Drive by shooting in Australian suburb of Perth...

[Peikko 1,575]

For what it's worth, I don't think BY is anti-American. I know that's how it is perceived though. He's not a racist either, but he comes across as one because of his lack of ability in statistical analysis. Just view BY as statistically handicapped and your view of him will radically change, I promise

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

For what it's worth, I don't think BY is anti-American. I know that's how it is perceived though. He's not a racist either, but he comes across as one because of his lack of ability in statistical analysis. Just view BY as statistically handicapped and your view of him will radically change, I promise

So, suggesting the US excludes "undesirables" is not being racist?

[Peikko 1,575]

[spookyturtle 9,466]

For what it's worth, I don't think BY is anti-American. I know that's how it is perceived though. He's not a racist either, but he comes across as one because of his lack of ability in statistical analysis. Just view BY as statistically handicapped and your view of him will radically change, I promise

So you know him personally?

[Heracles 417]

So, suggesting the US excludes "undesirables" is not being racist?

I didn't realize that was isolated to a race. Care to clarify?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I didn't realize that was isolated to a race. Care to clarify?

You do seem to use the term exclusively in that manner:

The one thing I have always wondered about someone who is a die-hard Burca wearing Muslim is, why would you migrate to a country that basically has the opposite ideals to that of your own beliefs. After all, there is bound to be tension.

Unfortunately rather than limiting the undesirables, this country is currently pumping in more and more. As is London. Hence the white flight from London heading to AUS. If the average American saw Australia and realized it's not some crocodile Dundee country; trust me, there would be a huge exodus to there too. Especially those from the Midwest to the South that share a similar laid back but honest attitude.

Well this is what happens when you let in people from 3rd countries and don't give them a basic heads up on cultural norms. Also why I am so against illegal aliens because it's not the educated or skilled that are coming here.

Corruption Index: (less being better)

Australia ranked: (9)

Mexico ranked: (72)

Human Development Index: (less being better)

Australia ranked: (2)

Mexico ranked: (53)

Educational Index: (less being better)

Australia ranked: (1)

Mexico ranked: (80)

National IQ and QHC values: (higher is better)

Australia ranked: (98) + (82.8)

Mexico ranked: (87) + (52.5)

Economic Freedom: (higher is better)

Australia ranked: (4)

Mexico ranked: (49)

Mathematics: (higher is better)

Australia ranked: (13)

Mexico ranked: (too low to chart)

Science: (higher is better)

Australia ranked: (8)

Mexico ranked: (too low to chart)

Reading: (higher is better)

Australia ranked: (7)

Mexico ranked: (too low to chart)

No interested in bottom of the barrel types. The US can have those.

You do have two negative strikes, you're from Texas and the spouse is Hispanic.

Guess what ethnicity the loser who carried out the crime is? Hint: You mentioned it like a smart azz in another thread.

Quite frankly your opinion means squat and will not change their success. It just funny to see what sore losers certain people are. At least they don't have kids being shot in their streets or beaten up in wild brawls. More kids have die in Chicago than Australia, UK, Canada and New Zealand combined.

####### is this... What a world we live in.

1. Unlawfully enter another sovereign country

2. Then work under the table, dodging most taxes. Not to mention undercutting local wages.

3. Then demand rights

No one better give me the they're poor #######, considering the absolutely ridiculous birth rates in these countries they're migrating from.

I don't know. There is 24 hours worth.

[scandal 951]

[spookyturtle 9,466]

As Madame Cleo said, he's not racist, he just appears that way.

[Heracles 417]

I don't know. There is 24 hours worth.

Show me precisely where I was racist. Disagreeing with me hardly qualifies for a racist label.

[scandal 951]

More kids have die in Chicago than Australia, UK, Canada and New Zealand combined.

You still stand by that one, huh?

[Amby 490]

I'm gonna grab a bottle of wine for the show tonight. I wasn't prepared for this last night. Maybe I can get shpat in here too

[Heracles 417]

More kids have die in Chicago than Australia, UK, Canada and New Zealand combined.

You still stand by that one, huh?

Yes. It was a guess but I am sure it's correct.

[scandal 951]

Spooky doesn't seem to be around though.

And I can't stay any longer, my computer privileges are being revoked for the night by She who must be obeyed!

[Heracles 417]

If someone can find the number of kids killed by kids in these various countries, Chicago will be higher.

[scandal 951]

More kids have die in Chicago than Australia, UK, Canada and New Zealand combined.

You still stand by that one, huh?

Yes. It was a guess but I am sure it's correct.

Recent homicide statistics for Chicago:

2000: 628

2001: 666

2002: 647

2003: 598

2004: 448

2005: 449

2006: 467

2007: 442

2008: 510

Homicides in the UK alone:

March 2002 - March 2003 = 1,048 - (876)

This includes 172 attributed to Harold Shipman

March 2003 - March 2004 = 853

March 2004 - March 2005 = 868

2005 - 2006 = 765

includes 54 victims of the July bombings in London

March 2006 - March 2007 = 759

March 2007 - March 2008 784

On an annualized basis, the UK ALONE (let alone adding in Canada, Aus, NZ) has more murders per year than does the city of Chicago.

Now, don't get me wrong - Chicago's murder rate is dreadful, a real stain on the city. But your statement is false. Provably, demonstrably false.

Perhaps what you meant to say is per-capita homicides?

As in -- Chicago has more murders each year per 100,000 population than do any of UK, Canada, Aus, NZ. That is true. Very sad, but true.