17-08-2012, 09:31am
(17-08-2012, 09:25am)Tony Nitrous Wrote: We DO have a voice.
We as a country are not as motivated as the likes
of the UK / France / Greece / Cyprus etc though.
I've seen French farmers get their way,
I've seen the UK population stop the "poll tax",
I've seen Germans turn back the anti-bikie club laws,
the current hi-viz laws in France are not 100% passed
and their have been HUGE demo's shutting down citys.
As a Pommie im quite suprised how happy Australian's
are to bend over and take it.
Be interesting to see the Bandito's and Hells Angels
putting there colours onto their new hi-viz vests though !
But that's just the point Tony, I was born half Australian, and moved over here from UK about 10 years ago. Believe me I know what you're saying, I've been to countless meets at ace cafe, brighton, box hill, chelsea bridge etc - and plenty of protests too. And it's f*&^ing great having such a powerful voice there, but it just isn't the same here.
The numbers aren't as large and political system doesn't even PRETEND like it gives a shit.
Riders here are the same as UK mate, they know they're being f****d but they're not given the same rights.