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Originally Posted by Moses
Think about it. A fellow from a country that had a "whites only" immigration policy till the '70's finds the race issue in our national election "astonishing".
That's a little disingenuous, don't you think?
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How so? Australia has had race issues in it's history, as has the US and many, many other countries. You may well think that Australian policies of 35 years ago preclude Australians trying to understand American politics today. I don't. Obviously, I am interested in your political system, if for no other reason than as a close ally the actions of the US will directly affect Australia.
I am surprised that my effort to understand politics in the US earns such a rebuke. Would you prefer outsiders praise (or criticise) your system without making any attempt to understand it?
I may well bridle at
unqualified criticism of Australia, but I am not going to foam at the mouth if some-one says "hey mate, can you tell me why.........."