Foxy,

It is true that we are a relatively generous and helpful country.

For example, Australia is ranked 2nd on the World Giving Index (71% donating money; 65% helping a stranger and 40% volunteering time).

Whether that stands up if times get tougher, we shall see.

Foxy,

Are you saying that you believe there is a 'oneness' grounded in enculturation that is mostly Australian in character?

Dear Chris,

Australian identity is not a fixed point in the
heavens, but a speeding comet that blazes
brightly and flits restlessly around the night sky,
refusing to remain stationary.

Like the wanderlust of the typical Australian, our
national spirit has never been able to sit still.

Our national identity has changed in our own lifetime.
It changed in our great grandparents'lifetime.
And even in their great-grandparents'.

Before Gallipoli nobody knew Australians could fight in
trenches. Before Errol Flynn nobody knew Australians
could be sexy in front of cameras. Australia is a process
of revelation. Of unveiling to the world surprising facts
about ourselves that nobody knew.

And there's still more to come. (smile).

'You certainly paint a rather bleak outlook.

I'm more optimistic.

Australians don't give up so easily.

strangely enough Foxy I do hope you are right. Maybe their will be a push back. Men and women like Hastie, Dutton, Canavan, Amanda Stokes, Concetta Fierravanti-Wells and Pauline Hanson offer some resistance. Thank God Turnbull, Pyne, Bishop and other bed wetters are gone.

runner,

That's the spirit.

Good yo see some optimism.

Lets remember the words of a great Australian
whose identity remains a mystery to this day:

"There's never been a more exciting time to be Australian...
than right now."

Australian society has become a great nothingness I really can't be bothered giving much thought to. If I had a blow torch applied to my feet to make me talk, I would probably agree with Mr. Opinion (it is only politicians and posers who still pretend to think Australia is special) and runner, who mentions divisions. The curse of multiculturalism has killed all the things that once made me proud to be Australian.