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Whoops, you just embaressed Australia!

Rotovia
27-06-2004, 00:54
This week, a Member of the Lower House of Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, a Member of the Liberal Party, thought it funny to refer the Labour Party's Health Care Plan as a "dinosaur".

However he did not stop there, he went on to say "There are three great dinosaurs in the world, the Russian Army, The French Goverment and Labour's Healthcare Policy".

Upon completing his childish insult the Speaker of the House rose to welcome the Russian Ambassidor and the Russian Minister of Agricultre to Parliament.

Yet again, I repeat yet again the Liberal Party continues to ignore matters of fact and serious debate in favour of childish name calling and pathetic jokes.

This not only embaresses us to our close friends, but shows a Government that does not know what it's doing. Even on the issue of their condemnation of Labour's opposition to the Australian-American Alliance's policies the Liberal Party could not get their act together and issue one single veiwpoint.

Yes, the Labour Party has not supported the Australian-American Alliance, but for good reason. It is not that they believe and Alliance with America is a bad thing, it is that the majority of Australian's do not want to be American Lap-dogs. The majority of Australians also understand that we can and have stould on our own for over one hundred years economically, and the so called "Free trade agreement" is nothing but an attempt to get us into America's pocket, whilst our economy takes a back seat to American Policy. The majority of Australian's know also, that we can still be in Alliance with America but differ on foreign policy.

If I might emulate Darren Hinch for a moment; Shame Mr Howard, shame.
Spoffin
27-06-2004, 01:12
A clear case of foot in mouth disease.
Oceanada
27-06-2004, 01:29
Hey everbody! Well, I'm from Canada and let me tell you, since the North American Free Trade Agreement was instituted in the 80's, our economy has been going down the toilet, as American companies can pull out of Canada without having to pay any fees for doing so, and they move to Mexico. Apparently, cheap labour is more important than quality to American businesses. I agree with Australia that Free Trade with the U.S. is a bad idea. Until next time, see you later, EH?
Yellow River
27-06-2004, 01:35
Free trade is bad for America. Look at what it did to American jobs. All you canadians and mexicans have been stealing american jobs ever since NAFTA passed.
NAFTA is like a big black hole: American dollars go in but none come out.
Rotovia
27-06-2004, 02:15
Free trade is bad for America. Look at what it did to American jobs. All you canadians and mexicans have been stealing american jobs ever since NAFTA passed.
NAFTA is like a big black hole: American dollars go in but none come out.Oh please. No jobs are stolen my Mexians, they simply work for cheaper and available jobs are given to them. Huge diffrence.

You seem to have no grasp of what free trade aggreements do for the US, they create a system whereby US business can enter a nation and commit corporate raiding with little to no risk.
Tuesday Heights
27-06-2004, 02:22
Eh, it could've been worse... oh, no, wait, it couldn't... :twisted:
Greater Valia
27-06-2004, 02:23
Free trade is bad for America. Look at what it did to American jobs. All you canadians and mexicans have been stealing american jobs ever since NAFTA passed.
NAFTA is like a big black hole: American dollars go in but none come out.Oh please. No jobs are stolen my Mexians, they simply work for cheaper and available jobs are given to them. Huge diffrence.

You seem to have no grasp of what free trade aggreements do for the US, they create a system whereby US business can enter a nation and commit corporate raiding with little to no risk.

wow, talk about sticking your nose where it doesnt belong. you see, i find it hard to grasp why a arrogant austrailian is commenting on american economic policy
Kwangistar
27-06-2004, 02:24
Hey everbody! Well, I'm from Canada and let me tell you, since the North American Free Trade Agreement was instituted in the 80's, our economy has been going down the toilet, as American companies can pull out of Canada without having to pay any fees for doing so, and they move to Mexico. Apparently, cheap labour is more important than quality to American businesses. I agree with Australia that Free Trade with the U.S. is a bad idea. Until next time, see you later, EH?

NAFTA was passed in the 90's.
Rotovia
27-06-2004, 02:26
Free trade is bad for America. Look at what it did to American jobs. All you canadians and mexicans have been stealing american jobs ever since NAFTA passed.
NAFTA is like a big black hole: American dollars go in but none come out.Oh please. No jobs are stolen my Mexians, they simply work for cheaper and available jobs are given to them. Huge diffrence.

You seem to have no grasp of what free trade aggreements do for the US, they create a system whereby US business can enter a nation and commit corporate raiding with little to no risk.

wow, talk about sticking your nose where it doesnt belong. you see, i find it hard to grasp why a arrogant austrailian is commenting on american economic policyBecause it was dragged into I thread where I was commenting on the effect of American policy on Australia. I think the effects of America's freed trade agreements with other nations is very relivant to the the American-Australian aggreement.
Spoffin
27-06-2004, 02:28
Hey everbody! Well, I'm from Canada and let me tell you, since the North American Free Trade Agreement was instituted in the 80's, our economy has been going down the toilet, as American companies can pull out of Canada without having to pay any fees for doing so, and they move to Mexico. Apparently, cheap labour is more important than quality to American businesses. I agree with Australia that Free Trade with the U.S. is a bad idea. Until next time, see you later, EH?

NAFTA was passed in the 90's.1993 to be precise
Formal Dances
27-06-2004, 02:29
Hey everbody! Well, I'm from Canada and let me tell you, since the North American Free Trade Agreement was instituted in the 80's, our economy has been going down the toilet, as American companies can pull out of Canada without having to pay any fees for doing so, and they move to Mexico. Apparently, cheap labour is more important than quality to American businesses. I agree with Australia that Free Trade with the U.S. is a bad idea. Until next time, see you later, EH?

NAFTA was passed in the 90's.1993 to be precise

Crafted under Bill Clinton and signed by Canada and Mexico!
Greater Valia
27-06-2004, 02:29
Free trade is bad for America. Look at what it did to American jobs. All you canadians and mexicans have been stealing american jobs ever since NAFTA passed.
NAFTA is like a big black hole: American dollars go in but none come out.Oh please. No jobs are stolen my Mexians, they simply work for cheaper and available jobs are given to them. Huge diffrence.

You seem to have no grasp of what free trade aggreements do for the US, they create a system whereby US business can enter a nation and commit corporate raiding with little to no risk.

wow, talk about sticking your nose where it doesnt belong. you see, i find it hard to grasp why a arrogant austrailian is commenting on american economic policyBecause it was dragged into I thread where I was commenting on the effect of American policy on Australia. I think the effects of America's freed trade agreements with other nations is very relivant to the the American-Australian aggreement.

Alright, but with the exception of Canada (maybe) wouldnt you agree that no other NA countries couldnt hold a candle to America's economic might? Now, other industrialized countries are more on the same level with America like, the EU, Austrailia, and a few select Asian countries.
Rotovia
27-06-2004, 02:33
Free trade is bad for America. Look at what it did to American jobs. All you canadians and mexicans have been stealing american jobs ever since NAFTA passed.
NAFTA is like a big black hole: American dollars go in but none come out.Oh please. No jobs are stolen my Mexians, they simply work for cheaper and available jobs are given to them. Huge diffrence.

You seem to have no grasp of what free trade aggreements do for the US, they create a system whereby US business can enter a nation and commit corporate raiding with little to no risk.

wow, talk about sticking your nose where it doesnt belong. you see, i find it hard to grasp why a arrogant austrailian is commenting on american economic policyBecause it was dragged into I thread where I was commenting on the effect of American policy on Australia. I think the effects of America's freed trade agreements with other nations is very relivant to the the American-Australian aggreement.

alright, but. with the exception of canada (maybe) wouldnt you agree that no other NA countries hold a candle to america's economic might? now, other industrialized countries are more on the same level with america like, the EU, austrailia, and a few select asian countries.No, I believe figures show a steady decline in first-world nations with ecnomic ties to the United States.

As for Australia, oru economy has been forced to become largely internal and with continued pushes towards Americanisation we will become dependant on a foreign economy who is (rightly or otherwise) focused on their nation's growth, not ours.
Kwangistar
27-06-2004, 02:36
No, I believe figures show a steady decline in first-world nations with ecnomic ties to the United States.
So... what countries wouldn't fit in that. Trade is as big a part of the global economy as it ever has been. I believe it recently surpassed pre-WW1 levels, which were the previous high.
Greater Valia
27-06-2004, 02:37
Free trade is bad for America. Look at what it did to American jobs. All you canadians and mexicans have been stealing american jobs ever since NAFTA passed.
NAFTA is like a big black hole: American dollars go in but none come out.Oh please. No jobs are stolen my Mexians, they simply work for cheaper and available jobs are given to them. Huge diffrence.

You seem to have no grasp of what free trade aggreements do for the US, they create a system whereby US business can enter a nation and commit corporate raiding with little to no risk.

wow, talk about sticking your nose where it doesnt belong. you see, i find it hard to grasp why a arrogant austrailian is commenting on american economic policyBecause it was dragged into I thread where I was commenting on the effect of American policy on Australia. I think the effects of America's freed trade agreements with other nations is very relivant to the the American-Australian aggreement.

alright, but. with the exception of canada (maybe) wouldnt you agree that no other NA countries hold a candle to america's economic might? now, other industrialized countries are more on the same level with america like, the EU, austrailia, and a few select asian countries.No, I believe figures show a steady decline in first-world nations with ecnomic ties to the United States.

As for Australia, oru economy has been forced to become largely internal and with continued pushes towards Americanisation we will become dependant on a foreign economy who is (rightly or otherwise) focused on their nation's growth, not ours.

so.... you're wanting your countries trading partners to ignor their best intrests so that austrailia can be the only one reaping the benefits? im sorry, but thats what people will tend to do look after themselves first
Tygaland
27-06-2004, 03:15
Embarrassed Australia? Slightly. Embarrassed himself? Definitely. But to say this is a phenomenon exclusive to the Liberal Party would involve some selective memory.
I seem to recall a couple of Greens childishly heckling the US President on his last visit and then refusing to leave the chambers after being ejected. I also recall Mr.Latham making some none too diplomatic comments about our American allies also.
Torontonias
27-06-2004, 03:33
Hey everbody! Well, I'm from Canada and let me tell you, since the North American Free Trade Agreement was instituted in the 80's, our economy has been going down the toilet, as American companies can pull out of Canada without having to pay any fees for doing so, and they move to Mexico. Apparently, cheap labour is more important than quality to American businesses. I agree with Australia that Free Trade with the U.S. is a bad idea. Until next time, see you later, EH?

NAFTA was passed in the 90's.

I think they were referring to the FTA Signed by Canada and the U.S in 1988, the FTA and NAFTA can be easily confused, as the latter is only different in the fact it was also signed my Mexico