What if you lived in Australia? - Page 920

**trailmaster** · May 22nd, 2019, 11:56 AM

Kevin here. I don't know a thing about Australian politics, but if Australia became an independent nation in 1901 why does your currency still have the image of Queen Elizabeth 11 on it. All of you should revolt and say to the English monarchy " Australia is independent, we will no longer have the images of our former English masters on it!!!"

Estreeter · May 22nd, 2019, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by trailmaster

Kevin here. I don't know a thing about Australian politics,

Kev, that's makes you qualified to be our next PM

And you still won't know anything

Don't worry, The Aussies know whatI mean

**Sir Honkers** · May 22nd, 2019, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by trailmaster

Kevin here. I don't know a thing about Australian politics, but if Australia became an independent nation in 1901 why does your currency still have the image of Queen Elizabeth 11 on it. All of you should revolt and say to the English monarchy " Australia is independent, we will no longer have the images of our former English masters on it!!!"

Maybe twenty or so years ago, we had a referendum on becoming a republic, but there wasn't much enthusiasm for it. I suppose essentially the Monarchy is harmless. We don't pay for it and the right to appeal to The Privy Council in England was abolished years ago so it's just a bit of colour and razzle dazzle. In truth, revolting is probably more trouble than it's worth...although I am thinking of sending a telegram to Mrs Majesty asking her to send E to the tower.

**Arturo2nd** · May 23rd, 2019, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by palo5

It's cronyism and jobs for the boys. Nepotism. One hesitates to say Australia is corrupt as heck, but Australia is corrupt as heck

Name two countries that aren't. Why should they be different?

Estreeter · May 23rd, 2019, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by loosegoose

...although I am thinking of sending a telegram to Mrs Majesty asking her to send E to the tower.

I'd re think that, If we had a referendum today, grudgingly I'd vote to keep the British Monarch.

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Originally Posted by Arturo2nd

Name two countries that aren't. Why should they be different?

I'd say 90% of Aussies don't give a damn about who is an ambassador to which country, they don't make policy, just a glorified messenger.

**Motorboater** · May 23rd, 2019, 12:55 PM

A great weekend for Australia last weekend. An exciting brand new era has begun, a prosperous, inclusive Australia, free from the restraints of the past.

TCR Australia is here! A modern, authentic touring car racing series, that allows cars that are largely used by the Australian public to race against each other.

None of this boring, outdated, inauthentic Ford vs Holden 5 litre V8 crap.

In 2019, Australian motorsport, which is still stuck in the 70s, now has the chance to be brought into the 90s (That's how outdated Australian motorsport is)

Id been waiting 20 years for this. I was so happy, I could cry.

**Motorboater** · May 23rd, 2019, 01:10 PM

Oh yeah, there was also the election.

I have to say, this is has been perhaps the most impactful election result on me personally. The psychology is fascinating. I have a much clearer view of Australia than what I thought I had as recently as last Saturday. I actually feel like a different person from last week.

Seeing the aftermath of discussion on media and forums has been very interesting for me to observe. There's been a lot of stuff I thought I got or didn't get, but do now. It even puts into context what's occured in the past.

There's quite a lot to go into for one post. But I'll share my thoughts as I go along.

Estreeter · May 23rd, 2019, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorboater

But I'll share my thoughts as I go along.

I'd kill to be a fly on a wall at a Labor Party meeting

I'd kill to be a fly on a wall at a Get Up officials meeting

**SanteeFats** · May 24th, 2019, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Estreeter

I'd kill to be a fly on a wall at a Get Up officials meeting

So this Get Up party what do they do at the meetings besides trying to make each hard???

Estreeter · May 25th, 2019, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SanteeFats

So this Get Up party what do they do at the meetings besides trying to make each hard???

Discuss murdering myself and come up with a way of blaming palo for my disappearance

May 22nd, 2019, 11:56 AM	#9191
trailmaster Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 59,898 Thanks: 1,329,029 Thanked 707,260 Times in 60,072 Posts	Kevin here. I don't know a thing about Australian politics, but if Australia became an independent nation in 1901 why does your currency still have the image of Queen Elizabeth 11 on it. All of you should revolt and say to the English monarchy " Australia is independent, we will no longer have the images of our former English masters on it!!!"

May 23rd, 2019, 12:55 PM	#9196
Motorboater Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,325 Thanks: 41,498 Thanked 38,251 Times in 4,299 Posts	A great weekend for Australia last weekend. An exciting brand new era has begun, a prosperous, inclusive Australia, free from the restraints of the past. TCR Australia is here! A modern, authentic touring car racing series, that allows cars that are largely used by the Australian public to race against each other. None of this boring, outdated, inauthentic Ford vs Holden 5 litre V8 crap. In 2019, Australian motorsport, which is still stuck in the 70s, now has the chance to be brought into the 90s (That's how outdated Australian motorsport is) Id been waiting 20 years for this. I was so happy, I could cry.

May 23rd, 2019, 01:10 PM	#9197
Motorboater Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,325 Thanks: 41,498 Thanked 38,251 Times in 4,299 Posts	Oh yeah, there was also the election. I have to say, this is has been perhaps the most impactful election result on me personally. The psychology is fascinating. I have a much clearer view of Australia than what I thought I had as recently as last Saturday. I actually feel like a different person from last week. Seeing the aftermath of discussion on media and forums has been very interesting for me to observe. There's been a lot of stuff I thought I got or didn't get, but do now. It even puts into context what's occured in the past. There's quite a lot to go into for one post. But I'll share my thoughts as I go along.