So Nicks, if you want to say we should have a new flag, that's fine. But if you think any of the above comments from Uncle Festivus are rational then it's time to take Logic101 again.
No problem, just dont change what my post was about, I supported one of Uncle's comments, as you well know and can see - scroll up! So why you suddenly post all of his comments in a post and link them to me confounds me. Its misleading and untruthful and certainly not logic.
Now that the monarchists have left, we can discuss alternatives. At least it will please the poms
I went to the boxing day test last year and actually sat with the barmy army..."get your **** stars, get your **** stars, get **** stars off our flag" was playing in my head for weeks after. Seems the poms don't want us using their flag either!
Now that the monarchists have left, we can discuss alternatives. At least it will please the poms
To say Aussie Diggers never fought under an Aussie Flag is a lie , our Korean Vets fought under the aussie flag , our Vietnam Vets Fought under the Aussie Flag and every conflict since has been under an Aussie Flag.
I look at the union jack as where we came from,our legal system , our system of government and our core values .
The southern cross is where we are and federation star showing us to be one country.
I think the flag perfectly represents modern Australia , the origins of the country will always be , where we are will always be and I hope the Federation will always be.
If you have anti-british feelings get over it, the origins of the country are british, while the british empire is long gone that doesn't change history.
PS: I do believe that the Queen should be the last British Monarch to be our head of State , be we do need to insure the republican model we adopt is as stable as our current system.
To say Aussie Diggers never fought under an Aussie Flag is a lie , our Korean Vets fought under the aussie flag , our Vietnam Vets Fought under the Aussie Flag and every conflict since has been under an Aussie Flag.
If you have anti-british feelings get over it, the origins of the country are british, while the british empire is long gone that doesn't change history.
Mark I dont think anyone here is anti british. The poms are our mates. Why do you Union Jack supporters keep resorting to accusing us of this! Just because we want our independant identity which includes no Union Jack on our flag!!!
I think what we are saying is it does not represent our country currently.
I dispute that the origins of our country are british. Some of the origins are yes. Some of our origins are aboriginal. Some of our origins are ethnic, gees many things in this country are or yankee origin but I dont think you would like the stars and stipes in the corner of the flag.
All that is in the past. Now we are unique and original and soverign.
If Australia is around for another 300 years, do we still have a British flag in our corner? What about 1000 years? When do we get big enough to get our own flag? If GBR does break up do we keep it as a remembrance?.
And believe it or not, there are many RSL members who would like a new flag. They fought for Australia and simply put Australia is not properly represented in the present flag..
How do you think the present troops feel when they have to explain to their USA allies that they are not part of Britain and the fact their flag is in the corner is just a fact of history. Imagine how they feel when they have to parade next to British troops. The British must think their flag is cute. I reckon Wayne must think it is funny but he is too many manners to say so...
Didn't you find it strange that when the flag raisings occurred in the Commonwealth Games, every other country has got rid of the British flag in the corner except protectorates and New Zealand?
It is embarassing to me, sorry.
It's just a matter of time before president Bush orders American troops to invade Australia...then it won't be an issue. Australia will become the 51'st state. Hope y'all like Nascar, country music, and driving on the right side of the road.
YEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAA!!!!
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