You must be the only person who believes what they read in press.
No but the Economist magazine (first published 1843) has more credibility than you! It is objective not subjective. It is worth the subscription - you might learn a thing or two.
Hey MACH, we have lived in Aus, Asia, and many other parts of the world, so we are informed
So Have I - First lived in Asia in 1964 - I have lived in Asia for years.
why would I want to retire there with such insular people.
Well - How is this for insularity?
Australia has NO culture
Can you provide us with a link to back up this outlandish statement?
Most people like you cannot back up your statements with independent data - when you can, then you attain some credibility.
Your responses are
opinion with no credible facts or a link to back up your position.