yah, i don't know. i'm from the US, and live in Australia now, been all through europe and asia as well, and the big difference, i think, between the US and Australia is simply that in the US there is a greater understanding of what's going on politically with their country. so many australians can't tell what a shadow minister is, how the prime minister get's elected, etc. there's annoying stuff too - i pay my taxes here, and so much money get's thrown away on absolutely stupid things which would cause riots in the US. like the baby refund, countless TV advertisements paid by the govt, drunk driving billboards, etc etc...
in reality it's politically more like france ... that said, it's probably the most beautiful and pleasant country in the world, and yah, the people work to live (big difference with the US). overall way more laid back ... but get a lot done. i like it here...
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