It's a rare day the Australian Government makes a decision or takes an action of global interest or consequence. On the other hand, the US has a history of inviting itself into the affairs of other regions with a much larger impact. If you're going to stick your head above the parapet you need to accept, but not necessarily like, all the attention that it brings.
Culturally, Australians play Tall Poppy Syndrome like it's a national sport. Those who step into public office accept that 'the public', that's us, is going to play whack-a-mole with the things you say and do. King Charles quoted Lincoln's Gettysburg Address yesterday when he said: “the world may little note what we say, but will never forget what we do.”
But all that aside, the politicians don't need us mortals to defend them. It's a sign of misplaced loyalty and patriotism that some folks feel like an attack on their politicians is an attack on the people. It is not, even though references are often made to the country rather than the politicians.
Rest assured Angus, as NQ94 said Australians are equally harsh on our politicians. You just don't see it get picked up by US media because that won't sell advertising in your market.
Culturally, Australians play Tall Poppy Syndrome like it's a national sport. Those who step into public office accept that 'the public', that's us, is going to play whack-a-mole with the things you say and do. King Charles quoted Lincoln's Gettysburg Address yesterday when he said: “the world may little note what we say, but will never forget what we do.”
But all that aside, the politicians don't need us mortals to defend them. It's a sign of misplaced loyalty and patriotism that some folks feel like an attack on their politicians is an attack on the people. It is not, even though references are often made to the country rather than the politicians.
Rest assured Angus, as NQ94 said Australians are equally harsh on our politicians. You just don't see it get picked up by US media because that won't sell advertising in your market.
