You know, we are facing the same situation (loony left government, leftist populations at large) here in New Zealand. Our own conservative blogger Gordon has written this:
http://www.nzpundit.com/archives/007112.html#007112
"Australia is a much better country than New Zealand. The sooner we're a state the better..."
The response of an Aussie gentleman runs like this:
"The last thing we want in Australia is for New Zealand to become a state. We'll end up like Canada if that happens. The best solution is to kick Tasmania (Tasmanians are just like New Zealanders) out of the Federation and hand it to the Kiwis. That way, New Zealand gets to be a feral communist backwater till the end of time, and we can get back to engaging with the world sensibly and rationally.
If things get really bad, you can apply for asylum."
Sorry I know you may feel bad for this :-), but you guys serve as a negative example of what not to emulate for Australia and most Australians.
Ping to Piefloater for comments.
You even get the same sort of silly "we actually defend you" stuff we get from some Kiwis.
I also note that the "we are better than you because we rank 3rd in tiddlywinks playing efficiency" card is also played.
Some time ago I thought it would be great to have NZ as an Australian state. Now I agree pretty much with the response you have quoted by the Australian to your NZ blogger.
The two countries have just moved too far apart on so many levels for any sort of merger to take place. I'm sure this view would be supported by the majority on your side of the Tasman.