On Thu, 7 Dec 2006 08:48:41 +0100, Jens Arne Maennig
<maennig0612@cricetus.com> wrote:

>I'm absolutely willing to believe you that Australia has a healthier
>economy than, for example, Germany.  With 25 % of the inhabitants on
>21 times the area, there are, well, certain chances and opportunities.
>However, if you can guarantee that politicians in Australia are always
>truthful and always will act to the benefit of their country and its
>population and not with their re-election in mind, I will start my
>pilgrimage to the nearest Australian consulate today to get my
>residence and working permits.

"And if it be that you would know
The tracks he used to ride,
Then you must saddle up and go
Beyond the Queensland side --
Beyond the reach of rule or law,
To ride the long day through,
In Nature's homestead -- filled with awe
You then might see what Clancy saw
And know what Clancy knew.