"The deal – which initially covers up to 2500 US forces rotating through Darwin but can be expanded – will allow the US to bring warships, planes and troops to Australia. New bases can be set up across the country and the number of troops increased without limit over 25 years under the deal, senior US officials confirmed."

Thanks go to Halduell for enlightening us Australia citizens about the takeover of Australia by the Yanks. I don't recall being asked about this, whether I approved. Were you asked?

With Phoney at the helm, where will Australia lurch next I wonder? Perhaps he gets his orders from the White House each day. Australia might be sold to G.M. or Boeing in the near future. We might all be wearing coolie hats by year's end!

At least Gough Whitlam never considered selling Australia short. He wanted the best for us and our country.

Our current leader and his minions are the most mediocre bunch of carpetbaggers, opportunists, wastrels and scoundrels ever massed together in Canberra.

May the oceans of the world rise up and drown us all!