tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.comments2023-11-15T18:36:00.714+11:00Seeking Asylum Down UnderAlteregowunderbandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18329114155068414378noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-78988390200229570782012-02-28T15:41:47.794+11:002012-02-28T15:41:47.794+11:00Nauru is not a devil island. i am quite fed up wit...Nauru is not a devil island. i am quite fed up with these stories of asylum seekers feeling lonely and locked up in nauru. in the previous project of having asylum seekers in nauru was not at all what you are led to believe. children actually went to the local school with nauruan children i should know i went to school with them. asylum seekers were allowed to leave and have activities outside the camp (there are low fences surrounding the camp) it is true that they are kept under supervision but not under lock and chain. they go swimming, they have bike rides around the island. all your thinking are extreme lock down situations. we the people of nauru are very friendly, we are not racist nor do we hold any prejudice against the asylum seekers that arrived in Nauru. we are proud and not raggety looking beggars that you see on the side of the street. as with all foreign projects starting on any country it will bring good to the economy but we are not desperately in need. we are slowly getting back on our feet and we will continue to with or without the "pacific solution" you, author of this story are being inconsiderate and should go to Nauru and see for yourself what type of life awaits the asylum seekers if they are to arrive on island.<br /><br />with dissapointment<br /><br />someone that was thereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-21034525371154195192011-08-18T12:20:58.420+10:002011-08-18T12:20:58.420+10:00What you've received is a pro-forma response. ...What you've received is a pro-forma response. <i>"Interviewer played 'Devil's Advocate' ... duty to present testing interview ... Opposition received similar treatment ... blah blah."</i><br /><br />They simply paste the unique identifying details of the case into the blanks. I can state this with confidence because I've received several such responses myself that follow identical format and wording.<br /><br />The simple fact is: no matter how serious the complaint, the ABC never upholds complaints of bias. They find themselves in the clear every time.<br /><br />Imagine if another business conducted itself in this way - where complainers are always wrong, and the business itself always in the right. It would be a joke! But it's standard procedure for the ABC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-36202762486553332652011-08-01T12:03:07.642+10:002011-08-01T12:03:07.642+10:00"The problem with Australian politics right n...<b>"The problem with Australian politics right now is Coalition extremism!"</b><br /><br />Keep saying it, Mark!Patricia WAhttp://polliepomes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-23870855433539184252011-06-28T10:56:25.407+10:002011-06-28T10:56:25.407+10:00Well said Mark- we just put that message up on the...Well said Mark- we just put that message up on the Getup ABC reform campaign page too ( http://suggest.getup.org.au/forums/60819-getup-campaign-suggestions/suggestions/1684971-petition-for-abc-to-return-to-its-charter )<br /><br />In the last month, this campaign push has gone from 22nd up to 16th place on the Getup site, with 2150 votes now, over 900 registered 'supporters', and only 580 votes to go before we reach the top 10 :)Sam Chttp://suggest.getup.org.au/forums/60819-getup-campaign-suggestions/suggestions/1684971-petition-for-abc-to-return-to-its-charternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-59653541201156175572011-06-25T09:00:20.339+10:002011-06-25T09:00:20.339+10:00What can I do to help?
Where do I start?What can I do to help?<br /><br />Where do I start?Patricia WAhttp://polliepomes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-28757973658376506202011-06-23T11:33:31.226+10:002011-06-23T11:33:31.226+10:00Halleluja! Ain't that the truth brother.Halleluja! Ain't that the truth brother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-21325685116626267272011-06-21T12:52:03.361+10:002011-06-21T12:52:03.361+10:00Spot on, Mark! We need to keep saying this over ...Spot on, Mark! We need to keep saying this over and over. I guess there's no hope of a slogan? Something like <i>"Tony's Toxic, Not <br />The Tax!"</i>Patricia WAhttp://polliepomes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-39147938458025431872011-06-10T09:43:55.466+10:002011-06-10T09:43:55.466+10:00well said, thankyou.well said, thankyou.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-80246554608446719722011-06-09T22:25:17.146+10:002011-06-09T22:25:17.146+10:00Thanks Sam, I joined the Getup campaign a while ba...Thanks Sam, I joined the Getup campaign a while back and left a comment.Alteregowunderbandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329114155068414378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-25709152675532699822011-06-09T22:19:44.668+10:002011-06-09T22:19:44.668+10:00Thanks for your generous feedback Lyn. This issue...Thanks for your generous feedback Lyn. This issue has been a canker on our body politic for too long!Alteregowunderbandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329114155068414378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-28572975048996872492011-06-09T20:22:18.389+10:002011-06-09T20:22:18.389+10:00Hi Mark
Congratulations on your work.
Excellent a...Hi Mark<br /><br />Congratulations on your work.<br />Excellent article as always.<br />Seeking Asylum Down Under is a Credit to the Blogosphere, presenting Genuine, honest, well thought out articles.<br /><br />CheersLynhttp://www.thepoliticalsword.com/page/LYNS-DAILY-LINKS.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-81166024220688269332011-06-09T19:32:42.034+10:002011-06-09T19:32:42.034+10:00This issue is certainly one of many reasons why th...This issue is certainly one of many reasons why the campaign concept on Getup, calling for action to restore integrity, impartiality, and intelligence in ABC News coverage, is so important.<br /><br />Hopefully enough people will visit this Getup page, and express support for the cause, so that Getup acts on it:<br /><br />http://suggest.getup.org.au/forums/60819-campaign-ideas/suggestions/1684971-petition-for-abc-to-return-to-its-charter?ref=titleSam Chttp://suggest.getup.org.au/forums/60819-campaign-ideas/suggestions/1684971-petition-for-abc-to-return-to-its-charter?ref=titlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-47918765824156693302011-05-28T23:05:50.818+10:002011-05-28T23:05:50.818+10:00Hi Lyn, Thanks for your comment. I am a great adm...Hi Lyn, Thanks for your comment. I am a great admirer of The Political Sword blog and frequently peruse the links you provide.Alteregowunderbandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329114155068414378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-21617118984977003622011-05-28T17:58:34.311+10:002011-05-28T17:58:34.311+10:00Hi Mark
Excellent post. The ABC and Chris Uhlma...Hi Mark <br /><br />Excellent post. The ABC and Chris Uhlmann has been a bone of contention on "The Political Sword" and commented on relentlessly, the interruptions by Uhlmann are disgraceful, what's more, he is not interested in an answer. Ad Astra did start up an ABC file a few months ago, inviting commenters to post their complaints.<br /><br />This is a link to one article<br />by Ad Astra you may be interested in: <br /> http://www.thepoliticalsword.com/post/2011/03/14/The-Day-News-Limited-Took-Over-Our-ABC.aspx <br /><br />You have written a perfect letter to the ABC, you deserve a perfect reply. <br /><br />CheersLynhttp://www.thepoliticalsword.com/page/LYNS-DAILY-LINKS.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-64733835779450528662011-05-28T15:12:01.735+10:002011-05-28T15:12:01.735+10:00Mark, more power to you on your very noble cause. ...Mark, more power to you on your very noble cause. The ABC has been infected with a right-wing religious virus that shapes every part of its news and current affairs output. The flabby excuse they have offered you is their way of indicating that we know you know were biased and we don't care. It will require great care to remove this lot. Good luckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-40347391443076705802011-05-28T13:21:00.230+10:002011-05-28T13:21:00.230+10:00Very well said: I agree with all aspects of what y...Very well said: I agree with all aspects of what you write. Again the obfuscation and churlishness (or should I say wounded innocence?) of the ABC is highlighted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-56039048093533620572011-01-19T18:15:55.387+11:002011-01-19T18:15:55.387+11:00What was the output after writing this human right...What was the output after writing this human rights letters? Hope the prime minister will react soon! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.resumeformat.org/australian-resume-format.html" rel="nofollow">Australian Resume Format</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-9406564473181727402010-12-29T21:38:13.247+11:002010-12-29T21:38:13.247+11:00Well said. Although you have tried to paint a chee...Well said. Although you have tried to paint a cheerful picture with your hope for 2011, I was shocked to ready your post, because it highlights how little we have travelled since Tampa. Yes, some progression here and there no doubt, but overall the mood of the public if anything has worsened towards the plight of people seeking asylum in this country.<br /><br />I will continue to read your posts with great interest.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569588917534969381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-28832534929312705002010-08-17T08:54:35.280+10:002010-08-17T08:54:35.280+10:00Thanks for your feedback David. Could'nt agre...Thanks for your feedback David. Could'nt agree more with your observation on our tendency to follow the US down dark smelly holes.Alteregowunderbandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329114155068414378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-19055723160630405702010-08-17T08:52:57.841+10:002010-08-17T08:52:57.841+10:00Hi M (do I know you?)
thanks for the feedback. L...Hi M (do I know you?)<br /><br />thanks for the feedback. Labor may fall over the line but the general malaise in the area of human rights will not be addressed easily...Alteregowunderbandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329114155068414378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-18860339818301346312010-08-17T06:02:43.207+10:002010-08-17T06:02:43.207+10:00You are right, I was at the time of the 'child...You are right, I was at the time of the 'children overboard' lie, the 'core and non core' promises, embarrassed by how the media was supporting the right wing side of the debate and they are at it now.<br />It is like we have have to follow the USA down the toilet with racism, anti-environment, anti progress and anti worker themes.<br /> DavidDavidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-39327983382789940242010-08-11T14:32:52.090+10:002010-08-11T14:32:52.090+10:00Depressing stuff all round. I wanted to say I'...Depressing stuff all round. I wanted to say I'm grateful for your writings here. And thanks for the tip re: Metcalfe's book!Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-36253302852107874212010-07-05T12:19:54.355+10:002010-07-05T12:19:54.355+10:00Good post, let's hope for a good outcome but I...Good post, let's hope for a good outcome but I am fearfulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-52471612128864187412010-01-27T10:40:25.614+11:002010-01-27T10:40:25.614+11:00Good News of Tony Abbott. This is impressive artic...Good News of Tony Abbott. This is impressive article.<br /><a href="http://www.lawaonline.com" rel="nofollow">Videos</a>Newshttp://www.lawaonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906396.post-2766493842687167772008-08-25T16:42:00.000+10:002008-08-25T16:42:00.000+10:00Amnesty keeps a watch on all countries who violate...Amnesty keeps a watch on all countries who violate human rights, However, nothing has been on a scale of the brutalisation of Tibet since WW2. In the case of Tibet a whole people have been subjugated (yes, as in the case of the North American Indians - I agree) and who have been subject to cultural genocide (yes, that happened to the North American Indians). The difference sunshine is that Tibet is happening in our time and we can do something about it!Alteregowunderbandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329114155068414378noreply@blogger.com