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2004-12-04 Down Under

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Posted by Korora 2004-12-04 12:02:34 AM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I'm sure the Hindus in Sydney will be happy she's not offending them with a big ol' wreath. You know how they get.....not to mention the Buddhists and Wiccans.

Posted by Desert Blondie 2004-12-04 12:23:24 AM|| 2004-12-04 12:23:24 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Obviously - No election soon...

Posted by BigEd 2004-12-04 1:40:56 AM|| 2004-12-04 1:40:56 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 "Today, Christmas is a celebration for everyone and Iâd like to encourage everyone to get out in the city and celebrate and I especially urge building owners and retailers throughout the city to get into the Christmas spirit," she said in a statement.

Huh??? If she was afraid of offending non-Christians, why the encouragment for "everyone" to celebrate Christmas?

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2004-12-04 1:47:35 AM|| 2004-12-04 1:47:35 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 First she minimises the official celebration of Christmas, proving that she's much more concerned about Muslims and radical left atheists than she is about Christians. Then, under great public pressure, she does an about-face and makes a pretence of all-inclusive benevolence by inviting "everyone" to celebrate Christmas.

It's a curious left-wing mix of stubborn, blind idealism and gross hypocrisy.

Posted by Bryan 2004-12-04 6:47:46 AM|| 2004-12-04 6:47:46 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 I am the only one who noticed that we are taliking
of Christmas?

Posted by JFM 2004-12-04 7:08:23 AM|| 2004-12-04 7:08:23 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 .... The Daily Telegraph compared Sydneyâs Scrooge-like approach with opulent Christmas displays in major capitals like London, New York and Paris.
Damn. I'll have to read more of those Telegraph columns. Until now I was completly unaware that New York City was the capital of anything.

Posted by GK 2004-12-04 9:31:00 AM|| 2004-12-04 9:31:00 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 JFM - Nah, you're not alone. I don't think the Aussies would really have cared if she put other, non-Christian things up, like a bunch of other places have done to avoid offending someone.
Looks like they were just used to having the place decorated this time of year, and since it only had a very small tree, people felt let down. I work in a government agency, and we have a bunch of secular decorations (pine and glitter garlands, a big ol' tree with "gifts" underneath and snowmen). No one's ever complained about it, and believe me, there are members of the public who will bitch about damn near anything.

Posted by Desert Blondie 2004-12-04 9:43:14 AM|| 2004-12-04 9:43:14 AM|| Front Page Top

#8 Guys, this season check the schedule for the History Channel's program the History of Christmas. Surprises in store - like, did you know the New England Puritans banned Christmas because of its pagan origins? The modern version which we celebrate is attributed to New York merchants of the early 19th century?

It is interesting though that most of these PC actions are just fronts for people in power to carry out their anti-Christian agenda. Those of us who have been stationed in Japan and S.Korea have witnessed countries of non-Judeo-Christian heritage celebrate the season with just as much joy as any Redlander; lights, sales, and even Santa, in cultures more oriented to Buddism or Taoism.

Posted by Don 2004-12-04 9:45:03 AM|| 2004-12-04 9:45:03 AM|| Front Page Top

#9 "I'm sure the Hindus in Sydney will be happy she's not offending them with a big ol' wreath."

My wife is Hindu, she LOVES Christmas and all the traditional trappings that go with it. She isn't the least bit bothered by Christmas Trees, Carolling (sp), presents etc. etc. Don't get between her and her turkey and dressing either.

-AR

Posted by Analog Roam 2004-12-04 3:14:07 PM|| 2004-12-04 3:14:07 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 But Ms. Moore and Sydney will always have Ramadan. Bring out the goat sacrifices.

Posted by ed 2004-12-04 3:21:27 PM|| 2004-12-04 3:21:27 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 My wife is Hindu, she LOVES Christmas and all the traditional trappings that go with it.
LOL! That's because has one RB Denizen (maybe you?) put it, she understands that Santa is really a blue Elephant with a beautiful garland of white flowers.

Posted by Shipman 2004-12-04 7:10:07 PM|| 2004-12-04 7:10:07 PM|| Front Page Top

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