Gathering of the Figments

wightblack · Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 11:50 pm Post subject: Australian Parliament

Okay, if you live in Australia and listen to the news, you have no doubt by now heard: Them darned polly-tishons getting what they's be deservin'. Parliament House workers can no longer greet people using the term "mate."

Now what, might I ask, is the sense in this new edict? I can't see how making people feel comfortable in the political hub of the country is a bad thing. "Hey mate, how's things?" "Yeah, the- Crap! How am I supposed to potentially make or break this country and make calm, justified decisions while I'm completely at ease? Good one, retard!" I don't think so.

So here's a nice little poll for you! Do you think this heinous term should be banned from politics? Or should we all work together to let Johnny know that sorry, this is Australia, and he can close your eyes and chant "There's no place like America, there's no place like America" all he wants but it won't magically make us any more of a world power?

That was an attempt at humour. Howard loves our country and everything in it, especially McDonalds, Coca-Cola and the word "color".
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Figment · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 5:05 am Post subject:

Lmao. Nice, i espescially like the comment about the "There's no place like America" thing... so true!!!

"No, I love being called "mate"! It makes me think of sex." Thats what you voted for right Snoogums of Chaos?
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wightblack · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:24 am Post subject:

Right. Hey, why deny it? Don't make me dig out the dictionary... Razz

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The · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 6:07 pm Post subject: Who cares.

Wow if someone that is a in power wants to use the word mate in a sentence who cares. Its not what we should worry about. Why make a big deal over it. People are starving and dyeing while political officals just set and enjoy their drinks. And as for America the system is good, its just the crappy political officials who screwed it up. So as for the Aus i wish you the best of luck.

pommie42 · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:01 pm Post subject:

We are Aussies, we have every right to use words like "mate", and that extends to parliament to...
If John Howard wants to change that, then he might as well ban Vegemite, G'day and BBQs as well as everything else Aussie (and be met with a rampant angry mob in the process).
This is Australia, not USA.
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ArcT · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:15 pm Post subject:

Figment · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:17 am Post subject:

ArcT>>> I did not know that i could LMWO way back then.... Laughing

Can they call people mate in their private lives, or do they have to call them something else then as well??? Oh, thats right, i forgot... pollies dont HAVE private lives....

I could just picture it... "hey ma..." *BUGGER, i can't say that, i'm not allowed to... Johnny would be FURIOUS if he found out! Please dont let them tell him.... Must hide what i said! but what can i say? Buddy??? Am i allowed to say buddy? No, i had better play it safe and call him "Sir"* end product???

"Hey, ma-sir!" lol, now THAT would be uncomfortable! Razz

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