Elise Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 I like the Howard government, labour just stuffs things financially for us. Remember Keating? The recession that we had to have? He screwed our economy, and we have just gotten back on track, so I will be voting for liberal in the next election. The only thing I don't like about Howard, is the IR laws, and the GST when it was implemented. Apart from that, Johnny is doing a great job, and it shows in the polls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaSilva Posted August 1, 2006 Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Im neither a lover or a hater of John Howard but it always really annoys me when people say he's the worst thing about this country etc etc. Australia has always had it pretty good. Maybe when we get the likes of Sadam Hussein, Adolf Hitler or anyone of their type in charge - maybe then we will see just how good we really have it. For me the best thing about Australia is the freedom. The worst thing is the clash of cultures at the moment - gang rapes, terrorist threats etc. I love Australia. And Ive gotta say - THE very best thing about Australia is ME Have a nice day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishgirl01 Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Ireland Good: Culture, People and Landscapes. Bad: Death-toll on roads, VERY expensive ( €6 for a BigMac! ) and Bad Health department. Could'nt have put it better myself Cal. The death toll on the roads is just ridiculous and our health care system is a shambles but the good definately out weighs the bad. Irish people are really friendly and we've got some great traditions e.g. St Patricks Day. Im proud to be Irish!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess_in_pink Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Good: £30 EMA per week from september just for carrying on with futher education. Bad: weather can be really bad most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Tess- Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Australia: Well, It's Australia! Need I say more? Bad: Guy Sebastian, and Petrol prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellen_xoxo Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Australia: good- The sun, the surf, the sport, Lucas Neill, The fact that its home. bad- the government not giving any money to the crapo schools like mine, drought, wolf creek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TabbyCool Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 England The good things: Glastonbury! Freedom The countryside Cultural diversity (not so much where I live, but definitely in London and some of the other major cities) Free higher education for people who can't afford to pay The bad things: Crime Drunken idiots who leave the streets covered in pee and vomit every weekend (this happens a LOT in Newcastle!) The incompetence of the welfare state - people are allowed to just leave school and sit around on their backsides all day, not making any attempt to get educated or get a job, yet they are given about £50 a week for doing nothing, whereas students have to get a loan to pay for their living costs because they can't get any dole money... Ok, rant over! Maybe it would be more interesting for people to say what's good and bad about their town, rather than their whole country? I mean, there are lots of people who will live in the same country and like and dislike similar things, whereas the towns we live in will be more diverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Maybe it would be more interesting for people to say what's good and bad about their town, rather than their whole country? I mean, there are lots of people who will live in the same country and like and dislike similar things, whereas the towns we live in will be more diverse. Then my comments would be all negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katya Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Speaking of Ireland being expensive, I went there for a weekend before the Euro was introduced, and it cost me £17.50 for four vodka's and lemonade! I nearly hit the roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Speaking of Ireland being expensive, I went there for a weekend before the Euro was introduced, and it cost me £17.50 for four vodka's and lemonade! I nearly hit the roof. Yes... VERY expensive! I bought a selection pack of bars, it cost €5.50, We opened the bag and out fell 8 mini bars (very, very small bars). I almost died! A pint of Guiness in Central Dublin cost €5. Then in the boglands(The countryside), it costs €2.50... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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