Brash disrespects Anzac

**Timber020** · 25th April 2005, 11:01

Wellington dawn parade, real cold but still a good turnout. Pretty much the same as every dawn parade that I have been to, was even lucky enough to have my partner with me.

One of the speakers was Don Brash, and he said a lungful. He really went on which is fine. But half of his speech didnt seem to be about Anzac day. He talked about threats of terrorism, doing more to be prepared, being closer to old allies, making more of an effort. All in the middle of the speech.

Around me I heard people groan, whispers of "oh not here." and "not today of all days". "Wanker" was all I could think of. I know hes a politician, but he was a guest and this isnt his day. To push his own agenda at dawn parade just made my blood boil. I was really angry, shit Im still angry. Fuck Im really angry. So many died due to the ignorance of politicians at places such as galipolli and heres another idiot going for it, blind to the effect of his ignorance, arrogance and general bullshit. Im never cheerful on anzac day but thats due to its setting. This time I feel like coca cola just tried to sponsor my grandfathers funeral. FUCKER

**Ms Piggy** · 25th April 2005, 11:25

Sadly it is election year so he's grabbing at every chance he can get...yet again revealing just how out of touch with reality and real peole he is!

**fliplid** · 25th April 2005, 11:53

Bl**dy politicians

A time of reflection and honouring those who lost their lives in conflicts (from whatever side) aint a time for electioneering

**ratusratus** · 25th April 2005, 12:13

and he spread one over anzac day and dishonoured mine and our memorys
i cant be bloody bothered with pricks like that

**TonyB** · 25th April 2005, 12:38

Definitely the wrong day to push a political agenda. What a dickhead.

**inlinefour** · 25th April 2005, 16:45

He disrepects logic and intelligence every time he opens his mouth!

**Big Dave** · 25th April 2005, 17:04

we attended a very nice 9am service at Tauranga. Cold but sunny, lovely messages from the region's youth.
Made me realise just how close our cultures are - and how i miss a game of 2 up - after the service in Oz - everyone goes to the RSL - gets pissed and plays 2 -up. Come in spinner!
You guys are more dignified I guess.

anyway, to all servicemen from both sides of the ditch - on this day: Thank you.

**Timber020** · 25th April 2005, 17:41

Man he got my goat. Of all things he even pronounced Iraq in george bush style. Eye-rack. The guys an idiot, a glorified accountant who knows nothing of sacrifice or risk.
And he didnt sing the national anthem. Not a single word. At least most people in his capacity would try.
Ruined my whole day, disrespectful, self indulgent, arogant, slimey, powerhungry, ignorant, soft cock son of a bitch!!!!!!

**Skyryder** · 25th April 2005, 18:36

Originally Posted by Timber020

Man he got my goat. Of all things he even pronounced Iraq in george bush style. Eye-rack. The guys an idiot, a glorified accountant who knows nothing of sacrifice or risk.
And he didnt sing the national anthem. Not a single word. At least most people in his capacity would try.
Ruined my whole day, disrespectful, self indulgent, arogant, slimey, powerhungry, ignorant, soft cock son of a bitch!!!!!!

Flick off your sentiments to letters' to the Ed of your local newspaper. You may welll find that you were not the only one. Embarress the prick and have some fun at his expense.

Skyryder

**Coyote** · 25th April 2005, 18:43

Whatta prick

Annoying thing is when this country is under war, politicians like him will be protected in bunkers, being given the same star treatment they always get, whilst ordering people to their deaths

Becoming a politician is a sure-fire way of escaping a nuclear holocaust

**Jackrat** · 25th April 2005, 22:49

Originally Posted by Big Dave

we attended a very nice 9am service at Tauranga. Cold but sunny, lovely messages from the region's youth.
Made me realise just how close our cultures are - and how i miss a game of 2 up - after the service in Oz - everyone goes to the RSL - gets pissed and plays 2 -up. Come in spinner!
You guys are more dignified I guess.

anyway, to all servicemen from both sides of the ditch - on this day: Thank you.

Dignified ??,not me mate.
Been in Adilade last three days,dawn service and two up.

Lest we forget.