Society/Culture Why is Multiculturalism a good thing?

[tandino]

I wish those dagos would just * off home.

I'm not necessarily opposed to multiculturalism, in fact I'm quite happy for someone to post a bunch of valid reasons. But I believe there needs to be a valid debate of a homogeneous society alongside multiculturalism, instead of the default 'more multiculturalism is always better"

I would also agree with this 100%. I agree with multiculturalism, but it isn't beyond debate.

 

[Scotland]

Genuinely curious, can you elaborate?

Just a tongue-in-cheek comment. Japan is brilliant.

 

[Scotland]

I would also agree with this 100%. I agree with multiculturalism, but it isn't beyond debate.

I think this is the healthy attitude that people should adopt.

 

[Floor Pie]

A lot of people have been saying it should be debated.
Not many people throwing up suggestions for debate.

Who has said you cannot debate the merits of multiculturalism?

I don't think it's the greatest thing since sliced bread, but I don't see anything wrong with it.

 

[Present Not Past]

Multiculturalism is a term we invented here in Australia. It's a term we had to invent in order to shake off this idea that Australians were a bunch of pommy convicts living in the South Pacific.
The first people we embraced were the Chinese. Before we could say go home Poms, we were all chowing down on Dim Sims and Chow Meins and thinking how different we all were.

 

[Vic Vinegar]

different food
different sports
different ideas
different culture
different clothes and fashion
different interpretations
different arts and music

like it or loathe it, it challenges the way we think and live our lives.

oh, and the woman are hot! I sure there are some hot blokes to but I will let others judge.


long term I see multiculturalism and the continued rise of the middle class globally reducing war. that can only be a good thing.

In other words, you loathe youself so anything different holds some appeal.

I pity you. See a shrink.

 

[Floor Pie]

In other words, you loathe youself so anything different holds some appeal.

I pity you. See a shrink.

How did you get that from what he said?

 

[Vic Vinegar]

We live in a global society and that is great. I can get on a plane and experience Chinese or Indian or African culture in a few hours and vice versa. I can jump on the Internet and readily find out how South Africans see Putin, or how the Indians view our recent performance in Dubai, or how Ebola is seen in Colombia. And vice versa. All great things.

And multiculturalism should never be confused with multiracialism, though the Left will never let that stop.

But when you mesh then all together, what do you get? Just like when you mix all the colours together you dont get a rainbow, you get grey. Thats it. With all the conflict and racism you desire.

Multiculturalism is a vile, racist policy which has held Australia back for more than 30 years now.

 

[Floor Pie]

We live in a global society and that is great. I can get on a plane and experience Chinese or Indian or African culture in a few hours and vice versa. I can jump on the Internet and readily find out how South Africans see Putin, or how the Indians view our recent performance in Dubai, or how Ebola is seen in Colombia. And vice versa. All great things.

And multiculturalism should never be confused with multiracialism, though the Left will never let that stop.

But when you mesh then all together, what do you get? Just like when you mix all the colours together you dont get a rainbow, you get grey. Thats it. With all the conflict and racism you desire.

Multiculturalism is a vile, racist policy which has held Australia back for more than 30 years now.

Invokes "the Left".
Talks a heap of s**t.
I wonder what direction this thread will take now.

 

[Power Raid]

Perhaps you need to ask yourself the reverse question; is there a need for a return of the White Australia Policy??

the mining boom is over (what drove the white australia policy the first time) but unfortunately the hatred towards 457s hasn't changed for some

 

[Power Raid]

In other words, you loathe youself so anything different holds some appeal.

I pity you. See a shrink.

lol

yeah, that's what I meant to say.

lol


do you have an IQ issue? as I think I mentioned "like it or loathe it". do you understand what loathe means?

 

[Vic Vinegar]

lol

yeah, that's what I meant to say.

lol


do you have an IQ issue? as I think I mentioned "like it or loathe it". do you understand what loathe means?

Yes, put multiple "lol"s in your post, that will help you "connect" with the "younger generation".

The fact is, you used the word "different" seven times, but I doubt you actually bothered to consider the actual semantic implication of the word "different" each time you wrote it. You've never bothered to consider those terms with the word "different" omitted such is your brainwashing from the left. Why is our culture so inferior that we must always be subjects to the cultural influences of others, such as Sharia, terrorism, true misogyny (burqas, female mutilation and adultery laws for a start). These are failed, warped cultures. Instead of embracing them under the banner of "multiculturalism" we should be alienating these racist dogs and creating our own superior culture without them.

But you people will always be finding excuses to bring them into our country, all in the name of tolerance and multiculturalism and other such bullshit....

 

[Floor Pie]

Yes, put multiple "lol"s in your post, that will help you "connect" with the "younger generation".

The fact is, you used the word "different" seven times, but I doubt you actually bothered to consider the actual semantic implication of the word "different" each time you wrote it. You've never bothered to consider those terms with the word "different" omitted such is your brainwashing from the left. Why is our culture so inferior that we must always be subjects to the cultural influences of others, such as Sharia, terrorism, true misogyny (burqas, female mutilation and adultery laws for a start). These are failed, warped cultures. Instead of embracing them under the banner of "multiculturalism" we should be alienating these racist dogs and creating our own superior culture without them.

But you people will always be finding excuses to bring them into our country, all in the name of tolerance and multiculturalism and other such bullshit....

This is the quote you at talking about...

different food
different sports
different ideas
different culture
different clothes and fashion
different interpretations
different arts and music

like it or loathe it, it challenges the way we think and live our lives.

oh, and the woman are hot! I sure there are some hot blokes to but I will let others judge.


long term I see multiculturalism and the continued rise of the middle class globally reducing war. that can only be a good thing.

PR never says anything is better, just that it is different...
He doesn't mention the middle east.
He doesn't hint that "our" culture is inferior.

He has just factually stated that differences exists, and gave a list of where you can find differences.
He even stated that if you like it or loathe it... it changes the way you think and live your life.
Again... Hasn't mentioned better or worse.



You, being the white supremacist skidmark that you are, have assumed that multiculturalism only relates to us vs the muzzos.
You don't understand that our culture is already an amalgamate of so many different cultures from all over the world.
You want a white society culture? * off to south Africa and join the Boer Separatists.

You have overreacted in outrage at the idea that someone is saying something negative about white culture.
And yes, you mean white culture, not Australian culture.


Here is your problem, you racist prick;

Why is our culture so inferior that we must always be subjects to the cultural influences of others

No one has said that at all.

Why do you have such a loathing, and fear at the idea "our" culture might continue to evolve from interaction with other cultures, as it has since Cook?

such as Sharia, terrorism, true misogyny (burqas, female mutilation and adultery laws for a start).

PR didn't mention anything to do with Muslims... You jumped at it.
And I'm pretty sure you've said that rape victims are partially to blame for being raped. So no wonder you are trying to push the "yeah I'm sexist... but there are worse sexists!", "true misogyny" bullshit.

These are failed, warped cultures. Instead of embracing them under the banner of "multiculturalism" we should be alienating these racist dogs and creating our own superior culture without them.

What are failed and warped cultures? You have just had a rant about Muslims... There are a few more cultures in the world... than Muslims.

But you people will always be finding excuses to bring them into our country

So much idiocy in one sentence.

 

[Floor Pie]

But this is the line that did it for me;

we should be alienating these racist dogs and creating our own superior culture without them.

You white supremacist nutjob!

You have said, in your post, that you are against multiculturalism, and you want to alienate the other cultures... and create a superior culture without them... and you know you mean a superior -white- culture

You are an ignorant bigot!
I hope you at least try to pretend that it isn't what you meant, instead of standing by what you said! Then we can put it down as you just posting drunk, after your "Keep Australia white" party, with all of your friend.

 

[LanceRomance]

Where has multiculturalism worked peacefully?

 

[CLUBMEDhurst]

Where has multiculturalism worked peacefully?

Australia, you twit.

Big belly larfs at Vic Vinegar accusing PR of being brainwashed by the all encompassing "The Left"

 

[LanceRomance]

Australia, you twit.

Big belly larfs at Vic Vinegar accusing PR of being brainwashed by the all encompassing "The Left"

Over the long term?

Without different cultures living in enclaves....

 

[CLUBMEDhurst]

Over the long term?

Without different cultures living in enclaves....

The long term? Over 200 years is short-term? Apart from the first Australians' experience, we've managed it very well (if you preclude the hideous white Australia policy). It's those of European descent that have mostly struggled with the concept.

As for that ol' chestnut enclaves. Like is attracted to like. Do you refer to Earl's Court as an enclave?

 

[Bunk Moreland]

It's a good thing because there's a lot of places around the world which are not like Australia - they're, to varying degrees, absolute shitholes and incredibly tough to live in.

If the people there want to make a break to move across the world to try to build a better life for themselves, their families and future generations, I think it's a good thing that we welcome them instead of shunning them. It's the right thing to do, we don't own this country. We're all just passing through.

Maintaining certain parts of thier culture in this county, and thus introducing it to locals, can only make Australia a richer environment.

 

[Power Raid]

Yes, put multiple "lol"s in your post, that will help you "connect" with the "younger generation".

The fact is, you used the word "different" seven times, but I doubt you actually bothered to consider the actual semantic implication of the word "different" each time you wrote it. You've never bothered to consider those terms with the word "different" omitted such is your brainwashing from the left. Why is our culture so inferior that we must always be subjects to the cultural influences of others, such as Sharia, terrorism, true misogyny (burqas, female mutilation and adultery laws for a start). These are failed, warped cultures. Instead of embracing them under the banner of "multiculturalism" we should be alienating these racist dogs and creating our own superior culture without them.

But you people will always be finding excuses to bring them into our country, all in the name of tolerance and multiculturalism and other such bullshit....

1) the lols were not designed to connect but I didn't want to go in to hard just in case you had a mental disability. but now that I know you are a racist so please take the lol's as ridicule.

2) Thanks for pointing out my brainwashing from the left. Floor Pie, can you high 5 Ratts and Maggie5 for showing me the error of my ways and converting me?

3) I don't think I discussed islam, sharia, terrorism, misogyny, female mutilation or adultery laws. If I were to give an honest answer, I would prefer people didn't have any religion but remained local community orientated, I don't mind Sharia between two consenting adults but not as a mainstream legal system or by someone not consenting to the judicial system, I am against unions so I think you would guess my position on terrorism and why would one support ruining a perfectly good vagina?

4) but as I own businesses in Guinea, Philippines, Indonesia, Peru etc I understand what it is like to be welcomed by others and experience resistance by others. Generally after sitting down, enjoying a good meal, a drink and a chat we discover we all value the same things. So you can look for the differences, the hatred, the fear and the negatives or you can look for the similarities, the love, the opportunity and the positives. You don't have to ignore the things you can't accept but you can positively influence change or you can run away and ignore the problem. but who does that help?

4b) Ask yourself are you the failure because of your outlook?

5) calling another race, or religion, a racist dog has to be an oxymoron? whatever it is, you have shown your hand.

6) our own superior culture? WTF. I am proud of Australia's culture and do believe we are one of the best nations on the planet but that is because your "view" is a minority (thank god).

7) rather than being so full of hate, get off your ass and make a positive change. If you don't like something, make it better. Start by changing yourself, it is easier to change yourself than change the world.




Sorry Floor Pie and Maggie5, the truth is I still sit on the "right" but please don't put this racist turkey on my side. Can you take him as one of your own?

 

[Power Raid]

Australia, you twit.

Big belly larfs at Vic Vinegar accusing PR of being brainwashed by the all encompassing "The Left"

I can't wait to go to a West Perth coffee shop this morning and announce my conversion, to the left, to my fellow mining entrepreneurs. I hope I still get served!

 

[Power Raid]

Over the long term?

Without different cultures living in enclaves....

people don't actually care about other peoples race or religion unless their is poverty or a lack of education. there are very few examples in history where this has existed but Australia would be a great example.

but your right, it is an issue that needs to be recognised and managed.

 

[cartwright]

oh, and the woman are hot! I sure there are some hot blokes to but I will let others judge.


long term I see multiculturalism and the continued rise of the middle class globally reducing war. that can only be a good thing.

Yes, yes there are.

 

[Floor Pie]

Sorry Floor Pie and Maggie5, the truth is I still sit on the "right" but please don't put this racist turkey on my side. Can you take him as one of your own?

He isn't "right" or "left", he is just a racist nutjob!


Aaah. Taking a break from bigfooty. Had enough for a while.

With Xsess and GuruJane openly campaigning for the Coalition.
With tessa and his cohorts trying to explain that the victims of rape are partially to blame.
With the homophobic s**t from a heap of people.
And just most of what mottrain posts.

I've just had enough of it all for a while. It's getting worse.
Break time.

 

[Richard Pryor]

Multiculturalism is really only a temporary thing if you ask me. One or two generations and the Italian/Greek/Vietnamese/etc. kids for the most part consider themselves Australians (or Italian-Australian or whatever) with cultural heritage.

The main concerns are over more insular cultures that seemingly actively reject aspects of Australian culture, but I really don't think this is a sustainable way for a community to operate and that the problem just needs time before it just corrects itself.