The era of the factory worker and Aussie made goods Indy...
I wonder what impact it has on a nations men and soul when these things are lost.

Just one aspect, when we built own own cars and raced them.
When men argued over Fords and Holdens and spent many late nights working on them.
When we were proud of our countries unique characteristics.

Dear Indyvidual,

«btw. which group has had the most positive impact in your opinion.»

Well, you seem to be dragging me further and further away from the topic into areas I was never concerned with.

I do not support slave-trade where "we" bring "them" because they are useful to us.

Yes, I may incidentally be happy when blue collar workers arrive, but whether I am happy or sad about it is irrelevant. People come so that they and their families will be happy, not for me or for you: when the white people came to Australia, did it matter whether or not the aboriginals were happy about it, or whether or not it made a positive impact on them?

Would Banksy give unwanted immigrants colour coded armbands, to alert Troopers of LibertarianiZm?

http://youtu.be/Qkc921anMBw?si=MVztkFdERoaxMxXE

There is a fine line between true patriotism which embraces inclusion, and dogmatic nationalism, which is based on superiority, and therefore excludes all those considered inferior. Hopefully Australians see through those who promote dogmatic nationalism. The notion that you can apply a simple test to quantify adherence to the abstract notion of social values. The practice test for citizenship on line would be passed by anyone in the world with a bit of historical knowledge, and a basic understanding of what a liberal democracy is all about. Try the test, everyone should score 20/20.

did it matter whether or not the aboriginals were happy about it, or whether or not it made a positive impact on them?
Yuyutsu,
I have no doubt that many of the settlers would have tried until the realisation hit that this was not an achievable outcome in those days. Just as most if not all Aborigines would have no desire to go back to that (faux) Nirvana Academic historians are trying to portray in the pursuit of their hypocritical careers.

Dear Indyvidual,

«I have no doubt that many of the settlers would have tried until the realisation hit that this was not an achievable outcome in those days.»

I am at a loss to understand your statement:

WHAT would not be an achievable outcome?

My earlier statement was hypothetical anyway:

Whether or not the aboriginals were happy about it, whether or not it had a positive impact on them, the white people who settled in Australia did not ask for their permission to come.

In the same way, those who wish to come and live in Australia today, should not have to ask for permission either from present Australians.

Fair is fair!