Protect the British people?

I'm sure we Australians would come to their defence if
needed, as we've done in the past. As I'm sure that they
would come to help us, if needed as would the US, and other
kindred spirits.

Australia's relationship with Britain will always remain
strong. We share a heritage. However we have to recognize
the simple fact that we are no longer British. Not in
Britain, Australia, or anywhere else in the world are we
seen as anything other than Australian.

Australia today is a democratic and egalitarian country.
Where you get ahead by merit not birthright. Being an
Aussie means acknowledging one of our great values -
mateship. Which means lending a helping hand and looking
out for others - not just a select few.

It means relating to all people as equals and not according
to class distinctions or caste. As these are characteristics
of the old world. And more than that - it means we support
our own.

When you arrive at Heathrow you're greeted as a foreign
national. Australians are not seen as British by Britons.
And we don't see ourselves as British. But that doesn't mean
that we don't have a strong relationship with Britain - we
certainly do. And this will remain strong regardless of how
we may re-arrange our constitutional arrangements in the
future - should we decide to become a republic.

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Dear Foxy,

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I’m afraid I only take an episodic interest in politics. It’s at the bottom of my priorities, only rising a notch or two when voting time comes around and whenever some unforeseen political crisis demands my attention.

I steer clear of ideologies that happen to cross my path and I have a visceral aversion to human herd behaviour. I don’t want any blinkers on my eyes.

As for Peter Dutton, I see him as a political henchman doing the dirty work that many Australians want done but are ashamed to admit. Some pretend the opposite, most simply remain silent. A few protest.

Metaphorically, Dutton represents the dark side of the Australian ethos. He assumes the role well. He does the job efficiently and effectively, without the slightest remorse, and is rewarded for it in terms of political power and influence. But we are all morally and legally responsible.

As I see it, whether Dutton is a racist or not is irrelevant.

It’s up to us to decide, collectively, what we consider to be the best solutions to our problems, and have the courage to assume the consequences of those decisions.

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Politicians didn't ask the Australian people about immigration. This is not democratic it is tyranny. Foxy if she is promoting immigration immigration on this basis would therefore be tyrannical too. Perhaps not a fully constructed syllogism- but enough.

Talking about promoting immigration?

I'm not promoting anything. Just stating historical facts
that are on record. The question of immigration is dealt
with by our governments. The people we elect to represent us
and who make decisions on our behalf. If we don't like the
decisions they make - we vote them out. Nothing was or is
forced on us. The White Australia policy was formally
abolished and, other legislation such as the Race Discrimination
Act was passed. And now cuts are being made in the intake and
type of immigrants.

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Dear Banjo,

It will be interesting to see how Australia
votes at the next election. As well as which path
will America follow?
Interesting times ahead. If only Putin could get kicked out.
Sadly, for the Russians, - it's hard to reform and transform an
authoritarian political system. But hopefully, one day. Putin's
replacement may try. Realistically I can't see it happening
in my lifetime.

Also, -

My hope is for a ceasefire in the Middle-East conflict.
Though that is also problematic with neither-side willing to
compromise - or so it appears.

Banjo, I'm beginning to sound like a broken record. But again
thank you for taking the time to be part of my discussion
topics. It encourages me to read and do research, and learn
things that I normally wouldn't do. At the moment I'm into
researching Persian poets (my doctor is Persian) and we started
a discussion recently on Omar Khayyam. I got his Rubaiyat
mixed up with Coleridge's - Kubla Khan.

I have to do a bit more research to make things clearer to
myself. How did Coleridge come to write something like
Kubla Khan?

This all started because I wanted to make a gift to my GP of
a book of Persian poetry as a Thank you. He makes house visits
and often does not charge us - as he regards us as family.
Imagine that. Anyway, I'll keep on searching the information.

The question of immigration is dealt
with by our governments.
Foxy,
No, it's not hence so many discussions about immigration ! Unless of course you call what's going on successful management in which case you have a problem also !