Be careful with that word liberal. It means totally different parties in these two countries. Australia's issue at this moment is the Labor party, Gillard forced a coup and is up to her neck in you know what. Australia is one country that needs Liberals in charge. John Howard (Liberal) was a gift. They had no boat people and money in the bank. After Rudd, (Labor) Christmas Island is sinking and all the money is gone. Got to love the Labor party. We need to call the liberals here in the US what they are, Socialist Ruling Party.

Please tell me Julia was not paid for that rant. What a bunch of baloney she speaks. As a fellow Australian who has made this wonderful country my home, she know not what she speaks. This is the second Australian I know of who speaks of Tea Party attendants but has been to none, writes of Sherrod but only writes of the MSM version and still does not get that correct.

My home away from home is this amazing country called the United States of America. If I have learned nothing else from my move from Australia to the US, it is "do not believe a word you hear, experience it for yourself and then decide". Julia, get you head out of the Australian bulldust and live here for a while. You will change you mind quickly and then we expect an apology.

Just a note, Hiredmind you say it well. My sentiments exactly.