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/Comment by Sarah Hanson Young

7 yrs ago

This comment by Hanson Young is worth noting.

Read this in an article in the West a day or so ago.

Sarah Hanson Young was quick to point out, the Greens would have a "price" if Labor fell short of majority government.

"On asylum seekers, we want to see those cruel campls closed and we want to see us giving a safer way for people to get to Australia," Hanson-Young told ABC Radio".

No doubt the "people smugglers" would be jumping with joy at that comment!

Shorten had dismissed any thoughts of co-operating with the Greens if they do not get majority government.

The lesson was learnt when Gillard was in office; the tail was wagging the dog and we know what happened there.

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Rather strange that the Grand Mufti has lived here 20 years and does not speak English.

Is it that he can and does not want to speak English or is it that he does not want to learn. I find it amazing that anyone could live in a country for 20 years, hold such a high office and not speak English the predominant language in Australia.

(I am referring to the graph above which says 8 out of 10 have good or very good English).

Yes. If it's actually true that he doesn't speak English, it would be ineresting to know why.

Adrianus

7 yrs ago

I have heard at least one Imam ( maybe more) say that things could be a whole lot better if we had a Grand Mufti who knew how to speak english. There are one million Australians who cannot speak english and I reckon they all vote for the Unions. That is the only possible way of explaining the situation.

Adrianus

7 yrs ago

Furthermore we have an average IQ of only 98 in Australia and it is being dragged down by Union voters comming into the country.

Yawn.

Daisy

7 yrs ago

I'm not sure that the Grand Mufti does not speak English. I have a vague feeling that I have seen him on telly (possibly Q&A) speaking English. Anyway, what does that have to do with Sarah Hanson-Young?

Robi, you must know by now that it's compulsory to express uninformed, irrational hatred for Muslims in every thread here.

Sophie

7 yrs ago

The Grand Mufti does not speak English...these are his reasons....

ISLAMIC religious law, or sharia, is often vilified but is really about freedom and tolerance, Australia’s new grand mufti says.

Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohamed, elected in weekend voting by imams and sheiks, also said sharia corresponded with Australian laws.

“The sharia law also calls for freedom, justice, right of speech and this is something we are very fortunate to have,”

Taken from the Herald Sun

As anyone can see...according to him.... this is his warped interpretation of "right of speech" in Australia.

That post is almost incoherent.

And the quotes come from The Hun, Murdoch's Melbourne rag.

I don't trust him or it.

I agree Thea, if someone leads a community, and in this case the Muslim community, he or she must be able to speak English to be able to communicate with others who do not speak Arabic. After all he emigrated to an English speaking country. The Chinese speak English, the Italians speak English, the Greeks speak English etc etc etc

http://blogs.news.com.au/heraldsun/andrewbolt/index.php/heraldsun/comments/why_does_the_mufti_not_speak_english/

I fully agree that speaking English is one of the most important skills a citizen of this country can have.

I wonder whether the Grand Mufti does?

Anyone got a reliable, independent source on the matter? (Andrew Bolt and the Hun don't qualify.)

Ray, in the times (rare) that I have seen him on TV he has had an interpreter.

Here is an extract from a news report re the Grand Mufti...The link I have put up below the quote.

"His latest comments come amid suggestions the Mufti’s original statement was translated by his advisers, who may have put their own spin on the Mufti’s view.

Senior Muslim leaders are now questioning the role of key advisers who Grand Mufti Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohammed relies on to translate his statements from Arabic to English.

“The problem I have with the Mufti is he cannot communicate in English. That means he has to rely on the people around him,’’ said Dr Ameer Ali, former chairman of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils."

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/muslim-leaders-question-role-of-nonenglish-speaking-grand-muftis-advisers-and-translators/news-story/4a07a9288c8b770b36839ef10e9333f8

The Tele is still Murdoch, but at least that article isn't Bolt. Seems credible.

Thanks Radish.

Maybe we should ascertain as to whether God speaks English or did he use an interpreter for the Bible and all those other historical works ?

The plot thickens.

Which god?

Barak,

I only know a few and most of those you would not want to meet.

I reckon the Norse gods sound interesting. They would speak Scandinavian.

geomac

7 yrs ago

Hanson Young has lot that job as the Greens spokeperson on refugees so thread is a bit dated.

Bugger ... jimis the spammer for 'Yeesy boost 350' is back.

Despite Radish’s best attempts on ‘heading Artificial Meat’ and YLC banning the poster on the original ‘Artificial meat’ … the spammer is back.

Who would have thought Kanye West trainers would be big on a seniors site despite the fact that Adidas Kanye West's Yeezy Boost 350s sold out in 12 minutes, and are now on eBay for $10,000.’ Source.

New investment option for ageing Australians perhaps ????

:) Reminds me of Aveo, what do you think?

toot2000

6 yrs ago

lol, those ripped jeans make me laugh too.

as the saying goes "a fool and his money are soon parted" lol

There is no way breathing I would be adding to the coffers of any of that Kardashian mob and hangers on.

Who are all those "blank" posters above ?

It appears Jimmi the blank poster above only joined on 29 June this year...i.e. today!!

Sandi (SA)

6 yrs ago

Radish, I asked Drew to remove them. I tried to report but it didn't work.

Maybe I just didn't know the drill as I have never reported anyone before.

Soooo Sandyyyyyy

youve joined th evil ranks of the "family"

reporting everyone who disagrees with your views

Sandi (SA)

6 yrs ago

No Raphael, I missed the opportunity thank God.

Drew actually wants people to let him know about the spammers, so he can get rid of them quick. Although I've had a laugh at what some of them are offering. It's amazing what one can purchase these days.

Have never reported anyone in the 9 years I have been on here. Not to say I wouldn't have liked to, but just don't think it's the way to go. Spammers are a different matter. They upset the equilibrium of the board.

Hmmmm

but I'm watching you :)

we can't have you going over to the dark side

Sandi (SA)

6 yrs ago

Raph those earlier posts were not by Jimis but by BARAK who was banned at the same time as Pete(Brocky) and Innes were. They were naughty boys.

No I haven't gone over to the dark side, nor will I, so you are safe.

You can bet on that, it's not my style. I miss Innes and wish he would come back too.

Muaaahhh

love you too

btw - I find Brocky a very thoughtful and interesting poster

which is Pete ?

and Innes ? If he's anything like Brocky then we need him here

Sick of the pseudo Intellectuals and PC brigade

Need some honest robust discussions from salt of the earth folk

Not sure about salt of the earth , prefer sea salt myself . Did you know that you must take pepper with your cucumin as it makes it more easily absorbed by the body .

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