The glorious grandiosity that is the Australian pride cannot overshadow the ridiculous amount of debt the Rudd Labor government has vomited all over our people. Fair call there is a recession and funds are short, but in times like these, the Labor ideology of “cradle to grave” welfare and increased separatism is not the way to bring the country out of the Red. We need someone who has a tougher stance on unnecessary funding. We need someone strong enough to sometimes abandon party politics and policies in favour of the greater good. In short, we need John Howard.
The fact of the matter is that this deficit will not fix itself overnight; Labor have this running idea that we can eradicate twice the amount of debt achieved by the last Liberal government in half the time. That is a ridiculously unrealistic goal. Labor is notorious for making debt, and Liberal has been there to pick up the pieces (look at the Keating government for Christ’s sake!!). Kevin Rudd is not suited to run this country – his stupidly “generous” mishandling of the nation’s spenditure has forced us into debt. The Swudd Budget is a disgrace.
But the point of this topic is not the budget essentially, but the increasing relevance in today’s society of the separatism of the people – In other words, some people getting a greater advantage over others because of their place in a minority group. This is not fair. I believe in the conservative ideology that you should work for your buck. I hate moochers. I hate the fact people walk into Centrelink and are handed over cash for being lazy sons of bitches.
Austudy and the Youth Allowance is a particular peeve of mine. I believe you should only take from the government what you desperately need, and nothing if you have the means of making your own money. Fair enough if you’re forced out of home and can’t make ends meet while studying; fair enough you have a full course load and can’t work; fair enough if you’re moving away from home to study; fair enough if you are disabled and can’t work and study. I don’t want to restrict the welfare state to nothing; I just want the means testing to be reviewed. You shouldn’t get anything if you simply can’t be bothered finding work, or working a few extra hours, and it’s absolute bullshit to say you need more time to study. People have been doing it for years and getting excellent grades, and most people now days have contact time of less than 20 hours a week anyway. Stop complaining and harden the fuck up. Get a job; quit being a leech on our government.
I also think the benefits handed out to the indigenous community are unfair and completely guilt driven. What has happened to them in the past is unforgivable, I admit it, but I did not participate in the Stolen Generation. Kevin Rudd, Malcolm Turnbull, Pauline Hanson and the rest of the people running this country did not participate. It was not our fault. The fact is we can’t keep punishing ourselves for what happened decades ago, it does not allow us to move on as a country. As John Howard said, “Guilt is not hereditary”, and he’s right. I think it was a terrible injustice, but I’m not about to stand back and watch as the community takes from the government, believing it’s their right, and then giving nothing in return. We are all human and perfectly capable of getting a job – why is it those of colour can receive greater benefits than say, that of a disabled person who has no chance of holding down a steady job? The government needs to stop feeling so guilty and start seeing the situation as it is; they are human too. Their blood runs the same red, and it is not our fault for our past. I can be compassionate, but I am not stupid.
Besides, isn’t war a part of history? A part of human nature? I don’t condone war, or the bloodiness history. Fair enough we have a Sorry Day, and we yearly recognise their hardships, but taking money because they can is not okay. It’s not okay for anyone.
I’m not preaching racism or anything of the like, but I express the need for things to change. Everyone is equal, but in the words of Orwell, does separatism make some more equal than others? No one should be given an advantage because of their skin colour or racial history. That is not fair on those who are out there, working hard every day to provide for their family. My parents never got anything, hell they had the pay the government back when they received the baby handout everyone was getting 20 years ago. The first money they ever received was the Krudd $900 handout. But I turned out fine, my sister turned out fine – we are still alive. My folks struggled for money for many years, but I’m pretty damn sure they’re not dead.
So ask yourself- Is it fair people getting offered free money based on their colour, age, racial background, or just because they’re too damn lazy? I pay those tax dollars, and I sure as hell don’t want my money going to those who don’t need it.
But I’m sure those who read it, will just take the money anyway, totally ignoring the point of this whole blog, or labelling me a racist (which I'm not), because I picked on a minority group. I'm just expressing the view that NO ONE, despite colour, age, race, history, or state of their left foot has the right to just take money for no legitimate reason. To each according to his need. Thats the way it should be.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Archive (28/4/2009): Pauline Hanson's Maiden Speech - 10/9/1996
Came across it in research, and I think it's interesting. I won't post all of it, just the less tedious parts.
"Mister Acting Speaker, in making my first speech in this place, I congratulate you on your election and wish to say how proud I am to be here as the Independent member for Oxley. I come here not as a polished politician but as a woman who has had her fair share of life's knocks.
We now have a situation where a type of reverse racism is applied to mainstream Australians by those who promote political correctness and those who control the various taxpayer funded "industries" that flourish in our society servicing Aboriginals, multiculturalists and a host of other minority groups. In response to my call for equality for all Australians, the most noisy criticism came from the fat cats, bureaucrats and the do-gooders. They screamed the loudest because they stand to lose the most - their power, money and position, all funded by ordinary Australian taxpayers.
Present governments are encouraging separatism in Australia by providing opportunities, land, moneys and facilities available only to Aboriginals. Along with millions of Australians, I am fed up to the back teeth with the inequalities that are being promoted by the government and paid for by the taxpayer under the assumption that Aboriginals are the most disadvantaged people in Australia. I do not believe that the colour of one's skin determines whether you are disadvantaged.
This nation is being divided into black and white, and the present system encourages this. I am fed up with being told, "This is our land." Well, where the hell do I go? I was born here, and so were my parents and children. I will work beside anyone and they will be my equal but I draw the line when told I must pay and continue paying for something that happened over 200 years ago. Like most Australians, I worked for my land; no-one gave it to me.
Reconciliation is everyone recognising and treating each other as equals, and everyone must be responsible for their own actions. This is why I am calling for ATSIC to be abolished. It is a failed, hypocritical and discriminatory organisation that has failed dismally the people it was meant to serve. It will take more than Senator Herron's surgical skills to correct the terminal mess it is in. Anyone with a criminal record can, and does, hold a position with ATSIC. I cannot hold my position as a politician if I have a criminal record - once again, two sets of rules.
If politicians continue to promote separatism in Australia, they should not continue to hold their seats in this parliament. They are not truly representing all Australians, and I call on the people to throw them out. To survive in peace and harmony, united and strong, we must have one people, one nation, one flag.
I and most Australians want our immigration policy radically reviewed and that of multiculturalism abolished. I believe we are in danger of being swamped by Asians. Between 1984 and 1995, 40 % of all migrants coming into this country were of Asian origin. They have their own culture and religion, form ghettos and do not assimilate. Of course, I will be called racist but, if I can invite whom I want into my home, then I should have the right to have a say in who comes into my country. A truly multicultural country can never be strong or united. The world is full of failed and tragic examples, ranging from Ireland to Bosnia to Africa and, closer to home, Papua New Guinea. America and Great Britain are currently paying the price.
I call for the introduction of national service for a period of 12 months, compulsory for males and females upon finishing year 12 or reaching 18 years of age. This could be a civil service with a touch of military training, because I do not feel we can go on living in a dream world forever and a day believing that war will never touch our lives again.
Wake up, Australia, before it is too late. Australians need and want leaders who can inspire and give hope in difficult times. Now is the time for the Howard government to accept the challenge."
(This is really to make up for my inability to write any new material on account of the ridiculous amount of uni work I have)
Link: http://www.australian-news.com.au/maiden_speech.htm
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"Mister Acting Speaker, in making my first speech in this place, I congratulate you on your election and wish to say how proud I am to be here as the Independent member for Oxley. I come here not as a polished politician but as a woman who has had her fair share of life's knocks.
We now have a situation where a type of reverse racism is applied to mainstream Australians by those who promote political correctness and those who control the various taxpayer funded "industries" that flourish in our society servicing Aboriginals, multiculturalists and a host of other minority groups. In response to my call for equality for all Australians, the most noisy criticism came from the fat cats, bureaucrats and the do-gooders. They screamed the loudest because they stand to lose the most - their power, money and position, all funded by ordinary Australian taxpayers.
Present governments are encouraging separatism in Australia by providing opportunities, land, moneys and facilities available only to Aboriginals. Along with millions of Australians, I am fed up to the back teeth with the inequalities that are being promoted by the government and paid for by the taxpayer under the assumption that Aboriginals are the most disadvantaged people in Australia. I do not believe that the colour of one's skin determines whether you are disadvantaged.
This nation is being divided into black and white, and the present system encourages this. I am fed up with being told, "This is our land." Well, where the hell do I go? I was born here, and so were my parents and children. I will work beside anyone and they will be my equal but I draw the line when told I must pay and continue paying for something that happened over 200 years ago. Like most Australians, I worked for my land; no-one gave it to me.
Reconciliation is everyone recognising and treating each other as equals, and everyone must be responsible for their own actions. This is why I am calling for ATSIC to be abolished. It is a failed, hypocritical and discriminatory organisation that has failed dismally the people it was meant to serve. It will take more than Senator Herron's surgical skills to correct the terminal mess it is in. Anyone with a criminal record can, and does, hold a position with ATSIC. I cannot hold my position as a politician if I have a criminal record - once again, two sets of rules.
If politicians continue to promote separatism in Australia, they should not continue to hold their seats in this parliament. They are not truly representing all Australians, and I call on the people to throw them out. To survive in peace and harmony, united and strong, we must have one people, one nation, one flag.
I and most Australians want our immigration policy radically reviewed and that of multiculturalism abolished. I believe we are in danger of being swamped by Asians. Between 1984 and 1995, 40 % of all migrants coming into this country were of Asian origin. They have their own culture and religion, form ghettos and do not assimilate. Of course, I will be called racist but, if I can invite whom I want into my home, then I should have the right to have a say in who comes into my country. A truly multicultural country can never be strong or united. The world is full of failed and tragic examples, ranging from Ireland to Bosnia to Africa and, closer to home, Papua New Guinea. America and Great Britain are currently paying the price.
I call for the introduction of national service for a period of 12 months, compulsory for males and females upon finishing year 12 or reaching 18 years of age. This could be a civil service with a touch of military training, because I do not feel we can go on living in a dream world forever and a day believing that war will never touch our lives again.
Wake up, Australia, before it is too late. Australians need and want leaders who can inspire and give hope in difficult times. Now is the time for the Howard government to accept the challenge."
(This is really to make up for my inability to write any new material on account of the ridiculous amount of uni work I have)
Link: http://www.australian-news.com.au/maiden_speech.htm
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Archive (11/3/2009): Prostitution: Should it be Legal?
One of my assignments due next week is about constructing an argument on a woman’s right to her body. With all the emancipations, equality acts and feminist movements, the freedom of one’s body seems to have been lost in the midst.
Now I’m not about to rip my clothes off, throw on a corset and step into some hooker heels (unless I’m dressing up as a pirate), but neither do I think that a woman should not be allowed to sell sex for profit. The fact is that women sell themselves as cleaners, as bar tenders, as waitresses and even as no good Shadow Deputy Ministers, we have the freedom to tattoo and pierce our bodies, we are allowed to sell our clothes, furniture, cosmetics and office supplies but we are not allowed to sell the most basic of human activities; sex.
Prostitution has, since the establishment of the bible and the ever present fear of God’s wrath been dubbed as a below-standard work force. However before then it, believe it or not, was seen as God’s work. Brothels, or “Temples” as they were called, were set up in ancient cities where men would go to cleanse their soul by having sex with one of “Venus’s Priestesses”. Even with the coming of monogamous marriages, these women were still viewed by society the same way we today view nuns and priests. They were seen as “God’s children”. Things have really changed.
As the time went by, prostitutes began to lose their favour with society. By the Middle Ages, they were excluded from society the same way Jews were during the reign of Hitler. If they even touched a loaf of bread, they would be forced to purchase it as it was seen as “contaminated” due to the stigmas they have attached to them.
Having said that, however, I can honestly understand why they were rejected. To be a prostitute some 500 years ago meant you were most likely the carrier of some virulent disease such as Syphilis or Cholera, and I wouldn’t want some dirty bitch touching my bread; but what about now, in the time of condoms and sleazy hotels? Prostitution is far safer than it once was, yet still has that same stigma attached to it.
Personally, I see Prostitution as a form of power, as do most women. You are literally forcing a man to pay extravagant amounts of money for something so basal, for such a basic human instinct. There is literally no greater satisfaction than for a woman to be placed in that position of power over a man. They are literally begging for sex – so much so that they have to pay for it.
But then you have the powers that be in parliament saying that it should be banned for the safety of the woman. I think that is semi-bullshit. Bullshit for the fact that most women can care for themselves, and it is their choice what they wish to do with their lives (and in this economic climate – some don’t really have a choice), but probably safer because of the abuse women have had to face in the name of their profession. The solution is easy: Why not just provide a safe outlet for both the women and men? I have no problem with a government run brothel – but most conservatives probably would, and nothing is so important that votes are risked in the next election.
Feminism has come so far, but it has also contradicted itself. They fought for the eradication of brothels in the 19th Century and for the most part they got it (In the UK, the act of selling sex is legal, but there are so many restrictions that it’s barely possible. It’s like being allowed to eat blue apples... not really possible), but did they really succeed in liberating women? Sure, they got rid of the White Slavery and Sex Trafficking (although underground activities still goes on today), but did they really give full and equal rights to a woman? Do we really have full rights to our bodies? If Prostitution is legalized, it opens doors for regulation, for an input of laws designed to retain the dignity and safety of the workers. Now sex is sold on the proverbial Black Market.
So my point: If stripping is widely accepted, then why not prostitution?
xXx
Now I’m not about to rip my clothes off, throw on a corset and step into some hooker heels (unless I’m dressing up as a pirate), but neither do I think that a woman should not be allowed to sell sex for profit. The fact is that women sell themselves as cleaners, as bar tenders, as waitresses and even as no good Shadow Deputy Ministers, we have the freedom to tattoo and pierce our bodies, we are allowed to sell our clothes, furniture, cosmetics and office supplies but we are not allowed to sell the most basic of human activities; sex.
Prostitution has, since the establishment of the bible and the ever present fear of God’s wrath been dubbed as a below-standard work force. However before then it, believe it or not, was seen as God’s work. Brothels, or “Temples” as they were called, were set up in ancient cities where men would go to cleanse their soul by having sex with one of “Venus’s Priestesses”. Even with the coming of monogamous marriages, these women were still viewed by society the same way we today view nuns and priests. They were seen as “God’s children”. Things have really changed.
As the time went by, prostitutes began to lose their favour with society. By the Middle Ages, they were excluded from society the same way Jews were during the reign of Hitler. If they even touched a loaf of bread, they would be forced to purchase it as it was seen as “contaminated” due to the stigmas they have attached to them.
Having said that, however, I can honestly understand why they were rejected. To be a prostitute some 500 years ago meant you were most likely the carrier of some virulent disease such as Syphilis or Cholera, and I wouldn’t want some dirty bitch touching my bread; but what about now, in the time of condoms and sleazy hotels? Prostitution is far safer than it once was, yet still has that same stigma attached to it.
Personally, I see Prostitution as a form of power, as do most women. You are literally forcing a man to pay extravagant amounts of money for something so basal, for such a basic human instinct. There is literally no greater satisfaction than for a woman to be placed in that position of power over a man. They are literally begging for sex – so much so that they have to pay for it.
But then you have the powers that be in parliament saying that it should be banned for the safety of the woman. I think that is semi-bullshit. Bullshit for the fact that most women can care for themselves, and it is their choice what they wish to do with their lives (and in this economic climate – some don’t really have a choice), but probably safer because of the abuse women have had to face in the name of their profession. The solution is easy: Why not just provide a safe outlet for both the women and men? I have no problem with a government run brothel – but most conservatives probably would, and nothing is so important that votes are risked in the next election.
Feminism has come so far, but it has also contradicted itself. They fought for the eradication of brothels in the 19th Century and for the most part they got it (In the UK, the act of selling sex is legal, but there are so many restrictions that it’s barely possible. It’s like being allowed to eat blue apples... not really possible), but did they really succeed in liberating women? Sure, they got rid of the White Slavery and Sex Trafficking (although underground activities still goes on today), but did they really give full and equal rights to a woman? Do we really have full rights to our bodies? If Prostitution is legalized, it opens doors for regulation, for an input of laws designed to retain the dignity and safety of the workers. Now sex is sold on the proverbial Black Market.
So my point: If stripping is widely accepted, then why not prostitution?
xXx
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