Frank wrote on Sep 20
th, 2019 at 7:51pm:
Would you defend Scientology and Woodoo and the Hindu case system? Of course not. So ddon't be everyone's ready-made champion, Bwian, it's idiotic and insincere.
In truth, I do not defend Nazis and Fascists and of course, Racists or Islamophobes, Soren. Your problem is you seek justification for what cannot be justified. You have never been a victim of discrimination. When you have, get back to us, OK? I believe everybody deserves a fair go, just as did Prime Minister John Winston Howard (although in truth he mean a fair go only for those that supported the Tories and not of course those that didn't).
Quote:I am aware of the Catholic/Protestant schism - hardly unique to Australia - but I am asking about the lingering rancour, which I think you display as well. This is the kind of rancour that the Irish have infected the Aborigines with and are now infecting immigrant groups like the Muslims, Africans, anyone who would buy into their resentment and undying rancour against - what? The English? Protestants? what is eating at your hearts? What would give you peace?
Fairness, Soren. I know the concept of the Fair Go is alien to you, being a Dane. However, Australians have learnt the hard way, that without a fair go, they'll never get ahead. The English hated the idea of the fair go. Indeed, I really only learnt and understood it myself from my experience in the Army. Perhaps you should join up? You know, to get to become a real Australian?
Quote:Nothing. Rancour is all. That's what I am asking about - the undying resentment of the Irish, even when there is emancipation, peace, equality. The hate and resentment burns on, infecting all who come into contact with it unawares.
As I have said, you're not a real Australian, Soren, are you? You flew here, I grew here. The Fair Go was embued into my spirit from the moment of my birth. Australians have done it tough. We created the ideal of the Fair Go for a reason. When you've worked it out, you might be able to call yourself a "New Australian".