on 21-11-2013 05:18 PM
21-11-2013 05:29 PM - edited 21-11-2013 05:32 PM
Donna, It is typical righteous indignation and sanctioned by the Indonesian government in the hopes of trying to carve out a bigger piece of cake and a further attempt to shirk responsibility in people smuggling prevention.
It seems that people smuggling is a primary industry in Indonesia and the hands out to receive aid comes a close second.
on 21-11-2013 05:32 PM
on 21-11-2013 05:33 PM
Any excuse will do
on 21-11-2013 05:50 PM
Poddster, for what it's worth, I'm in agreement with what you've written
If it were up to me, I'd be telling the corrupt top teir that any more nonsense, demands or posturing from them and they could forget ever getting another cent from Australians
Next, I'd be putting Aussie spies in Indonesia to unmask ALL those behind the people-smuggling racket they have going there - regardless of rank or political position. Then I'd be handing ALL the names etc. to Wikileaks to ensure they're outed, worldwide
And then I'd be turning back the boats using Aussie navy gun-boats. No negotiations, no apologies
If Indonesians believe we're good enough to hand them billions, they need to work out that he who pays the piper calls the tune. And they'd better begin respecting Aussies right now and taking us seriously. Labor governments appear to have convinced Indonesians (and plenty of others) that Aussies are a soft touch and can be walked all over. Time we showed them they're wrong about that. And that time starts now
on 21-11-2013 06:05 PM
@polocross58 wrote:Poddster, for what it's worth, I'm in agreement with what you've written
If it were up to me, I'd be telling the corrupt top teir that any more nonsense, demands or posturing from them and they could forget ever getting another cent from Australians
Next, I'd be putting Aussie spies in Indonesia to unmask ALL those behind the people-smuggling racket they have going there - regardless of rank or political position. Then I'd be handing ALL the names etc. to Wikileaks to ensure they're outed, worldwide
And then I'd be turning back the boats using Aussie navy gun-boats. No negotiations, no apologies
If Indonesians believe we're good enough to hand them billions, they need to work out that he who pays the piper calls the tune. And they'd better begin respecting Aussies right now and taking us seriously. Labor governments appear to have convinced Indonesians (and plenty of others) that Aussies are a soft touch and can be walked all over. Time we showed them they're wrong about that. And that time starts now
what was the Indonesian population again?
on 21-11-2013 06:06 PM
on 21-11-2013 06:13 PM
@polocross58 wrote:Poddster, for what it's worth, I'm in agreement with what you've written
If it were up to me, I'd be telling the corrupt top teir that any more nonsense, demands or posturing from them and they could forget ever getting another cent from Australians
Next, I'd be putting Aussie spies in Indonesia to unmask ALL those behind the people-smuggling racket they have going there - regardless of rank or political position. Then I'd be handing ALL the names etc. to Wikileaks to ensure they're outed, worldwide
And then I'd be turning back the boats using Aussie navy gun-boats. No negotiations, no apologies
If Indonesians believe we're good enough to hand them billions, they need to work out that he who pays the piper calls the tune. And they'd better begin respecting Aussies right now and taking us seriously. Labor governments appear to have convinced Indonesians (and plenty of others) that Aussies are a soft touch and can be walked all over. Time we showed them they're wrong about that. And that time starts now
Thank God you are not our prime Minister, then.
on 21-11-2013 06:29 PM
@rabbitearbandicoot wrote:
@polocross58 wrote:Poddster, for what it's worth, I'm in agreement with what you've written
If it were up to me, I'd be telling the corrupt top teir that any more nonsense, demands or posturing from them and they could forget ever getting another cent from Australians
Next, I'd be putting Aussie spies in Indonesia to unmask ALL those behind the people-smuggling racket they have going there - regardless of rank or political position. Then I'd be handing ALL the names etc. to Wikileaks to ensure they're outed, worldwide
And then I'd be turning back the boats using Aussie navy gun-boats. No negotiations, no apologies
If Indonesians believe we're good enough to hand them billions, they need to work out that he who pays the piper calls the tune. And they'd better begin respecting Aussies right now and taking us seriously. Labor governments appear to have convinced Indonesians (and plenty of others) that Aussies are a soft touch and can be walked all over. Time we showed them they're wrong about that. And that time starts now
what was the Indonesian population again?
Takes a touch man to shoot at children with a 50 cal or m60......
Would you be willing to do it or just send others to?
on 21-11-2013 06:32 PM
@rabbitearbandicoot wrote:
@polocross58 wrote:Poddster, for what it's worth, I'm in agreement with what you've written
If it were up to me, I'd be telling the corrupt top teir that any more nonsense, demands or posturing from them and they could forget ever getting another cent from Australians
Next, I'd be putting Aussie spies in Indonesia to unmask ALL those behind the people-smuggling racket they have going there - regardless of rank or political position. Then I'd be handing ALL the names etc. to Wikileaks to ensure they're outed, worldwide
And then I'd be turning back the boats using Aussie navy gun-boats. No negotiations, no apologies
If Indonesians believe we're good enough to hand them billions, they need to work out that he who pays the piper calls the tune. And they'd better begin respecting Aussies right now and taking us seriously. Labor governments appear to have convinced Indonesians (and plenty of others) that Aussies are a soft touch and can be walked all over. Time we showed them they're wrong about that. And that time starts now
what was the Indonesian population again?
They have a reasonably substantial land army I believe.
Marina.