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Maybe their trials have made them value the most important things. It sounds like a colorful place to live. Interesting.
posted by
mariss9
on December 14, 2011 at 4:34 PM
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These are the values we all should turn to instead of wanting the government to do it for us.
posted by
UtahJay
on December 12, 2011 at 9:32 PM
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It is a worthwhile trend insofar as family ties. Some of it seems that folks have resigned themselves to working into their 70's! At least the beach is near at hand! sam 
posted by
sam444
on December 12, 2011 at 2:18 PM
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So important it is for us to be thankful for what we have.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on December 12, 2011 at 10:56 AM
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Kabu, I think just about every government out there is likewise...
No one knows what they're really doing, just sort of governing by the seat of their pants and hoping for the best....
posted by
Rumor
on December 12, 2011 at 10:53 AM
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".... a loving family, good health, enough food, and certain basic freedoms of choice." All so important and to be desired over fame and fortune and fancy things.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 12, 2011 at 9:11 AM
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that seems to be the trend now enjoy the simple life
posted by
Lanetay
on December 12, 2011 at 7:36 AM
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Kabu
® It’s the same everywhere love. BC-A, Bill’s R:)LJst
posted by
BC-A
on December 12, 2011 at 7:13 AM
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Priorities! Priorities!
I think it would do the entire world some good to do exactly that: take some time to appreciate what you already have, and learn to live within your means. Good health, education and family should never take a backseat to any political posturing, regardless of what country you live in, or what your own ideology might be. Enjoy your beach and beer! 
posted by
JimmyA
on December 12, 2011 at 7:09 AM
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I believe you're right on target -- and not just with your
former countrymen. I believe the ordinary working guy or gal is getting a little more respect. We no longer seem so interested in or envious of the celebrity lifestyles. Maybe "reality" TV has done it for us -- exposed the lives of the idle rich and shown us that they are anything but happy. I for one like folks like Warren Buffet and Bill Gates who have set up foundations to help folks.
posted by
Pat_B
on December 12, 2011 at 4:36 AM
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It all, comes down to the quality of life, they have got the right idea,
posted by
C_C_T
on December 12, 2011 at 12:10 AM
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Good post. I know nothing about the politics of Australia but I was put a back when I saw your president cozying up to Obama... Things are strange all over. Love and peace to you both.
posted by
Justi
on December 11, 2011 at 9:45 PM
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education i think is important too
posted by
Samantha39
on December 11, 2011 at 8:08 PM
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Kabuiepie-;)
Wonderful post love but I won't stand for the children being educated, keep 'em dumb then make 'em waiters. You do know that Canada is having a downturn too don't you love? Never mind, we're so wrapped up in one another we only see rainbows. Ahhh, love is grand.I love you.
posted by
WileyJohn
on December 11, 2011 at 7:52 PM
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I always thought of those things as most important that they now value.
posted by
Dr_JPT
on December 11, 2011 at 7:47 PM
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