Sunday, May 11, 2008

Diplomacy, Australian Style

In most countries one might expect some manner of civility and political correctness when it comes to public statements by government officials. But this is Australia.

In response to recent ad campaigns in Sydney by Adelaide and Canberra that target disgruntled Sydneysiders, fed-up with hairy commutes and the high cost-of-living, the New South Wales Transportation Minister had the following choice words:

"anyone that ... has been to Adelaide knows it is a pretty boring place, and it just can't compare to Sydney. Anyone who goes to Canberra knows Canberra is even more boring than Adelaide, and Sydney is the greatest city in the country."

Tell us how you really feel.

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