"Ask not what your country can do for you", but "Ask what can I do for my country"
John F. Kennedy
-- Edited by Wizardofoz on Thursday 26th of July 2012 01:10:18 PM
rockylizard said
08:07 PM Jul 26, 2012
If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.
John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)
rockylizard said
08:15 PM Jul 26, 2012
Gday...
and not only have the yanks forgotten the wisdom of that statement ...... we greedy aussies have certainly forgotten it...
Cheers - John
Hylda&Jon said
08:34 PM Jul 26, 2012
rockylizard wrote:
Gday...
and not only have the yanks forgotten the wisdom of that statement ...... we greedy aussies have certainly forgotten it...
Cheers - John
A mistake made too often
People shouldn't lump all in the one basket with all encompassing statements.
All Aussies are not greedy, the larger percentage are caring, sharing people that are grateful for what they have got. Just because we don't advertise it all the time doesn't mean it isn't so. I'm sure Yanks are the same
I Also hear too often that the younger generation are this and that yet the ones I know, and i believe most are excellant examples of good Aussie youth
Gerty Dancer said
08:43 PM Jul 26, 2012
I agree with you Jon. Its easy to think the majority of Aussies are greedy though, as the greedy types are the loudest! The silent majority could maybe speak up a bit?
rockylizard said
08:45 PM Jul 26, 2012
Gday...
Guilty your honour ... another rash generalisation
However, generally speaking, the majority of people these days think first of themselves rather than the plight of others - or how their actions impact on others (or the country we cherish).
There is very little sense of community, generally speaking, (irrespective of age group) compared to the good ole days. TV news highlights the loss of 'community' - mass murders, high levels of muggings (especially of older folk), theft, drunken bashings, road rage, lack of acceptance of the law - and lore.
Cheers - John
valnrob said
09:31 PM Jul 26, 2012
I'm not too sure when exactly the "good ole days" were. I remember my parents talking about the "good ole days" and I'm sure it has gone on for generations each one talking about "their" good ole days.
I think the Good ole days were the days of our youth, when for most of us they were carefree and trouble free.
Unfortunately with all the terrible things going on now, I wonder whether our grandchildren will think of these days as, "the good ole days" when they are older.
"Ask not what your country can do for you", but "Ask what can I do for my country"
John F. Kennedy
-- Edited by Wizardofoz on Thursday 26th of July 2012 01:10:18 PM
John F. Kennedy (1917-1963)
Gday...
and not only have the yanks forgotten the wisdom of that statement ...... we greedy aussies have certainly forgotten it...
Cheers - John
A mistake made too often
People shouldn't lump all in the one basket with all encompassing statements.
All Aussies are not greedy, the larger percentage are caring, sharing people that are grateful for what they have got. Just because we don't advertise it all the time doesn't mean it isn't so. I'm sure Yanks are the same
I Also hear too often that the younger generation are this and that yet the ones I know, and i believe most are excellant examples of good Aussie youth
Gday...
Guilty your honour
... another rash generalisation 
However, generally speaking, the majority of people these days think first of themselves rather than the plight of others - or how their actions impact on others (or the country we cherish).
There is very little sense of community, generally speaking, (irrespective of age group) compared to the good ole days. TV news highlights the loss of 'community' - mass murders, high levels of muggings (especially of older folk), theft, drunken bashings, road rage, lack of acceptance of the law - and lore.
Cheers - John
one talking about "their" good ole days.
I think the Good ole days were the days of our youth, when for most of us they were carefree and trouble free.
Unfortunately with all the terrible things going on now, I wonder whether our grandchildren will think of these days as, "the good ole days" when they are older.