Category Archives: Australia

Why Are Japanese Kids So Polite?

A friend visiting Japan messages me: I find it very interesting that a lot of bogan (dumb) Australian (and dumb American parents too) will always excuse their children’s poor behaviour in public saying things like “boys will be boys,” “you … Continue reading

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The Call Of The Genes

I asked a friend who’s lived his whole life in Australia but his genes are Korean, who he supported in the following match. He said South Korea. He’s currently in Japan and reports: “Japan is a polite society, I personally … Continue reading

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Americans Down Under In WWII

According to local legend, several hundred Australian soldiers took up arms and started shooting at an encampment of American soldiers near Townsville. The Americans began shooting back. Finally the officers managed to calm things down. Australians couldn’t countenance that black … Continue reading

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The Jews In Australia

Prior to age 22, I never once had a conversation about “the Jews.” My friends, family and relatives never talked to me about “the Jews.” We all admired the pluck of Israel, but I had to convert to Judaism to … Continue reading

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The Australian Moment: How We Were Made For These Times II

I’m reading this 2012 book: * The chapter “From Olive to Yellow” recounts the change in Australian immigration from British to south European to Asian. George Megalogenis writes: My favorite opinion poll is the one that would have stopped my … Continue reading

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