This cartoon created by InkClinct, expresses Australia's heavy reliance on the US economy. This was particularly evident in 1928 when Wall Street crashed and brought Australia into the Great Depression. Even today, with the US economic crisis, the cartoon depicts Australia to be following the US off a 'cliff' into an economic crisis. it shows how Julia Gillard is walking Australia off the 'cliff', unaware of what is happening, by 'following in America's footsteps'.I believe, however important America is as an ally to Australia, it is important to put your own country first and not follow in the footsteps of a country that is going into economic collapse. However, although this political comic is 'taking the piss' out of Julia Gillard and her government, in recent months/years, Julia Gillard is potential keeping Australia out of the economic crisis through investment, and has been able to keep the Australian Dollar strong in the global market.
Image from: http://www.inkcinct.com.au/web-pages/cartoons/past/2011/2011-177--following-in-America's-footsteps-.gif
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