News & Events - September 2006

Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks. A day after a group of mainstream Muslim leaders pledged loyalty to Australia and her Queen at a special meeting with Prime Minister John Howard, he and his Ministers made it clear that extremists would face a crackdown.

Treasurer Peter Costello, seen as heir apparent to Howard, hinted that some radical clerics could be asked to leave the country if they did not accept that Australia was a secular state, and its laws were made by parliament.

"If those are not your values, if you want a country which has Sharia law or a theocratic state, then Australia is not for you", he said on National Television. "I'd be saying to clerics who are teaching that there are two laws governing people in Australia: one the Australian law and another the Islamic law, that is false. If you can't agree with parliamentary law, independent courts, democracy, and would prefer Sharia law and have the opportunity to go to another country, which practices it, perhaps, then, that's a better option", Costello said. Asked whether he meant radical clerics would be forced to leave, he said those with dual citizenship could possibly be asked to move to the other country.

Education Minister Brendan Nelson later told reporters that Muslims who did not want to accept local values should "clear off. Basically people who don't want to be Australians, and who don't want, to live by Australian values and understand them, well then, they can basically clear off", he said.

Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques

Quote: "IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians."

However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the 'politically correct' crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others.

"I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to Australia. However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand. This idea of Australia being a multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. And as Australians, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society ... Learn the language! Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture. We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us. If the Southern Cross offends you, or you don't like "A Fair Go", then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from. By all means, keep your culture, but do not force it on others. This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'. If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted."

Maybe if we circulate this amongst ourselves, American citizens will find the backbone to start speaking and voting the same truths!

2006-09-19 17:31:37 · 16 answers · asked by karrialaska 2 in Current Events

I was watching the news the other day and this was mentioned as a possibility in the future. I was wondering what everyone thinks about it?

2006-09-19 17:30:06 · 19 answers · asked by shortydolphin 3 in Current Events

Seems to me he made a lot of good points... No ranting or raving. A lot of of truth in what he said.. Basically.. that how can the UN council bring nations like Britain and the USA to heel when they are such a big part of it, and that , the more powerfull nations where lording it over the less powerfull.. What did you think?

2006-09-19 17:15:24 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4 in Current Events

2006-09-19 17:15:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - News & Events

can u giv me a breif info of the top IT companys

2006-09-19 17:12:15 · 1 answers · asked by maverickmonk 2 in Current Events

here it is, the election is coming the issue could be settled b4 election if the pressure was put on and issue exposed. Not one single republican has stated that they favor keeping the internet neutral same for everyone as it is. People you will lose your current influence for 2 more years if this issue is not put up front.

No one can prove what is kept silent but group silence can show an intention is likely

2006-09-19 17:11:11 · 5 answers · asked by icheeknows 5 in Other - News & Events

Now that Pluto has been demoted?

2006-09-19 16:53:58 · 12 answers · asked by a kinder, gentler me 7 in Current Events

Just so you know buddy, the guy that just took over Thailand, the military leader..........he is a muslim.

2006-09-19 16:45:42 · 10 answers · asked by nightfall7979 2 in Current Events

bumper-sticker ads against the President , on the website where you go to donate . I am sad to see that ; but I wouldn't donate a nickel after seeing that . That is wrong , DOG ! Shame on you for allowing that .

2006-09-19 16:44:58 · 7 answers · asked by missmayzie 7 in Current Events

2006-09-19 16:42:15 · 7 answers · asked by octanetwenty 1 in Other - News & Events

2006-09-19 16:37:21 · 9 answers · asked by partyguy20062001 1 in Current Events

I AM!!!

2006-09-19 16:33:47 · 6 answers · asked by Nikki 2 in Other - News & Events

Some who have written about Dogs leagal fund are very selfish and self centered people who only care about themselves in my opinion. We are all Americans if we can help we should. Do not be Self absorbed thats what americans should not be about.

2006-09-19 16:32:14 · 5 answers · asked by nesara w 1 in Current Events

How many people think its hilarious when those psychos out west, who stock up on guns preparing for the RACE WAR leave their guns unlocked and their kid gets ahold of it, kills themselves by accident and then the owener goes to jail?

2006-09-19 16:04:29 · 8 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - News & Events

2006-09-19 16:02:53 · 2 answers · asked by nicole p 1 in Other - News & Events

Do all the terrorists and insurgents have to be captured or killed for troops to come home or is it that Democracy has to take root before US soldiers can come home? Or both? Or what?

2006-09-19 15:58:57 · 6 answers · asked by Professor Armitage 7 in Current Events

I saw the new tickle me elmo this morning, and I laughed my *** off. Is this truely going to be the next big thing for kids toys? Who is going to try to get it and who can't stand it already?

2006-09-19 15:54:03 · 7 answers · asked by artqueen5 2 in Current Events

what do u guys thinkof goths iam one my mom hates it but i call it expressing myself what do u think???

2006-09-19 15:45:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

country taken by the military and martial law has declared

2006-09-19 15:44:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

The U.S. military is likely to maintain and may even increase its force of more than 140,000 troops in Iraq through next spring, the top American commander in the region said Tuesday in one of the gloomiest assessments yet of when troops may come home


Gen. John Abizaid, commander of the U.S. Central Command, said military leaders would consider adding troops or extending the Iraq deployments of other units Until sectarian violence spiked early this year, Bush administration officials had voiced hopes that this election year would see significant U.S. troop reductions in what has become a widely unpopular war.
"If it's necessary to do that because the military situation on the ground requires that, we'll do it," Abizaid said of longer deployments. "If we have to call in more forces because it's our military judgment that we need more forces, we'll do it."

We are in a serious dilemma

2006-09-19 15:43:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2006-09-19 15:42:51 · 8 answers · asked by partyguy20062001 1 in Current Events

Besides the fact that I am a NewYorker who watched the towers fall in front of me, and highly versed in science such as Physics and Geology, I find it impossible to accept the news cover stories claiming that the Arabs who hijacked 2 jets were able to bring down both the towers.

Their is a mountain of evidence to consider but frankly, knowing things such as the melting point of steel and the temperature of jet fuel leads me to believe that the WTC was DEMOLISHED by choice rather than the victim of an attack.

The obvious reason the WTC was destroyed was to usher in a new era of warfare in the middle East with America and Israel on the frontlines.

After seeing this video,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIxHjYsgaqs
and hearing Silverstein's comments (which he later recanted claiming "pull it" meant to pull the contengency of firemen out...")
I am certain that the WTC was a conspiracy launched by a Jewish Communist Oligarchy.

Silverstein made 7 BILLION dollars from this

2006-09-19 15:39:52 · 14 answers · asked by ? 1 in Media & Journalism

I'm a guy, but I couldn't help the emotion that is involved with the Steve Irwin story.

2006-09-19 15:39:20 · 8 answers · asked by vande-man 3 in Current Events

Mexico won't let us go there to pick up a rapist who has been convicted 86 times here in the US? How twisted is this!

2006-09-19 15:37:27 · 10 answers · asked by Sara 6 in Current Events

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14897315/?GT1=8506

The canadian who was imprisoned, tortured, etc. for being a terrorist, only to be found completely innocent. Was this:

a) A small price to pay for what must be done to protect ourselves

b) A miscommunication that caused an accident. We should be a bit more careful

c) Something horrible that warrants review into US policies

d) A demonstration of just how inappropriate the US is being, and how far overboard the US has gone

e) An unforgivable demonstration of the evil side of the US government. The US is out of control

2006-09-19 15:28:46 · 10 answers · asked by DougDoug_ 6 in Current Events

Today: August 19, 2006, before UN.

Bush spoke directly to the people of Iran saying America respects Islam, the Iranian nation's rich history and culture and that he looks to a day when the two peoples "can be good friends and close partners in the cause of peace."

That's very different from 2002 when Bush said Iran was part of an "axis of evil."

2006-09-19 15:28:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

Okay Guys I am doing on a paper why should Prostitution Illegal i need some website. say why Prostitution Is Bad if you could give me any good site i would be thankful !!!!!!!

2006-09-19 15:22:39 · 10 answers · asked by Wild Bill 1 in Other - News & Events

If you are going to be rude then please do not respond. I know that many people did not agree with the way Steve behaved, but you know what, he got his message across! He is now dead and deserves peace. He was my hero, I am 29, and have a real love for ALL ANIMALS and I only wish I had the means to get my message across like Steve did! He was an amazing man, by the way he treated animals and people alike. May God bless him and his family, and may his legacy live on in his children.....NOW, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND THE SONG "HE CHANGED THE WORLD" THAT THEY SONG AT HIS MEMORIAL? THANK YOU!

2006-09-19 15:21:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - News & Events

HE CAPTURED A SERIAL RAPIST THAT WAS CHARGED IN 87 RAPES! ANDREW LUSTER WAS A FUGITIVE AND DOG BROUGHT HIM TO JUSTICE!!

NOW DOG CHAPMAN AND HIS SON ARE IN TROUBLE FOR SEEING JUSTICE SERVED.

2006-09-19 15:14:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Current Events

2006-09-19 14:50:00 · 8 answers · asked by magic 2 in Other - News & Events