I think Aussies use the term "Lebs" to describe people of middle eastern decent in general hence the asscociation between lebanese and islam is formed.Originally Posted by dcfcsteve
Australians, in general, are not racist. Like all cultures (including Ireland) there is a minority idiot society.
Harpojoyce- Yeah, I always found the term Anglo celt" strange too! But here is Oz it is widely used to describe persons of British and Irish extraction. It's also the name of a newspaper in Cavan I didn't really understand the second part of your post about- Who is linking "Mediterrean types" with any of this??
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