Thank you, Suseonline.

o sung wu, I am wondering, do you have an animal in your life? A dog or a cat perhaps. A Burmese cat is small, dog-like in its fondness for its owner, affectionate and clean about the house. They will walk the street on a leash if you start them early.

Depression is almost impossible for those of us who are not sufferers to comprehend. I have someone close who has battled depression for years.

Dear onthebeach,

I looked at the film clip on Bob Brown that you referred to. He was for democratic global government based on one person-one vote all around the planet. I can see nothing wrong with that and support it entirely.

Beach Person, While down at the big sand pit, have you been sunburned on the back of the neck? I detect a bit of red neck with you. The notion of one vote one value, the black man of Africa have the same say as a white American, heaven forbid.
Bob was spot on with his call for world government, it may not come about anytime soon but that does not mean it should not be debated today.
As for that old Youtude, ho hum, I'm sure if we looked we could find plenty of rubbish from the conservative side, Ronnie Reagan, Marggie Thatcher, George Bush and our very own Johnny Howard just to name a few.

Dear o sung wu,

I agree with Suse about ANZAC Day. More and more people
are turning up for the Dawn Service. Young people especially
want to know the history. It is something that will rermain
in our hearts forever and will continue to be passed down from generation to generation.

Keep posting on OLO. We do need you and your voice of
reason and positivity. I've also got personal problems that
I've shared slightly on this Forum and you've been there for me in
the past always with a kind word. Remember - we are a family
on this Forum, and we care very much.

Big hug.

Dear Chris,

I'm sorry that you did not like the link
about our economy from the IMF. Just
trying to cheer you up.

Anyway, you'll have your chance to make your
voice heard at the next election.

Jardine,

i think the anti-coalition sentiment in academia is so strong (in humanities at least) that very few of them can give adequate thought to what is the right balance between production and consumption.

I sort of got past this way of thinking by my third year of undergraduate studies, albeit i cannot claim there are easy answers out there.

In contrast, many outside have a better graps of the issues, again probably explaind and shaped by the reality of their business or employment.

One farmer tells me of businesses that are going to fold long before they happen or are reported