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deathpixie) wrote2003-08-14 11:14 am
deathpixie) wrote2003-08-14 11:14 am
More answers!
Still working on that ol' list of questions a few posts down...
Questions from [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]
1. You're Australian. Your country is perpetually assailed for its immigration policies for people from the countries surrounding it. If it were your choice, would you throw the door wide open?
As long as "throwing the door wide open" included appropriate quarantine and security checks, then hell yeah. Do I get to set fire to the Immigration Minister, Phillip Ruddock as well?
2. The last time you woke up in the morning and went "what the hell did i do last night?" was when? What did you in fact do? How did you find out?
That happens rarely, if ever. Ask [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]. I'm one of those drinkers that tends to remember pretty much everything that's happened, although sometimes I wish I didn't. And I think Phil wishes I didn't either. *grins*
3. Okay, seriously, 'drop bears' are really vampiric koalas the Aussie government is trying to deny exist, right?
No, absolutely not! *asides* He's onto us, we may have to kill him now. Deploy the bears!
4. Which member of The Endless do you most identify with? Why?
Depends on the day. Oon my good days it would be Death, the big sister looking out for people and doing her duty, but with a sense of humour about it. On the bad days it would be Morpheus/Dream, who finds himself bound by responsibility and can't find a way out.
5. Best beer you've ever had is what?
Tricky... Best domestic is a microbrew from a pub in Melbourne called Portland Pale. Best overseas beer would have to be Grasshopper. Amanda and I discovered it Dexcon before last and fell in love...
[Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]'s questions
1. We often whinge about our government. Given power and the ability to change things do you think you could do a better job? If yes, how would you do a better job?
I honestly think I could, given the right advisors and staff. As for how... Well, I'd start with a public apology to the Aboriginal people, at the inaugaration speech. I'd re-assess the taxation system, so that those who are wealthiest pay the most tax, and cut back on those excessive ministerial pay-outs and such. Increase funding for health and education, provide social services instead of letting the voluntary organisations carry the burden, and improve relations with the Asian countries, because no matter what we like to think, Australia is a part of Asia and that's where our future lies. Encourage further environmental measures, like energy-conserving design in the building industry and benefits for companies/industries who decrease their pollutants. Funding for research into salinity and the other problems killing our rural sector (which would increase jobs inthe region also). I'd allow the growing of industrial-grade hemp as an alternative to cotton, since it uses less water, less insecticides and requires less processing to make cloth and paper. And I'd increase theh number of heroin injectig rooms and change the focus of the War on Drugs from criminality to a health problem.
And then I'd probably get booted out. ;)
2. Would you walk away from Omelas?
Of course. Perfection bought at the cost of an innocent person's misery isn't perfection, and I couldn't live with the knowledge of that price.
3. What do you think your worst flaw is?
Lack of self-confidence. It's what kicks me in the teeth every damn time, and the whole thing with BRM only made it worse.
4. You've travelled a lot. What's your favourite part of travelling so far?
The sense of timelessness, of freedom. There's no demands, except what I place on myself. And I get to see and experience new places and cultures and people.
5. Most selfish decision you've ever made?
Walkabout. I emptied out my bank account and put myself in debt for the sole reason that I want to travel oveseas for several months, and sod anyone who said anyone different. *grins* Of course, the only person who said anything was BRM...
If anyone else has asked me questions, can you let me know in the comments here? I use my work account for the auto-notify, and I can't get at it until Monday, and I've forgotten if there's anyone else I asked for questions...
On the health front... well, I slept for nearly twelve hours last night, and whilst the nausea is still there, it isn't so bad. Rossi's healing factor is striking back!
Questions from [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]
1. You're Australian. Your country is perpetually assailed for its immigration policies for people from the countries surrounding it. If it were your choice, would you throw the door wide open?
As long as "throwing the door wide open" included appropriate quarantine and security checks, then hell yeah. Do I get to set fire to the Immigration Minister, Phillip Ruddock as well?
2. The last time you woke up in the morning and went "what the hell did i do last night?" was when? What did you in fact do? How did you find out?
That happens rarely, if ever. Ask [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]. I'm one of those drinkers that tends to remember pretty much everything that's happened, although sometimes I wish I didn't. And I think Phil wishes I didn't either. *grins*
3. Okay, seriously, 'drop bears' are really vampiric koalas the Aussie government is trying to deny exist, right?
No, absolutely not! *asides* He's onto us, we may have to kill him now. Deploy the bears!
4. Which member of The Endless do you most identify with? Why?
Depends on the day. Oon my good days it would be Death, the big sister looking out for people and doing her duty, but with a sense of humour about it. On the bad days it would be Morpheus/Dream, who finds himself bound by responsibility and can't find a way out.
5. Best beer you've ever had is what?
Tricky... Best domestic is a microbrew from a pub in Melbourne called Portland Pale. Best overseas beer would have to be Grasshopper. Amanda and I discovered it Dexcon before last and fell in love...
[Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]'s questions
1. We often whinge about our government. Given power and the ability to change things do you think you could do a better job? If yes, how would you do a better job?
I honestly think I could, given the right advisors and staff. As for how... Well, I'd start with a public apology to the Aboriginal people, at the inaugaration speech. I'd re-assess the taxation system, so that those who are wealthiest pay the most tax, and cut back on those excessive ministerial pay-outs and such. Increase funding for health and education, provide social services instead of letting the voluntary organisations carry the burden, and improve relations with the Asian countries, because no matter what we like to think, Australia is a part of Asia and that's where our future lies. Encourage further environmental measures, like energy-conserving design in the building industry and benefits for companies/industries who decrease their pollutants. Funding for research into salinity and the other problems killing our rural sector (which would increase jobs inthe region also). I'd allow the growing of industrial-grade hemp as an alternative to cotton, since it uses less water, less insecticides and requires less processing to make cloth and paper. And I'd increase theh number of heroin injectig rooms and change the focus of the War on Drugs from criminality to a health problem.
And then I'd probably get booted out. ;)
2. Would you walk away from Omelas?
Of course. Perfection bought at the cost of an innocent person's misery isn't perfection, and I couldn't live with the knowledge of that price.
3. What do you think your worst flaw is?
Lack of self-confidence. It's what kicks me in the teeth every damn time, and the whole thing with BRM only made it worse.
4. You've travelled a lot. What's your favourite part of travelling so far?
The sense of timelessness, of freedom. There's no demands, except what I place on myself. And I get to see and experience new places and cultures and people.
5. Most selfish decision you've ever made?
Walkabout. I emptied out my bank account and put myself in debt for the sole reason that I want to travel oveseas for several months, and sod anyone who said anyone different. *grins* Of course, the only person who said anything was BRM...
If anyone else has asked me questions, can you let me know in the comments here? I use my work account for the auto-notify, and I can't get at it until Monday, and I've forgotten if there's anyone else I asked for questions...
On the health front... well, I slept for nearly twelve hours last night, and whilst the nausea is still there, it isn't so bad. Rossi's healing factor is striking back!