Guest Sir Les Patterson Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 As for the history bit....catch up on general history regarding the royal family and AUS, general poltics etc....Loads of aussies will tell you they hate the roayl family and what do they do etc.....as long as you are armed with the info that : 1. Queensland is named after THIER and our queen 2.our union jack is still on thier flag 3. they had a referendum about leaving the commonwealth / attachment with the queen only 4 years ago..and voted in a majority to stay under Lizzie...... 1. Queensland is named after Queen Victoria 2. Indeed, the Union Jack is still on our flag 3. The Referendum on the Republic was in 1999 (not 4 years ago) and failed in part due to the phrasing of the question. Don't let the facts stand in the way of a good story though. stuff like this in an argument generally shuts up members of a very under-educated race with no class, manners or breeding..It's nice to know I am an uneducated,classless,ill mannered inbred yokel but at least I know how to spell their. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Harpo, you do make me smile with your "moderation" :laugh: All part of the service mate:biglaugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sir Les Patterson Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 All part of the service mate I'm very particular who my "mates" are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I'm very particular who my "mates" are. Sorry mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sir Les Patterson Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Your alter ego's are running hot tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 1. Queensland is named after Queen Victoria2. Indeed, the Union Jack is still on our flag 3. The Referendum on the Republic was in 1999 (not 4 years ago) and failed in part due to the phrasing of the question. Don't let the facts stand in the way of a good story though. It's nice to know I am an uneducated,classless,ill mannered inbred yokel but at least I know how to spell their. Thair you go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bacardi167 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Cruz...told you it would get them going didnt i......and thats how easy it is to wind people up over here....point proved convincingly i believe.....?!! and they are all patting each other on the back about THEIR responses !!! (hope i spelt that correctly ?)..... thing is, most people you end up having to throw useless info at (like stated) are not as inteligent as those on this board. therefore you will be answering silly questions like what has the queen ever done for us, why do all you brits always come over here, if you dont like it then go home...australia is the best place on earth etc...... My appologies to all australians on this board but my post was written to prove a point..... i definately love it here and am in know way biased against any nationality... Please excuse my spelling as it hard to spell after a bottle of red and a few beers.....does this board have a spell check facility? Also i'll have to check on the referendum being in 1999....I'm sure something happened about 4 years ago, but let me get back to you all on that..... here's to hoping you can read between the lines on this post and not take it as literally as the last one..... good luck all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bacardi167 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 1. Queensland is named after Queen Victoria2. Indeed, the Union Jack is still on our flag 3. The Referendum on the Republic was in 1999 (not 4 years ago) and failed in part due to the phrasing of the question. Don't let the facts stand in the way of a good story though. It's nice to know I am an uneducated,classless,ill mannered inbred yokel but at least I know how to spell their. Question so was Queen Victoria not Australia and Englands queen then?....I'm sure thats what i said wasnt it?!! Just a thought..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 The referendum failed because they allowed a monarchist (aka frog boy) to phrase the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bacardi167 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 The referendum failed because they allowed a monarchist (aka frog boy) to phrase the question. I'll take your word for that one then !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 And it was definitely before October 2002 because I was still living in Oz at the time, NFI exactly when though Fingers crossed there'll be another one after October 2011 and I can vote for a republic again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bacardi167 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 may join you in that then !! still trying to work out the post in your signature !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Lol, it's keeping track of my hubby's partner visa application and our travel plans (my memory is rubbish) - DH = darling husband The Satchdog is our amazing golden lab, who (hopefully) flies on Qantas QF10 on 17/10, I'm following on 23/10 but with Singapore, and hubby is heading over with Etihad on 8/11... Should change it, cos now I remember it all, but not sure what to change it to........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 stuff like this in an argument generally shuts up members of a very under-educated race with no class, manners or breeding...... With a post like that I wouldn't be calling anyone else under-educated, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 The referendum failed because they allowed a monarchist (aka frog boy) to phrase the question. The referendum failed also because there was disagreement in the republican movement over how a President would be elected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 True, true - I still voted for it though, and even now I'm not sure what the best method would be .............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 The referendum failed also because there was disagreement in the republican movement over how a President would be elected. Surely it failed because clever little lawyer Johnny Howard ensured the wording of the referendum was such that there was only one possible outcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bacardi167 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 With a post like that I wouldn't be calling anyone else under-educated, mate. skani...maybe you need to read the whole thread and the posts following the one above. you may then get some idea and a jist on why it was said.... until then...i wouldn't comment on it "mate".....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Surely it failed because clever little lawyer Johnny Howard ensured the wording of the referendum was such that there was only one possible outcome As I said - it's frog boy's fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 skani...maybe you need to read the whole thread and the posts following the one above.you may then get some idea and a jist on why it was said.... until then...i wouldn't comment on it "mate".....? I have been reading it - since it started 6 days ago. We are regularly told on PIO how the English education system is so superior to the Australian....often by people whose posts are barely literate. Well, all I can say is...it obviously hasn't worked for a lot of people. Keep going, though - gives us a laugh (frequently) :biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Surely it failed because clever little lawyer Johnny Howard ensured the wording of the referendum was such that there was only one possible outcome It failed because the only republic model on offer was one with a president elected by Parliament: this had been decided at a Constitutional Convention. However, there were pro republicans who wanted the president directly elected by the voters only and many of these voted No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I still prefer to blame frog boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I still prefer to blame frog boy I won't argue with that :wubclub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bacardi167 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I have been reading it - since it started 6 days ago. We are regularly told on PIO how the English education system is so superior to the Australian....often by people whose posts are barely literate. Well, all I can say is...it obviously hasn't worked for a lot of people. Keep going, though - gives us a laugh (frequently) :biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh: Ok..let me explain it for you then shall i? My post was purely to show cruz that australians would react to the stupid, biased and dumb comments i made. this was because of Cruz's worries regarding acceptance.... problem is..you guys have and are discussing the topic of the referrendum i quoted for fun.... i think you have missed the whole point of my comments and origional post, as did many. i have no complex or problem with anyone of any nation, i was just trying to expose the type of response cruz should expect. unfortunately, you and others have made it so blatently obvious that i fear cruz may be having 2nd thoughts. Personally, i couldnt care and dont know anything about the referendum, yet you guys will happily debate a dead subject. Make me laugh too that a stupid post like that can wind up so many educated people...i may not be as educated as youself (apparently?) but i'm glad i still have a sense of humour...... try reading the post in the correct context. you may find that i said in the post that it would stir people up.....deal with it and move on...!! Maybe you should try getting your information from outsite PIO for a more balanced view? personally with 2 kids in school over here i have never compared both education systems and would certainly not put my children into an inferior system given the chance..... Keep going though (your responses are making a very boring night funny!)!:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh::tongue::confused::embarrassed::shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I have only read a few posts on this thread and it seems things are getting a little heated. Please remember the forum rules and debate the subject without getting personal. Thanks Admin x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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