01-26-2023, 01:25 PM
Hope you don't chastise Republicans for taking King's/Queens's bday, non-christians for taking Easter/Christmas, non-horseracing fans for Melbourne cup etc.
I don't give a rats about Australia day, never have, never will. There is a jigoistic tone creeping into Australia and I am not a fan. Got given tickets to the basketball the other day. Phoenix v Wildcats. The National anthem was sung - no idea why - it was just a h&a game. Totally unnecessary.
I saw the start of the semi finals on TV - they were singing the National Anthem for a game of tennis. I wondered why, but will give them grace as it is Australia day. I'll be bemused if they play it before the semis tomorrow.
Don't get me wrong - we live in the a great country, I love it here, just don't need 'patriotism'.
I don't give a rats about Australia day, never have, never will. There is a jigoistic tone creeping into Australia and I am not a fan. Got given tickets to the basketball the other day. Phoenix v Wildcats. The National anthem was sung - no idea why - it was just a h&a game. Totally unnecessary.
I saw the start of the semi finals on TV - they were singing the National Anthem for a game of tennis. I wondered why, but will give them grace as it is Australia day. I'll be bemused if they play it before the semis tomorrow.
Don't get me wrong - we live in the a great country, I love it here, just don't need 'patriotism'.