It’s always disconcerting to have a look at a thread you never even knew existed and see that you’ve already rated a mention. I suppose I should take that as a compliment, in this instance.

ttbn,

If I’m at the extreme-left end of the political spectrum, then where are you going to place socialists, communists, apologists for radical Islam, or radical environmentalists? Your hyperbole has left you with no room on your skewed perception of the political spectrum for any of them. I guess when one is as far to the right as you are, everyone else is going to look like a bunch of pinkos:

http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=4706#48677

Oh, and, by the way, just so we’re all clear: I was the one who broke it off, despite what a certain other person might try to tell you.

But the level of attention you appear to have paid to such details, and the fact that you could feel that it ever rates a mention, suggests that you’re not as disinterested in what others say or do around here as you try to make out. In fact, it sounds to me like you and my auntie Mavis would have a grand old time gossiping over some tea and scones.

Dear Joe,

Just a small question.

You stated that you were referring earlier to Aboriginal
leaders, not ordinary Aboriginals,
when you mentioned that they preferred (amongst
other things) to trade in their Audi cars for Mercs.
And them you added that in actual fact they preferred
BMWs. Can you name some of them for us, the leaders
that you're referring to, - and give us some
evidence of those facts. I know that as you are a firm
believer in evidence - you'd be only too happy to provide
us with some - right?

cont'd ...

I've been told that all officials in high positions are
given a choice of vehicles when they serve in positions
of authority. This has nothing to do with race. It goes
with the job.

Just saying.

Dearest Foxy,

I've also been dedicated to a level of self-preservation and to keeping out of court.

But I have to point out that I meant personal, private, means of transport, not just the free Toyotas.

Love,

Joe

Can you name some of them for us, the leaders
that you're referring to, - and give us some
evidence of those facts

Foxy,
Easy, just go & spend time in their communities. You will find that the Labor-compliant non-indigenous bureaudroids & the consultants they engage do do their work for them at outrageous cost are doing quite well also. It'll show you where your tax dollars are really devalued.

To Loudmouth.

That sounds like a good environment for rich stories of an alternative earth. If the world had left Australia alone. Though to me it sounds like the scope of the project would need to develop the world as it grew. Which would lead to an alternative history from one point of history onwards.

With that in mind, here's a few thoughts I hope help. If Australia was discovered but otherwise left alone by the rest of the world, what would interactions with the rest of the world look like throughout history that still kept Australia from being colonized. (Or at least successfully colonized). If Australian leaders got trade from the rest of the world would it be like the Native Americans who were lesser tribes in their strength until horses were traded to Native Americans, then some tribes became known and fierce. Or if moving past the era of indigenous tribes that they are discovered as, would the leaders of Australia strive to grow in pace with the world? Have the industrial revolution take place without being colonized. Or after having been introduced to complex navel ships, strive to have their own and explore or trade on their terms?

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