Fidel Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 So this is what democracy has come to? Welcome, my co-serfs, to the wonderful world of Neo-Feudalism & Robber Barons. Soon our democratic participation will simply involve texting the name of our desired candidate, (one of those selected by the elite of course), to a specific number. No protests within a half mile or a mile of Westminster under the serious organized crimes act... now this for our Aussie brethren. Sydney fenced in for Apec summit A concrete and steel fence is being built across the centre of Sydney amid a massive security effort for a summit of Asia-Pacific leaders next week. More than 5,000 police and troops will also be deployed as part of Australia's largest security operation ever. The 5km (three-mile) barrier is intended to protect the 21 leaders attending the meeting from thousands of protesters expected at the summit. Major landmarks such as Sydney's Opera House fall inside the protection zone. The world leaders - including US President George W Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin - will attend the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) meeting for talks on climate change, regional security and free trade. 'Rabble-proof fence' Police say they expect protests to be violent and have warned demonstrators not to march near the venue. But activists opposed to the Iraq war and global warming have insisted they want to make their point peacefully. Australia's government has spent A$169m (£68m, $138m) on security for the event over six years, with media dubbing the barrier the "rabble-proof fence". Fighter jets and police helicopters will patrol the skies above Sydney, while Australia's navy will deploy ships, divers, water police and special forces in Sydney Harbour. Mr Bush has already apologised to Sydney residents for any inconvenience caused during the summit, which started on Saturday and will end on 8-9 September. "I'm looking forward to the beautiful city and to the extent I inconvenience [sydney residents], I apologise," Mr Bush said. There is plenty to grumble about, says the BBC's Phil Mercer in Sydney, with commuters and tourists facing more than a week of disruption. Parts of Sydney's rail network will be closed, along with many roads. But residents have been given a sweetener, our correspondent says - next Friday has been declared a public holiday to coincide with the start of the meeting. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 "Mr Bush has already apologised to Sydney residents for any inconvenience caused during the summit, which started on Saturday and will end on 8-9 September." Shame he couldn't do the same to the Iraqi people. It's an absolute joke. Farken Howard only wants to big note himself in Sydney with the Harbour as a backdrop, and his fat ugly wife wants to hold a first ladies lunch at Bondi Icbergs which has fucked up everything, for everyone considering she has picked the same days as the annual Festival of the Winds. Should have had it in Canberra. Much easier to secure and less of a inconvenience to the rest of us. Not everyone gets paid for Public Holidays. Not since Howard introduced the new IR laws anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Crap. Even Thaksin didn't go this nutty over APEC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Sounds like that wall the Israelis are building in Jerusalem. :smirk: Can Kangaroos jump over it :question: What side are Moo Noi, Torneyboy and Dumsoda on :question: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 << What side are Moo Noi, Torneyboy and Dumsoda on >> Same side as the Israelis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 yeah...Canberra would have ben much better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 We are on the right side :thumbup: The road closures and other traffic problems are what we are more worried about..the Holiday is only for the CBD ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Moo Noi and Torneyboy are on the wrong side and Dumsoda is in the wrong state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian2 Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 I like the term "Rabble proof fence", it pretty well sums up Howard's opinion of all Australians with an income lower than Rupert Murdoch. But his comeuppance is on the way. Actually they always hand the country over to Labour when things get too hard, take note of WW2 and Vietnam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Think we should ride our horses down south to avoid the mess..imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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