Greg who? It sounds like this bloke has been out of his own limelight for so long he will say anything to attract attention. He is not speaking for me. I am not a racist. I don't care what colour, creed etc anybody is, and, I will not accept racist behaviour or discrimination towards me or my country. I welcome anybody to these shores who is willing to accept me and my ways as I accept them and theirs but, I will not stand by or stay silent while others try to stop me from dressing how I choose or from going where I want, when I want with whom I want. And that includes those born here, immigrants, visitors, and anybody else whether they be of English, European, Asian, Middle Eastern, African, South American, North American or any other stock! Those of us who have been around a while have been through it all before. We weren't good enough for the Europeans and English immigrants after WWII either. It was their grandchildren who integrated and it will probably happen like that again, but in the meantime I am fed up with people who consider themselves better than me in any or every way including 'better educated', a 'class above', 'wealthier' etc. You don't like me, stay away! You don't like my accent or what I say or how I say it, don't listen! You don't like the way I dress, don't look! You don't like my country, leave! You consider yourself too good to mix with me in good times, don't ask for my help or money in bad times! To me a democracy means choice, mine as well as yours.

Well done Greg

You've achieved you're aim. You've got us all talking about ourselves and the distraction of 'racism' and not the real issues of multi-culturalism and the violence of the Lebanese Muslim youths in Sydney.

Pretty silly article, maybe he was just trying to whip up some aggro amongst our more rabid posters. Have to agree that this is the kind of crap that really isn't helping the so called "left"

Racism in Australia? Yes, some, and perhaps bolder than it used to be. Cess pit of the world? No, don't be stupid, and I hope he doesn't think a long list of Australian evils is going to convince anyone. Is it all John Rodent Howards fault? No, probably not, although he is a lying principle free prick who would do anything to win an election.

Hmm, just read the article again, really is pretty stupid, we are all evil etc.. oh dear.

Tell ya what,I'll contribute money for a a one way plane ticket for Greg Barns to emigrate to the Muslim country of his choice.He however,must never return to Australia ,the country that he says is so full of racist hate.

Just his usual typical slag off,since he has nothing constructive to offer.It is his only way of gaining attention.Simplistic sniping that might grab our attention.Just like a spoilt child.He and his ilk will gladly suckle at the nipple of capitalist's abundance, yet denegrate those,whose sacrifice and hard work that affords him the time for such self indulgence.

No depth,no talent and no real insights into the Australian psyche.

Good to see you haven't lost that self satisfied smirk Greg,and no we won't cringe into a guilt ridden orgy of self flagellation.

Incompetent "adviser" gets kicked off gravy train.
Incompetent "adviser" decides to get back on old boss.
Incompetent "adviser" hopes redicules article may get job with other lot
Incompetent "adviser" must get foot out of mouth, so soap can be inserted.

Finally we have a real racist supremist in Greg Barnes so we can see the attitudes of real racism demonstrated. Racism = loathing of or feelings of superiority over others, this is the heart of the real Greg Barnes.

I'm happy to assist in his one way ticket to a non-racist society! Obviously all persons there would be spruking the same hatred of Australians and John Howard.

Quote, "Australia is a backwater, a racist and inward-looking country that turns its back on adventure and the opportunity to do better; a country that has rejected leaders who provide the chance for a multiracial, multicultural and independent nation to prosper in the region where it is, Asia-Pacific."

Probably his ideal society is somewhere in Asia [not Australia]. Cheaper flights to Asia compared to Canada. Does he look Asian; this could be a problem if he does not look local. Perhaps he needs a little darker swelling around the eyes?