Indonesia?

[oldrider]

Doesn't anybody else get nervous about Indonesia when they start their sabre rattling and flag burning crap?

Vast population, average age 24 years and close, oh so close to home, venting their wrath at Australia and USA and "us" by default!

Years ago I read about a thing called the "Morganthau line of conflict" designed to do away with world wars but providing a continuous line of conflict circling the globe.

Ours is about the only region that has not been involved and I notice that the major powers are taking a much larger interest in this little corner of the world.

God forbid that they find any reason to test their arms and battle tactics out while maintaining "peace and democracy" in our best interest!

Meh I'm done but I fear for our children and grandchildren and their future well being!

Reminds me of the instructions on fireworks. "Light blue touch paper, do not hold in the hand"!

[Paul in NZ]

Yes - I get very nervous too.... That place has got serious potential to get crazy...

[Naki Rat]

Seriously corrupted society, largest muslim country on Earth (200+ million) and running out of real estate due to their rapid population growth. Plenty of potential for trouble there

[Katman]

Wait till Anadarko find oil offshore.

America will covertly orchestrate a war downunder to ensure they have complete control over our oil fields.

(Of course, they will disguise it as them coming to our rescue).

[SMOKEU]

That place is a terrorist infested hell hole. At least their interpretation of Sharia law isn't anywhere near as extreme as North Africa or the Middle East.

[Marmoot]

You guys are talking about that group who burned a US flag in front of the Aussie embassy the other day?
(yes they brought the wrong flag).

They are one of the prominent Islamist group that do not have the support from the people, but unfortunately is secretly supported by some dirty politicians as a political tool.
Well, definitely a collection of tools there.

And yup, they did bring the wrong flag. Stupid....

Indonesia couldn't care less about NZ. Good place for holiday, and good place to get beef from. But that's it.
Anadarko's oil (if ever) is just a puddle compared to what they have there.

Timor Gap's oil, however....now that one IS huge. Too bad the Aussies lost it.

[sil3nt]

They can't swim so we are safe.

[oldrider]

They can't swim so we are safe.

Don't be too complacent ... apparently they do have a big navy!

[Thaeos]

Maybe NZ should get some nukes. Just in case.

[Berries]

Balinese hookers aren't too bad. Not sure how they square that away with the Koran but meh, five dollars for love you long time isn't too bad. And you get a free cheese jaffle.

[MIXONE]

And you get a free cheese jaffle.

Is that a new sex position?

[Robbo]

Is that a new sex position?

No, that's the taste left in your mouth after you've been down on her.

[Hitcher]

I hope they invade. If for no other reason than to stop all of the current left-wing moaning about asset sales, free-range farming, off-shore exploration, fluoride in water and chemtrails.

[puddytat]

Well with 6million plus cows shitting everywhere times the equivalent humans times cow (14),you end up with a population of 84 million crapping everywhere....wouldn't it be better to have people? As long as they're happy eating grass.

[oldrider]

Armed forces personnel: http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/mi...rces-personnel

All the other statistics make interesting reading, compare Australia and New Zealand combined ... against Indonesia!

Without USA or British support .... NZ and Australia would be toast!

Add on all the instability of the Islamic world and we are probably not as secure as we think we are and things can change soooo quickly!