Groucho,quote:
Originally posted by GROUCHO MARX:
However, it seems that you feel that the alliance the U.S. has with Oz is an unholy one. I know you like Americans and America, so I have to rule that out.
Do you feel the interests of Oz are opposed to that of the U.S.? Or do you just feel that the U.S. an ally that is not worth the trouble?
I'm firmly in favour of the ANZUS alliance that both our countries share with New Zealand. It's in all of our interests, and reflects a lot of war time history.
In my personal life the friends that I call close are all people that are prepared to give their best support and efforts, while also being able to question my actions and motivations (constructively). In turn they are prepared to receive the same help, support, and criticism.
I'd like to see our alliance grow to that level.
It is most certainly be the fault of our own elected representatives, but it feels as though we have little to no say in the directions that we head in. Maybe we have a say, but then our politicians don't tell us.
e.g. I'm not in favour of secret U.S. bases within our borders when even our Government isn't 100% sure what they do. (On the other hand, they may well be aware of what goes on, and are just lying to us, then I'm even more annoyed).
I agree. I feel that Aussies and Americans have much more in common than we do the Brits these days.quote:
Originally posted by GROUCHO MARX:
I think Americans feel as close to the Aussies as they do any other country on earth, at least I do.
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Actually, I became much more aware of this about 3 years ago, when a Marine technician (on the Harriers) came and stayed with a friend of mine. We spent 3 or 4 evenings talking 'till 3 AM. Planes, Power Stations, Politics, Gun Laws, everything. (locally brewed amber lubricants certainly facilitated this

As to your opening statement, thanks for the kind words.
