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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Busted arse countries
I just listened to another radio interview filled with patronising posturing about how Australia has to deal with all these failed states in the region.With Prime Minister Howard copping a caning at the Pacific Island Forum on in Nadi there is a lot that kind of talk. The overuse of phrases like 'busted arse country' is the expression of a nasty superiority complex.
For a more informed perspective that looks at Australia's historical responsibilities, have a read of this wonderful article - "Kicking our old colony in the guts" - (at Online Opinion) from one the favorites on benoquist.com, Chris Harries.
At the same website see the devastating article by Ron Crocombe "Australia's own history of apartheid".
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