The perception of distance in AustraliaI've come across quite a few people who have seriously said that a five hour drive (for example) is "just down the street". What is it with so many (most?) Australians that they think driving for five hours just to shop at IGA or Aldi is in any way... See More »
Baffling just ponderous.So when did Ned Kelly become Sir Ned Kelly? Yeah, this guy. Has there been an increase in royalty in Australia none of us heard about? That's been his permanent identity since the EP days. Am I supposed to bow when he posts now? Hurry up, Ned. Go... See More »
Who will YOU be voting for when you get the chance to? Poll (5) See Poll OptionsIn either the Victorian state election that's coming up soon, or (if you're lucky enough to not live in this disaster-zone of a state) the federal... See More »
Complacency, the 'Tall Poppy Syndrome', and an inability to care about things that actually matter.All of the above, combined with an inability to "think big", a lack of imagination, and a ready acceptance, and encouragement of, mediocrity. They are the "qualities" that define Australia. No ambition, no grand visions. Just inertia, and the belief... See More »
