John Howard displays his love for 'them foreigners'

Australian Prime Minister, 'Little' John Howard wowed the world's press yesterday with a show of affection for the victims of Boxing Day's disaster. In short, he made it clear that he wasn't really interested in relieving debts owed by the countries affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Even the US has been wiser than this, and has certainly sought to appear amenable to almost any idea that would make it look benevolent.

One has to ask: how long can Australia continue to act as if it is not part of Asia? The attitude of Howard's right wing coalition government is hostile to its Asian neighbours, but friendly to the US which lies thousands of miles away. It's not a stance that will end happily.

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