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Posted by: singham
4th Feb 2012 04:29am
Ask Not what the country has done for you Ask yourself what you have done for the Country
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Sil sil
I wished people who choose to come to this country remind themselves what attracted them here & not try & make it what they are running away from!
Sil sil
Yes I always check labels & buy australian along with free range eggs etc, it's crazy to think that we cannot support local business. I think it seems very expensive because we are comparing to some really cheap prices from overseas, but I think huge supermarkets who buy complete crops at a time should pay farmers fairly & charge customers fairly, I hear they pay nothing to our farmers but charge retail for apples $6 per kg, crazy at their bulk but capacity we should be buying them retail at $2per kg & shareholders still making a profit!
jjdrer
As water restrictions have prevented viable growing of fruit and vegetables in large areas of Aust. -- especially NSW, Vic and SA we all need to grow some of our own - even if just some that are suitable to grow in pots that will otherwise be imported. Some small vegies and herbs can be grown amongst your flowers and shrubs. e.g. carrots and the onion family. It is shocking the wide variety of vegetables that are actually imported that could easily be grown in Aust.
speki
Love it. this reminds me of a movie I once saw. that was once! by the way
speki
Love it. this reminds me of a movie I once saw. that was once! by the way
jules06
people struggle to go past imported products when the price is low compared to aussie made. if we refuse to put these products on the shelves then we will feel fine paying aussies for products made here. cheap products from o/s are inferior and do not meet our standards.. i love to buy from my local foodland which stocks local and australian made products, i also purchase fruit and veg from the local fruit and vegetable garden and buy australian made high quality food for my pets. Nutro pet food is great by the way
ozziedigger
The boat people will be mentioned here i`m sure.If this subject is about loving our country,I must say the europeans who arrived in Oz after the WWII have been the best possible example of Oz patriotism.I married into one of these families when "wog" was a common name.These people were very poor,but not much time passed before they were all employed and living in their own homes.I,an ozzie,looked at the Australians,there strikes,holidays,sickies etc.and doubly respected the in-laws.BUT don`t ask me about the present day refugees,that`s another story.
Obviously,i hope,what i`m saying is,a lot of changes need to be made asap to
save our country going down the gurgler.The farmers need help, this translates
to Australia needs help,this translates to our "leaders" giving help to Australians
and Australia only.
kath
this comment is so true i do everything i possibly can to protect everything around me if we don,t look after our planet there will be no future look at whats happening to the Great Barrier Reef
singham
I think you have come to the point now, but structuring building and sharing business is also in one way good for the development of the country. There is one important point that we should concentrate much where the economy of the country is concerned. We should always try to save our money instead of selling. I have been repeatedly saying that every citizen should concentrate in promoting someway to save the economy. This idea in one way reduce burrowing foreign aide.We should not go to the extent of "Putting the Cart before the Horse"
moo
yes its not what the country can do for you its what you are capapble of doing and share in the way of business
moo
I have helped with structuring, building
singham
As a faithful citizen of Australia first think about the freedom given to the Australian Citizens. As a Australian Citizen I will do whatever possible to develop my country rather than thinking about the other countries. See that your country is well developed and do whatever you can for the other countries. I recently mentioned to Rachel about Malaysia which was at one stage almost grounded
What happened there, the people were United and developed the country in
every respect - such as Food,Harvest their produce and weave their own Material
and Clothes. They concentrated much on their own products. It is true Australia
has advanced in selling Technology,Research and Education.
John
I think it is becoming 'Ask not what the world can do for you. Ask what you can do for the world.'
Most of us reap the benefit, even when not all of us may do.
This goes for Australia as well as any other country.
Do we, or can we all grow our own food, harvest our own cotton, weave our own material and make our own clothers......?
If one country got the resources and able to manufacture cheaper than Australia, why should Australia import the resources for manufacturing to make it dearer for Australians?
Australia may be better in selling technology, research or education to the world?
Fluffy
if I "do" for my country, will the goverment give away overseas, or will we really benefit? If they can't lower our prices then pay the disadvantaged overseas workers more. That would help their lives and make local pricing more competitive.
singham
I am unable to understand what you are talking about. The country expects each and every citizen to work unitedly for the economy growth and stability. Not only in Australia any country it is essential at times to get expert consultation or work force from another country. It does not mean they are paying for nothing. Do not
be selfish. As a citizen it is your duty to ask yourself what you can do to work for the economy growth of the country and then submit your demands to the government in power. Hope I have satisfied you as much as I could. Anxious to meet you again on some other subject.
Rachel
I believe we are all doing our bit by respecting and acceptingeach other, no matter what colour, religion, sex or race and obeying Australian Law. These things are of course what make Australia the safe, multicultural society we know and live in!
moo
Yes you are right but you have to remember we have to sacrifice a bit because no one lives forever and we must win the people for the country and not the country thats why we have to look after each other when it comes to money because money is only paper
and it can take away ouir stengths and our capabilities of doing things
moo
Yes you are right but believe it or not if we dont respect the laws of a country we can have our values of hope, integrity, socialising, marketing ruined by not
cooperating
singham
Excellent, you have come to the point. I am certain that this unity will continue
as Australian Citizens and face a war if and when declared. When we are at a war we cannot think of each others culture. If there is a war certainley it will affect the economy growth and stability of the entire world. Hope we understand each other and concentrate on some other discussion.
Rachel
YEs I agree, but by accepting and respecting each other, we are all working together, UNITED if you like, which can only strengthen our nation and economy! If our country is at the stage of virtual civil war because we all can't get along and respect each others culture this would most certainly be the end of any economic growth or stability we have as a country!
singham
The matter of respecting and accepting each other is definitely a MUST but at the same time we as Lawful Australians concentrate on three important matters i.e.
UNITY,DEVELOPMENT & SECURITY of our Peaceful Country Australia. I also wish to remind you that at one stage Malaysia was almost grounded economicaly,but the Mala ysians were United and put the country back to prosper because of their affection to the country
Dat
In other words buy Australian before we lose all our jobs.
s
I have found a website while researching Bonds and it is a website that makes its clothing in Australia by ex staff and equipment from Bonds as Bonds is now made overseas.
The website is :-
http://www.tuffys-tuffetts.com.au/
r43026a
You are so correct! Such items that are imported are produced to the same standard as required by our nanny governments, with the government not taking the necessary inspections of imported foodstuffs. I realise that by making such a claim some will consider my statements as being racist, but please bear in mind I am referring to the quality of the food allowed into this country from nations that do not have the same strict regime of controls over the actual processing plants.
speki
You just hit the nail on the head so to speak. awesome!
kath
Very true i try and buy Australian, i admit it is very hard to find Australian products in the supermarkets i buy some products from Dick Smiths on line store we have to support our Australian farmers
moo
its better to create jobs here in Australia that can
create more jobs and boost the economy by selling overseas
moo
create jobs that are good for the people and to get back capital to boost economy
eugenie
absolutely, Australia will die unless we stop buying cans of food & everything else made overseas