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Forums > General Discussion   Shooting the breeze...

Rednecks ? and flags

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Created by Tractorguy > 9 months ago, 26 Jan 2013
Tractorguy
TAS, 542 posts
26 Jan 2013 9:12PM
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Whats with the growing popularity with bogan cars having the aussie flag hanging out of the car window on Australia Day
Anyone care to shed some light on this facination.

slammin
QLD, 998 posts
26 Jan 2013 8:33PM
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Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind. Einstein.

stamp
QLD, 2776 posts
26 Jan 2013 10:16PM
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Tractorguy said...

Whats with the growing popularity with bogan cars having the aussie flag hanging out of the car window on Australia Day
Anyone care to shed some light on this facination.


i think it's unastrayan of you to ask that question tractorguy.

these people are showing:
1.their support for the poor struggling flag manufacturers in china, and;
2.their solidarity with the british colonialists who have treated us so well over the years since federation.

what could be more patriotic than that?

Marvin
WA, 725 posts
26 Jan 2013 8:32PM
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It is ironic that the most prominent thing on the painted people/clothing/flag is the Union Jack. After Bodyline I think that is a travesty. (I for one will never forget).

I'd like to just drop the Jack and have a blue flag with the southern cross.

That said, I recognise that we'll probably never agree - everyone has different tastes/opinion.

Sigh.

pattiecannon
QLD, 593 posts
26 Jan 2013 11:17PM
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slammin said...
Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind. Einstein.


How about it's just ones way of saying "thank heavens I'm Ozstralyan!"?

“It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.”

Henry David Thoreau

Markmyword
QLD, 55 posts
26 Jan 2013 11:32PM
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Don't exactly understand what is so "Redneck" about showing affection for our flag and what it represents. Maybe if more of us show some respect and be grateful for living in this country under the flag that we have then we might all be a bit happier.

I love the flag we have and i don't consider myself a "Redneck". Maybe you would prefer we all surrender our freedom and swap our flag for the Chinese one.

pierrec45
NSW, 2005 posts
27 Jan 2013 1:51AM
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Pride is not nationalism.
This is the best place to be in the world, no shame in expressing the feeling - flags and all.

tmurray
WA, 485 posts
27 Jan 2013 12:15AM
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Markmyword said...
Don't exactly understand what is so "Redneck" about showing affection for our flag and what it represents. Maybe if more of us show some respect and be grateful for living in this country under the flag that we have then we might all be a bit happier.

I love the flag we have and i don't consider myself a "Redneck". Maybe you would prefer we all surrender our freedom and swap our flag for the Chinese one.


Maybe just the bit in the top left corner.

Mobydisc
NSW, 9029 posts
27 Jan 2013 8:20AM
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If waving the flag makes us happy and doesn't hurt anyone then what is the harm?

Mr float
NSW, 3452 posts
27 Jan 2013 9:27AM
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no its not so much about the flying of the flag its more about how early in the day you had your first alcoholic drink .How drunk yo got and how obnoxious you were

I find it strange how we get worried about an Aussie icon having a go with his "eat dick " campaign yet we seem OK with An american multinational that serves ordinary food hijacking the day for its own gains .

stamp
QLD, 2776 posts
27 Jan 2013 8:35AM
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Marvin said...
It is ironic that the most prominent thing on the painted people/clothing/flag is the Union Jack. After Bodyline I think that is a travesty. (I for one will never forget).




the cricket? that's what sticks in your mind?
not the fact we were used as a dumping ground for the unwanted? not the british using aussies as cannon fodder in 3 major wars, and then bailing out on us when they started to lose to japan? not the legal power they had, until 1986, to change any law we made? not that we had to sing 'god save the queen' as a national anthem until the late 70s & swear allegiance to her if in public office?


gibberjoe
SA, 956 posts
27 Jan 2013 9:58AM
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We Are Australian True Blue !
I for one want representation By OUR OWN flag, as distinguishable as the Canadians have.
We are unique and proudly Australians able to stand upright in this world, on our own terms, with respect of what and where we have been.
We are The Worlds Best collection of people [without the yobbos]

evlPanda
NSW, 9204 posts
27 Jan 2013 10:41AM
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^ But I'm not sure I had anything to do with that. Nor did the 'rednecks'. Nor any of us. I was just born here; pure, total luck. Everything that is great about this country was because of somebody else.

What do I have to be proud about? I did jack-****.

Buster fin
WA, 2585 posts
27 Jan 2013 8:49AM
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Quick quiz: When is clean up Australia day?

I'd like to see it incorporated with Australia Day. It irks me no end to see the disrespect via litter, particularly smashed bottles, plus the fights, yobboisms and general anti-social goings-on on 26/1.
I don't attend the skyshows and similar events because it brings a tear to my eye.

Maybe that makes me un-Oztrayliun...
















Ans: March 3

FlySurfer
NSW, 4460 posts
27 Jan 2013 12:40PM
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I stick two large flags on the front of my car; it allows me to go through red lights, and if I beep and flash my lights people get out of the way too... totally awesome for Sydney traffic when the wind comes through.

pierrec45
NSW, 2005 posts
27 Jan 2013 1:05PM
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Buster fin said...
Quick quiz: When is clean up Australia day?
I'd like to see it incorporated with Australia Day. It irks me no end to see the disrespect via litter, particularly smashed bottles, plus the fights, yobboisms and general anti-social goings-on on 26/1.

Not wrong.
Last year at McMahon's Pt, at least 1/4" broken glass, all the way up the hill from the harbour. Impressive the work done to get rid of that, by 8am all gone. Yobos alright.
No fights though.

mocha1
WA, 934 posts
27 Jan 2013 10:23AM
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Draped in the flag with southern cross tatts n wearing FOWFull singlets then joining in cronulla riots TRUE BLUE!!! Makes ya proud dont it?

FlySurfer
NSW, 4460 posts
27 Jan 2013 2:30PM
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mocha1 said...
Draped in the flag with southern cross tatts n wearing FOWFull singlets then joining in cronulla riots TRUE BLUE!!! Makes ya proud dont it?




Squid Lips
WA, 708 posts
28 Jan 2013 11:02AM
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Buster fin said...
Quick quiz: When is clean up Australia day?

I'd like to see it incorporated with Australia Day. It irks me no end to see the disrespect via litter, particularly smashed bottles, plus the fights, yobboisms and general anti-social goings-on on 26/1.
I don't attend the skyshows and similar events because it brings a tear to my eye.

Maybe that makes me un-Oztrayliun...



I went to skyworks for the first time this year up at Kings Park and was really impressed with how clean everyone left the place! We must be getting a conscience.

gibberjoe said...
We Are Australian True Blue ! I for one want representation By OUR OWN flag, as distinguishable as the Canadians have. We are unique and proudly Australians able to stand upright in this world, on our own terms, with respect of what and where we have been. We are The Worlds Best collection of people [without the yobbos]



Why did this get so many red thumbs? Seems we are still a long way off becoming a republic

Marvin
WA, 725 posts
28 Jan 2013 12:25PM
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Here is a good low key way to start the ball rolling - lets start flying this at sporting events:



see www.ausflag.com.au/MediaAlert_Jan2013.asp for more info

Rex
WA, 949 posts
28 Jan 2013 2:18PM
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Marvin said...
Here is a good low key way to start the ball rolling - lets start flying this at sporting events:



Ugly!

If we are going to get rid of the flag that represents our history then why have a flag at all? Maybe a white flag with Australia printed on it!

Mr float
NSW, 3452 posts
28 Jan 2013 6:15PM
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Rex said...
Marvin said...
Here is a good low key way to start the ball rolling - lets start flying this at sporting events:



Ugly!

If we are going to get rid of the flag that represents our history then why have a flag at all? Maybe a white flag with Australia printed on it!



now there's an idea

Clownfeatures
SA, 205 posts
28 Jan 2013 5:55PM
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Rex said...
Marvin said...
Here is a good low key way to start the ball rolling - lets start flying this at sporting events:



Ugly!

If we are going to get rid of the flag that represents our history then why have a flag at all? Maybe a white flag with Australia printed on it!




Are you talking white settlement? Or one that represents all of us..

Take a look at the South Africa flag I think they got it right and it wasn't that long ago...I think?

And why do people question why people fly the Aussie flag FFS...

Rex
WA, 949 posts
28 Jan 2013 4:01PM
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Alhogg said...
Rex said...
Marvin said...
Here is a good low key way to start the ball rolling - lets start flying this at sporting events:



Ugly!

If we are going to get rid of the flag that represents our history then why have a flag at all? Maybe a white flag with Australia printed on it!




Are you talking white settlement? Or one that represents all of us..



The settlement of what has become Australia.



ka43
NSW, 3082 posts
28 Jan 2013 8:32PM
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Geez, I went to Bunnings on Oz day to get pool chlorine and most of the staff were draped in the Aussie flag and had free flags everywhere. It was bloody great to see.
What wasnt great to see was all the bogan wankers with 4x4 utes backed over fences, mostly smashed and stumbling around on public parks and reserves, doof doof music thumping and guys pissing in the bushes along with spewing and thinking thats Australia Day!!!
Bull****, its just an excuse to get belted and bleat on about being patriotic.
Aussie day should be about having fun and getting together with the family and friends and enjoying a nice day outside.
Sorry about the rant, my two bobs worth!!!

Marvin
WA, 725 posts
28 Jan 2013 5:48PM
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Rex said...
Marvin said...
Here is a good low key way to start the ball rolling - lets start flying this at sporting events:



Ugly!



yer, probably right - how about just replace the Jack with the boxing kangaroo?

Tractorguy
TAS, 542 posts
29 Jan 2013 12:30AM
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ka43 said...
Geez, I went to Bunnings on Oz day to get pool chlorine and most of the staff were draped in the Aussie flag and had free flags everywhere. It was bloody great to see.
What wasnt great to see was all the bogan wankers with 4x4 utes backed over fences, mostly smashed and stumbling around on public parks and reserves, doof doof music thumping and guys pissing in the bushes along with spewing and thinking thats Australia Day!!!
Bull****, its just an excuse to get belted and bleat on about being patriotic.
Aussie day should be about having fun and getting together with the family and friends and enjoying a nice day outside.
Sorry about the rant, my two bobs worth!!!


Heres what i am talking about .

pattiecannon
QLD, 593 posts
29 Jan 2013 4:21PM
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I spent nearly a year in the States & Brasil.
What you find there, is people are openly stoked to be of their country. No matter of their wealth or lack there of. Especially in Brasil. It was really refreshing to be a part of that for a while and made me always think how lucky I am as an Aussie.
It's good we have a day to celebrate that & I don't care what flag we have, the one we've got has a little history in it So What? Its a good thing. The more Aussie flags I see the better!

Gorgo
VIC, 5041 posts
29 Jan 2013 5:54PM
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stamp said...
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i think it's unastrayan of you to ask that question tractorguy.

these people are showing:
1.their support for the poor struggling flag manufacturers in china, and;
2.their solidarity with the british colonialists who have treated us so well over the years since federation.

what could be more patriotic than that?



It is un-Australian to run around the place waving your flag at everybody.

Our pride is not dependent on silly ceremonies and waving flags and singing anthems. Most of us don't know the words to the silly song they chose to be our anthem (... girt by sea???). We know some of the words of an even sillier song that has become our default anthem (Waltzing Matilda).

Our self image has more to do with being low key and relaxed. While nut bags in other countries run around doing stuff with flags we prefer to get on with life.

The right thing to do on Australia Day is to get out and have a nice time, preferably at the beach, and smile amiably at everybody else having a lovely day off. That is the essence of what it is to be Australian.

The only time flag waving is acceptable is Anzac day, and even then you need to be directly connected to the military. Not some pissed yob with a flag made in China draped over you.

Mackerel
WA, 313 posts
29 Jan 2013 5:57PM
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One Australia Day I laminated the words to "True Blue" by John Williamson and stuck them at each place on my outdoor table. Now THAT'S Australian.

I love the memory I have of my middle daughter a few months back playing with her Barbie doll. Barbie was crusing around in her pink car and my daughter was quietly singing "True Blue" under her breath whilst playing. We played this song heaps in the car!



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