lionnoisy SG Immediately after World War II, Australia had a population of 7 million, the same size as Belgium. But we now have a population of 20 million and, incidentally, Belgium has a population of only 10 million. Australia is the sixth biggest country in the world by land mass. We have the 13 th economy in the world, depending what measure of GDP you use. Our economy is bigger than all the countries in Asia except China, Japan and Korea. We're not a little country - we're a country with significant strengths and resources.by Alexander Downer, MP MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS, AUSTRALIA. Speech to the Asialink Chairman's Dinner. Melbourne, 1 December 2005 ''Australia's Engagement with Asia'' 2.It is ok for him to boost Aussie is a very big country.But he said:Rather, a continuing strong and cooperative relationship with Singapore will give us the best chance of influencing that government in the future. 3.How can a country says openly to influence another country? Where is his manner??Shall we e mail to Aussie MFA to protest? How do Belgium feel?
ndmmxiaomayi SG Ask Aussie to protect us? Remember how the British ran away during WWII. Never rely on others. Anyway, I know what you meant. You mean protest. I think Australia dares to say they can influence another country because a lot of students go there and study. A lot of Singapore students themselves already go there to study. When these students come back, they bring the Australian culture back, therefore affecting Singaporeans and can influence Singapore.
lionnoisy SG Why ban?Did i lie here?I just state the facts and let u guys discuss here? Have I ask u guys to burn the Aussie Embassy? We have canning--no joke? Pl read the mind of Aussie leaders.Then u know their people's thinking better. Like the Chinese says,''The upper column is slant,the lower column also.''
fudgester SG Please post this in one of the many threads we already have on Nguyen. Oh, before I forget.... +1. Ok, close and ban please.
ShutterBug SG As of yesterday, any Singaporean in or going to Australia, needs to look over your shoulder as you walk around there. You might get clobbered. (very likely)
ndmmxiaomayi SG In Australia, there are already racial attacks even before this case. So it does not matter if we are going to Australia or whehter we are in Australia.
