I wish we had politicians with the courage and spine to say this.

[grbcane]

This is just common sense, assimilate !

A breath of fresh air to see someone lead with guts and determination. Australian Prime Minister does it again!!





Prime Minister Julia Gillard - Australia

Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks. Separately, Gillard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying she supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote: 'IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT... Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.'This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom. 'We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language!

'Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.''We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us. 'This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'. 'If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country that accepted you.

 

[kevinf57]

Wish someone here had the same b-ball’s as this woman

 

[lionsvision333]

Wow, that is absolutely beautifully put. Yes, we need that to be said here!

 

[grbcane]

When people come with the purpose of being part of the country they come to and assimilate,that’s what makes us a strong and successful country. Now we accentuate our differences driving us apart. What team is strong that highlights its differences, rather than looking for commonality?

 

[ZEKEMUG]

Internet Hoax

A viral message purports to quote former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard demanding that Muslim immigrants learn to speak English and adapt to Australian culture or else leave the country. But the inflammatory statements should not have been attributed to the PM, who never uttered them. The message appears to be an attempt to stoke American nationalism aan Islamophobia.
The source of this text is actually an editorial by U.S. Air Force veteran Barry Loudermilk. It has been slightly edited to fool readers into believing that the words were said by Australia's prime minister. Some of the errors are telling—for example, the reference to the nation's "pledge." In fact, Australia has an Oath of Allegiance, not a Pledge of Allegiance. Loudermilk's passionate screed was written in response to supposed attacks on "our sovereignty and our national identity." His original words have nothing to do with Australia, but they were generic enough to be appropriated and made to look otherwise.


By attributing Loudermilk's words to Gillard, the creator of this hoax probably hoped to give the impression that the sentiments expressed were mainstream enough that at least one world leader—Julia Gillard, in this case—was comfortable saying them aloud. The message ends with the hope that Americans might "find the courage to start speaking and voicing the same truths." In this way, the hoax preys on the reader's ignorance to encourage fear of outsiders and immigrants.


There are certainly others who share Loudermilk's views, but Prime Minister Julia Gillard isn't one of them.

 

[grbcane]

Internet Hoax

A viral message purports to quote former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard demanding that Muslim immigrants learn to speak English and adapt to Australian culture or else leave the country. But the inflammatory statements should not have been attributed to the PM, who never uttered them. The message appears to be an attempt to stoke American nationalism aan Islamophobia.
The source of this text is actually an editorial by U.S. Air Force veteran Barry Loudermilk. It has been slightly edited to fool readers into believing that the words were said by Australia's prime minister. Some of the errors are telling—for example, the reference to the nation's "pledge." In fact, Australia has an Oath of Allegiance, not a Pledge of Allegiance. Loudermilk's passionate screed was written in response to supposed attacks on "our sovereignty and our national identity." His original words have nothing to do with Australia, but they were generic enough to be appropriated and made to look otherwise.


By attributing Loudermilk's words to Gillard, the creator of this hoax probably hoped to give the impression that the sentiments expressed were mainstream enough that at least one world leader—Julia Gillard, in this case—was comfortable saying them aloud. The message ends with the hope that Americans might "find the courage to start speaking and voicing the same truths." In this way, the hoax preys on the reader's ignorance to encourage fear of outsiders and immigrants.


There are certainly others who share Loudermilk's views, but Prime Minister Julia Gillard isn't one of them.

Oh well, at least someone said it, I should have known a politician wouldn’t have the courage to say what should be said.

 

[ZEKEMUG]

Oh well, at least someone said it, I should have known a politician wouldn’t have the courage to say what should be said.

Only reason I found that is I went looking for press reaction.