June 29, 2003
Australian Politics
From living in the States for a few years, I've come to expect people in the public eye to be PC. People tend to watch what they say, lest they find themselves in hot water.
I had to laugh at the difference in Australia, where the pollies (politicians) just don't give a stuff. Here's a quote from the West Australian parliament:
"I called the minister a stupid woman. I withdraw unreservedly. However, the member should also have demanded the Minister withdraw the comments that the Leader of the Opposition is both a dill and mung bean."
Hilarious.
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Folks in the US get fired for less. That is frickin hilarious.
Posted by: Sean at June 30, 2003 05:13 AM
In a Bob Hawke ( former PM ) biography ( Hawke PM ) there is a series of quotes made by him to the press and directly to other visiting dignitaries and their wives, some of which are X rated. Almost unbelievable that someone in the public eye would use that kind of language in private, never mind when in front of the camera.
Very different.
Posted by: Nick at July 5, 2003 02:40 PM
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Posted by: John Whitley at August 26, 2003 07:21 AM
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Posted by: kkhn at December 9, 2003 12:02 AM
I lived in Canberra (from the States) for a year and a half. Ok, now that you've all gasped and said "you poor bugger" let me continue. If you are visting Australia, go to Question Time at the Parliment House. It's every Tuesday while Parliment is sitting from 2-3 (or was it 1-2?). Freakin' hilarious. People are telling each other that they are "full of shit" and "bloody useless." Lots of booing going on as well. It alone is pretty much worth the trip to Canberra
Posted by: Amy at January 8, 2004 12:23 PM
The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corperation)often broadcasts question time, live. I agree, it is hilarous. The highlights on the nightly news are never as good.
Posted by: Kieran at January 17, 2004 12:06 PM
