49 minutes ago, halloween said:

 

You just don't get it, do you? It's none of America's bloody business how Australia runs its democracy or who it accepts money from. Why don't you take a long hard look at your own version, and try fixing some of the problems there - the 40% of eligible voters who just don't bother, and the intrusion of party politics into your justice system might be a place to start.

 

We are well aware of China's history and world view, and of the value of our trade with them. But at least they don't expect us to follow them, mostly to add a touch of respectability, as they invade yet another Asian country.

 

BTW your disparagement of the Whitlam government is far at odds with the view of most Australians. The GG you mention was an alcoholic and one of the most despised men in Australian history.

 

You just don't get it, do you? It's none of America's bloody business how Australia runs its democracy or who it accepts money from.

 

I am on to it exactly.

 

U.S. and Australia are formal mutual defense treaty allies. As I'd noted, FDI in Oz by US investors currently totals $570 billion, which means trade isn't everything. It's the hard headed who don't get it. USA has a direct interest in Australia just as it has a direct interest in the CCP China.

 

 

 

We are well aware of China's history and world view, and of the value of our trade with them. But at least they don't expect us to follow them, mostly to add a touch of respectability, as they invade yet another Asian country

 

They are invading your country now. It is in the direct national security interest of the United States to mention it to youse guyz down under over there. 

7 hours ago, halloween said:

 

You just don't get it, do you? It's none of America's bloody business how Australia runs its democracy or who it accepts money from. Why don't you take a long hard look at your own version, and try fixing some of the problems there - the 40% of eligible voters who just don't bother, and the intrusion of party politics into your justice system might be a place to start.

 

We are well aware of China's history and world view, and of the value of our trade with them. But at least they don't expect us to follow them, mostly to add a touch of respectability, as they invade yet another Asian country.

 

BTW your disparagement of the Whitlam government is far at odds with the view of most Australians. The GG you mention was an alcoholic and one of the most despised men in Australian history.

The US wasn't telling Australia what to do.  Just voicing a concern.  The same one voiced by Australians?

 

As for problems in the US, they are trying to address them.  Don't assume they aren't.  Touchy.