No worries, Tappy - couldn't think of a better place for a minirant such as this. ;) Especially since it echoes pretty much my feelings on the matter.
Every time someone mentions our "staunchest supportors" the countries in question get another black mark in my mental tally.
Unfortunately for Australia, we're now seen as the US's staunchest supporter, one of the 'coalition of the willing', because unlike even the Brits, the Liberals don't even have the nerve to speak out against their own leader. And Labour is making the right noises, although I have to agree with Raph on whether, if the tables were turned and they were in power, Labour would be pro-war and the Liberals anti.
(Note: In Australia, Liberals = Republicans and Laqbour = Democrats)
One of the things that was mentioned at the vigil - in New Zealand, anti-war protestors have been picketing the Australian embassy as well as the American. And on the news I've seen protestors burning the Aussie flag as well.
I find that highly disturbing. Especially when you consider our security systems aren't worth shit.
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Date: 2003-03-18 08:26 pm (UTC)Every time someone mentions our "staunchest supportors" the countries in question get another black mark in my mental tally.
Unfortunately for Australia, we're now seen as the US's staunchest supporter, one of the 'coalition of the willing', because unlike even the Brits, the Liberals don't even have the nerve to speak out against their own leader. And Labour is making the right noises, although I have to agree with Raph on whether, if the tables were turned and they were in power, Labour would be pro-war and the Liberals anti.
(Note: In Australia, Liberals = Republicans and Laqbour = Democrats)
One of the things that was mentioned at the vigil - in New Zealand, anti-war protestors have been picketing the Australian embassy as well as the American. And on the news I've seen protestors burning the Aussie flag as well.
I find that highly disturbing. Especially when you consider our security systems aren't worth shit.