Ah, Australia Day, the day the British rowed ashore and claimed Australia for King George III.  Since 1988, it has been claimed by the politicians as a way to glad-hand the common folk and kiss babies.  Don’t believe me?  Our latest Prime Minister turned the announcement of the “Australian Of The Year” into a rock concert.

“After the official proceedings, popular bands Evermore and Rogue Traders rocked the crowd at a free concert.”

And I could bang on about many of the bozos picked for “Australian Of The Year”, but let me just pick one:
Pat Rafter, tennis player.  Chiefly known for living in Bermuda to avoid paying Australian income tax.

For me, Australia Day is about having a quiet beer and burning a few snags on the barbie.

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