Bush links Hezbollah to Ali-Q

Aliantha · 08-15-2006, 05:13 AM

When I compare the lifestyle of 'average' US citizens and that of 'average' Australian citizens, I count my blessings twice and then a couple more times just to be sure.

The level of poverty in the US is frightening for a country which is the 'world power' and yet the people of that country have no idea they're living in a fools paradise.

Of course, that's only my opinion, but it's pretty well supported by fact. The most important being that in Oz we have an unemployment rate of less than 6%. The minimum wage for an adult worker is over $15 in most industries, and our social services offer free health care for anyone who can't afford it.

I'm pretty sure I know which is the lucky country, and it's definitely not the world power.

08-15-2006, 05:13 AM	#20
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	When I compare the lifestyle of 'average' US citizens and that of 'average' Australian citizens, I count my blessings twice and then a couple more times just to be sure. The level of poverty in the US is frightening for a country which is the 'world power' and yet the people of that country have no idea they're living in a fools paradise. Of course, that's only my opinion, but it's pretty well supported by fact. The most important being that in Oz we have an unemployment rate of less than 6%. The minimum wage for an adult worker is over $15 in most industries, and our social services offer free health care for anyone who can't afford it. I'm pretty sure I know which is the lucky country, and it's definitely not the world power. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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