That is a very funny thread. The original article sounds like it may have been a joke.
I have to admit I commonly refer to us as the 51st US state anyway, so it wouldn't really surprise me if it did happen... not that I think it will anytime soon. You have too many insane things happening over there for the bulk of Australians to feel very comfortable about joining.
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Date: 2003-07-17 10:00 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-07-19 08:57 pm (UTC)I have to admit I commonly refer to us as the 51st US state anyway, so it wouldn't really surprise me if it did happen... not that I think it will anytime soon. You have too many insane things happening over there for the bulk of Australians to feel very comfortable about joining.
Thanks for the pointer.