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Good thing for the delay, cuz I don’t remember this second bit:
Tim Blair – MEDIA ON FOUR-MONTH DELAY
Peter Costello’s controversial views on sharia-inclined immigrants led last night’s late news bulletins and were again among lead items tonight. The Sydney Morning Herald:
Anyone who believes Islamic sharia law can co-exist with Australian law should move to a country where they feel more comfortable, Treasurer Peter Costello says.
All Australian citizens must adhere to the framework in society which maintains tolerance and protects the rights and liberties of all, he said.
More from the SMH:
“Before entering a mosque visitors are asked to take off their shoes,” he told the Sydney Institute last night. “This is a sign of respect. If you have a strong objection to walking in your socks, don’t enter the mosque.
“Before becoming an Australian you will be asked to subscribe to certain values. If you have strong objections to those values, don’t come to Australia.”
I will trade you, Australia, our entire US Senate, for your Peter Costello.
Update (2.25):
He’s defending himself! Responding to ridiculous criticisms! With logic! Without false statements leaving mistaken impressions of emotional involvement! I’m throwing in the House of Reps.
February 24th, 2006 at 6:24 pm
You leave our Prime-Minister-in-waiting alone. Here’s a lollipop. Now where’s my US Senate?
February 24th, 2006 at 11:18 pm
No! We get Costello first!
February 26th, 2006 at 1:07 am
The thing that really stands out about the US Senate, to one of us Johnny Foreigners, is how fabulously coiffed are all the senators. There isn’t a John Howard look-alike amoungst the lot! Is this the evolution of Homo Politicus in action?
February 26th, 2006 at 1:39 pm
Yeah well, if you ever take a look at the footage of one of them giving a speech in the “World’s Greatest Deliberative Body” you’ll notice, behind whoever’s presenting his impassioned dissertation with visual aids, that there’s no one else in the room. They give their Deliberative Greatness to an empty room. They’re all out getting their hair done.