JF Aus,

"I think Malcolm Fraser did his best. His name deserves respect."

I agree....and if you read my earlier posts on this thread, you'll note that I did accord him respect.

My last post was in response to otb's rant against Labor and "leftists" - just reminding him of the clown status of the the present govt - and the fact that respected Oz media (as well as some overseas) are now classifying them as fools and idiots.

Labor and the Greens cynical, cringe-worthy adulation and hero-worship of Fraser after death is due a little satire.

Although the ones most afflicted are the apologists for economic migrants and supporters of open door immigration.

The real Lefties would be rolling in their graves.

Good Morning Everyone,

I am surprised this discussion is still going.
Surprised but grateful - especially for the
well reasoned and intelligent comments.
The other kind - the mean-spirited ones that
unfortunately are a hallmark of certain types of people
in this country.
Well they remind me of the old adage -

"If it's yellow let it mellow.
If it's brown flush it down."

They're always brown - so we all know what to do!

When ya dead, ya dead. That's it.

The Government just found another half Million in Revenue. A lot of Charities that he was the Spokesman for will save too. Not on his half million retainer but also on Airfares & Top of the line 5 star accommodation when he went touring for Photo Ops.

Now if only we can persuade a few other ex PM's to go quickly. Think of the extra funds the Government could squander on propping up foreign Government with our Aid.

Foxy: I wish his family my Deepest Sympathy. May he Rest in Peace. Speaking ill of the dead is not just distasteful. It's cowardly!
Runner: Malcolm will stand before God like everyone else. Better to let Him judge the dead.

When ya dead, ya dead. That’s it.

OTB: There is far too much rewriting of history to suit present attitudes and spin. Students beware!

Oh Yes. Too true.

Foxy: Ben Eltham - a lightweight and clueless you say? Really? And on what do you base your comments?
His CV and staff profile at Deakin University say otherwise.

You would believe someone’s University Profile?

Paul1045: Fraser's support of the Vietnam War was wrong, no question about that.

Let’s not forget that Australia started it.

CM: Jay, with the greatest possible disrespect, I think your views are repugnant and not fit to be expressed in civilised company.

In other words. Not Politically Correct.

OTB: "a Memorial site such as this one dedicated to our former Prime Minister"

A sculpture of an outback dunny would be appropriate for all ex PM’s.

JOM: Craig, Is Mise, Paul. If you don't want to talk about Nazis why bring them up in the first place?

Deflection.

All Saints Day (Nov. 1st) and All Saints Day (Nov. 2)
are annual reminders to remember, honour, and celebrate
the dead. As is ANZAC Day and other national Days of
Rememberance. The ritual of consciously remembering loved
ones who have passed is an important spiritual practice in
most of our lives.

It brings death into the context of our daily experience and
possibly reminds some of us that dying is not the end.