🚀 go-pugleaf

  Sorry to be so ignorant in Aussie slang...but what in the world is a 'pom'
or an 'abo'?

Michael Curry <mcurry@bigpond.com> wrote in message
news:QMFK3.34813$ei1.59971@newsfeeds.bigpond.com...
> Man, get a grip. Have  a sense of Humour. I was just getting in on your
> string of thoughtless comments.
>
> I have no probs at all with the use of the term pom.
>
> "Abo" though is a derogitory term when used in that way,  and working in
> aboriginal welfare I do find it slightly offensive. No enough to have a
> serious go at you though.
>
> Lighten up and stay on topic.
>
>
> Rod Speed <rod.speed@usa.net> wrote in message
> news:7tf7ol$gl9$1@news1.mpx.com.au...
> >
> > Some pom claiming to be Michael Curry <mcurry@bigpond.com> wrote
> > in message news:ZbFK3.34788$ei1.59661@newsfeeds.bigpond.com...
> >
> > > I think you've got the wrong newsgroup here mate.
> >
> > Not a shred of evidence that you are actually capable of thought.
> >
> > > Try REC.STUPID.RACIST.PRICK
> >
> > That wont work, poms are the same race as most of us, including me.
> >
> > > Rod Speed <rod.speed@usa.net> wrote
> > >> Michael Curry <mcurry@bigpond.com> wrote
> >
> > >>> As a fellow Australian I couldn't agree more. Look how
> > >>> much this country has been stuffed up by importing crap.
> >
> > >> Yeah, specially all those damned poms.
> >
> > >>> Also nothing is done about it when things get out
> > >>> of hand unless there are significant economic threat.
> >
> > >> With the poms its probably because Adolf did get a tad carried away.
> >
> > >>> Look at the amount of funding behind rabbit
> > >>> erradication compared to Cane Toad erradication.
> >
> > >> And the funding for pom eradication.
> >
> > >>> (Also note here that I pity the poor disillusioned sould that
> > >>> claims Cane Toads have had no effect on the environment....)
> >
> > >>> It all comes down to the dollar.
> >
> > >> Specially with all those poms, there's so many of them. And
> > >> an eradication campaign would need all 'the workers' to be
> > >> fitted with ear protection against the incessent whingeing.
> >
> > >>> The sceme will never get off the ground to
> > >>> import reptiles and sterilise them for pets.
> >
> > >> Maybe we could try it with poms. Nar,
> > >> too much whingeing even when sterilised.
> >
> > >>> A similar thing has already been passed for hamsters
> > >>> and how many of them do you see? None. You know why?
> > >>> Cause no one would pay $1500 for a male castrated hamster.
> >
> > >> Or a male castrated pom either.
> >
> > >>> If you want to get exotic animals in its just not worth it.
> >
> > >> Yeah, plenty of natives who are animals.
> >
> > >>> Australians should be looking toward native animals as pets.
> >
> > >> Thats mostly illegal too.
> >
> > >>> Get rid of the dogs and cats and ferrets and
> > >>> rabbits and guinea pigs (cavies) and rats and
> > >>> mice and other crap that we have here already
> >
> > >> Like poms.
> >
> > >>> and start pushing native replacements that
> > >>> the environment can handle if they escape...
> >
> > >> Dunno, could be a few problems with pet crocodiles.
> > >> Could cause a bit of a stir down the local pool etc.
> >
> > >>> There is plenty of great animals here already without importing more
> >
> > >> True, no more immigration.
> >
> > >>> and most states have a good range of natives you are allowed
> > >>> to keep as pets as long as they have been captive bred.
> >
> > >> Dunno, its illegal in all states to do captive breeding of abos now.
> >
> > >>> This is where the focus should be.
> >
> > >> Dunno, not too many that suitable for say keeping
> > >> the damned druggys from looting your house etc.
> >
> > >>> Forget the imports.
> >
> > >> The poms are unforgettable.
> >
> > >>> GO NATIVE INSTEAD!!!!!
> >
> > >> The poms always frowned on anyone who went native.
> >
> > >>> Comments appreciated.
> >
> > >> Bet they wont be.
> >
> > And they werent, he went completely ape. Just another exotic import no
> doubt.
> >
> >
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