Philo - this is the thread where we get to be friendly, open and honest. Have another sip of chardy and throw another prawn on the BBQ, thanks.

Kekenidika - welcome to the forum. Check out the User Index if you wish to form an opinion or two.

To everyone I extend all the joy summer has to offer.

Peace

Graham thanks for a great website! Travel broadens the mind, but so does interesting debate. I do actually believe that by increased sharing of knowledge, reason and understanding, the internet will play a role in making the world a better place. So there is actually some hope there etc.

To those with whom I sometimes agree to disagree, sorry if I'm a bit blunt sometimes, but thats just little old me :)

For those who wondered, nope I'm not female lol, although I often stick up for women in womens issues. Thats just my sense of justice.
I'm male 52, from country WA. No big secrets about whom I am either, one of my emails is bonobo@westnet.com.au for anyone who wants to say hi privately..

Merry Xmas

I'm one of those evil posters who both uses a synonym and abuses people here on a daily basis. Then I read posts like Kekenidika's and remind myself that I have a duty to abuse people like him.

He's got a bad case of the Homer Simpsons - "Everyone is stupid except me". And of course, those of us (like me) who voted for John Howard are especially stupid.

And there's people like Chris who are self-anointed Heroes:

"I belong to no political party. I exist in a world beyond the confines of those who find it necessary to hide behind a pseudonym."

Congratulations mate, you're a superstar. P.S. get over yourself.

The fact that 26% of the readers of this site vote Green suggests that there is some serious bias that needs addressing. If 26% of the readers of this site voted for One Nation there would be outraged articles about it in all the major papers.

All good and interesting comments.

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to everyone.

Good-oh Yob. Point taken and digested without heartburn.

I'll bet we'd all get along fine around a real table too.

Chris, 58, 3 kids, 2 stepkids, 5 grandkids, 1 dog, 2 cats. Retired from electronics and the mining industry, caring for disabled wife and living off the public stipend - thankyou all.

And just in case - Merry Christmas to all.

Cheers