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In recent years Australia has seen a tremendous increase in what their politicians call ‘boat people’. Their refugees come from violence torn areas like Iran and Afghanistan as well as a number of other nations.

You know…brown people.

By: Inoljt, http://mypolitikal.com/

In the minds of most Americans, Australia is a great place. The land down under has beautiful weather, a booming economy, and sights ranging from the Great Barrier Reef to kangaroos. What’s more, the culture and the language of Australia are as similar to the United States as any other country in the world, with the exception of perhaps Canada. What’s not to like about living in a country where everybody has cool accents?

Why, then, do so few Americans bother to immigrate to Australia?

More below.

This diary will be cross-posted at the GOS, also.

(add link when posted).

We are melting, yes.  Finally.  

I ended up writing the OND at the gos again tonight – so here it is:  

I think I hit seven continents (counting the Shackleton voyage re-creation) and several states (whose legislatures are up to NO good in general).  

Welcome all, please comment on stories, or share your own news, and consider this a late-night open thread . . .

One of my friends was unable to write tonight, so I whipped this up in 30 minutes.  Please enjoy, comment, and share your local news stories.  Or other news you think is important.