something for Brits to think about - Page 4 - SV650.org

29-10-06, 08:42 PM

Banksy.

30-10-06, 12:35 PM

I moved to Belgium and spent 17 years there. I learnt to speak fluent Flemish and pretty good French, I made friends with the locals, went to a Flemish school, enjoyed the beer, the food and the culture. I didn't go around waving a large cross of St. George flag or claiming the Belgians were repressing me. Most Belgians are religious, but I am not. I didn't try to tell them their God doesn't exist, and they never tried to make me go to church. It is not hard to fit in, and indeed it gave me a broader view of different people and languages. Things can work perfectly if both sides are respectful, proud, friendly and open to new things.

30-10-06, 12:43 PM

I may have got this wrong, but I think that the aim of the Australian government was to relay a message of:

If you want to live here that's fine, but you are expected to integrate into our social culture, not the other way round. If you really want to live like you do "back home", then Australia probably isn't the right place for you.

Which, I don't think is wrong to be honest. However Aussies being Aussies, they're not the most subtle of people are they, so maybe we should take what was said in the context it was meant.

That's it, my post on the matter....

.

tinpants · 30-10-06, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelster

I may have got this wrong, but I think that the aim of the Australian government was to relay a message of:

If you want to live here that's fine, but you are expected to integrate into our social culture, not the other way round. If you really want to live like you do "back home", then Australia probably isn't the right place for you.

Which, I don't think is wrong to be honest. However Aussies being Aussies, they're not the most subtle of people are they, so maybe we should take what was said in the context it was meant.

That's it, my post on the matter....

.

Nicely put Steve. Totally agree.

30-10-06, 12:59 PM

I've always wanted to emmigrate to Australia. I have no problem fitting into their society.

I now have more reason to live there, no tip-toeing around people because of political correctness.

I'll leave my post on the matter at that.

tinpants · 30-10-06, 01:21 PM

I've just read another thread by the same author as this one. It would seem they are only interested in winding people up about muslims and racism in general. I think we've all had experience of another wind-up merchant like this in the not too distant past. GuyOwen.

All I'll say to them is "Be careful. We're a fairly tolerant bunch in here. Don't push your luck."

Spiderman · 30-10-06, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelster

I may have got this wrong, but I think that the aim of the Australian government was to relay a message of:

If you want to live here that's fine, but you are expected to integrate into our social culture, not the other way round. If you really want to live like you do "back home", then Australia probably isn't the right place for you.

Which, I don't think is wrong to be honest. However Aussies being Aussies, they're not the most subtle of people are they, so maybe we should take what was said in the context it was meant.

That's it, my post on the matter....

.

OMG, here i go again agreeing with Jelster. Either he's been on the funny stuff or I have.

I think this stance is abosolutely right by any Govt tbh. My family came here when i was 6 from the middle east and in no way did we expect that our culture and way of life would ever be the same again.
When i moved to live in the Canary Islands as an adult, i knew the first thing i needed to do was learn as much Spanish as i could...as quickly as i could. After all, imho, the best way to integrate someplace new is to speak their language. And ive found no matter how bad you are at it they at least appreciate the fact that youre trying.

30-10-06, 04:01 PM

Yeah, the locals in Belgium used to buy me beers cos they were so happy and surprised at an English person speaking a foreign language! We need more people like you Spidey

SoulKiss · 30-10-06, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davido

HOVI5 FOR PRESIDENT!

I'm gonna somewhere now and incite some hate.

And you just know his signature tune would be adapted from Team America - World Police

F*@K YEAH !!!

David

30-10-06, 04:10 PM

*spinning newspaper headline*

PRESIDENT HOVI5 DECLARES PINK LEATHERS COMPULSORY

30-10-06, 01:21 PM	#36
tinpants Ubique Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire Posts: 643	I've just read another thread by the same author as this one. It would seem they are only interested in winding people up about muslims and racism in general. I think we've all had experience of another wind-up merchant like this in the not too distant past. GuyOwen. All I'll say to them is "Be careful. We're a fairly tolerant bunch in here. Don't push your luck." __________________ Jesus loves you. Everyone else thinks you're a pillock

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
The Brits + Duffy !	pete m	Idle Banter	23	19-02-09 10:51 PM
Rolex and the Brits.	Pedrosa	Idle Banter	33	06-11-07 10:19 PM
Crash.NET - Five Brits line up for Moto GP.	NewsBot	News	0	23-12-06 07:06 PM
Not many Brits staying here.....	Jabba	Photos	5	27-08-06 07:49 PM
Brits	Demonz	Idle Banter	0	15-02-06 04:35 PM

30-10-06, 12:35 PM	#32
Warthog Guest Posts: n/a	I moved to Belgium and spent 17 years there. I learnt to speak fluent Flemish and pretty good French, I made friends with the locals, went to a Flemish school, enjoyed the beer, the food and the culture. I didn't go around waving a large cross of St. George flag or claiming the Belgians were repressing me. Most Belgians are religious, but I am not. I didn't try to tell them their God doesn't exist, and they never tried to make me go to church. It is not hard to fit in, and indeed it gave me a broader view of different people and languages. Things can work perfectly if both sides are respectful, proud, friendly and open to new things.

30-10-06, 12:43 PM	#33
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	I may have got this wrong, but I think that the aim of the Australian government was to relay a message of: If you want to live here that's fine, but you are expected to integrate into our social culture, not the other way round. If you really want to live like you do "back home", then Australia probably isn't the right place for you. Which, I don't think is wrong to be honest. However Aussies being Aussies, they're not the most subtle of people are they, so maybe we should take what was said in the context it was meant. That's it, my post on the matter.... .

30-10-06, 12:59 PM	#35
Baph Guest Posts: n/a	I've always wanted to emmigrate to Australia. I have no problem fitting into their society. I now have more reason to live there, no tip-toeing around people because of political correctness. I'll leave my post on the matter at that.

30-10-06, 04:01 PM	#38
Warthog Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, the locals in Belgium used to buy me beers cos they were so happy and surprised at an English person speaking a foreign language! We need more people like you Spidey

30-10-06, 04:10 PM	#40
Warthog Guest Posts: n/a	spinning newspaper headline PRESIDENT HOVI5 DECLARES PINK LEATHERS COMPULSORY

29-10-06, 08:42 PM	#31
philipMac Guest Posts: n/a	Banksy.