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Political analysis made easy!
A lot people have been saying "This whole 'war on terrorism' is a bit
confusing. Can you explain it?"
Here is a simple set of analogies which any red-blooded Australian
should
be able to understand.
USA: Essendon - Arrogant. If they suffer the slightest injury the whole
world hears about it
Al Qaeda: Footscray - Thugs who like to take out opponents behind the
play. Capable of upset wins but all other supporters hate them.
UK: Carlton - Have a leader who is far more outspoken than he needs to
be.
Have been involved in many memorable finals campaigns.
Pakistan: St Kilda - Trying hard to be one of the big boys, but has
upset
a large percentage of its supporter base and may soon face a membership
revolt.
The Taliban: Melbourne - The "old boys" club where members are measured
as
much by what they wear as who they are. Not a consistent contender but
has
home ground advantage in the finals.
India: Collingwood - A sleeping giant, not a contender at the moment
but
with a huge supporter base. Likes to think it's opinion is worth
plenty,
yet is largely ignored by non-fans.
The Northern Alliance: Geelong - A rabble in need of sponsorship
dollars.
Israel: Richmond - Rabid supporters come from everywhere when they make
the finals.
Palestine: North Melbourne - A team looking for a home, had been on the
periphery for many years before the 90s. Not regarded as a big
contender
but with enough names to upset the favourites.
Uzbekistan: Brisbane - Northern neighbour who will receive some league
help. Worry few in the south until they win a flag or two when they
will
become everyone's most hated foe. Undergone a name change recently.
Japan: Sydney - No attack, last campaign of any note 1945 and lost by a
big margin. Big player financially in the 1980s, however.
Iraq: Adelaide - Have been a contender before and opponents prefer to
see
them out of the finals race. Most of the teams from the other side of
the
border dislike them.
Russia: West Coast Eagles - Once great superpower, now in disarray
Italy: Port Adelaide - Once a great empire with a tradition few could
match. Now go largely unnoticed by all but the most loyal supporters.
Germany: Hawthorn - Tendency to blondeness. A strong finals history but
off the scene of late. Unfortunate uniforms.
Australia: Fremantle - Not a contender. Just in it to make up the
numbers.
Already has a "care-taker" coach. An embarrasment to their supporters.
A lot people have been saying "This whole 'war on terrorism' is a bit
confusing. Can you explain it?"
Here is a simple set of analogies which any red-blooded Australian
should
be able to understand.
USA: Essendon - Arrogant. If they suffer the slightest injury the whole
world hears about it
Al Qaeda: Footscray - Thugs who like to take out opponents behind the
play. Capable of upset wins but all other supporters hate them.
UK: Carlton - Have a leader who is far more outspoken than he needs to
be.
Have been involved in many memorable finals campaigns.
Pakistan: St Kilda - Trying hard to be one of the big boys, but has
upset
a large percentage of its supporter base and may soon face a membership
revolt.
The Taliban: Melbourne - The "old boys" club where members are measured
as
much by what they wear as who they are. Not a consistent contender but
has
home ground advantage in the finals.
India: Collingwood - A sleeping giant, not a contender at the moment
but
with a huge supporter base. Likes to think it's opinion is worth
plenty,
yet is largely ignored by non-fans.
The Northern Alliance: Geelong - A rabble in need of sponsorship
dollars.
Israel: Richmond - Rabid supporters come from everywhere when they make
the finals.
Palestine: North Melbourne - A team looking for a home, had been on the
periphery for many years before the 90s. Not regarded as a big
contender
but with enough names to upset the favourites.
Uzbekistan: Brisbane - Northern neighbour who will receive some league
help. Worry few in the south until they win a flag or two when they
will
become everyone's most hated foe. Undergone a name change recently.
Japan: Sydney - No attack, last campaign of any note 1945 and lost by a
big margin. Big player financially in the 1980s, however.
Iraq: Adelaide - Have been a contender before and opponents prefer to
see
them out of the finals race. Most of the teams from the other side of
the
border dislike them.
Russia: West Coast Eagles - Once great superpower, now in disarray
Italy: Port Adelaide - Once a great empire with a tradition few could
match. Now go largely unnoticed by all but the most loyal supporters.
Germany: Hawthorn - Tendency to blondeness. A strong finals history but
off the scene of late. Unfortunate uniforms.
Australia: Fremantle - Not a contender. Just in it to make up the
numbers.
Already has a "care-taker" coach. An embarrasment to their supporters.
