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It’s what they feel they have to do to “fit in” and appease bogans. I know this because non white migrants have told me directly.
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It’s what they feel they have to do to “fit in” and appease bogans. I know this because non white migrants have told me directly.
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The majority of indigenous people rallying today will be peaceful and respectful,
You could also say there’ll be a lot of nationalist bogans decked out in flag gear getting pissed beyond belief and starting fights today. Therefore the pissheads and violent drunks will still exist regardless of the day.
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Excellent. Will be off the thing throwing later. Happy Australia Day.
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Also happy Duarte Day in the Dominican Republic, Liberation Day in Uganda, feast day of the Blessed Gabrielle and my favourite - Engineer’s Day in Panama.
Why don’t we have a public holiday dedicated the the emergency service workers and volunteers, the biggest heroes in this country, who keep us safe and alive?
Makes more sense than a day dedicated to British bread stealers
So your apparent anecdotes speak for everyone do they?
Looking at in again, I quite like our flag
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Except some Liberals have proposed a “trump style anti Australia tax” for those who don’t “celebrate” Australia Day.
The herald sun was following up on Australian Venues Co pubs to check if they are being sufficiently “patriotic” on the day.
Also when was “Happy Australia Day” a thing? Never heard it said by randoms on the street, not at least as much as Merry Xmas.
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Better than the statements without anecdotes or facts shoveled in from the other side.
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Having gone past a few AVC venues it appears its business as usual
So name all the other apparent feasible alternates then.
Seriously mate let it go. I’m celebrating Australia Day with a group of us having a barbie at a Mates place over a couple of beers. You’ve debated every point in this thread. Love your passion. I don’t and won’t feel any guilt what so ever doing so. Have a great day champ or miserable day whatever floats your boat.
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Enjoying being part of a fringe minority then!
Yeah just had a gander at the Main Street of my suburb, including the pubs/restaurants /cafes and it appears to be a typical Sunday, so pretty quiet. Zero Australian-ness
If you believe that those of us celebrating Australia Day is the fringe minority you need to get out more.
I live on the coast. Go for a drive to every beach, picnic area, lake, river, stream. People everywhere enjoying the freedoms that this country provides. If you want to live in a dark room sipping soy lattes go for it
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE
I'm gonna take the kids for a ride this morning, then we will be having a family bbq tonight. Similarly, absolutely no guilt!
Enjoy the day off everyone, regardless of your persuasions!
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Your point has been made across several threads that Australia is currently not a totally independent country from Britain. I disagree with that for reasons which I have explained in detail. There were very good reasons - in 1914 - for Australia to become involved in World War I and also to attack Gallipoli. Australia's geo-political situation in 2025 is very different to that 111 years ago in 1914.
Australia has strong - if weakening - historical and cultural ties with Britain, including our political and legal system. (Westminster system and common law)
There’s our national/official language, not to mention much of our culture, including religious practices (mainly Christianity) which influences the timing and nature of Australian holidays, social services, and educational institutions.
There are heavy British influences in art, music and literature. Many of the sports that are popular in Australia are British in origin including the origins of modern sports such as cricket, golf, tennis (as opposed to 'Real Tennis'), squash, boxing, badminton, snooker and billiards and rugby union/league.
For the above reasons, I personally don't see a problem with the Union Jack in the corner of our flag, but likewise I'm not fussed if it is changed, as Canada changed theirs.
Has bathing attire really gotten that bad?
Yeh the federation star completely wrong position
