Foxy,

I said Australia is not a nation-state.

We have a territory and a State but do not have a shared history, shared language or shared culture necessary to define us as a nation-state.

We are a multi-ethnic nation. But definitely not a nation-state.

PS Did you see where Biden snubbed Scotty From Marketing at yesterday's climate forum? Biden had left the room by the time Soot gave his speech. Tells you how little the major players regard Australia's proposed contribution to the global warming issue.

Actually, we have more chance with buddying up with China especially given that Xi said at the forum that China was business as usual and he expected the advanced nations to do all the hard work. Actually, I think that's exactly what Soot is saying!

Mr O,

Please define what you think a nation is.
And what is a nation-state in your opinion?

Foxy,

I passed Sociology 101 a long time ago and don't sit for exams any more.

Google it if you want definitions or ask someone like mhaze or shifty&shadyminister who would be eager to let you in on how little they know.

Mr O,

I take it from your post - you aren't prepared
to back up your statements. That is unfortunate.
There's nothing more to say.

Foxy,

I just give opinions.

I don't care about justifying what I say because I'm always right and everyone else is wrong.

That's why I always get to say "I TOLD YOU SO."

Dear o sung wu,

The honour is all mine mate, consider it done.

I have had a look at the Wikipedia page of the No. 9 Squadron and was reading the following:

"During the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August 1966 two No. 9 Squadron Iroquois flown by Flight Lieutenants Cliff Dohle and Frank Riley completed a hazardous mission to resupply D Company, 6 RAR which was heavily outnumbered and running dangerously low on ammunition. The mission proved vital in ensuring the survival of the Australian infantry until a relief force could fight its way through from Nui Dat and was completed despite heavy rain and the risk of ground fire."

I was wondering if you flew with either of them?

My father was a deep sea diver working off the Southern Philippines in the mid 70s and there were a couple of ex Vietnam vet chopper pilots who flew to the rigs back then. Couldn't get SE Asian out of their veins it seems.