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Labor - a group of absolute idiots!!!
Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:06am

Labor has managed to do a lot of things with my hard-earned tax dollars, but this surely has to take the cake. The government has spent $370,000 on a report on Anzac Day and multiculturalism. Not a great use of my money, but okay - I'll cop that. Then the Gillard government decides - in all of it's infinite wisdom - to spend another $150,260 to explain what the first report meant.

This is, quite simply, ridiculous. It is things like this that make Labor an absolute joke and yet they continue to wonder increduously why they are languishing so badly in the polls. If anyone doesn't see this as a complete waste of taxpayer funds, they really need their head examined. Full story below...

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/money-wasted-on-anzac-centenary-repor...

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Reply #1 - Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:21am

I do love the idiot lefty interpretation of multiculturalism.

1. Deny any value in Australia's british heritage
2. Get rid of anything that may reflect that heritage.
3. Treat the ANZACs as an embarrassment

I was born overseas in a non-english speaking country, I have served in the ADF, you lefty multiculturalists DO NOT speak on my behalf. Angry

To all those like myself, born in a foreign land, I say this, 'Fit In or bugger Off'!

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Reply #2 - Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:21am

does anyone take this lot seriously anymore..

if they told me it was raining I would go and check it out for myself..

they are rubbish... have you noticed AP a lot of usual labor supporters have left..I can only assume they are sick of defending the indefensible..

the bravehearts are still around phil.. and dna.. but its so sad really.. I mean all us righties can do is pull this lot apart.. there is nothing good that we can talk about..and this bloody Tax hasnt kicked in yet..

I read yesterday where the govt is refusing to put a skin cancer medication that is working a treat on the free list.... how could they???..I find that inexcusable..

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MOTR Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 6646	Re: Labor - a group of absolute idiots!!! Reply #3 - Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:25am The report was not specifically about ANZAC Day and multiculturalism.
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Armchair_Politician Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 29384 Gender:	Re: Labor - a group of absolute idiots!!! Reply #4 - Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:29am MOTR wrote on Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:25am: The report was not specifically about ANZAC Day and multiculturalism. It was basically a report to see if Anzac Day had the same effect on Muslims, immigrants, etc that Xmas and Santa is supposed to have. It's political correctness gone stark, raving mad!
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MOTR Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 6646	Re: Labor - a group of absolute idiots!!! Reply #5 - Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:32am That's BS. It was report into public attitudes towards Anzac Day centenary celebrations.
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Reply #6 - Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:36am

Armchair_Politician wrote on Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:29am:

MOTR wrote on Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:25am:

The report was not specifically about ANZAC Day and multiculturalism.

It was basically a report to see if Anzac Day had the same effect on Muslims, immigrants, etc that Xmas and Santa is supposed to have. It's political correctness gone stark, raving mad!

yes, gone crazy at our expense and national shame

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Reply #7 - Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:38am

ANZAC Day is incredibly important to me. I don't have a problem with the government spending money to make sure it is done properly.

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The Anzac Day centenary celebrations in 2015 could cause divisions in multicultural Australia, a government-funded review has found.

Divisions? Multicultural? Anzac? Did someone just write a News Ltd cover story? You betcha. The report is years old? Doesn’t matter!

News Ltd newspapers said focus-group testing found that multiculturalism represented a risk for the celebrations and one that should be considered to avoid unexpected negative complications.

Far less prominently reported by News were the review’s findings that making events “overly politically correct” or “unrelentingly gloomy” would be unpopular moves.

The report said commemorating our military history in a multicultural society is something of a double-edged sword.

"While the 100th anniversaries are thought to provide some opportunity for creating a greater sense of unity, it is also recognised as a potential area of divisiveness."

While no individual or group is specifically identified as posing a threat to Anzac commemorations – possibly because no-one actually is – 'multiculturalism' is mentioned several times in the News Ltd. papers.

The RSL has rubbished the review and says Australia's enthusiasm for the day remains as strong as ever.

RSL national president Ken Doolan told News Ltd that Anzac Day held a central place in Australia.

"The Australian people have said overwhelmingly that they want the centenary celebrated," he said in response to the non-existent opinion to the contrary.

A spokesman for an ethnic community opposed to Anzac Day could not be found for comment.

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Johnsmith Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 4716 Gender:	Re: Labor - a group of absolute idiots!!! Reply #8 - Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:53am Any money spent in an effort to preserve the Anzac Day traditions is money well spent ...
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Reply #9 - Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:56am

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............"While the 100th anniversaries are thought to provide some opportunity for creating a greater sense of unity, it is also recognised as a potential area of divisiveness." ............

it's only "divisive" amongs those who are opposed to a free strong proud Australia.

You can guess my sentiments to those mealy mouthy hand wringing apron wearers

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Reply #10 - Apr 13^th, 2012 at 9:21am

Johnsmith wrote on Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:53am:

Any money spent in an effort to preserve the Anzac Day traditions is money well spent ...

I could have save them the money and just said "do what we are already doing. Its an important day in Australias history and will be recognised as such".

Dont give the me cop out that is was half a mill well spent.

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Armchair_Politician Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 29384 Gender:	Re: Labor - a group of absolute idiots!!! Reply #11 - Apr 13^th, 2012 at 4:31pm MOTR wrote on Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:32am: That's BS. It was report into public attitudes towards Anzac Day centenary celebrations. The questions were directed primarily at multicultural groups, not "Aussie" Australians, if you know what I mean.
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Reply #12 - Apr 13^th, 2012 at 4:33pm

Armchair_Politician wrote on Apr 13^th, 2012 at 4:31pm:

MOTR wrote on Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:32am:

That's BS. It was report into public attitudes towards Anzac Day centenary celebrations.

The questions were directed primarily at multicultural groups, not "Aussie" Australians, if you know what I mean.

Now you are just making things up.

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Reply #13 - Apr 13^th, 2012 at 4:34pm

MOTR wrote on Apr 13^th, 2012 at 4:33pm:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Apr 13^th, 2012 at 4:31pm:

MOTR wrote on Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:32am:

That's BS. It was report into public attitudes towards Anzac Day centenary celebrations.

The questions were directed primarily at multicultural groups, not "Aussie" Australians, if you know what I mean.

Now you are just making things up.

No, I really am not. Do some research and see for yourself...

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Reply #14 - Apr 13^th, 2012 at 4:48pm

Armchair_Politician wrote on Apr 13^th, 2012 at 4:34pm:

MOTR wrote on Apr 13^th, 2012 at 4:33pm:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Apr 13^th, 2012 at 4:31pm:

MOTR wrote on Apr 13^th, 2012 at 8:32am:

That's BS. It was report into public attitudes towards Anzac Day centenary celebrations.

The questions were directed primarily at multicultural groups, not "Aussie" Australians, if you know what I mean.

Now you are just making things up.

No, I really am not. Do some research and see for yourself...

I have. Telling me to do some research doesn't disguise the fact you have nothing to support your claims.

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