Just Got this, thought you'd agree

[BlueRooster]

I wish our politicians had this kind of backbone.

LOOKS LIKE MAYBE THERE IS HOPE IN THIS WORLD YET, WISHED I COULD FORWARD THIS TO WASHINGTON.


thought that you all would be interested in this message from the Australian President, Mr. Howard.
Only in Australia , you say?

very interesting and worth the read.....





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Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.
A day after a group of mainstream Muslim leaders pledged loyalty to Australia and her Queen at a special meeting with Prime Minister John Howard, he and his Ministers made it clear that extremists would face a crackdown. Treasurer Peter Costello, seen as heir apparent to Howard, hinted that some radical clerics could be asked to leave the country if they did not accept that Australia was a secular state, and its laws were made by parliament. "If those are not your values, if you want a country which has Sharia law or a theocratic state, then Australia is not for you", he said on National Television.



"I'd be saying to clerics who are teaching that there are two laws governing people in Australia : one the Australian law and another Islamic law that is false. If you can't agree with parliamentary law, independent courts, democracy, and would prefer Sharia law and have the opportunity to go to another country, which practices it, perhaps, then, that's a better option", Costello said.



Asked whether he meant radical clerics would be forced to leave, he said those with dual citizenship could possibly be asked to move to the other country. Education Minister Brendan Nelson later told reporters that Muslims who did not want to accept local values should "clear off. Basically people who don't want to be Australians, and who don't want, to live by Australian values and understand them, well then, they can basically clear off", he said.



Separately, Howar d angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques.
Quote: "IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians."


"However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the 'politically correct' crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others. I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to Australia ." "However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand." "This idea of Australia being a multi-cultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. And as Australians, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle."
"This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom"



"We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society .. Learn the language!"
"Most Australians believe in God. This is a fact, be cause Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and th is is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture."
"We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us."
"If the Southern Cross offends you, or you don't like "A Fair Go", then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from. By all means, keep your culture, but do not force it on others.
"This is OUR COUNT RY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE , and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom,
'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'."



"If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted."



Maybe if we circulate this amongst ourse lves, Canadian/American citizens will find the backbone to start speaking and voicing the same truths !

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Mod Note - moved to The Lounge

[GlynMeek]

About time! Perhaps we need to change the eligibility rules and put Howard's name forward for our next President!

Now, since we live in a country of fair speech, I COMPLETELY, UTTERLY AND 100% AGREE with these sentiments, but would LOVE to hear from anyone who has a convincing enough argument AGAINST this philosophy! Why, in a country where the majority is supposed to 'set the rules for civic and social behavior', are we CONSTANTLY cowtowing to a minority?



Glyn

[uncltodd]

I told my wife that if Ra++ Bio+ch Hilary gets elected, we are moving to British Columbia, but I just changed my mind.

We are moving halfway around the world and will learn to drive on the "wrong" side of the road.

Remember the original Star Trek TV series? I wish Mr. Spock could do a "Vulcan Mind-Meld" between Howard and Rudi Giuliani.

Now THAT'S a candidate I could support.

Just me, UT

[4RE KLR]

Here ya go....

comments@whitehouse.gov

We should fill up the in box with this stuff. Especially after Bush's "continued support" speach...

Oh don't get me started...

[trularin]

Got to love those Aussies!

[BMK]

trularin

Thanks mate.

Yes Mr. Howard who is up for election this year is well supported by Mr. Costello and Nelson.

Don't play with these guys they play for keeps.

[BlueRooster]

So Bernie, this is 100% true? Did you watch or hear the speech?

If so, You guys must be proud! Our leaders cannot and will not ever be able to talk like this.

[trularin]

Bernie!!

Hey, if the wife and I come to Aussieland, can we rent a small piece of that giant spread you have there?