Youtube comments of JamesT (@Parawingdelta2).

  1. Let us not forget those others hiding in the shadows of parliament who are just as guilty by their complicity or their silence.
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  2. I'm seventy one years old and like many, grew up with seeing David Attenborough on television. He's an iconic figure who has endeared himself to millions of people over many years. A year or so ago, I became aware of some criticism of him regarding comments he had made on the warming of the planet. I thought at the time that if anyone's got the right to express an opinion (whether you agree with him or not), it's him. Then I heard him utter words of support for little miss Thunberg. I'm thinking "Oh no, Sir David, you almost made it, but now you've stumbled near the finish line".
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  3. Russel Brand isn't the only one who has condemned Trudeau. Independent news and social medial blogs across the world have done the same thing. It seems it's only Trudeau's devout followers and legacy media have indicated any approval.
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  4. I don't think I've seen anyone smile broadly as they're talking about suicide numbers quite as much as her. She's quite bizarre.
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  5. Just catch a couple of thousand and take them around to her place. Hope she's got plenty of cheese at home!
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  6. A mother looks after a son with a severe intellectual disability for 24 years, and this is how she's treated. Absolutely disgusting.
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  7. I don't think it's a matter of Brexit failing as opposed to not actually being implemented.
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  8. I live in Queensland, Australia and my relatives and 'friends' on Facebook ask me why I'm still going on about the lockdowns and mandates when everything's back to normal now. If I ever question myself, I think about the times when I stood outside a pub looking in through the window at people having a beer and I wasn't allowed in because I was regarded as something 'undesirable' with no justification. If they think I'm going to forget about that feeling and just let that go, they're very much mistaken.
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  9. I love how you can walk around recording people (including children) and places without being accused of being a terrorist, a paedophile or requiring personal permission from the paranoid.
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  10. Can we just get one thing clear. We're not all scared of using the word "woman". You lot might be, but WE are not.
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  11. One of the most slimy politicians ever to enter Australian parliament.
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  12. It's encouraging to know there are well qualified people still pursuing this. If we let it go, they'll do it again and it looks like they're already scheming and plotting for the International Treaty on Pandemic Prevention,  Preparedness & Response meeting next year.
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  13. Having your support goes a long way to giving the truckers and anyone of like mindedness the credibility they deserve. Hopefully those who have been supportive or complicit with the government's line will give more consideration to those who are not.
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  14. We've got a Prime Minister in Australia singing her praises and an ex Prime Minister claiming that Ardern "rewrote the rulebook on how world leaders are suppose to look and act".
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  15. Former British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli was quoted as saying "There are lies, damn lies and then there are statistics".
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  16. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled pepper. It's interesting that a national service call up would encourage many young men to go back to their country. Now there's a plan right there.
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  17. I don't allow people I don't like come into my house, so I wonder who decided that the British people couldn't have the same view of their country.
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  18. In the first week or so of the pandemic being made known to the public, I anticipated and accepted (to a degree) a certain knee jerk overreaction by the 'authorities'. Then came the revelation that statistics regarding deaths were being 'beefed up'. Then, of course came the restrictions which disallowed people to walk a thirty kilometre stretch of open beach and other seemingly illogical measures. I think the bit that I found most irritating was the constant bombardment of advice from people who not only didn't have any medical qualifications but had no credibility in any measured way. Third rate television identities, actors, breakfast show hosts, politicians who nobody had heard of beforehand (remember Australian Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner) and even tattooed drag queens.
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  19. This has been going on for decades. Our family were stationed at RAF Coltishall in Norfolk in the mid-sixties when they had English Electric Lightnings. They had QRA there although considering the location I don't know if they were regularly 'scrambled' to intercept Soviet bombers from there. They certainly practiced it often enough. Fantastic to watch.
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  20. It seems to be a common thread these days where people use selected terms to serve their own purpose without reference to their actual meaning. Something "Phobic" now means you have a different point of view.
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  21. As former British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli once quoted "There are lies; there are damn lies; and then there are statistics".
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  22. Why even talk to a Muslim about this issue!
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  23. Ardern is trying to create a 'tribal' system of governance rather rather than a democratic one. If you're of Maori descent, then you must join the Maori tribe and work against the non Maori tribe.
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  24. Time to put on a dress and call yourselves Cindy, fellas. Oh wait, that's no good, they'll put you in charge!
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  25. I don't think citizens of England mind immigrants who come to England because they like the English culture and lifestyle. Those who feel resentment, entitlement and a desire to transpose their own culture or ideology over English are not welcome.
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  26. Sometimes you just get a feeling about someone (even if you don't know them personally). that makes your skin crawl. Saint Ardern does it for me. I thought Helen Clark was one cold bucket of water and this one doesn't make me feel any better.
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  27. Winston Churchill used the expression (paraphrasing) "I would love to agree with you, but there's little benefit in us both being wrong".
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  28. I'm British and the colonial past doesn’t make me uncomfortable at all. I wasn't there!
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  29. Another celebrity bites the dust.
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  30. His silence spoke volumes.
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  31. I'm not normally one for 'maintaining the rage' or holding grudges, but all my instincts ask for blood! Apparently, it's fine to demand social justice from event of hundreds of years ago. When it comes to those who vilified, blackmailed ordinary people, told lies and made heaps of money by coercion, manipulation and undue pressure along with destroying people's livelihoods that's different!
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  32. I'm sure the pages of Lisa's book would be right up my alley. Soft, strong and thoroughly absorbent.
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  33. I'm glad Neil picked up that guy on the use of the term 'ant-vaxxers' to describe anyone who opposes what's going on. I wished I shared his optimism for the future. When I see the willingness to follow the official line and the enthusiasm to condemn those who voice another opinion on this and other issues, I fear things will get worse. To top it off we've got Tony Blair being given a knighthood. This was a man who I seem to recall saying that anyone who didn't have the vaccine was an idiot. That would be quite a few million of his fellow countrymen and women wouldn't it?
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  34. "I want to make a stand on the climate emergency". "I don't have any facts at my disposal, but I think it's very urgent".
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  35. I've made this comment before. My mother served in the RAF during the second world war and at one stage was based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. Whilst she was there, the aircrew of what was to become the famous 617 'Dambuster' squadron assembled there before finally forming up at RAF Scampton and carried out the daring raids on the dams in Germany. The commanding officer of the squadron was Wg Cdr Guy Gibson who had a black Labrador dog named 'Nigger' A film of the episode was distributed in 1955 starring Richard Todd in the main role. I have seen the film aired on free to air television (even recently) many times and there are a number of scenes where characters in the film refer to the dog as 'Nigger'. Thankfully this classic film hasn't succumbed to 'progressive' interference. My mother used to feed Nigger before he was run over by a car.
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  36. If we need a 'voice to parliament' why are we paying $4 billion for the National Indigenous Australians Agency to do the same thing? These Aboriginal activist 'elite' must be salivating at the thought of their importance.
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  37. I live in Australia and admittedly don't directly watch reporting from mainstream news, have heard very little about this issue. There seems to be more of a focus on throwing more money and influence to Aboriginal activists (most of whom are barely Aboriginal), trans gender issues and net zero.
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  38. I live in Australia. When you look at the backgrounds of these politicians who are making up all these rules and restrictions they all seem particularly unimpressive. Many have virtually come out of school and straight into politics with maybe an arts degree. Now they've got something to really make them feel like somebody with almost absolute control over people's lives. Now what does that remind you of?
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  39. I may have missed it but I haven't heard any government representative explain why the National Indigenous Australians Agency isn't already fulfilling the role of the voice to parliament when it's costing billions of dollars each year.
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  40. I was always of the understanding that the cold and fly viruses were more readily transferred through physical contact rather than airborne transmission. With that in mind it still astonished me how many people were (and still are) wearing masks in a supermarket but walk straight past the hand sanitiser dispenser.
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  41. This push for "Diversity and equity" isn't as 'new' as what some people may think. About 20 years ago I was still employed in local government and was attending a seminar where the facilitator claimed that we needed more women. When I asked why, she said that I had missed the point of the whole seminar. Another voice was heard saying, "I don't think he has."
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  42. Walking around with a sign without knowing what it means is probably 'up there' on the stupid scale.
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  43. They don't even care when they know that we know they're lying.
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  44. You can accuse someone of sexual assault but not accuse someone of lying?
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  45. I was watching a documentary on the great 19th century British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Apart from impressive bridge structures, Brunel created many of the railway services. Arthur Welsey (Duke of Wellington) opposed the rail development because it meant that "the working class will want to move about". I think that sentiment exists within those trying to implement these restrictions today.
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  46. The Australian Government Department of Health Australian Immunisation Handbook states "Vaccines must be given voluntarily in the absence of undue pressure, coercion or manipulation". So how come the government is doing (and allowing others) to do exactly that?
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  47. The 'official' narrative regarding Covid which suggested that there was absolute agreement within the scientific and medical community was one of the things which made me 'sniff the air' and smell something rotten. Same goes for the climate crisis where no one can dispute the science.
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  48. How could you criticise Jacinda? Isn't she listed for sainthood? Whenever her name is mentioned, I keep hearing this odd sound and I realise it's my skin crawling.
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  49. I must admit I don't feel inclined to judge Meghan Markle all that much. She's fairly irrelevant other than the degree people speak about her. It's probably appropriate that her and Harry attend gatherings of one sort or another under the circumstances, but then should slide back into the obscurity where they belong.
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  50. When you consider all the other human rights issues throughout the world, why has this one sparked so much anger; particularly when you consider the event that set it all off. You'd think the Palestinians would lose support for murdering those Israeli people in the streets. Plenty of other Muslims being killed and abused in other Muslim countries. It's just a sea of hate for Jews.
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  51. I live in Australia and our economy's going great. Last financial year my retirement fund lost about $20,000, tomatoes are $15 a kilo and at Woolworths I'm only allowed to buy two packets of tissues at a time. Fuel is really cheap though.......oh wait, it's not!
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  52. Unfortunately, based on the first round results, I think it's obvious exactly how short people's memories are. Either that, or the population are swayed by the "far right" label imposed on Marine Le Pen.
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  53. No doubt some 'progressive' type will deliberately misinterpret Neil's reference to the BBC needing to be "whiter than white".
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  54. I wonder what happens if you project "Get rid of Muslims' on to The Elizabeth Tower? I wonder what King Charles is doing about this? Isn't he suppose to "Reign over us"?
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  55. Harrison Ford thought it was alright to land his private plane on a taxiway instead of a runway. Complete clown.
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  56. I live in South East Queensland, Australia and I wear a 'T' shirt and a pair of shorts all year round. I don't even own a jumper (pullover). After seeing this, I'll stop moaning when I have to put runners on to go to the shops. You two are a joy to watch.
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  57. I live in Australia and I only know two people who have contracted the Covid virus. One, lives in NSW, is retired; lives by himself, doesn't catch public transport and doesn't have much of a social life. The other lives in central Queensland, works as a chef in a top class motel, wears a mask all day and has little time for socialising. Both are fully vaccinated.
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  58. It's more than concerning how so many people parade the streets waving the flags of one being a foreign terrorist state and the other representing racism and disunity in this country which was dragged out of the stone age by British settlement. Still, despite their numbers there's millions more of us who retain allegiance to Australia.
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  59. The British government are treating the people with absolute contempt.
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  60. Just a coincidence that QANTAS agrees to promote the government's line on 'A Voice to Parliament'.
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  61. The video intimated that the British designed 'Meteor' was a post war jet. It was actually fully operational during the later stages of the war.
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  62. One of these days (I'm surprised it hasn't already happened) someone's just going to run straight over them at speed. I wonder if the organizers will take any responsibility for incitement to commit (virtual) suicide.
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  63. It was something that I've, (reservedly) thought to be true without bothering to do any research. It was, of course inferred in the film 'The Battle of Britain'. My parents were both in the RAF during the war (father for 35 years) followed by my late brother. I think even they just accepted the general account. Makes you wonder if we can believe anything anymore without spending all day checking it. Fortunately, my retentive ability is going so I don't remember half of what I told anyway (so my wife tells me).
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  64. It was interesting to see the price of wines, including imported wines which sit around A$6 or A$7 Australian dollars (correct me if I'm wrong). I used a bottle of local wine in the rural town of Mudgee in New South Wales at a Motor Inn (mini-Bar) and it was $40. It's fair enough that they tend to cost it bit more in hotels and motor inns, but I get the feeling they're slapping on even more excise on alcohol to fix their disastrous environmental policy.
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  65. If I understand it correctly, they want to replace livestock with plant based agriculture to improve the condition of the environment. So the huge open areas of land that have had every tree and bush removed to grow crops with the use of massive diesel powered harvesting machinery along with pesticides, fertilisers and other chemicals has less impact?
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  66. I walked into a pharmacy (in Queensland, Australia) the other day which displayed a sign saying 'Thank you for wearing a mask' (which I ignored). Behind the counter, fully vaccinated staff were wearing masks and were also protected by large Perspex screens. I see a guy arriving at an open air public pool wearing a mask. On television a deputy chief medical officer recommending we wear masks when we leave the house. The insanity continues!
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  67. I had no idea that this was all Nigel's fault.
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  68. I see America has its own Diane Abbott. She's done an assessment to determine that there will be an assessment.
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  69. I can't speak for the British civil service, but after working for local government (middle management) in a major city in Australia for over twenty years I saw very little evidence of performance management of much of the administrative staff. Productivity rates were abysmal. Whilst operational workers were assessed by daily performance indicators, the white collar crew spent much of their time chatting or attending pointless meetings.
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  70. Just another case of a Muslim assuming that their ideology trumps everything else.
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  71. When I first emigrated from England to Australia in 1970, I worked alongside several Russian people (all related) who amongst others, had fled the soviet regime in the years after the war and lived in Nationalist China (Now Republic of China or Taiwan) before finally getting to places like Australia or America. Many adopted Polish sounding names to avoid discrimination. Coincidently, I finally became a 'naturalised' citizen of this country a few days ago and there were four Russian people at the same event. No doubt, we may see more. Best wishes for you in your new home.
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  72. My father joined the RAF in 1937 and remained in it for thirty-five years. My mother served in the RAF during the war. My brother joined in 1974 and served for twenty years. They're all gone now and I'm glad they didn't have to see what the RAF has become. I have a daughter in the Royal Australian Air Force with sixteen year's service and I think they're heading the same way.
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  73. How exactly is an independent Scotland going to benefit NATO?
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  74. This is the absolute sense and logic that various activists, anarchists and just dumb arse wankers want to either ignore or destroy. I was born in Wales, lived in England and Malta and now Australia. I've been back to the UK seven times and visited Scotland on three of those occasions. Absolutely love Scotland as I do all the other parts of Britain (that I've been to anyway). It would be an absolute tragedy to disunite them. Why would anyone want to do that?
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  75. Many years ago, I was responsible for fleet of heavy cleaning vehicles in local government. I had presented a concept for a new vehicle dumping and wash down bay which was taken up by one of our engineers to formulate a specific design and manage the construction process. I received a call to say that the construction was complete and the washdown bay was 'operational'. In a later conversation, he accused me of harassment when he refused to accept responsibility for overlooking the fact that the washdown bay required a supply of water.
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  76. I live in Queensland, Australia and a few years ago, the mainstream media spread the word that a person had found a needle inserted in a strawberry. As a result of their focus on the issue, the whole industry collapsed during the peak of their season and hundreds if not thousands of tons of strawberries were destroyed and farmers left high and dry. I stopped watching mainstream media and reading newspapers some years ago; mainly because I didn't find it particularly interesting or well presented. Now, it just disgusts me.
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  77.  @greenhearted8453  The voices of the 'climate scientists' seem quieter than those of the political activists. Moore, himself appears to be eminently qualified. Everyone can listen to whomever they wish. I doubt if Sir David (who I still respect) or Thunberg have significantly changed their lifestyles one iota. It's always about someone else doing something.
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  78. Now I'm going to wonder what goes on in my fridge when the light goes out.
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  79. The three reasons they got into politics has been satisfied. Money, recognition and now this has given them control.
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  80. I love the way that Albanese lists all the 'businesses' that support the Voice to Parliament and who no doubt, are considering the effects on their organisations as a priority when their senior executives open their mouths.
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  81. He's the most pathetic Prime Minister we've had. He seems to feel if he mentions the cricket, the Matildas or some other warm and fuzzy reference, everyone wilk think that he's just a typical Aussie lady. Cringeworthy.
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  82.  @caroltopalian593  Ventilation? In the middle of the pandemic we weren't allowed to go for a walk on a deserted beach!
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  83. I'm very traditional in my thinking. My parents were both in the Royal Air Force as was my brother and I was in the Australian Army. I have a daughter currently in the Royal Australian Air Force who, a few years ago mentioned that there was an RAAF officer on base who was trans gender (male to female). Despite my conservative views, my only thought was that it was unusual, and I can't recall discussing it again with anyone. Now, when the word trans gender is mentioned, I have that 'instinct' that tells me that something's wrong.
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  84. I can almost guarantee that the members appointed to the 'Voice' will be activists who bear a resentment towards Australia's British settlement. They will undoubtedly promote infinite regress and financial reparation. I believe there's only going to be five representatives on the 'Voice' (in addition to the rest) who actually live in remote or rural areas?
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  85. African countries, along with the Middle East and many South East Asian countries, seem incapable of maintaining a modern, advanced society. Unfortunately, with Australia's immigration policy being what it is, we're heading on the same trajectory.
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  86. No one seems to be focusing on the other nine banks who refused to accept Nigel's custom.
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  87. As an ex pat British citizen living in Australia, it's so disheartening to see Britain in this state.
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  88. I wouldn't necessarily disagree with that guy but a bit too 'theatrical' for me. When people talk in the manner, I just get a gut feeling that their performance is the priority.
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  89. I see her point now. It's not that she's saying we're racist or stupid, it's just that it's racist and stupid people who present the 'NO' campaign and even though we agree with it, we're not stupid and racist. Yes, I can see how that's completely different. Judging by that answer, she obviously thinks we're stupid!
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  90. In my humble opinion, you are without doubt the best provider of information on this subject.
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  91. How is this even legal? The ideology that selects people (particularly for roles such as that) based on anything else but competency is insane. In 1970, I applied for flying training with the Royal Australian Air Force and was rejected in not meeting eyesight requirements. Fortunately, it saved them the inconvenience of discovering that I was too lazy and stupid to be trusted with a twenty million dollar aircraft.
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  92. It's very difficult to try and change someone's habits and addictions which you know are destroying them. I have a daughter who is 153 kilograms. I have touched on the subject of her weight several times and even paid for a swim and gym membership a couple of years ago. A week ago, I pointed out how concerned I was and was quite direct in warning her of likely health problems. She has now been on social media describing me as "toxic" and "abusive".
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  93. "Nothing's off the table" means they haven't got a clue what to do. That's as bad as saying "Don't you worry about that", or "Leave that with me"!
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  94. I'm guessing that Macron's going for the 'grunge' look to let us know that he's been working so tirelessly night and day over this issue that he hasn't had time to worry about his appearance. Gives that 'been through hell' look. What a total wanker.
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  95.  @jsc2606  Even the other day, I heard an Australian politician in parliament talk in terms of people's 'responsibility" to be vaccinated to protect others. This is despite the evidence that the transfer of the virus is not inhibited by the vaccine.
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  96. These are vile evil people who should be in prison.
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  97. It just illustrates the vile nature of those we elect to govern. They're quite happy to take the high salaries but then hand over the responsibility to 'out of reach' unelected criminals.
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  98. I'm British to the core, but the state of the UK and the governments of the last forty years (since Thatcher) makes me want to be sick. About 65 years ago, my father told me that America was the most generous nation in the world, and yet their still the most hated. I don't think they're the most hated, but I got what he meant. I live in Australia, and we get all that "recognition to indigenous tribes" crap. We even get the indigenous "Welcome to Country" by public announcement on aircraft.
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  99. That guy may be right in saying about the number of teachers involved in this sort of rubbish, but the fact they have the confidence to stand up in a classroom and say that we should all accept that it's normal for someone to think that they're a cat, suggests it's not just the odd individual.
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  100. They must think we've got the retention of a goldfish. They just don't seem bothered about lying. Why he was voted back in I'll never know. Same things are happening here in Australia.
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  101. I live in Australia 🇦🇺. Back in January, we celebrated Australia Day, or at least that's what we use to do. Not so long ago, as the day approached, one would see vehicles with little Australian flags flapping from fixtures on the door pillars along with many other indications of Australian allegiance. This year, I personally saw none of that. I'm not a flag waving type of guy or demonstrably nationalistic, but in light of the apparent lack of patriotism, I went down to our federal MP's office and collected 10 little representations of our flag, affixed three to my vehicle and the rest around the outside of the house. I wasn't even born here, so what's happened to the place!
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  102. A bit like being sold elephant repellant and coming to the conclusion it must work owing to the absence of elephants.
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  103. Being a devotee (wife says fanatic) of 'The Battle of Britain, I picked his voice straight away.
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  104. Why is the Australian Senate immersed in issues in which the country has no direct influence. It seems that the average Aussie comes after Muslims or every other malcontent.
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  105. I live in Australia now, but my father, mother and brother were in the RAF with a combined service of sixty years. I have a daughter currently serving in the Royal Australian Air Force with sixteen years of service. To those who came up with this quota crap, "May the hairs on your arse turn to fishhooks and may your chickens grow up to be emus and kick your shit house down".
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  106. You mean the money wasn't spent for the good of mankind?
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  107. Penny Wong just assumed an arrogant, condescending and dismissive approach to Pauline Hanson's question. Like most people, I have a general understanding of what 'net' usually means, but in this case Wong doesn't seem able to provide an articulatable definition. I assume it would mean that the rate of increase in greenhouse gases is zero. The trouble is that there seems to be little evidence of what that rate actually is. I guess, they'll just say we've reached the target when the due date arrives.
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  108. Morrison should change his name to Pontius Pilate. If he had any guts he'd get the army to remove any border blockages. All these premiers need to go.
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  109. One would have hoped that by now, even the most enthusiastic 'welcoming brigade' would realise what's been let into their midst.
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  110. Why is anyone even talking about her? Or even to her for that matter.
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  111. I was born in Wales but have lived in Australia for many years now. I've returned to the UK seven times to visit friends and relatives in various locations, but I always enjoy staying for a few days in London. It's regrettable that it's not likely I'd return at all now, particularly to London. It must be devastating the tourism industry and the overall economy. These people are crapping in their own living room.
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  112. Why do they keep referring to Australian Aboriginals as 'First Nations'? They're not.
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  113. As a bus driver, I had to go into retirement earlier than I'd planned because of my zero tolerance to fare evaders (including teenagers).
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  114. Well, we may not have to worry about any tariffs put on steel sales to the United States because we won't have any to sell!
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  115. I live just north of Brisbane although I was born in the United Kingdom (Wales). I came to Australia in 1970 but only got around to formally getting Australian citizenship in 2022. Despite the long period of time, I've always considered myself a citizen from the day I arrived here. Today, I had to go to my local federal MP's office to get some small representations of an Australian flag. I've put a few around the house and stuck two on the door frames of my car. As I briefly drove around today, I didn't see one other display of national pride. Even our local government public swimming pool had no flag displayed.
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  116. It's almost insulting to black people, too. The announcement infers that they have some sort of disability but have managed to accomplish the task anyway. That last bit was hilarious; totally irreverent, but hilarious.
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  117. I was at the doctor the other day, primarily for a repeat prescription but also for a yearly 'syphoning' of blood for a full blood test. At this time each year, my doctor normally suggests a flu jab. As it was, my former doctor had moved on and I had another doctor who omitted to mention the flu jab. The more notable thing about this visit was it was the first time I was prepared to question, and if necessary, debate the type of jab I was getting insofar as the type of vaccine. As a result of your videos, I felt much better informed to determine my own well being.
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  118. I've lived in Australia for fifty two years now and from a distance, Britain is barely recognizable (apart from structural changes) to what it was when I left England all those years ago. On several visits back over the last twenty years, a closer view still reveals the essence of the British people. That will no doubt change if this invasion isn't stopped. The politicians seem impotent or unwilling to do anything.
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  119. Tony's right on the money with both those issues.
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  120. Voting in the state election in Victoria, Australia finished yesterday, with the outcome being announced last night. The people of Victoria returned the Premier who was one of most tyrannical during the pandemic. World renowned clinical psychologist said, "You need slaves to be a tyrant", or as someone else commented, "The turkeys have voted for Thanksgiving".
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  121. Whoever voted for her in the last senate election needs to seriously reconsider their thinking.
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  122.  @greenhearted8453  I doubt if I'd be inspired by a little girl who's contribution is making a few ridiculous speeches in the absence of any solutions. It's interesting to see how you've assumed I know nothing about a particular aspect of the conversation and selected to describe those who aren't enamoured by Greta as having false right wing views. I knew the political agenda would come out somewhere. Did you know that statistically, if this conversation thread went on long enough, I'd be compared to Hitler?
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  123. That 'hostile reconnaissance' sounds like a load of crap that could be used every time someone pulls out their Brownie 127. If I was indulging in hostile reconnaissance, I could almost guarantee nobody would know I was doing it. I'd have newspaper in front of my face with a hole in it.
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  124. If all those that want to be vaccinated before going to a football match and do that, why would they or anyone be worried about someone turning up who hasn't been vaccinated? They're immune aren't they? Anyway, I do like to listen to suggestions for my medical regime from an accountant. Oops; were we suppose to have a Polio, Hepatitis or Influenza vaccine before going anywhere before?
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  125. It's a real concern that these people with strange ideas and who believe we should think as they do are actually wandering around amongst us. We've gone for centuries with clear understanding of gender and accept there are cases where gender is an 'ill-fitting garment" for some. They, however, are in a minority and if they go about their business and associate with understanding people of their own choosing, then the rest of us probably won't give a toss and we'll continue on as usual. They seem intent on drawing attention to themselves. Sooner or later, they'll draw the attention of the wrong person.
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  126. I would normally be happy for the people of Vicoria, but judging by their frame of mind at the last state election, there is little hope for them. Not that the Liberal party is much of an alternative.
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  127. That was a fantastic answer to a question that wasn't actually asked. This is the contempt these people have for the general public.
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  128. I would avoid flying British Airways anyway, so hopefully I wouldn't have to listen to whatever crap they adopt.
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  129. Who gets the news about the world from Facebook? Apparently a lot of people. No idea why.
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  130. It's reasonable to say Israeli intelligence failed but it should be remembered that anti-terrorist organisations have to succeed every time. The terrorists only have to succeed once.
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  131. It's a shame more people don't do it. The main problem is the repercussions if someone they shove is badly injured. Of course, the police could just remove them and avoid the problem, but they're useless.
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  132. I've got no real tolerance for any religious 'order' but it's beyond my comprehension how there was world wide support for the people who murdered 1200 people in the streets and in their homes and then those murderers hailed as victims. Those bastards would have known what the eventual response would have been and as part of their evil cult brought death to their own children. To think that the people around me support all that would have been unthinkable until October 8th 2023. Whatever faith I may have had in human nature is gone.
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  133. As I developed a dislike over time for Wilkinson, I thought it was just me being too judgemental. Now I've found I have another family.
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  134. I came bottom of my class at school and even I can see a flaw with a two-state solution that the two parties don't want is absurd. Imagine someone's got a car that they don't want to sell, and you don't want to buy it but someone you don't know expresses a deep desire that the sale happens anyway.
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  135. When I watch your videos I can't help but notice how everything is so identifiable with exactly what I experience (I live north of Brisbane) or anyone else who may live around any other major city around the world. It makes you wonder why there's this perceived friction between us all.
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  136. Teaching boys about "Toxic Masculinity". It's interesting to note how, in the old days, young men were taught to be gentlemen from the standpoint that they were of decent character but learning etiquette and manners would improve their 'standing' in life. Now it seems that they're working from the assumption that they are likely to develop an instinct to behave inappropriately towards women and work back from that.
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  137. Yes, but they're doing really well with establishing 'non crimes'. I believe a man was arrested for walking around in a loud shirt after 8pm.
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  138. I was born in Wales and half these people aren't anymore Aboriginal than I'm a Druid. Incidentally, who do I see about reparation for all the invaders who ruined my culture and has made me very upset.
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  139. My daughter is in the Royal Australian Air Force and a few years ago she mentioned that one of the officers on base was transexual. We also have a transexual well known former high ranking military officer who is frequently on television; either on panel shows or commentating on cricket. I felt quite a bit of admiration for the story behind the journey to transition. Now, I'm starting not to like these people very much.
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  140. I can't believe how anyone could be so obviously hypocritical and discriminatory in the one sentence.
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  141. If prostitution is the oldest profession, where did the clients get the money to pay for it?
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  142. I joined an Army Reserve (CMF) officer training unit in 1970 just prior to my number rolling around in the 'lottery when the Vietnam conflict was on. I wasn't selected for conscription and couldn't volunteer without parental permission. I do recall something being said about me defending the country; don't remember that "dying" bit being an obligation.
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  143. I've personally known a number of Chinese people through work and socially. My experience is that they have a great sense of humour and have no problem in taking a joke. A friend of mine from Hong Kong use to take great pleasure in parodying the typical British colonial elitist persona with the 'plum in mouth' accent. Cracked me up every time.
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  144. I don't think I've heard anyone successfully contradict what Tommy Robinson has said. Throwing the tired old "Islamophobic" label is just a pathetic attempt to shut down something they don't want to hear. Falls into the same category as "Racist, Fascist, Transphobic and all the other mindless drivel.
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  145. Asking the questions doesn't present any great difficulty; it's getting any plausible or logical answers that's the hard bit.
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  146. I just hope that those who vilified their friends and family members who voiced opposition to public orders, mandates, coercion, manipulation and other threats will look back and see what their capitulation has brought them.
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  147. Wasn't he the guy calling those that opposed mandatory vaccines idiots? That would be a few million of his fellow countrymen and women.
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  148. My father was an air traffic controller at Newquay airport from 1956 to 1964 when it was RAF St. Mawgan. Originally posted to RAF St. Eval (a short distance away) all the operations moved to St. Mawgan in 1957 with the families remaining in the married quarters at St. Eval. I returned there from Australia for the first time in 2014 and visited the museum although they didn't have as many aircraft there then and I think it even had a different name.
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  149. I live in Queensland, Australia and have presented a number of questions related to this subject to our local MP. After a month there has been no response. Both state and federal governments seem 'fixated' on promoting more jabs or pushing 'Net zero' and electric cars.
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  150. I have huge admiration for Stephen Fry and without personally hearing his comments, I too, would be interested in his explanation. I certainly wouldn't disagree that the British people have become a little intolerant and who could blame them? Their government has taken tolerance towards immigration to a level which could be considered treasonable!
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  151. When they say "ensure that First Nations peoples achieve life outcomes equal to all Australians" are they factoring in that outcomes are also achieved by competency and effort which seems to be sadly lacking. Personally, I think if they paid less attention to worrying about primitive 'cultural expression', perpetuating the victim scenario, and focussed on putting in hard work and dedication they might get somewhere.
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  152. There may be general mistrust but you'd think when at least one of them states the bleeding obvious, people would support them.
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  153. Albanese is very fond of using what he believes are humorous sarcastic quips supported by his band of merry men. He may find that a bit more difficult at the end of October.
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  154. I'm Welsh born and I see no reason to have anything other than a British government.
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  155. Kamal made his first mistake by giving those virtue signalling toss pots on 'The Project' the time of day. His second mistake was being unprepared. He should have known the National Indigenous Australians Agency is only a small part of tax payers money devoted solely to Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. He may have mentioned that the NIAA exists as an advisory body to the government as a Governor General Executive Order.
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  156. I'm not sure what it is, but there's something I don't like about all those people pointing their mobile phones at the coffin as it passes. I would have thought just being there as a mark of respect and seeing it would be enough. You wouldn't record someone being buried if you were in attendance at a funeral would you? I think it may have been the Queen herself who commented on the slight irritation of facing a wall of mobile phones when she attempted to engage with groups of people.
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  157. The time for international diplomacy and other courtesies is over. Intercept them and take them back to France. That doesn't mean to say that France should ultimately be burdened with the whole lot, but (being a safe country for refuge) they can be processed there and the U.N.(for whatever good they are) can make a decision on appropriate distribution of asylum seekers. That means people go to a p[lace of safety where their language and culture suits them best; not where they can be put up in four star hotels and live off social benefits forever.
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  158. Last time I watched it Sandie Shaw won it. I did have a quick listen on YouTube to the British entry. Noise pollution is all I can say.
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  159. It's quite laughable except those in power seem to just ignore the absurdity and just continue talking as though it's all so meaningful.
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  160. I'm guessing the York City Council is dispensing with the traditional functions of local government like infrastructure maintenance, public transport, capital works and all those other inconvenient things which normally justifies the rates people pay.
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  161.  @KM-yg1tb  Cinemas, Restaurants, Cafe's, Sporting events, theme parks, museums, libraries, interstate travel, hotels and visits to friends and relatives in hospital were also on the list where I was not allowed. This of course was based on the lie that the unvaccinated transferred the virus and the vaccinated didn't. I routinely take an ex WW2 Royal Australian Air Force pilot out to lunch every month. He's now over a hundred years old and myself and a friend pick him up from his age care home and treat him to a meal and a beer. With no one else willing to take him, he was stuck there for a couple of months until I actually got vaccinated (for that reason and that reason alone). There was no restriction on me buying beer from what we call a 'bottle shop' crowded with people. You are however right that I do have an 'issue' and it's not about my beer consumption!
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  162. I'm guessing my book of the Lone Ranger and Tonto crosses some cultural line.
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  163. Governments always present proposals on an emotional level as though we're children. I can't watch Albanese without my skin crawling.
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  164. I like Nana. She's probably been the subject of more racism than most, but still stands up for what is right for Britain.
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  165. We in Queensland, Australia use to have a state premier that refused to authorise gambling (poker) machines. He said there were two reasons for his objection. "One it's wrong, and two it's not right".
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  166. You'd think he'd be more concerned about the invasion of his own country (sorry, I meant Britain) that's going on.
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  167. I must admit the 'Ben and Jerry's' adverts on television had escaped my attention until recently when their hypocrisy was revealed on another YouTube channel. If I would have had any possible inclination to try their product, that has now evaporated. May the great god of melt forever plague their ice cream.
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  168. The fact that they talk in terms of a "win" rather than simply looking at a referendum as including the people in a legislative process, illustrates that they have a specific agenda.
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  169. My concern is that the 'naked swimmers' have so many on their side. My own circle of Facebook family and friends alike proudly notify everyone when they've received their final 'booster' jab like children showing you their 'colouring in' book. In the former Yugoslavia, there are many people who committed unspeakable attoricties during the Bosnian wars in the nineties and who are still walking around with impunity because people are happy to have their normal lives back and try to forget what they lost.
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  170. The fact that he didn't know that these people turn up on British beaches (after crossing multiple safe haven countries) with their mobile phones and designer footwear means he's never bothered to look close enough at the situation unfolding every day of the week.
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  171. I live in Queensland, Australia. In the summer months it's fairly common for temperatures to reach well above 30°C. However, it's very satisfying that despite my mature age the mainstream media remind me not to climb on the roof and repair tiles with a cup of hot cocoa but to stay in the shade and drink plenty of water. Quite frankly, I don't know how I've survived seventy three years without them.
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  172. A few Hamas supporters here I'm afraid.
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  173. We should be so grateful! You guys are talking as this is all perfectly OK. Well it bloody well isn't; not by a long shot!
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  174. I'm assuming this comes as a great surprise to people? Personally, I'm not interested in apologies. I don't know why people think in terms of 'promises'. We're not in a high school playground. There should be forecasts and constitutionally structured commitments. Forecasts can understandably not work out the way they expect but a retraction of a commitment made by a political party should be subject to legal prosecution. They should have to defend their decision to lie to the Australian people and face consequences including imprisonment. They can say sorry to their cell mate!
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  175.  @pringlel  There's inevitably some dramatic or visual licence taken in these films to enhance the experience. "Will he get the wheel down in time" has been used in a few films. I'm a bit of fanatic about realism and the Spitfires patrolling too low escaped me. I thought the visual of them with the sea below was great. I think dragging out the locked canopy bit sort of enhanced a real problem too. Remember Christopher Plummer in 'The Battle of Britain' trying to get out of his Spitfire while it burned?
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  176. The question is, are we going to be species afraid of our own environment? "Wear a jumper or you'll catch your death of cold". "Put on a raincoat or you'll get pneumonia". "Put on a hat, and sunscreen". Wear a mask in case you catch something". I was at a chemist the other day and I couldn't hear a bloody word the mask wearing attendant was saying, so he eventually pulled the mask down over his chin. What's the point?
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  177. He sitting on the fence with his "understanding" of the impact British settlers had on indigenous people. If Australia hadn't been colonised, the Aborigines would still be living in the stone age, unless of course some other country had taken over in which case, I don't think there would be an Aboriginal Victim Industry.
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  178. I live in Australia and I'm really glad to see that so many Russian people have their own home. I'm fortunate in owning my own home but none of my five children do. Home ownership is fast getting out of reach for many people; even with two incomes in cases where they have to pay for child care.
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  179. You get a gut feeling about who to believe and my gut tells me that I should listen to Katie and a few others like her if I want to know what's going on.
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  180. When I was a kid, I was usually bottom of the class. As I grew up, I thought, it's just as well that there's really nice, smart people around to run our country and that 'The Beatles' wouldn't last. I'm sure there's nothing to worry about here.
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  181. I think it's important to remember that there's no expectation of immigrants to abandon their own heritage; in fact, far from it. I was born in Britain and will always be British. However, I've lived in Australia for over fifty two years, served in the Australian Army and only became an Australian citizen a couple of days ago. So my loyalty for all those years has been to Australia and I am now officially Australian. I'm still also British.
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  182. I live in Australia and the government's own 'Immunisation Handbook' states "Vaccines must be given in the absence of coercion, manipulation and undue pressure". I don't know how they can possibly reconcile their actions with that policy.
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  183. I find it disturbing that Australians (of all people) would shy away from or even worse, be too cowardly to openly show their allegiance and patriotism on any day, let alone a day specifically nominated for exactly that purpose. I emigrated to Australia from England in 1970 but didn't become a citizen until 2022. I was beginning to think I shouldn't have bothered; particularly after the capitulation during Covid and deporting Katie Hopkins.
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  184. When did these organisations suddenly develop some sort of moral consciousness that they feel obliged to inflict on everyone else.
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  185. Why anyone with an ounce of critical thinking would grace the set of Q&A with their presence, is beyond me.
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  186. I was trying to see whether you were just sitting there exposed (to them) or behind a window. As it progressed, I seemed you were just there with them. Mamma bear seemed friendly enough but isn't there a risk of things turning nasty?
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  187. Sooner the better.
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  188. The police have no inclination to enforce the law anyway; unless you're singing a hymn in public or something equally sinister.
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  189. I use to work for local government in one the major cities in Australia. At the exit point of stormwater drains there were a number of different systems to prevent litter and debris entering creeks and rivers. I can remember one that was a rectangular pit with a fence similar to a back yard swimming pool. The ideas was that it would trap all the litter but allow stormwater through the fence. Unfortunately not only did smaller items flow between the bars but when the tide was high, the whole thing was submerged and all the rubbish use to float over the top of the fence.
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  190. I received a letter from the tax office, and they described my tax return as "outstanding" which I thought was flattering but I couldn't actually remember sending one in.
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  191. I now live in Queensland, Australia and I've always had great respect for the police and my personal dealings with them have been very good. As a kid I grew up with 'Dixon of Dock Green'. Having said that I've been looking at quite a few recordings of the British police encounters with people. They seem to constantly demonstrate the inability to interact with members of the general public in a professional manner. The don't know the laws of the land; they're tattooed, scruffy, unshaven and seem totally ignorant of their own ethical standards. They demand identification from people committing no offence and use intimidation and bullying to assert authority they do not possess.
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  192. I don't think we have to debate about the metropolitan police force being the best in the world because they're not actually doing police work.
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  193. It took my a little while to realise this wasn't about Charles Bronson the film star.
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  194. I live in Queensland, Australia, and in two weeks I won't be allowed to attend: Pubs or clubs Restaurants or cafe's Non critical stores (toy shops, recreational supplies) Theatres or cinemas Outdoor theme parks Libraries, museums, galleries.
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  195. A couple of days ago marked fifty two years of me emigrating from the UK to Australia. At the time, the Australian government were even advertising on television in the UK for people from Britain and other European countries to come and "Walk tall in Australia" (was the slogan). I even accepted the fact that I would be eligible for military national service and conscripted into the war in Vietnam. I live in Queensland now and I would never have believed that fifty two years on I would be disallowed from attending pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, theatres, sporting venues, theme parks, museums and libraries because I'm not vaccinated. It's incredible that the Australian government are ignoring the fact that because Novak Djokovic has already overcome being infected with Coronavirus that he will have all the immunity he needs. It's Immunology 101.
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  196. It should just be a totally secular country with zero religious promotions from the public purse or utilities.
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  197. What are these "Wippons of war" of which she speaks?
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  198. I come from a military family. My father, mother, brother have a collective span of fifty-nine years' service. I served for a few years in the Australian army and have a daughter currently still serving after seventeen years in the Royal Australian Air Force. I've spent the last eight years regularly ensuring an ex-WW2 RAAF pilot was taken out to lunch until his death at the age of 101 earlier this year. I have great respect for those who serve or have served. However, the respect shouldn't be absolute or a religious doctrine. People should have no expectation of others in a public place or gathering outside an organised commemorative event. I for one will not be "called to prayer" for two minutes virtue signalling silence in a shopping centre or football stadium.
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  199. She must think we're really stupid if she expects us to believe someone wants to talk to her.
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  200. I emigrated to Australia fifty five years ago, and it was only recently, I became a naturalised citizen and attended a citizenship ceremony where the dress code was 'smart casual', which, considering the hot weather is preferable to a fully formal event where a suit is required. I don't actually own a suit. I did wear a business shirt with a tie along with long pants and polished shoes. To my dismay, about half the men looked as though they'd just walked off the beach.
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  201. I live in Australia. Yesterday, I had a bit of time to kill as I waited for a repair to a car tyre, so I had a cup of coffee in a nearby shopping mall. I noticed that everybody who walked past was at best overweight and in many cases obese. I think the availability (and affordability) of food plays a big part, particularly when you can just sit at home and get food delivered in a matter of minutes. It almost put me off my sausage roll!
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  202. Bowen is talking with his head up his arse and totally ignoring the laws of physics.
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  203. Those two aren't wearing masks. The one with the man bun doesn't even have the excuse that he needs it off to communicate. I'm guessing some people's need to talk without restriction is more important than others.
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  204.  @mangaranwow2543  She'd probably go 'ape-shit' if one spider got in her house!
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  205. I wonder if these people consider the extent that oil is used in every conceivable aspect of our existence. How does machinery work without it? How do materials get manufactured? Every single form of transport (including shoes) would be a thing of the past. Back to hunting whales again I suppose.
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  206. There's a disturbing collective insanity in the world.
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  207. After fifty-two years of permanent residency in Australia; arriving at the age of twenty, I finally became an Australian citizen last year. I thought it was ironic that I was 'welcomed to country' when I had been here longer than just about anyone else in the room! When did 'country' become a proper noun? What's wrong with calling it Australia?
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  208. Ah, yes, but what it is, is that they've actually come from Columbia and the current took hold of their dinghy and swept them up the channel to Dover. They were aiming for Portugal and valiantly paddled as furiously as they could and even lost all the elderly and women and kids on the way. They obviously tried as hard as they could and seeing as there's four star hotels available, they may as well stay?
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  209. She can't help having a speech impeppermint.
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  210. He needs to stop the illegals and reduce the 'legals'.
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  211. My daughter is in the Royal Australian Air Force. When she had the rank of corporal, she worked in direct contact with the flying crews of one of the squadrons and ended up in a relationship with one of the pilots. Before that, one of her best female friends was a Squadron Leader at the same base. They even went away on holiday together. I was a little surprised at the apparent absence of the old 'no fraternisation' rules that applied to relationships between officers and enlisted personnel. When I was younger, I worked at FW Woolworths in Norwich and fraternisation with female staff was a dismissible offence!
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  212. I live in Australia and there's absolutely no indication that anyone (in authority) feels as though there's been any wrong-doing. They're now peddling ant-Covid tablets on television. I walked into a shopping mall the other day and within the first few metres I counted sixteen people wearing masks even though there's no mandate. It's almost become a fashion accessory!
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  213. I think we need Madame DeFarge to bring out her knitting needles while we discuss how this should pan out!
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  214. Pauline echoed thoughts I had several months ago when I first heard about the proposed 'Voice'. Governments have had that many 'voices' to supposedly improve things for Aborigines and all they've done is improve things for a few people who seem to have more of a European appearance than Aboriginal. Is Albanese admitting he doesn't know what to do with the information governments have had on hand for decades.
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  215. So much for supporting the farmers then!
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  216. I've been a great follower of Neil Oliver who has championed a number of issues and expertly articulated what I, and many others think. However, I'm getting the awful feeling that he feels that Israel is the bad guy here and Iran is a victim of some sort. The fact that Israel hit a specific target in Iran to eliminate a known threat to their country is hardly unjustified or provoking war. Iran has been the enemy of Israel (and the western world) for decades. Regrettably, I think the association with George Galloway will be Neil's undoing.
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  217. If the Aboriginal 'Voice to Parliament' has constitutional authority, why doesn't local government? Personally, it wouldn't bother me in the slightest if a bunch of Aboriginal activists called me racist. Maybe we should re-examine treachery laws.
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  218. NATO is a "defensive alliance"? I'm trying to think what one might call NATO presence in Iraq and Afghanistan. I also wonder why, if Western countries are so keen to support Ukraine in supplying arms, money, and technological support, why there's been such a delay in embracing Ukraine into NATO. Would it be that it would mean direct combat with Russian troops? Sounds like a great idea to me. NATO forces could go in there en mass, defeat the Russian army in a couple of weeks instead of leaving it all to Zelenskyy and his lads.
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  219. The unfortunate thing about it is that politicians don't seem particularly phased by all the demonstrations or wave of discontent aired on independent news or social media. They seem secure in knowing that many (if not a majority) are quite happy to be locked down, quarantined and controlled. One thing that should happen is that all the politicians who have either supported or been complicit in all this should be 'earmarked' now and held to account later on; so there's no denying thrice routine.
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  220. It would seem that the Aboriginal Industry Activists don't actually want a day of celebration more than a constant state of misery. Oh, and "reparations" where people who have earned their money hand it over to those who have earned nothing.
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  221. I seem to recall back in the 60's when the French pulled out of the consortium to develop the multi role combat aircraft that became the Panavia Tornado and built their own swing wing Mirage jet. They then did something similar with the Eurofighter /Typhoon and built their own 'Rafale' fighter jet.
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  222. From the success of the last election and the Brexit 'breakthrough', Boris has become a bit of a disappointment when he proposes that the government can overrule judges decisions or wants a 'conversation' about mandatory vaccinations. His mop haired affable, politically incorrect persona is turning into something a bit more insidious.
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  223. Why is Farage particularly "Ever divisive"? Do all the other politicians or commentators maintain some sort of unity over the political and social spectrum? I get the feeling that "divisive" means where someone expresses an opinion in contradiction to one's own. What's an example of Farage's "divisivness" that isn't demonstrated by just about everyone else. Please don't say "Liz Truss".
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  224. The first thing I thought of was how deceivingly dangerous these places are. I can't see how someone would even survive the night if they were stranded out there. Everyone is so friendly; even the dog!
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  225. This quota and diversity thing is toxic. I can recall being at a training seminar in local government where the facilitator said "We definitely need more women in the organisation". I asked "Why?" Her face clouded over and she informed me that I had totally missed the whole point of the training session. I'm sure you still won't find many women in the lower paid jobs like digging ditches, laying pipes, spreading bitumen or driving road sweeping vehicles.
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  226. When I listen to Neil, I'm more and more convinced that we could have been brothers separated at birth. However apart from Nicola, we shouldn't forget the others lurking around in the shadows of Scottish parliament who, when the time comes, will avoid the topic. Let's not let them do that.
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  227. I was going to say that but you got in before me!
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  228. We've got these divisions between states in Australia. Then we've got border zone mandates, hotspots and bubbles. I live in Queensland and if I want to travel over the border to New South Wales to see my sister, my son or daughter and their kids, because I'm not fully vaccinated, I can only return by air where I'll be picked up by the authorities and taken to a quarantine facility, where I'll be kept in isolation for fourteen days (minimum) at my own expense. If my wife is with me it will cost over four thousand dollars for both of us. In the mean time, in Queensland, I'm not allowed in pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, theatres, sporting events or theme parks, libraries or museums.
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  229. Over the years my view of various Prime Ministers hasn't necessarily been 'coloured' by my general fairly moderate political views. In the past I've even considered Anthony Albanese in a fairly positive light whether I've agreed with his views or not. Now, I have this deep seated sense of revulsion whenever he speaks; something I had only reserved for Jacinda Ardern. When he talks about "love" with that saccharine phoney smile, it makes me want to puke.
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  230.  @davidticktum6867  I'm an atheist but I'm beginning to think you're right.
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  231. Slavery wasn't specifically about racism; it was about vulnerability. Those who had the misfortune to fall under the control of others (like those defeated in battle or just victims of tyranny) were traditionally enslaved regardless of their colour or nationality.
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  232.  Breso Sarin  When he refers to fellow Frenchmen and women as "Not being real citizens" because they have different beliefs about vaccine mandates. There was another leader of a European country a few decades ago who decided some members of the community were not regarded as 'real citizens'.
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  233. It's beyond belief that the customs and immigration processes aren't just as rigorous for general aviation as any other means of entry into the United Kingdom. Total administrative failure. This sort of security incompetence should carry a prison sentence.
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  234. A couple of years ago visiting my daughter and reading 'Jack and the Beanstalk' to her kids. I noticed the term "I smell the blood of an Englishman" had been changed to something else. I can't remember what it was now, but I recall wondering why it had been changed. I don't think these people really care that much about the mental state of kids reading classic books so much as looking for things to 'take issue'. Personally, I was devastated when I found out that they'd removed 'Biffo the Bear' from the cover page of 'The Beano'.
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  235. My thoughts exactly. I grew up in the UK in the fifties and sixties where, generally, seeing a black person was a rarity. So where did they all go? I did actually have a black friend when we lived on an RAF station in Cornwall but that was because his dad was Jamaican.
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  236. I probably should consider myself fortunate that I don't know who any of those people are. 🇦🇺
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  237. Jacinda would encourage us to believe that she is the single source of truth and all else should be ignored. The arrogance is staggering.
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  238. Why does the government need an advisory body if they've already identified the problem. Do they need Aboriginal activists to tell them what to do? I am imagine that little statistic is a result of a higher number of Aborigines living in remote areas along with all their social problems.
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  239. I was going to say that. You got in before me!
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  240. Fancy taking empirical evidence, drawing a logical conclusion and actually speaking about it. Whatever next!
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  241. @orionxtc1119  Absolutely the worst idea. Palestinians only have one goal as far as Israel is concerned, and it's not peace.
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  242. How dare anyone ask questions about a property they may want to buy! Just sign here and hand over the cash.
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  243. It's funny how, that for many years there's been a universally held distrust of governments, media and big business and yet when they all colluded in a 'perfect storm' few questioned what they were being told. A big thank you to Dr. Campbell and those who have appeared on his channel in support of getting the truth.
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  244. I live in Australia and only I've seen the snow covered expanses of Siberia from 35,000 feet on my visits to my homeland in Wales. I sit looking out the window and wonder what's happening below. Now I have some idea. Thank you for posting. You speak English better than 75% of the population of England.
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  245. I don't know why people keep using the term "The 'N' word", when they're just referring to the word in discussion. If you're directing the word at someone or referring to them in that way, that's obviously unacceptable but other than that, it's just a word.
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  246. Just need to team Albo up with Saint Jacinda and they'll save the world.
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  247. The Government's own immunisation handbook dictates that vaccines must be given in the absence of undue pressure, coercion or manipulation.
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  248. They welcome you to country by letting you know that you're not really welcome.
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  249. Political and other leaders are showing their true colours now. Their desire to be in authority has nothing to do with the betterment of those that put their trust in them. As from mid December I won't be able to go into a pub, club, restaurant, cinema and various other facilities because I'm unvaccinated. I've written to our state (Queensland) member of parliament to ask a simple question: If I walk into a pub full of vaccinated patrons, what will be the actual effect? I doubt if I'll receive a logical response if I even get one at all. The disheartening thing is that no one I know seems particularly bothered by all this.
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  250. I use to drive buses just north of Brisbane and my experience was that people would not ever challenge bad behaviour on the bus. I always had to 'take issue' myself. Usually swearing or other loutish carry on. There was one exception where I was hit in the face and as the assailant went to quickly leave the bus, another passenger grabbed him and gave him a taste of his own medicine at the bus stop.
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  251. I'd go so far as to say the ABC, which I use to consider in high regard (despite the obvious political bias) has deteriorated to becoming an irrelevance under her watch.
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  252. I live in Australia and we're swimming (drowning) in a sea of racial regret going back to the days of colonisation. Billions of dollars each year forked out by (primarily) white man's taxes to support various indigenous agencies which do nothing for Aborigines living in remote areas.. Thankfully, the voice of 'fedupness' spoke loudly at a recent referendum designed to allow well heeled Aboriginal activists even more influence than they already have.
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  253. I've got some special words for those that try and tell me what words to use or in fact try to tell me to do anything at all really.
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  254. Just ignore it and if necessary, fight it at every opportunity. Make those who wish it upon us very uncomfortable by the mere suggestion that we should capitulate to this attempt to implement compelled speech. If Muslims can stand up in public and incite murder, we can say what we want. I've been retired for seven years now but just before I did, I drove buses for a while. We were instructed not to refer to a wheelchair as a wheelchair. I totally ignored the instruction and continued using the term over the two-way radio when required. No reaction because they knew it wasn't enforceable.
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  255.  @NicolasValentinScotland  How does that work exactly. These are just recordings which include kids just doing everyday things in public that everyone can see when they step out of the house. It's a sick mind which thinks otherwise.
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  256. I'm a bit overweight. I'm 73 and I swim a kilometre (freestyle non -stop) at least three times a week. Occasionally, I'll do 3 kilometres on the treadmill at our local gym, and I do 20 (angled) push-ups and 20 squats (squatting and standing unassisted) every day. My failure is having a few too many beers once a week and I don't maintain particularly weight loss diets so I tend to carry the weight around my 'gick'.
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  257. He'd quickly go from an electrician to a conductor.
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  258. I walked into a chemist the other day which displayed a sign which said "Thank you for wearing a mask". I guess chemists are expecting sick people to pick up prescriptions?? I just ignored the sign and walked to the counter to see staff members (presumably fully vaccinated) wearing masks behind large Perspex barriers. I wondered why with all that protection they wanted customers to wear masks as well. Maybe they thought we would transmit the virus between ourselves and we wouldn't all just meet up in the supermarket anyway.
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  259. It's a point to notice that while we were all aware of the achievements of great women ranging from Joan of Arc to Amelia Erhart everyone accepted the fantasy for what it was. One of my earliest memories of going to the cinema was 'Carve Her Name with Pride', which told the true WW2 story of Violette Bushell who is inserted into NAZI occupied France by the British Special Operations Executive and ultimately executed by the Germans.
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  260. I would assume in many parts of England, living in the countryside is quite expensive and would exclude many working class people whether they were black or white. I live in Australia and just going by episodes of 'Escape to the Country' it seems to be the home of those whose families have lived there for many generations, people who move there in retirement or those who's livelihoods are rural by nature.
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  261.  @leannesmith5818 Two independent clauses without any punctuation in between and the absence of a possessive apostrophe where required. A Jacinda follower no doubt.
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  262. You got in before me. What prominence does she think she has? A total irrelevance except she's the topic of discussion. A bit of a paradox really; that prominence is achieved by irrelevance.
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  263.  @40frankied40  National Indigenous Australians Agency Budget October 2002-23. Table 1.1: The NIAA resource statement - Budget estimates for 2022-23 as at October Budget 2022. Total resource for NIAA $4,469,455,000
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  264. I live in Australia and whenever I look at this channel, there is a notice that says, "Get the latest information from the Australian Government Department of Health". I briefly navigated through the website which, not surprisingly, didn't mention vaccine related deaths. There was this statement. "COVID-19 vaccinations are safe and save lives. In Australia, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) continues to closely monitor COVID-19 vaccine safety and side effects".
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  265. All this, and we (United Nations) don't even recognise the Republic of China as a sovereign nation.
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  266. If the hiring of Air Traffic Controllers was frozen in January, it would have no bearing on the current state of affairs. It takes more than a few days to train them.
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  267. There's a certain legitimacy to the principle of managing a business properly so that employees are not 'bothered' unnecessarily when they're in their own time but to call someone to ask if they can step in when another worker fails to report for work is a reasonable thing to ask. There is, of course, the option of having staff members 'on call' where they get paid to be accessible and able to carry out their prescribed duties.
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  268. How can the British police expect any credibility or respect when they start recording things like this as a 'non crime hate incident'. I grew up with 'Dixon of Dock Green' being one of my role models but now I consider the police as the enemy within.
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  269. @Jackfrost I don't really know anything about her but my perception of Macron is that he's a turd with little respect for his own people. This view seems to be shared with those whose opinions I value.
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  270. You can see the exasperation in his voice and the helplessness in his face. Albanese has got an opportunity to do something here but I suspect he's got about as much interest as the former PM and that demented former Chief Minister.
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  271. I live in Australia and our government funded broadcaster (ABC) offers the same bias standard of reporting. I don't watch it but I can hear what's being said from my 'office' at home if my wife watches it. On reporting the events in London on Remembrance Day, I heard a reporter use the expression "far right" four times in thirty seconds in reference to the people attending the ceremony.
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  272. Albanese and Bowen have been in politics for a long time but I don't recall them being immersed in these environmental issues before little Miss Thunberg came along.
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  273. I live in Queensland, Australia and the Australian Government Department of Health Australian Immunisation Handbook states: "Vaccines must be given voluntarily in the absence of undue pressure, coercion or manipulation". I asked our local state government member what part of that policy was adhered to during the period when people were given the choice of having 'the' vaccine or being faced with the alternative of no travel, no access to recreational or social venues and no job. No reply.
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  274. I came at the bottom of my class in almost every subject at school, so it's no surprise that a lot of the medical terminology and other specific complexities went 'over my head'. I have, however, made an effort to grasp the fundamental principles of how the mRNA vaccine works and the potential problems associated with it. The thing that amazes me is that when I talk to people with vastly more intelligence than I (some actually who work in the medical field), appear to be quite uninformed and disinterested.
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  275. I wonder what they're going to call the Black Watch 3rd Battalion Royal regiment of Scotland?
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  276.  @thewaronu8842  Fair enough. Nobody should feel obliged to be recruited into a common emotional mould. I'm seventy two and live in Australia now. I was a little Welsh boy; nearly three years old when she was crowned and for the most part, I've just gone about life without too much thought to the Queen or Royal family. However, on reflection, the Queen has probably been more of an influence on our sense of being (as Britons) than which we are possibly aware.
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  277. I think Konstantin is correct. I live in Australia and drove buses for about eight years. My experience was that there was very little will by both the public and other drivers to engage in confrontation when they're exposed to anti-social behaviour.
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  278. I elected to take the first two jabs because I wanted to continue taking elderly (100 year old) ex RAAF pilot out to lunch as I and a friend had been doing for some time. I'm seventy-three, in good health with a regular exercise regime and I'm not even especially afraid to die but it really pisses me off that I could just be like a ticking time bomb waiting to go off. I can accept the fact that big business put's money in front of all else but it's the relish with which those in authority inflicted all this upon us to satisfy their own sense of power and control that get's to me the most.
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  279. When my business failed in 1988, I ended up manually sweeping the streets on the night shift for the Brisbane City Council, Australia. I remember a uniformed security guard, asking me if I wouldn’t feel embarrassed if my friends saw me doing what I was doing. Two years later, I was still with the council in the same section as an operations manager (equivalent to first level university qualified engineer) and although most of my time was behind a desk, I still occasionally 'mucked in' and helped cleaning litter off the streets at night when I had the opportunity. Great job.
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  280. I use to be a great admirer of David Attenborogh but his hypocritical alliance with the 'Greta Thunberg' has changed my opinion. How can he propose that we all accept the things that she and her supporters are advocating when he's made a good living from globe trotting with an enterage of high tech equipment and a fleet of four wheel drive diesel vehicles.
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  281. Personally, I don't think beards go with uniformed personnel. My father joined the RAF in 1937 and served for 35 years. He used the expression "Scruff order" for a number of aspects regarding appearance. That expression comes to mind when I see beards and RAF uniforms.
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  282. I think it was Sir Winston Churchill who said, "The biggest argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter".
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  283. I sometimes compare my view of the world when I was Greta's age. Mine was simply one of self gratification and enjoying as much of the world and what it had to offer as possible. To be honest I was till trying to get over not getting toys for Christmas!
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  284. I reckon if every Tom. Dick and Harry had the same degree of testing for influenza, you'd probably find you'd need restrictions for that too. I live in Queensland, Australia. In 2019, 264 people died from influenza in Queensland. No real data since then. Since the coronavirus started eighteen months ago, seven people have died. I know which one I would be most worried about if I was infirmed or medically fragile.
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  285. I didn't see him "stumbling" at all. He just wasn't letting the interviewer put words in his mouth like they often do. In fact, it's often their main objective in getting the interviewee to say a specific 'thing'.
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  286. What's not mentioned is that the electric charging is, for the most part, achieved by generating power from burning coal. In fact, they're 'external combustion engines'.
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  287. Over the seventy two years of my life, I've never had a problem with accepting and receiving vaccinations. Had them as a child and generally followed conventional medical guidance regarding immunisation. So I figure that if I've now had some instinctive reservation and resistance to the current 'strong advice' (ie coercion and mandates) right from the word go, there must be either something wrong with me or there is actually something else that's not right. I wonder which one it is!
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  288. The day we can't openly express our opinion on various religious groups or religion itself will take us back to a place we definitely don't want. To vilify the practices of the more zealous beliefs and resist the insertion of these delusional and often vile ideologies into our own secular society is fundamental to our freedom.
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  289.  @CallousCoder  It's not likely they'll ever admit to any wrongdoing. I've sent correspondence to my local member of parliament (in government) and leader of the opposition to recognise culpability of those steering the lockdowns and vaccine 'passports'.
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  290.  @jonaskarlstrom4152  It's even more ridiculous when you consider the staff have already got three levels of protection and they want customers to walk around with masks too! Hats off to you for having the courage of your convictions.
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  291. A political analyst? Aren't they the ones who tell you exactly what's going to happen, then tell you exactly why it didn't? She's even got the Kamal 'cackle'. Totally deranged!
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  292.  @javahead8  The same problems have existed for decades. If the solutions aren't clear to governments by now, having another say in the matter won't mean squat. There's a list of committees, commissions and God knows what else as long as your arm relating to Aboriginal affairs, and it seems it's not enough. I think a lot of taxpayers think enough is enough.
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  293. I must admit to being a bit unsure of the relevance of AI in our day to day lives. We've all grown up and lived with advanced 'automatic' technology when we sit comfortably in an extremely complex aircraft protected from a hostile outside environment and whisked off to exotic places around the world within hours. I'm sitting here in Australia on a sunny Sunday morning expressing my thoughts and someone in some other part of the whom I'v never met will now be aware of what's on my mind. They still haven't thought of something to prevent me catching my toe on my underpants when I get up and get dressed.
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  294. I couldn't agree more as to improving the standard of policemen and women. The conduct and bearing of many are sub standard. No head cover, hands in pockets or jammed down their vests, tattoos all over themselves, scruffy and unshaven. Big mistake to allow beards because they don't actually grow a beard so much as allow a stubble or 'growth' to make them look as though they've just got out of bed.
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  295. There seems to be a contradiction here insofar as the concern about China. On one hand we're saying there a threat and yet we hand over shipping ports, mining operations and water distribution to them in addition to the millions of manufactured goods we rely on for everyday living. I'd say, they're basically already taken over.
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  296. It sounds as though there's been a committee involved there somewhere.
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  297. I think Barnaby Joyce is right insofar as we're not particularly concerned about the shit slinging that goes around behind parliamentary doors; we're concerned about outcomes. At the moment I'm concerned that political and media paranoia and lies have excluded me from pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafe's theatres cinemas, sporting events, theme parks, libraries and museums along with the inability to visit my granddaughter in hospital when she has her baby.
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  298. I passed my test on a Ford Anglia in 1969. I live in Australia now and on one of my last return visits I hired a Mercedes. I wished I'd had the Anglia!
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  299. Let's not forget the Queensland premier and her scrawny little adviser who now holds the position of governor for a job well done in treating people like lepers with absolutely no immunological frame of reference.
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  300. Maybe Chris needs a guided tour down one of the coal mines in Australia. What's that, he's gone missing? Wasn't he with you? I thought he was with you! Better just close that shaft up.
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  301. I came to Australia at the age of nineteen in 1970. Over the following fifty-three years I've seen a lot more activists, committees, commissions and agencies along with an increased number of well-paid Aboriginal 'leaders' and politicians along with tens of billions of dollars going down the gurgler in the name of "reconciliation', 'closing the gap' and other buzz words. I haven't seen any real change or assimilation into mainstream society for Aboriginal people. I'll predict that when my twenty-year-old granddaughter is my age, she won't see any either.
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  302. I don't think Tommy should settle for a retraction; the damage has already been done. Sue the Hamas supporter too.
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  303. They want to replace the livestock (meat and dairy) with plant based agriculture and use electric vehicles. Has someone invented a electric powered combine harvester that can work continuously all day long that we don't know about?
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  304. I'm looking forward to film about the life of Mike Tyson starring Julian Clary.
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  305. Tommy Robinson may not be the ideal representative to bring the issues to the forefront, but he's the only one who seems willing to take the lead. Maybe we'll see fewer Palestinian flags on British streets in the future.
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  306. A few months ago, I was reading the QANTAS diversity and inclusivity recruitment policy. It mentioned the removal of the "stereotypical" identity of the past. I assumed they were talking about white, middle-aged, highly skilled, competent, experienced, pilots who have been the source of the enviable safety record enjoyed by the airline for many decades. We'll just replace them with black, muslim, transsexual, non-binary vegans who can't fly a plane if they forget their nail polish.
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  307. It just goes to show she's not bothered by the virus all that much. Funny that!
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  308. I can see the next 'Top Gun' movie with 'Maverick' sitting in his office (or age care home) with his drone controller in his hand.
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  309. I grew up in times when police officers were well presented and displayed an authoritative bearing that courted trust and respect. These days, many walk around, hands in pockets, no headwear, unshaven, tattooed with 'buns' in their hair and have little resemblance to what I regard as a professional police officer. I understand that police are given more freedom in their personal choices of appearance, but many just look slovenly. YouTube 'auditors' are also exposing the disregard and lack of knowledge police have for civil rights and the laws of the land with a substandard approach to the community and individual members of the public.
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  310. Kamala's campaign 'was' flawless. It ended up perfectly.
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  311. I thought it may have been my imagination that things at the ABC have got progressively worse since Ita took over, but I'm thinking it actually has. In all fairness, the others seem just as bad.
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  312. I think Britain is one of the few countries where multiculturalism has actually worked very well and people like Sturgeon want to tear that apart. I was born in Wales but it pleases me no end to see Scotland and Ireland promote their particular cultural identity. England, unfortunately seems less inclined for fear of accusations of racism and colonialism. I think that once Queen Elizabeth passes away we should have a new national anthem. How about something like "We're British and if you don't like it, shove it up your arse" as the first line?
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  313. There's a social decay that's set in from what I believe to be the result of the immigration policy. This type of crime was almost unheard of years ago. I grew up in England and Wales in the fifties and sixties. Just about every boy carried a pen knife or even a sheath knife if he was in the boy scouts. The thought of stabbing someone never crossed any one's mind.
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  314. It's always the case. They don't want to release his name so that we won't jump to conclusions but in not doing so, we'll make our own assumptions.
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  315. I'd be interested to know exactly what those who advocate independence, think is actually going to change in their everyday lives. Will the cost of living go down? Will they have better roads and health services? Will they create their own defence force? In their desire to extricate themselves from a connection to England (in particular) and have a greater association with mainland Europe seems to smack of historic hostility to me. I've visited Scotland three times and love the place and the people. Scotland has a high international profile of it's own (more so than my country of origin; Wales) whilst still being part of the 'patchwork' that is Britain. 'Independence' is the wrong word for what's going on here.
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  316. I'm nearly seventy-five now and was a poor student at school, which, on reflection, was probably more a case of a resistance to learning rather than an actual lack of ability. I found that the principles of trigonometry, in particular, were completely lost to me. All that looking up log books, etc! Interestingly, a couple of years ago, I constructed a cover over a new patio at home and had to use trigonometry to calculate certain dimensions to ensure the correct fall for drainage and positioning of support beams. Not difficult at all when one sees a purpose.
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  317. If I'd seen someone wearing a mask a few years ago, I probably would have assumed they had some sensitivity to atmospheric conditions or perhaps travellers who were trying to mitigate the chances of catching a cold or flu during their travels. With that, I wouldn't have harboured any further thought. Now, when I see someone wearing a mask, (despite my view that people should have the option of making their own decisions) I look at them as someone deliberately trying to perpetuate the directives and mandates to which we've all been subjected over the last two years.
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  318.  @edonaghy1  The German engines had a superior design principle (basically what we have today) but had to be scrapped after 25 hours of operation.
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  319. I think (unfortunately) there’s enough people devoid of critical thinking who will still push the 'Yes' vote through. I'll be delighted if, after the referendum, people will piss on me from a great height if I'm wrong. If by chance, the 'NO' vote succeeds then it will be interesting to see if the state premiers heed the voice of the people and refrain from setting up individual state treaties or Aboriginal advisory bodies.
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  320. It's funny how you never see the hard working 'salt of the Earth' type people doing this sort of thing. I'm sure many of whom may (genuinely) have concerns about how we treat the planet. It's always the scrawny deadbeat sort that seem to the more predominant sort of individual.
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  321. I'd still like someone to answer a simple question. I live in Queensland and very soon I won't be allowed in a pub that presumably will contain a number of people who are vaccinated. If I do go inside, what actually happens? What effect do I have? Is it a case of I'll infect vaccinated people? Will they infect me? Does anyone know?
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  322. We do tend to look at men who are "a bit of a lad" or as the American's would say "a good old boy" in a different light to women who behave in the same way. We have more of an expectation that they act less aggressively and more 'refined' as part of being a 'lady'. We expect men to get a bit rough at times. There is however some expectancy of respect , dignity and statesmanship which are completely absent from Thorpe. She has serious racial bias and demonstrates a violent temperament.
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  323. So we're getting 3 'Virginia' class submarines (designed over twenty years ago) at some stage in the future and a new, not yet off the drawing board, type in fifteen to twenty years from now. How is this a deterrent and to what?
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  324. I must have missed that bit. I'll have another look.
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  325.  @liatkogon6277  Good point, but I think they're already exposed enough. Let's not give them more oxygen.
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  326. One of my 'dislikes' is the certainty of others. It's like the punter who will tell you which horse will win and exactly why; then tell you exactly why it lost.
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  327. I live just north of Brisbane in Queensland and several years ago I accompanied a group of friends to a resort island for a day's 'recreation'. While we were there, we all competed in a 'flip flop' throwing competition. Most of the efforts resulted in the item only being projected a few metres. When I threw it, it caught the air at the perfect angle (inclined plane) and soared off into the distance, never came back and was never to be found again. As Charlie Drake would say, "I'm a disgrace to the Aborigine race".
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  328. I would imagine many, if not most people, recognise that the internal combustion engine will come to an end eventually. We've been using it for about 130 years and most inventions are superseded by something better sooner or later. The problem with those advocating options for the automobile seem to be ignoring the elements which will make them fail in one way or another. No one on the electric car 'team' is outlining issues surrounding Lithium mining, disposal of batteries or the huge increase in electrical power to provide re-charging facilities. I can remember about thirty years ago when we were being told LPG would be replacing all our petrol vehicles. That didn't really take off all that well either.
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  329. Studies and data of Ivermectin open to bias? What; like someone can make lots of money?
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  330. I normally accord the Prime Minister of Australia with some degree of respect even if I'm not particularly enamoured by them or their party policies. However, Albonese is without doubt the most cringeworthy and uninspiring PM we've had in a long time.
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  331. My thoughts exactly.
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  332.  @alanduncan9204  I live in Queensland and up until a few weeks ago only 7 people had died in Queensland with the coronavirus present in their bodies. That's virtually over nearly a two year period. In only the twelve months of 2019 (no later data available) 264 people died of influenza.
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  333. I must admit, I felt a bit sorry for old Joe trying to walk in the sand. I'm seventy-five and in good physical and mental health but have a few 'balance' issues, which normally aren't a problem but tend to manifest themselves on uneven ground. When I walk out of the sea after a swim, I look like I'm pissed.
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  334. I think we've all become very cynical and suspicious as to the degree that politicians will go to affect 'damage control'. Unfortunately for Mr. Albanese, if he's looking for sympathy, he'll find it in the dictionary somewhere between 'shit' and 'syphilis'. Unfortunately for us all, it may give Mr. Morrison an advantage that he doesn't deserve.
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  335. The man can't even say 'nuclear' properly. I noticed that someone has eventually told him that there's the letter 'L' in 'Australia'.
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  336. I don't quite get it. I was watching a documentary which included the geological events of the arid areas western of the United States and it mentioned that tens of thousands of years ago, as the Earth warmed, the sea levels dropped dramatically to reveal the great canyons which we see today. Now, why is it we're being told that sea levels are rising because of increasing temperatures.
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  337. I stopped reading newspapers about twenty-five years ago. I stopped habitually watching the broadcasted news about ten years ago. Six or seven years ago, I rejected the news entirely. Oddly enough, for some reason, I don't seem to be ill-informed when I mix in social circles. In fact, I would say, quite the reverse. Funny that!
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  338. I think if anything or anybody should not be given legitimacy it's the archbishop and his organisation.
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  339. I don't blame Thunberg; she's just a kid. Those who gave her the limelight and others who basked in it are the ones who need to be brought to justice.
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  340.  @dre32pitt  I've got it on my 'ring tone' selection on my mobile phone. Using the theme to 'Zulu' at the moment.
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  341. I live in Australia and I was issued with a folding knife for work purposes. When I left work, I just kept it and have had it in the centre console of my cars for the last thirteen years. It has a blade of about four inches if you include the none cutting part at the base. It also has a spring loaded lever that runs down the length of the handle to release pressure off the blade so it can be folded back into the handle. I have no specific 'good reason' to keep it other than you never know when you need a knife to cut something. Up to now it hasn't left the vehicle. I remember when I was in the scouts in the sixties, we all carried sheath knives with blades a lot longer than three inches!
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  342. Toyota have made a smart decision to continue providing internal combustion engines as an option. I bought a new Camry a few months ago. Range over 700 kilometres and five minutes to fill up.
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  343.  @mijicmugendo  The Australian government sponsored my passage over after twelve months of scrutiny and medical examinations as part of a promotional campaign to get more workers here. I still had to pay the equivalent of a week's wages. On my arrival I was immediately under a national service obligation for potential deployment in Vietnam. Despite not being 'drafted' I served two years in an army reserve unit. I had to find my own accommodation and support myself financially. I had to seek employment with no government unemployment benefits. At that stage Australians and British citizens were considered 'British Subjects'. I have Australian citizenship as does my wife my five children one of whom is a serving member of the Royal Australian Air Force. Now you can simplify it down to one word 'immigrant' but if you can see any other comparison to the uninvited hordes crossing the channel then I'm afraid you've lost me.
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  344. When I share these observations with others it's like having sight in a world of blind people. They don't seem to comprehend the principle of sight and it's like they're assuming that I'm hallucinating. I can almost imagine murmurings of "Let's lock him up!"
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  345. There should definitely be restrictions and consequences for misinformation and disinformation. So, when should we have the trial for parliamentarians, mainstream media, and pharmaceutical companies?
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  346. @@bobs_1429 I live in Queensland, Australia and we're not there yet but I can see the writing on the wall with the ridiculous concept of EV's saving the planet .
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  347. Racial diversity and sexual preferences use to be an observation. Now, they're 'movements'.
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  348. In these debates, there never seems to be any mention of the existing role of the National Indigenous Australians Agency which exists as a result of an executive order issued by the Governor General. At a 22/23 financial year budget resource estimate of nearly 4.5 billion (yes, billion) dollars, isn't that constitutional enough!
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  349. Very inspiring! Of course he could have taken the time to enlighten us on how he thought we were going to get out of the shithole we're currently in. Like next time some moronic premier tries to use the state police to close state borders, use the army to remove them instead of supporting them. Instead he craps on about what Scott Morrison did (or did not do) two years ago. The whole lot need to go.
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  350. That's just a collection of geriatric shoe repairers.
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  351.  @sandygrowler7384  It gets complicated but one obvious problem is the UK being obliged to follow EU law in considering the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland as a customs border, which (owing to no real border control) basically makes the Irish Sea a border between two parts of the UK. I'm sure there could be administrative solutions to all the trade issues to ensure everything works to benefit everyone but there's an overall failure to implement any. The biggest concern however is the flow of immigrants where any solution is being blocked by the European Court of Human Rights which isn't part of the EU other than all the EU members are also members of the ECHR. I believe control of the borders was one of, if not the most critical factors in people's expectations of Brexit.
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  352. Where are all the people who were supporting all these mandates and condemning those who challenged it.
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  353.  @kateoneal4215  I would dare to suggest that the "hybrid" is possibly the best solution. Selling off a country's essential assets and services to a money making 'free enterprise' does not in itself seem to benefit the average person. I worked in local government for twenty years and so many services were sold off, or contracted to external providers simply because they were perceived as more efficient. This avoided the effort of making the internal provider efficient in the first place! Then, of course there were the cases of contracts lining the pockets of corrupt local government employees.
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  354. I live in Australia and our Prime Minister also blotted the Edinburgh landscape with his presence at the Conference of the Parties. We haven't heard a great deal about the environment since then until the other day when the opposition has supported the government in building a power plant in the Hunter wine making region of New South Wales. It was originally suppose to be a coal powered one but now it's going to run on gas which most would say isn't really in the spirit of reducing carbon emissions. The opposition's support apparently depends on the facility eventually being converted to 'Green Hydrogen' by 2030. I'm sure that will all work out fine at an initial cost of $700 million.
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  355. Unbelievable as it is that the people of Victoria should give that tyrant another term, the alternative probably wouldn't have been much better.
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  356. I still often share Dr. Campbell's blogs to my Facebook friends who were critical of my 'reservations'. I never receive any response.
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  357. There seems to be an aspect of many people that don't need much persuasion to go into a 'tail spin' about anything. So when an opportunity to become part of a 'panic club' comes along, they're quite willing to join and perpetuate the drama. They immerse themselves in something that 'colours' their lives. I live in Queensland, Australia and swim almost every day in an open air pool and even today saw someone walking around the pool with a mask.
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  358. Many, many, years ago I was at a 'training' seminar within local government. The seminar was focusing on 'women in the workplace'. At one stage, the facilitator said "We definitely need more women in the workplace". I should, at this point say that I personally worked with some lovely, competent women. However, I raised my hand and asked "Why?" The facilitator's face turned sort of 'cloudy' and was visibly irritated by the question. She simply responded by saying "You obviously haven't been paying attention and have missed the point entirely".
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  359.  Lookup2Wakeup  I'm not an emotional person but I find it distressing to think of the precious little thing who I would have guarded with my life and supported through her whole life would think of me this way. I'm still hopeful and optimistic for reconciliation.
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  360. The concept of Australians (or any nationality) having a collective character of their own is a myth. It's promoted as the 'ANZAC' spirit in a child-like way each year. Some state premiers will even narrow the people of their particular state being better than the rest. Quite pathetic. They're just people; the same as everyone else on the planet. Typically, those living reasonably average and relatively comfortably lives will not risk personal safety or economic loss to challenge authority or any other sort of bullying. I live in Australia and drove buses for many years. Whenever, there was any swearing or anti-social behavior on the bus, there was silence amongst the rest with heads deep into newspapers and headphones over their ears.
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  361. My heart sinks when I look at those wonderful, lovely people who have been caught in the middle of the insanity of religious extremists and tyrannical governments.
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  362. @Tiger I'm not suggesting that English people would be happy about any number of immigrants (if that's what you took from my comment). I'm saying that I believe people are accepting of people from other countries providing the traditional ethnicity and culture of England is dominant.
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  363. Non Arab Australians who go around waving a Palestinian flag should see the footage. Not sure there's much point in showing many Muslims.
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  364.  @greenhearted8453  Probably a bit late (it's been a year) to comment but I guess you feel that I should still accept the alarmist narrative. Big fat "NO" on that one. That's not to say there's no room for improvement and when you look closely, there have been huge advances in reducing general pollution, emissions etc. It pains me to think of David Attenborogh in a less than positive light, but he's made a career of using all the modern resources that he now suggests everyone else should abandon. When you see him on your screen standing alone in some jungle, behind that expensive camera manufactured with all the materials mined on the back of heavy industry is a fleet of four wheel diesel powered off road vehicles along with a team who fly 1st class to these locations on jet aircraft. Bit hypocritical isn't it?
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  365. There were some historic inaccuracies in the film, and I don't think the Zulus actually saluted the British soldiers. There were some racial slurs with one of the Welsh soldiers referring to Zulus as "bunch of savages" and Michael Caine referring to the native contingent wiped out with the garrison at Isandlwana as "cowardly blacks". Of course, all these comments were in keeping with the time and dispelled by the contradictions of others and events in the film. 'Zulu' is my all-time favourite film and I'm sure I join the ranks of many of my age who drive spouses and children insane as we recite the script before the actors speak as we watch it for the 100th time. I gather, Michael Portello's 'Great British Railway Journey's, 'Yes Minister' and 'The Dam Busters' are also on the government's 'Prevent Scheme' list to stop those who watch becoming right wing extremists.
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  366. I imagine the push for electric vehicles will put an increased demand on what looks like being an overloaded grid. They'll probably introduce electricity rationing. With that and greater dependency on products from other countries, we're fast losing ground to developing countries.
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  367. I have no allegience to any political party, so when I hear the right wing side of the political discourse talk, it's just 'white noise' to me. Having said that, Albanese has to be about the worst Prime Minister we've had, isn't he? I thought Keating and Rudd were bad, but this guy is just a hollow, virtue signalling plonker. In fact, I think most of the bad ones have been Labour. Albanese will drop dead before giving up on this net zero planet extinction crap, and if he's still around, will certainly sign us up to the WHO 'Pandemic preparedness' treaty next year.
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  368. Just another loud mouthed 'performance' with no real substance. She's talking about a bill still stuck in the house of representatives when there's still bills before the senate for two years at least.
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  369. I live in Australia, and it can take me about an hour and a half to mow my lawn. It looks quite nice (providing we've had sufficient rain to make it nice and green) with the edges that meet the concrete driveway all nicely trimmed. A couple of weeks ago, it was 38⁰C as I suffered through the process and questioned my sanity.
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  370. I worked for 20 years in the same place with twelve of those years being in charge of just over a hundred employees. After I left, I was made aware of some disparaging comments about me, not from subordinates, but other co-workers. I would have been quite happy to have heard those comments when I was there, but I guess that's asking too much.
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  371. I grew up in England in the fifties and sixties. If my parents insisted on accompanying me everywhere I went, I would have considered that virtual imprisonment.
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  372. I wouldn't imagine many Frenchmen feel like sacrificing themselves on the battlefield for Ukraine.
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  373. I started school in 1955. By the time I had started my secondary education, the concept of using corporal punishment as a tool for learning had all but gone (apart from Scotland) as was cruelty. Fortunately, I failed my 'Eleven Plus' exam and attended a brand new secondary modern school in Cornwall with excellent teachers. It was just unfortunate that I was too stupid and slow to learn anything, but the art of boxing, which thankfully was still an extra curriculum sporting option and made my educational experience tolerable.
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  374. I couldn't watch the end. My skin started to 'crawl'.
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  375. Yes, let's put Labor in; they're much better aren't they🙄! I caught glimpse of Mr. Albanese yesterday. He's looking more and more like a cadavre and instead of an inspiring indication of how he intended to fix up this mess we're in now, he blathered on about what Scott Morrison did (or didn't do) two years ago.
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  376.  @caroltopalian593  You're very close. Queensland, Australia and everything negative you may have heard was true.
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  377.  @laralarz6904  I don't consider myself a vengeful person but I think some people should be held accountable and be on the receiving end of some sort of punitive measure otherwise they'll wait and do it again. They may use some other 'necessity' whether it be climate or conflict, but they've had a taste of unbridled power.
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  378. When I was eighteen (1968), I applied for a job as a 'Quantity Surveyor'. When they asked me what specifically interested me in becoming a Quantity Surveyor, I gave them some reasons to which they responded by asking if I actually knew what a Quantity Surveyor was, to which I replied "No".
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  379. It's beginning to sound very much like Sharia law.
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  380. Elegant is the word. I use to work for the Rootes Group in Norwich as a parts salesman. A couple of weeks before I left (to emigrate to Australia) I was given a list of parts to prepare for issue for a Humber Hawk which had been in an accident. I think I almost had a whole car in pieces by the time I got through the list! The manager then informed me that they had written the vehicle off and the parts could be put back in stock. I just avoided the issue until I walked out the door just before Christmas in 1969.
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  381. In social terms, a person born a male can make a reasonable 'presentation' of being a woman and can generally be treated as so. In the interaction with those born female; such as competition or incarceration (for example) where the difference between male and female is traditionally separated for good reason, then I think it needs to defer to the state at birth.
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  382. I never recline my seat. When the seats in front of you are inclined, it makes it almost impossible to get out of your seat to go to the toilet without either being a contortionist or engaging in some heavy lap dancing routine with any passenger sitting between you and the aisle. The other thing is when you're on an international flight where there are television screens installed in the back of seats, reclining the seat puts the television at an angle where the pivot of screen isn't sufficient to see it clearly. It sort of looks almost like a negative of a photo.
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  383. I worked in local government for twenty years and I got the distinct impression that once they got their hands on people's money, they think it's theirs.
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  384. I think most people appreciate the value and purpose of rules and regulations which benefit all, but there's a fine line between being a good citizen and subjugation. It's surprising how easy some will slide from one to the other.
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  385.  @ewanhill677  Assuming they require British citizenship to obtain a passport, technically "Yes". I sort of get what you may be inferring and totally agree in many cases where citizenship is just a means to an end with no intention of loyalty. It's no secret that many just try and impose their own crackpot culture and religion on to their new surroundings. The citizenship ceremony I attended the other day required me to verbally state a pledge of allegiance to Australia. Ironically. I had already done that in 1970 when I joined the Australian Army at the age of nineteen after arriving in Australia a few months earlier. I meant every word of it then and the other day, but I can almost guarantee some others didn't.
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  386. It's not surprising that the government, big business and sporting associations etc are all reading from the same playbook; they're co-dependent. Big business will support political parties in exchange for positive responses to 'lobbying' and sporting associations and their members rely heavily on both government and business sponsorship. A love triangle if you will. Same thing happened during the pandemic.
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  387. Exactly.
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  388. I remember a friend of mine saying, "If you were the only one who could see when everyone else was blind, you'd be locked up".
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  389. I'd say the high court is not fit for purpose and maybe the judges' citizenships should be re-evalued.
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  390. I like Barnaby's ruddy complexion presented as a beetroot.
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  391. Great Yarmouth was my most favourite place to visit when I was a kid and even worked in a holiday camp there in 1968. It's a tragedy to discover what it has become.
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  392. It's rumored that Arthur Phillip deliberately destroyed the hover cars that Aborigines had.
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  393. My father joined the Royal Air Force in 1937 and served until retirement in 1972. I remember him saying "The RAF will collapse behind me". I assume he wasn't just referring to his own personal absence but the lack of resolve to maintain a credible force. At the time I thought it was just a sense of being personally disheartened, but I think he was probably right.
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  394. Well, if Albanese and Martin reckon that we don't need details then that's fine. So "NO" it is.
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  395. It's hard to know. I don't think those put in the position of being expected to fight are always motivated by 'King and Country'. I remember an ex RAF 'Battle of Britain' Spitfire pilot who said he joined the RAF to fight because his mother had just planted vegetables in her garden and he didn't want German boots trampling all over them. Good enough, I think.
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  396. It reminds me of that classic comedy sketch from an old show (I think was 'It's a square world') where an old Indian chief was holding up his hand to an advancing Englishman at the time of colonisation and saying "Land mine; land mine". The Englishman replies "No; sorry old boy, the land's our now", took several steps passed the old man and stood on a land mine.
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  397. @kamyuen1478  I live in Australia, and London (along with Norwich) was one of my favourite places to visit. Wouldn't go there if you paid me now.
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  398. If you have to grow a beard to look more manly, then maybe you don't feel very manly. I notice a lot of guys don't actually grow beards; they just adopt the 'unshaven' look popular with actors who have the tough guy persona like Jason Statham. My old dad (a thirty five year military veteran who served all through WW2) didn't trust men with beards because he felt they were hiding behind them. I temporarily grew a beard in the seventies, and eventually shaving it off was a good feeling. I shave every day. It's clean and adds to a sense of discipline.
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  399. If I understand it correctly; if the coal fired power stations shut down completely, then those with just solar panels (which simply returns power to the grid) will be without power unless they invest in a solar battery system.
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  400. Qualified chefs are getting abysmal pay and conditions. No wonder there's a shortage. A family friend is a highly experienced and respected chef who earns less than I did working for the Brisbane City Council in a unqualified managerial position over thirteen years ago!
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  401. Have a meeting where 70,000 people agree on an issue? These days, we seem to think it's a major achievement if two people agree on something. Don't you agree?
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  402. "To focus on the principle, I'd just like to talk about how we're thrashing out the details."
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  403. I noticed the other day he simply announced that 'He' was going to "Strengthen Medicare", so people would find it easier to see a doctor. That sound all good but there was no reference to who was finding difficulty in seeing a doctor (I find it quite easy) or what strengthening Medicare meant exactly. It seems it means recruiting doctors from overseas countries, but I'm wondering who's got a surplus of doctors?
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  404. It depends how passionate and committed she is to veganism for the sake of animal welfare. If she just wants to generally live her life that way but makes convenient exceptions that's fine I guess. If she's 'prostituting' her core values for the sake of being on television that's another. A well known YouTuber and vegan is the CosmicSkeptic (Alex O'Connell) who uses the term "Cognitive Dissonance' when talking about those that are aware of the suffering caused by the consumption of animal products and who agree it's wrong, but still eat meat, eggs etc.
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  405. I like Denzel Washington in films and haven't ever felt the roles in which he's performed have been 'tokenism'; until this one. I think Washington himself tends to voice his opinion against this sort of thing, but he's not going to knock back a few million dollars. I noticed Matt Lucas was in it. Didn't he piss off to Europe because he reckoned Britain was too racist?
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  406. I always came at the bottom of my class in science (mainly a result of paying absolutely no attention). However, when they started talking about icebergs melting and raising sea levels, I thought it seemed odd. My understanding is that the presence of the displacement of ice (like an iceberg) which has expanded in a frozen state, actually adds to water levels. So, if it returns to liquid and loses volume, wouldn't that decrease sea levels? Even taking into consideration the small percentage of volume out of the water which would add to the seal level when it melts it all works out that levels would actually reduce. Of course, there is ice (glaciers) on land which, if melted would add to seal levels but I wonder if anyone's worked out the balance between the two phenomena.
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  407. Many years ago, I was working as a street cleaner in an area of an Australian city which had a high degree of ethnic diversity. As I swept the gutters, I saw a twenty dollar note fall otherwise unnoticed from the pocket of a man sitting on a nearby bench. I picked it up and made the man aware he had dropped it. He seemed to be of mediterranean origin and thanked me but added the return of the money to him would not have happened in his country.
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  408. The two neighbours either side of me own dogs (one of them has two dogs). The neighbour across the road has a large dog. I'm retired, so I'm at home for much of most days. I never see them outside the house. I hear them often, but never see them.
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  409. I imagine many of us would agree that we should strive to look for alternative means of providing us with energy and products that doesn't effect the environment and still maintain and advance our standard of living. What bugs people is that these activists seem to continue reaping the benefit of the current situation, making no concessions themselves but advocating everyone else should be doing something. The rarely accept that one presented solution fractures another in some way.
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  410. I think the various governments assumed it would just be the percentage of those not vaccinated that would stay away from the pubs and restaurants. I live in Queensland, Australia and I go to lunch with a couple of old friends at a pub or other restaurants every week. One is a retired RAAF pilot who'll be turning 100 early next year. They are both vaccinated, but I'm not. They will now have lunch and a beer with me at one of our houses. I've got a good outdoor and barbeque setting, so mixed with perfect Queensland weather, we won't miss out on anything. I do feel sorry for the business owners, because they're the ones who ultimately are being punished.
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  411. Personally I won't sit at an airport or support any airline that expects me to sit in a plane for hours on end wearing a bloody mask.
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  412. As I express my personal observations, I receive comments from friends and relatives that suggest I'm out of touch with the needs of the people and of the "common good". One of my oldest friends suggested that maybe the vaccine would remove some of my cynicism. Apparently in New South Wales a person cannot enter a K-Mart store without proof of vaccination whilst that is not a requirement for a 'bottle shop' (off licence). The one that sells clothing, bedding etc is not considered a critical service establishment but the sale of alcohol is.
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  413.  @danielperatinos89  The restrictions have been lifted for some time now. Now I'm retired I don't really drink at pubs anymore. I occasionally catch up with old friends for lunch but in past years always enjoyed the 'sessions' with my mates. Always considered it a unalienable right.
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  414. I hate to disagree with Neil, but I'm not convinced we (depending on who he means by "we") necessarily need more people. I think we just need to extract more of the best out of what we've got. Don't forget, that just mathematically, if you just keep doubling the number 1, it doesn't take long to get into a trillion. Humans have had to 'invade' space on the Earth to live and eat; there's only so much the Earth can provide.
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  415. I'd like to know how each individual at that group would interpret how their post graduate life fits into the concept of Marxism.
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  416. Where do they dig these people up!
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  417. I don't know why some people have such an obsession with Meghan (formerly Markle). She's not really that relevant, so why people occupy their thoughts with her, I don't know. As far as someone ending up on the throne without a legitimate claim is concerned, I've just finished reading David Mitchells 'UNRULY - The history of England's Kings and Queens', and there's been quite a few usurpers through the years.
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  418. It's a well-known fact that the NHS would have never succeeded without the contribution of people with ginger hair and rode 'Hercules' bicycles.
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  419. A National Cabinet meeting! Like the ones during Covid where they'd meet and then all the state Premiers and territory Chief Ministers did whatever they wanted?
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  420. My grandmother's maiden name was 'George' and my mother always believed (incorrectly) that we were related to the former British Prime Minister, David Lloyd George. As a result, I often informed people of this ancestral 'fact'. One of my work colleagues decided to put his own spin on it and informed everyone that I was related to 'Boy George'. Be careful what you claim!
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  421. How can anyone think that these arrivals shouldn't be stopped.
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  422. I've got mixed feelings about compulsory vaccinations for children. On one hand it could be said that the parents have the sole obligation to decide what's best for their child. On the other hand, you get some real 'looneys' who don't accept 'proven' life saving medical procedures. I think there's been a lot learned over the last few years in terms of making the right decision.
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  423. With sweet Chilli sauce too.
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  424. Had a few drinkies have we?
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  425. Nor me.
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  426. The simple equation will be that when they come up against another air force that doesn't have this approach to recruitment and training, they'll lose.
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  427. It hasn't changed from what? He may just as well have said 'You can all piss off, I'm not answering any questions in a way that makes any sense". I think they call that "obscurantism".
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  428. In Australia we have a politician who, when commenting on the cattle industry, said (paraphrasing) "The kill them when they're still alive".
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  429. Let me see if I understand this correctly. You earn money and pay tax. Some of that money after tax is accumulated and put into a pension fund. When you retire at pension age, the government look at what you've got there and deem that it provides you with certain amount of income to live on and proportion an appropriate age pension (or nothing if there's too much). So now you may have two pension streams; one from your super fund, the other from the Centrelink aged pension. Now they've decided that if you spend some of that money in your super pension account, over and above your pension stream (bearing in mind you've already worked for it and paid tax on it) they consider that 'income' like a second job?
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  430. Surely following someone around the place and shouting their name out with an amplified megaphone constitutes harassment?
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  431.  @rodneykaye9399  I think escorting them back to French waters and having the French lifeboat institution guide them back to where they came from, would be his solution.
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  432. They will the unvaccinated wearing bells and calling out "Unclean; unclean".
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  433. They've just guaranteed full automation of trains and a whole lot of redundancies in ten year's time.
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  434. I'd give it a minus 10 mainly because it was a pointless exercise based on the erroneous so called science. What the hell is a climate lawyer anyway??
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  435. You can just imagine businesses in the tourism and hospitality trade knocking back customers who refuse to submit to "papers please" after all the economic hardship they've had over the last eighteen months.
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  436. It comes as no surprise (to me) that they're not interested in raking up any muck that may stick to them later on. They now would much prefer to keep their heads below the parapet.
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  437. This won't mean a thing to her and I dare say those that continue to vote for her and her rotten party will continue to do so.
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  438. Yes, let's thank the Muslims for their contribution to the well-being and safety in our community.
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  439. It's almost impossible to define because any attribute that may fall into the "masculinity" description can apply to women too. The biggest difference is a true alpha male will remove his ear wax with his car keys.
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  440. I live in Australia and I happened to read the recruiting policy of our national airline. It outlined inclusion, diversity and 'reconciliation' (for indigenous people). It also made reference to abandoning (or word to that effect) the "stereotypical" images of the past. I assumed it meant the mature, white, experienced, highly skilled, pilots from predominantly European heritage who have contributed to the enviable safety record making the airline one of the most respected in civil aviation.
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  441. Don't worry, it won't be long before Plibersek is saying something similar about Albanese. The knives are no doubt being sharpened.
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  442. I saw a woman looking at you from her window. I think she was phoning the police.😉
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  443. I don't watch sport, but if I did, I wouldn't be paying (or using my time) to watch the participants display their personal or collective political or moral views. Just play the bloody game.
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  444. Australians have a saying, "She'll be right mate"! In other words, no consideration to anything that could possibly go wrong.
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  445. @Lingchow1 Not sure what I said, triggered you but I think you've misunderstood my attempt at sarcastic humour. I subscribe to Matt and Juila's channel. Love their stuff.
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  446. I left England for Australia in the first few days of 1970 at the age of nineteen. Apart from the geographical distance it's become obvious to me (after watching YouTube over the last year) that we've been isolated in other ways. I'd never heard of Jim apart from recently seeing him on GB News. Just before I left England, I became aware of names like Jimmy Tarbuck and Les Dawson following on the tail of people like Dave Allen.
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  447. I think the terms 'right wing' 'lefty' and all the other buzz words have little meaning in most situations. I would bet that many people would struggle to present a plausible definition if they were asked.
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  448. I forwarded an email to Don Farrell considering that he is also the minister responsible for the Australian Electoral Commission regarding this issue of accepting 'ticks' or "X'' as formal votes on the up-and-coming referendum ballot papers. The question being revolved around 'ticks' for "YES" being accepted, but a 'X' for "NO" not. A couple of months has passed but no response.
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  449. I know you shouldn't judge people simply on appearance or mannerisms, but sometimes, it can't be helped. I was actually in the UK when Rudd first became a household name in 2007. The first thing I noticed was how he kept flicking his tongue out when he spoke (like a reptile) and generally sounds unconvinced of his own words.
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  450. Use it to open doors, a crypto wallet (whatever that is) and use a printer?? Is life so difficult now that the current way of opening a door is that difficult. They talk about having the autonomy to decide whether you want a 'chip' or not but we use to have autonomy over what vaccinations we want too! How long will it be before it's a case of a pre-employment requirement?
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  451. It shouldn't be forgotten that we're buying nuclear power submarines; not nuclear armed submarines, so it's not much of a defence or deterrent against China anyway.
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  452. I live in Australia and quite a number years ago I happened to stumble on to this little unpretentious and unknown program called 'Two Men in a Trench'. There was this guy who I thought definitely needed a haircut and the only reason I watched it at the time was because they were at an old RAF site which was of particular interest to me. Like many others, I became addicted to 'Coast' and anything else he did. Someone on this thread has beaten me to the punch but Neil Oliver is without doubt a national treasure. Great to see two absolute patriots having a beer together. It's about that time here for me too!
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  453.  @prepperjonpnw6482  Absolutely. The mentally afflicted seem to be looking for a 'saviour' rather than considering any real problems or improvements. Her ramblings don't contribute anything.
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  454.  @greenhearted8453  I'll look forward to hearing what good people like yourself are doing to save the planet.
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  455. Are we to assume that Boris doesn't have a driver licence? I can understand how people who don't drive shouldn't be expected to walk around with a passport (particularly if they have no intention of going to another country) but I can't remember a time I've walked out of the house without my wallet with my driver licence in it.
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  456. Many years ago I was employed as a cleaner in an open air city mall. There was always evidence of anti-social behaviour and disrespect directed at cleaners sweeping up rubbish and emptying bins. At a later stage, I was reassigned to the mall in the Chinatown area. A completely different 'kettle of fish'. Nothing but courtesy, respect, and pleasantries.
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  457. How people get over something like that is beyond me. I have two daughters and if that had happened to one of mine, I don't think I'd make it. That poor pilot will no doubt suffer the anguish and burden for the rest of his life. Sometimes life is just shit!
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  458. It's beyond belief how the intent of Muslims is not as clear as day. Time and time again, they've demonstrated their contempt for the traditional values of the British people. The dogmatism, compelled thinking and enforced doctrines are not things required in any democratic or secular country.
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  459. They had some fantastic models for the scenes too although I certainly didn't pick it when I watched the film. Just saw a bit about the making.
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  460. When I worked for the Brisbane City Council, I was responsible for the operations that cleaned the city. Campbell Newman use to run around early in the morning counting the 'Mars' bar wrappers and cigarette butts left on the footpath then give me a hard time. Always liked the guy.
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  461. I can think of four other things that could be thrown into Bristol Docks.
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  462. So it wasn't the Zulu king Cetshwayo kaMpande who was the first man to break the sound barrier then?
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  463. Those nuclear weapons weren't there for Ukranian use; they were left there by the former Soviet Union and in all probability didn't have the delivery systems to pose a threat to anyone anyway. The lady seems to be the only one with any sense. Incidentally, if I saved someone from drowning and received no gratitude, I'd be throwing them back in the water!
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  464. I can understand your frustration but dispensing with the rule of law and replacing it with a lynch mob on top of the dismantling of constitutional and conventional restraints that's occurred over the last couple of years, is not a good idea.
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  465. I don't entirely disagree with what this young lady says, but unfortunately it seems to fall into the cancel culture thing again doesn't it. I would also ask her if she's a vegan; because like it or not, both the dairy (including eggs) and meat industry still retain some very cruel and heartless practices even today. I'm not a vegan or even a vegetarian, but I recognise my own 'cognitive dissonance' (some would say hypocrisy) on this.
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  466. I wonder what the result would have been if it had been the judge's car!
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  467. It's a huge chasm between when we weren't allowed to use 'Biros' for fear of corrupting our calligraphy skills and the issues of today. I would fully endorse embracing whatever technology has to offer to enhance learning, but I'm wondering if certain basic skills are being lost in the process. I think there needs to be some real control measures brought into play to ensure that mobile phones are not used as 'play things' under the guise of an educational tool.
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  468. @robkeeleycomposer  I understand the point of view that there are people who gain from perpetuating conflict, but to think that Israel has no right to a military strategy to defend itself is beyond belief. Particularly when you consider the event of last year (along with 20 years of bombardment with missiles). To burden the citizens of Israel today with decisions about their statehood made eighty years ago and expect them to just leave is preposterous. Those who live in America, Canada, and Australia (including me), who are not indigenous to those countries and hold that opinion, need to look at themselves a bit closer.
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  469. "Reeling with profound questions as to how such a thing could occur"? I don't think there's much doubt in people's mind as to the root cause of such events.
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  470.  @royboy4571  So what's your point here? People who celebrate Australia Day are celebrating the British and European achievements made since colonisation. To assume this land would never have been occupied by a more advanced (and probably more brutal) civilisation is childishly naive. Britain, and the original cultures of the ancient Britons were themselves brutally subjugated by superior and more developed civilisations. If there are Aborigines who weren't even around at that time wish to perpetuate a transgenerational grudge against white people who also weren't around then, that's something for them to sort out within themselves. It seems pathetic apologies and money aren't enough, so we're done.
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  471. Apparently, Kenneth Williams said (paraphrasing), "I don't like innuendo, so whenever I see it in the script, I immediately pull it out."
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  472. I live in Australia and I'm not all that knowledgeable about the UK parliament, but to me it looks as though even with 80 conservative members going against it and if all the Labour Party vote against it, they still won't have the numbers to stop it. I would assume the SNP and Welsh assembly will (ironically) support the government. There was another man who bore the name of Oliver that changed the political landscape of Britain; maybe it's time for another.
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  473. Maybe if a prison in the countryside is built with a Georgian or even Baroque style of architecture. A nice water feature out the front, maybe.
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  474. I think she believes it was actually God.
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  475. This is a new idea? Got to be kidding. In 1968 (well before the EU) I worked as a waiter in a holiday camp in Great Yarmouth. Half the waiters were Spanish, and apart from understanding a few words, none of them spoke English.
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  476. The monarchs of England through history have not all been of the same bloodline. It doesn't necessarily have to work that way.
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  477. In the last few years prior to retirement, I worked as a bus driver. There was an increasing level of disrespect for drivers and fare evasion by teenagers. I took a zero-tolerance approach (with some discretion) by either refusing travel or turfing them off the bus. Regular travellers soon got the massage and complied with conditions of travel. Unfortunately, I did not get the support of the transport authority, the bus company executive or managers who issued a work instruction that I was to allow travel regardless of payment or behaviour. I refused, resigned and went into retirement. Former work associates inform me that fare evasion is now rife.
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  478. It doesn't diminish 'Welcome to Country' because it's about as irrelevant (and irritating) as you can get!
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  479. Many years ago, my employer sent me to a crappy three day seminar focussing on 'management efficacy'. Generally, a complete waste of time, except they gave me a little sticker to put on my bathroom mirror. It read, "You are looking at the person responsible for your future." Obviously, you have to take into consideration that you're not actually accurately seeing yourself because the image is back to front, but in the absence of being able to take 'selfies' in those days, you get the point.
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  480. I've travelled back and forth from Australia to the UK fifteen times, and you don't get much more 'jet lagged' than from that sort of journey. I don't recall developing a second language in the process.
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  481. I emigrated from England to Australia at the age of nineteen fifty two years ago. One of my first experiences was being the first to arrive at a bus stop and standing by the bust stop sign on the assumption that any other arrivals would form a queue next to me extending away from the direction of travel (as would be the case in England). As more people arrived, they just crowded around me in all directions and when the bus arrived everyone just all tried to get on at once, completely ignoring the fact that I was there first.
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  482. I'm not sure what qualifies you to make an assessment of the military strategies and status of this particular conflict, but I listen to others with extensive military experience and access to up to date information who paint quite a different picture. Using anecdotal evidence highlighting various incidences isn't really that convincing. I would find it surprising that similar 'blue on blue' incidents didn't occur with Ukrainian forces, too.
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  483. It's not surprising when you consider that QANTAS relies on the government for financial support and a 'favourable' operating environment. I wonder how much it cost to design and paint that logo on the side of the aircraft.
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  484.  @henryjanicky4978  Not enough? I think that apart from the NIAA there's quite a few along with representation opportunities that are available to everyone in numerous different circumstances.
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  485.  @glenmale1748  Check out National Indigenous Australians Agency Budget October 2022-23 Table 1.1: The NIAA resource statement - Budget estimate for 2022-23 as at October Budget 2022. Total resourcing for NIAA $4,469,455,000. Maybe I've read it wrong.
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  486. I imagine that any state government that implements a treaty while the issue is fresh in our minds will be making a very "courageous" decision.
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  487.  @ewanhill677  Yes, I don't personally 'feel' Australian any more than I feel Welsh which is where I was actually born. My wife is Australian and so are all my kids (one of whom is a serving member of the Royal Australian Air Force). All my friends and associates consider me English and some will even detect the remnants of an English accent. My youngest son is an 'Anglophile' and constantly criticises the conduct iof Australians. Like Popeye says "I yam what I yam". History demonstrates that multiculturism inevitably ends in tears. It may take decades, but we've seen it in the former Yugoslavia as soon as the Soviet Union collapsed and was no longer in control, the ethnic cleansing started. Everything is fine and dandy until it's not!
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  488. While your outrage is duly noted, there seems very little information about the circumstances to provide ready-made solutions. While you're thinking about hospital staff members who basically work in a generally safe environment, you may want to think of the council workers, cleaning the city streets at night totally exposed and vulnerable amongst all the crack heads, terrorists and other nut jobs.
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  489. I can accept that a monarchy could reasonably be considered an outdated concept where the 'structural' extravagances could be better used in more tangible and beneficial ways. However, the evidence is that those who live under a constitutional monarchy are no worse off than those who have a Republic (of any kind). As far as the work members of the Royal family do, it appears to be a life of servitude rather than flamboyance. Whilst they don't have any direct functionality , their benefit seems to be akin to someone who runs across a continent to raise money for charity. The running itself does nothing, but just the fact that it's done brings people together to ensure the desired outcome.
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  490.  @howunacceptibleofme2145  Exactly. We give this sort of thing too much 'oxygen'.
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  491. Archbishop Welby is a well known Francophile, so he's not going to offer criticism of illegal immigrants coming over here with French assistance. Has he offered any explanation why they've travelled through several countries who are also signatories to the United Nations International Treaty?
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  492.  @Mylifebyon6424  I'm simply expressing my concern of the numbers of people who consist of the combination of those whose loyalties lay more with a foreign state controlled by a terrorist organisation and the bizarre association of the 'Aboriginal Victim Industry' intent on infinite regress where transgenerational guilt is designed to transfer billions of dollars from those who have committed no offence to those who are undeserving.
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  493.  @jeremymcginge9768  I'm not sure I was making a point. More a 'quip' than a point.
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  494.  @fredericksaxton3991  I can understand how they don't want to take the financial risk of the film being boycotted if they use the original name. The other option is that they don't feature the dog at all; it's not as though his presence is particularly relevant to the storyline even though it does add to the 'personal' aspect.
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  495.  @AnthonyWilliams-ew3wp  I was thinking of getting a dog and naming him 'Shark', then taking him for runs on a crowded beach.
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  496. @blahblahblah blah Someone with a background in mental health commented (on another post) that she has a "bizarre level of facial posturing".
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  497. When the disaster that's happening on your doorstep is being ignored, it's almost forgiveable that people jump to conclusions. I'm assuming you've actually taken note of what's been arriving in the UK and the impact it's had? If a neighbour's dog continually shits on my lawn but then someone else's dog does it when I'm not there, I'm not going to conduct an investigation before I launch the offending turd over the fence.
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  498. Please don't think we're tired of hearing "the same old stuff" because I for one am not. I would like to see them (figuratively) strung upside down in the town square before we let this go. We've got a federal election in Australia in a few weeks and despite the huge debt accumulated over the last couple of years, the government are giving out $250 'treats' to pensioners and the unemployed as a bribe before the election in the hope that we will forget what they've done to us. Nice enough to have for some but just adding to the burden of the taxpayer.
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  499. Absolutely. I would rather be a 'theorist' than a cult following ideologist which is what people have become.
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  500. I think Julia speaks English better than most English people too!
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  501. I thought all the diversity and inclusivity was suppose to fix all that. I guess having a track record over the last sixty years of involving Australian defence personnel in crap conflicts with little chance of any positive outcome removes incentive. People aren't so gullible now. I think there's been a decline in support for families too. I was brought up in a military family (UK). We had good married quarter housing, service run schools etc.
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  502. The black lady mayor has a very 'white' hairstyle.
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  503. I seem to recall an episode of 'Yes Prime Minister' revolving around sausage exports! Is this a modern day replay!
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  504. I worked for local government for twenty years. I don't know if people realise, but they have scheduled routine maintenance of road surfaces, footpaths, litter and debris removal (road sweeping) and of course, capital works for things like new construction or major restoration etc. They also have a budget for reactive and emergency work. Much of this work relies on the public reporting the problem. Yes, I know people say that nothing happens anyway, but more often than not, people don't bother even phoning up. How many times do you hear someone say things like "Someone should do something about that before someone gets hurt" while ignoring the fact that they are "someone?"
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  505. It may be noted that despite President Trump's hyperbolic rhetoric, it's only since he's been back that anyone has been talking about any move towards peace. In fact, it's been quite the contrary. Despite some commentary about provocation and reneging on 'deals' on behalf of the Western alliance, it's unlikely that anyone disputes that Russia is the aggressor. One may argue that it's a pre-emptive defence strategy? Interestingly, when Israel was attacked, the whole world deemed them as the aggressor, or at least the justification for the incursion into Israeli territory and the murder of innocent people. I see Prime Minister Starmer has cut foreign aid to finance an increase in defence spending. Something welcomed by those who have observed the decline of British defence forces. It would, however, be quite naive to not see where that defence spending will ultimately be deployed. Meanwhile, the invasion of England continues, supported by criminal organisations on the shores of France.
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  506. For many years QANTAS has ridden on a nostalgic and emotional wave based on it's heritage and being the 'flagship' of Australian civil aviation. It's also got an enviable safety record which makes all very proud. I emigrated to Australia as a nineteen-year-old on a QANTAS 707 in 1970, so even I've had an emotional connection with QANTAS. Personal flying experience in recent years, however, have not been so positive. Then of course we have the display of the government's anti-Australian agenda on the side of their aircraft which just coincidently coincides with a 'favourable' business environment courtesy of Albo.
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  507.  @PatrickConley  I've got a bird table and bird bath that's regularly visited by birds in significant numbers. After watching Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds', I'm keeping a wary eye on those little fellows!
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  508. Maybe if the fast jets went a bit slower around corners so it wouldn't be so hard on the more delicate people applying for flying jobs. They'd probably have to do something about that smelly fuel to avoid headaches too.
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  509.  @arrow5878  "Who are these people; where do they live?"
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  510.  @vladimiradoshev5310  We do get a bit of variety in the lengths of day and night, and it can get relatively cold at night. I originally came from Britain and Christmas never seems the same here, particularly as it's in the middle of Summer. Anywhere much further north of where I live only get two seasons; wet and dry.
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  511. I still see people wearing face masks in supermarkets. I had some guy wearing one who said something to me the other day, but I couldn't understand a word he said. I made no effort to respond. His problem; not mine.
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  512. I came to Australia fifty three years ago and seem to remember hearing this sort of conversation then. I'm sure my great grandchildren will be hearing the same thing. It's almost like the weather, everyone talks about it but nobody does anything about it.
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  513.  @burglar42  He's justifiable aware that he's loved and respected by most (particularly older) Australians. He probably wasn't aware that any respect or affection from those toss pots is conditional to agreeing with their virtue signalling crap.
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  514. When did the core function of a university become revolved around trans and diversity? Does it build better bridges, design faster aircraft, develop safer heart surgery?
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  515. People are being arrested for posts on social media which simply express an opinion. Who's deciding it's inciting anything? It seems that 'blasphemy laws' are effectively in place in the UK where one is forbidden to criticise Islam?
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  516. Even as a father and grandfather, I find it very difficult to hold on to a sense of humanity when I think about what those murderous bastards did on October 7th. The Palestinians and their supporters are now asking for humanity. Maybe that word should have been in their minds on October 6th. People can talk about the complexities that have existed since 1948, all they like. In my view it started last year.
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  517. When Lidia Thorpe said "This is a war", I think she was right. We seem to be fighting this presence in the world which desires to change the way we choose to live our lives. We fight to maintain our energy sources. We fight to ensure freedom of movement and personal medical autonomy, We fight off attempts to destroy our heritage, vilify our forebearers' achievements and rewrite history. We fight to maintain our language. We fight to ensure that others are not allowed to consider themselves more important or entitled than we are.
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  518. I emigrated to Australia from England in 1970. In those days (prior to the 1984 amendment to the Nationality and Citizenship Act) we were all 'British Subjects'. I had permanent residency, was serving in the Army Reserve (formerly CMF) where I swore allegiance and considered myself a sort of DeFacto Australian. Last year I formerly became an Australian citizen and part of the citizenship ceremony was 'Welcome to country'. Apart from the irony of being welcomed by people who weren't born when I arrived, it occurred to me that the word 'country' had been made into a pronoun. In effect replacing the word 'Australia'. The removal of a word to change people's thinking was part of the story told in George Orwell's '1984'.
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  519. I have no doubt what she's saying about Scott Morrison and the Liberal Party may well be true. To ask us to think that she and her associates are any better is laughable. They have all revealed themselves over the last two years for what they are.
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  520. What did Hamas think was going to happen. If they had handed back the hostages and surrendered, the deaths would stop. After what the Philistines did, I'm wondering if they deserve any consideration. I wonder if that guy had his family murdered, dragged through the streets and mutilated, how he would react. Anyone guess what Palestinians were doing when the Pan Am 747 was blown up in the sky over Scotland or when the Trade Centre was destroyed? They celebrated the deaths. It seems they don't mind the killing of women and children, so what's the problem!
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  521. Couldn't have said it better myself. Loved the 'adjusted' spelling.
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  522.  @icarusjumped2719 Exactly.
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  523. The National Indigenous Australians Agency (also and advisory body) works under an executive order from the Governor General. So, for $2.4 Billion (Yes, that's with a 'B') for the 22-23 budget, what is that doing exactly?
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  524. That last lady made a very stirring, eloquent and scripted speech. My cognitive processes went to work and came up with a comprehensive analysis; BULLSHIT! I don't even like Morrison, his government or the opposition.
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  525.  @greenhearted8453  As I said, it's been a while since the original thread started so I don't recall if I made any mention about spelling. Anyway, I'm guessing that because I expressed a personal opinion which obviously differs from your own that you would relish all those things descending on me to teach me a lesson. Does that basically sum it up? I live in Queensland; Australia and those climatic conditions are fairly common. We like to call it 'weather'. Not sure about the new diseases but I have been contacted by the odd pest.
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  526. I'm reading a book at the moment which covers the events leading from the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons in Britain and the emergence of the monarchies from the conquest in 1066. It's interesting to note how initially antisemitism seemed to stem from one particular Archbishop of Canterbury and later from a reluctance by Christians to pay back money owed to Jewish lenders. Very convenient to not have Jews around once you've got their money seemed a good idea to avoid repayments in the name of Christianity. Since then, the author mentions how antisemitism waxes and wanes for no clear reason, with little warning and with cataclysmic consequences for Jewish people. Those who accuse Jews of hysterical sensitivity at the slightest undercurrent of antisemitism need a history lesson. I, personally, would probably be defined as antitheist, but I wish you well sir and may your God be with you.
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  527. I know the script off by heart, much to the annoyance of my wife every time we watch it AGAIN!
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  528. Be fair; he managed to get the bike moving in the first place!
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  529. The only issue I'd have with what that young lady said is that throwing more money at Aboriginal issues doesn't seem to do much either. There's already an obscene amount of (predominantly) white man's tax being used to fund white hating activists (and at least one senator) .
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  530. I live in Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 and Queensland doesn't have an upper house in state parliament. We do however have a senate elected by the people for federal parliament. If you think the House of Lords is looking 'undistinguished' have a look at that lot. Lidia Thorpe is a stunning example.
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  531. Hats off to these people. They are absolute heroes. I can however understand how small privately owned hotels take the money offered to them. After all the lockdowns and restrictions impose on many, for some, it must be a financial lifeline to save them from bankruptcy.
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  532. I'm not at all familiar with the events surrounding Mr Tony Martin (I live in Australia) but I'm fairly sure that there have been cases, particularly in the USA where this sort of thing is classified as 'Justifiable homicide'. I seem to recall a case some years ago where an elderly man had been harassed, threatened and abused along with damage to property for months and months. Despite repeated requests to police for action, nothing was done. He eventually shot and killed a number of the teenagers. Can't honestly remember the judgement but I'm fairly sure he didn't end up in prison.
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  533. I would have thought that as I get older, I would become more mellow and the 'things' that annoy me would become less. To a certain extent that's true, but as some disappear, others emerge. That 'elbow handshake' get's right up my nose.
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  534. I've lived in Queensland, Australia for over forty years and on particularly hot days there are numerous public warnings about not going outside and drinking plenty of water. I go outside, drink when I'm thirsty and at seventy-three years of age don't seem to have any problem.
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  535. It would have been better if he'd said "My great, great grandfather was a slave, but that's not an issue for me or anyone else today". I suspect that despite his open optimism there's a burr under the saddle there somewhere. I'm Welsh and there's a distinct possibility that my great, great grandfather was a slave in all but name and l can imagine the suffering of people of the times, but I've got other things to think about.
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  536. Many years ago I had a carpet cleaning business and most of my customers (that I met) were women. The twelve years I did that, dispelled any subliminal sense of chauvinism I may have possessed up to that point. In recent years I've had a similar observation to Prue insofar as this emergence of angry women activists who seem to dominate the public forum. Has something changed?
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  537. Yes, but the cake was probably a weapon of mass destruction.
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  538. Substitute "Faith" with "Delusion," and it may be a bit more accurate.
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  539. Sounds as though you 'dodged a bullet' with at "liberal fiancée".
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  540.  @savagegfry  The Queensland government then mandated that those who weren't vaccinated were prohibited from going to pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, sporting events libraries and visiting friends or relatives in hospital. Anyone unvaccinated returning to Queensland was only allowed in via Brisbane airport and 'collected' by authorities and transported to a quarantine centre for two weeks at persona expense of over $2,000 per person.
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  541. I live in Queensland, Australia and on the very day that sanctions to disallow me (and other unvaccinated people) to go to pubs, clubs, restaurants or cafes, cinemas, theatres, sporting events, theme parks, museums and libraries or even toy shops, our premier announced that we must all go back to wearing masks. To add insult to injury I received a Christmas card/calendar from our federal MP in the post. I sent it back to him with a letter.
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  542.  @motherofthreeb6337  I use to be a bus driver (in Australia) and rules may differ, but not every single bus stop is a 'timing point'. Schedules allow for a little bit of flexibility to cater for some stops that cause delays, so the drivers can make up time and not be late to the final destination on every run. The best solution is to arrive at a stop at least five minutes beforehand.
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  543. During his high profile period, I couldn't stand Russell Brand. After watching his YouTube channel over the last couple of years, I find a lot of his views (apart from religious) do resonate with me.
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  544. A new saying..."As rare as a refrigerator salesman in Yakutsk".
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  545.  @squidjames7735  Australian politicians (or any other for that matter) have never been high on my list of most admired and respected. They have now all gone on a very different list. It's not just Australian politicians either. Macron, Trudeau; absolute madmen.
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  546. In years gone by, I always thought Chris Bown was OK. There's something about his delivery of these policies which make me think he's not particularly convinced himself! It will be interesting to see what he's got to say for himself in a few years. Of course, by that stage we'll be buying coal from somewhere else. I was born in Wales and it's ironic that a part of Britain that was known for it's coal mines (and singing) up unitl recently was importing coal from Russia.
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  547. Love your stuff. It's always nice to see those wings on the chest of someone in charge because it suggests they've been part of the 'pointy end' of the service. However, when I was a kid the Chief had probably flown biplanes when the English Electric Lightnings were first brought into service, so I don't know how relevant his piloting skills would have been.
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  548. @stephfoxwell4620  I believe Mary Queen of Scots was a descendant of the first Tudor King Henry VII. I struggle keeping all this stuff in my head. I've just finished reading David Mitchell's book 'Unruly - The history of England's Kings and Queens'.
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  549. What's she complaining about? I thought she said we were at war. I'm assuming she she's speaking for the Aboriginal people and declared war on the rest of us so is there anything more to discuss?
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  550. Yes, France has changed direction with a couple of military projects in the past. They opted out of the consortium created for the MRCA (Multi Role Combat Aircraft) project that became the Panavia Tornado and built their own swing wing Mirage jet. They did the same thing some years later with the Eurofighter / Typhoon and built their own 'Rafale' jet.
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  551. You absolutely DO NOT have to respect people's beliefs! It's probably a social convention that you don't piss on someone from a great height just because their opinions differ from your own, but giving any credence or respect to every half-arse view of the world is not required.
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  552. Hardly a shining endorsement of anything really. I think he's ready to open another bottle.
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  553. "The scientific advice provided by 'experts'". Where have we heard that before?
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  554. I live in Australia and I'm not a fearful man. I was a competitive boxer and later a skydiving instructor for many years. I accept defeat and asses and accept risks as I see them. A few years ago I felt more than some concern regarding the changes in our society regarding the increased number of religious zealots that seemed to despise our way of living (despite being given refuge from the tyranny of the theocratic governments of their country of origin). I now have a fear of my own political leaders. They appear to have contracted the same level of insanity that has synergies with mindless doctrines of the former.
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  555. It's hard for most people (I think) to get their head around how exactly AI would manifest itself in a way that it has a gain of function which get's out of control and becomes a threat to humans. We've all seen 'Terminator' but recognise that as entertainment only. Having said that' it's surprising how things that are seemingly just another step from what we have, evolve into something completely different. A mobile phone was more or less just the same as the phone in your house, except you could take it with you. Look how that within a few decades it's completely changed the way we live. I'd have to correct Elon on one thing though. I use to drive buses (in Australia) and I think the intelligence level comparison between humans and chimpanzees is still up for debate.
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  556. @Eye of Horus It's under 'Preparing for vaccination' and 'Valid Consent'. Took me a while to find it.
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  557.  @igorkaczmarski7794  Bit of a generalisation Igor, but everyone's entitled to an opinion. I'm assuming "no one" is everyone you've met? Makes you wonder why so many people want to go to Britain though doesn't it!
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  558. Governments all over the western world won't take any notice of these occurrences. They've their heads so far stuck up their environmental emergency arses that they don't hear what's going on around them. I hope those wonderful people come through all this without any additional anguish and trauma. They've had more than they're share.
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  559. I wonder if there's any point in asking them any questions at all. It's just the same old mixture of platitudes and denigration of any opponents. I think we should build a computer, feed in all the issues and let it decide the future. We could give it a name like Skynet.
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  560. Cultural significance is only significant until enough money is handed over.
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  561.  @Mylifebyon6424  Not how I actually think but with all due respect, I don't feel particularly obliged or inclined to convince you when you're probably equally disinclined to listen.
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  562.  @rowanscott915  Did my wife tell you to say that?
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  563. @Design_no  100%. Looking back at my homeland makes me want to weep. I just watch episodes of 'Heartbeat' and remember it as it was.
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  564. Did he say shingles is 'uncomfortable'? He's obviously never had it! Having said that, we should be careful about using anecdotal evidence as a conclusion. Correlation doesn't prove causation otherwise we can be relatively sure that the consumption of ice cream causes shark attacks simply because shark attack numbers appear to increase when there's an increase in ice cream consumption.
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  565.  @catwoman7462  There is sufficient clinical evidence that supports the benefit of wiping surfaces clean according to the trials run mentioned. I tend to think of train carriages as mobile petrie dishes. I use to drive buses and they can get quite disgusting at times. I tend to agree that we may tend to put too much emphasis on 'sanitising'. Some (as you pointed out) are downright paranoid. I only use the sanitiser at the supermarket because it's there and there's no down side to taking advantage of it.
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  566. I use to work for local government in Australia. Every so often, a new enterprise bargaining agreement would come up and inevitably the workers would be offered a bonus if they accepted the agreement. It was always just before Christmas. Naturally, having extra money for Christmas outweighed any rational 'numbers crunching'.
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  567. She just speaks words. They don't have to come out in any logical order or have any useful meaning. I'd love to see a conversation between her and Diane Abbott (Female British black MP). It would provide everlasting entertainment.
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  568. That maniac will end up in gaol at some stage. He should definitely be permanently banned from any sporting organisation.
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  569. I'm counting on the next generation of children who are indoctrinated with this sort of stuff to do exactly what I did in the classroom as a kid; and that's to pay no attention whatsoever.
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  570. It's great how you share this sort of experience. I'm sure it provides great comfort for anyone who may be in a similar situation. It's like two different worlds. I was in the Australian Army Reserve (Formerly Citizens Military Forces) in the 1970's. Even after going away for a couple of weeks with no contact with civilian life and then coming back felt weird. I can imagine it's a real issue for people who have been in prison for any length of time. My father joined the RAF in 1937 at the age of 17 and served for thirty-five years. From 1944 onwards he was an air traffic controller. When he left, he couldn't find a job. He went to a employment agency and was told that the only thing he was suited for was clerical work. I think it was a bitter pill for him to swallow to think that all the unique skills and demonstrated ability meant very little. He ended up as a sales representative for a transport company.
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  571. If some guy insulted my wife, I'd have to defend him!
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  572. Christmas doesn't mean anything to me now, but I have fond memories of Christmas as a kid. Hopefully, children still feel that sense of magic and fantasy at this time of year. It would only be some malcontent that would want to take that away from them.
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  573. I'm wondering if even out of those 17,000 who had no 'identified' or diagnosed underlying causes included those who may have been smokers or high BMI or those that lived in unhygienic circumstances? I realise these factors may be considered a relatively normal or acceptable state of affairs but it may give a more accurate estimate as to how dangerous the virus actually is.
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  574. @Tina-pj4lg  I don't think I've heard even his political opponents or analysts make that claim, so I'd be interested in your non biased and objective assessment. Don't worry if it's lengthy and fairly detailed. I should manage to comprehend most of it.
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  575. Total misuse of a passport which is suppose to be used for international travel.
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  576. Surely you don't seriously think that someone who opines on social media that the police should not protect mosques belongs in prison! Is there a possibility that the police will act on one person's opinion? I'm also wondering when the police became a security organisation for an invasive religion.
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  577. The unfortunate thing is that it's become almost like a disease. The other thing that's a problem in our society, which was demonstrated by the 'Talk TV' presenter, is not knowing the difference between the word 'brought' and 'bought'.
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  578. Let's do an individual risk assessment to see if the SNP visitors to the zoo can go for a walk in the lion enclosure. I'll sell the popcorn.
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  579. I'm a big fan of Douglas but I think it's important to remember that the history of Christianity wasn't all "beer and skittles". Over the last couple of centuries, it's been pulled into line by those who don't submit to a fictitious higher authority and don't accept that certain individuals have been ordained to be the arbiters of our morals.
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  580. They haven't said what form these free lunches are going to take. I would assume they're not going to install a kitchen/cafeteria 'sit down' meal for the kids. More likely, shovel money into all the existing tuck shops and blindly hope the volunteer mums can work out what's best.
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  581. An apology made after someone's been caught or have 'seen the writing on the wall' is not worth the proverbial paper. It reminds me of these high profile sports identities who issue apologies after winning gold medals or championships only to have it revealed they've been taking steroids or sleeping with the coach's wife. Then there was the cringeworthy blubbering apology given by the captain of the 'ball tampering' Australian cricket team. As far as these politicians and mainstream media are concerned they can shove their apologies where the sun doesn't shine although I'm sure some of them think that's exactly where the sun shines from. I say to them "Don't even bother, we're not listening".
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  582. I think people are far too 'immersed' in their own sense of national identity. The flag waving, the infinite regress of being 'done wrong' by others and the concept that people have attributes and abilities peculiar to wherever they're brought up. I live in Queensland, Australia and we have state premiers who, in the most patronising and sycophantic way will afford compliments to the residents like "Queenslanders (or other states) are a tough breed". I wish I was as passionate about learning as Neil. When I left school, my goal was never to study anything again!
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  583. There's something seriously wrong with that woman. So if as a man, I extend a traditional type of courtesy to a woman (like offering a seat on a bus) it's not considered as a respectful gesture to women; it's benevolent sexism? I'm in my seventies and when I was on a train in Hong Kong a young Chinese girl offered me her seat. Should I have been offended?
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  584. Maybe the government thinks that the care homes would be a lot more efficient with no residents. I saw that somewhere.
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  585. It wouldn't be pressure from the big hotel chains would it?
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  586.  @AlexanderTch  I dare say the minimum temperatures you're looking at for Queensland in winter are at night somewhere in central Queensland where, like any arid places, temperatures can vary dramatically. I live just north of Brisbane in south east Queensland not far from the coast. It's actually been unseasonably cold during last year, but as I'm seventy-three, I don't have much reason to wander around at night. Some of the early parts of the day have been cool but can't say I've been uncomfortable at any stage. I think you've completely misinterpreted my comments. I don't hate Russians (or anyone for that matter). I love seeing how things are in Russia and think Matt and Julia are great.
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  587. I've got a fairly strong constitution, but I can't even watch that Dalai Lama clip. I use to drive school buses, imagine if I'd even said something like that to a child. My feet wouldn't have touched the ground. The interview was typical of journalists who either try and put words in people's mouths or make them look uninformed. For an experienced politician Peter Dutton failed in only referring to empirical and anecdotal evidence. He and others know what's happening there but when these pricks put a microphone in your face you need to have hard statistical facts at the ready.
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  588. I live in Queensland; Australia and I've recently written to our local state representative regarding e-scooters on footpaths/bikeways. They are legally allowed to ride these electric scooters on the roads or footpaths with speed limitations applying to both. Unsurprisingly, few comply with any rules and there seems an absence of enforcement. I was nearly hit by one travelling at a speed of at least 15 kilometres per hour after it approached unheard (over traffic noise) from behind. I'm nearly seventy-five and don't always walk in an 'arrow straight' line. If I'd stepped half a pace to one side, I would have been impacted by a combined weight of about 150 kilograms travelling at speed. One can imagine the consequences. The riders have no insurance, no certification for any accountability and no assessment of skill or competency. It's been several months since the near miss incident and my correspondence. I've not received a response. Hopefully, in the event of a fatality, my notification will serve as some punitive measure for any inaction.
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  589. As I watch this clip I see a little notice that advises that I check with the Australian government (live in Australia) for information on Covid. It's almost laughable that their own handbook states that "vaccines should be given voluntarily in the absence of coercion, manipulation or undue pressure". They forgot to add "By the way, if you don't get vaccinated you can't go to a pub, club, restaurant, cinema, theme park football match or visit anyone in hospital. If you go interstate, you have to pay for two weeks in a quarantine centre when you return.
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  590. Another five years and we won't even remember his name.
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  591. Careful professor, Liz Truss will be entering your dreams if you don't move on from her. That could end up very disturbing when you wake up in the morning.
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  592. Question: "Please explain why a horse eats grass". Answer: "It eats grass".
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  593. I've got children, grandchildren and one great grandchild. The last thing I would want to see is children come to harm or suffer in any way. These people who pass through safe countries and hop on a dinghy and set out over the channel with their kids are using that sentiment as a shield. That's a failure to provide care for their kids. What would happen to a British citizen if they neglected their children?
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  594.  @alanmcintosh8087  I saw an old film (A Prize of Arms) the other day with Roddy McMillan from 'Para Handy' in it.
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  595. What the hell is going on with this world!! How has sexual preference become a 'movement'?
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  596. Immediate action? A probe into the efficiency of services? Where do you get such dangerous ideas minister!
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  597.  @nowgrownup  I'd have to accept that some people will see it that way, but my motivation for moving was not based on rejection or abandonment. For over fifty three years I've retained British citizenship. My service in the Australian Army was on the assumption that, it would support any dire straits in which Britain would find itself. Father, mother, brother, grandfathers, uncles all served in one of the world wars to protect the integrity of the country. All my family gone now but I've been back seven times. Too old to 'fight the good fight' in any tangible way, so take that as you wish.
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  598. A politician being duplicitous?? What's the world coming to!
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  599. I love that sort of experience as opposed to the 'clinical' feel of some of the modernised cities of the world. When I was in my teens, our family lived in Malta. We were housed in a small village where all the produce and the intoxicating smells from the shops seemed to spill out onto the street. I'm a bit concerned about travelling to Muslim countries, because even though my wife and I have been together for forty-seven years, we have never been legally married. Given the Islamic laws, I fear that although there may be a 'blind eye' turned towards tourists, sleeping together in a hotel, there may be a focus of attention if other unrelated problems arise.
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  600. I may be a bit obtuse but while I'm generally aware of what AI is insofar as attempting to replicate the function of a brain in some way, I struggle to see an application that has some obvious adverse effect on us unless we're talking 'Skynet' stuff. I have a son who's convinced that parliamentary and government decisions should be replaced with a computer to inject pure logic into the process which appears to be absent at the moment.
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  601.  @MrRailjunkie  'Phobos' was the mythological Greek god of fear, hence the word "Phobic".
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  602.  @Michael-hm8cs  He may have a point, but it was fairly common for high mortality rates in major construction projects and many other occupations (mining etc) in those days. Sting's always been a bit of a 'virtue signaller'. I remember Billy Connoly mentioning him in one of his shows mentioning that he was a friend of his but wished he'd 'fuck off".
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  603. That's the sort of advice young people need. It's also the advice that everybody needs. I'm seventy-three now and I've still got a now rather faded transfer on my bathroom mirror that reads, "You are looking at the person responsible for your future".
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  604.  @margaretmarydempster4738  That's my view too; and a few years ago I wouldn't have given it much of a thought. The problem now is that they're understandably seen as trying to perpetuate the conditions which have been (and still to some degree) forced upon us. They will be judged just like they judged us.
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  605. Can't the Queen do that 'Tower of London" thing with family members who get out of line?
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  606. @yourfriendlyneighbourhoods8202  I grew up in England in the fifties and sixties and came to Sydney in 1970 and worked for AGL for ten years. When I look at the changes and synergies between the two, I can't see much cause for optimism. I live in Queensland now but visited Sydney last year. Walking around Circular Quay was like being in a foreign country. Multiculturalism can work to a degree for decades but eventually ends in tears. My sister lives there, and the adjacent suburb is basically 'no go' for non-Muslims (particularly women). Other suburbs dominated by people of one foreign country or another. If anyone thinks that's a good thing, then I don't know what to tell them.
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  607. "Pounds, shillings and pence"! That's taken me back to a better time.
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  608. I'd be interested to know what Tommy Robinson has said that isn't actually true.
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  609. I don't give any credence to an afterlife and really don't dwell on it. Maybe when it's closer to the time, I'll give it more consideration. Talking to my 45 year old son about this, I got the impression he just struggled with the concept of 'Not being' once one 'is'. We all have such a strong sense of self awareness, it's sometimes difficult (for some) to get their head around. I often wonder how the world is going to get on without me.
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  610. When this all first started, I had no particular reason to feel and degree of suspicion of government action, medical authorities or vaccines etc. After a couple of weeks, I just had a 'gut' feeling that I should pay more attention to how it was unfolding. This minor sense of something just not sitting well developed into foreboding and now deep distrust particularly of the mainstream media. I am now, uncharacteristically, in the revenge frame of mind.
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  611. It's tempting for many young men to participate so as not "to hold their manhoods cheap while others speak who fought with us upon this day" (paraphrasing from the KIngs' speech in King Henry V). The honours, the medals, the hero worship on certain days, the stories that make history. I was in the Australian Army Reserve (formerly CMF) and found the breakfasts they gave us too much to bear!
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  612. These politicians should be made to verbally articulate as to what actual scientific, medical term of reference (apart from just being advised my medical administrators) they were using to justify the flawed logic and destroying people's lives.
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  613. So, do we have a referendum on every constitutional issue every time we have a change in government, or is it just the issues certain people don't like? I'd suggest that the success of a Labour victory was more about the failures of the Conservative Party on issues like the pandemic and immigration.
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  614. I'm wondering if he's mentioned all this before innocent Israelis were slaughtered on the street? What would he expect Israel to do? Just let bygones be bygones? He's just coming up with the same old platitudes in the hope that if you hear them enough, you'll believe them! I gather he's a union man who typically likes the sound of his own voice. Actually sounds very IRA..ish.
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  615. I arrived in Australia as a twenty year old in 1970 during the middle of the Vietnam War and conscription for young men of my age. I had to go through the selection, 'ballot', but my number didn't come up. At that time, young men were volunteering for national service, but that enthusiasm soon disapated. Even I wanted to volunteer, but (it sounds odd) my Dad wouldn't let me (under 21 required parental permission). I don't think you'll get much enthusiasm now.
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  616. Surely the threat of arrest is an offence in itself. How can coppers threaten to arrest someone who not only hasn't broken any law, cannot be reasonably suspected of committing a criminal offence.
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  617. If she thinks it feels patronising to her, she can address the issue with anyone who uses that term when referring to her. What she shouldn't do is make up the rules for someone else. My name is James; my friends and associates call me Jim. I will correct anyone who refers to me as 'Jimmy'. I don't object to anyone else answering to 'Jimmy'. I can now almost guarantee the response to this comment.
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  618. It's sometimes hard for someone like me who came bottom of the class in almost every subject except boxing, to fully comprehend all the aspects and inferences in a conversation between two highly educated professionals. However, even I can grasp the basic concern that the mRNA vaccine appears to potentially identify any cell in the body as 'foreign' and promote an immune response to cells other than the virus. It's concerning to me that virtually everyone I routinely communicate with on social media and who have greater capacity for understanding than I, appear to be more inclined to listen to temporary government office holders and third-rate television presenters.
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  619. Marcia Langton; a woman abandoned by her Aboriginal father and raised by a Scottish Korean war veteran.
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  620. He went to see his mother after four months; probably won't bother for another twelve months now.
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  621.  @daengaustralia  I'm seventy two and I know they say the super fund is a long term investment but my 'term' is running out!
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  622.  @jamest1403  Unfortunately Boris Johnson's Plan B Covid bill to introduce vaccine passports was only opposed by 99 of his party out of 361 Conservative Party members. Ironically most of the opposition and the Scottish National Party supported it as well. We can only hope the 'swell' of resistance will dominate in the end.
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  623. If you want to listen to some actual technical and scientific facts about how ridiculous the concept of buying EV's to save the planet is, there's' a YouTuber called 'The Auto Expert' (John Cadogan). He's a mechanical engineer, and journalist with decades of experience in commenting on all things automotive. A lot goes over my head, but the message is clear. He's not dead against the principle of using hybrids or small EV's for use around city areas as a means of improving local air quality but the "electric vehicle utopia" is just scientifically baseless.
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  624. We in Australia have a left wing federal government with a brand new Prime Minister who is seized with the concept of ensuring Australians all play their part in saving the planet. He is also seized of the idea of a potential increase in revenue in the order of $30 billion dollars (that's extra) next year from the sale of coal. Ther's a name for that. Can't think what it is for the moment.
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  625. Lack of hygene is apparently a major contributing factor in (particularly children) in developing Rheumatic fever. I think many Aborigines have a different view on hygene to most others.
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  626.  @bigbarty8648  I was referring to the copper.
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  627. Absolutely, and the same goes for the hysteria and coercion around Covid-19. I've probably paid more attention to informed sources about virology in the last couple of years than I have for the past fifty!
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  628. Douglas has articulated one of my greatest concerns for the world and in particular my place of birth; Britain. I say Britain, because it's former 'greatness' has been substantially eroded over the last century or so and now it's on the precipice of complete failure because of this "clutter" of which Douglas speaks.
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  629.  @bield7  I think she mentioned something regarding the productivity of shiny arse public servants, limited accountability and their overall worth. It resonated strongly with me.
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  630. I've written to QANTAS asking for the documentation they use as a term of reference when flight attendants tell you to close the window blind, when you've specifically asked for a window seat to look out of the window. Never got a response.
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  631. So, they've voted for more of the same. Interesting. They must all be very happy. I live in Australia, and we have compulsory (for all eligible permanent residents) and preferential voting. I don't know if it makes a whole lot of difference because it always boils down to two options for government, each of which is exactly the same. We're voting for people we don't know with unknown qualifications or capacity to fulfil their obligations. In the 'real world' they wouldn't even get an interview.
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  632. In Australia we have an untalented television identity named Lisa Wilkinson who's on one of these 'holier than thou' panels. She holds the New Zealand Prime Minister up as a saint and talks as though men in general have just walked out of a pervert and rapists club meeting and planning their weekend activity.
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  633.  @pam4924  I live in Queensland, Australia and we already have them here. Because I'm not vaccinated, I'm not allowed in pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, theatres, sporting events, theme parks, libraries or museums. I'm not allowed to visit anyone in hospital. If I leave the state to visit my sister or son or daughter and grandkids, I can only return by air and be met at Brisbane airport by authorities and taken to a quarantine centre for a minimum of fourteen days in isolation at my own cost of $4000 for me and my wife.
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  634. Since when did "country" become a pronoun? Don't 'they' want to say Australia.
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  635. I might agree if the British judicial system properly dealt with murderers, terrorists and others with UK passports who continually crap all over the traditional occupants of the country, but it doesn't!
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  636. I live in Australia and we're bombarded by the insistence that we yet have a debt to pay to the Aboriginal people for events which took place 250 years ago. The government are currently preparing to conduct a referendum to appoint an indigenous 'Voice to parliament' which will be written into our constitution as an 'advisory' (potentially with legislative power) body. This is even though there are billions (yes, billions) of dollars currently spent each year on a National Indigenous Australians Agency to do exactly that. This is along with numerous other state and federal commissions, committees and God knows what else all doing the same thing.
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  637. Our instincts are telling us to be 'troubled' and probably for very good reason. A bit like an orphan being left with a family that seemed OK at the start, but now show signs of menace.
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  638. Should go over and visit Jacinda to see if she's changed her mind about nuclear 'vissils' and 'wippons'.
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  639. Every time I try to fix something at home or on my car, it gives me more and more respect for those who know what they're doing. My wife refers to me as "Frank" (as in 'Spencer').
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  640. I remember back in 1967 being at an airshow at RAF Coltishall in Norfolk watching in awe as the P1127 (Prototype) just sat there 100' off the ground. An amazing aircraft and still looks much better than the F-35 or any other V/STOL aircraft.
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  641. I think many people in Britain regret the "inclusivity and tolerance" they've exhibited so far, and they're being asked for more? In theory, a more educated young population should have a positive social effect but schools and universities have been infected with antiestablishmentarianism and anarchistic ideology.
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  642. Yes, I'm a seventy three year old retiree with ten grandchildren and one great grandchild and the first thing I do in the morning is tune in to listen to my favourite hatred and division channel.
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  643. I've done some personal calculations and I think it should be more like 44.589%.
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  644. I'm sure you'll soon see that a 'few' would not share your view on this issue.
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  645. Hydrogen is a highly explosive gas? Petrol fumes aren't exactly inert. If we're getting rid of diesel I wonder how we're going to run long distance heavy haulage vehicles; some of which operate non stop, twenty four hours a day? Massive agricultural equipment that can't operate on a battery that only lasts a few hours. I'm guessing we're not mentioning Lithium mining either?
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  646. A common misconception.
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  647. Tony Abbott has echoed what I've been saying to people for weeks. In fact I'd go so far as to say the proposal will succeed simply because there's an abundance of people who don't see the catastrophic situation emerging. It won't make any difference anyway. Win or lose, the government don't need a referendum to enter a treaty and they've already got advisory bodies up the wazoo!
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  648. Ok, now they've gone too far! Time for an uprising when they target 'The Beano'. I started reading it when the 'Bash Street Kids' segment was called 'When the bell rings'. I went to primary school in the fifties and there were two black kids (both brothers and my friends). In my secondary school there were two black kids. The same ones.
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  649. I can't remember ever seeing Woolworths displaying Australian flags. I have seen staff members wearing shirts with Aboriginal art designs and similar colours on paper shopping bags.
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  650. There seems to be a couple of issues which rarely seem to be mentioned in regard to the war in Ukraine. Firstly, the question of why member states of NATO feel obliged to offer support to Ukraine which isn't a member of NATO and as far as I know has no military alliances with NATO countries. I think we can reasonably discount western governments doing it because "it's the right thing to do". They've frequently demonstrated their proclivity to do exactly the wrong thing to do as a result of corruption and financial gain. Could it be that despite their net zero aims they's still worried about access to the immense gas and oil reserves there? Secondly, any inclination to even consider a negotiated peace or 'least worse option' seems completely absent. Meanwhile the circling birds of prey in the form of Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan and Black Rock wait to pick at the carcasses when it's over.
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  651. Putting aside that it may seem out of character coming from a scientist such as Richard Dawkins, it's probably not unreasonable to consider a purpose or 'usefulness' of devoting resources to a particular line of research. The question of "What will we do with the information" maybe a question to be open to some thought. You could of course start with the Welsh who invented a round boat with one oar.
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  652. Again, you present a very eloquent hypothesis about the conflict, but with no real tangible assessment. Up to this point, there has been the complete absence of any inclination towards an end to the conflict. Trump may have very few ambassadorial skills and is probably a negotiators nightmare in traditional terms, but what has anyone else done up until now? Zelenskyy seems quite happy to walk around in his olive green combat style 'T' shirt, accept millions of dollars from other countries whilst attempting to adopt some sort of 'Churcillian' aura, complaining about not being invited to the negotiation table after three years of rejecting such suggestions. I'm surprised Greta Thunberg hasn't turned up in his office.
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  653. I always thought that Bert Newton always went 'over the top' in treating Kamahl like a figure of fun which I'm sure effected Kamahl's career.
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  654. Was that the "insurrection" (ie overthrowing government) where a country that has billions of firearms but there were no firearms offences?
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  655. I'm not a Christian and up until now couldn't care less if there was no Christmas; but NOW, I'm all for it. I also think the pedestrian crossings dedicated to piano players was fine thankyou.
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  656. When they say "Stop oil", do they mean don't use oil for anything? I don't know if they realise that oil is used in the manufacture of just about everything; not just for running a car.
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  657. I lived in Australia for fifty three years now, but I've been coming back to the UK every few years over the last twenty years. I was first interested to find the music on the radio station on my hire car was interrupted by either traffic or weather report (can't remember which). This sounds like another attempt to put people in a permanent crisis mode. Even in Australia, on the rare occasion I hear the mainstream news, it's always some crisis or emergency of one sort or another. Then to show that they have some degree of humanity they show a clip of a dog who can ride a surf board or some crap.
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  658. So we get rid of our paper industry to buy Chinese paper which presumably is made in a completely different way?
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  659. It's terrible how Fico has fragmented the EU's moral unity because morals is what they're all about.
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  660. I've come across a number of Indian people who are immensely loyal to Britain and the monarch. I live in Australia and use to run a carpet cleaning business. On at least two occasions I've been in the house of Indian families who have had a picture of Queen Elizabeth on the wall. Not once seen it in Australian's homes. On one of my visits to London, the Indian taxi driver had a photo of the Queen in his cab.
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  661. I think the question that popped up in many people's mind is "What is this medical exemption?" Rightly or wrongly, there's a perception that money and fame will 'open doors' for people. Then there's the revenue gained by virtue of Djokovic's attendance. I live in Australia, and there's been a few cases where sporting events have been allowed across state borders when there's been restrictions and lockdowns for others. I'm not vaccinated and I have significant restrictions on my movements in my home state of Queensland. I don't support anything the states or federal government are doing and I'd be quite happy to see Djokovic play (not that I watch tennis), but I sometimes wonder if everyone gets the same treatment.
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  662.  @paulgregory4102  That was in the days when you could recognise a tune.
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  663.  @johnwood2448  The good thing is that in the film, they keep the dog's name (in context) as it was. I sometimes wonder if any black people would really be offended, or if it's just these white 'social justice warriors'
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  664.  @connorduke4619  I think just sociopathic.
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  665. I'd like some reference to Donald Trump's presidency where he demonstrated a proclivity to wage ware. Biden made comments to the effect of using military assets on his own citizens if they got out of hand. Remember the comment about citizens not having F-16's or something?
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  666. Lance Corpoarl Jones and Private Pike taking the 6:30 from Terminal 3 at Heathrow!
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  667. If people are going to pick and choose their acceptance of the awards based on who else gets them, it's going to be a bit like trying to sort out the seating at a wedding reception and trying to avoid people who don't like each other sitting side by side. Sounds like more 'virtue signaling' and all too much trouble to me. Just scrub the whole idea if people are going to act like dicks.
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  668. I wonder what happens when you get an 'un-jabbed' employer who has to close down his business? All his 'jabbed' employees will have to stay at home too.
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  669.  @saintsone7877  We've also got the existing National Indigenous Australians Agency with a previous year's allocation of $4.46 billion (that's with a 'B') working under an executive order issued by the Governor General to basically act as an advisory body to the government.
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  670. I noticed in his speeches, Mr. Albanese always inserts "building a better future". He also uses the word 'my' a lot. "My plans", "My vision" etc. Very unimpressive character. Morrison is just ineffective. He completely lost control of the country during the last two years. What the hell they did in those cabinet meetings is anyone's guess. The state premiers and the nut jobs from the territories just did whatever the hell the wanted. If I'd been PM I would have used the army to get the police off the state borders, not give them a hand.
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  671. You surely must understand that many people aren't immersed in the spiritual world and that your words, although eloquently put, are to them, just nonsensical gibberish. It is of concern to more than a few that Islam is being brought further to the forefront with demands for reverence from all and sundry. It seems that only Muslims have the entitlement to be offended to the extent of wishing 'execution' on those who find their barbaric teachings offensive.
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  672. I think it's debatable that whatever percentage of carbon emissions they come with is a "problem" at all. When I hear statistics, I hear 'white noise'.
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  673. Many years ago when I worked for local government in one of Australia's major cities, I attended a seminar called 'Networking'. It was a legitimate management enhancement 'tool' and I was paid for the time of attendance. Alcohol was served and I remember nothing about the seminar except some of the guys gate crashed a wedding reception in the adjacent premises.
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  674. I live in Australia and I'm not sure if we are going through the same degree of social upheaval as seems to be the case in Britain. I'm retired and I'm possibly blissfully unaware of political correctness, identity politics, pronoun issues and so forth. I wonder whether we're actually guilty of talking ourselves into this apparent restrictive and dystopian world and if we just occasionally tell people to fuck off, that's all that's required. Just before I retired, I worked for a few years driving buses. At one stage, I was made aware of a management directive to not use the term "wheelchair" when we communicated with other drivers over the two-way radio during a transfer process. I totally ignored the directive and nothing more was said.
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  675. Is it my imagination, or is she sounding more like 'Brooke' from 'Bold and Beautiful'? My wife makes me watch it BTW.
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  676. Prisoners making podcasts! That's shocking! What will they get up to next??
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  677.  @marineboy6033  I'm not an expert but I believe the German engines were 'axial' flow (current modern jet engine design) as opposed to 'centrifugal flow' (I think). So, in that respect, it was ahead of it's time in design. I suppose the metallurgy at the time hadn't been developed sufficiently to accommodate the heat or stress. It's probably often the case that someone designs something then has to wait until a suitable material has been developed to make it work as hoped.
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  678. Let me get this straight. Martin stands on a stage promoting the "YES" campaign, uses the terms "Dinosaurs" and "Dickheads" but wasn't referring to those who may vote "NO". I don't know what people have ever seen in the guy.
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  679. Obviously an important issue but I'm looking forward to hearing their explanation of the impotency of the federal government and the opposition over the last two years where rogue state premiers and two nut job territory chief ministers have 'ruled the roost' and destroyed people's lives. I'm guessing they thought that we'd all forgotten about all that.
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  680. I'd love to see a statue of Queen Elizabeth, but I would imagine there's some sort of protocol which would prohibit her statue being in the company of one in a more elevated position.
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  681. It surprises me that unionists object to Tommy Robinson's cause. Apart from the radical Marxist anarchist who wishes to bring down our society, I think of union members as working-class men and women who simply want the best possible standard of living for their efforts. These were the bulk of the people who went to war in defence of their country eighty years ago. Surely, they can see how the foreign and Islamic invasion has effected the country they supposedly love!
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  682. There's a definite attempt by activists to 'blend' separate issues as having a common goal to support both agendas. "You scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours." Inevitably, this is all directed at our British and European heritage.
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  683. For some reason, those people who instigate and promote lower tier issues seem to have more influence than they should. Both the mainstream and social media are mainly to blame, but I'm not sure how it contaminates establishments like the police and schools.
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  684. I use to think Boris was OK. He seemed not to worry too much about political correctness and appeared to be pointing things in at least some direction. Whether you like Brexit or not, that was the result of the referendum and was considered a mandate by the success at the last election. A big mistake in continuation with the European Court of Human Rights to dictate how a country deals with it's own immigration problems (who does that!). A bigger problem lies with the rest of the 'swamp' in government and opposition.
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  685. The idea of accepting that "some people" (we can guess who they are) may be offended by the sight of our national flag is ridiculous. Having said that I don't subscribe to the practice of hanging the flag off every bit of structure available like a load of washing on the line. There are appropriate places for flying the flag and a national flag protocol that should be followed.
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  686. I don't care for the term "alcoholic" or any other labelling term really. Particularly these days where people are obsessed with being able to "identify" you as one thing or another as though you're up for sale. Recognise the enemy within by all means but don't make it who you are is my view.
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  687. I only recently became an Australian citizen last year after fifty-two years of permanent residency. It seemed ironic that during the ceremony I was 'welcomed to country' when I'd probably been here longer than anyone else in the room. I also wondered when 'country' became a pronoun. Do 'they' have a problem with the word "Australia".
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  688.  @birgittabirgersdatter8082  I'll have to try and walk around with a more intelligent face. Bit of a stretch but may be worth the effort?
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  689. We can only hope that the Reform Party tears itself apart and then the UK can continue to be serviced by the two other major parties who have served Britain so well. Why change when it's perfect as it is!
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  690.  @AlexanderTch  I'm struggling to see what your problem is. I do wear shorts and 'T' shirts every day of the year. Just about everybody does. Everyone has personal choices about how they dress. I don't have a huge social life so I don't have the need to 'dress up'. If you go further south to Sydney or Melbourne it's more common to see a bit warmer clothing. Why would you think I'm trying to humiliate Russia just by commenting on the difference in climate and the way people have to adjust. I made no suggestion that it was 'bad' in Russia. Many people here struggle through some of the hot, humid periods, particularly further north than I am, so there's always a sort of 'trade off'. I actually grew up in Britain and most of my return visits have been in the middle of winter. While it's generally not as cold as many places in Russia, it reminds me of the 'process' one has to make before leaving the house. I promise I had no intention to offend you or the Russian people. If I did, please accept my apology.
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  691. When she said "Bin fire", was she trying to say "Bonfire" with a New Zealand accent and just got all the vowels mixed up more so than New Zealanders. I would agree that Australia has become something quite undesirable and it's unfortunate that it's around Australia Day that some of us come to that conclusion, but that woman is insane. How can anyone stand to watch her?
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  692. I think that seeing the old ways of communication as being better and more reliable is rather looking through rose coloured glasses a bit. We still have the redundancy of two means of communicating, although I think most people have abandoned land line phones these days. I can still remember having to stand in a queue at a public phone box in the rain to eventually stand in a puddle of urine and talk into a tobacco scented handset. While we're RIP'ing Alexander Graham Bell, let's not forget our own (co-inventor) Joseph Swan.
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  693. I live in Queensland, Australia. Owing to a family history of bowel cancer I have a colonoscopy every five years. One day I received an envelope in the mail sent by Queensland Health, which contained a form requesting me to confirm my address. Just have to think about that for a second.
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  694.  @paulo7507  The percentage of the increase of foreign born residents is climbing at an alarming rate. The 2011 census indicated a 63% increase over the previous decade. Some possible reduction with an 'exodus' of residents over the last few years due to job loss as a result of the pandemic. You should also bear in mind the national average doesn't reflect the fact that nearly half of the population of the nation's capital were not born in Britain.
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  695. When I express my views about Covid, Brexit, and other issues I find myself in disagreement with virtually all my friends and family; many of whom could lay claim to being more educated and intelligent than I. I find great solace in knowing that Neil Oliver is there.
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  696. I live in Australia so I don't believe Izzard is quite as well known here. I have briefly seen him a couple of times on television in one thing or another and if he's now identifying as a woman, that's one cold bucket of water!
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  697. Unbelievable living conditions! I mowed my lawn in +37°C yesterday. Bit of a variation! There's a public swimming pool just up the road from me where the water temperature is maintained at 27°C and sometimes I hear people say, "it's freezing!" It makes me wonder in order to mitigate climate change how places like that can exist without energy provided by fossil fuels and oil products required for transport. I wouldn't imagine riding a bicycle (or an electric car) to work is a real alternative to a car with an internal combustion engine. As always, a great video.
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  698. Surely someone in the public service would have informed Rishi that he was making a "courageous decision".
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  699.  @davejohnson3474  I don't recall (maybe I've forgotten) any suggestions being offered. As a means to be as recalcitrant as possible, I had a few politically incorrect ideas which I may have used except I'm sure would have caused offence to those having to use them.
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  700. The old "Glass of water half full or half empty" line to determine a positive (or negative) person. The reality is much more down to earth. If you're filling a glass with water and it get's to the half way point, you would naturally see it as half full. If, on the other hand you're drinking the water and it gets to the half way point, you'd consider it half empty surely?
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  701. Ardern makes my skin crawl ( as does the thing with the tattoo on her face) but Australia lecturing China on human rights?? Give me a break! I'm seventy one years old and I live in Queensland. As from the 17th December, the government won't allow me to attend clubs, pubs, restaurants or cafes, cinemas, theme parks libraries, or government owned (actually owned by us) galleries, museums or libraries. This is because I won't be coerced or bribed into taking a vaccine of my own volition. They've taken every social activity from me.
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  702. You tend to assume men like this are immune to this sort of thing and almost invincible. It always appears to come back round to us (men in particular) resisting getting help when we feel like we're coming apart at the seams. I don't know if the military are particularly proactive in anticipating psychological problems with senior officers. Is it "Thanks for your service and don't let the door handle hit you in the arse on your way out"?
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  703. I live in Queensland, Australia. In 2019, someone entered my house and stole a wallet and my car keys. I wasn't even aware until I noticed a SMS from my bank advising of some unusual activity which was the thieves buying $100's worth of cigarettes (with my card) at a petrol station just up the road at 1am. The bank replaced the money within a day or so. I phoned the police and the CCTV footage at the petrol station led them to the culprits who were arrested and charged. My insurance company failed to follow up on the crime report to recover the money for the cost of car key replacement from those charged with the offence and I had to rely on the police to provide the information to confirm the loss wasn't my fault and avoid me having to pay the excess (deductible). A very polite lady police officer contacted me at around 8pm in the evening with all the information I needed.
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  704. I don't have any particular opinion on this issue, but I think the public outcry wasn't so much support of the government's approach to Covid so much as the perception (rightly or wrongly) that Djokovic was getting special treatment because of his status as a tennis player and the revenue surrounding his attendance. I'm sure it seemed odd to many how a elite athlete would be able to acquire a medical exemption to travel and earn big money when others have been ponded into the ground for nearly two years.
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  705. I was never particularly interested in reading George Orwell's '1984' because I thought it was one of those exaggerated scenarios that wasn't believable or reflective of a country like England. About a year ago, I bought a copy and realised how the events and emerging evidence (like this) has made it uncomfortably precognitive.
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  706. Putting aside the nebulous presentation of those statistics, I'm struggling to see the relevance of a survey of some very subjective opinions. Personally, I wouldn't be looking at any newspaper as a source of any meaningful information.
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  707. I emigrated to Australa fifty three years ago before the current citizenship laws were in place as they exist today. In those days we were all considered 'British Subjects'. So, with all the entitlements and obligations (like conscription for military service) I saw no real imperative to become 'naturalised'. Last year, I finally became an Australian citizen and after returning home from the ceremony, my son presented me with a boomerang. If I take the boomerang with me, can I get a free ticket to the opera?
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  708. @shellyaus  I think it covers eligibility for membership to the legislative assembly, but I guess every piece of legislation doesn't have to be mentioned in the constitution; it just can't contravene what's there already. I doubt if firearms or road rules are covered in commonwealth or state constitutions either. In fact the Australian Constitution basically just covers the framework of governance. I think the US constitution stipulates more specific 'rights' for it's citizens (free speech, right to bear arms etc).
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  709.  @mijicmugendo  I don't have any problem with being considered an immigrant and there are many permanent residents who just haven't worried about citizenship. The difference now is that prior to 1984, British nationals granted permanent residency were obligated to vote in all parliamentary elections (compulsory voting here). Anyone arriving after 1984 had to acquire Australian citizenship to be eligible to vote.. Other than that, there's not much difference between a citizen and a permanent resident. There is however between my circumstances and what's happening in Kent. Putting it down to one word doesn't cut it.
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  710.  @l.w.paradis2108  In what way?
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  711.  @Jakejackson1980  I don't think time is the real issue. It's more the reality of living in a modern world. I'm not sure these activist appreciate how oil is either an integral part of just about every product or at least included in the chain of supply.
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  712. The original inhabitants of the Malay peninsula were referred to as aboriginal. They want "reconciliation" and "inclusion" and yet they want special naming over and above everyone else you might meet.
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  713. I lived in Australia since 1970 but from the fifties, grew up in England and in the early years we only had one channel and that was the BBC. It was the flagship of the television world in our eyes. Then came ITV and exposed us to a lot of American and regional independent television. Here in Australia, we have the ABC and it's subsidiary special, and indigenous broadcasting services. They are supported by every taxpayer. In the absence of a team of wild horses I receive my entertainment and acquisition of information from other sources.
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  714. As a lead-in to retirement, I resigned from a management position in local government and became a bus driver. After seven years of driving buses, I retired earlier than planned because there was an acceptance by management and the transport authority of unacceptable (to me) and standards of conduct. We were instructed not to challenge anti-social behaviour and fare evasion and to allow travel regardless, to avoid aggression along with a contrived child protection policy. Teenagers, in particular, took full advantage of this policy and treated drivers with contempt. My insistence on not leaving a legacy of anarchy and social decay was met with a lack of will and warnings of dismissal.
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  715. You are our champion of the truth on this issue doctor.
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  716. It's not a good idea to buy 30 year old pagers on eBay. Do you think we should blame Liz Truss for some of this?
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  717. I don't think I've had Lebanese food despite living in the Mediterranean for several years in the sixties. I use to love going out to different restaurants when I was younger but living north of Brisbane in Australia and with very limited options, I've sort of got out of the habit now. Looks fantastic. Always love your channel.
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  718. This is where the problem of the Islamic or fundamental religious mind comes in. When you have people who believe that death is to be embraced in the name of Allah, or that Armageddon is inevitable, we lose our grip on the preservation of life.
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  719.  @goodlookingman4489  I live in Queensland, and you're spot on.
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  720. There seems to be a presumption that the population of Palestine are innocent bystanders in all this. Weren't they the ones celebrating when a Pan Am 747 was blown out of the skies over Scotland and when thousands of people were killed during the attacks on the Trade Centre and the Pentagon? Weren't they the ones mutilating corpses in the streets after the brutal murders of innocent Israelis last year? They detest our western culture and traditions, as well as being consumed with hatred of Jewish people. If they harbour inhumane ideals, then how can they expect humanity! They have no intention of a peaceful solution, just a 'final one'.
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  721. A disgusting ideology is still rooted in medieval practices. Christianity would probably be the same if it hadn't been for the period of 'enlightenment' in the 19th century.
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  722. The problem seems to lay with the 'tribalistic' nature of humans. The Western world tends to demonstrate that in sporting events with political and religious divides generally being rather superficial. The divides of the Arab world seem to run much deeper with death being the means of arbitration.
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  723. I'm wondering how long this is going to obsess people to the point of losing sight of the remaining problem. At this stage it's just a couple of guys having a disagreement on an important issue. Doesn't that go on in politics everywhere? Can we possibly move on? I think the effrontery may have also partly lay in the fact that Zelenskyy assumed he was going to Washington to secure continued funding without any thought to negotiating a peace. As far as I can tell it was just a case of him telling Trump what he wasn't going to agree to. I mean was he armed with any counter proposal which may have been remotely acceptable? Maybe he is out of cards after all!
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  724. It seems the counter disinformation unit is obviously used to support those with an invested interest.
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  725. Don't we have a NATO navy?
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  726. What I don't get is that if Britain is so much worse for leaving the EU and EU countries are so great, why is everyone leaving there? You'd assume it would be the other way around.
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  727. ​ @BigMikeRuinedBrokebackBarack I think he definitely missed the point. Parents don't give up the love or support; they simply have an expectation that adults make do for themselves, as they did.
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  728. Nigel, if you deposit your money in my bank account, I'll make sure all your bills are paid for just a small handling fee.
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  729. It's quite bizarre that the government of a constitutional democracy can even think it's ok to propose such legislation. Even though there's bugger all difference between 'left and right' this sort of thing always seems to come from those affiliated with the Labor party. It's a bit ironic in being the political arm of the union, because I doubt if the ACTU would go along with this one bit!
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  730. Why even interview him? There's absolutely no point in talking to someone in that frame of mind. He'll cease his hunger demonstration at some point with the hope he'll get some adulation and money.
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  731. I use to manage an operation involving over one hundred employees who worked on a combination of fixed and rotating shifts over a twenty-four hour, seven-day operational week. Each shift complied with a nine-day fortnight working week with three days off each fortnight. They had generous penalty rates for working at different times and varying conditions along with unlimited sick leave subject to a rehabilitation program. I don't think I've heard such a simplistic ill-considered analysis of the reality experienced at work or home by many workers.
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  732. In Australia, we have GST (Goods and Services Tax). There are products like fresh fruit and vegetables (I think meat too) are exempt. It's supposed to have three main purposes. First, to reduce income tax. Second, to mitigate tax evasion and thirdly to remove some of the various state stamp duties, etc. Naturally, the various stamp duties seem to still be around.
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  733. She says we need a republic but doesn't say what sort (elected president or appointed). I've never heard one of them say exactly how they think their lives would be improved or which country's republic has a better social or economic outcome than Britain.
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  734. It's a concerning aspect of Western society when, immediately after those Israelis were slaughtered and mutilated that people came out and portrayed the murderers as victims. In any civilised society, the perpetrators would have immediately forfeited any entitlement to support their cause.
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  735. I owned a carpet cleaning business for many years and did a lot of work for landlords or the estate agents managing their properties. I know exactly what you mean. On the other hand, my daughter has rented a house for over fifteen years. She keeps the place spotless. Although the rent keeps rising, apart from fixing things like failed electrical appliances, there has been no repainting, carpet replacement, or other improvements or maintenance that one would expect over that period.
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  736. Totally agree.
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  737. @Jason Sheppard Now now. Be nice to lard arse.
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  738. I don't think it should be any surprise that those in the entertainment business don't necessarily show their 'true colours' anymore than other businesses. We're all 'confined' to certain conventions in one way or another. It's not likely that your new best friend who's selling you a car, or the waiter in a restaurant is all that you see.
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  739. I live in Queensland, Australia. There is a 40kph (32 mph) limit in school zones for two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon. Any other road without signage is 50 kph. These are normally residential areas but even then there's a lot of streets which are 60kph or even 70 kph. Modern cars have better braking/steering capability then ever before so why is Wales (and Cornwall now) going back to the fifties?
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  740.  @harryconsu3746  I was being a bit sarcastic insofar as comparing Queensland with a politically totalitarian regime ( ie China).
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  741. If there weren't some people flying on commercial jets several times a year, then you'd probably find that the economics of even manufacturing jets and operating airlines wouldn't be viable. Imagine if all the manufacturers of commercial aircraft just packed it in. People tend to forget that there's a lot of cargo in the 'belly' of those jets apart from luggage.
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  742. There's just something about Keating I don't like. He just seems to present his opinion as indisputable facts. I suspect he harbours some anti-British sentiments too. Maybe his Irish descendency coming to the surface?
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  743. Any faith or pride I had in Britain has almost gone. I just don't understand their way of thinking.
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  744. I seem to recall a time when Pauline herself was the subject of ridicule, bullying, contempt (and even imprisonment) from all quarters of the political spectrum and in fact the media and various television identities. What's changed? Maybe there should be a collective apology.
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  745. I don't know why people find this so surprising. It's not unheard of for one party's success to be the result of another's failure. There just seems to be chaos everywhere you look. The streets aren't safe, an alien invasion in broad daylight, major cities no longer represent the historical citizens, protests over issues in bloody Palestine all over the place, two tier policing, the defence force rapidly going downhill and ridiculous demands based on environmental ideology. I realise these things are happening elsewhere, but I don't know if that makes anyone feel any better.
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  746. I immigrated here fifty-five years ago. I do have a boomerang. Does that count?
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  747. @andreimustata5922  That's very true, although these days it seems the claim to be Aboriginal is based on far less stringent criteria.
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  748.  @danielperatinos89  I must admit, I was tempted to do the same, but they were really in a position of having little choice and they'd already been through a lot with lockdowns. I don't really blame them.
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  749.  @nilebaker3729  I would certainly advocate they go there.
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  750. I was born in Cardigan in West Wales, but moved from there to England when I was six and when I left home in 1969 settled in Australia where I've been ever since. I've returned seven times (long trip) to visit family, many of whom have now died (mother, father, brother included). Just second and third generation from me left now, but I'd like to return one more time. If I was going to live anywhere in the UK, it would be Wales.
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  751. The definition of racist seems to have been changed a bit over the years. I recall at one stage, racism was confined to a sense of superiority of one's own race; not just having some general feeling that some races appear to be more advanced than others. Having said that, some seem to have demonstrated a complete incapacity to form stable governance, develop new technologies or embrace anything but tribalism.
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  752. Now to see how fast the dogs can cover the ground we're handing them over to our tame dog walker.
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  753. I'm retired now, but for about seven years leading into retirement, I drove buses. During the course of my last few months, I was told not to use the term "wheelchair" over the two-way radio when alerting another driver to prepare for a wheelchair transfer. I can't recall management offering an alternative description but they certainly wouldn't have approved of some of the sarcastic suggestions.
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  754. It's go to see that no matter how dangerous these flights become Albo will ensure that he will not be intimidated. What a guy!
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  755. There's no doubt in my mind that these people have utter contempt for the general population. We are just a meal ticket for them.
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  756. My wife and I took a train trip (little bit of a walk too) from Hounslow to Hendon on a visit from Australia a few years ago. Great place. Almost missed the world war 1 exhibits in the adjacent building.
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  757. I think most people are assuming that they're talking about an operational conversion on to any jets supplied to Ukraine rather than all the way from scratch. Whether that's the intent or not is anyone's guess. Still a bit dodgy throwing them straight into combat after a few months on type?
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  758. I'm wondering to what "contract" has been entered and agreed by each party; unless we're talking about conditions of entry for one of those car parks in central business districts where you're suppose to buy a ticket and stick it on your dashboard?
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  759. Shove your masks where the sun doesn't shine.
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  760. @sondradupree8709  I didn't mind her. She spoke quite eloquently and succinctly and answered questions she was asked. I don't recall much about her particular views on party policies but considering the toxic environment she worked under, I doubt if she had any real chance of success as a PM.
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  761.  @alanduncan9204  If you're visiting from the United Kingdom, apart from the hassle of the tests and of course being fully vaccinated, coming to Queensland isn't a major problem. I believe there is a requirement of a few days of flexible 'home quarantine' (at a hotel, relative or friend's house). My problems lie mainly with the fact that I'm not vaccinated.
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  762.  @zk351  So if there's the news on TV, newspapers, and news apps where's the problem? How does Facebook have any obligation to news media corporations? Facebook gets it's revenue from using it's membership as a conduit for advertisers. Why should Facebook allow news media giants to use their platform and have to pay for the privilege? The ABC's already being funded by the taxpayers anyway.
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  763.  @cameronsmyth8565  Or run away and live to fight another day is another alternative. Depends what mood you're in I guess.
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  764. I'm wondering if anyone can help me. I seem to have arrived on a different planet. I'm looking for a place called Earth.
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  765. The problem with those against independence boycotting a referendum is that the results would favour the 'yes' votes.
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  766. Not being an expert in energy supply so I can appreciate different points of view. However, Albanese's response is pathetic. Worst Prime Minister ever.
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  767. My son is homosexual, and he definitely opposes (the concept) of a gay community.
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  768. That is beyond belief! Actually though, regrettably, it's really not at all surprising given the worldwide reaction to the slaughter of over a thousand innocent people on the streets and in their homes where the support is for the murderers. What's even more disturbing is the fact that these people are the educators of young people who are about to assume responsibility for the world in which we live.
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  769. I can see the big flaw in all this; people! When you combine the understandable lack of knowledge, the lack of intelligence, the lack of courage to challenge, along with apathy, people are a poor solution to these problems. On what basis can one member of a jury 'judge' on a piece of legislation? Before legislation is passed through parliament isn't it suppose to be deemed 'constitutional? What person is going to stand up and claim that all the members of the legislative assembly, the house of lords and the king are wrong. It's a beautiful thought but we all know it's not going to happen (unless we have a revolution).
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  770. When he says "Canada" is concerned, he must mean the land mass, because I doubt if many Canadians give too much thought to the LGBT issues in Italy? I would have thought health care, education, employment and freedom of movement would have been some of the greater priorities.
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  771. She must be doing it for the good of the people because she's wearing her 'pained and concerned face'.
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  772. Great video. I'm sure it will give those with a drinking problem some direction. I have no idea why people would feel embarrassed about 'not' drinking in the company of those who are. I drink, but depending on how I feel, I'll often just have a Coke or something while others have a beer.
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  773. How do the banks legally 'monitor' people's personal comments on social media if people have security settings that only allow access to the 'approved'.
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  774. O'Brien comes across as an arrogant self absorbed prat.
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  775. I found it quite the reverse. As far as someone being well educated, well spoken. articulate with years devoted to public service and has an acute sense of personal financial management, I guess that defines a fool.
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  776. I hope we're not suggesting that QANTAS is peddling the government's line for a 'favourable' operating environment!
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  777. It will be interesting to see if there's an avoidance of certain topics. Hopefully not; because we shouldn't be creating comedies which don't offend people looking to be offended.
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  778. I emigrated to Australia as a nineteen year old in 1970. It was before they amended the Citizenship Act in 1984 (and again in 1986), where we were all 'British Subjects', and there was no real applicable difference or disadvantage for British citizens with permanent residency in Australia. Even though I wasn't a citizen, I was still eligible and obligated to vote. I was also under a national service obligation until it was determined otherwise by the 'ballot' system they had at the time. I served in the army reserve (CMF) regardless. All that changed, and I became a foreigner. I was now required to purchase a 'Residential Return Visa' to come back home to Australia if I travelled overseas. It also meant any British citizen arriving from then on was not entitled to vote without becoming an Australian citizen, even if they had permanent residency. I became a citizen a couple of years ago and can only assume that somewhere in the Home Office records, my British citizenship still remains. After all this time, and with an Australian wife, five children, twelve grandkids, and one great granddaughter, I'm not sure I really need to bother denouncing my 'Britishness', do I?
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  779. It's one of the problems with multiculturalism. It's all very well to have people from other countries residing in another; that's fine. I'm one myself. When you have 'communities' of alien nationalities harbouring distinctly different cultural or fundamental religious doctrines, then people will turn on them when a person from one of those communities does something like this.
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  780. "You look fabulous." Really? Got to be kidding, Nana. I don't like to be nasty, but that person looks like a freak. These people say they identify as a woman, which may be true in the sense that the male gender is an ill-fitting garment for them, but then they turn it into some sort of weird sexual fettish. That doesn't look like a woman to me.
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  781. I can't say I find anything she said as particularly inspiring. These parliamentary debates are just 'theatre'. Her immediate challenge will undoubtedly sit within her own party.
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  782. I think it's losing them!
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  783. 'Performance' was exactly how I saw it. She looked as though she was actually enjoying it.
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  784. @One Culture Love Culture I think a lot of people saw that as a 'performance' which she seemed to enjoy. I doubt if many (or any) condone abuse.
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  785. When people talk about vilifying left or right wing, I don't think they know what the hell they want. Most countries see the benefit of a social structure that provides for those in need along with community based services whilst still depending on the revenue and employment from a capalist economy. "Left or Right" just seems to have descended into opinions about things that don't really matter that much. Unfortunately minority groups seem to have put these issues into the forefront of the minds of politicians who constantly fail to get their fingers out their arses and their minds out of neutral.
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  786. I think there's probably a silent majority of black people who aren't recruited into this way of thinking and would disassociate themselves from the 'gangland' circles with whom Johnson chooses to keep company.
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  787. I couldn't ah listen to ah that moron ah any longer, so ah I didn't get to ah the end.
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  788. So if I understand correctly, the conclusion is black cops good; white cops bad. Got it.
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  789. It's comforting to hear you say this. Although many of us would have aspired to fly fast jets at one stage or another, it dispels the 'Iceman' image which is probably the motivation for some to become pilots. I still think you're all pretty cool anyway. Apart from having some flying training to the point of being cleared to go solo before abandoning it (owing to a lack of funds with skydiving taking over) I've never been a pilot. In other areas, it took me many years to realise that I was doing myself a disservice by trying to maintain an image and not reveal doubts or fears to others or admit them to myself. I once met a young Royal Australian Air Force F-111 pilot in the crew room of 6 Squadron who was eating a bit of dried-up toast with 'vegemite' looking quite miserable. He said he was avoiding his boss because he'd taken a 'sickie' (day off) when he wasn't actually sick. He surprised me when he said he was fed up flying F-111's and had applied for a posting as an initial flying training instructor. I thought how on Earth can you be "fed up" flying something like an F-111! A case of waking a mile in another man's shoes to find out.
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  790. The last couple of years have demonstrated that the British government hold British citizens in contempt. They're not 'Robinson Crusoe' in that regard. Most other so called democratic governments seem to have the same attitude.
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  791. I get the impression that many people have lost faith in vaccines and prefer to assess the risk of infection and manage their own means of mitigating contraction. The pharmaceutical industry, regulatory authorities, and medical practitioners have, to a great degree, revealed themselves as not to be trusted. Now, I only seek medical attention from injury, not treatable by first aid.
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  792. ​@robertjohn6354 These guys that throw the word "racist" around actually think people care what they think.
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  793. So you say the plan has no technical legitimacy or commercial merit and that it's not costed and the empirical evidence from other countries suggests that renewable energy sources have huge problems. You say that developing countries would not participate in such things anyway and that eminently qualified scientists dispute the real effects of carbon dioxide or methane on the environment. But what's your point?
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  794. I think you'll find that some of that $4.5 billion covers various strategies over four years. I don't think it's all allocated for one year is it? Either way, it's an obscenity.
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  795. I think there's something seriously wrong with Mr. Rudd.
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  796. Although Nigel Farage was a leading advocate of Brexit, I'm wondering if some people realise that he didn't implement it himself. I'd say the sweeping victory of the Tory party at the last election was a resounding endorsement by a significant majority of the British people. Apparently, all of whom were conned, misinformed, or stupid. I wonder how the other non-member European countries manage to function without the European Union? I don't think there's anything incongruous in believing in a primarily homogeneous society along with a degree of multi-enthicity (not multiculturalism) and having your daughter speak a second language.
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  797. The concept of requiring a permit based on race to go anywhere in Australia is absolutely crazy.
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  798. I'm not sure I follow the "Investing in these countries to stop them leaving" concept. It's quite reasonable to assume that improving the standard of living in developing countries is a positive thing but why should that be a burden that the British people should bear to stop what esssentially is an invasion of predominantly young men with questionable intent? Why is Britain constantly being asked to address the shortcomings of other nations and just assume that being 'nicer' is the solution? Let's not forget that these people aren't leaving 'their' countries; their leaving France! Does make you wonder why the illegals are leaving a EU country when Britain is falling to pieces because of Brexit. You'd think it would be the other way around.
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  799. @nobbynobbs8182  Yes, it was just a 'coalition of the willing' consisting of NATO member states. Much different.
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  800. I haven't watched 'Neighbours' for some time but do remember Holly in it. Ironically, I actually started watching it as a sort of boycott of the 'politically left' (Australian) mainstream news which as I recall was on about the same time slot.
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  801.  @qetoun  Absolutely.
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  802. I wonder if Jesus had any belongings. Like a table and a few chairs or a bed or even a few of his earthly Dad's tools from his carpentry days. I heard that Mary asked Joseph what they should call their son just as Joseph hit his thumb with a hammer.
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  803. It's inevitable that, particularly with the Arab-Israeli situation, there's going to be some difficulty in fully understanding the situation and separating facts from propaganda and lies. However, I've yet to hear one single person of Arab persuasion to condemn the actions of Hamas without justifying it with some historical reference to Israeli occupation or claims of genocide.
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  804.  @paulsnow1289  There's definitely no appreciation or gratitude, just resentment, entitlement and hostility.
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  805.  @globalismoblackman  There hasn't been an empire to collapse for many years. I tend to agree that Britain is in a bit of a 'sorry state' which has been going on long before Brexit. Interestingly, the homeless (which you get in any major city) aren't the illegal immigrants who seem to find Britain more desirable than the numerous European countries which they've gone through to get to the English Channel. I actually live in Australia, but I have many relatives and friends in the United Kingdom and not one of them is living on food vouchers. All those of working age are gainfully employed and have a high level of literacy (that's spelling and punctuation). Anyway, I wouldn't try and fool you, you're obviously far too clever for that mate.
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  806. It's funny, though, how, when those supporting terrorist ideology, environmental zealots, victimhood sentiments (BLM etc) and of course a religious ceremony in the middle of London in rush hour, are met with police capitulation, complicity and sympathy, but when irate British people protest, the riot gear is already there to greet them. There seems to be more vilification directed at these protesters than the source of the problems.
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  807. Maybe we owe a debt of gratitude to Lidia Thorpe because she is probably indicative of how Aboriginal people (particularly activists) actually think. Let them say their piece as long as everyone else can have theirs.
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  808. Everything's going to be fixed now. Super Albo has arrived! The big question for me is when did the word "Country" become a pronoun?
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  809. I arrived in Australia from England fifty three years ago. They were talking about reconciliation then, and they're still crapping on about it now. A meaningless throw away expression. They should try "assimilation" instead of focussing on 'infinite regress' where it doesn't matter what measures or gestures are made, it's never enough.
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  810. Fore and aft gear with 'Capewells'. The stuff of legends!
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  811. It's quite staggering but then look at the numbers of people that went into panic mode over the last couple of years.
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  812. In Australia we have a Labor (That's how they spell it here) Prime Minister who, in an interview some years ago, when asked what his political goal was replied "Fighting Tories". Nothing about the welfare of the population or the betterment of mankind; just fighting against a (very slightly) different political ideology. He, and many of his kind, have never actually worked outside of the political arena.
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  813.  @montanaboy3777  I live in Queensland, Australia and we've got a conservative federal government and (in Queensland) a socialist state government. In a couple of months we're having a federal election and about two and half years for a state election. I will be putting every sitting member (state or federal'; left or right) last on the ballot paper. They have all conducted themselves on the most vile self serving despicable way. I'd rather see a drover's dog in parliament.
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  814. When I was a kid in England in the fifties and sixties, our milk use to be delivered to our doorstep in glass bottles (by the milkman). The seventies and eighties saw the introduction of the cartons and plastic bottles. You may want to think about the extra number of heavy vehicles (and environmental impact) that would be required to transport the same volume of milk contained in glass as opposed to plastic. Additional vehicles, more cost with a 'fractured' environmental benefit.
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  815. It's almost as though their treating black people like the dog that can ride a surfboard. They don't do it particularly well, but it's amazing that they can do it at all.
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  816. He worse than being the worst. Between him Bowen and Wong, they're the most dangerous. The Liberals won't be much better. Time for the ascendancy of our traditional Australian values and a government to represent them.
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  817. I was born in Wales, and I've just read 'Unruly - A history of England's Kings and Queens' by author, actor, comedian, David Mitchell. Those Anglo Saxons, Danes, and French have got a lot to answer for in oppressing my people. It's probably why I could only afford a new Camry instead of the Mercedes to which I'm entitled.
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  818. What a shame. There was a time I had hopes for me and Sharon.
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  819. Since all this was announced, I've been as incensed as most others. Having said that it seems that vehicles that were manufactured after 2005 would be ULEZ compliant and not subject to these costs. I live in Queensland; Australia and we still see some really old 'bangers' around he place including those with four wheels. On several visits to the UK over the last twenty years it seems that nearly all vehicles are much newer than fifteen years old.
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  820. They keep making these statements as though they think that we believe them.
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  821.  @graydenhibbs  I haven't got a front fence but there's one on my letter box.
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  822. You were doing fine until you politicised the issue by inferring the Torries alone are the epicentre of corruption and labelling Russell Brand as "far right"!
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  823. If they replace cows with crickets, won't the crickets just escape through the fence?
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  824. The government is going to tackle disorder, and deal with people wearing face coverings? I'm struggling not to be rude here. Has no one been paying attention to what's been going on for months or even years? Are these new rules just for "right wing" people.
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  825. Not a fan of the 'stop oil' lot but there was a certain obvious demographic amongst the 'opponents'. That sort of thing can draw others with another 'axe to grind' into play.
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  826. I've just purchased a new Toyota Camry. I was told the hybrid is by far the most popular of the 'breed' now. What they don't tell you is that you only have to get up to road speed and the petrol engine kicks in. I've elected petrol only. Pick it up on Tuesday.
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  827.  jasonvoorhees5640  I can't think of any other description for 91.6% of the population of Hong Kong, can you?
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  828.  @ltravail  I can understand how the term is derogatory when it's directed at people. What I find strange, is when people are just discussing the word, they skirt around it by saying "the 'n' word". I heard a news presenter the other day use the term 'Paddy Wagon' which of course describes those police vehicles that collect drunks and other offenders to cart them off to gaol. Interestingly, the reason they call them that is because Irishmen were considered the usual customers. 'Paddy' being a colloquial term for an Irishman. Quite a derogatory slur when you think about it.
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  829.  @fredericksaxton3991  I think the problem with removing all the superfluous stuff, is it then presents itself a bit like a documentary.
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  830.  @mirvids5036  If you don't consider Irishmen being labelled as drunks, then I guess not.
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  831.  @65tosspowertrapl36  I seen several films where it's used by black people in reference to other black people.
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  832. Was it my imagination or was Chris Bowen's nose getting longer. I'm sure I saw smoke coming from his pants too.
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  833. Many years ago, I envisaged that without any thought to rare metals, mining etc and issues with heavy and agricultural equipment, electric vehicles would eventually be the logical replacement for petrol. Over the last couple of years, I have this increasing sense that the logical progress has been hijacked by those who have immersed themselves in a religion of pseudo environmentalism. Last year I bought a new petrol Camry.
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  834. What I don't understand is how a bank has "views". The bank isn't a person. It has 'conditions of trading', but 'the bank' doesn't have views on what people say so it comes down to individuals within the bank making these decisions to close people's accounts. They need to be named and called out.
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  835. I'd really like to know how Brexit has had an effect on business. Is this assumption dismissed the impact of the pandemic, the ongoing disruptions to businesses caused by Hamas supporters protest marches? Has net zero strategies had any detrimental effect on employment opportunities? Have EU countries who were doing business with the UK now ceased? I'd really be interested in the terms of reference where the statistics (if any) indicate that Brexit is the cause and not just a correlation.
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  836. @AndreTheBataShoeSalesman  Good point.
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  837. Excellent decision. A bit undignified but better than the potential alternative. My father (35 years RAF) died of prostate cancer. That was when I was in my mid-fifties, so it was appropriate to get a prostate check anyway, which I have had done every year since. For the first few years it was always a combination of the finger up the bum and a PSA blood test. In more recent years they have found the 'digital' test unnecessary unless there's urinary problems or the over presence of antigens. So far, so good. Same goes for bowel cancer checks (brother 20 years RAF died from that). Get that five-year colonoscopy. They give you a ham sandwich afterwards!
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  838. Great video. I carted an L1A1 around in the Australian army for two years in the early seventies. The L2A1 was always featured in our infantry training manual, but I never actually saw one. The American made M60 GPMG was the section fire machine gun at the time and apart from the occasional over heating problem was a great weapon to deal with the bad guys.
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  839. It's not about an absence of information, because that suggests that if they give us some 'palatable' information we could all trust them and agree it's a good thing. The last few years would have demonstrated that we can't trust any current western government. It will be the colloquial 'Trojan Horse' which is just something that's packaged to meet the end goal of handing over more influence to white hating, racist Aboriginal activists.
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  840. None of these EU 'rules' should overshadow the sovereignty of the people of the country. Just ignore the ECHR and pack them off to Rwanda. I'd put a big halt on the legal immigration as well!
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  841. I still don't see any commentary about the thousands of unaccompanied (i.e., no wives, sisters, mothers, children, elderly etc.) young men who are being assisted to leave European Union countries to come to Britain. Is there a war, famine, poverty, or religious persecution in France, of which we're not aware? Could it be there's more employment opportunities in Britain? That can't be correct because I hear 'Brexit' ruined any future career prospects. Unless, of course, for the last several years, they've been counting on a Labour government to turn things around. Is it because there's still people living in a bubble, happy to welcome everybody and anybody because there's plenty of free housing and inexhaustible taxpayer money to hand out? I think if you look really, really hard through a non biased lens, Farage and Murray have not been issuing a "warning"; it's been happening for some time. They used to say, "There's something fishy in Denmark," but I think the odour has turned up on the beaches of Kent.
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  842. Isn't that cow elected to focus on Australians not brinh her racial bias into our Senate. Maybe best if she passes off back to whatever shithole she came from.
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  843.  @stalagnight  I think it's appropriate for the monarch to comment on the social decay perpetrated by the barbaric death culture which exists in the streets of his country.
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  844. Instead of days of gruelling physical torment on the Brecon Beacons to determine the aptitude to overcome adversity for SAS selection, they could just see who can pronounce the new name. Welshmen still have to take the old test.
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  845. I'll admit that I'm fairly conservative, although I always thought people like Albanese and Chris Pine were OK, but I nearly puked at his performance. What also makes me feel ill is these 'representatives' paid primarily by us white taxpayers to (effectively) tell us how bad we are.
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  846. I live in Australia now but originated from the UK. I wouldn't consider myself a food connoisseur, but I like a wide variety of foods and have reasonably discerning taste. However, in a five day stay in Paris and being presented with luke-warm, unappetising and bland food, I spent the last couple days eating in an English style pub a few hundred yards from the Arc de Triomphe. Fortunately, living in Queensland, I don't have to go to the Canary Islands for sun and beaches.
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  847.  @thinkingallowed7042  He's more like the traditional custodian of the refrigerator and pantry.
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  848. The Queensland state government officials should be in hospital; they’re the ones who are sick!
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  849. It's not a protest, it's just Muslim hate and disruption. It's obvious abuse of the freedoms we have. By their own admission they wish to deny people the freedom to live peacefully and conduct their business in a manner to which they're entitled. Absolute scum in my opinion.
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  850. When I was a kid, our family of five drove from Newquay in Cornwall to Norwich (and back) in an A30. I use to get terribly car sick in those days. I can remember my vomiting into several paper bags and my sister yelling out "stop him, stop him", because I was making her sick too!
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  851. I've lived in Australia for fifty four years now but was born and lived in West Wales for the first few years and the remainder up until 1970 in Cornwall and Norfolk. My old home town in Wales hasn't changed much but many other places are unrecognisable. Probably the most changed has been Sydney, which had so much Australian character has been overwhelmed with foreign influences and bears no resemblance to what it once was. Change is inevitable, but I wonder if the younger people have the same warmth and feeling for their surroundings like we did.
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  852. I for one didn't think he was "better than that". I don't know Ray Martin personally. I've never met him and I'm probably as guilty as anyone in forming opinions through perceptions of people rather than reality. From the time Ray Martin had his midday show on television, I've always considered him a plonker despite many people seeming to like him. The years have not changed my mind and now he's on stage insulting the intelligence of potentially at least half the adult population of Australia. These are the people he professes to affectionately call "Dinky Di" and " Larrikins" in that smug, virtue signally way that makes one want to lose one's lunch.
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  853. You've also got about $37 million dollars assigned to the 'Clontarf Foundation' designed to engage first nations young men (not women) in school through sport!
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  854. It's quite often the case that 'activists' voice an opinion on behalf of others that don't share the same view.
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  855. You'd think the gods would just smite the blasphemers themselves instead of relying on everyone else.
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  856. I've got a boomerang at home; does that count?
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  857. Someone who plays a Popul.
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  858. The removal of freedom to roam should be resisted at all costs. They're using "necessity" as a reason. "Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants. It is the creed of slaves".
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  859. They'll all have their little meeting and agree that in principle the ideas and targets are good but not actually capable of doing anything. Maybe they should all eat crickets.
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  860. I remember being inspired and even a little moved by the story of well-known transexual, former army officer and television commentator, Catherine McGregor. I felt quite a strong sense of emotional support for her. The actions of many others and their anarchist supporters are doing irreparable damage to the gains she made in public opinion.
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  861. Can we just wind the clock back to say 1965?
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  862. May as well recriut them from prisons.
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  863. Much as it's desireable to see other people's point of view, sometimes, it reveals a nature that is unacceptable on too many levels. The abandonment of civilised discourse is often the proclivity of those who do not wish us well.
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  864.  @lsbfilmproductions  Absolutely right. I'm seventy one and retired myself but I see this selfishness amongst some older people including members of my own extended family. They're talking about looking after their health and wellbeing but eat crap and don't do a scrap of exercise. I live in Queensland, Australia and fortunately have a local pool nearby where I swim a kilometre almost every day and walk about three kilometers once a week to keep fit and healthy. I haven't had a day off sick since the late seventies. Because I'm not fully vaccinated, I'm now not allowed in pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, theatres, sporting events, theme parks, libraries or museums.
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  865. I would respond to the Imams Council, "Pack your bags and f** off to somewhere where you're wanted and take the rest of your Muslim mates with you."You're not wanted here."
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  866. Spot on. I don't think there's been a 'left wing' in the traditional sense for some time. Look how both sides of politics either supported or sat back and watched the demise of businesses and jobs over the last few years. They're all too busy jetting off to meet up with their rich mates or telling other countries how to conduct themselves.
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  867. Nothing will change until those who denounce English / British identity, piss on our history and demand reparations or march down the streets waving foreign flags are made to feel uncomfortable.
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  868.  @robot336  How is China attacking us exactly?
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  869.  @ricardoflores3232  You mean my post is rubbish or what the ex-Prime Minister (K. Rudd) said is rubbish?
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  870. What a fantastic experience. Is the wearing of masks still being mandated or is that just a social convention for groups or public transport?
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  871. I'm not sure that the MP's decision to vote one way or another is necessarily an accurate indication of their opinion of Boris' suitability as PM. I think there's always that element of coercion, bullying and fear of reprisal if they get it wrong. Individual survivability is the name of the game.
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  872. I think there's a difference between average people protesting and creating civil disobedience which challenges a specific government action and those who choose to champion an ongoing issue. The truckers in Canda and other places demonstrated their objection to the vaccine mandates and lockdowns which brought cities to a halt, but these were average hard working people who had just had enough of the tyranny imposed upon them.
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  873. @julianshepherd2038  Not sure of the relevance of the last bit (re "Jog on") unless, it was a derisive remark directed at me, but there seems to be a lot of support lately for a theocracy. Either way, I think either of the quotes could have some legitimacy.
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  874. I live in Australia and I'm not familiar with Tonia Buxton other than a quick check on wiki. It's just disgusting how elderly people in particular who have lived good productive lives are subjected to this abandonment of humanity. I don't believe in God or judgement day, but if I did, and there was, I'd be more than happy to take my 'just desserts' if only to see these ratbags take what's coming to them. If we can arrange something sooner (for them; not me) all the better.
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  875.  @jackturpin7828  I had a feeling it had no traditional aboriginal reference. I wondered why I hadn't heard the term for the first fifty years I was here. I noticed Ernie seems to have hijacked the word 'mob' as an Aboriginal term too.
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  876. Why does the UK need workers from Europe to harvest crops? I live in Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 and every year there's a flood of workers from places like China, Korea, India, and God knows where else. If that's no good, surely those arriving across the channel would be looking for employment wouldn't they?
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  877. It should be abundantly clear that there will never be a co-existence between Israel and the Palestinians of Gaza. So, either the Israeli's pack up and go somewhere else or the Palestinians do. Why people even talk about a "two state solution" is beyond belief. Even putting aside, the history since the creation of the state of Israel, the hate generated in recent years will endure for generations. Unfortunately, despite worldwide support for Palestinians, that sentiment doesn't appear to be extended by their Arab neighbours.
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  878. I hate those people who hate swans.
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  879. We'll just have to get a reincarnated Marcel Marceau to provide any entertainment in the future; or we could just get more people like Ricky Gervais who just tells everyone to sod off and says what he likes.
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  880. Turkey's got a big army. It may have visions of former glory and influence in the region. We may need a British Army officer to dress up like an Arab, get on a camel, and lead a challenge against such thoughts.
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  881. It's something I've never fully understood. I raised five children and for some years we were virtually living in poverty. I was working two jobs and getting nowhere. At one stage our cooker and fridge failed so I was using an electric fry pan to make meals and using bags of ice to keep things cold (live in Australia). My car broke down and had to sell it as scrap. Couldn't pay bills, hounded by banks and other creditors. Every evening I use to run about seven or eight miles, push through the pain and prepare for another day of stress with no obvious sign of a light at the 'end of the tunnel'. My one thought was that it wasn't about me. It was about five kids that needed a father and not leaving a mother to deal with everything by herself. The only one at fault was me, so it was up to me to fix it.
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  882. My interest in politics although being reasonably informed, has been one of casual observation. At a glance, Ardern, Trudeau and Macron appear to represent a more modern and liberal personae that possibly reflects the views of younger working people. Trudeau and Macron in particular, seem to have a deep distaste of anything British, with Ardern demonstrating her (quote from someone else) "bizarre level of facial posturing" as they all treat the population with utter contempt.
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  883. I think he's been drinking.
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  884. You only have to look at the character of the people that want to lock us down, divide and generally try and control the population. I'd like to see one name of a political figure who stands out as a 'champion' whose made personal sacrifices, faced adversity, and promoted the freedom and well being of the people who pay them.
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  885.  @alanmcintosh8087  I saw 'A Prize of Arms' when I was a kid. Important to take note of the relevance of the start of the film. A few familiar old faces including Stephen Lewis (Blakey from 'On The Buses''), Michael Robbins (Arthur also 'the buses). Even a brief appearance of Rodney Bewes (Likely Lads). Stanley Baker (Zulu) in the lead role with Patrick McGee as the RSM who played "Damn you Chard" surgeon Reynolds also in Zulu.
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  886. I'm struggling to see the pint of these committees if the person being cross examined has no obligation to answer any questions.
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  887. There are obviously many points to be raised and comments to be made about this. The bit I have difficulty getting around is how all of a sudden after twenty years (in this case) not one, but a group of women have come forward at exactly the same time. It's almost like there's been a committee meeting and someone's passed a motion. I may have to get someone to groom my chest hairs because my wife always complains about me finishing off the bits of broken potato chips from the hairs on my chest.
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  888. Coercion is one word; subjugation is another. I live in Australia and the Australian Government Department of Health issue the 'Australian Immunisation Handbook'. In that handbook it states: "Vaccines must be given voluntarily in the absence of undue pressure, coercion or manipulation". This is their own code of medical ethics and they've use all of the above, and more!
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  889. My thoughts (and previous comments) have generated numerous opposing thoughts to that of your own, which I believe if you, with some introspection, would question your own political partisan bias. Having said that, I always listen to your views with the belief that they are not without merit and substance. Moreover, those cartoon drawings are brilliant!
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  890. I think both are equally important. It's essential that commuter travel is affordable particularly to those on low incomes. Having to pay a large proportion of your income simply to get to work is a disincentive to even bother working. The other thing is, you're not likely to keep a job if you continually arrive late due to an inefficient train service.
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  891. Maybe we should have a constitutional change that eliminates any obligation for current citizens to pay reparations or compensation for the actions of their forefathers. Any government assistance should be based on social protocols outside of race.
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  892.  @jackmaitland8496  The request for her to withdraw seemed to be an afterthought. His withdrawal was demanded as soon as the word was after his mouth.
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  893. I've got a 'thing' about people laughing. Not when there's something funny, but when people do it for no apparent reason; or the laughter is way out of proportion to what's said. My wife gets annoyed when I make comment. This was true when I first saw Kamala Harris. It was the first thing I noticed and assumed I was the only one (again) who was annoyed by it. I see I'm not alone. Did anyone notice she was flapping her elbows when she was talking? I hate that too now!
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  894. Why do they keep referring to those who want to retain a mostly homogenous society and protect their country against Islamism as "far right". That would make some communist countries "far right". I thought that the left and right aspect of politics referred to an economic doctrine.
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  895. It should be remembered that although we don't particularly agree with China's claims of legitimate sovereignty over Taiwan, they are not actually an adversary and it's unlikely that RAAF (or RAF) pilots will meet in air to air combat. As far as the RAF is concerns there has been plausible concerns about the recruitment policy which discriminates (in the name of diversity) against white males when applying for flying careers and promotion in the air force. No doubt this will erode a sense of loyalty that pilots have towards their employer. Dangle half a million dollars in front of an underpaid, undervalued university qualified elite combat pilot and see what happens!
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  896. I've lived in Australia for fifty two years after emigrating from England (born in Wales) and I can definitely attest to the fact that the English (and Welsh) pubs are the best. They use to have some great old pubs here, which were a bit rough and ready but still had great atmosphere. I'd like to think I personally made a great contribution to the atmosphere too. No longer the case. Televisions all over the place, bistros, kino, and even kids playground apparatus as an annex in some places.
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  897. I live in Australia and the only comment I've heard on mainstream news (not that I watch it much) was that "Half the people in Gaza are starving". No real criticism of Hamas or anti-Jewish chanting. It's all well and good that the IDF have got prisoners but it's quite likely they'll be set free in some future negotiation.
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  898. They're all guilty of "word salad" on this issue. Last October clearly demonstrated that there can be no "deals". It's not conceivable that Israel can live with the constant threat of a repeat performance. Imagine a Jew being released from a concentration camp and being told that they can go back and live with their old neighbours in Berlin because everything's all good now that the fighting has ceased.
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  899.  @iainhogg5245  I think many had a head start.
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  900. I hadn't heard of Sam Smith until a few days ago. His limited grasp on the English language may account for his not embracing the word 'Angler" to describe those who like to catch fish. He looked to me as though he was struggling to remember or pronounce "Fisherthem".
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  901. I was never a fan of Bob Hawke. He was however an advocate of removing the federal state government system. I believe somewhere in the Constitution of Australia it dictates that each state government can not treat the residents of another state any differently than it's own. When a state government prohibits people from another state, entry over state border lines, or quarantine, that seems to be what they're doing.
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  902. The whole concept is revolved around 'Nativism' which is the political policy of promoting or protecting the interests of native/indigenous or established inhabitants over those of immigrants (or their descendants). It was the philosophy of the Nationalist German Workers Party in the 1930's. For those who don't know who they were, you may want to 'Google' it.
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  903. What is he talking about when he says it makes a difference if you put a couple of extra degrees into a body? The body temperature doesn't change with the weather unless you've got some sort of temperature regulation problem (like being in a desert without water). I also find incredible that he expects us to believe anything from people who say that we must accept "the science". It's not "science", it's "modelling".
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  904. They don't even make any attempt to disguise themselves. They're so blatant.
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  905. I have no distaste or animosity towards people from other countries. However, I'm quite willing to ignore the label of "racist" or one of the "phobias" when I air my views on any unacceptable customs or behaviour. My response to these claims of racism is, "So what?"
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  906. I've only had that happen once and it was at night when the bank was closed. I rang my bank (I think it was my bank's ATM) and provided them with necessary details. I had to wait about a week for them to confirm the ATM hadn't dispensed the cash and deposit the money back into my account.
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  907. If anything is pushing us towards a global conflict, it's NATO's (namely British and French) being directly involved in the programming and navigation of precision guided missiles (like 'Storm Shadow') into Russian territory. These are not weapons you just hand over and let places like Ukraine try and work it all out for themselves. They simply don't posses the technological know-how. If people perceive this as just supporting Ukraine, I can guarantee Putin does not! He considers this as direct involvement by NATO forces and will undoubtedly respond accordingly. I imagine Zelenskyy knows that once hostilities cease, he will probably go too, and the Ukranian people will be left to pay the bill to Goldman Sachs, Black Rock and whoever else eager to pick the bones.
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  908. I live in Australia it's probably the other way around where we have relied too much on single markets for our primary industries as well as goods particularly from China and other Asian countries. It's a sign to 'ween' ourselves away from dependency on these economic sources that can just turn off the tap.
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  909. I think it's what is called a 'no brainer'. You only have to listen to the diatribe which emanates from the mouths of Muslims and Islamists. A hateful, despicable lot, who's brains have been cooked by religious zealots.
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  910. My wife and I had the two AstraZeneca vaccines, which was mandatory to receive our 'passports' to allow us access to social and recreational venues. After the first one, we were told that the second one needed to be an AstraZeneca vaccine, too, despite the fact that most places had ceased the use of the brand. Since then, Tinitus, which previously only manifested itself on isolated occasions and in very quiet circumstances, has greatly increased and is omnipresent. I can't even imagine what this poor young woman is going through.
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  911. It's like anything that's really repulsive where you can't stand looking at it but something forces you to do it.
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  912.  @majorlaff8682  Good luck with the 4,000 Zulus😉
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  913.  @beatlesrgear  Yes, I refer to them as the 'Confederate Air Force' mainly because I can't be bothered trying to remember the 'new' name.
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  914. It's appropriate that on this day (yesterday for us in Australia) we say 'Lest we forget'. I haven't forgotten.
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  915. I live in Queensland, Australia. I'm seventy four and apart from typical aches and pains now and again, I'm in excellent health. In 2021, I underwent a routine colonoscopy as a preventative measure against bowel cancer. I was asked by a doctor if I wanted to be resuscitated if "things went badly" (prarphrasing). "Yes, please, if it's not too much freaking trouble"!
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  916. It's amazing how so much vitriol can be directed at someone so insignificant! I think some therapy is in order there.
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  917. At least Zelenskyy didn't have a nose picking kid on his shoulders. I think he's overdone the 'combat drab olive' bit, but to bring that up in front of the cameras was inappropriate. I doubt if many people found it all that disrespectful, and who decided we had to wear suits anyway? I did like Zelenskyy's response.
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  918. "I think, ......I think, it's going to cost, it's going to cost about,....... about, somewhere around I think about, fourteen pounds, ten shillings and sixpence" That's unless we do have Brexit and then it's not.
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  919. So that's what a group of sound minded, decent people who have been made to feel like crap for two years but refuse to surrender to tyranny sound like.
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  920. "Double double toil and trouble; I'm an idiot who lives in a bubble".
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  921. Maybe if King Charles mentioned that he had chocolate chip ice cream.
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  922. "Diplomatic sensibilities" Yes, we have to be very careful about using names which resonate with our military history. We certainly don't want to upset the French navy who assist with Britain's shortage of illegal immigrants. Perish thought that the 90% of the French male population who probably have never heard of the engagement at Agincourt 600 years ago will hold their manhood's cheap while any speaks who fought with us upon St. Crispin's Day. I've always been a fairly solid monarchist, but I think his majesty is ensuring his successor will not be his heir.
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  923. A delightful young lady. It just goes to show; it's not about skin colour.
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  924. I live in Australia 🇦🇺, so I'm not in a great position to comment, but I get the impression that the whole legislative devolution in the UK is a bit of a disaster.
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  925. Considering that although Crimea was part of Ukraine but was an "Autonomous Republic", isn't it possible that Nigel Farage was referring to the main body of Ukraine or is that rather inconvenient?
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  926. I guess he'll eventually twig on to the fact that we think that he and all the others are full of shit! I wonder what Scott Morrison thinks of all this? He's a big fan of Pastor Houston.
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  927. Unity and cohesion? Where do get such dangerous ideas minister??
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  928. Who said horses were dumb? They've obviously got more sense than some people.
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  929. I may have been influenced by the troubles of the sixties and seventies, but whenever I hear an Irish accent in protest about the British government, I can't help feeling it's not about their stated concerns.
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  930. Clinton and Maddow. Two of the most ghastly women. Asd Jacinda Arden, Whoopi Goldberg, and Lisa Wilkinson, and you'd have a real collection of rough trade. What the hell, throw Diane Abbott in the mix, just for laughs.
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  931. Would I be correct in assuming that the Labour Party is the political arm of the trade union movement in the United Kingdom? This is the party which represents the working man, woman or those of equal distinction? So, I guess they'll be rejecting the £4.5 Billion donated from a very wealthy South African window repairer? Come on, no one expects political parties to send back money.
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  932. I grew up in Cornwall. Tourism is basically all they've got now. A load of illegal immigrants around the place isn't going to help that I wouldn't think.
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  933. I stopped watching that virtue signalling, woke, Jacinda Ardern worshipping load of crap a few years ago. To be fair, I ditched all the panel, current affairs, Q&A, breakfast type programs as well so, it's not likely I'll be seeing Lisa anytime soon. I heard that her book was of high value with the pages being soft, strong and thoroughly absorbent.
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  934. I've always given credit to those, who by their hard work, entrepreneurial talents or business acumen, have contributed to society in one way or another whilst gaining a fortune at the same time. I don't resent them being extremely wealthy as a result because in many cases they've had no more opportunity given to them than most other people of similar upbringing. It's a different thing though, when they're making big money from things like public health and presenting themselves as some authority on the subject.
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  935. Eventually a breath of fresh air from what should be considered one of the world's great countries. It's name has been sullied by Trudeau for too long.
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  936. I don't normally get too emotional about flags, but this is just another attempt to erase the English (and British) identity. It's 'virtual genocide'.
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  937. It just illustrates that in his mind, it's all about him. Imagine what thought he gives to the constituents when he doesn't even bother to remember the name of their prospective representative. It's probably not as bad as the UK Prime Minister calling Israeli hostages "sausages," but still....
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  938. It doesn't make any sense that someone leaves their country of origin because they find it unacceptable, come to England because they can live as they want, but then attempt to change England into the place they fled. It's like buying a new car then just replacing all the parts with those from the old car.
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  939. It's amazing how much focus by security officials there is on one man who points out indisputable facts (or facts that are open for people to dispute if they wish). Yet, when people just turn up uninvited, undocumented, and through illegal channels, they get driven to a hotel, fed, given money, and generally looked after, free of charge.
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  940. Living in Australia, I became aware of three names which aren't particularly a household name here. Tommy Robinson. Nigel Farage and Katie Hopkins. I was first made aware of Tommy and Nigel by reading derogatory comments made by Facebook friends. After listening to both of them, I found that I aligned with most (if not all) of the opinions they both expressed. I sort of 'stumbled' upon Katie and although a lot of what she says is rather hyperbolic and presented in a humorous way, it still has a ring of legitimacy.
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  941. Boris wants to have the ability to override the decisions of the courts which I would assume includes the supreme court which by coincidence is one of the final constitutional challenges to any piece of legislation. Next we seem him wandering around in police uniform. Is anyone else connecting the dots?
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  942.  @bilboblaggins7659  Yes; absolutely. As far as the UK is concerned it's probably near zero. Apart from maybe a few crew members that may 'jump ship' from some despot country from which their trying to escape everyone else could find safe haven in mainland Europe.
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  943. Unfortunately, Douglas is just one, albeit formidable, man amongst a few who are personally active in standing up and being heard, but it's not enough. Those who have the power to do something, do not have the courage or the will. There is even an inexplicable support from those who you would expect to understand the emerging disaster which is about to unfold.
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  944. If I was to back in time and someone gave me a choice between accumulating a few million on bitcoin or having the experiences of an RAF fighter pilot, I'd be leaning heavily towards the latter. My son is forty-five years old and over the last six months or so, has lost thirty kilograms. Naturally, he was quite proud of his achievement and probably enjoyed the amazement on people's faces who hadn't seen him for some time. However, an overweight female work colleague "confided" in him that everyone was thinking that he'd had a gastrectomy operation as opposed to giving him credit for his personal effort. I could tell it sort of deflated him a bit. I suggested that he may want to ask the fat lady (a bit mean I know, but still) how "everyone" accounted for his continued attendance at work over that period following a surgical procedure. In fact, it was a compliment if people thought he'd achieved the impossible.
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  945. So, why are we listening to John Major again?
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  946. "How many of your friends are from diverse backgrounds"? That question suggests that if you don't have any, then you're racist. She deliberately ignores the probability of how you make friends. Often, it's related to schooling, work, sporting or other interests or even neighbours. It's also quite natural to gravitate to someone who has a common background or upbringing.
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  947. I can't stand Albanese and not a fan of Hilderbrandt, but this is just politically selective outrage that we should all be fighting against.
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  948. He wasn't lying because in the words of the great George Louis Costanza "It's not a lie, if YOU believe it".
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  949. I believe you have some acting experience. I think you'd make the best Dr. Who. I think you should put your name down.
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  950.  @seanworkman431  Just to the East of where I live is an island connected to the mainland by bridge. It's got a thriving community and attracts many visitors. Despite most of the island being virtually at sea level (below at some points) they're still building high price luxury houses. I'm guessing there not worried about rising sea levels.
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  951. Our Australian Prime Minister is boasting that he's just created 20,000 new jobs (in Australia) after signing up to the submarine acquisition deal with the UK and USA. The problem is that although that sounds fine, the people who will be paying for those 20,000 new employees will be the Australian taxpayer, so in effect they're DeFacto public servants. It always amuses me (not really) when large companies or farmers get into financial trouble they knock on the government's door for some sort of 'bale out' rescue package. They seem to be quite happy with a capitalist society when they're rolling in money yet desire a socialist society when their business model fails.
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  952. Has everyone gone mad? Why is it that anyone I speak to thinks all this sort of stuff is insane. Who are the people behind this? I'd like to know who proposed the bill.
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  953. I remember many years ago I dropped into a pub (in Australia) for a beer with my brother in law and my cousin's husband. I had come directly from work and was wearing a suit. A group of three guys seemed to be directing comments for my benefit and I heard the word "poof". The three of us left the bar and walked to my brother in law's car. We were followed. One member of the group asked me why I was wearing a suit to the pub and when I ignored him, he grabbed my arm and swung a punch, which missed. I hit him squarely in the face and he fell back. I was immediately pounced on by one other and after both falling to the ground I was repeatedly hitting him the face and bashing his head against some bicycle racks. All very violent and unnecessary. The amazing thing was that the second guy was screaming out "Fair go mate" as though he was some sort of victim, and I should cease and desist. The adult members of Gaza are the three guys in the pub.
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  954. The last song I remember hearing on my last day in England before emigrating to Australia in 1970 was 'Those were the days'. Beautiful song, sung by a beautiful girl. One can see the obvious similarities with Katie. It's almost as though they were separated at birth!
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  955. What is "Islamaphobia" exactly? "Phobia" infers a fear like "Arachnophobia" (fear of spiders). If "Islamaphobia" means you find their religious doctrines as being medieval, invasive, entitled, intimidatory, misogynistic, and even barbaric, then count me in.
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  956. The United States may be very democratic in so far as the number of elected office holders, but in the words of Sir Winston Churchill, "The best argument against democracy is a five minute discussion with an average voter".
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  957. I'm amazed that she didn't laugh!
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  958. How does 'Corpus Delicti' (body of evidence) apply in this case. The requirement to produce evidence that an incident took place. If I accuse someone of burning my house down, the evidence that it took place and initial investigation would likely point to arson. Then I could legitimately be given the opportunity to have someone I believed responsible, prosecuted. What evidence can they possibly bring forward after twenty years to substantiate their claim. Apparently, there's four of them making these claims. Sounds as though they've had a meeting.
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  959. I'm sure there are more of 'us' (meaning those that don't accept all that bull shit) than 'them' (meaning the irrelevant others). So whenever we hear 'them' tell 'us' what to do., just recommend them to a taxidermist.
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  960. Some years ago, my doctor mentioned that I may want to consider getting an influenza vaccination prior to travelling on a long haul flight from Australia to the United Kingdom. Despite the known potentially severe or even lethal consequences of contracting influenza, her suggestion was absent of undue pressure, coercion or manipulation. It just made sort of sense seeing as I was about to spend twenty five hours in an aluminium tube with several hundred strangers along with contacts in airports, taxis, hotels etc. I got the jab. Not so invested in the Covid vaccine.
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  961. Let's face it, if the evidence of the agreement is so elusive and 'shaky', then there is no agreement. Maybe they could agree that there should have been an agreement and agree to sign up to a new agreement. Don't you agree?
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  962. To steal an expression used on another issue by GB News presenter Neil Oliver, this is the "epicentre of bollocks".
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  963. Joni and Neil sound like the sort who want to disrupt seating arrangements at a wedding reception because they don't want to sit with certain people.
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  964. I don't know whether or not you actually know how disturbing this is. I'm 74 now, and I can't think of any male member who went before me who hadn't served in the military. Even my mother is included, and a daughter is currently serving in the Royal Australian Air Force. I do, however, disagree that commemorations should be a Christian or any other religious ceremony. If you believe in God, you'd have to accept the fact that when there's a war, he's gone fishing. I know the Americans are very much immersed in the hero worship of their military personnel, but I imagine most of those in the armed forces would not expect (or accept) priority over the people they serve. Actually a bit pointless in an aircraft anyway.
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  965. She's basically trying to cause a cultural rift in the minds of Scots, between Scotland and England when there isn't one to be had; at least from the English perspective. What Englishman (or anyone for that matter) doesn't love the 'colour' and tradition of the Scottish people. I'll challenge anyone not to have goose bumps when they see and hear the pipes of a Scots military band start up.
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  966. In 2017 on a visit from Australia I went to 'The Green Man' pub near Norwich in Norfolk, where my parents first met during the war. Just up the road, I walked around the old control tower at (formerly) RAF Little Snoring where my Dad worked as an air traffic controller in his last wartime posting. He went on to serve another twenty seven (total 35) years in the RAF.
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  967. It's quite tragic that these 'sensitivities' are in place. What does it even matter if you're recording children in a public place when they're doing ordinary children stuff in full view of everybody. It comes down to appeasing the paranoia of morons. It will get to the point that you'll be accused of all sorts of things just by looking at someone.
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  968. They simply ignore the essential role of oil in just about everything other than the generation of electrical power.
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  969. It's interesting that Trump is deemed as "selling out" Ukraine when he (or his government) gave no commitment in the first place. Putin made it clear that 'deals' from Western governments can not be relied upon simply because of periodic changes of government. Surely Zelenskyy should have worked that out for himself, too. After all, he dissolved his own parliament for 'consistency'. Unless he had something else in mind.
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  970. It's a bit ridiculous to judge the people by the actions of their governments or multi-national businesses.
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  971. Shouldn't there be some punctuation between "left" and "through"?
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  972. If there’s another pandemic with shortages on the supermarket shelves it could come in handy.
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  973. Does no one here see the impact of merchant ships having to go around the southern tip of Africa unless they want to run the gauntlet of 'suicide drones' and cruise missiles? This will ultimately effect the economy of the world. Why would anyone think it has nothing to do with Britain? These western hating Iranian backed 'Houthi' movement have been attempting to destroy civilian ships for weeks with the goal of bringing down our world. Their motto is "Death to America, death to Israel, a curse on the Jews". Did I miss something, or have we started electing Prime Ministers and conducting a survey as to how our military are deployed? I seem to remember a short while ago everyone getting upset because the memory of RAF Bomber Command in WW2 (who deliberately bombed civilians by the way) was being disrespected by turning over former RAF bases to immigrants, but now the RAF are hitting specific targets, they're the 'bad guys'?
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  974.  @boots7859  You're right and I get that and certainly haven't dismissed what he says and don't consider that mannerisms contradict the points being made. I understand that some people gesticulate more than others. I'll also defer to someone's greater knowledge, qualifications and experience although there's been many a time when those 'in the know' have proved themselves to by lying, manipulative megalomaniacs. I've also learned not to totally ignore the 'gut feeling' which we all have as part of our natural survival instinct. Interestingly, my natural reservations and assessments seemed to serve me well during the pandemic.
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  975. Could you give a definition of "far right" (as opposed to politically "right") and what it is about someone that makes them so? Is there a still a historical economic element to being "right wing" or has that been lost in the discourse? It' seems to be a term that's used to mean someone like me who traditionally has supported the average working man (or woman). If some of the things that Farage says resonates with me, does that mean I'm becoming a Nazi or does it mean I qualify as one if I see real problems with the status quo? What about people like Neil Oliver, Douglas Murray, and others like them who express similar concerns about things like immigration. Are they "far right"? I'd be genuinely interested in your analysis.
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  976. My immediate thought when they announced the "Voice to parliament" as an advisory body to the government was "Don't they know what to do?" There's that many 'bodies' of committees, community centres, an office of indigenous policy and of course the National Indigenous Australians Agency who seem to have an executive directive to do exactly what the 'Voice' will do. Billions of dollars goes into this crap. We could just ask Lidia I suppose.
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  977. It's quite unfair to expect tax cuts because before the government considers Australians, it needs to prioritise where it spends money. There's reparations to island nations apparently sinking in the ocean because I drive a planet destroying petrol Toyota Camry, then we have to train Ukranian soldiers, then there's money for Palestinians to buy weapons....I mean food. I think the National Aboriginal Australians Agency need a couple more billion dollars too. So can everyone just stop complaining and realise that although you work and pay for this you need to get to the back of the queue!
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  978.  @laurief9081  A house I bought 40 years ago was $42,000. I sold it 30 years ago (can't recall what I got for it). With very few changes and now minus a front fence, it recently sold for $670,000. Over that time wages have increased by about 400%. That house has increased in price by 1,600%. Admittedly that may be a bit of an exception, but it's an indication of the problem for people trying to buy their first house.
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  979. If the attack was based on a legitimate response to oppression, why didn't they attack a political or military establishment? I doubt if a grandmother waiting at a bust stop was the source of their problems.
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  980. A couple of weeks ago, I had a flight in the same type of plane that you had your crash. The Wilga 80. Except mine had floats and landed on the water.
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  981. I live in Queensland, Australia and my personal experience with the police has been very positive. I haven't had any recent contact for any reason but listening to this and similar experiences, I suspect the police are not fit for purpose.
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  982.  @cindyhaduik7171  I'm coming to the disturbing conclusion that there are.
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  983. I think it is a problem in Wales. They're so entrenched in their ant-Tory sentiment that they ignore Drakeford's disdain for the people. You only have to look at his view on vaccine mandates to see what an awful person he is.
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  984. @donna25871  Have you ever done any research on political candidates? I have, and I can tell you that they often don't reveal much about themselves that's worth much. Either way, they tow their own political party line. I communicate with local MP's (State and Federal) and other party leaders on a number of issues. If I'm privileged to receive a response, it reads like it's been regurgitated by a robot, often answering questions I haven't asked. Their incompetency, duplicity, and borderline criminality was adequately revealed a couple of years ago.
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  985. I guess it's only irony where everybody knows Neil Oliver but no one has heard of the Royal Edinburgh Fellowship.
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  986. The basic principle is that once you're retired, the money you have in superannuation transferred into a pension fund are assessed as financial assets at the point you apply for a pension. That determines your age pension. You can spend what's in your super pension fund as you wish but you won't get any more money from the government as your pension balance dwindles away.
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  987.  @sleo3720  Fair point. They can probably 'sniff out' who's genuine and who's not.
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  988. I notice Albanese is just giving verbal guarantees. I'll bet he doesn't count on that when he's buying a new fridge. It will just be white man's money poured into an Aboriginal 'sink hole' to give activists a lifestyle they haven't earned with no benefit to Aborigines or anyone else.
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  989. Whenever I walk into a room with people, I feel that I don't belong there. I just pretend (to myself) that I've just bought the place.
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  990.  @christinemary7101  Some would say, it's not really providing now. There's also the issue of at what cost. More people equals more housing and infrastructure (roads, services, communication). I mean, you could put people in central Australia (plenty of room) and just leave them too it I suppose.
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  991. I may have misheard, but was that -26°C on the bus? It must be a hard life for those pilots who would probably be subject to diverting to other airports when Yaktusk is closed due to fog.
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  992. Can we stop calling them 'Woke' and simply refer to them as fuckwits?
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  993. Nothing sinister about Islam except if you say anything that Muslims think you've offered some affront to their religion, they want to kill you. Try eating a bacon sandwich in a mosque and see what happens.
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  994.  @teenahweenah2608  I wonder if she saw a problem looming. Where she goes and what she does from now on is her business. The less people hear about it will probably suit her as much as everyone else.
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  995.  @1246-g2v  The issue is the general belief that the bombing of German cities was in retaliation to (accidental) bombing of London. The facts presented here suggests that Britain had already embarked on bombing missions over German cities. It seems the collective memory of that seems to be absent.
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  996. Old Joe's at least has got some excuse insofar as he's going senile. Kamala Harris is just a national embarrassment.
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  997. It is very easy to remember England sixty years ago as being better but bearing in mind that those that remember that far back were (mostly) children and seeing the world through a different lens. However, despite the world being generally more convenient with modern technology, shopping malls, large supermarkets, greater availability to car ownership, overseas travel and numerous other things, I'm not sure we have a better society. I think to some degree, we have to go back to the future.
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  998.  @juanitarichards1074  That hardly seems like a bus service at all. I live in Queensland, Australia just north of Brisbane. When we first moved here, the buses use to commence their route at the local train station, the drivers would determine where the passengers wanted to go and decide the route from there. How that worked for people wanting to catch the bus back to the railway station I have no idea. That all changed when the government transport authority implemented a more 'structured' approach to the bus services in the region.
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  999.  @gigiinspired780  That doesn't make much sense. People make comments in just expressing a thought without it necessary having to have some Earth shattering effect on anyone.
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  1000. I think the days of looking at the western military forces as being the 'good guys' are numbered.
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  1001. I'm not a vegan, or even a vegetarian, but a Youtuber named Alex O'Connor (CosmicSkeptic) who is a vegan, raises some legitimate concerns regarding the treatment of animals in the commercial meat and dairy business. He's not left wing and highly intelligent. He doesn't seem as prolific on YouTube as much as he use to be, but well worth following (on many subjects).
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  1002. Why even talk to this guy! He's not interested in engaging in a rational assessment of the issue. He's just another Arab who feels that the murder of Jews on the street was justified and would probably be quite happy to see it happen again. No acceptance of years of Israel having to defend itself without retaliation. No acceptance of Israel providing medical aid to Palestinians or accept them into the Israeli population. No acceptance of the fact that Arabs want Jews gone. Anyone who thinks that Jews are a bit oversensitive haven't done their history.
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  1003. I'd like to correct you there. She actually said "Wippon of war". I don't know what that is, but we need to listen to her more carefully I think.
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  1004. The trouble with the previous conferences was all they did was make inane speeches claiming something must be done. This one's quite different; they're..............oh, wait a minute!
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  1005. I watched about a third of this and was still no wiser.
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  1006. Now, when they speak, I just hear dolphin noises.
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  1007. It's understandable that Nigel will not hold Russell in high regard. I'm a follower (not a disciple) of both men on YouTube and must admit Russell Brand would have been the last one for whom I thought I'd have any respect. Despite Russell not really being "my kind of guy" in many ways, I've found his comments on various issues resonating with my own thoughts and at times, his presentations can be quite amusing. Hopefully, high profile people won't use any bruised egos inflicted by Russell in the past to create a 'lynch mob' mentality over the accusations levelled at him now.
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  1008. I think it would be a good idea to have a word with that woman on your panel. Does she know how a microphone works? Her voice is like nails on a blackboard. I miss most of the story because I can't stand her loud, grating voice.
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  1009.  @CS-cn6bh  I'll stand corrected if he didn't use those words which is why I posed it as a question. However, he did, (being an expert in virology and immunology), offer some words of wisdom which included that people have "a civic duty" to get vaccinated, so they don't go around killing other people with their germs. He also said "no serious person" would dispute his sagely advice. The inference there is fairly clear isn't it? Some serious people would suggest, he should be in gaol.
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  1010. Now is the 'A' at the beginning of the alphabet? I think the 'I' is somewhere in the middle isn't it?
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  1011. When they started to refer to Megan Markle as a woman of colour, I thought I'd been looking at the wrong person!
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  1012. @royboy4571  I've been here longer than most Aborigines alive today. Does that carry any weight? What's happened over most of the 60,000 years (a figure which seems to increase every year) is inconsequential. No historical, technological, medical, or scientific consequence. I doubt if many people put the history of a primitive stone age culture in any sort of meaningful perspective or alignment with the world as we see it today. Exactly, what sort of "slack" do you suggest we all "cut"?
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  1013. Macron is "Charming"? I'm sure he has social graces but when a leader refers to those who legitimately expressed concerns about the vaccine and subsequent mandates as being "not real citizens", I would use the term "Unfit".
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  1014. She references the International Criminal Courr to which (amongst others) the United States is NOT a signatory and although the UK is, they seemed not to have not worried about "collective punishment" when they bombed Iraq and Afghanistan. Now they're getting all moral and humanistic.
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  1015. You would think the people making these decisions realise that they have as much to lose as anyone the next time they fly Diversity Airlines.
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  1016. I don't think we can keep referring to this sort of thing as "left wing, socialists agenda". It may be the case that it happens to be a left wing government leader who's pushing this, but I believe it's a different enemy of the state. This is tearing down the fabric of any society whether they be left or right wing in political leanings.
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  1017. I don't even know how they get away with using the term "phobic" to describe someone who doesn't subscribe to their bull shit. "Phobic" is a term associated with fear. "Oh no, run everyone, here comes the trans people"!
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  1018. Bongiorno has a mental problem. I've seen some of his comments on Twitter. A real piece of work.
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  1019. Some time ago I use to watch Trioli and Rowland on ABC Breakfast News until I kept hearing this strange noise. Then I watched Wilkinson on The project and heard the noise again. It turned out to be the sound of my skin crawling.
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  1020. They say you can't judge a book by it's cover but you sometimes really can!
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  1021. These people don't know what racism is. They may be right insofar as there were (and still are) elitist and racist attitudes amongst some circles but being "snobbish" and "unpleasant" is a long way from the regime that Bader and millions of others fought against. A friend of mine is a South African born man of Indian heritage and told me of how he had to sit at the back of the bus and how he was the first person in his town to be a non-white employed as a mechanic. That's racism!
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  1022. I'm just amazed that people think there's any difference. Has no one been awake over the last three years where they were all reading from the same scripts and are all on board with bullshit environmental strategies, pouring taxpayers' money into a losing war (again) and (in effect) handing over executive power to Aborigines. Next year Queensland will have it's state elections and the LNP are completely inconsequential.
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  1023. Comes across as a little anti-British though don't you think? Maybe his Irish descendancy?
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  1024. I think there's some who have a few misgivings about an unelected house of review. The great state of Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 adopts the third option by not having one at all. We'll get the old Abacus out in five years to see how well the working man's representative has done. Maybe take a peek at the 'Balanced Scorecard' as well. Just to see if it's all fine and dandy. Crap, I'll be nearly eighty by then; probably wandering around the shopping centre in my pyjamas.
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  1025.  @jameslochridge4265  My sarcasm obviously didn't travel well within the text. There couldn't be a bigger chasm between the leaders of today's socialist parties and the working class.
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  1026.  @unclebuck8558  Exactly.
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  1027. Angry? I'm surprised they're not homicidal.
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  1028. It's a ploy by the SNP to make people afraid to speak in case they step over the line. All about control. Of course, this won't apply to Islamists who seem to hate anyone who doesn't follow their death cult.
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  1029. @MrNetAble I hardly qualify as a vet. I was selected for officer training with the reserves, formerly known as the Citizens Military Forces. I completed the course and probably would have graduated, but I decided it wasn't for me. My subsequent application for flying training was initially accepted, but then it was revealed that my eyesight didn't meet aircrew standards. So, no tea and medals for me.
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  1030.  @nigel.w  No argument here.
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  1031. I didn't see any of those government agents pretending to read newspapers that have two spy holes in them that follow everyone around. Great video. It just debunks the image that Western media portrays of Russia and its people. I think many people are waking up to their duplicitous propaganda.
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  1032. I support her standpoint completely but she should be careful about using anecdotal evidence regarding her personal experiences. I too seem to have a natural 'resistance' (if not technically immunity) to colds, flu or any other illness. In my memorable working life going back from the seventies up until 2016 I can only one recall one incidence of taking time off work because of illness. That doesn't mean viruses don't have quite different effects on others. having said that, she's called them out on their bullshit about the risk she represents to patients over and above anyone else.
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  1033. These Philistines and their supporters have well and truly abused the right to protest with their racist, hateful slogans, chanting and threatening behaviour. It says something about a nation that not only offers no sympathy to the victims of the barbaric criminals in October last year, but advocates the genocide of the Israeli people defending their right to exist.
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  1034. I waited for the anticipated "far right" comment.
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  1035. He seemed to be nodding in acknowledgement of receiving a reasonable answer to his question.
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  1036. I don't understand what it is about Liz Truss, which draws so much criticism. She wouldn't have time to use up a bog roll in Downing Street. Was she really given much of a chance?
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  1037.  @mightbyson  Couldn't agree more.
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  1038. We could all do with those 'cattle plough' things they use to put on the front of the old wild west trains.
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  1039. @annishilcock4587  Not sure myself why I mentioned that. They were all great guys and were only there for a relatively short period of time during the summer, so I wouldn't expect them to be particularly fluent. My only criticism of them was that they seemed to attract all the girls. As far as ex-pats actually residing in Spain and not speaking the language, I would agree that it's a disgrace. I emigrated to Australia many years ago, and I've made every effort to understand Australians. I'm still working on it.
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  1040. I find your words rather 'chilling'. I can see this suppression of "hate" being very easily manipulated to serve those who conveniently what people say as threatening to their own particular agenda. Who is actually deciding where the line is drawn between something just being "nasty" and something actually inciting people to violence? Even the word "inciting" is a bit of a throwaway word put forward in the absence of any evidence of physical activity, which affects a violent action or deed. Please don't say "judges" or "police" as being the arbiters of our social conscience. I've criticised my neighbours (not by name) on social media for things like leaving rubbish all over the place, barking dogs, and overgrown grass and vegetation, but would that mean I'm suggesting someone burns there house down? This is all reminiscent of Covid when people like Piers Morgan and others were advocating the withdrawal of medical attention for those who had not been vaccinated. We even had a territory chief minister (like a premier) here in Australia openly identifying those who "aided and comforted" anyone electing not to be vaccinated in the same light. This is a classic example of how the voice of the people is silenced. Where was the government's "tough on hate" approach during BLM or even now, the disgusting pro Hamas anarchists advocating death to Israelis and Jews?
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  1041. I don't know that I would have any need to discuss or debate anyone on gender identity. While, it's true that for some gender is an ill fitting garment, there's no doubt in my mind what a woman is.
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  1042. Apart from the crime itself, the fact that the open hate of white people is considered tolerable to the point of inaction is of great concern. I remember when everyone was disgusted at the racially motivated 'Paki bashing' culture by certain elements in Britain. Where's the concern for our community been since then!
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  1043. @mikeb7379  I have no doubt, and we may well be seeing the demise of the Conservative Party in the same way as the Liberal Party disappeared off the face of the Earth late last century. Still won't make a blind bit of difference until a government with the mandate of the people gets rid of these non elected organisations that halt government initiatives at every turn. Still, it always gives a warm feeling in the groin when it's revealed that the experts' opinions are as useful as Diane Abbott's mathematical skills.
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  1044. Brilliant. Spot on.
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  1045. When I was about eight years old, I took part in a school play in which I was a pirate (must have been 'The Pirates of Penzance'). It got to the point where I met my fate in the play and I had to 'play dead'. As I peered at the audience through one half open eye, I was sure that as a result of my acting skills they would probably think I was really dead. I sometimes wonder if these 'takers of the knee' look out at the spectators and have similar juvenile delusions about their worth.
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  1046. I'm wondering what critics of Israel would do if they lived near a village of people who supported and protected a death cult who murdered and mutilated members of their family and kidnapped their mother or daughter. Just go around politely knocking on doors and apologising for living in the neighbourhood? What did the United States do when they were attacked in 2001? The hypocrisy is unbelievable.
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  1047. I would normally admire someone who admits that were wrong, but these bastards used their public profile to crucify people without doing any research. Before he launched on the hateful and destructive path he didn't use the resources at hand to reveal that there was no 'science' behind his claims. He, and others just eagerly leapt into the role of judge and executioner. As far as I'm concerned he committed an offence against humanity; so where's the punishment?
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  1048. Putting people in prison for expressing a view which differs from the government? Isn't there a name for that?
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  1049. @smileychess  That's true, but my point is that when the seat in front is inclined beyond a certain point, the LCD screen can not be pivoted sufficiently where the viewing angle is suitable. The screen will only pivot so far. I've had this experience on many types of aircraft with different airlines, the most recent being a few years ago on a brand new Cathay Pacific A350.
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  1050. I went to the doctor the other day and he said "I haven't seen you for a while". I said "Yes, I've been sick".
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  1051. I seem to recall a Buccaneer pilot mention heights even lower than that when avoiding American fighters during their Red Flag exercises. That's in Nevada; no sea there!
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  1052. If the French are allowing British vessels into French waters to pick up survivors, can we assume they have no objection if we bring a whole lot of them back. from whence they came.
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  1053. Why on Earth would you bother even talking to her? She just giggles like the little girl she is when she hasn't got a script. It would be more fruitful if someone interviewed her parents or 'minders'.
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  1054. I'm looking at some of these non-Arab people in the crowds and wondering if they realise what's going to happen to them and their children if this continues or gets worse. These Arabs aren't concerned about Palestine or any other Arab; they're just determined to destroy Western civilisation. The irony is that Israel is the only thing protecting Palestinians from Iranians, Syrians and Egyptians.
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  1055. I can only imagine the billions of dollars of foreign aid that are hijacked in one form or another. I wonder how effective (or corrupt) the auditing process is. Trump appears to be doing what he told the electorate he'd do, and he's doing it. Some of these places can manage with a few less AK-47's for 90 days.
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  1056. I came to Australia (by myself) from England in 1970 as a nineteen year old. I came to seek opportunities in a modern progressive country where the weather suited me. It was simply somewhere to explore my potential and somewhere new to live. I didn't come here to pay homage to pre-colonial primitive traditions or get embroiled in racial identities. People can individually take what they want from the past but leave the rest of us out of it.
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  1057. It's people like you who have had the guts to stand up, ignore the vilification, and bring these companies to account. For me, though, the biggest offenders were the media, government officials, and entertainment celebrities who promoted the vaccine in the way they did. Many doctors and medical staff were complicit, too, but often under pressure to do so (not that that's an excuse).
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  1058. As I've edged towards my twighlight years, I've made every attempt to avoid 'I.T. illiteracy or being deemed a Luddite. I can navigate the most commonly used desktop computer programs and use my mobile phone to its full potential, including using the QR scan or apps to order food at cafes and restaurants. I don't wish to be left behind. I do, however, still keep a notebook on hand, and if I think my notes can be used for future reference, I take a photo with my phone and save the pages to a uniquely named folder. Saves carrying a notebook. The functionality of AI, however, still eludes me at this point.
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  1059. This whole BLM thing seemed to come about after the George Floyd incident. It may have been around before that, but I wasn't aware of it. As soon as it started I immediately interpreted it (correctly as it turns out) as another one of these black activists scum bag groups that just want to push whatever agenda they have; which inevitably has nothing to do with the one they claim. Since then, black people have been happily killing other black people.
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  1060. I'm not an IT expert, but I'm guessing all that information is still sitting in the laptop despite being deleted. Campbell will get my vote in the senate despite some challenging issues with his office when I worked for the Brisbane City Council.
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  1061. I like Jacob. He's a bit 'cartoonish' with that quintessential British elitist unflappable and painfully polite demeanour but I sense he's an awfully good chap what.
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  1062. @jameshogan6142  He is, without a doubt, civilisation personified.
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  1063. I think the offer was made with the expectation of refusal. Makes the government look 'caring' whilst knowing that just handing over hardware with no aircrew or maintenance support, electronic warfare or weapons systems suitable for that particular combat environment is more of a liability than an asset. I'd love to have my own P-51D Mustang, but even if Tom Cruise gave me his, it would just be sitting on the ground taking up space.
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  1064.  @mrtoadslove  Judging by his lack of grammatical ability and limited concept of the use of punctuation, I doubt if he's really a former public prosecutor.
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  1065. I live in Queensland, Australia and it looks like they're going to bring back some of the Covid mandates that were lifted some time ago. Plenty of loathing to go around here too.
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  1066. Simply a lack of resolve by the UK government. Tony Abbott was smart in his election campaign. He recognised illegal immigration was an issue and throughout the campaign he just kept repeating "We'll stop the boats". Boris did a similar thing in the last UK election by pushing 'Brexit' which inferred border control. The difference being is that Australia wasn't encumbered by outside influences (Like the EU) and also had the resolve to actually do something.
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  1067. The world hardly blinked when Russia invaded Georgia in 2008 or Crimea in 2014 so why the international interest in Ukraine? The personal investments by so many members of the USA congress in companies like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin wouldn't have anything to do with it would it? Love Douglas Murray's 'take' on things, and he may well turn out to be right in his assessment of the outcome, but a military strategist he isn't.
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  1068. Douglas was the only one with any sense there. She seemed to be in support of the fact that you should be able to do anything you like to highlight you're view on any subject. Morgan supports the ideology of the protesters, just like he supported denying medical aid for those against vaccine mandates if they contracted Covid-19.
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  1069. If you don't behave I'm afraid you'll have to live in the tower with only bread and water.
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  1070. Why would Israel even consider a cease fire? The Philistines aren't interested in handing over all the hostages and they certainly don't want peace.
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  1071. So the suggestion is that if people firmly believe they don't want to get vaccinated then we deprive them of access to food and other essentials. What do they think those people are going to do to anyone who tries to stop them. I personally don't have any problem with vaccines, but when you look at the track record of the pharmaceutical companies even ten or eleven years ago, they haven't gone without 'blotting the copybook'. Huge multi-million litigation settlements for fraud and illegal marketing, not to mention the distribution of what became known as 'Thalidomide' in the sixties.
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  1072. It seems likely to be a choice between a major conventional conflict or allowing Iran to produce nuclear weapons. Personally, I can't see Israel allowing that to happen, and fortunately, their means will not be sitting around a negotiating table listening to Iraniian guarantees and taking the minutes of the meeting.
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  1073. There is no religion of peace (in my opinion). Those who have become peaceful on the surface have done so because of the existence of those who have ensured that religious zealots and followers (not believers) have moderated their behaviour. I don't think there's one member of US congress who admits to being an atheist and there's nothing peaceful about that lot.
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  1074. I know what's a good idea. Let's all throw in some ideas about the possible or probable cause in the first twenty-four hours after the crash. Alternatively, when all the communications and flight recorder data has been exhaustively scrutinised, and the wreckage examined by the NTSB in cooperation with the FAA and probably the US Army we'll probably know what actually happened.
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  1075. I'm not a particular fan of Penny Wong but I think everyone should 'count to ten' before rattling their sabres from behind desks and start committing others to go and do the dirty work of war. I'm wondering if anyone is even considering the scenario of any conflict with China? If it's a conventional war, what would that look like in five or ten years? Victory for someone? If it's nuclear, then there's no problem because we'd be all buggered!
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  1076. What a load of old cobblers. I couldn't see one 'real' Aborigine amongst that lot of phoney's! I was born in Wales but my claim to being 'Iberian' would be no less ridiculous because it's been bred out several times over. As for that fellow saying 'People are growing rich on 'our' misery"; what a joke. The only misery would be having to spend five minutes in a room with him!
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  1077. No doubt she fitted in with the 'Project' mentality.
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  1078. @carlosandleon  That's right. Wasn't it called the "coalition of the willing" or something like that. Sort of an alliance with options.
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  1079. 100% with youTim. Makes it difficult when family and friends aren't. I had a taste of that during Covid. I lost a friend of fifty years because of the views I posted.
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  1080. I think the biggest threat to Britain is already there and still arriving as we speak.
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  1081. The reason people go to the media rather than the police is because they probably estimate that the chances of a prosecution are minimal (after all these years). They no doubt feel that the threat of destroying someone's reputation and career will reap more of the desired result whatever that may be.
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  1082. I don't watch the mainstream news media but I'm wondering if they've pointed out the anomalies within the 'YES' campaign to Albanese? Sill question I imagine!
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  1083. I don't possess any partisan support for any political party because I don't see a great deal of difference, although I think we may be about to experience a change in the not too distant future. However, Albanese has all the appearance of being Australia's worst Prime Minister. He seems intent on ignoring the will of the majority of Australians and being the saviour of huxters and malcontents.
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  1084. I knew this day would come as soon as I found out they'd removed 'Biffo the Bear' from the cover page of 'The Beano'. I'm looking forward to seeing the LGBTQXYZ and ethnically inclusive version of the 'Commando' magazines.
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  1085. I live in Queensland, Australia and I was barely inconvenienced during lockdown. In fact, I used the time to do things that I had neglected to do around the house. However I share the seething resentment of those who were far more impacted than I. I was prohibited from going to restaurants, pubs, cinemas, and not allowed to walk on the beach etc but being retired I didn't lose my livelihood. I didn't have to let a loved one pass away without any contact. I didn't have a medical problem that was put on hold because medical staff were too busy testing or jabbing people. The bastards who were in positions of authority still need to be held accountable for all that. I've written several letters to MP's regarding their culpability and unsurprisingly received no response.
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  1086. I seem to recall a time when the mainstream media had more of a 'watchdog' approach to the actions of government. "Keeping the bastards honest" type of approach. Now they're more like a government lapdog.
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  1087.  @Прекрасныйнезнакомец-п7ю  4 bags of groceries in Australia would likely cost closer to $200. Obviously depends what you buy. Fresh produce items, like fruit and vegetables (in our state) are not subject to goods and services tax (10%) so a bit cheaper.
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  1088. The subject of productivity in the workplaces of the UK and other countries like the United States and Australia since the mid eighties (at least). It became clear that Japan, in particular, at that time, was outperforming us. I recall there were strategies like 'award restructuring' where people were paid more for skills identified as having more value, therefore motivating workers to be more versatile. Then there were things like 'structural efficiency' where the organisational structures were 'flattened out' to remove unnecessary supervision. Then, there were 'competitive frameworks' where productivity gains or cost reductions were achieved, and bonuses were given to successful work groups. There was also a focus on establishing 'tri-partisan' working relationships between the worker, management, and unions. I'm not sure what degree of success was achieved over the long term, but as we know, there will be very little common ground between the common man and the bourgeois elite, capitalist pigs, eh?
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  1089. I don't know if this means a great deal. Reported side effects aren't necessarily confirmed side effects. I reported Tinitus which occurred after a second dose of Astra Zeneca vaccine just as an observation of the two events being possibly connected. I would imagine the level of reporting also increases with any 'prompts' from media sources too.
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  1090. @call_in_sick  I used "qualified" in the broad sense in having legitimate sources of information and terms of reference. Personally, I'd be cautious in relying on mainstream news. Expressing an "opinion" on the overall status in the absence of undisputed facts is not a particularly bright idea.
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  1091. My son could well have died due to a failure of correct diagnosis. When he was in hospital, I was stressing to the doctor that something more than just 'pumping' him up with potassium and sending him back home, to collapse on the floor a day or so later. In my attempt to converse with the doctor, our conversation was being drowned out by shrieks of laughter from a group of nurses. I love to laugh, but I hate that phoney group 'laugh out loud, look at me I'm having fun' thing.
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  1092.  @anjou6497  I've got no particular opinion on nurses. My youngest daughter has recently become a nurse after serving 18 years in the Royal Australian Air Force (still on reserve). My issue was the lack of discipline instilled into these nurses so ensure a high degree of decorum in the wards.
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  1093. Climate change hasn't had the same degree of coverage over the last two years for obvious reasons. They've had a new set of worry balls to fiddle with and now they've got another one too. No doubt in a coupe of years (if we're all still here) Greta will be rolled out onto the stage again.
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  1094. I think it's a terrible plan for peace. The other plans are much better....oh wait, there aren't any!
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  1095. It makes me wonder how Macron and Trudeau managed to get re-elected.
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  1096.  @valeriegrimshaw1365  I was really referring to the differences in the traditional Celtic and Anglo Saxon cultures that have lived as a United Kingdom for centuries now. The more recent 'introduced' element are proving to be a potential disaster.
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  1097.  @huntarama9375  There is a strong opinion held amongst many that believe there should be no compelled vaccination. It may be a condition of employment in some circumstances where people have a choice as to whether they accept the employment or not. The key word for those already committed to jobs, financial obligations or residency is really 'blackmail'.
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  1098. It's a question on how one distinguishes the line between distaste, dislike and hate. Very subjective. I mean do people really hate Brussels Sprouts?
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  1099. I live in Australia and although I don't watch mainstream news media I can hear it from our back room (my office) if my wife is watching it. Yesterday, I heard an ABC presenter say the words "far right" four times in thirty seconds in reference to the events in London on Remembrence Day. Didn't hear the words "Islamists" once.
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  1100. If you had a group of Muslims, refugees or BLM nut jobs burning the union flag in the street, the police wouldn't do a thing.
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  1101. Over the last two years much of the focus has, quite rightly, been on the state premiers, territory chief ministers and to some degree state chief health officers. Our federal representatives seem to have taken a back seat view in the hope that we'll forget the fact that they've been equally complicit and supportive of the lockdowns and other mandates over the last two years. I for one haven't forgotten and I won't have forgotten when our state election comes around either.
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  1102.  @danwelterweight4137  I guess because it's been over seventy years since they've been somewhat autonomous, they don't feel inclined to be part of a communist dictatorship. Understandable but not in the view of the PRC. I assume the UN haven't recognised Taiwan as a means of maintaining relations with the PRC.
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  1103.  @jonsimmons4150  When I arrived in 1970, Australians and British citizens were all considered 'British Subjects'. I was able to vote (once I turned 21 in those days) and as such had an immediate obligation for military national service for conscription to serve in the operations in Vietnam. I wasn't selected for national service and at that stage required parental permission to serve overseas (which was denied) so I joined an army officer training reserve unit. So, in effect, there was little to no difference between me and every other Australian. That changed in January 1984 where British citizens became foreigners and could not vote or be employed in places like border security or customs or hold political public office. All through the time I've been here, unlike more recent British arrivals I've been able to vote and never aspired to become a politician or customs officer.
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  1104. They can ram a damn fasting up their collective arses, particularly during our traditional 'feasting' times.
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  1105. She sounds remarkably like Kamala Harris.
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  1106. I live in Queensland, Australia so there's no shortage of sunshine. The only question I'd have is that I don't know if the statistics of infection and death were proportionally any better here than anywhere else really.
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  1107. Like it or not, (and there's been some very informed and non-partisan people who don't) the people have spoken. Many have predicted a disaterous economic and social future for Britain based on Keir Starmer's affiliations. However, those opposed should accept the decision of the majority without whining and moaning just as others should have done when things didn't go their way before.
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  1108. It's a simple question. A woman is someone who asks a rhetorical question and waits for an answer. My wife will ask me if I'm having a shave as she watches me having a shave.
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  1109. Yes it's important to be very liberal in the armed services. I knew an RSM whom I'm sure would agree.
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  1110. I emigrated from England to live in Australia in January 1970 and I must admit I find Australians quite intolerable. They've corrupted my speech, my sense of wardrobe and previously moderate beer consumption. I am prepared to continue the trial period for a while longer but I can't guarantee anything.
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  1111.  @Pyjamarama11  Yes. I've noticed a few of the Labor party ministers do that recently. I think they must have received some sort of public relations and marketing training where forcing a smile is suppose to make them more appealing. Doesn't work!
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  1112. Many years ago, I was enrolled in a three-day management efficacy instructional seminar at a health resort with my work in local government. The seminar was crap and a total waste of time and money. There was, however one thing I got out of it which was a little sticker to put on my bathroom mirror. It read "You are looking at the person responsible for your future".
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  1113. So Boris has had an epiphany and decided to let the people use their common sense has he? I think it's more of a case in seeing the road end up at the edge of a cliff for him and his criminally minded associates. Let the knitting needles of Madame Defarge start 'clicking'.
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  1114. When you mentioned Peter FitzSimons, I thought you were going to include that nut job wife of his that, in applauding her idol Jacinda's additional quarantine mandates, referred to Australia as a 'bin fire'.
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  1115. Douglas highlights an observation and conclusion of my own. It seems that people who challenge those insisting we live in a 'single truth', 'accept what we say' and 'do as we say', 'abandon your traditions' society are labelled "right wing extremists" and yet It's all those things which are actually extremely 'right wing'.
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  1116. Well said. I'm guessing father in the British forces. I lived in Malta in the sixties. Dad in the RAF.
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  1117. You can take a lot of what Katie Hopkins says with a pinch of salt. She does however 'strike a chord' in terms of pushing back against the 'holier than thou' brigade and all the control freaks that are running this country into the ground. A few years ago, she would have been applauded for having the guts to be prepared to take the consequences of free speech.
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  1118. I'd be OK because I've got Roman, Norman, Welsh and Viking ethnicity. Not sue why I looked Chinese when I was little, but I may as well bung that in the mix too.
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  1119. Keep on hammering them Neil. Unfortunately, there's too many people are willing to move on and gladly embrace the next episode.
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  1120. I suppose I should be surprised by the comment made by the police but regrettably, the complete disdain they have for decent members of the public is to be expected.
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  1121. Wasn't there some high-profile media presenter on this channel that wanted to leave unvaccinated people on the steps of the hospital?
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  1122. How does the Prime Minister alone drive all the intricacies of day to day things like getting a driving licence on time? Surely, finance ministers, and heads of various government agencies have some responsibility for that sort of thing too don't they?
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  1123. The first think it illustrates is the total unsuitability of females in this sort of policing. The concept of 'kick arse' women overwhelming guys in the movie is a dangerous message to send out to young women who would discover the problem when they're put in these situations. I've seen auditing videos of police exhibiting gross unproffessionalism, ignorance of the laws and downright abuse of powers, but when you assault an armed police officer at an airport, you can think yourself lucky if you just get a kick in the head.
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  1124.  @saintsone7877  It leaves me speechless. I seem to recall them saying something about not being so reliant on imports from China and yet here they are closing businesses down with no other option.
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  1125. My father was on board Laconia when it was sunk. He was eventually rescued by the French Cruiser 'Gloire' and taken to a POW camp near Casablanca prisoner of war. Eventually liberated by American troops. He never spoke in disparaging terms about the Americans involvement in the incident.
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  1126. In years gone by, it seemed to be general practice to manipulate the true picture of any set of circumstances. Not, of course, confined to politicians, but they seem to be the 'professionals'. These days, they just lie and simply continue with relative impunity. Sunak is using the old tactic of repetition will somehow hypnotise people into a particular way of thinking. Is it just a coincidence that when I type "Sunak" it auto corrects to "Snake"?
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  1127. I think Putin would regard the United Kingdom as insignificant. To think that Liz Truss had any influence on his decision is probably in the realms of fantasy. She had an environmental portfolio when Russia marched into the Crimean Peninsula in 2014. Vladimir didn't seem particularly worried about Cameron.
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  1128.  @truckerfromreno  The differences in Britain and virtually all of northern Europe are cultural, not ethnical.
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  1129. I don't like Christmas because (if you talk to my wife) I'm a miserable old git. Even though I've never been religious, I always use to love Christmas, particularly as a child and despite the season becoming far too commercialised it would be a shame for the joy that I felt as a kid to be lost to new generations. Largely uncontrolled immigration of those with opposing societal views have become 'offended' by the traditions of those that gave them sanctuary and a new life. Those who seek power and profit have capitulated to the pressure.
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  1130. That interviewer later decided to go a few rounds with Mike Tyson to see if he could do any better.
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  1131. It's funny, because when all the bad decisions were being made during the pandemic, we didn't hear much of Mr. Albanese at all. I thought he'd emigrated.
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  1132. I'm 3D printing a nuclear submarine at home if anyone's interested. It should be ready by Christmas.
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  1133.  @neil999ish  Probably sooner than the SSN(R)'s.
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  1134. I think the people of Victoria must work on the basis that the infringement of human freedom is justified by Dan Andrews' idea of "necessity", which is the argument of tyrants and the creed of slaves.
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  1135.  @Rexhunterj  I think the longer a politician has success at the polling booths, the more entitled they feel to do what they like and subjucate the people rather than serve them. During pandemic, Andrews was one of many, paradoxically including some previously unknown megalomaniacs who relished the opportunity for tyranny.
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  1136. Another Muslim apologist. I've yet to hear what they think is reasonable for the Israeli Defence Force to do, considering their role is to defend or respond to attack. Anyone who thinks negotiations with Palestinians is an option is an idiot. The Muslim ideology is wishing death on Americans and Jews.
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  1137. I think there's a number of social skills which are benefited by being part of a collective education system which better prepares children for the reality of the working world. I wonder about the effects of being isolated and not being immersed in a competitive environment. There's also the issue of the instructional skills required by a tutor. Ideally, the tutor would be a trained professional with the knowledge of instructional methods. The problem lays with the accepted standards of teachers and administrators in schools. It's concerning that a child spends twelve years at school and can barely read or write when they leave.
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  1138. And there's me thinking that Stefanovic couldn't be a bigger 'tosser'!
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  1139. I don't know if he still does it, but he use to have this habit of flicking his tongue in and out when he spoke. Trying to think of where I've seen that before.
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  1140. When they use the term transphobic (or homophobic), doesn't that describe someone who has a fear of those things (Phobos being the Greek god of fear). I somehow don't think that's what they actually mean. I think they're referring to a distaste or prejudice. These individuals need to come up with something else, because if they start calling me names, I've got plenty for then.
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  1141. Notice how she quoted the law to warn you against expressing biological facts.
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  1142.  @KitchenAhoy  Any assumptions I make are always with reservations and no great expectancy attached.
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  1143. I think by "Talking to Muslims", you're talking to the metaphorical extended 'hand'. I believe this applies to anyone who imposes or expects a doctrine of behaviour other than normal human decency. Many Muslims seem to find death as a fairly appropriate punishment for just about anything including offering any criticism of whatever the hell is going on in their mind. They're not listening! Let's not completely forget about the Christians either. I think, they think we've all got short memories.
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  1144. It takes time to do things in a hurry minister.
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  1145. I'm seventy-four and since I was a kid, I always considered David Attenborough the 'gold standard' of British television. Now, I can't watch him. When he initially expressed an opinion on climate change, I thought that he of all people was entitled to have his voice heard. When he aligned himself with Greta Thunberg, he lost me completely. It's a shame; he almost made it to the finish line.
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  1146. Over the last few years I've noticed a distinct absence of Australian flags on cars, so it may well be more of a marketing strategy of Woolworths than a social statement. Now if there was a Palestinian flag anywhere to be seen, that would be quite different (which I wouldn't put past them). Anyway, when are these politicians going to stop giving us advice we haven't asked for? They don't take any notice of ours!
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  1147. I personally much prefer to see women play sports in shorts rather than skimpy bikini bottoms. Honest.
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  1148. There seems to a problem. The only public voices against this sort of dictatorial approach to government are the right leaning independent news or social media channels. Unfortunately, the impact appears to be minimal. There's virtually nobody (as far as I can tell), with any clout that presents any opposition. The various premiers (or chief ministers) are still ruling the roost.
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  1149. I live in Australia, and until a few years ago, I'd never heard of Tommy Robinson. At that stage his name was only used in disparaging terms. Then, when I heard him speak I couldn't understand what people found so offensive. It's wonderful to see that he his getting greater support now. I've lost sight of what 'the left' is now. It seems the true 'left' who strove for the rights and well-being of the working class man is being considered 'far right'.
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  1150. I should avoid listening to this sort of thing because not only am I unable to do much about it, but my anger level rises, which probably doesn't do my blood pressure any good. I just feel disgusted at the way the British people are being treated by all the 'powers'.
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  1151. My father was in the RAF from 1937 to 1972. Mother was in the RAF during the war and my brother served for over twenty years. All gone now but I still have a daughter carrying on the legacy in the Royal Australian Air Force over fifteen years service and two overseas deployments. The sad thing was at a centenary celebration in 2020, they focused mainly on trans gender equity and racial diversity as well as recognising the 'significant' contribution of Australian aboriginals in the air force. Not sure what that is exactly but there we have it.
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  1152. I don't consider myself a hateful person and have no objection to those with legitimate contradictory (to mine) ideologies, but that guy makes my skin crawl. We've got some very close contenders in Australia too.
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  1153. I don't subscribe to the Extinction Rebellion or Insulate Britain beliefs or indeed their actions, In fact I deplore most of what they do and say. I think most people would agree that it's appropriate to search for new and innovative alternatives for sources of power, whether it be for transport or infrastructure. I just don't believe all the 'science' or that it's the emergency routinely claimed. Having said that, I think we shouldn't totally condemn those who despite the consequences will still challenge governments or the thinking of the day if they feel a genuine need.
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  1154. How is a flag suppose to be "inclusive" to the point of representing every minority or identity? Having said that, I wish adults wouldn't pronounce their 'TH' as 'F'.
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  1155. People don't realise that there's an opportunity within any job; no matter how menial. I've waited on tables, swept streets, cleaned toilets,. Sometimes holding a job whilst devoting part time in the Army Reserve or additional work at the same time. There's always someone who will see you're willing to work and open new doors that provide new skills.
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  1156. I'm wondering in what manner we collectively actually say "NO"? I'm not even sure people know exactly what's being cooked up and what effect it would have on their daily lives. The logic behind currency is so far removed from the old reference to an amount of gold sitting in a vault in a bank, "digital currency" doesn't seem to mean much more than it does already. It's probably worth explaining that it can be manipulated to mean any individual can be subject to some control on how they use that currency. Not just a case of "It's my money and I can do what I like with it".
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  1157.  @ShoshiPlatypus  I may be a reasonable assumption by some that voting in a certain way or making your views known to parliamentary representatives but they've all demonstrated their complete contempt for the people they're elected to represent.
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  1158. @STONEWALL148  I agree that correct staffing levels should be maintained, although its probably not unusual to have shortages in a highly skilled occupation like air traffic. That can be overcome with overtime and fatigue management regulations. However, we can't assume that has any bearing on this incident.
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  1159. @Ali-ps8rm  My father was an air traffic controller in the Royal Air Force for twenty-seven years out of the thirty-five years of service. I accompanied him at work on a number of occasions, including the long, lonely night shifts. I got the impression that the focus was purely the job at hand. The morale seemed to emminate from the sergeant's mess, which I also attended as a teenager dressed in a suit with cuff links on my shirt sleeves. Different times.
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  1160. You're missing the point! These people in Hawaii have no idea what this poor man went through. If losing his air conditioning wasn't enough, he almost lost his cat!
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  1161. I think the issue goes deeper than Woolworths. I dropped in my local MP's office today and picked a few of those little flags (Australian) on a stick. I stuck a couple on my car and drove around doing some personal business (ironically to Woolworths) and to our local public pool. Not one flag displayed on any vehicle or the council pool.
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  1162.  @nicolecarter1072  You've got to be kidding! I mean I know you're not, but you've got to be kidding!
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  1163.  @marenpurves4493  That's true. In fact it was only the other day that an elderly lady offered me some of hers when the dispenser at the store was empty. I'm guessing most people don't bother though.
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  1164. You're amazing! I don't know how you can remain so calm and collected in just turning up somewhere with the intention of catching a train or arriving in a city without knowing where you're going to stay. I was a little surprised at the sleeping arrangements on the train. Rather close quarters for strangers of different gender.
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  1165.  @lorrainemcintyre4066  It's an indication to me that they're all of the same mind and are only barely acceptable by the constitutional conventions that keep them in order. The minute they see an opportunity to exercise additional powers, they show their true colours. She never looked right to me.
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  1166.  @M21-r6d  No argument there.
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  1167. Wasn't this 'Friend' of the Aborigines raving on about even those who are fully vaccinated but object to or demonstrate against mandatory vaccinations are still "anti-vaxxers". The man is 'unhinged'.
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  1168. I live in Australia and our Prime Minister tried to introduce a bill which would give him permanent authority to enforce restrictions without too much trouble. I believe it was defeated by just one vote. I'm not even sure how that works because the restrictions seem to be at the behest pf the state premiers completely out of the control of the federal government.
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  1169. I follow Dr. Campbell on his YouTube channel and I think it was through a referral by someone else. I must admit that despite my scepticism of data and statistics Dr. Campbells channel gave me a sense that this was something to which I should pay some attention. I think the main motive to listen to anything other than the official narrative was summed up by Neil Oliver who spoke about the need to respond to our "gut instinct" which is an essential and natural prompt to 'fight or flight'. My gut instinct after listening to mainstream media's production line of virtue signalling third rate entertainers, breakfast show hosts and industry financed medical authorities was to sniff the air and smell bull shit.
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  1170. I'm wondering if there was any presented reason or assessment why the last flight required another pilot. I'm assuming that meant in the back seat; not just flying alongside.
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  1171.  @FastJetPerformance  No rationale given for adopting that measure?
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  1172. What a disgusting state of affairs that in this day and age people have to hide their ethnicity.
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  1173. I'm not a scholar; or of notable intellect, but I do make some effort to 'rummage' around facts before forming a conclusion and even then, I get some degree of pleasure if I've discovered something to modify or change my view. I fear that in contrast, many people assume the convenient truth where they don't have to put much effort into thinking, or in fact are incapable of doing so. This is where the mainstream media comes in. It's only on rare occasions where I'm exposed to them; but does anyone else have the overwhelming urge to look around and see if there's a six year old in the room to whom they may be directing their comments?
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  1174.  @l4rrikin  Thank you. I suppose I should become a citizen first though. I've only just got off the dinghy, I mean plane.
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  1175. Unless the SNP and supporters can specifically identify how they're being 'dudded' by the UK and in particular England (who don't have a separate parliament) how will they be better off? If they were independent would they expect a 'EU' type freedom of trade and movement between Scotland and England, or have some sort of border control? Old Nicola hasn't mentioned anything about national defence, protected airspace and waters etc that I'm aware of either.
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  1176.  @victorytilidie  That's what I would expect but this story infers the new legislation prohibits off duty air traffic controllers being contacted to fill in for sick work colleagues.
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  1177.  @indiathylane2158  Exactly. I had my manager ring me at 7pm to inform me that the monthly report I had submitted, indicated that the overtime (of the work unit) was "high". I thought, "It's just gone higher feller".
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  1178.  @indiathylane2158  Exactly. I think Andrew's team is losing the plot.
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  1179. The New Zealand government have declared a plan for taxing the owners of 'farting' sheep and cows to reduce methane emissions. If you're waiting for a 'punch line' to the joke, it's no joke!
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  1180. I've never subscribed to governments arbitrarily handing over important decisions to the masses. Often, the complexities are hidden in very simplistic proposals and usually just end up in a near 50-50 split anyway. Make politicians responsible and ACCOUNTABLE in a real sense. Not just lose their jobs in an election, only to sit on some board of directors for a multi-national company.
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  1181. Did he just say "Aboriginal Australia"?
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  1182. Can we set up a fund to pay for their air fare to Gaza?
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  1183. The West is uncertain of anything? One thing that Putin has made abundantly clear is that he is aware that NATO personnel are actively involved in the operation of the precision guided munitions because Ukraine does not possess the technological capability to operate them. I suppose a thermonuclear exchange is worth standing with Ukraine, isn't it? I assume that would be all Liz Truss' fault.
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  1184. After emigrating to Australia from England in 1970, I finally became an Australian citizen last year. As a gesture of 'welcome to lounge room' my son bought be a boomerang. Guess what I'll be taking with me to any recreational venues now?
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  1185. What about we just say we're not sorry and they just get knotted.
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  1186. I'm not an expert but my sister has been a manager with Alcoholics Anonymous for over twenty years. She, herself is an alcoholic insofar as 'once was, always is', but has been 'dry' for all that time. She tells me that there is a physiological element within certain people that basically ensures addiction. In that respect, I assume that some people fight their 'inner demons' constantly whilst others just lament an otherwise enjoyable social pastime which has produced negative outcomes such as behavioural, financial or health problems. Many years ago, I started jogging, which for me, was hard because my aerobic capacity is not particularly good. As a result, I didn't get too far down the road before I got the overwhelming urge to stop. So, I use to play a little game with myself in separating my mind from my body (sounds stupid) whereby my body starts telling my mind it wants to stop, but my mind is 'in charge' and refuses permission, calls my body a lazy git and forces it to continue. For many years I ran approximately 10 kilometres every day. For me, my God is myself.
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  1187. I would imagine that although the Prime Minister is the appointed 'leader' of an elected party, he (or she) is more of a 'trusted servant' of the party. In that case, surely the members are the ones to decide who serves them best. This of course is on the basis that the party themselves feel that the service to them serves the people who elected them in the first place. That's the theory anyway.
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  1188. One thing the pandemic did do was open people's eyes (certainly mine) to the corrupt and tyrannical tendencies many of people in power or of some influence.
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  1189. Personally, I use to like the old style talent contest shows where half of them were completly talentless with delusions of stardom, only to face the acid tongue reality of the 'bad boy' judge.
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  1190. Is anyone really surprised by any candidate's claim to be concerned about the humanitarian aspect of conflict? I may have missed her concerns of the missiles launched in to Israel over the last twenty years. Maybe lost in the "passage of time".
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  1191. I suppose one has to consider what "conspiracy theory" means. My understanding is that the foundation of the theory assumes the existence of a deliberate deception to hide the truth, often followed by a presentation of what that truth is. Interestingly, during the Covid pandemic, qualified and eminent medical practitioners were being called "conspiracy theorists" even though they were presenting legitimate questions and scientific facts without necessarily suggesting a deception as much as incompetence, narrow mindedness and in many cases megalomania.
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  1192. @tmog1000 I live in Australia but owing to several visits to London, I knew about the degree of automation on the underground. Still, they're paying people to sit up front and open doors for £70,000 a year. I assume there are some trains without much automation?
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  1193. I would probably have made a good Harrier pilot providing there was one button for 'START' and one other for 'FLY". Oh, I forgot the 'LAND' button.
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  1194. It seems most of my life was doing that; or watching family doing it.
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  1195. I live in Australia and any correspondence I forward to my local state or federal MP's is not even acknowledged. I share the ongoing emerging evidence of the problems associated with the vaccine on social media with no response. To see this man almost totally ignored by his peers is probably one of the most disgusting episodes in British parliamentary history.
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  1196. I think I'd be quite happy to be called "Islamophobic" if it means they really piss me off and I'd rather they shove their insane religion up their arse. Unless if course there's a different description for my view. Either way, bring it on.
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  1197. I use to be a big social drinker back in the seventies but don't get the same pleasure from it these days; at least not to the same degree. I'm seventy three and exercise regularly (swim a kilometre three times a week) so I just have a couple of beers Friday evening.
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  1198. Ban alcohol?? Where do you get these unprecedented and dangerous ideas minister??
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  1199. This Gaunt fellow just doesn't get it. When a company 'peddles' a social message outside their purview, then people should voice a disapproval. I'm sure Tesco would rather get the message that people are pissed off with this crap and be given the opportunity to respond (one way or another) rather than customers just go somewhere else.
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  1200. Kamala Harris a problem? Don't make me laugh!
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  1201. @hoffmoid  I'm struggling to think of one quite as bad. Rudd is a contender. There have been a few ropey Liberals in recent years, too, if I'm honest.
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  1202. @patscott6365  She always puts on this 'air' of giving 'sagely advice' not to be in question. Makes me cringe almost as much as Albanese.
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  1203. When I was nineteen and still living in England in 1969, I seized the opportunity to take advantage of a subsidized passage to emigrate to Australia. I kept my intentions to myself and close family up until the final couple of weeks before leaving. When I eventually told my work mates, instead of the anticipate reaction of awe and envy, I was greeted with incredulation that I would want to do such a thing. I couldn't understand why they weren't filled with the same sense of adventure and need for change. When I return to my home town in Wales, apart from those who have died, they're all the same people living there too.
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  1204. Talking about honours for the guilty. I live in Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 and the Chief Health Officer responsible for dictating the mandates at the time, was appointed as the state governor just before the premier (who appointed her) decided to slink off into hopeful obscurity herself. I'd like to see them share a cell.
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  1205. If I was to meet that person, I could probably have an intelligent respectful conversation with them. That is in the absence of introducing 'conditions' on how I personally view the world or how I use the language that I've been speaking for seventy-three years if you include some incoherent babbling in the first eighteen months or any given Friday night.
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  1206. Does anyone actually believe there'll ever be some sort of continued harmony in the region? There's a perpetual transgenerational hate between ethnicities and religions. It's time we just accepted that it's the default mindset of the Arab and Islamic world, and in it's current form, is not going to change. We may as well abandon all our sympathy and humanity because they have.
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  1207. I think Albanese uses expressions like "This bloke here" in an attempt to represent himself as the typical Aussie boy or 'Ocker' as some use to say. He does the same thing in often referring to some sporting event or popular sporting identity. He's a complete knobhead!
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  1208. I'd be interested to hear someone actually define the "right" and "left" and how people's views fit into those categories. Very "pigeon hole" thinking in my view.
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  1209. I visited Paris sixteen years ago. I could see the signs of decay caused by the immigration from sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian sub continent even then. Mix all that with illegals from Eastern Europe, and you've got a third world country with nice old buildings.
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  1210. I'm not big on nationalism. Our tribal instincts draw us towards a need for belonging to somewhere, but we shouldn't be blind to the fact that a fisherman in Scotland probably has more in common with a fisherman in Argentina than he would with those shing their arses in the offices of London (no offence). I'm a British national (Welsh) and I've lived in Australia for exactly fifty-three years but only assumed citizenship of this country since September last year. I have no intention of renouncing my British citizenship and wouldn't know how to do it anyway. if I rang the Home Office, would they have a record of my British Citizenship from the sixties? However, if I wanted to hold political office in Australia, I would have to do exactly that.
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  1211. @Theactivepsychos  Suggesting that the police don't do what they're not there to do anyway (and certainly don't do it for anyone else) is hardly a "call to action". If only they were that susceptible to suggestions (like deterring crime and bringing people who steal, assault and kill to justice).
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  1212. NO. I certainly wouldn't recognise it as a pedestrian crossing. Maybe they need to breed colours into zebras! If they think this is doing anything to 'endear' us all to the LGBQXYZT plus and minus "community", they're dead wrong! My son's homosexual and even he reckons it's bullshit!
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  1213. These people are no different from the loons that glue themselves to the M25. They care only for their political agenda and it doesn't matter who suffers as a result. I'm afraid though that once you're a politician, always a politician; particularly problematic when you've been going around telling the truth.
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  1214.  @lsbfilmproductions  Thanks. There seems to be a lot forgotten.
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  1215. It's understandable that a politician gets caught out with a 'quiz type' question even if it's something they should know. You would think though, he would have been better to deflect the question or just admit that he couldn't remember for that moment. To try and stumble into starting to produce figure from his arse (even with a decimal point) was fatal. He must have been talking to British MP Diane Abbott.
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  1216. I wonder why it is that you never seem to hear of anyone taking or being offered a antibody titration test to see if people actually need a booster. I had such a test to determine the concentration levels of antibodies for Hepatitis B and was advised that I already had sufficient immunity so I didn't require a booster. To be honest I don't even remember having the jab for it!
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  1217. I can understand how her mind isn't totally focused on the subject at hand because like her friends are waiting for her to play hop scotch as soon as she's finished.
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  1218. I think it's a bit presumptuous to try and analyse Elon Musk . What's impulsive for many would probably be something quite different for someone who can think at greater speeds and volumes than most others. Musk has actually been quite candid regarding his concerns about the dangers of the pace and direction of AI.
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  1219. She must be a journalist of high integrity because after she slagged off at the royal family, she still put her personal feelings aside and forced herself to travel first class to London for the Queen's funeral procession.
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  1220. She won't want any nuclear powered 'vissils' or nuclear 'wippons'.
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  1221. I don't think I'd be too far off the mark if I said this fellow was out to convince your viewers that you are racist. I think most of us would have already dismissed that analysis.
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  1222. Islam is now just the 'new face' of religious doctrine where the leaders and zealots wish to impose control over others. The Christian church did it centuries ago and to some degree, are still doing it. The main difference now is the response to offence taken by Muslims and their willingness to intimidate decent people and disrupt our social fabric.
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  1223. Where are the husbands, brothers, fathers, uncles, of these women getting assaulted by violent freakazoids?
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  1224. I was watching live camera footage of Heathrow yesterday (around 1pm local), and there were flights landing every minute (probably 45 seconds).
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  1225. Couldn't agree with Rob more! It was a real awakening as to the relish that those with power or influence inflicted guilt, pain and suffering on anyone who resisted their tyranny.
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  1226. Isn't it a shame that a country so sophisticated and cultured and who strive for perfection in many of the things they do, should emerge into a modern mechanised world with a medieval mind set and bring so much wrath and destruction upon themselves. It's a testament to the character of the Japanese people that they have literally risen from the ashes and brough peace and prosperity back for the benefit of generations that followed.
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  1227. I didn't have a television for twelve years when the kids were growing up, then a neighbour gave us one with a really bad picture, so I eventually bought a new one. Can't say it's been a particularly good investment. Never watch the news, current affairs or Aboriginal propaganda. 'Doc Martim', 'Frasier' and 'Heartbeat' is about my limit.
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  1228.  @sistersusie8569  It's probably the one positive aspect of the pandemic insofar as they have revealed themselves for what they are.
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  1229. Is anyone listening to what Fauci says?
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  1230. Does Guyana want any new citizens because I'm packed and ready.
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  1231. I get the impression that Jacob Rees Mogg lives in hope that the party will eventually revert back to conservatism. Unfortunately, the House of Commons doesn't seem to be the place to deal with that, or in fact address any of the real problems faced by Britain.
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  1232. So, if I understand it correctly, despite the fact that the car has a giant bank of fully charged batteries to provide propulsion, it can't somehow be used to recharge the little battery used for lights etc??
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  1233. Is anyone watching the minor parties and independents? It just seems all about these two.
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  1234. I would agree that the projected cost for the Commonwealth Games is too much. Having said that, I would guess that the measures Dan Andrews and his gang took during the Covid-19 that crippled the economy of the state would no doubt have left the Victorian government a bit short. No doubt the money that would have been spent on the games will be prudently distributed for the benefit of the state's citizens.
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  1235.  @richarddumont5389  Yes, I was vaguely aware that they didn't play a particularly significant role apart from occasionally intercepting V1's but still it's probably worth mentioning that they were actually there.
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  1236.  @johnburns4017  The use the front end of the Comet for the Caravelle too.
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  1237. I wonder if any of them could tell us why they've left at least one safe country of refuge to get to the UK?
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  1238. I grew up in the fifties and sixties; often lived in RAF married quarters (Dad was in the RAF) where some of the kids were products of mixed marriages, Typically, Chinese (Hong Kong), Singaporean, and Jamaican. We were obviously aware of the difference in appearance of these kids but at the age of ten or eleven, I wouldn't have known what racism was. Ironically, when I was quite young I looked Chinese and one of the ladies from Hong Kong use to mistake me for her son (at a distance) and yell out for me to come inside for dinner.
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  1239. I think it's worth noting that Nigel Farage resonates with a lot (millions) of people who are not all completely stupid. Some inevitably look to Reform as an alternative to the treachery bestowed on the British people over the last few decades. The problem Farage faces is how to fight and win without scheming and bending the rules. When Howard Hughes faced a senate subcommittee and was challenged about his practice of 'courting' politicians for favourable outcomes by wining and dining them etc, he freely admitted that was true and would cease the practice as soon as Pan Am and the other airlines did the same.
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  1240. I saw something on television some time ago that revealed what 'Clinically proven' meant in advertising various food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Basically it means there's no clinic and no proof.
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  1241. The first time I went to London was with the Boy Scouts in 1961. Everyone (that I noticed) was white and many of the men (must have been rush our) were wearing bowler hats and carrying a brief case. umbrella and newspaper. I don't think there was even any mini-skirts then.
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  1242. @Aussie-Nan  You're absolutely right. I emigrated from England to Australia in 1970 at the age of nineteen. It pains me to see what's happened to Britain. I still have to watch television shows like 'Heartbeat' to keep the memories alive.
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  1243. Are these foreign born Australian citizens who made a pledge to obey laws and respect our values etc? So why are the sill 'welcome to country'.
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  1244. How dare he talk in such disparaging terms about the fine people of the British press!
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  1245. Considering that the Labor Party are the political arm of the union movement representing the working-class man (or woman), I wonder how they feel about all this focus on Aboriginal activists. Worth all the billions of their taxes?
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  1246. Would it matter if Nigel Farage was a "racist"? These days that's just a word used against people who want their country to be their homeland and not the dumping ground for the failure of others whose allegiances lay elsewhere.
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  1247.  @ianbackman1045  I was wondering who would be the first. You guessed it. Classic episode
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  1248. I bought my first Toyota this year. It's a 2,5 litre petrol engine Camry. My previous vehicle is a 4 litre Ford Falcon (Australia). That's about the limit of my contribution to the planet Greta.
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  1249. London seems to have become an immigrant infested 'Gotham City'.
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  1250.  @CharlesYeo-qs6nb  I suspected his unswerving attitude to Brexit would cloud some of the facts. Thank you.
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  1251.  @susanlbk  Australian Government Department of Health, Australian Immunisation Handbook. Vaccination Procedure Preparing for vaccination Valid Consent Criteria for valid consent Paragraph 2.
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  1252. ​@jojowynne233 That's the idea that none of the belligerents in the conflict actually want.
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  1253. What are we going to do now? She said that she, and her government are the source of a single truth!
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  1254.  @jamiecbs  I think it removed 'Englishman' and inserted 'boy' with some other adjective. In avoiding one sensitivity, it seemed to move into another.
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  1255. @roberttg5108  I assumed that was the case.
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  1256. Once they leave the borders or shores of a country obliged to provide refuge or process their requesr for asylum, they become illegal immigrants. There's a few options as to how they're managed. Staying in Britain is not one of them. Britain can still take it's share of legitimate refugees as per a UN agreed distribution process.
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  1257.  @ewthmatth  A sport type shoe. Sometimes called 'Joggers'. Mine are more of a casual 'walker' style that doesn’t suggest I'm actually running anywhere. I think 'Addidas' started the trend.
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  1258. My pronoun for that is 'Freak'. The pink guy needs to be informed that he doesn't have the authority or power to manipulate the English language to suit his own twisted ideas.
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  1259.  @Mounhas  I'm generally quite fit but like many people of my age, the sense of balance is not the same as it was when I was younger, so even walking isn't as 'true' as it once was.
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  1260. British police run by Muslims.
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  1261. I've heard that Boris likes a mass debate.
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  1262. So 'has been' entertainers are dictating our personal medical regime now. I'll send him my colonoscopy photos if he wants them.
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  1263. Is it just a coincidence that these are all women who undoubtedly subscribe to things like "toxic masculinity" and "patriarchal society" etc?
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  1264. I live in Australia, and this woman is a deranged activist who just thrives on perpetuating hatred. A vile individual.
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  1265. I live in Australia and I must that there have been times when I've focused on things other than British politics. When I first noticed the term 'Brexit' being used by my British Facebook friends, I though they meant a breakfast cereal.
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  1266. I live in Australia and I don't know any of my extended family or friends who don't feel that we have an obligation to have the vaccine (if not being mandatory). A friend of mine once said "If you were the only one that could see in a world of blind people, they'd lock you up".
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  1267. Third grade graduates making the UK a third-world country.
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  1268. This accusation of being "far right" has fallen into the "So what?" category. It's an expression only worthy of ignoring.
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  1269. Why are we still giving her 'oxygen'. She's only relevant if she keeps getting air time.
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  1270. I think that judge has the "Humpty Dumpty' (Through the Looking Glass) philosophy on the meaning of words. "When I use a word", Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, "It means just what I choose it to mean; neither more or less".
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  1271. We've had our fair share of propaganda in European and other 'western influenced' countries too. Particularly so over the last couple of years and certainly since the invasion of Ukraine. People have been suspended or banned from social media for expressing views or presenting facts that question or contradict an official narrative. We've got the additional issues of people using historically accepted terms that minority groups interpret (deliberately) as offensive or hate speech; using race or gender as a reason to report the 'offender' to the authorities.
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  1272. He doesn't talk or walk belligerent? How do you walk in a belligerent manner? The two drinks he had must have been in two litre containers.
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  1273. I think there's a flaw with the concept about the case when you want someone to repeat something you like and so you give them positive feedback. I had a friend who lived with his mother and complemented her when she made him a prawn curry meal. He subsequently not only endured prawn curry almost every second meal, but she progressively reduced the effort and essential ingredients. He eventually threw himself off a high rise building in Sydney. Fortunately he (like me) was a skydiver and it was a parachuting stunt, so he landed OK. Just got arrested.
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  1274. If you do what you think is right, you'll find a way through adversity.
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  1275. What's wrong with being against a barbaric death cult? That's not racist, it's anti-fascist.
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  1276. She seriously thinks that insulating every home on one tiny island is going to save the planet? I think they need to be put in a 're-education' facility.
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  1277. But doesn't Sadiq Khan, Klaus Schwab and Bill Gates know what's best for us? They're the experts in.....OK, what were they experts in again?
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  1278. My mother was at RAF Coningsby when the crews of 617 assembled before they formed up at RAF Scampton. She worked in the officer's mess and use to feed 'Nigger'. I've seen 'The Dam Busters' on free to air television many times, even quite recently, and they leave the name in the script. I think they add some disclaimer in with the credits now, outlining "expressions of the day" or something like that.
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  1279. It's the first time I've looked at your channel and I'm not sure if I was surprised to hear an Australian accent or not. It's interesting to see some of the signage written in English. I live just north of Brisbane and there's a very large shopping centre mid way, which always seems much busier than that. I suppose finances are tighter in Moscow?
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  1280.  @TravellingwithRussell  There's probably nowhere near that many. To be honest I only generally go to the one locally and it's not that big. I drove from Sydney to Perth and back in 1976 and set a new WA skydiving record. Didn't see one mall 😉
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  1281. When people use the term " it's obvious," they're intimating that's it's obvious to them, and it should be obvious to everyone else. Politicians begin a statement with the word "clearly" to suggest that there's no room for contradiction in what they say. When people say "I'm sure," I turned the stove off, it means they're not sure at all. All pretty obvious, really.
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  1282. There is a tendency to use terms like left and right to simplify who is right (ie correct) and who is wrong when it comes to opinions. It really boils down to the ebb and flow of human nature. I think it was Mick Jagger that said "We were always fighting the 'system'; now we are the system". Christianity or any other religion is definitely not the solution. He must think that we've forgotten about the last few hundred years.
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  1283. To quote ex US Navy 'RIO' Ward Carroll, a case of "shooting the arrows, instead of the archer".
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  1284. It's funny. A couple of weeks ago I was all for someone just driving over the top of them; but now I feel it's a bit of a shame that someone who stands up (or sit down) for something they're passionate about and willing to suffer the consequences has to be thrown in gaol. Hopefully, the message will sink in.
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  1285. I am a great admirer of you and your work. I even unashamedly plagiarise some of your thoughts as my own when I discuss things with people. However, I wish I could share your views on this but I falter at that point. I too, have stood in awe and absorbed the magnificence of such places and felt that these things must be good for me to feel this way. What most ardent republican doesn't feel the hairs on his neck stand on end when he sees the Queen's Horse Guards emerge from the London mist and move past with not a word spoken. The reality though, is quite different and I fear is not as good as it seems.
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  1286. I have a certain amount of scepticism regarding the climate change narrative but like most people aren't totally oblivious to the need to do things cleaner and greener etc. I listened to George's account and was particularly interested to hear what he said about farming. I've been a critic of farming practices for some time which is in contrast to the respect I have for those who work damn hard on the land. He sort of lost me when he said that Russell Brand had his admiration when he was building a "revolutionary left" (presumably a good thing?) but was now promoting opinions popular with the "far right". How he comes to that conclusion is not abundantly clear to me. Apart from revealing a partisan mind set, those sorts of comments are just incendiary and detract from rational debate.
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  1287. During the pandemic I was called an idiot and I had no right to question 'The Science'. Interestingly, when they put the word "The" in front, it sort of means "no further discussion. Well, this sound like "The Science" to me.
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  1288. The aim of the Arab Islamic mind was identified decades ago and ignored. We've now got the use of very loud audio equipment and a 'Lawrence of Arabia' lookalike announcing a call to prayer over the River Thames from the Tower Bridge. They are making their claim on their new territory, and no one is doing anything about it.
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  1289. You look at the countries Middle East and the Mediterranean as they once were and see that they were the 'seat' of civilisation. Engineering, mathematics, architecture, astronomy, navigation, medicine etc, were all highly advanced for the time. When you look at them now and even without the effects of more modern warfare, you wonder what happened. The discontinuation of progress and they're demise seems to have started over a thousand years ago.
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  1290. Brown was a supporter of the criminal BLM organisation. Just because someone is a decorated military pilot, it doesn't mean anything in the world of politics. Herman Goering was a highly decorated pilot and led the famous 'Flying Circus' squadron formerly commanded by the equally famous Manfred 'Red Baron' Richthofen during the first world war. Former US navy pilot, 'Randy' Cunningham, was a Vietnam air 'ace' but ended up in prison for bribes taken whilst in the US House of Representatives. The focus on quotas, diversity, etc, has had a detrimental effect on Western military organisations. Trump said he'd do something about that, and he's doing it.
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  1291. I think I'm going to be sick.
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  1292.  @007JHS  Of course; I use it regularly.😉
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  1293.  @johnclements6614  Where is Sir Humphrey Applebee's when you need him.
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  1294. I use think he was OK, but how wrong could I have been? He's just a bullshit artist. Who goes to bloody hospital because they've got the Omicron variant? I wouldn't go to hospital if I had any version of it?
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  1295.  @professormcclaine5738  Tempting but no.
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  1296.  @missmadelinesadventures3278  I think one problem is that all the stuff that's fattening seems to smell and taste the best.
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  1297.  @missmadelinesadventures3278  Not when I'm making it it's not!😉
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  1298.  @frankgradus9474  I'm generally aware of all the crap that goes into processed food. I rarely eat fast foods and have a daily intake of fresh fruit and vegetables. I make up my own drink of fresh lemon, cucumber (which I discovered is a fruit) and fresh ginger blended with a couple of litres of water. I do a non-stop free-style kilometre (20 laps) three or four days a week along with twenty (slightly inclined) push -ups and 20 unassisted squats each day. I'm seventy-three in July.
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  1299. Spot on.
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  1300. These two will be revealed as the clowns that they are. Border control man? Whose border is he controlling?
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  1301. Sheen has aired too much of his political laundry.
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  1302. Does anyone proof read this blog? The wording on the actual clip is 'UNCACCINTED".
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  1303. I'd be interested to hear someone articulate exactly how their lives will change one way or the other. Despite the meritocratic nature of the Westminster system in Britain, it has been given a vasectomy at some point since Margaret Thatcher left. I live in Australia now but grew up in England in the fifties and sixties. Although at a young age I wasn't immersed in 'issues' I had a strong sense of the patriotic presence around me. The British police and military along with education were considered the standard by which others were judged. I'm wondering what's there now. I feel like I've abandoned a ship and I'm watching it sink. Unfortunately, my dinghy's got a hole in it.
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  1304. It's puzzling to say the least. One would be forgiven for thinking NATO is the means of military cooperation. I wonder if it means that that British service personnel will be called to actively defend any country which may be embraced by the EU but not NATO like, I don't know, maybe Ukraine!
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  1305. Time to start making Muslims feel uncomfortable. Make them all aware, that their attitude is not acceptable in Britain or any other secular country. If they want to follow Islamic practices, they need to go to an Islamic country.
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  1306. I think it's hard for 'ordinary' people to comprehend the mind set of those who decide to attack or invade someone else's territory. To most, it would appear to be an all-round bad mistake without too much thought to the response or end game. I can only assume that Putin was advised that there would be very little resistance and a 'walk in the park' with little or no bloodshed. Just as well leaders of NATO countries don't think that way.
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  1307. They encourage you to "work smarter" by making sure you drink more water to replace lost fluid.
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  1308. I do like listening to you talk, but I must admit I'm struggling to hang on. Liz Truss is the worst Prime Minister ever? Without it even being questionable? So that conclusion is born out of an objective assessment, giving consideration to prevailing circumstances, time frames, and outcomes, and there is nobody worse; ever? I don't think I've heard such an ill-informed, biased, subjective remark. Well-founded criticism of Nigel Farage or Tommy Robinson that makes any sense or holds any water seems notably absent. Unfortunately, the state of affairs, which have been denied by "liberals" and ignored by the government, have finally caught the attention of others. You could blame Farage and Robinson for that if you think that everything was going 'swimmingly' beforehand.
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  1309.  @AliBaba-fu8oy  Yes. They looked like regular visitors to McDonalds.
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  1310. I think there should be a closer look at school teachers and administrators who we entrust with children and who postulate this sort of thing.
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  1311. I've been a follower (not a disciple) of Russell Brand for about twelve months now. Although his appearance and past 'antics' have not appealed to me, his view on the sort of topics he presents does somewhat resonate with me. He's occasionally quite funny in his delivery. I think it would be a bit naive of anyone to exclude the motivation of making money and considering social media channels as a business venture. Overall, I think Russell, and people like yourself, Niel Oliver, Richard Vobes, Dr. John Campbell, to name a few, provide an invaluable service in unveiling the truth behind the mainstream news.
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  1312. Regardless of any partisan leanings people should hope (maybe naively) that whoever is in government will do what is best for the nation as a whole. However, I think it's a big mistake to totally rely on government for your own future. Statesmanlike speeches made with subliminal messages to remind us of the past is not particularly inspiring. Listening to promises which traditionally are rarely fulfilled is just a waste of time. Probably more important to see if they do things that they said they wouldn't.
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  1313. I live in Australia, and I don't watch the mainstream news, but I can hear what's being said from my 'office' if my wife is watching it. The other day I heard an ABC (Publicly funded) news presenter use the term "far right" four times in thirty seconds in reference to those attending the ceremony in London on Remembrance Day.
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  1314. I live in Queensland, Australia and the lockdowns, vaccine mandates, travel restrictions and state border closures were the purview of the various state governments being advised by their respective chief health officers. As means of some sort of redress for their actions, I've written to my state MP asking what sort of accountability they're going to accept for doing what they did with little to no scientific or medical basis. After a couple of months, I received no response. I forwarded a reminder and CC'd it to the opposition leader. Still no response.
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  1315. I live in Queensland, Australia and the vaccine has become like a social credit system where vaccinated people are rewarded for obedience and compliance. Those that are not are punished and deprived of access to everyday activities and services. Clubs, pubs, theatres, cinemas, restaurants, cafe's and government managed galleries, museums and libraries will soon be off limits. Oddly, this will be implemented when a target of 80% vaccination rate has been achieved. Can't see the logic there.
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  1316. I didn't hear him explain specifically how the danger of AI would perceivable manifest itself.
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  1317. I find it a bit disturbing when I see these 'latter day Englishmen', that despite being born in England, they speak as though they've just got off a boat from somewhere.
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  1318. I doubt if it's been an individual choice of the players because it's almost impossible to have a group of eleven or twelve people to all share exactly the same opinion on an issue unrelated to the reason behind their being together in the first place. They've no doubt been coerced or prohibited by someone in authority. Apart from that, it's fairly clear that anyone who thinks a modern society can exist without mining is deranged.
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  1319. She should be considered an irrelevance. Her comments probably won't change the strategy of Aboriginal activists like Lidia Thorpe who uses the situation in Gaza for their own purposes.
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  1320. You're wrong! Australians do like, or at least capitulate to, being bullied and told what to do and think. The past few years should have made that abundantly clear. They didn't use to, but they do now.
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  1321. I'm fortunate insofar as I don't know anyone who elects their own pronouns but if I come across someone who objects to the traditional binary pronoun, I have a 'colourful' assortment from which to present. They can pick one.
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  1322. It seems to be a standard procedure for failing politicians with nothing to say, to inject little pockets of 'feel good' trivialities like the 'Matildas' and 'Vegemite'. I have no particular party loyalty, but he's got to be the worst Prime Minister Australia's ever had.
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  1323. Whilst all this 'performative politics' continues, 'they' come, and mob rule reigns supreme to thwart the will of the people most effected by the outcome.
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  1324. There seems to be an insanity creeping into society at the expense of achievement. In my lifetime men have climbed Mt. Everest, man went into space and others have gone to the moon. I've flown in the world's first jet airliner. A human received a heart from another. There always seemed to be something amazing happening somewhere. It seems now there's a concerted effort to make sure people don't do or say anything. I can't even buy a beer in a pub because I refuse to present proof of vaccination.
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  1325. Unfortunately, the words aren't falling on "deaf ears"; they're falling on hardly any ears. There's a real danger that the issue is going to be just ignored and forgotten. Unfortunately, I live in Australia but if I was in the UK I'd be writing to my local MP and asking him (or her) to explain the absence.
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  1326. I could never stand his juvenile condescending way of referring to Australians with terms like "Larrikin", "Dink Di" and "Aussie Mateship" as though we're all defined simply by where we're born. This was his cringeworthy attempt in courting some form of endearment. Now that he's identified around half of the adult population as "dinosaurs" and "dickheads", I think he can let himself out.
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  1327. I'm looking at all this from a distance, and I find it astounding that people can't see that Britain is capitulating to Islamists. Their strategy is slowly eroding all the barriers to a takeover. The issue of the introduction of blasphemy laws has already been discussed in parliament, and it's probably only a matter of time. Of course, when the house of cards collapses, those who have failed the British people will have the means to escape to a country that has kept Islam in its place.
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  1328. In th future it will be a case of drones against humans. They should make a film about that.
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  1329. I just don't get this "Pride" business. What's there to be proud of? Is there some sort of achieved personal goal? I'm not really familiar with Suella Braverman other than she's expressed concern about the effects of uncontrolled immigration. Was there something else? Great cartoon, by the way.
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  1330. Surely the aim of this interview wasn't to get a politician to blame their own party for failure!
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  1331. When he talks about "scale" and "alliances," I guess the EU is representative of that in terms of an agreed process of trade that benefits all participants. So why should that all cost as much as it does and the intrusion into member nations sovereignty (despite claims that it doesn't). Australia relies heavily on its primary industries, but I'm not aware of any existing single market agreement outside of standard contractual arrangements and government approvals. It seems that any failure of Brexit is the continued habit of just saying it's failed.
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  1332. I can remember it was a common career goal for many young boys (in particular) to become a policeman. It was considered a noble and respected profession not dissimilar to that of a military career. The television portrayal of 'Dixon of Dock Green' probably, in part way, contributed to that image. I look at them now, hatless, with their hair buns (for men), tattoos, hands in packets or fiddling with their nipples and chewing gum and I feel a great despair.
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  1333. I've just bought a brand new Toyota Camry with a good old fashion petrol engine. It takes ages for the tank to need filling, it makes enough noise so people don't step out in front of it but still doesn't annoy the neighbours. My son hired a hybrid Corolla to see what it was like and it switched to the petrol engine as soon as it reached 50 kph. He bought a petrol one.
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  1334. Are we looking to 'celebrities' for inspiration now?
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  1335. I worked in a management role for a city council in Australia. My role regarding finances was generally revolved around scheduled work with a fixed budget. There was however an expectation that I offered our services to external customers (generally construction or facility management companies). In the case of external work requiring contractual commitments, I was subjected to direction from an executive 'board' and I got the distinct impression they were forgetting we were dealing with ratepayers money.
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  1336. To be fair, sometimes you only need to read one page of a document to know what the 'conclusion' is; as long as it's a fire emergency exit set of instructions.
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  1337. It's fine to have an impressionist touch to a portrait, but not in a Royal Air Force uniform.
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  1338.  @majorlaff8682  I think if you stood in front of 4,000 Zulus and used those expressions and they understood what you said, they'd probably take offence.
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  1339.  @lyndoncmp5751  Yes, it was obvious that the film makers wished to illustrate the fact that although the soldiers arrived with their arrogant views, that they were soon to learn that the Zulus were a highly organised, disciplined and courageous body of men. Private Owen in the heat of battle said, "They're braver than we are boyo".
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  1340. One can assess the result in a number of different ways, but it really boils down to Australians being able to smell the bullshit in the air.
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  1341.  @Sporkmaker5150  Was he with the 'Confederate Air Force' as they were known at the time?
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  1342. It's unfortunate that some students don't feel inclined to take advantage of a life experience that someone else is willing to share. I guess they feel they've got nothing to learn.
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  1343. I always came at the bottom of the class in my school years, so my grasp of the medical details is understandably limited. So, I'll defer to the simple analysis of Frankensein's monster when I think about considering a mRNA vaccine, and that is "Bread good; fire bad".
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  1344. She has to "secuwah' the games for Brisbane, Queensland and "Austraya". If she just said Australia, we probably would have worked out the rest for ourselves. Of course the Olympics would serve her well as a nice distraction from a lot of other issues. Has she actually been appointed as the "Head' of Queensland"?
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  1345. I wouldn’t rely on Crisafulli. He doesn't respond to correspondence. Him and the LNP are an irrelevance in Queensland. That's coming from someone who thinks that Palasczuk and the rest of the state premiers (including Jeanette Young) should be in gaol.
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  1346. They talk about "white privilege", and I'm sure that just being black can be the reason for lack of opportunities in a predominantly white society. Then again their seems to be some very privileged black people who become a protected species.
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  1347. At last, someone is saying what we all think.
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  1348. I may be simplifying things, but I think that if anyone arriving illegally (ie not been processed by a European country) should be denied any possibility of permanent residency and returned to the country of citizenship or permanent residency. Obviously, there's some difficulties with establishing citizenship in some cases but the understanding that they're never going to achieve their ultimate and deceptive goal may be a deterrent.
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  1349. It's still going on here in Australia. The other day a well known (left wing) journalist was referring to those that questioned the official narrative as "nutters" on Twitter. I responded by saying anyone with half a brain should look at emerging evidence and think twice. He's blocked me from following or commenting.
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  1350. Let's not forget the billions (that's with a 'B') poured into the National Indigenous Australians Agency operating under an executive order to advise the government on Aboriginal issues.
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  1351.  @marywest6844  I'm sure that's true but I can't help feeling that some people actually like to be controlled.
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  1352. It's funny how the United States withdrew it's membership to the ICC just before it invaded Iraq. So, in fact, in theory, they don't support Putin's arrest? He could stay at George's place. Interestingly, Ukraine's membership hasn't been ratified for twenty years now. Maybe the ICC thinks there's a few dubious characters there, too.
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  1353. I haven't watched 'Neighbours' for many years. There was a time when I did watch it; almost as a protest against corporate news programs, which I refused to watch then and haven't since that time. I can't remember exactly how long ago that was, but 'Toadie' still had a pony tail. I stopped reading newspapers around the same time.
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  1354. I wonder if they'll float like a butterfly and sting like a bee?
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  1355. What could the reason be I wonder!
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  1356. @Bob-us9di  Yes, the new name does conform to tradition in that respect, although I tend to associate 'Achilles' with vulnerability rather than victory, and as told in Greek mythology, it was 'Paris' that killed the poor fellow. That should resonate with the French.
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  1357. It's quite right he should be banned. Anyone sitting down to an English breakfast in London is not to be trusted. Overtly express your loyalty to a terrorist organisation, advocate the annihilation of the Jewish people and drape foreign flags over British monuments and the police will shake your hand.
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  1358. Scientists in government should be, and could be a good thing, except they do have the tendency to "sell their souls to the Devil." They tend to consider themselves "The" science. A move particularly concerning when governments are about to (if they haven't already) signed up to the WHO 'Pandemic Preparedness Treaty'. Still, give the fellow a chance to prove that "change" is possible. It's just that periodically swapping from one of the major parties to the other doesn't seem to bring any real positive change, does it?
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  1359. Is establishing manufacturing for one's products overseas an exception to the rule? No doubt partly due to the behaviour of piss ant unionists who, despite not actually contributing much themselves, want to have a hand in determining how business owners run their companies. Just before I left England in 1979, I worked for the 'Rootes Group' when Britain had a proud motor car industry. Rootes were forced by the British government to set up shop in Linwood in Scotland to manufacture the Hillman Imp. The intention was to inject employment into an economically depressed area of the UK. Unfortunately, the heavily unionised workforce had the habit of going on strike when the pie warmer in the amenities room wasn't working and paid little attention to putting all the bits and pieces of the poor Imp in the right places. I was a union member in local government for over twenty years, and I've seen good union organisers do good things, but it seems to be a rarity. Thankfully, my new Toyota Camry was made in Japan.
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  1360. Morgan is crapping on in the manner that Dawkins (and me) find irritating. Dawkins has already said that there's a plausible scientific explanation which presents a case for evolution down to single self-reproducing identity. How that started nobody knows. Unfortunately, Christians (and others) work on the basis that they do know but they can't tell you how they know.
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  1361. I don't think it's particularly important to keep abreast of political identities or even the details of the electoral process. For many it's too much like doing homework. It's probably more important to take notice of the ideas behind the face of politics.
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  1362. Langton represents the epitome of racism in Australia. She even looks evil. She looks at the world solely through a racist lens.
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  1363. Albanese is an absolute turd. He has no idea about the responsibilities of the military to defend its people by destroying an enemy. You don't deescalate when there is the presence of a foe who would destroy you at any and every given opportunity.
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  1364. Normally I would hold a dim view of ex RAF pilots training potential enemies. However when you consider the recent racial discriminatory (against white men) recruitment criteria, they haven't really been recipients of much loyalty. I could also point out that I lived at RAF Coltishall in the sixties where Saudi Air Force pilots were being trained on Britain's own supersonic Lighting fighters despite the atrocious human rights (particularly for women) record of that country. During the Falklands conflict Royal Australian Air Force 'Mirage' pilots were publicly airing views on how Argentinean 'Mirage' pilots could best engage with Royal Navy 'Sea Harrier' fighter jets.
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  1365. I've just realised that if I sell my house and live in a tent, I'll eliminate the possibilty of house breaking.
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  1366. A real deterrent to illegal immigrants! Five star free accommodation on the Cornish coast! Absolute treachery!
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  1367. My God! I live in Australia and he was just a total embarrassment to himself and the Australian media. Actually, I take that back because the Australian media is beyond embarrassment. She asks him a question and his answer is to accuse her of being a 'moon landing conspiracy' theorist?? I don't like the us of foul language, but what a 'fucktard'.
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  1368.  @xhagast  Didn't go well for them.
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  1369. The UK should absolutely have the right to process illegal immigrants off shore with no provision for residency. Legitimate refugees fleeing persecution or conflict can, of course, claim asylum, but if they've come over from France they're obviously not genuine.
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  1370. The unfortunate fact is that it takes very few people to make significant (largely unwanted) changes within a society. Jordan Peterson talks about this phenomenon in some detail. I must admit I stayed at home and had a family barbeque on the day itself and I didn't wander too far the day before, but I didn't see one flag or any evidence of celebrations anywhere.
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  1371. I seem to recall that the definition of racism was one of assuming superiority of one's own race over another.
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  1372. I asked a nurse if they ever 'aspirated' the syringe to avoid intravenous injection. She didn't know what I was talking about. I knew the answer to the question was "No" anyway, but I was just interested in her response. No criticism of the nurse or any intention to make her feel uncomfortable, but I thought she may relay the question to the doctor. Now I think about it, I should have asked him.
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  1373. When I consider the 'selection' being presented for the future of the United Kingdom, I wonder what it is that people actually expect from them. Time and time again with few exceptions, they've all demonstrated behaviour bordering on treason and tyranny. They seem incapable of dealing with any issue clearly detrimental to society and make no attempt to preserve British traditional ways of living.
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  1374. Hopefully the rugby fans in Wales will voice the same opinion of their first minister.
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  1375. To be honest I tend to forget about the link between 'Emerald Isle' and Ireland. Maybe it's because there are other places that actually have the name or I just associate the place with all the crap that went on there (Northern Ireland anyway) in the sixties and seventies. I assumed the 'Bard' was widely accepted as a terminology for William Shakespeare no matter from where you come. It's probably only the Scots that want independence from the UK that worry about that. Who cares what Obama says anyway?
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  1376.  Iosefo Timoteo  I get that, but that's for those in business to sort out the ethics of making money. It's another thing to use wealth and position in life to influence the public purse for one's own advantage.
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  1377. Lisa Wilkinson and Ray Martin (thankfully before I've eaten) in one hit. Throw in Jacinda and it'll be a projectile vomit for me.
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  1378. I live in Australia but visited the UK and othe European countries several times. It's often a bit of a "hit or miss" with accommodation over there. Normally, acceptable, at least, here.
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  1379. 'WE' haven't got to this madness. For some reason people keep talking as though someone with some authority is dictating what we say and how we say it. There's nothing anyone can do when you use expressions and descriptions that you have been taught from childhood; used in essays to pass exams at school or university and general discourse throughout your working life. If there are sad little boys and girls out there that think I should change a lifetime of logical and civilized conduct to suit them, they are confusing me (and I suspect many others) with someone else.
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  1380. Did you know he went to school with Saul?
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  1381. Reminds me of the Charlie Rich song with the lyrics "No one knows what goes on behind closed doors". I doubt if she's resigning just because of an undying loyalty to the people of New South Wales. Having said that, she was probably one of the better ones.
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  1382. Sometimes you just have to go with a 'gut feeling' and it's surprising how many times it proves correct. His presentation of himself just sends a similar vibe to that of Jacinda Ardern in that's it's an act. As far as the western mainstream media is concerned; I just don't believe anything that's said. Not that I listen anymore.
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  1383.  @janeausten4483  I wouldn't ordinarily care if people want to wear masks for whatever reason; it's their personal choice. The problem I have, is that now it's a overt sign of perpetuating the misery that's been inflicted on us for two plus years. For some people they seem to have abandoned logic and embraced a new type of religion.
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  1384.  @thomasrobert4654  I've got a whole family of toads who reveal themselves in large numbers particularly on warm wet nights. I also have regular visitations from various birds including Lorikeets, Corellas, Galahs, Doves, Crested pigeons, Peewits, Wagtails, Honey birds, Sparrows and the occasional Ibis. Growing fruit can be a difficult thing in Queensland without a lot of pest control. I grew a nice tomato vine at one stage which eventually succumbed to one sort of grub or another. A friend who lives not far from us has some residential koalas and possums which in turn attract rather large snakes.
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  1385. While Australia has evolved with people from many parts of the world, so multiculturalism to a certain degree is inevitable. However, for the most part we have maintained British and other European values making it the success it has been over many decades. However, when you move away from a homogenous society and introduce large numbers of conflicting cultures, it eventually all ends in tears. I'm an immigrant and when I was asked to pledge an allegiance to this country, I took that to mean that I would acknowledge and observe the traditions and values of the country. I doubt if everybody sees it that way.
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  1386.  @kimmogensen5390  You expressed it perfectly in the Danish vernacular. I just added a bit of theoretical discomfort to the person of interest.
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  1387. I don't see how Kate Forbes being a more rational and 'stand up' sort of person really helps the issue. If she's a member of a Nationalist party, that just says enough. They're just immersed in their own sense of national identity and will consider the union with England as a something to be discarded.
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  1388. @Julie-hf4ch  There's existing laws that cover those issues.
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  1389. There's something seriously wrong with that Geoffrey Robinson. Did you notice the way he was swaying like a chained up circus elephant? I'm guessing his opinion is that the UK just accepts the decision of a foreign based ECHR and just suck it up.
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  1390.  @freddiefreeman4119  No, I wasn't joking. There's always some element of speech disfluency when an interviewee has to interpret a question, particularly when the questions are formulated to achieve a user defined goal. Rees-Mogg is arguably one of more articulate politicians. I would think it's fair to say that some of the comments on this thread are from those of a partisan point of view. I live in Australia, so I don't give a rat's arse about the left or right aspect of British politics.
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  1391. It's fairly typical, particularly of this government to go down the emotional and juvenile approach to selling their policies (or lack thereof). I think worrying about whether they can afford to pay for the fuel to get to work each week to earn money to pay for the ham is more of an issue for many people. Personally, I don't see the big attraction of ham at Christmas. I eat ham all year.
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  1392. What's the answer to any questions regarding financial morality? "I've got overheads my boy".
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  1393. Looks fantastic. I'm suppose to be losing weight so you're not helping!😉
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  1394. I'm sure they'll both meet at the hairdressers and sit under the dryers having a great chat. I would have liked to be a fly on the wall when they each put the phone down.
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  1395. Yes if Britain was ten degrees warmer they would be nearly as hot as Australia and we know they can't grow food there.
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  1396. @KevinHearth  Fairly predictable comment, which suggests that blame is going to be the solution to peace.
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  1397.  @ColinGodfrey-sr7bd  You're obviously one of those "bourgeoisie" British citizens who expect the government to give some consideration to the British citizen who has built up a lifestyle through hard work.
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  1398. I literally don't know anyone who goes along with this climate emergency movement. I'm sure they all can see potential for improvement and hopefully can see the huge improvements already made over past decades.
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  1399. If the referendum fails, Albanese will probably just create a Defacto 'Voice'. He'll just get the Governor General to draw up an executive order to create (another) advisory body controlled by all the well known scumbag racist Aboriginal activists, finance Aboriginal land title claims and eventually sign a treaty. Personally, I doubt if an elected Liberal government would do anything much different either.
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  1400. Harris could only possibly appeal to the insane surely. I know Donald Trump waffles on with a lot of bullshit but it would take a remarkable woman to break the 150 year history of being the first female American president (yes, I know that there was some technicality where Edith Wilson took over from Woodrow after he died but that doesn't really count). Kamala Harris is a moron who simplifies complex issues, not because she has the ability to do so, but because she doesn't understand them herself.
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  1401. It makes my blood boil to see the resident citizens of Britian living on the streets when illegal immigrants are housed in hotels and given preference for residential living.
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  1402.  @martinepstein3332  Not for me.
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  1403. I live in Australia and I'm never too sure whether it's a weak government representing minorities or a government sensing the 'mood' of the majority. Some state government leaders and other sitting members were 'swept' back into power even after revealing their zeal for lockdowns and mandates during Covid which indicates some sort of collective insanity. Their attitude towards Israel now, is obviously the result of pressure (possibly threats) from the Muslim element which sits here and other places around the secular world.
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  1404. Maybe the guy in the background has some advice.
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  1405. I think the point the lady was making is that human rights laws can open up opportunities for people to use the term for their own agenda. The right not to be offended by someone who voices a different opinion; the right for me to identify as a sacred goat. I live in Queensland, Australia and we don't have any constitutional rights. We only have what are conventional rights. I'm not vaccinated, so now I don't have the right to go to a pub, club, restaurant, cafe, cinema, theatre, sporting event, theme park, museum, library or visit anyone in hospital. Up until recently, I didn't have the right to cross our state border without going into fourteen days quarantine at my cost.
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  1406. Basically the whole modern era was built on subjucation, oppression, and exploitation of human and natural resources. Virtually everything we have has some link to something we would fund unacceptable today and no doubt many current practices will be considered equally so in time to come. Long after the African slaves had been given their 'freedom' (for what it was), the Welsh miners were subjected to their own brand of slavery in the coal and slate mines, where the systemic destruction of their bodies would be passed down through the generations. For that we got steam trains and roofs for our houses.
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  1407. I've lived in Queensland for forty years and I just don't see any rise in temperature. If anything I'd say it was noticeably cooler! I don't think we've had a particularly hot summer for quite a few years. I seem to remember it being quite warm from the middle of September right through to March. Don't appear to get that these days. I suppose I could be imagining all that!
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  1408. Maybe they need to invent something to protect the solar panels from the sun.
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  1409. The removal of Islam in Britain and other secular countries is well overdue.
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  1410. What about those bloody Swedes and Norwegians then? About time they darkened up a bit isn't it?
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  1411.  @Ajs_1988  You should acknowledge that most people are taught and 'conditioned' to comply with laws or even advice from elected governments and authorities. Generally, this what people consider being a good 'law abiding' citizen that keeps them from getting into trouble or incurring penalties of one sort or another. Governments are very smart too; insofar as pointing out a 'necessity'; a justification for getting people to do things they might not want to do or stop doing things they don't want them to do.
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  1412. Many years ago, I worked as an operations manager overseeing a team involved in the cleansing operations within the Brisbane City Council in Australia. One day, I received an invoice which had been passed on to me by our accounts department for me to authorise payment. It was for a drum of oil. We had no requirement to purchase oil at any stage. I simply sent the invoice back to our accounts department with a note requesting they contact the source of the invoice and establish the actual purchaser. About two months later, the same invoice arrived on my desk!
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  1413. "You do not insult people's faith"? So, are we talking about blasphemy now? If you go around spreading your delusional childish ideas, then prepare to be insulted. Having said that, my 'senses' were assaulted on seeing that 'freak' laugh at his own sick unfunny comments. Watching Harris and the rest of them giggle like schoolgirls on a tour of a men's underwear factory made my skin crawl, so if all the offended religious people want to go for their collective jugulars, that would be fine.
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  1414. Surely, the apologists for this despicable religion can see sense now.
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  1415. When I was growing up in the sixties, my hero was Floyd Patterson. Sydney Poitier was one of my favourite actors. Those sorts of views were also held by my parents, other kids, etc, so I think k the racism was a few racist people making a lot of noise.
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  1416. Apparently, she's building a nice little mansion at my favourite childhood beach in Cornwall. Mawgan Porth (near Newquay) is a quiet little seaside hamlet. Considering the impact of new building materials, you would think an existing house would be sufficient for such an environmental warrior. Another demonstration of hypocrisy.
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  1417. It's easy to say "The sums don't add up" and then move on without explaining why they don't add up. The key word here is "Reform", and if anything needs it, it's British society. Anyway, I guess one day we'll see a statue of a political analyst who got everything right.
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  1418. I think Sir Humphrey Appleby said something along the lines of not bothering the constituents with tiresome details.
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  1419. A business, marketing degree? So, like a sales person?
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  1420. I've not heard one person in favour of 'The Voice' explain what it was suppose to do over and above existing advisory bodies.
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  1421. I knew I shouldn't have watched this and listened to her before I've had my breakfast. She has a bizarre level of facial posturing which I find disturbing. One group of people who decide what's mis or disinformation are the Facebook fact checkers. Someone posted an extract from the British Medical Journal (One of the world's oldest and most respected publications of it's type) and were warned not to post such stuff. The fact checker referred to the BMJ as a 'news blog'.
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  1422. I live in Queensland, Australia, and I don't really know who he is, but I'm guessing I'm not missing anything of any value.
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  1423. I have a daughter who has been in the Royal Australian Air Force for over fifteen years and has just now gone on to reserve status (got kids). Both my parents and brother were in the RAF. Dad for 35 years and brother for 20 years. Recently, there was a television presentation celebrating 100 years of the RAAF. I was quite looking forward to watching it but slowly lost enthusiasm when a large portion of it was devoted to cultural and gender diversity, the great indigenous contribution and the focus on a trans gender medical officer. I do however have the great privilege of taking a (white male) ex RAAF pilot, who has just turned 100 years of age, to lunch each month.
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  1424. Holy crap! She's a professor? She sounds like a half wit and looks as though she's a candidate for heart surgery somewhere down the track, so we'll see how the leaf paste and tree bark works for her.
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  1425. I tend to agree that it can be a mistake to consider complex issues in a simplistic way, but on the other hand the Sir Humphrey Appleby's approach to actually getting things done can result in a lot of activity done "frightfully well" but end up back in the same place. Sometimes, it's better to look at things through the eyes of Victor Frankenstein's monster. "Bread good; fire bad".
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  1426. Nicola Sturgeon, Mark Drakeford, Jacinda Ardern and others are not the problem. They're a sort of catalyst that stimulates the thought process of the human mind. Why do we need to identify as an nationality at all? Why do have flags when we're not going into some sort of medieval battle? We are all conscripted into this common emotional mould that others (like Sturgeon) will use to their advantage. Having separate Welsh, Scottish and the top three floors of the 'Shard' governments are the worst examples of the wrong approach to a united society.
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  1427. When I was twenty, I was accepted into an officer training unit with the Australian army reserve (then called the Citizens Military Forces). Drinking after training sessions was considered compulsory. If you didn't, it put into question your esprit de corps. I left before just before graduating and became a skydiving instructor where once again, getting paralytic after a day's jumping was the order of the day. That level of routine drinking took a long time to get past. I still occasionally enjoy having a few more drinks than is recommended but fortunately I don't seem to develop any withdrawal symptoms when I go long periods (sometimes months) without. Liver and kidneys still functioning fine.
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  1428. There's a classic episode of 'Yes Minister' (Maybe 'Yes Prime Minister') where Sir Humphrey Appleby demonstrates how the wording of a referendum can determine the outcome, in their particular case the introduction of national military service.
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  1429. People appear to avoid sitting next to me on a bus or train, too. I'm a mature age male, I'm average size, and I'm not overweight. I'm hygienic and dress in a smart, casual manner. I don't have tattoos. I have short hair and am clean shaven. According to my wife, the reason people don't sit next to me is because I look like a criminal.
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  1430. Who the hell is Aunty Joy?
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  1431. Please, please, please hold the Eurovision in Ukraine. Donbas would be good. Even I'd watch it!
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  1432. So Starmer believes it's reasonable to conscript young British men to go to a war zone but provides refuge for the young men running away from that war zone. Wasn't he supposed to be cutting foreign aid so he could improve defences for Britain, or did I just miss the point!
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  1433. It's hard for people to unite as one when there's still the residue of the last two years where even families and friends have been opposed and in condemnation of each other. In my case, I have been a lone voice within my circle of people, on my opinion of mandates and directives launched against the community. Although there is 'peace' between us, I know (as in fairly sure) that many think less of me now than they did before.
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  1434. I may sound as though I'm part of some sort of Liz Truss fan club, which I'm definitely not, but I find the list of disasters for which she was apparently single handedly responsible, seem like an incredible achievement for a forty five day tenure and to be honest still rather one of opinion than actual substantial evidence. To think that the confidence in the Conservative Party government was in any way intact during Boris' leadership (or before) I think is rather naive. I'm a bit unsure about Rushi Sunak. I didn't see any outstanding obvious efforts to win over the people, bearing in mind some of the issues uppermost in many people's minds. Maybe I missed something. Liz Truss was interviewed by Knstantin Kisin on his 'Triggernometry' YouTube channel where she gave some account of a self admitted failed economic strategy which she claimed she would not have presented if she had been in possession of certain activities of the Bank of England. Sounds a bit like the 'blame game' but quite plausible, I think.
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  1435. Yet when the Romans, Vikings and Normans invaded and occupied Britain bringing new technology, the people of Britain took that and advanced it further. So, I wonder what's different? I doubt if British colonialism and occupation was any more tyrannical and oppressive than the aforementioned.
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  1436. I sometimes wonder if it's an aspect of evolution. We are told that humans started life in the primordial 'ooze' and evolved through early primates, and now we are what we are. We therefore tend to assume that humans have all evolved at the same rate, and the propensity towards savagery only exists with a few people with mental disorders. The other day, my son mentioned that someone in the street had thrown something at his car because he came close to a youth racing a dirt bike up and down the road (illegally). I walked outside my house to see a group of people standing nearby. Just by virtue of me looking at them, it prompted a violent outburst by some Maori (I live in Australia) guy who was only stopped from assaulting me by a female member of the group. His reaction was quite disproportionate to the circumstances, and I've noticed this is a common thread with the Polynesian people who, by other estimations, are very warm and friendly people.
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  1437. No doubt the source of the 'disconnect' between the police and the general public comes from the top but when you look at some of the attitudes demonstrated by policemen and women (who seem to have plenty of time on their hands) I think the problem sits at a lower level as well. They display ignorance of the law, use laws inappropriately, assume authority that they do not possess and pay little attention to standards of dress or bearing. Some look more like gang members.
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  1438. Come on Tanya; you know you want it, now's the time!
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  1439. I think people are just fed up of these self serving white man hating activists along with the largely unaccounted for billions of dollars already spent on the National Indigenous Australians Agency which is an existing advisory body to the government.
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  1440. I can almost guarantee the people of Australia will vote 'Yes'. There seems to be an unprecedented level of insanity that prevails in our society today that overshadows all logic and reason. Aboriginal activists have a seething resentment and hatred of people of European origin which has been tolerated and paid for by the very people who they hate for decades. Mix all that in with the gender bending, climate change farce, and the blindfolded view of the criminal perpetuation of the conflict in Ukraine by western governments and defence contractors, there is very little prospect that the Australian people will make the right decision.
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  1441. He's had to have a speech therapist to enable him to pronouce 'Nuclear' correctly and realise there's an 'L' in "Australia".
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  1442. Russell Brand is someone to whom I thought I would never pay heed, but he made a comment on his channel that resonated with me. It was that "We should 'unshackle' ourselves form our traditional allegiances". It has synergies with what is being said here in that we have certain partisan views based on trust that we now find shattered. We are probably all guilty of complacency or even apathy insofar as, for the most part, the trust we have placed in politicians and police has born no ill wind, and we accept the status quo. It's abundantly clear to me that the something else needs to take the place of what we have now.
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  1443. It's unbelievable how many of these climate change disciples don't actually know the percentage of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere. I've heard one climate change protestor estimate that it's 20% of the total atmosphere.
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  1444. I don't know whether he's using this as a veiled (and futile) deterrent for illegal immigration or he's just gone mad. I'm wondering what great experiences these 18-year-olds will acquire? I served in a reserve unit in Australia during the Vietnam period. I hadn't been conscripted but was there voluntarily. However, many others were there as a chosen alternative to being called up for full time national service with little enthusiasm for 'experiences'. It's worth noting that as the conflict in Vietnam became less popular and the emergence of 'Flower power' took hold, the Labor (That's how they spell Labour) party was elected in 1972 and abolished national service.
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  1445. Have they gone fucking mad? I live in Queensland, Australia and on the very same day when restrictions start applying to me because I'm not vaccinated (no clubs, pubs, cinemas, theatres. restaurants, cafe's, sporting events, theme parks, libraries, museums), our Premier announces that everyone has to go back to wearing masks. I'm over it they can all go to hell.
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  1446. I must admit to being an advocate of a cashless system. I haven't used cash for years other than inserting a coin in a shopping trolley. That, however, was on the principle of simply moving into a more convenient and efficient means of transacting business and leaving the medieval way of doing things behind. Like many new innovations, they can become manipulated by those with other ideas. I wonder how many people who have regularly mostly use a credit or debit card for purchases would have thought that could be used against us as a social credit system.
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  1447. It's totally naive to think that these people are simply exercising their right to protest and free speech. They are complicit in the move to destroy Israel and the Jewish people. One question which never seems to be asked is "Why are they directing their protest towards the British people?" What do they expect the people of Britain to do? They are a sea of racial hate. They can yell "Free Palestine" all they like. We're not listening.
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  1448. Tell them to shove it up their kilts.
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  1449. You really need to do something about your obsession with Liz Truss. Is she or Boris of any relevance now? I'm uncertain about Nigel Farage's potential because you just can't count people out until they are out, and even then, they can come back in. I wonder how many of your 'leaning to port' supporters would have bet their pensions on Trump not ever being the president again.
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  1450.  @sidsod1616  He did have an uprising.
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  1451. I live in Queensland, Australia and I'm not vaccinated against coronavirus. Consequently as from 17th December, I will not be allowed to attend clubs, pubs, theatres, cinemas, theme parks or nay government owned (actually owned by tax payers) galleries, museums or libraries.
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  1452. I emigrated to Australia from England in 1970. Partly owing to the historical unified status of Australians and Britons, I never bothered with acquiring Australian citizenship. In 2022 (at the age of 72), I eventually became an Australian citizen. This was despite some disillusion as to the conduct of many during the pandemic. From that point, my former admiration of the country I embraced as a young man has been evaporating on a daily basis. The response to the murder of Israeli citizens by considering the murderers as victims has left me hollow inside. I now feel that I have no country.
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  1453. @tazgecko  In theory the GST was supposed to be balanced by lower income tax. Of course, it depended on what people purchased. I think it was also designed to target small business who were perceived as evading tax, which now they would pay when they spent money.
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  1454. We're not to believe the figures from the Gaza Health Minister? Why on Earth would 'he' lie!
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  1455. The answer to the question as to why the British government don't seem to do much about anything may was probably spelled out by Liz Truss in an interview with satirist, author, and YouTuber Konstantin Kisin when she outlined the amount of time spent in court being sued by unelected representatives of various organisations for one thing or another. Basically, the government work with it's hands tied behind it's back trying to avoid being dragged off to defend every single initiative and proposal they make. All of course supported by the best judicial system money can buy.
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  1456. Free the Palestinians? If their as bad as their supporters, why would anyone want them free.
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  1457. "Tolerance" is the key word where things have gone wrong. We've interpreted "tolerance" as being a good thing when, in fact, it's meant an acceptance of an undesirable presence. What happens when a drunk comes into a restaurant with anti-social behaviour? He gets thrown out.
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  1458. It's time for a new leader; after all, it's been over two months! What's Liz doing these days?
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  1459. I live north of Brisbane in Australia. We have a 40 kph (25mph) speed limit around schools at certain hours of the day. With the exception of a couple of arterial roads, a speed limit of 40 kph was recently introduced into the CBD of Brisbane City itself because of dickheads covering their ears with earphones listening to music and walking in front of traffic. Apparently being hit by a bus at 40 kph leaves you feeling a lot better than the previous 60 kph. All roads in Queensland unless otherwise indicated by signage has a speed limit of 50 kph (30 mph). This generally applies to the primarily small residential streets with most of the other arterial roads and bus routes having signage indicating a speed limit of 60 kph (37mph).
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  1460.  @pureblood101  If I were to go over the border to New South Wales to visit my sister or my son and daughter and their kids, I would be obliged to fly back into Brisbane (not allowed to return by road or rail). I would then be picked up at the airport by the authorities and put into a quarantine 'facility' for a minimum of fourteen days at my own cost of over $4,000 (for me and wife).
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  1461. Those sorts of comments are particularly typical of left wing politicians. Calling many of their own citizens names if they don't concur of comply with their ideology. This sort of behaviour was illustrated by a number of leaders during the pandemic. Macron, Trudeau, Ardern and let's not forget that turd Michael Gunner.
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  1462. Another great video. Reminds me of a visit to my home town in Wales in a few years ag when it was -15°C.
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  1463. I can't stand looking at her bizarre facial posturing.
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  1464. More from the religion of peace.
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  1465. I live in Australia and I've been to China, Hong Kong and Singapore but never Japan. Can I get egg and chips there?😉
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  1466.  @uhtred7860  No, but I went black in the face!
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  1467. I think it's safe to say that we can abandon any hope of a forthright, honest approach from all sides of politics. They all demonstrated their duplicity and desire to do anything but serve the people they're elected to represent over the last couple of years.
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  1468. I know exactly how he feels. I spent many, many years attending meetings in my role within local government. After twenty years of service, and the day before I left, I was at an 'end of month' financial reporting meeting. I was continually woken up by the sound of my own snoring (no exaggeration).
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  1469. How on Earth is he still walking around as a free coward.
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  1470. I don't understand why there's a focus on vaccinations as though that ensures no transmissions. Immunizing and protecting yourself should just be a personal choice just like Influenza, Hepatitis or any other communicable disease.
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  1471. You're better than most of these travel programs on television. I wouldn't be too worried about being 83 kilograms (with a whole pile of clothes). I've got a set of scales at home and my wife won't get on them either.
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  1472. I emigrated from Britain in 1970 and I've never felt particularly connected with Australia Day up until told now. Those treacherous barstards can march up and down the street all they like. Yesterday, I turned up at our local MP's office, collected 10 small representations of our national flag, attached a couple to my car, one on my letter box and the rest around the front of the house. We had a family barbecue where my daughter brought along a large Australian flag that we placed in a prominent place. They can stick their Palastine flags up their collective arses. Never surrender.
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  1473. So, the best idea is that the war continues until Russia is defeated, which presumably is very close at hand because they have a butter shortage? I think Trump just sees trying to encourage Zelenskyy in ceding a relatively small area of Ukraine to Russia and stopping the war as first step to peace in the region. A crippled Russia with Ukraine being 'looked after' by those who Putin distrusts is not the way to avoid nuclear war.
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  1474. The judicial system is the cause of so many problems in countries like the USA, Britain, Australia etc. They bring down judgements which are definitely not in the public interest or safety.
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  1475. @dogglebird4430  I always considered the 'National Socialist German Workers' Party' and 'right wing' being a bit of a paradox. Interestingly, Tim expresses a view that Farage supporters are a bunch of malcontents looking for a saviour to haul them out of their self-made misery. It seems to me to be the opposite, whereby people are sick and tired of hearing people highlighting the evils of the emperial or colonial past, destroying statues, and advocating reparations.
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  1476. I watched an ant crawl on the tyre of my brand new Toyota Camry and wondered how long it will take the species to work out the algorithm of the robots in the manufacturing plant in Japan that put the car together. Probably before we set foot on anywhere beyond Mars.
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  1477.  @Riptionator  Well that's a bit insulting and unnecessary, but maybe you didn't fully understand the point I was making. I can personally see the potential of electric cars and possibly even hydrogen power (particularly for heavy vehicles and equipment) in anticipation of petrol engines eventually seeing the end of their days. It just seems that there is very little discussion about some of the processes of those options that 'fracture' the environmental benefits. Hopefully that doesn't sound too much like I've emerged from under a rock.
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  1478. I think using "left" or "right" is a overused term in many points of discussion. People use the expression when discussing things like climate change! Where is climate change or even environmental issues (apart from single issue 'Green' parties) apparent in a political doctrine?
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  1479. These supporters of illegal immigrants still refuse to comment on why they need to cross the channel.
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  1480. Remove the day from the calander and just add a day to people's annual leave. They can just apply for 'Australia Day' leave whenever it suits them. Arrange it with your familly and friends and no one can complain. I'm retired so every day is Australia Day for me.
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  1481. What about all the kids who are taught they're going to hell and burn for eternity if they don't worship a fictitious god by 'good' Christians? There's a lot more of them around the place.
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  1482. I wouldn't entirely blame him if he stayed away from a corrupted legal system and the prospect of two years in jail.
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  1483. How do people die of heat in Britain? Are people getting lost in the vast inhospitable deserts there?
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  1484. Unfortunately, I think it's the first one. Not stupid as in unintelligent, but lacking something in their brain which activates that section that prompts a discerning and questioning of things which don't 'feel right'.
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  1485. I don't subscribe to all this 'pride' and 'trans' bullshit other than 'live and let live' but I wouldn't be surprised if he was pushing the Christian ideology. It's been many years since I went to school but what I had as a kid was religious indoctrination in the guise of religious education. Having said that, if the school doesn't want the teachings of the Christian church, what the hell are they doing employing a pastor!
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  1486. I think that win or lose, both of them will need to look over their shoulders when the dust has settled, because I doubt that either will come out looking all that clever. I would predict them both taking a heavy hit (as Pauline advocates) from the minor parties and independents, particularly in the senate. Mr. Albanese is struggling I think. Is Brian Houston still Scott Morrison's mentor?
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  1487. These are people who have cheered and danced in the streets as Israelis were being tortured and killed. One thing Australia doesn't need is an influx of Muslims.
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  1488. Senate enquiries are a total waste of time. There's no obligation for anyone to actually answer the questions. It's like politicians when they're being interviewed on television; they answer a question that hasn't been asked.
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  1489. Do they come over with their own bloody flags? The British government have failed their country miserably. It's unbelievable how members of parliament aren't strung up by their ankles.
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  1490.  @gore1089  Yes, they seem to talk in 'glowing' terms about the recovery of the economy but the real impact of all this is yet to come; and maybe not that far away. I've noticed my pension fund has lost $10,000 in the last couple of weeks. I don't think the discussion should lie in the debate between Liberal or Labor so much as drastic changes in what sort of people we want to be in government. Many so called leaders, in this country and others have shown their true colours over the last twelve months or so.
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  1491. People can argue the toss about whether someone is a "racist" because of the way their inclined to vote. I don't think people who see a benefit for Aborigines by voting "YES' as racist, but there's one thing that's very clear to me. The intent behind the 'Voice to Parliament' is "Nativism". That's the political policy of promoting or protecting the interests of native/indigenous or established inhabitants over those of immigrants. Interestingly, it was actually the policy of the Nationalist Socialist German Workers Party in the 1930's.
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  1492. I don't think the Governor General "answers" to the monarch. The Governor General is the King's "Representative", not the King's "Delegate". My understanding is that the Governor General ensures that bills which have been passed through parliament are legal and do not contravene the Australian Constitution. The Governor General is not there to promote their own person philosophical ideology or that of members of the Royal Family. It was bad enough during David Hurley's tenure that he was impotent during a period of political tyranny four years ago. We don't need another 'crisis zealot' having any authority.
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  1493. I can't wait for the day when one or more of these people admit they were only conveying the 'official line' despite having an opposing personal view. Maybe they'll write an autobiography explaining how they had to sell their souls. They'll no doubt expect some sort of understanding and forgiveness for 'coming clean'. There'll be no place in hell to hide. Waste of time talking to Morrison or Albanese.
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  1494. My personal observations and experience is that extended family members and people who I know and those that they know have contracted the virus; all of whom have been fully vaccinated, boosted and re-boosted. I don't know of anyone who hasn't been vaccinated (like me) who has contracted Covid. I realise correlation doesn't prove causation but you have to wonder. I look at my personal behaviour and activity and try and see possible reasons why I never seem to get colds or any illness. I don't make a habit of kissing and hugging everyone because I haven't seen them for more than a day. I don't associate with large groups of people or attend large gatherings. I tend to naturally and respectfully 'social distance' from others. I use the hand sanitiser stuff when available in shops and I maintain a (almost) daily exercise routine by immersing myself in chlorinated water for a kilometre swim.
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  1495. This is a case of the majority allowing themselves to be controlled by the insane minority freaks. Where the hell is the teacher's union in all this? Teachers will be afraid to teach, the dickhead schoolkids will take full advantage and the standard of education will degenerate to the point where there is no point.
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  1496. Can parliament also confirm that there's no bones in bananas and eggs don't bounce please.
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  1497. When he talks about "renewables" is he referring to wind? I doubt if solar really fits into the equation. I imagine when we've got a million wind turbines erected, that would produce a cheaper form of energy. What about those snow laden winter days without a breath of wind?
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  1498. Where do you get such silly ideas?
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  1499. In my view the intention of decolonisation is clear. It's to excessively demonise the current British population to the point where they feel they now have no entitlement to retain their own sovereignty and determine their future as they see fit. The inaction against immigration is an example. How can Britain possibly object to having people put shit on it now when they've done so much to others hundreds of years ago; seems to be the inference. It's funny though, how we still hail the achievements and legacy of the Romans, Vikings and Normans in Britain with no destruction of relics, artefacts or structures to remove their history.
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  1500. This is a message that could apply to anyone in opposition. The main hurdle is that in many cases, they're not in opposition to the mandates and discriminatory practices that go with them.
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  1501. I'm a non smoker, and live in Queensland, Australia, where there's been bans on outdoor venues for many years, including beaches (between the flags) and bus stops. One of the problems with all the arguments, for and against smoking regulations, is that you can go around in circles with one point of view fracturing the other. The health argument often points out things like alcohol and food with high sugar or fat content. Ironically, it's likely that the tax on those products probably contributes to health care and pensions. I look back in my early years when I used to attend the various pubs for just the one shandy (which lasted until 10pm) and in depth conversation about world issues and other people smoking never bothered me. Now, if someone smoking is within a kilometre, I'll be looking around for the culprit with my finger on the 'smoking police' number. It's true what Nigel Farage says about destroying the old pubs or at least be the final nail in the coffin. At least with random breath testing people could still go to the pub as long as they didn't drive home. Happened here. No good old pubs now, just a combination of bistros and betting shops.
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  1502. @Runaway Puppet You're obviously enamoured to the point of no further discussion.
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  1503. @Runaway Puppet I constantly gaze at my navel and pontificate.
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  1504. Vegans can put up some logical and convincing arguments about why we should not eat meat. I even agree with some in relation to animal cruelty. In that respect, I would be guilty of "cognitive dissonance" insofar as still eating meat even though I know there's elements which are nor morally right. Neighbours telling me not to have a barbeque is not an option.
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  1505. I'm guessing this would be the fault of the white colonialists, wouldn't it? Or is it all those ant-vaxxers that Michael Gunner was talking about?
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  1506. It's the old "dog on a surfboard' approach to black people. "They don't do it very well but it's amazing that they can do it at all". One would think that more black people would challenge this mentality. On the other hand, we assume that all Chinese kids at school get straight 'A's' and play the violin!
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  1507. So by building more houses, the price comes down? Where did Starmer get that idea, particularly when you consider it's the land that creates most of the issues with the cost of housing. I live in Queensland, Australia, and I realise there may be some differences, but it costs almost as much to buy a vacant block of land as it does to buy a similar block with a house already on it.
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  1508. Availability is partly a problem. I live in Queensland just north of Brisbane. The main road that runs through the suburb is lined with fast food chains. When I was a kid we were lucky to have the fish and chip van come around. My father always use to encourage me to eat the fat on the meat and I use to love bread and 'dripping'. These days I would have a take away once a year if that.
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  1509. It was clear from the very start that the government could establish a treaty without a referendum. The claims for land titles on developed sites have already begun around Brisbane.
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  1510. There are many people who suffer from 'mannerisms' in one form or another. I'm having lessons to stop my eyes uncontrollably gravitating to women's breasts.
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  1511. Have the ICJ made any comments on the fact that Palestinians don't give a shit about anyone else's human rights?
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  1512.  @laurenceBDontYaNo  No.
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  1513.  @bield7  I'm basing my assumptions on episodes of 'Yes Minister'.
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  1514. I'm wondering if there's any point to having a discussion panel talking about the Arab-Israeli problem.
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  1515. I assumed the voter does the vetting.
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  1516. What an awful bitter and twisted woman. Morgan doesn't help by interrupting before she finishes. Let her spout her vile white hating bilge; I'm sure that will endear us all to her money grabbing cause.
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  1517. "Welcome to country" doesn't even make sense. They're using the word 'country' as a proper noun (maybe a pronoun). They're just hijacking the word to suit their own agenda. For some obscure reason they seem to have adopted the word "mob" in an attempt to recruit people into feeling all warm and fuzzy about their tribal obsession.
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  1518. We're raping their women? I don't like to be unkind but really??
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  1519. Another case of Islamic theatrics throwing the old familiar labels at true patriots. The thing on her head shows where her loyalties lie.
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  1520. Are these the 'nice' Muslims we keep hearing about? I think it's appropriate for people confronted by these coppers to make them identify themselves. Maybe they can later explain how a crowd of racist Philistines and their supporters can parade around spewing hate with impunity, but anyone who stands up for what they believe gets arrested.
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  1521. No.8: Don't go anywhere that has Komodo Dragons.
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  1522. When I think about a society known for its willingness to stand up and fight in the face of hostilty, it's sad to think that we suggest that they now have to cringe behind barriers and cages. I think shooting the archer is better than deflecting the arrows. We probably shouldn't be looking at Islam to blame for these sorts of events because there's about 1.6 billion decent Muslims worldwide. He was just one of the 300 million who would destroy our way of life. I just wonder when people will realise what they're tolerating in their midst.
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  1523. I don't particularly like plebiscites where important and sometimes complex issues are arbitrarily handed over to the population who may not fully understand the long term impacts or 'fractures' with other issues. I don't mean to imply that the people are stupid, it's just that sometimes it's outside their purview to make the right choice. The other problems is that governments are notorious in phrasing a plebiscite (or referendum) to either simplify the issue or lead the voter to a desired conclusion.
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  1524. I don't think half the adult population should be allowed to vote. Winston Churchill once said "The best argument against democracy is a five minute discussion with an average voter".
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  1525. Words fail me when I see this mass capitulation to these mandates. Is it that people are just scared of the virus or scared of being denied access to goods and services or is it that they're scared of being alienated from friends, associates or family? We've got a federal election coming up in Australia in the first few months of next year. Maybe that may be a 'litmus test' of what people actually think. I'm seventy two next year and I'm not one to seek social interaction or look to make new friends anyway. A daily kilometre swim, a barbeque and a few beers at home is fine with me.
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  1526. I sense there's something more to this. It doesn't make sense. Why would the administrator of the university believe anyone has an entitlement to be offended. Anyone from another country claiming to be offended by the traditions of the country they elect to live in would just be told to piss off. This smells more of an anti-monarchy sentiment to me.
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  1527. I'm not sure how many subscribers know who Charles Atlas is.😉
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  1528. I wish you wouldn't show a clip of Albanese; I've just had breakfast! I still don't have faith in Australians anymore and I'm pessimistic enough to believe the proposal in the referendum will still be successful. If I'm wrong, the treacherous state premiers and territory chief ministers will still create treaties.
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  1529. @davymyboy7966 Rhetorical question, so you may want to keep your "Cup cakes" to yourself.
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  1530. I saw Zulu when it first came out in the cinemas in the mid sixties. It is my favourite film and I have the DVD. I've watched it to the point of knowing the script as well as all the actors in it. What is a right wing terrorist anyway?
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  1531. Is anyone in any doubt about the Muslim mind?
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  1532. I suppose this sort of public exhibition is only for the really intelligent people who see past the 'literal' world. I get the nuance in the same way that comedy transcends the literal and is immersed in sarcasm, parody and other things. I would however interpret this as mental shit.
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  1533. I use to be a skydiving instructor but I'm not sure I would be game to get on that bus!
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  1534. Britain is already on 'dangerous ground' by supplying the hardware and technological support (programming) of the highly sophisticated precision guided 'Storm Shadow' missile to the Ukranian Air Force. Typically, this weapon would be launched from an RAF 'Typhoon' (Eurofighter) jet. Apparently now being adapted to an Ukranian Su-24 "Fencer' to be seen to not be directly engaged in hostilities, this is not convincing Putin. He knows that Ukraine is not just simply receiving these weapons, sticking then under the wings of their jets and taking it from there. Putin has (probably correctly) concluded that either British or French personnel are actively involved in the delivery to their assigned targets.
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  1535. My mind would switch off from that voice and just focus on her legs.
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  1536.  @simonlevett4776  There's no doubt still the residual effects particularly for people in business, but I meant in terms of mandates and restrictions. Day to day life is basically as it was although there are still some paranoid people walking around with masks.
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  1537. Don't charities have bank accounts?
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  1538.  @andyharpist2938  I use to live at North Bondi near the treatment plant. You would hope whatever was discharged into the sea at that point would be perfectly safe.
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  1539. I've had many flights in a Navajo and can honestly say I've never had any concerns about the integrity or safety of the aircraft. This was in no small part owing to the fact that on each flight I was wearing a parachute (and reserve) carrying out skydiving operations south east of Perth, Western Australia. First 'clang' of the piston rings and I would have been out the door!
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  1540. Thorpe is a raving lunatic. If I was included in 'her people', I'd be concerned.
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  1541. I think the main goal has been achieved insofar as the government and others have been made aware that a large percentage of the population don't accept their idea of 'necessity'. Obviously the protester can't do this forever and the government could just 'wait it out' so it needs someone to keep shoving the image down their throats so they don't forget.
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  1542. I live in Queensland so I haven't kept abreast of all the details of the lockdown in NSW but aren't the bottle shops still open? If so, I guess there's an assumption that you're more likely to contract the virus in the open air on a construction site than the narrow aisles of a shop.
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  1543. Unfortunately, people respond to emotions and the 'con job' of being told it's the right thing to do. The government, big business and the mainstream media have huge resources to sell the idea over the next three weeks or so. I can almost guarantee the 'Yes' vote will get through particularly as they've got the ballot paper rigged so that if people fail to actually write the words 'YES' or 'NO' and substitute it with a tick (for yes) it will be considered as being a formal vote. However, if the same error is made by using a 'X' (for no), it will be considered informal and not counted. I have written to Senator Don Farrell, Special Minister for State to confirm or deny this and received no response.
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  1544. I would go one step further and remove state governance altogether. Not are the various premiers along with their health officer cronies totally out of control and drunk with power, they're using state borders like the bloody Berlin Wall!
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  1545. "Would be the beginning of a cold war"? I think that ship has sailed. Over the last few years Russia has slowly undone any thoughts that it may become an inclusive modern and progressive country. It has so much to offer the world and in turn embrace the 'good bits' of a democratic and prosperous way of living. Instead, Putin chooses to adopt the medieval approach of military invasion for whatever reason he considers justifiable.
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  1546. It's an indication of social decline to even be discussing such issues. It may take a few decades, but multiculturalism always ends up in tears. It's fine to have an 'organic' ethnic mix over centuries, but when you get a rapid proliferation of a particular invasive and hostile culture, that's the slide to a third world country.
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  1547. There was a time, not that long ago that Germans were forced to do what they were told. Maybe the time has come for them to say "enough".
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  1548. Unwavering support for Ukraine while neglecting the plight of his own countrymen. Starmer's reception for Zelenskyy is what one may refer to as "performance politics." I still haven't heard how he's going to guarantee this 100-year commitment.
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  1549. The fact is that as from July last year, legislation was passed that eliminated claims for asylum by those who have arrived by other than official means. So, if they've paddled across the channel, they're illegal Immigrants, (not asylum seekers) and, as such, can only claim asylum from outside the UK. Meanwhile, the French government is more concerned with the proxy Olympics than dealing with these invasions.
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  1550. Terms like "Far right", "Racist", or anything with "ist" or "phobic" on the end of it are just meaningless terms used in the absence of a legitimate point of view.
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  1551.  @johnmacaroni105  You may be correct but it's an assumption. No reason to be rude.
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  1552.  @justwilliamcatapultpoacher2275  I don't think you really followed what I was saying.
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  1553. Shouldn't he be stroking a pussy cat when he speaks?
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  1554.  @philhawley1219  My error, I meant the United Nations. Thanks for correcting.
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  1555. I'm seventy four years old and at the risk of sounding as though I'm apathetic to real-life issues, I refuse to accept any of this crap.
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  1556. Does anyone proof read this stuff before posting?
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  1557. It's quite naive to think that a head of government in a capitalist democracy is not subject to external influences. A lot of what comes out of Donald Trump's mouth is a bit hyperbolic and, in some ways, that's part of his appeal insofar as he's not following the traditional 'script' which has failed us immeasurably and irrevocably. At this stage it's just seeing those heavily leaning to port, diversity and inclusion types seeing their future gurgle down the toilet.
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  1558. One of the essential elements to parenting is not to make threats of punishment for bad behaviour but not carrying them out. Kids aren't that stupid; they'll figure out what they're likely to get away with without consequences.
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  1559. We seem to be living in a 'Humpty Dumpty' world where a word can mean whatever one chooses it to mean.
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  1560. I lost track of who was protesting about what. Was Mark Latham part of a protest or was he just campaigning and caught between two lunatic fringes. Maybe if he just shook hands with everyone it would have helped.
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  1561. That will come back to bite them in the arse.
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  1562. How would the people know who the best Prime Minister would be? If he, or she, didn't have the support of the party members or cabinet (or the House of Lords or any other 'house of review' for that matter), he (or she) would be impotent. It's not unusual even for a president to be appointed by the government of the day. I live in Australia and our Governor General (King's representative) is appointed by the Prime Minister.
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  1563. It was very commendable that members of the public came to her assistance although she wasn't exactly made of sugar. Telling a fairly mature man to sit on the ground seemed inappropriate and then she assaulted him by pushing him towards his vehicle whilst using profane, unprofessional language. Total unnecessary escalation of a fairly minor traffic violation.
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  1564. While I've got concerns about giving politicians any additional powers, the basic principle of being able to send people back to where they came from where appropriate doesn't seem a bad idea. Of course, even if the legislation was passed, getting it put into effect through the judicial system would be problematic.
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  1565. Training in Canada then coming back to UK airspace; that should work.
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  1566.  @dawnmills5567  I mean not relevant in newsworthy terms. I think you need to think about what the word means. She's not relevant to me insofar as she plays no part in my life. What she does, says or thinks is of no consequence to me.
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  1567. So, make the vaccine generally unavailable until the virus has gone, then make sure they buy more while all the other diseases seem to be of no real concern.
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  1568. It's probably often the case that elections will come down to the 'least bad'. Obviously, these people are aware of possible consequences in making certain comments (just like YouTubers in the pandemic). If anything has 'moderated' my view of Vladimir Putin, it's when I look at the duplicitous conduct of western heads of state, multi-national companies and mainstream media. NATO has done nothing but literally push the boundaries which give a degree of legitimacy to any national security policy Russia will adopt.
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  1569. The answer to the question of why Columbus went in the wrong direction has eluded me since I was about nine years old! I just assumed that he couldn't have been trying to "find" India at all, considering it had already been found.
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  1570.  Lucy Rane  I'm trying to get my head around that. Is there a plaintiff in all this or class action or a public prosecutor? Is this inclusive of the Coronavirus issues amongst a whole pile of other stuff? That's one hell of a list to prosecute. The Pope and the Queen? May as well throw in God. I suspect there's some hope for out of court settlement.
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  1571. It may be a bit stereotypical to say, but I think it's fair to assume that their main customer would be heterosexual males, so why not target them for advertising?
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  1572. Absolutely disgusting.
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  1573. It's a cowardly act spraying them with ink and then scurrying off. It's also marking them for violent attacks. Whilst that may be considered 'just desserts' by some, it's not the way it should be done. The benefits of maintaining the rule of law shouldn't be so readily dismissed. I'm totally against what they do and when you watch some of the videos on YouTube on how the police treat people walking around with mobile phone or cameras, recording from a publicly accessible place, it makes you wonder why they aren't throwing these idiots in gaol.
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  1574. I don't really have much sympathy with whatever happens to these protesters because they drive people to the edge. However, I can't help feeling that this sort of thuggish approach is this guy's reaction to most conflicts. Putting the boot in when the protester is on the ground is a clear indication of his mind set.
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  1575. Amazingly, he still makes more sense than Kamala Harris.
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  1576. One thing it's not and that's "unbelievable". Where that bitch is concerned, nothing is unbelievable.
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  1577. She should go for a little stroll around Lakemba in Sydney and see the reaction of the local immigrants towards a European white non Muslim woman.
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  1578. That sort of comment isn't racist; it's infantile.
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  1579. Maybe we need another 'Jesus' to sacrifice himself for the salvation of white men. Hop down to Canberra and see if we have any volunteers.
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  1580. @drcommonsense1  It comes from an imported, barbaric ideological death cult called Islam.
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  1581. Self entitled.
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  1582. What happened to the obligation of political office holders to declare pecuniary interests? Are we sure that when they say "health benefits", they don't mean "wealth benefits".
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  1583. For over two years I've been forwarding and sharing the logic that Neil (and others) has presented about the virus and vaccine to friends and relatives. Nobody seems to be listening! It's as though logic and rational debate have no place in the issue whatsoever. It's become a religion.
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  1584. @evil17  I wouldn't argue with most of what you say, but I still feel a little defensive of Julia Gillard because a significant amount of her time was spent dealing with 'in-house' issues. I also think the simplistic "deficit/surplus" analysis is a flawed economic assessment of a country's prosperity and development. Australia was never in surplus during the Menzies years of which some would argue were the most progressive and prosperous.
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  1585. I was listening to Peter Hitchens being interviewed, and he said something regarding voting, which resonated with me. He advised that people shouldn't vote for parties who promise to give you things you want (because that rarely works out) but vote against things you don't like. I wonder how many people like what they been handed so far?
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  1586. What the hell is she talking about. I don't think there's any doubt that none of them are legitimate asylum seekers or refugees; otherwise they'd stop at any one of a number of European countries including the point where they jump in a dingy. The policy should be that they'll be kept in detention until processed with no possible chance of permanent residency.
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  1587. There seem to be this convoluted idea that Palestinians are somehow disconnected from Hamas and entitled to be supported by those who were attacked. It seems like sending food parcels to Nazi Germany during an RAF bomb raid. Why we're talking about humanity after all that's been done is beyond me. Humanity has left the building.
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  1588.  @zk351  I have to admit I wasn’t really aware that people used Facebook as their preferred news source. Personally, I use Facebook for normal Facebook stuff and don’t find so called news all that newsworthy. Putting aside it’s humble beginnings of just sharing a few photos with friends, when you look at Facebook’s business model, you may ask yourself “what is their product”. Quite simply, they produce us (the consumer), in providing a gathering platform which exposes us to businesses that want to sell us something. We don’t pay anything for using Facebook’s platform and accept the fact that we’re exposed to advertising, just like watching commercial television. These media giants not only want to have a Facebook page (like us), but want some kickback (unlike us) as well. It would be a bit like me getting approval from the Brisbane City Council to sell newspapers in Brisbane’s Queen ST. Mall (another gathering platform designed to expose consumers to the business community) and then asking BCC to give me some of the money they receive from the businesses within the precinct.
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  1589.  @deanbray2805  You may want to be a bit careful about people's surname there Dean. The definition of 'Bray' is to make a loud unpleasant noise'.
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  1590.  @deanbray2805  If you say so.
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  1591. When people say "It's offensive", they actually mean that 'they've' chosen to take offence.
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  1592. In contradiction to my ardent belief in personal freedom, I think everyone should be forced to watch your podcasts. What I find disturbing is that whilst I sit watching in almost 'disciple mode', when I share the presentations with my family and friends on Facebook, there is never a comment. I wonder whether it's a case of disagreement (alarmingly possible) or fear of judgement from others.
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  1593. Makes me sick to watch that. The fact that they know they can do it with impunity says it all. The law enforcement in Britain has been crippled by woke ideology, anarchists, and supporters of Islamic criminals.
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  1594. I think the ultimate goal would be to have no pilots. A sad day for aviation in many ways but with technological advancement in automation moving at the rate it is, it's not that difficult to see that coming. I hate to say that statistically, most accidents are linked to the human factor (I stand to be corrected) both within flight crew and air traffic control circles so fully automated systems are not necessarily something to put in the 'scary bin'. I've watched enough 'Air Crash Investigations' programs to only have a certain amount of faith in pilots' competency. After all, most of them are human😉
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  1595.  @nikobelic4251  I'm sure Airbus or Boeing don't care if their aircraft have pilots or not, but I imagine the airlines are the ones who will be considering the cost benefit analysis.
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  1596.  @nikobelic4251  I suppose you're right insofar as at the moment the responsibility for flight crew failure is generally proportioned to the airline. What I really was trying to say was that Boeing and Airbus probably don't have any particular invested interest in changing because the financial imperative of reducing costs by removing pilots is likely to come from the airline companies.
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  1597. I'm wondering where I can get an outfit like Sam Smith. I've got a night out at the RSL club with the lads next week.
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  1598.  @pam4924  Each state has a premier who makes up his or own own rules for their particular state. The Northern Territory has a 'Chief Minister' who openly says that anyone who opposes vaccine passports, even if they themselves have elected to get the vaccine, should be considered an 'anti-vaxxer'. Since this started all these otherwise unremarkable 'little Hitlers' have crawled out from the woodwork. It's absolutely monstrous. Unfortunately our constitution is very weak and has no bill of rights which protect us from this sort of thing.
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  1599. You would think that the executives of the major car manufacturers would be consulting with certain people to make the issue 'go away'.
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  1600. What's the problem? Isn't Islam the peaceful religion? It's just that Omar whatsisname wants everyone to get with the program. That's why you don't really have to worry about Muslims in the UK.
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  1601. I live in Queensland, Australia and our former Chief Health Officer who 'advised' (ie called the shots) during the pandemic and was responsible for all the border closures, destruction of businesses and vaccine passports which disallowed people access to normal expectations of freedom, has, for some time now, been appointed as Queensland Governor. I suppose it's coincidence that she is of the same political persuasion as the state premier who appointed her.
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  1602. I emigrated to Australia from England (born in Wales) fifty-five years ago. Three years ago, I became an Australian citizen. Despite the fact that many Australians are born here from British parents, I will never consider myself Australian. My three natural children were all born here and consider themselves Australian (as they should), but even they are aware of the very close association with Britain. However, I fly only one flag; Australian.
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  1603. Totally agree about not using pronouns in reference to someone who's within earshot. I will always apologise for forgetting someone's name rather than just skirt around it. Australians have the habit of just using the 'dismissive' term "mate" if they can't be bothered to ask or be reminded of one's name.
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  1604. @elizabethpilarski1076  That's disgusting. It just goes to show how corrupt law enforcement and the judicial system are that enable that to occur without any legal comeback.
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  1605. @grannyannie2948  I live in Caboolture just north of Brisbane. I swim at our local pool three times a week. I can't recall if I was there on the day, but there certainly wasn't any evidence on display leading up to it.
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  1606. @stevvvvveperry  I live in Caboolture a bit inland between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Virtually no one displaying flags. May have been a few at beaches and parks on the day, but nothing elsewhere.
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  1607. @stevvvvveperry I had heard that people can get a free national flag from the local federal minister's office. I rang their office to confirm that and it's true but there are conditions. The main one being that you have to forward a photo of the pole that you intend attaching it too. So, it's not just a free flag that you can drape over your balcony, which is fair enough. There are official flag display protocols. They did give me ten of the little plastic ones on sticks.
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  1608.  @davidbarnett3821  It was always the case around here too, but I noticed a decline a couple of years ago and really noticeably absent this year.
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  1609.  @Judy.LoveandLightAlways  I knew quite a few guys who served in Vietnam. They didn't seem particularly bothered about it. If I remember correctly, they referred to the Vietnamese quite disparagingly as 'Nogs'. I shared a flat in Sydney with a couple of guys, one of whom worked for the (then) Dept. of Labour and National Service. He use to work overtime to process the applications for those volunteering for National Service and who couldn't wait to go over there and cover themselves with glory. It was a bit of a paradox that they were knocking back both volunteers from civilian life and those already serving in the regular army (who wanted overseas service) but still conscripting guys who didn't want to go.
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  1610.  @Blurb777  Mother, father, brother, uncles, grandfathers, a son all of whom were in the forces and served overseas in one conflict or another. My father was sunk on the SS Lakonia and after days adrift and seeing men die around him was interned by the Germans. He continued serving for thirty five years in the Royal air Force. I grew up with men who had a million stories to tell. I have a daughter currently serving in the Royal Australian Air Force with two deployments in the middle east. My son completed two tours in East Timor with the Australian Army when they had troubles there. I spent two years in the Army Reserve with guys all around me who had completed their national service in Vietnam and elected to continue serving on a part time basis. I was a parachute instructor and jumped with guys who were serving members of the Australian SAS and the British Army Parachute Regiment in the seventies. In the sixties I use to drink with a guy who served in Aden with the British Army and lost a leg there. I worked with a guy who spent eight months in Vung Tau doing absolutely nothing and was classified as a 'Vet'. I worked as a volunteer (still a member) at a warplane and flight heritage museum with ex servicemen from all conflicts. I routinely take a 99 year old retired WW2 RAAF pilot out for lunch when he's available Don't tell me I need to talk to more people.
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  1611.  @Blurb777  You must realise that a comment on a YouTube thread doesn't necessarily reflect a complete train of thought. I've had enough exposure to get the general picture. It's sometimes difficult to sort out the 'wheat from the chaff' with war stories. Some years ago, I was having a few beers with a guy who was talking about his war service in Korea. He was a big loud mouthed guy and he spoke proudly of his heroic actions in combat, his experiences in a Chinese POW camp and his hatred of Asians. I was getting free beer so I listened to his bullshit. About a year or so later on Anzac day I turned on the television and there was a story about this very same guy and highlighting his heroic actions! So it wasn't bullshit after all. I knew another guy who told me about his flying experiences in MiG fighter jets and it turned out he'd only just learned to fly Cessnas at the Camden Aero Club near Sydney with no previous flying experience.
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  1612. I live in Australia and as I was flicking through the television channels, I caught a glimpse of a news item advising that we can all get free flu shots because there's going to be a worse strain of influenza coming our way. It's beyond belief how they've still got the nerve.
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  1613.  @wm8982  I'm sure there's a point there. Just not abundantly clear.
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  1614. Although I'm very interested in what Jordan Petersen says, I don't always completely get my head around the subject matter, but I don't think that's absolutely necessary. I work on the basis there's the normal 'stupid me' that's hearing it and somewhere in my head there's the 'smart me' that's actually understanding it all. I figure that eventually, the smart one will educate the dumb one with me making no effort whatsoever. Now I just have to go and put my contact list in order of 'voice sounds'. 'B' for boring, 'H' for high pitch etc.
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  1615. It stands to reason that Albanese and his followers are going to do everything they can to sway people towards a 'Yes' vote and mute any voices against it. He's got too much to lose if this fails.
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  1616. It's just another illustration where the government indulge in manipulative and duplicitous behaviour and don't care if the people see it. Total contempt for the people to whom they're supposed to be accountable. What SHOULD be written into the Australian constitution is an amendment which outlines gaol sentences when they abuse the trust of the people.
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  1617. British Airways has been around for a long time. Looks as though their time is up.
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  1618. They're off home now to see if their bowls of porridge have cooled.
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  1619. I don't get it. If people are vaccinated, why are they worrying about those that aren't and effectively punishing them? I know; it's because the unvaccinated represent a burden on the health system don't they. That's fair enough; so if we introduce the same deal for every fat arse politician that's over a certain weight and who represents potential health issue for the taxpayer they'll be quite agreeable to that will they?
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  1620. The displacement between Lambie's hairline and brow is an adequate indication of the capacity within.
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  1621. I think the ethicality of the authorities is more relevant than their competency.
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  1622. Definite over reaction by the cyclist but in some ways understandable. I drove buses for many years (Australia) and fare evasion is rife. Not only is it a source of confrontation, aggression and violence for employees of public transport systems, it's frustrating for paying passengers. I went in to retirement earlier than I had intended because the management and transport authority insisted that I carry non-paying passengers, which I refused to do.
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  1623. What a stupid racist cow. Just looking for racism where there is none. I wouldn't have even given her the air time.
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  1624. I can't watch any more! It's making me ill.
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  1625. Was that miss gendering or mister gendering? A team of wild horses couldn't have dragged an apology out of me.
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  1626. He can just join the ranks of just about every other leader of a western democratic country. They fail at every turn.
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  1627.  @yfarah99  That does matter but it's not all that matters. I won't attempt to dissuade you from your admiration of him. Don't share it but everyone's got their own set of guidelines.
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  1628. The Royal Assent which makes a bill passed through parliament into an act in Australia is carried out by the Governor General. Not something for King Charles to worry about.
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  1629. The problem is they don't need a 'Yes' vote. All the state premiers and Chief Ministers are labour, except in the case of Tasmania and they'll just form their own little DeFacto 'Voices' and treaties. The whole thing's a farce! Albanese can even form a treaty without a referendum.
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  1630. How Ardern can talk in terms as her now having to 'bear the cross' as a result of her actions to make people safe is unbelievable. What she and others should be saying is that they locked people down and enforced mandates on people with no scientific or medical frame of reference.
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  1631. I'm guessing all that war in Iraq and Afghanistan with trillions of dollars, cities brought back a couple of centuries and who knows how may dead is just water under the bridge? Better to concentrate on $130,000 was it?
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  1632. I thought it was Alan Carr in drag.
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  1633. The best television show host.
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  1634. I don't necessarily subscribe to acceptance of biological males as women and certainly don't accept the mutilation of the English language by using plurals as pronouns. However, I would say that the person in question was far more identifiable as a woman than a man. Particularly insofar as just looking 'ordinary' without trying to dress and look like a much younger person or drag 'artist'.
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  1635. Yes, let's all bow to the white coated 'reflector heads'. Is Roger Daltrey still in it?
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  1636. A new slogan "Was stone age, but now not."
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  1637. She's about as Aboriginal as I am and I was born in Wales! After living in Queensland for a couple of weeks, some kid thought I was Mal Meninga! She's just full of crap!
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  1638. Judging by the fact that they all fake laugh and guffaw at their own attempt at politically correct humour, I'm convinced that the 'talent' on 'The Project' actually think that we think they're funny.
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  1639. I was born in Wales to a Welsh mother and English father (both white). Dad was in the RAF, and in 1964 he was posted to Malta with the family in tow. There were a number of private swimming points (Lidos) for British servicemen and their family members only. Owing to the swarthiness of the skin on my mother's side, I had gone quite dark after a couple of weeks in the Maltese sun. It wasn't uncommon for other kids to approach me, suspecting that I wasn't suppose to be there. "Hey Malt (derogatory expression used by English kids to describe Maltese) what are you doing here?".
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  1640. All very commendable, and my heart goes out to this woman, but this level of fear would suggest that driving a vehicle is not for her. I know people who say they can't drive in the rain. I took my test in the pouring rain in the days when you had to demonstrate hand signals!
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  1641. Our Celtic brethren all go on a bit about how good they are, but they'll all do it over a drink (or four).
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  1642. They talk about 'stopping oil' as though oil is only used in ways which create pollution. Oil is used in just about everything. Synthetic fibres and materials, paint, lubricants, cosmetics. To stop using oil would mean no roads, ships, railways or aviation. No agriculture. No technology. No art. Buildings made from sticks and cow shit. Are these people insane or just stupid?
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  1643.  @douglasfreeman3229  Where's the contradiction?
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  1644. I stopped reading newspapers about thirty years ago mainly because I thought the 'newsworthiness' was almost non-existent. I stopped regularly watching the mainstream news and current affairs programs about ten years ago but just occasionally kept up with relevant events. It must have been when "global warming" was mentioned continually, I ceased watching altogether. Funnily enough, I still seem to be just as well informed as most other people.
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  1645. How on Earth a prediction of election results is taken seriously in the UK where voting is optional is beyond me. The punters will tell us exactly who will win and then tell us exactly why they lost. Who are the "far right" these days anyway? Are these the people who object to the apathy and negligence of those who are supposed to be ensuring the security and living standards of British citizens? It appears that all the violent and threatening behaviour designed to steer a political agenda is coming from other sources.
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  1646. @MissFlight-q8f  A nice recreational 'Hall of Mirrors'.
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  1647. Why not just have the women's standards as 'the' standards for all. That way, you'd still have the guys at the top end (It's not like the standards are the limit). I think the scenario where you have to pick up an injured comrade and carry him to safety is a bit overplayed. Anyway, if the injured soldiers were mostly women, it should be a lot easier to lift them. I have a daughter who's a serving member of the Royal Australian Air Force, and she's heading over to the USA to punch your lights out. Only kidding; the kids are on holiday (summer break, as you guys say).
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  1648. I normally accord holders of high office the respect which the office deserves even though my opinions may differ from theirs. She, however, is just an absolute cow.
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  1649. I think he and all the other state premiers and that nut job from the Northern Territory revealed themselves for what they are over the last two and a half years.
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  1650. This is the display of the formation of a religious army. We'll get a repeat of October 7th in London in a few years.
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  1651. Dream on, but at the end of life, there's just what there was before you were born; nothing.
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  1652. @qetoun  Only in embryonic form for a short while before seeing the light of day.
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  1653. @qetoun  I believe it is indeed how human life begins or is my knowledge of reproduction incorrect? Of course, if you're referring to a delusional belief of human consciousness outside the body or prior to physical existence, then we're not on the same page.
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  1654. @qetoun  There's actually quite a few explanations for the delusions experienced by those who are very ill or otherwise traumatised. A Special Air Services soldier who walked a couple of hundred miles out of a desert in Iraq after a disasterous failed operation, said that at one stage, he was convinced his young daughter was walking alongside him. Lack of sleep, water, food, stress, fear, fatigue. All logical explanations. My dreams would make your hair stand on end!
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  1655. I was trying to think of the word "hallucinations" but couldn't bring it to mind. Yes, it's true there are circumstances where there seems no logical answer, and of course, that's where people reach out and insert their own conclusions based on spiritualism. People should consider, though, that it was only within the last couple of centuries that people had an understanding of bacteria or the electromagnetic spectrum and countless other things the presence of which were rationalised by mysticism or the occult. There's no magic in our interaction.
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  1656. I certainly don't subscribe to much of the new age bull shit which suggests that unless you're promoting some identity other than what we would consider 'normal' you're not really "with it", but the empirical evidence would suggest that Christian marriages are a bit of a failure. My parents were married in a church but never saw the inside of one again for anything other than architectural curiosity. I've had a DeFacto marriage for nearly fifty years. Out of my five children, only one got blessed by Jesus and his marriage failed after the reception!
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  1657. I don't disagree with what's being said but when are people going to stop saying "He (or anyone) has been found to be innocent". The ruling is 'Not guilty' which simply means the prosecution have failed to present the evidence to convince a jury of guilt.
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  1658. I'm beginning to waver.
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  1659. Maybe it's because I don't support the cause of the 'Insulate Britain' or 'Extinction Rebellion' that I find their actions unacceptable and can fully understand how a frustrated motorist would be inclined to nudge them out of the way. I do however, have some difficulty in reconciling my support for the truckers in Ottawa who essentially create similar inconveniences on motorists, even if it (in my opinion) has more merit.
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  1660.  @nigel.w  I'm sure that some consider the fight against what they perceive as a need for basic living standards in terms of warmth in the home or deteriorating environmental conditions equally important. Just because we don't support a particular cause, it doesn't mean we can expect others to tolerate any action we take in support of the one's we prefer. I think the main difference with these issues is that the environmental protests have been carried out by 'activists' some of whom have their own political agenda. The demonstrations in Ottawa and other places against the vaccine mandates have largely been made up by just ordinary law abiding people who generally have no desire to engage in civil disobedience.
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  1661. I going to make my mask last as long as my underpants. I've just got rid of my 1978 pair.
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  1662. I'm a Welshman by birth and live in Queensland, Australia. For most of the year, I'm blacker (more black?) than she is!
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  1663. I live in Australia and it's the same here with left wing governments. They spend money like a drunken sailor by creating public works and indirectly making a whole lot of people defacto public servants. It's ironic that the London School of Economics was founded by socialists who seem to have a problem with understanding the economy.
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  1664. It's beyond belief how talking about white males in a negative context isn't considered as inappropriate as talking about black people in the same way. Good luck with your new life out of the army.
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  1665. I go to the supermarket where everyone wears a mask and I can't hear a damn thing anyone says. Now I just pretend I haven't even noticed them speaking at all. It's rude I know, but I don't care.
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  1666.  @giaa_777  I wish it was the case of just a few bigots or 'bad apples' that perpetuate the hate amongst different ethnic, cultural or religious groups, but you don't have to look too far to see it can go much further than that. Sudan, Croatia-Serbia, Israeli-Arab are just a few that come to mind. Even in the UK during the last half of the sixties in Northern Ireland where hate and atrocities were the order of the day.
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  1667.  @giaa_777  I think you've misinterpreted my comment in assuming I'm justifying the bigotry and hatred between ethnic groups. Far from it. I think the Palestine- Israeli issue has, for some time, been a point from where there is no return. Every argument and loyalty on one side is counteracted by the other. Personally, I don't give a rats arse; they can sort out their own religious infused mess. I go back to my original observation (without prejudice) that when you look at multiculturalism throughout history, it can seem to work fine for years; even decades, but eventually ends in tears. I lived in Malta for some years when I was a teenager in the mid sixties. My family and I arrived from England at the time when Malta was in the final processes of independence. My father was a Royal Air Force Air Traffic Controller at RAF Luqa (now Malta International Airport) which catered for both military and civilian aircraft movements. Bearing in mind Malta was a 'British Protectorate' which means they were there at the discretion of the Maltese government and it's people. When we arrived, I noticed that even though actual independence was a formality and a matter of weeks away, there was graffiti on the walls of buildings that read "Filthy British, Get out!". I was wondering what we had done!
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  1668.  @giaa_777  You're absolutely correct. I'm sure you know as well as I do that people will form an allegiances and consider others as inferior. I live in Australia and as long as I can remember there are people who have an undying allegiance to Ford cars. On the other side there are those that have a similar frame of mind for the Australian product of Holden (General Motors). No matter what the attributes of each vehicle is, the two sides will be vehemently opposed, fight and argue (quite irrationally) as to which is best just based on the 'badging' of the vehicle. That's just over a car! What chance does ethnicity and religion have?
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  1669. I seem to remember Charleton Heston in the film 'El Cid' where he was dead, but they stuck him on a horse with a stick attached to bis back to make the enemy think that he was still alive. Heston was more animated in that part of his role than poor old Joe. Trump is in a battle of wits with an unarmed man. Can't really criticise Joe; it's not his fault.
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  1670.  @mirellamatotek4294  Unfortunately, that was his first name.
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  1671. I couldn't possibly make a mistake with all that, because I wouldn't even bother with it. I spent my formative years learning a certain way to speak. I achieved certain educational standards with that learning and progressed through a whole working life to retirement basically speaking what use to be termed as 'the Queen's English'. If a load of knobs think that's going to change for me, or for me to spend any time listening to fools who try and communicate like idiots, they're dreaming!
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  1672. Imagine if Britain becomes an Islamic nuclear power. Goodbye world.
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  1673. I live in Australia and we have the federally funded ABC which appears to be the love child of the BBC. What's worse is we've got the ABC's offspring in the National Indigenous Television (NITV) which although sometimes airs some watchable imported programs is fixated on a state of infinite regress for the events of two hundred and forty years ago.
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  1674. I think if the people think they've got the government 'on the ropes' they're deluded. It's a tactic of tyranny to push a bit, then stop when there's resistance. then wait and push a bit; and so on and so on and they get thanked along the way. Then some time down the track people wonder how on Earth they managed to get to that point.
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  1675.  @TomWeir-v5o  I think they need the will as well as lamenting on the past.
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  1676. How can she possibly compare an unwanted march through the streets of thousands of people distrupting everyday business in a major city whilst calling out support for a terrorist state, to an assembly within the confines of a room attended by people who want to be there. Complete moron.
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  1677. I suppose we all should accept a certain degree of risk with any medical procedure including vaccines. The problem with this one was that they (medical officers, media and governments) were coercing, manipulating or forcing people to be vaccinated with no consideration to risk. Remember when people were proudly announcing on Facebook how they'd got their booster as if they'd just contributed to saving humanity.
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  1678. I recently bought a new petrol Toyota Camry. An optional extra was satellite navigation. Without it, I plug my phone in to the USB port (to listen to ' Spotify', the Google GPS map system functions perfectly as a SatNav anyway.
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  1679.  @mightbyson  What about it?
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  1680. @ajiemaspangestu3100  I've spoken out about secularism for many years, particularly when business is compelled to observe religious days of celebration by being forced to close their doors when they wish to trade. I have absolutely no problem in people observing their own religious practices, but they can keep their propaganda and delusional doctrines to themselves. There's also a bit of a difference between the tradition of a few decorations and chocolate eggs from the Christian following and death threats if you step out of line and offend Muslims.
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  1681. The Muslim "community" is an infestation of western culture. You only have to listen to some of the comments made by Islamic leaders when they talk in terms of achieving "victory".
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  1682. I don't think the Falkland Islands were saved by political preparedness. They were lucky it was only a partial disaster by the lack of tactical ability of the Argentine leaders and most of all, the guts and determination of the lads who were sent there.
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  1683.  @meandepiphany  I get what you're saying but for some, gender is an ill fitting garment. Some just take it too far for society to accept.
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  1684.  @apebass2215  I wouldn't deny that I may harbour an 'ingrained' personal perspective but generally would just treat them like any other human beings. I use to be a bus driver and have had several regular passengers who fall into that category (including one schoolgirl; who for some weeks I thought was a boy). They were generally polite and pleasant to talk to and I had no reason to consider them in a disparaging way. Some of the more feminine women and masculine men I could have done without!
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  1685. Like many Americans (and citizens of former colonies), Donald Trump's heritage is closely linked with Britain and, therefore, may account for some personal affection. However, when you listen to people like author and journalist Peter Hitchens, it seems that feeling towards Britain is not generally shared by most Americans who see Britain as largely insignificant. I heard one YouTube commentator offering some advice to Keir Starmer in that during his visit to Washington, he should ensure he wears a name tag.
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  1686. I'll predict that a 'YES' vote will succeed on the basis that polls this far out are known to spectacularly fail and that there are sufficient politically correct, virtue signalling idiots to make it so. Even if it were to fail, there's still the possibility that Albanese will pass legislation to affect an Executive Order for a DeFacto 'Voice'. and a Treaty. I don't think there's any real opposition in the senate to block a bill. They've already done it with the National Indigenous Australians Agency.
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  1687. Wong is a disgrace. What human rights agreements are Hamas signatories? They are inhuman!
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  1688.  @johnvasey8992  Just like any other place; some are; some aren't. Fan of 'Crocodile Dundee' are we?
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  1689. They come to Britain, but they hate British people. When the feeling is reciprocated, they scream "racist".
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  1690. Wow, that's outa sight, far out man! Bring the troops out of 'Nam.
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  1691. Doesn't seem to be a great deal of sympathy judging by previous comments.
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  1692. I'm way past being polite. The people that perpetuate this movement are not ant-racists; they're anti-British and anti-establishment. They should be regarded just as much an enemy as any other.
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  1693. I live in Australia and as far as I can tell (someone may correct me) but apart from some vague federal government enquiry there's not a great deal of meaningful intent to bring the perpetrators of tyranny to account . The states and territories appear to be immune from any scrutiny; which is odd considering they were the ones instigating, implementing and enforcing all the vaccine mandates, border closures and lockdowns.
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  1694.  @gribbler1695  I think the rot goes too far up the food chain. In Queensland, we've got one of the main perpetrators appointed as the state governor..
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  1695. I wouldn’t be surprised if the decision has a broader basis than just one of a long term defence policy. The Australian government is walking down the economic path of destruction with their net zero and indigenous treaty and reparations policies. Already experiencing native title claims on urban development.
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  1696. What I like most about elections is when all the predictions presented by the political aficionados turn out to be horribly incorrect and then the deafening silence which follows.
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  1697. I was a qualified civilian Australia Parachute Federation instructor back in the '70's. There were certainly some bad practices by some and a few cowboys in those days although generally there was a good culture as far as checking equipment etc. Most were quite keen to take a fairly regimented approach and didn't take short cuts. I jumped with quite a few military guys and didn't find that they stood out in any particular way.Must admit that it was always a relief to get out of the cramped conditions endured on the way up. C47 with the big cargo doors was a rare treat for us.
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  1698. It's the standard simplistic and moronic assumption that someone who drapes their national flag over their shoulders is "right wing." What's the chances of many of those protesters being responsible for electing the current government but still "right wing"? I'm guessing many of those competing at the Olympic games would have to be "right wing" too? What about those Hamas supporters wrapped in Palestine flags?
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  1699. It's all true and adequately demonstrated during the pandemic, but there's something else; also demonstrated in the pandemic. The seeming spread of insanity through the population which currently is seen through the streets of London and major cities throughout the developed secular world. During the pandemic there were millions of people willing to embrace tyranny and demonise their own kind for resisting. Now we have an evil ideological enemy within, supported by those who appear to have no loyalty to the country in which they live. Meanwhile the governments sit and wait for a favourable wind.
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  1700. As a defacto supporter of Trump (as in finding Biden and Harris laughable) in being the only leader making any effort towards peace, I too, initially found Trump's behaviour bullying and inappropriate. After some consideration, I put the episode into perspective insofar as this was a couple of guys having an argument but still carrying the burden of finding a solution. I also wondered what Zelenskyy was actually "bringing to the table" apart from a refusal to sign anything.
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  1701. I think the simple answer is that they're not journalists. Their ranks have been infiltrated and indoctrinated by an element that seem to elude an actual 'real' definition. "Left wing" or "Woke" doesn't really adequately identify a particular group or the source of what seems to be 'marbled' through society. Having said that, I wonder if we're giving it too much oxygen by talking about it so much. Why don't we just piss on it from a great height when it dares to step into the sunlight and look up?
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  1702. When Kevin Rudd first came into the Australian political limelight in 2007, I thought he seemed like a bit of a 'drip', but I reserved judgement. My opinion since then has just been a slow but steady decline.
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  1703. I like listening to Jacob. He doesn't avoid answering questions, although no doubt approving the line of questioning. He's obviously a big fan of Boris. I would like to hear him voice the absolute rage of those looking at their country being invaded every single day and worry less about bloody Zelensky.
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  1704. Can't they just send the doughnuts to Germany without the cream and get people to add their own.
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  1705. It's fair to say that the colonisation history of Australia and many other countries have a brutal track record. Unfortunately, you can't unwind the clock or make amends to those who suffered at the time. Reparation to undeserving people born a couple of hundred years after the events is ridiculous. In their twisted minds what do they think would have happened if Britain hadn't colonised Australia.
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  1706. I wonder if these Aboriginal activists actually want a better and more assimilated lifestyle for indigenous people. They wouldn't have anything to blame on the rest of us. I emigrated to Sydney from England at the age of nineteen in 1970 and it was clear to me then that even in the city there was an Aboriginal 'subculture'. Fifty-three years on and not only hasn't it changed but it's getting worse. If all the virtue signalling, postulating and appeasement for past sins for over half a century hasn't satisfied anyone, why even bother anymore! Some years ago, my daughter took her baby son to hospital because he hurt his arm somehow. My wife and I were looking after their two-year-old daughter. The police showed up on our doorstep and took my granddaughter away after already taking the baby away from my daughter's house. They obviously thought that the kids were at risk of mistreatment (which wasn't the case). Both children spent six months in foster care before being returned to their parents. I wonder if the Aboriginal kids are removed from harm or does that become part of the stolen children mythology. I won't last another fifty years but I can almost guarantee we'll be looking at the same problem.
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  1707. I don't know anything about Marie Le Penn, but I know that a President who refers to his own people as being "not real citizens" because they raise objections to vaccine mandates is not the person for the job. Same goes for Trudeau, Ardern (New Zealand) and just about every other westernised country.
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  1708. Why even bother having someone like her on the program? She's just spewing out the same stuff. No undisputed facts or even empirical evidence. No actual response to the specific event at the cricket match.
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  1709. The elephant in the room has a name and it's not 'Jumbo', it's 'Culpability'.
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  1710. I think 'Chip' should stick his head in a frying pan. Western governments and military leaders giving advice on how other countries can succeed?? When, in recent history has that worked out well? Billions and billions of pounds down the drain for twenty years and then leave the place in a big mess. When did Ukraine become Britain's problem anyway?
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  1711. People are stupid; that's why they would listen to Greta. She actually seems to be relatively intelligent and reasonably articulate for someone of her age and considering English is her second language speaks it better than a lot of English kids. Her followers are looking for a 'Joan of Arc' and using her as a focal point through some poorly prescribed lenses.
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  1712. What a crappy arrangement. Yes, no maybe, I don't know, can you repeat the question! Why on earth they just don't stick with the simple rule of 'use a pedestrian crossing or just make sure there's no cars coming'? There's enough to watch out for on the road without worrying about pedestrians who think your front bumper is made of rubber.
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  1713.  @marjoriebevan6982  You've just made me realise that my occasional tinnitus issue only became unrelenting sometime after my second jab too. I didn't even consider any correlation between the two or in fact that tinnitus was one of the side effects. It drove my crazy for several weeks but now I just sort of accept it. For some strange reason when I flush the toilet it sounds like a 'hissing' noise.
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  1714.  @swally4704  No doubt at some stage I've come across the fact but for some reason didn't really hit home.
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  1715. If they don't like white people, maybe they should implement segregation in the university so that one half of the campus is for the whites and the other half for the rest. They'd have to be happy with that surely?
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  1716. It all sounds perfectly ridiculous to me.
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  1717. When are we going to stop listening to this shit! If they (whoever 'they' are) think the people in the country are racist, they can just sod off! Maybe it's about time we got a little bit more racists. After all, white people's heritage is vilified at every turn. What do they expect?
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  1718. Coronavirus can become airborne, but it is probably mainly transmitted through touch just like cold and flu viruses. The number of times I see people wearing masks in supermarkets but don't use the sanitiser available on entry is beyond belief. No one seems to be talking about the long-term effects of restricted respiration or in fact the fibrous particles within the cheaply produced 'Chinese' masks.
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  1719. Loved overseas?? When you listen to voices of reason like Russel Brand, Neil Oliver, Douglas Murray, Jordan Petersen and Dr. John Campbell there's no love there.
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  1720. I think Whoopi Goldberg is an example of those who have 'The gift of the gab' insofar as they always seem to have a lot to say for themselves in a confident and articulate way so people tend to stand back, listen and assume they know what they're talking about. That often isn't backed up with intellect or logic. I don't think she's anti Semitic so much as being preoccupied with her own version of racism. She basically hates white people.
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  1721. Why the police aren't moving the protesters out of the way is beyond me. It put's those that do on the other side of the law by committing assault. Unfortunately, by throwing someone down onto the footpath, it risks substantial injury and while that may satisfy someone's anger it won't help pay a court ruling for compensation.
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  1722. A "Moral and humane standpoint"? After an initial response resembling 'Manuel' in 'Fawlty Towers', I'm sure Nicola Sturgeon would emulate 'Sir Humphrey Appleby' in saying "Where do get such dangerous ideas?". When you watch television presenters or so called celebrities along with politicians happily talking about 'cases' and 'restrictions', it's as though it's the most normal thing in the world. They seem totally oblivious to any other thought or logic on the issue.
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  1723. So Sky News presented the news in a way which manipulated the way people think? You mean not like all the other news channels that have existed since the beginning of time?
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  1724. I live in Australia, and when I drive on a toll road in any state, my number plate is scanned by cameras without me needing to stop and paid by direct debit. I can log in an check to make sure it's correct. We haven't had 'pay to shit' toilets for over fifty years.
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  1725. They keep saying China is getting more aggressive. I'm wondering if this is another distraction. Maybe I'm getting too cynical! I found it quite interesting to hear about all the money being spent on overseas infrastructure. Good to know we're looking after our neighbours. I might mow next door's lawn.
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  1726. @brownbess8185  Will that be justice in Australian or US dollars?
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  1727. Spot on. At last someone with some sense.
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  1728. Great interview. I live in Australia, and I'd not heard of Richard Osman until 'Pointless' was aired on our local television station several years ago. even then the show only held my interest for a short while and I must admit I wasn't drawn to his presence or personality. After watching this interview, I see him in a new and more informed light.
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  1729. I always wondered when 'Country" became a pronoun?
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  1730. My neighbour doesn't mow his lawns often enough, so I think he may rob a bank.
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  1731. Was that the financial "clout" or "Klaus" of one individual.
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  1732. I share your pain with bureaucracy. I live in Australia and, against better judgement, decided to register with a government digital ID. Unfortunately, I mis-spelled my first name. I wasn't able to correct it myself and attempts to make contact with the department on line directed me to a phone number which led me to a recorded voice message advising that they weren't taking phone calls and referred me back to their website. I should, however, point out that it's not 'Red tape' that murdered those little girls. We all know what it is, and it has a name.
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  1733. I would assume 'Corpus delicti' (body of proof) will still be applied before the lynch mob arrive. The body of proof being the burden on the accuser to present proof that the crime actually took place, regardless of the perpetrator. This little discussion is already heading towards dispensing with all that and compiling opinions of his attitude and journalistic ability. I'm surprised that Douglas Murray seems to have adopted a rather arrogant viewpoint. I'm halfway through reading his book 'War on the West' where many of his sentences begin with "And" or "But". He would have failed any English language test I took at school.
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  1734. Governments and media go on about how bad racism and hate speech is, and yet accept Islam.
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  1735. Public transport is the solution? I visited London from Australia in 2017 and travelled on a train from Hounslow into central London. I was talking to a young fellow who travelled twice a day, five days a week, never seated and crammed in like sardines with frequent unscheduled stops ad hold ups. I felt really sorry for those people. I caught a cab back!
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  1736. Who dragged Keating out of whatever rock he lives under?
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  1737. It was designed as a distraction from other issues including culpability for the devastation caused by lockdowns and mandates along with emerging evidence to suggest all is not well with the vaccines and the wasted money on ordering more doses.
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  1738. I've lived in Australia for fifty three years now but was born and lived in Wales in my formative years. I've been back seven times and wondered if I would ever return again. Couldn't be prouder of these people. May still get back there.
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  1739. Question time is a sideshow. A total waste of public money. It's like these senate enquiries in Australia and the United States insofar as there is no obligation to actually answer any questions.
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  1740. I remember looking at a chart that indicated I was 'obese'. At the time I was 92 kg with a height of 5' 10". Apparently, I'm supposed to be 75kg! I weighed that when I was 30 and ran 10 klms every day.
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  1741. Maybe 'behavioral scientist' is a relatively new term; I don't know, but the tactic is not new. Advertising is a classic example and the presentation of the mainstream news to create a very specific conclusion is standard operating procedure. There's a film that illustrates how people are easily drawn into a common thought or emotional mould. It's called 'Wag the Dog', starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro.
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  1742. According to the Queensland Health website the restrictions which include wearing masks is still in place until further notice. It seems the media are providing false information.
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  1743. Imagine an upgraded Sopwith Camel operating in the Falklands war.
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  1744.  @darylfoster7944  Absolutely.
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  1745. Bad as that is, it doesn't compare to the cruelty meted out to animals bred for human consumption.
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  1746.  @sithlord2001  Unfortunately, there'll probably be enough 'do gooders' who will vote in favour of this blatant move to appease those who want revenge and reparation rather than appeasement.
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  1747. I don't know where to begin in commenting on this crap. I hope she doesn't mind a plumber coming into her house and telling her that today he feels like a horse, shits on her floor and explains in 'neighing' terms the difficulty in installing an 'S' pan with hooves on the end of his arms, then charges her £70 per hour.
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  1748. Not a big fan of Morrison particularly as he used federal resources to back up rampant state premiers during the Covid mandates. However, he is probably correct on this one.
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  1749. I tend to have the view that people join the military for several reasons which don't necessarily include noble thoughts of 'fighting for democracy' etc. Often it's the indoctrinated thoughts of what the military will provide to you as an individual. I therefore don't generally have much sympathy when they have traumatic experiences that they find upsetting later in life. I've had traumatic experiences and seen friends die in many incidents in a long period of skydiving where I myself have only been seconds from death. So in some ways I've equated that with the experiences of combat. In reality, I know that's completely wrong and I have no idea what it's like. This interview got to me a bit.
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  1750. "The tangible actions would be that we would lak to drop a nuclear behm on Canberra".
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  1751.  @БогданБеркут  Is Crimea not in Europe? Russia invaded it in 2014 and has occupied it ever since. It was barely covered on the news.
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  1752.  @БогданБеркут  I think it's it's a fine line you're drawing there. The only difference appears to be that because Crimea was an autonomous part of Ukraine they were basically left defenceless, and the Ukraine military didn't respond to the occupation.
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  1753. I think the 'do gooders' (for want of a better word) can be a bigger problem than a single politician. They actively interrupt logic and perpetuate harm. Look at those people welcoming illegal immigrants and handing out 'assistance packages' for them to disappear into the landscape.
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  1754. If they're doped up on cocaine they may make better decisions!
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  1755. I've got an older 6 cylinder, 4 litre XR6 Ford Falcon (Australia). It recently broke down and because of it's age and numerous other problems that will cost quite a bit of money, I decided to buy a new car. I had the feeling I should consider a hybrid vehicle, so I went and laid down until the feeling went away. About a year ago my son hired a Toyota Corolla Hybrid as a prelude to buying one and he only had to go fifty yards up the road before the petrol engine cut in. He bought a petrol Corolla; I've bought a petrol Camry.
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  1756. When you listen to some of these people who are vehemently against oil production, they're obviously not stupid, so you wonder why they're ignoring the stupidity of what they say. Very much like a religion where someone has just 'absorbed' some irrational and implausible ideology and expects others to accept it. Having said that, I think the legitimacy of logic goes 'out of the window' coming from someone who likes to scribble ink all over their skin.
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  1757. I don't recall seeing any Australian flags mounted on people's vehicles this year either. I'm wondering if it's a reflection of the current state of affairs that make many people a little less enthusiastic about their country, or if they're a little 'gun shy' of the criticism towards the celebration by the cancel culture brigade.
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  1758. I don't understand why someone who has the desire to ensure the homogenous nature of their country remains reasonably intact in objecting to Islamic ideology is considered 'far right'. Doesn't right wing (in opposition to left) refer to a financial philosophy? One could conceivably be a Marxist and still object to an immigration policy. Would they be considered "far right".
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  1759. I assume this problem must have started recently. Surely it wouldn't have been going on when that lunatic Gunner was focussing on calling vaccinated people ant-vaxxers was it?
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  1760. Love Douglas Murray. If anyone can tear down this LBGQXYZ crap, it's him.
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  1761. It seems there's at least a level of intelligence there. How many young men have been sent to places they've hardly heard of before being told their doing it for democracy and then finding out (if their lucky to survive) that it's all about money and control. Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq (not to mention all the little British outposts through the fifties and sixties).
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  1762. I live in Queensland, Australia and I don't know that lady, but did she say she was a "person of colour"? I was born in Cardigan in Wales and I'd be a shade or two darker than her! Maybe traces of the Iberian Peninsula geological past, unless it was something to do with the Spaniard who use to come round on his bike selling onions.
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  1763. Very subtle insertion there Dr. John.
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  1764.  @darlene2709  How anyone puts any faith in the official narrative is beyond me. It was only when highly qualified medical practitioners revealed that they were being coerced to included all deaths where the virus was present as a Covid statistic that chief health officials admitted that's what they were doing. Claims of overun hospital wards were constantly proved to be untrue with images of overworked nursing staff a theatrical performance. The drug administration regulatory bodies receiving most of their funding from the pharmaceutical industry they're suppose to regulate. Claims that unvaccinated people were largely responsible for transmission and subsequently vilified and treated like lepers. The list goes on. You believe what you want.
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  1765. I never thought I'd see the day. The people of Britain have been betrayed.
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  1766. They've only done that so they can measure their dicks in millimetres instead of inches.
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  1767. When the climate alarmists went into top gear after Greta's little tera jerker, they said we can't dispute "the science". When the pandemic came along, they said we can't question "the science". Now that they're pushing the electric vehicles as a solution to saving the planet, they seem to be ignoring "the science".
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  1768. How can these people sit and gloat and 'guffaw' at their disgusting oppressive actions. Just complete control and now dividing the population.
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  1769.  @LukVik  Do murderers?
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  1770. @dogglebird4430 At least one voice of reason amongst many supporters of murderous scum.
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  1771. I was born in Wales, lived in England, and emigrated to Australia in 1970 at the age of nineteen. I've been back on seven occasions, but I'm not sure I want to see it again, considering the state it's in. Instead of being grateful and respectful to a country which has given them a safe and civilised place to live, immigrants have treated the traditional inhabitants with total disrespect and little desire to assimilate to the culture that has made Britain what it once was. People from the northern part of Europe speak English far better than many people in England. I don't even know how to describe the way some of these people who, despite being born in England, sound as though they've just got off a boat from somewhere else.
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  1772. I'm aware of the fact that as I get older, I'm becoming more skeptical, cynical and suspicious of our society and people. The fact that I'm aware is probably a good thing insofar as that I'm not just involuntarily going down some mental chute with no control on my emotional state. Having said that, I'm rapidly forming an opinion that apart from power, influence, importance and money, there's another motivation for people to become politicians,; one of which is even more sinister and insidious. The desire to punish the rest of the population. World renowned clinical psychologist, Jordan Petersen has surmised that in contradiction to the popular belief that Hitler had a desire to make Germany and it's people great, his underlying motivation was to destroy them. It's worth observing the pattern of behavior of the current individuals in power.
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  1773. Whilst plug in hybrids, solve some of the issues plaguing EV's, I'm a bit doubtful about their success in the long term. I'm assuming that at some point it would be desirable to plug in rather than rely on regenerative charging or charging by the ICE so for many plugging in at home (or work) may not be possible.
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  1774. Climate change is always a good one too. I had to buy extra beer this week because of global warming.
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  1775. I must admit, I don't fully grasp the whole concept of modern day communism other than the basic principles of Marxism and of course the tyranny of various leaders. However, when you look at the track record of "democracy" over the last two years, it makes you wonder. Winston Churchill said (paraphrasing) "The best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter".
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  1776. By asking for an additional 'voice' (which we all know is bullshit) over and above all the other commissions, committees, elders, political and non-political representatives, it's virtually an admission of the inability to assimilate many Aborigines (as much as that's possible) into a modern acceptable standard of living. As far as the constitution is concerned, it's not worth shit as far as our rights are concerned (adequately demonstrated by vaccine mandates, passports, lockdowns and state border closures), it just outlines the framework for governance.
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  1777. The mainstream media can manipulate the news as much as they like as far as I'm concerned because I don't listen to it.
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  1778. I just don't get the appeal (to anyone) of 'drag queens'. They're men who get dressed in women's clothes, wear garish and 'clownish' makeup in a manner which a woman would never wear. Is it suppose to be entertaining to someone?
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  1779. If Australians feel "terrified, ashamed or intimidated" for displaying the Australian flag or any other demonstration of allegiance to this country then we may as well give up. I'm seventy-four and my days of adequately defending myself from verbal or physical attack are becoming less each day but it still didn't deter me from parking my flag adorned car outside the entrance of Woolworths (not in protest; did some shopping).
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  1780. My comment seems to be deleted too.
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  1781. It would be reasonable to consider that the test presents a disadvantage for black people as long as one concurs that education is not available to them and they are criminally inclined.
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  1782. She's mental.
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  1783. I don't see any of these advocates of the 'sorry' agenda handing the land on which their houses stand on, back to the Aborigines. I came to Australia in 1970. Back then Australians were immensely proud of their colonial past.
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  1784. It should be plain and simple to anyone now. Muslims are a fast becoming an uncontrollable problem in Britain.
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  1785. I got a little confused there insofar as I initially thought that the list of probable sources of allegations were a continuation of the extract from the Pfizer document. After trying to digest and interpret everything (the word "slow" often appeared on my school report cards) I deduced that all the list of items prior to 'Back to the Pfizer press release' are comments (allegations) which may infer that Pfizer are giving the virus new properties to meet a new vaccine? That can't be good?
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  1786.  @robertreynolds580  Probably the biggest barrier to education is the absence of the desire to learn. Unfortunately, many teachers excel in ensuring the desire remains absent.
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  1787. I don't think it really matters. None of them are inclined to ditch the European Court of Human Rights so that something can be done about the stream of illegal immigrants crossing the channel and none are willing to stop the insanity of 'climate emergency'. Their true colours were shown when they salivated at the prospect of permanent powers to inflict lockdowns and vaccine passports.
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  1788. Wouldn't bother me if they scrapped the whole day anyway. I don't subscribe to this recruitment of everyone into a common emotional mould and doubt if most people know the historical event it represents or even care anyway. Just call it 'Booze and Bangers Day' and tell anyone who doesn't like it to piss off and do whatever they want to do. As for cricketers (or any other sporty type people) who want to engage in hypocritical public posturing to show how special they are, just don't watch them or attend their games. They'll soon get the message.
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  1789.  @tombradshaw5164  I came to Australia in January 1970. Fairly sure it was around then.
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  1790. They deported Katie Hopkins for joking about opening the door of her hotel room during lockdown before the three minutes after her meal had been delivered was up. These guys incite hatred and violence and their still here. Didn't they take a pledge to adopt the values of the country and obey the laws? Their feet shouldn't touch the ground.
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  1791. I like Smarties.
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  1792.  @shadowboxer3583  I wouldn’t discount anything but creating scenarios with no basis isn't going to achieve anything other than giving people some legitimacy to the barbaric actions against civilians carried out by Hamas.
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  1793.  @paulverlaine.007  Why, have you got a cracker?
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  1794.  @radarr5345  Makes you wonder how we managed before doesn’t it.
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  1795.  @jungbolosse3034  I haven't won anything. I live in Australia.
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  1796.  @jungbolosse3034  You maybe right but I'm not sure the implementation framework to address the issue with Northern Ireland has been put into effect. The expectation of border security and immigration has not been met in the minds of many and the British government seem to be avoiding the issue.
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  1797.  @jungbolosse3034  I think the plan was that it wouldn’t actually happen, so without forethought and contingencies, there will be unnecessary difficulties getting past the inevitable initial pain. Still being hitched to the European Court of Human Rights doesn't help, and obviously the combination of the effects of external factors (pandemic, net zero and other distractions) will probably hinder any progress towards what people expect.
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  1798.  @jungbolosse3034  No doubt. Britain seems to be a desirable destination for illegal immigrants more so than other European countries which aren't members of the EU, possibly due to the social services made available to them in the UK and the knowledge that the ECHR make it virtually impossible for off shore processing. Having said that it doesn't seem a priority for the British government anyway.
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  1799.  @jungbolosse3034  Are these the 'asylum seekers' that the French police are standing and directing them to dinghies where the French Navy then escorted them half way across the channel? Australia had this problem until it legislated a policy which eliminated the possibility of residency of those deemed as illegal immigrants. The ECHR have been instrumental in preventing processing in Rwanda which would almost certainly be a deterrent. Don't get me wrong, The British government have no doubt been complicit in the failure to implement the intent of achieving the autonomy which was suppose to come out of cutting ties with European legislation. I don't even blame the French really. They've probably got enough problems of their own.
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  1800.  @maxwild1212  So I've been told, but it makes one wonder why the 'Windsor Framework' was only formerly adopted in March this year as an implementation plan and still required consent from the European Union. On the assumption that trading between the UK and European countries is still functioning, I don't know how various tariffs etc have been applied. Maybe it will all come together in the next few years.
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  1801.  @maxwild1212  Someone sold me a toilet seat the other day which didn't live up to expectations because the manufacturer hadn't given much thought to the implementation in designing it. I still require a toilet seat.
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  1802.  @melbeeswax6087  Yes, even the greatest advocates should realise that major changes aren't without initial and sometimes unforeseen problems.
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  1803.  @maxwild1212  It's a complicated argument with merits on both sides. There's obvious benefits in trading without the burden of unnecessary tariffs etc and ease of movement. Maybe the latter has created a problem of its own. think the main problem with the membership has been (apart from seemingly unjustified costs) is that it has overstepped the principles of sovereignty and extended control beyond what was probably initially intended. There are plenty of countries that economically function quite well without the restraints of a single trade or customs market. Without fully knowing the intricacies of the workings of the EU parliament, I believe it was generally perceived that Britain was not benefiting greatly by the process. It was very easy for Angela Merkel to have an open border policy knowing full well that immigrants would move on to 'greener pastures'.
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  1804.  @jungbolosse3034  Legitimate incongruity.
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  1805.  @maxwild1212  Bearing in mind that my comments (like most) are fairly subjective based on comments and observations of others more directly involved. I'm sure your aware that there has been a concern that Britain is not getting 'value for money' in the millions of Euros being provided to the EU. I think the burden is more on the EU to justify the costs. I'd be interested to see that justification. To be honest, I don't know if the UK is financially better off at this point but then which country is better off now that it was three years ago? I think it takes a few years more for a legitimate analysis taking into account time to make adjustments for any changes to trade and let's not forget the financial circumstances created by Covid-19, with the hospitality industry fast becoming a socialist enterprise as a result of immigration and what some would say a suicidal net zero policy. To be fair, one would have to be a financial analyst a decade to make proper judgement about the specific and unique effects of Brexit. Correlation doesn't prove causation is an important thing to remember.
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  1806.  @maxwild1212  It's not for me to analyse the overall financial status of the UK. Given the complexity and all the factors it would be insanity for anyone sitting at home to assume they had a fix on such things. I imagine even financial analysts have some difficulty. I think to simply draw some conclusion by looking at some key performance indicators three years ago compared to now would be plain lunacy. On top of that statistics and (without sounding too conspiritual) will be used to suit some people's narrative. I think things in Britain will get a lot, lot worse, but not because of Brexit. I lived in England in the fifties and sixties before the UK joined the 'Common Market'. We appeared to be doing OK then. Maybe I'm looking through the proverbial Rose glasses at a 'Heartbeat' world that doesn't exist any more.
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  1807.  @maxwild1212  From my far away perspective it seems as though that those who sought to remain assumed the intellectual high ground. I suppose both sides have been guilty of putting a partisan way of thinking over any cognitive merit. When I was growing up in England, there seemed to be improvements popping up all around us. People had more money than before, lifestyles were improving. Televisions were appearing in most homes.I travelled on the world's first jet airliner. Britain was still very much 'British'. British policemen had deportment and bearing and the respect of the people. It just seems so depressing now with social decay becoming the acceptable norm in many places.
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  1808.  @maxwild1212  Firstly, it should be rembered that social decay is not a new phenomena in the UK or anywhere else and hopefully not irrevocable. The reasons probably spread through many aspects of society including but not inclusive to education, parental stability, social and political ideology, legal and social services policies along with contentious issues such as multiculturalism, immigration and religion (or lack of it depending on viewpoint). I find it difficult to isolate one particular reason and tend to look at the empirical evidence. One could even delve into the conspiritoral theories which lean towards a 'cunning (nefarious) plan to obtain control. Then of course there's those aliens.
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  1809.  @raycorrigan3297  Moronic simplification.
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  1810.  @ff-pj3de  Bit late into the thread. We've all moved on now.
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  1811. There's nothing good that comes from competitive team sport. It's partisan to the point of being homicidal. Instead of promoting the spirit of true sportsmanship and common interest, it encourages hatred and vilification. My old Dad use to say "When you feel like playing sport, go and lay down until the feeling goes away".
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  1812. I think what you mean by the "Pro Palestine" march, is the "Sea of Hamas, supporting, Jew and British hating, anarchistic, ungrateful for being allowed in the country, scum bag" march.
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  1813. Just to be clear, I'm don't subscribe to the climate change ideology and certainly don't give any credence to what Greta says. However, to be fair the tweet doesn't say that humanity will be wiped out in five years; it says that if we don't stop using fossil fuels over that period, it will result in us being wiped out. Misinterpreting things to suit our own belief just gives ammunition to the nut jobs supporting a climate emergency and mandates.
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  1814. She's insane. How can anyone support a two state solution when the Palestinians don't want it. They want death to Israel.
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  1815. Trudeau hasn't even got the integrity to recognise all these people as anything else but a minority who are anti-vaxxers and who don't care about the health and well being of others. We shouldn't forget his supporters in government skulking around in his shadow either.
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  1816. Wong adopts this calm, almost laconic demeanour which attempts to give the impression of sagely, well meaning thoughts when in actual fact she's veiling an obvious bias towards Arabs and their barbaric approach to life. I wonder how she'd feel if China invades Taiwan and all the vitriol is directed at anything and anyone with Chinese connections.
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  1817.  @warrenklein7817  Comparisons to previous statistics of Influenza (which in some cases exceeded Covid) were ignored. At one stage, there were onlt 9 ‘Covid related’ deaths in Queensland over a period of eighteen months. This data (strangely) changed shortly after release. In just twelve months of 2019, 267 deaths were attributed to Influenza. There has never been any restrictions or mandates based on cases of Influenza.
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  1818. I was waiting for the "but" to come with Osama's firdr comment. We all know that "but" sort of contradicts or erases the first part. What's this "occupation" they keep taking about? Who's occupying Gaza other than Hamas?
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  1819. I saw an old film made in 1941 showing Aborigines and how they lived. That guy looks nothing like an Aborugine.
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  1820.  @hellopossum163  That's on top of the tax you've already paid on the income you've earned. It's an interesting exercise to look at say $100 you earn then look at the tax which comes out of that, then the tax that comes from purchases and see how much actually remains.
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  1821. I could say that we're looking at the only two men as potential Prime Ministers who could turn Britain around (or maybe leap over the problem would be more appropriate). However, they would be working in a sewer of resistance.
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  1822. I'll bet there's not many people come over to visit with that around.
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  1823. These rocket attacks which have occurred over the last twenty years requiring a perpetual defensive structure (iron dome) which essentially is like shooting the arrows rather than the archer, seems to have escaped the attention of the mainstream media.
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  1824. I wonder how she could function as a president with no party members (some information indicates 6 in assembly?) in either house to support her. When they have their elections maybe things may change enough to affect a vote of no confidence in Macron. A long bow to stretch though. Let's see if the Canadians can do any better!
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  1825. Does anyone actually think that the leaders of NATO countries are supporting Ukraine because they like helping people? I don't think I've heard anyone say how they expect this to all end.
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  1826. @VicfromOregon  If you're right, Russian soldiers will give up before Christmas. If not, Uncle Steir will be happy to keep it going for another 100 years.
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  1827. I don't think any of the 5th generation jets look good. F-22, F,35 both ugly in my opinion. More of an F-4, F-8 guy.
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  1828.  @anjou6497  It boils down to the supervision and discipline exercised by senior nursing staff. I doubt if they still call them 'matrons' now, but they were like the regimental sergeant majors of the hospital that all the young doctors used to avoid like the plague.
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  1829. Are we still thinking in terms of Putin interfering with the 2016 elections in the USA? I thought that lost all credibility along with the Bidens. Clintons and Obamas! Unless the Russians just decide to give up and go home, it seems that the only likely outcome is that Ukraine cede an agreed area overseen by some sort of bilateral agreement regarding governance. Otherwise, it will just go on for decades. Inevitably, countries currently pouring billions to support Ukraine whilst their own citizens slide back into the early part of the twentieth century, will lose the will. In the meantime, car dealers in Russia are selling brand new Rolls Royce and other luxury vehicles.
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  1830. He hasn't explained exactly why "abundance" is coming to an end. Is it because he's a le turd?
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  1831. Our family were housed at RAF St. Eval in Cornwall in 1956 -1964. When we first moved there the Shackletons flew over the roof of our house on one of the approaches to the runway. A short time later the operations at St. Eval were closed down and the airfield became a big playground for us kids. The Shackleton squadrons and supporting groups including my dad (Air Traffic Control) were moved to RAF St. Mawgan; now Newquay Airport. The Shakletons were still there when we moved to Malta in April 1964.
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  1832.  @Izzy01711  I'm not aware that any of my ancestors were involved in the murder of Aborigines unless you're burdoning me with transgenerational guilt for all white people for eternity. My own country suffered at the hands of Romans, Viking, Spanish, Moroccan, French, English and German, but the future isn't built on regret. Of course it's an abhorrent episode of Australian colonial history which was also perpetrated by more advanced societies and dominant tribal groups alike in many other parts of the world. The Aborigines didn't have weapons just for hunting or in anticipation of the arrival of Europeans. I'm assuming you're suggesting that past atrocities provide some justification for what happened to those Israelis in October, or that we should look at it in some other way, which is the mind set of the Arab Muslim world.
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  1833.  @Izzy01711  You make an excellent argument to justify the killing of innocent people just going about their business. If you think that because I don't walk around on a daily basis with a constant sense of condemnation of events perpetrated by people many years ago with whom my only connection is some broad ethnicity and therefore I should have some understanding of the Arab perspective towards this recent event, then I'm afraid you're talking to the wrong person.
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  1834.  @Izzy01711  I didn't actually see that defined simple question. I would absolutely condemn the murder of Aboriginal people of any nation. The only thing I would say is that I don't feel any personal association with the perpetrators or the events. Feel free to vilify Christianity all you like, you won't get any argument from me.
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  1835.  @karenvecsei4217  It was formed during Scott Morrison's Prime Ministership but in all probability conceived when Malcolm Turnbull was PM. No doubt Albo will be keen to continue pouring tax payer’s money into it.
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  1836.  @CP-pt1ot  I know it's about A$4.4 billion (that's not a typo) allocated for the 2022/23 budget.
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  1837. It think it's more of a field of study than a virtue.
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  1838. I wonder why these books aren't required to be 'fact checked'. Maybe there should be a warning label stating, "The contents of this book are bullshit".
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  1839. When it's all boiled down, the problem with the civilised and secular world is not "right wing extremists"; it's Islam. A horrible, vile ideology held by nut jobs, who by their own admission, wish to tear down our peaceful way of life.
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  1840. The outcome for Prince Andrew was never going to be good regardless. If he fought it out in court, those convinced of his guilt will assume that power and money has influenced the court's decisions. Settling out of court implies guilt. People should also remember that Big Pharma has made somewhere in the region of thirty eight billion dollars of settlements over the last twenty years or so and yet we still trust them to vaccinate our kids. As far as Piers Morgan's description goes; I guess people would have to weigh up a Royal Navy Helicopter pilot flying in combat conditions to a television presenter when it comes to estimating internal fortitude.
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  1841. She's a weirdo. Someone in mental health said that she has a "bizarre level of facial posturing".
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  1842. It's wonderful to see two great minds who in all other respects, I suspect, are like the proverbial 'chalk and cheese' join forces. I agree that there should be a 'reckoning' and even retribution in many cases. I live in Queensland, Australia, and I've noticed that politicians and people we use to see on television several times a day are not to be seen now. I 'd like to see them in gaol starting with our former state Chief Health Officer who is now the Governor of Queensland.
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  1843. I think it's understandable how so many GP's and medical professionals have capitulated to coercion and pressure put upon them by medical authorities and pharmaceutical companies to 'tow the line' over the last two years. They, like many, aren't inclined to commit 'occupational suicide'. Putting that aside, my faith in the medical fraternity has been put to the test on a number of occasions over many years. For me, they have long lost the 'emperor's cloak' of respect.
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  1844. Piers Morgan has to be the worst host for debate. I doubt if I'd agree with anything that young girl said but he just talks over people before they've had a chance to respond. He claims to be a champion of free speech but doesn't allow people to speak! Quite hypocritical.
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  1845. He's an idiot. He uses anecdotal evidence of a few hot days in London to legitimise his views on climate change when I could just as easily point out that we've had the coldest October day in thirty six years in Queensland, Australia. In fact, we've (my wife) had the reverse cycle heat mode on our air conditioning for most evenings through this winter.
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  1846. Surely, it's clear enough that these 'arrivals' are not refugees just by virtue of the fact that they could have claimed asylum in any one of a number of European countries and been processed there to determine appropriate places of settlement. They're greeted on the shores of Britain by morons who don't consider their own countrymen and then allowed to wander around freely to melt into the population with the assistance of foreign criminals. Unfortunately the many of the members of parliament have little to no loyalty to the British people, so they don't care.
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  1847. The last few years has clearly demonstrated that governments, the mainstream media, regulatory bodies and lobby groups cannot be trusted to act in the best interest of the average citizen. Wherever you look, whether it be the plan to introduce a social credit based digital currency, removal of reliable 'home grown' energy resources, overseas conflicts, gender identity education in schools, immunisation or immigration, they have failed us in the most spectacular manner at every turn. Now they expect us to eat more shit sandwiches in the name of racial harmony. They're widening the chasm.
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  1848. Just to avoid the confusion about how to address people with their preferred pronoun, we could just tell them to fuck off and not talk to us.
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  1849. I've just purchased a new 2022 Toyota Camry Ascent petrol car (basic model) in Australia for $35,000 including registration (road tax) and third party insurance. A Hybrid version is about $38,000. I'm fairly sure the hybrid's engine cuts in virtually once you reach normal road speed anyway. I can't seem to get the fuel gauge needle to move on mine!
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  1850. Become self sufficient and create more jobs?? How dare you!
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  1851. "We as lawyers need to act on our principles"?? I couldn't quite see but is his hair in one of those bun things? If so, I think he's got it on too tight!
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  1852. No doubt the Prime Minister will leave it to the incumbent Chief Minister to sort out the mess just like the former Prime Minister did with that former nut job of a Chief Minister. In the meantime, you've got these bleeding-heart Aboriginal activists talking about the 'pain' they feel from something that happened (not to them) 150 years ago. The federal government is responsible for this crap, and it doesn't matter whether they're left or right wing, they all talk the talk and nothing else. I've never been to Alice Springs but when a friend from the UK spoke in enthusiastic terms about visiting there, it was in complete contradiction to the tone he had in his comments after his visit.
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  1853. It's sometimes hard to see the changes made to a place in which you grew up and hold fond memories. I grew up in England in the fifties and sixties. Sad to see what it's become.
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  1854. Firstly, you need to get someone to proofread the title of the video. Secondly, how much lower can we go in appointing this nut case. I thought it was bad enough when Palaszczuk appointed that creepy little turd (no apologies for the unkind wording) Jeanette Young as the Governor of Queensland.
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  1855. "Extremists"?? The only extremist is him!
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  1856. There shouldn't be any policy other than the existing anti-discrimination policies. I find it rather ironic that as a British citizen with permanent residential status in Australia I was not allowed to apply for positions within customs or border security despite having served in the Australian Army in the seventies. I can only assume that by still having a 'foreign' status, there were some concerns about my allegiance. I would have though the defence of the United Kingdom would have raised at least similar issues regarding recruiting foreigners.
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  1857. It's absolutely disgusting the way these so called leaders have managed to get away (so far) with inciting a discriminatory approach to certain members of their own community. One thing though, is when people talk about the vaccine as being "rushed" or "experimental" they should consider that the molecule of the vaccine was developed many years ago and the coronavirus has adopted many variants over twenty of thirty years which have just disappeared, so there was no particular need for it. With the emergence of the Covid-19 variant, increased resources were brought to bear and it didn't take much to 'tweak' the known vaccination molecule to provide what should be a safe and effective vaccine. Having said that, I live in Queensland, Australia and despite many being vaccinated, wearing masks and other restrictions, there's still an surge of infections. They don't say who's getting it!
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  1858. I wonder what the CEO's of the other banks are thinking now? Hopefully they're crapping themselves.
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  1859. My view of Trudeau is pretty much along the same lines as many others who see him as a hypocritical lying dipshit who desires absolute power. His assessment of fellow Canadians has received condemnation from all over the world. I'm not against firearms. I served in the Australian Army and on occasions have been involved in sport (target) shooting. I must admit though, I'm in two minds about the principle of possessing firearms for self protection. Much as I too, would like the provision to have a lethal weapon on hand if they invaded my house and threatened me or my family, I can't help feeling that the general societal outcome would not improve. I would imagine it's still quite easy for an assailant to take others by surprise and actually relieve them of their own protection.
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  1860.  @KittenBowl1  I've got no doubt that America has the greater influence on what goes on, but we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves in claiming to know all about the workings within. The simple fact is that the Australian government does not recognise Taiwan as a sovereign nation.
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  1861.  @hujiannong  If you replace 'schizophrenic' with 'hypocritical' you'd be even more right.
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  1862. In the eyes of many religious people, I would probably be described as an antitheist. However, I find myself defending George Pell against the sort of people with the 'lynch mob' mentality which manifested itself clearly during the height of the pandemic. Once we allow people to dispense with the rule of law and factual terms of reference in favour of their own opinions, watch out for the next round of tyranny.
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  1863. She's the most divisive, bitter and twisted cow on the planet.
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  1864. One of the most disturbing aspects of this issue is the people who can see that there's an absence of women, children and elderly which would normally constitute a significant proportion of refugees and still support them 'invading' the country. They won't be so happy when these guys start looking for some personal 'gratification'.
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  1865. No guessing where his sentiments lie.
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  1866.  @meuknowwho7041  Unfortunately there are Aboriginal 'activists' who adopt an 'infinite regress' approach where those of European (particularly British) are suppose to have an unending sense of guilt with an account yet to be settled.
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  1867.  @meuknowwho7041  I'm optimistic enough to believe that there are many living in their chosen countries as immigrants feel the same way as you. Unfortunately, there are some who are so immersed in their own ethnicity they feel respect and tolerance only flows in their direction.
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  1868. They focus on a police force which is "representative of the population" and in doing so comprimise the objective. If you were selecting a football team or a squad for the Olympic Games, you wouldn't give two hoots about the elements of the population; you just want them to win! Same goes for the military. You need the very best when the time comes not so many, girls, blacks, Asian, etc. If they actually ARE the best, then that's fine but otherwise, they need to focus on the job in hand.
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  1869. It's one of the most recognised flags in the world. These games organisations that receive funding from the government and who represent the people should comply with the protocols when displaying the national flag. In other words, leave it alone.
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  1870. It was a point I expressed some time ago inasmuch as the question of doesn't the government already know what to do with key issues specifically effecting Aborigines. It will be like an unelected political party pushing their own agenda.
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  1871. I've just got up on Wednesday morning in Australia and that's made my day!
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  1872. Why the 'blurring' of the vehicle number plate? Name and shame. These are the same people who leave their shopping trolleys in parking spaces instead of returning them to the trolley return points at the supermarket car park.
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  1873. I wouldn't necessarily argue that a 'clean sweep' isn't the best political environment. It's interesting though, that people still believe there's actually a difference between the major parties. There couldn't be a bigger chasm than that which exists between the Labor Party and the average working class person. As far as the relationship between the federal government and the state premiers is concerned, surely the pandemic taught us that the National Cabinet is a joke. They just have a talk fest and then the premiers and chief ministers just go off and do what they bloody well like.
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  1874. Oh no! Please don't melt your 'Oscars'! I don't know how I can carry on if you do! What a fucking wanker!
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  1875. @Robbo Those who promote the Aboriginal issues and 'culture' substitute the word Australia (or the name of a region within) with the word 'Country'. For example, for people going through a citizenship ceremony are "Welcomed to country". It seems to me they've decided to 'hijack' the word to avoid using the British name of Australia.
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  1876. @Robbo I really can't see what's progressive about it. Apart from the constant issue of people trying to 'reinvent' the English language to suit themselves. I see this as a way of redefining the achievements made by the settlement of Australia. To substitute the word 'Australia' with 'Country' is, in effect, the removal of a word to make people think in a different way. George Orwell's '1984' touches on that subject. Interestingly, in the days leading up to Australia Day, people use to proudly attach small national flags to their cars and have them flapping in the breeze as they drove down the road. Haven't seen one this year.
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  1877. Mainstream media and it's presenters along with various political figures were referring to the incident as 'murder' even before the details of the prosecution were confirmed. Justice by the lynch mob mentality. Then you've got that left wing nut job Nancy Pelosi with that cringeworthy performance thanking Floyd for his "sacrifice".
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  1878. Why are you even giving that dreadful thing any of your time?
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  1879. The irony about wearing masks is that people spend more time fiddling around with their hands around their face; putting them on and constantly replacing them over their nose than they ordinarily would. It's a well documented fact that these viruses (including the common cold and influenza) are primarily transmitted by hand contact with nose, mouth and even eyes! I walks into our local grocery store where they have a hand sanitizer dispensing device and observe very few people using it. In fact sometimes I think it may as well just have my name on it!
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  1880. It's a sad reflection on our society that these two should be considered as anything out of the ordinary in displaying Australian flags on Australia Day (or any day for that matter). Unless the Melbourne police are successfully sued, we may as well give Australia over to the Chinese. I picked up ten of those little flags from my local federal MP's office the day before Australia Day and had two stuck on the pillars of my car which I parked outside the entrance to Woolworths whilst shopping (don't believe in the boycott). Not one other flag in sight. Where have Australians gone?
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  1881. I live in Brisbane and for a 'bare bones' apartment (no furniture, TV, fridge, washing machine, etc,) you'd probably be paying double that price for something a bit bigger, so it's good economical living for one or two people who don't need a lot of space. Was there somewhere to hang washing?
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  1882.  @vanpallandt5799  I was my attempt at being sarcastic and humorous, with a scenario of them having legitimate refugee status in not coming from France. Portugal 'sticks out' more. I believe there is some conflict going on in Columbia at the moment.
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  1883.  @vanpallandt5799  I was all really just a joke. I really plucked Columbia out of you know where. Seemed like the sort of place someone would want to leave.
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  1884.  @vanpallandt5799  Again, I just plucked Colombia out of my arse as a humorous 'additive'. I've no idea what goes on there. Thanks for correcting my inexcusable mis-spelling though.
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  1885. The Germans didn't seem to have much trouble in the Atlantic during the second world war.
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  1886. People still don't want to admit that bringing Muslims into a British society was a grave mistake. The Muslim mind has a different approach to life than others insofar as their willing to wreak vengeance or sacrifice themselves, family or other citizens if they get it in their head it's all for Allah. Hateful, despicable people. Fundemental Christians had the same mentality a few centuries ago but seem to have grown out of it.
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  1887. I hate to say this but the wall decoration behind you makes it look as though you're wearing a 'Mickey Mouse' hat.
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  1888. I watched the classic world war 2 film 'The Dam Busters' (for about the hundredth time) on free to air TV a few weeks ago. The film, which tells the story of the famous 617 squadron that carried out the raids on the major dams in Germany and stars Richard Todd who plays the role of Wing Commander Guy Gibson. Several times through the film, Gibson's dog is referred to on several occasions as 'Nigger' being his dog's actual real name. My mother served in the Royal Air Force during the war at RAF Coningsby where 617 squadron assembled before forming up at RAF Scampton. She knew these man and use to tell the story of how she use to feed the dog. She referred to the name 'Nigger' with no suggestion of racism but simply part of the reality of her world at the time. I for one, won't allow anyone to change that.
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  1889. Just another virtue signalling plonker who has no real concern for Aborigines. Just more wasted time effort any money poured into a 'distraction'. I'll bet non indigenous Australians who drag themselves to a half arse job that they hate on jammed public transport, just to make ends meet think priorities should be elsewhere.
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  1890. I'm sure there are people who consider a monarchy an out of date concept and believe a republic is more appropriate in a modern world. There is some debate as to the type of republic which is a fairly critical issue. I imagine even many of those 'republicans' feel saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth, and recognise the dignity and stability the monarchy and particularly the Queen has brought to the country. If they think that changing to a republic will improve their everyday lives, I think they'll be very disappointed.
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  1891. That'll teach that young girl not to hate the police. She'll know to love them from now on. A bit like 'Winston' in '1984'.
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  1892.  @gertsy2000  I hadn't given much thought to the tax on deposits into super whilst working but I am retired and aware that because I was born in 1950 I could have retired at 55 but would have had to wait 10 years to get the age pension. Naturally there's the lower thresholds and cut off points for financial assets and investments which erode pension entitlements.
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  1893. Those protesters don't like it up 'em. No sir, they do not like it up 'em.
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  1894. There's something seriously wrong with that lady presenter who feels she has to talk so freaking loud! I couldn't be in a room with her for a minute. Loved the Trudeau and the cardboard water bottle scene. Classic!
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  1895. I've lived in Australia for over fifty years now but growing up in England going to Great Yarmouth whilst visiting my aunty in Norwich was my favourite thing to do. In later years I worked at a holiday camp there too. It pains me to see what it (and other places) has become.
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  1896.  @Charlemagne1367  Exactly. It's so often the case that people look at their idea of a solution in very simplistic terms and ignoring the details.
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  1897. He's right insofar as the Australian government decide who is the ambassador to any foreign country, but aren't they also supposed to be 'diplomats', as in "diplomatic". I would say referring to any public figure, in the country in which you are chosen to create a positive influence in disparaging terms would not be considered suitable behaviour for a diplomat and reflects badly on our whole nation; not just the government.
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  1898. The Australian Immunisation Handbook published by the Australian Government Department of Health states "Vaccines must be given voluntarily in the absence of undue pressure, coercion or manipulation". I think the Victorian government have four strikes, so shouldn't they be out?
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  1899. If it means that hard working Australian business people get back on there feet with help from the federal government, then so be it, but the Queensland business community should not let anyone forget what she (and Ms. Young) did to them.
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  1900.  @tonysimon6312  I can't argue with that, but over time, when there's more analysis as to the necessity of border closures as opposed to effective management, there may be a different view. I actually do have some sympathy for politicians in this case because they've been faced with unique and changing circumstances. Time will tell if there's any price to pay.
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  1901. To see Jordan's level of exasperation and disbelief, given his understanding of the workings of government and the human mind, gives some indication of how those of us with less knowledgeable expectations feel.
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  1902. Islam is without doubt the most evil ideologies on the face of the planet. Any belief which advocates death for not co forming to religious doctrine is something to be resisted at all costs.
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  1903. Maybe he should have said "Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man, bake me a cake as gay as you can".
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  1904. What is the actual point in recruiting people into a language that has no benefit other than personal interest? I was born in Wales and many people in and around the region in the west speak Welsh as a first language as well as being perfectly fine speaking English. Considering that English is an 'international' language, I think New Zealanders would be better off focusing on English.
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  1905. Never mind the private jets, what about all the elements that go into making his expensive wardrobe and the equipment used to clear roads of snow. Is he staying in a log cabin with no heating?
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  1906. They have the expectation that everyone else changes their lives and they can sit back with smugness on how relevant they believe that they are. I live in Queensland, Australia and most summers there's bush fires if we've had no rain. These days, there's no attempt to proportion the blame to accidental combustion through broken glass laying on dry grass, careless disposal of cigarette butts or even deliberate arson. They automatically identify the cause as climate change.
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  1907. I wonder to what extent O'Brien's world meets with the average Aborigine. I don't like calling people names but when they use the old racist card for having a different opinion, I make an exception. Just a virtue signalling toss pot.
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  1908. Well if Mark Latham lifts One Nation away from it's roots which originated around criticism of the acceptance of the behaviour of fundamentalists Muslims and the uncontrolled changing face of our traditional British heritage, then One Nation just becomes the same as the others.
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  1909. As I flicked through the television channels trying desperately not to get infected by the mainstream media, I was compelled to stop at one piece of news coverage in the same manner that you can't resist looking at some overweight woman with tattoos, a hair bun, pushing a pram and wearing 'active wear'. The television presenters were talking about a new virus variant in exactly the same manner as they were all talking a year or so ago, as though we were all watching with our masks at the ready, cancelling holidays and stocking up with toilet paper and food supplies ready for the next lockdown.
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  1910. So everyone is surprised and 'triggered' when Donald Trump engages in hyperbole. Big deal! Of course Trump knows Zelenskyy didn't "start" the war, but Zelenskyy would have known globalist overtures to replicate the European immigration infestation disaster on Russia's doorstep would eventually invoke some reaction from Putin.
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  1911. I like listening to Peter Hitchens' thoughts, but he does have the habit of making statements in a 'matter of fact' manner without any term of reference with the inference that there is to be no further argument.
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  1912. When are these people going to stop pointing the bone whenever someone flies commercially, together in the same plane or separately? Almost totally insignificant. The issue is that it doesn't make any difference to the climate. I get that these climate alarmist politicians are hypocrites, but we know that already. When other knowledgeable people outline the undeniable physics (not modelling or interpretation of statistics) people can see the bullshittery. Any opposition should just be pointing that out. Of course they won't because they're sold on the environmental ideology too!
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  1913. I think it would be silly for any leader to rule out anything; simply because they know from experience it comes back to bite them in the bum when they do. The bigger question is what would the people do if he did mandate another lockdown.
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  1914. Why on Earth does anyone even speak to her. She's an irrelevance.
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  1915. Pity he didn't have to attend a trial in another country.
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  1916. It's typical of her 'ilk'. They think that if they make baseless, preposterous statements that, somehow, it miraculously turns into the truth.
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  1917. I don't have a problem with anyone expressing an opinion based on their own free thoughts on a subject. I do however have a problem of those who express an opinion based on religious teachings and doctrines. I'm seventy-three and I've never been through a marriage ceremony, but I have a wife (together for forty-seven years), five children, fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Anyone else can marry a goat for all I care.
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  1918. Probably doesn't mean much and there's enough people in the electorates who are probably still dumb enough to vote her party and her back in government later next year. Either way, it won't make any difference because if the pandemic has taught us anything, the two party preferred system effectively just gives us 'Hobson's choice' with the opposition being no better.
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  1919. I would have been quite happy to work from home when I was driving school buses.
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  1920. I was born in Britain but have lived in Australia for fifty four years. I have returned to the UK on seven occasions with several visits to London as late as six years ago. It's always given me a sense of 'place' (and even 'awe') when I've gone there. Wild horses couldn't drag me there now.
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  1921. So if we find out that one of their relatives was involved in something we don't like, we can damage their property can we?
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  1922. I grew up in Wales (first) and then England during the fifties and sixties and got my driver licence before emigrating to Australia in 1970. I've returned to the UK on seven occasions over the last twenty years and noticed the progressive difficulty in finding parking spots, not to mention navigating the goat tracks they call roads in rural areas. It's obviously just a case of residential area being established at a time where car ownership was nowhere near what it is now. I lived in Malta for a couple of years in the sixties and now, parking is virtually impossible. I hired a rental car on my most recent visit and on return of the vehicle, had to park it about two kilometres away from our hotel, leave the keys with the staff and just tell the hire company where it was!
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  1923. In Australia they're promoting the use of natural gas as a cleaner alternative to coal (which it may well be) but I don't think it's as efficient or as cheap for producing energy.
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  1924. In the morning he's making waffles.
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  1925. I have no idea where you're getting your battlefield information which suggests that Ukraine is winning here. Other sources seem to suggest the opposite. Anyway, if your information is correct, this is certainly positive news and with a bit of luck this could go on for another few years. The other option is that all parties get over any hurt feelings perpetuated by the media and arrange for it to stop. Maybe that's too much to ask.
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  1926. I don't object to someone who prefers to use cash or even has problems with electronic transfers but he's full of crap. It's not illegal to determine a particular method of payment and it's quite legal to refuse legal tender before providing goods or services. You are required to accept legal tender to reconcile a debt. So, if you have a meal at a restaurant and you've consumed it, you now owe the vender the money (effectively a debt) and can pay by any means. It should be noted that a cheque is not payment.
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  1927. That didn't really tell us much.
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  1928. Yes, bring all the religions all together in one happy place; that'll work. They've always got on so well in the past! Maybe we could have a Muslim king. I live in Australia and as we speak, we've got the 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here" with a guy called Ian 'Dicko' Dickenson who reckons we should have an Aboriginal monarchy. Free beer for all Aborigines.
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  1929. Why should we be ruining our small businesses on the basis of what Morrison or the control freak premiers decide is an appropriate vaccination percentage? Stick your vaccination percentages up your arse and let those who want to be vaccinated do so and those that don't live with what is arguably a very minimal level of risk.
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  1930.  @hairycrowtom3688  I enquired about getting a free full sized flag from the MP's office (which they will provide) but they required a photo of an exisisting pole. I think he mentioned something about conditions on the location too. What pisses your neighbours off? Is it just the fact it's there or do the ropes make that 'clanging' noise on the pole?
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  1931. I can understand the police officers concern that this guy will be attacked by one or more of the crowd, but that illustrates the need to ban these sorts of marches. If people in the march are of the mind to assault someone who doesn't live in Israel, plays no part in what goes on there, just because their Jewish it just confirms what we all know about Muslims.
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  1932. I would have checked the inside of the tyres in his wheel chair as well. Arogant git.
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  1933. It's beyond belief that the United Kingdom has been reduced to this by it's own volition. Why is the UK governed by a European court? What are they going to to if they're told to go fuck themselves?
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  1934. @KitchenAhoy  Turned out wrong, but assumptions will occasionally work out that way. I think it went against the odds in this case.
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  1935.  @KitchenAhoy  Your religion is of no interest to me.
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  1936.  @senseofthecommonman  No doubt, they'll genetically modify them to be as big as cows! If they use locusts, they may need civil aviation certification.
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  1937. He's more concerned about distractions like 'The Voice'. Having said that the way the question was presented was stupid. Using anecdotal evidence where some kid has had their lunch nicked by some other kid isn't enough to motivate any real change.
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  1938. It's important to not just let these people 'slink away' from all this. Whether it's people dodging responsibilities and failure to expose culpable conduct in regard to the origins of the virus, the efficacy (or serious effects) of the Covid-19 vaccines, or the oppressive governments' actions. It they get away with it, they (or someone else) will do it to us again. I would have thought the legal eagles would be soaring around in circles over this.
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  1939. If anyone wants the police to rush to a scene of 'criminality' in numbers, just walk around with a mobile phone recording public or private buildings and some paranoid idiot will ring them. These people who want to undermine the people and the government of Britain by trying to tear down the history and culture of the nation should be prosecuted for subversion.
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  1940. There's something seriously wrong with this guy. He expects the world to believe that a society who dispatches and supports a murderous militia to massacre and mutilate innocent civilians in the street, who then hide within their own families knowing that they have brought death and destruction to them actually cares about their own people. I've heard it said by those who have fought and experienced the Arab terrorist mind, that they value death more than life. So, what's the problem here?
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  1941. Unfortunately, the ABC is like a Koala inasmuch as being a protected species. I doubt that even Liberal governments wouldn't dare defund it.
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  1942. I think "failure" is the wrong word. It actually succeeded quite well in (at least temporarily) elevating the control and public profile of tin pot dictators all over the place. It also succeeded in showing how willing people are to be coerced, manipulated, subjugated and oppressed. It succeeded in showing how governments can use 'misinformation' to turn one person against another.
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  1943. The poor man is obviously suffering from a mental health issue. I can understand the police officer has to take fairly immediate action but maybe with some additional assistance it could have been done without handcuffs.
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  1944.  @ynysmones3816  No, not me, but I can see others using the circumstances as an excuse for violence towards the opponents in the guise of protecting the rights and physical well being of the protesters. A bit like the 'Antifa' mob who, in the name of being anti facist, use violence (a facist methodology) to remove opposition to further their own agenda.
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  1945. Maybe she was looking in the mirror.
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  1946. Well, if all the black and brown people vote for him and all the white people vote for Nigel, everything should work out well. I live in Australia now but back in 1969 I lived in Norwi h where one of the pubs had a sign saying "No Irishmen allowed". I suspect it may have been targeting a specific individual or group who may have caused trouble at some point.
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  1947. Makes me want to puke! When I see that 'rag' being flown on the end of a pole it just means "we hate whites" in my view. It's just anarchy.
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  1948. I doubt if anyone with any powers of observation believes the traffic of people across the English Channel has anything to do with "asylum". Surely, that would be illustrated by a representative number of women, children and elderly people. These are young men intent on securing a profitable existence in the UK at the expense of the British taxpayer. Totally disagree with a referendum on the ECHR. Just get rid of it. Britain can look to its own humanitarian values balanced with border security. Don't need others to make the rules.
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  1949. It's estimated that something in the region of between 15-20% of Muslims throughout the world are determined to see the demise of Western civilisation and enforce Islam on the world. That basically works out to be the equivalent of the population of the United States. They talk these days about inclusivity, so I think we should really be disseminating between "good Muslims" and bad ones.
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  1950.  @msl1689  The technicality is they ARE Chinese. I've been to Hong Kong many times and you may not be aware but much of Hong Kong is on the same bit of 'mainland' as the rest of China.
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  1951.  @analyticalmindset  So Kowloon isn't on the mainland? I was brought up in a British military family in the fifties and sixties and lived in RAF married quarters with dozens of people who had lived in Hong Kong, I had a fair idea about what the place was about at an early age. Having personally been to both Hong Kong and other parts of the People's Republic of China and (despite your insulting remarks) have a full understanding of the cultural, economic, and language differences between the two societal entities. They are still Chinese! For God's sake look it up!
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  1952.  @analyticalmindset  At last a civil and measured response. Thankyou. Although I don't know if people realise that part of Hong Kong is actually on the mainland.
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  1953. Boris is "shocked and appalled". That's a 'Yes Prime Minister' statement if ever I've heard one! Complete bullshit! Tony Abbott did something about it in Australia by denying permanent residency to these people. They're not refugees if they're coming from mainland Europe.
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  1954. We shouldn't forget that although the other western aligned country's leaders appear more cognitive than the side show going on in the United States, it doesn't mean they're necessarily in safer hands. We've got a British Prime Minister who despite having thousands of illegal immigrants arriving on the shores of England on a weekly basis, believes more immigration is the answer to economic recovery. This is on top of perpetuating an extended state of warfare in Eastern Europe.
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  1955.  @MrDulazz  Putting aside the disparaging reference to English people, I'll think you'll find that the percentage of British heritage was always considerably higher than 50% through most of it's history. It may have changed over the last few decades.
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  1956. If a child is unruly and disruptive, make it a condition the child may only return to the class in the company of the parent for one whole day. There actually may not be any hope anyway when much of the adult population including television presenters (reading from an edited script) don't know the difference between "bought" and "brought".
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  1957. Maybe we need to look much closer at the suitability for someone to even present themselves a s a candidate. People who put themselves forward for public service should be able to demonstrate, not only their ability to fulfil the day to day duties, but there needs to be some sort of psychological assessment too.
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  1958. The American people should be afraid; very afraid!
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  1959. @Sandra Fisher Coincidently 'The Dam Busters' was on free to air television where I live in Australia yesterday. As we approach Anzac Day (25th April) they tend to show all the war films. This time I only watched the tail end of it but noticed a disclaimer after the credits that basically said (paraphrasing) "The language and attitudes depicted in this film were reflective of the times and are not supported by the standards of today". By that, I suspect they still retained the original script. I've seen it a dozen times and they've always used the dog's name.
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  1960. He can't just say that he was wrong. I was wrong. I held a very pessimistic view of people succumbing to "compelled thinking" and thought there would be just enough 'YES' votes to get through. Still, the left can't be too crestfallen with the election success of their political allies in New Zealand. Oh, wait!
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  1961. It's an indication of the moral vacuum which exists within our political system. If the last couple of years haven't provided some insight then nothing will.
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  1962. Who's going to tell the Royal Navy?
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  1963. The big question is how do we wrest the power that these people hold over us? Shopkeepers and other vendors, now given the burden of denying us access to goods and services, have their own livelihoods and families to consider. Politicians continue to use their powers to inflict punishment on those that rebel. It's quite an unbelievable situation that I would never have imagined. What's it going to take?
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  1964. To be treated with the contempt it deserves.
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  1965.  @kiae-nirodiariesencore4270  I can easily be convinced of the logic of moving on from the internal combustion. You may have interpreted my comments as being opposed or dismissing of electric vehicles when I'm not. Who wouldn't prefer to do without stinky, smelly petrol in the same way as we've moved on from oil and kerosine lamps for our homes. The rare metals I refer to are lithium, copper and gold and of course taking into consideration the balance between mining, ongoing emissions and recycling etc. I simply mentioned them insofar as in my younger days I probably wouldn't have even brought them into the equation. I also mentioned "logical progression" meaning it should be done in the absence of extreme activism and alarmism, which at the moment it is definitely not. I have a sense of compelled thinking being brought to bear without consideration to economy or conditions. It's almost a 'Frankensteinian' mantra of "Electric good; oil bad". I think we also have to be at least guarded of recycling statistics. Recycling data isn't just counting the number of items dumped in a nice green bin. I live in Australia and for a number of years the concept of recycling was shipping unsaleable 'recyclables' off to China with no further scrutiny and other evidence of recycling ending up in landfill.
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  1966.  @kiae-nirodiariesencore4270  I stand corrected on my including Lithium as rare although you'll forgive me if I don't relive my school experience by scrolling through the periodic table. Personally not being so immersed in the net zero movement, the additional expense of an all electric vehicle on balance with my general low milage was not really considered. Having said that, in previous years my wife and I have taken the odd road trip in fairly remote areas, so I envisaged that may turn out to be an added inconvenient problem. The choice of the hybrid was a closer contender but apart from not being totally sold on the concept, I had a fairly immediate need for a vehicle replacement and the availability of new cars in 2022 was very limited. A 60 litre tank of fuel for me lasts about six weeks. Unleaded fuel is under A$2 per litre. So roughly about A$1,000 per year. My Camry cost A$30,000. My son bought a new petrol Corolla the year before after hiring a hybrid Corolla to see what it was like. I drove it too. Bit surprised how soon the engine kicked in once the car was moving. I anticipate keeping the Camry for it's Warranty period of seven years, so it will be interesting to see what choices will be available in 2030. I'm seventy three now so I may even be a bit optimistic on being around!
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  1967. Lambie is quite delusional. I haven't really used Twitter except to sling off at the ABC for about five years, but now I'm back just to cancel out her protest.
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  1968.  @ndertor9413  Assuming that the policy is endorsed by the Air Chief Marshall (who is still subject to the anti-discrimination and anti-racist laws of the land), one would hope that there are means for it to end up in the Crown Prosecutor's office.
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  1969. I don't have a problem with Greta. I have a problem with people who embrace climate alarmism based on what she says. The "meaning of life" is simply life itself. The reason I put my underpants on and brush my teeth is part of survival. Just have to connect the dots. You have to kidding if you think humans are completely self serving if it wasn't for religion. Even wild animals look after and protect each other. In fact, it's religion which has and still contains the elements of tyranny and violation of human rights.
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  1970.  @TheIceyeddy  He's got you marked. Time will tell if that's a good thing or not!
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  1971. I'm seventy-four now and I regret not learning another language. Strangely enough, I was born in Wales with a mother whose first language was Welsh (Dad was English) and I lived in Malta for three years as a kid and never learnt that language either. Funnily enough, my wife and I were in Sicily, and I used my 'phrase book' Italian to let a group of women on a bus that we didn't speak Italian and they all started to speak to me in Italian. Maybe they thought I meant that only my wife didn't speak the language.
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  1972. When I was a kid, I looked like an easy target and so had to face other kids who thought I was going to be a pushover. I was actually a good fighter and for some years was a competitive boxer. When I came to the conclusion that my aggressor wasn't just letting off steam and their attack was imminent, I use to strike first.
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  1973. A flower instead of a penis or vulva? I want the Burj Khalifa for me.
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  1974. Totally agree. While I applaud the vilification of DEI ideology, particularly in those sorts of occupations, this is not the time to try and score personal points. Having said that, I find it disturbing that you consider the role of a journalist is "To float personal theories, speculate wildly or assign blame before facts emerge." I would have thought the role of journalists is to report the known facts and keep their opinions to themselves. Maybe that's too much to expect.
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  1975. I can't say I entirely blame Albo for not reading it; I wouldn't bother either. Then again, I'm not the Prime Minister claiming that's it's a wonderful thing.
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  1976. It's always the governments or other power hungry megalomaniac. It's never the people. Presenting the argument that argument that we have the opportunity to change governments is flawed even in a constitutional democracy. Often the 'choice' is just more of the same with people wearing different coloured ties.
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  1977.  @dub604  OK. Professor Wilson alluded to the fact that the decline of business was attributed to Brexit. So, apart from "Brexit isn't working because I don't like it" analysis, is there any specific cause of business failure which can't be attributed to other causes (e.g. those which I mentioned)? If that's lost on you, I'm afraid we'll probably have to leave it there.
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  1978.  @dub604  I've always thought that.
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  1979. I didn't think I'd live long enough to see this sort of conduct from teachers. My old boxing and English teacher is 100 years old now and still going. A kind, thoughtful man and a thorough gentleman who believed in real growth and development for 'his' kids. I wonder what he would think of this sort of rubbish? I think I could make a fairly accurate guess.
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  1980. What a vile horrible woman. I don't know who's worse; her, or the so-called journalists soaking up that bullshit.
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  1981. The corruption and hypocrisy just goes on. It use to be the standard for third world countries, but now it's a 'pandemic' in developed countries.
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  1982. The man is deranged. Complete nutter. He fits in very well there. However, let's not be distracted about what needs to be done to bring to account those who have been instrumental and complicit with the oppressive actions over the last two years. I'm still not allowed in pubs, clubs, cinemas, restaurants or any recreational or social facilities or events because I won't be coerced or bribed into being vaccinated. What they do to each other in Hollywood is irrelevant.
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  1983. He seems quite a reasonable sort of Muslim who wouldn't wish anyone any harm, apart from demonstrably illustrating his hatred for Israelis and the Jewish people.
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  1984. There is one exception to being told not to tell one's parents. When my mother gave me money when I was in my late teens, she'd say "don't tell your father". When my dad gave me money, he'd say "don't tell your mother". I was quite happy to honour their requests.
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  1985. I'm a big supporter of the channel and think the revelations and evidence provided over the last couple of years has been invaluable but I fear we may be 'jumping the gun' on this one.
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  1986. I was thinking that they'll even re-invent the word illegal to mean legal. Legal immigration is an issue which seems to get under the radar.
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  1987. How is a sticker on a windscreen or window considered criminal damage?
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  1988.  @rufusreloaded1043  Who me?
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  1989. Things won't change unless the spineless, public posturing, self interested element of those in government are removed and replaced by those of like mindedness. Unfortunately the people won't do that; they'll just stick with their party allegiances and elect the same sort of element. If we go the next fifty or a hundred years without a revolution or civil or religious war, I'll be surprised. I'm glad I won't be around to see it.
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  1990. My wallet, with credit cards along with car key were stolen by unlawful entry late one night when I was still up (would you believe). I thought I heard something but assumed it was my wife going to the toilet. I got up the next day totally unaware that anything untoward had happened until I noticed an SMS from the ANZ bank advising of unusual activity. The thieves had used the card at a service station nearby for cigarettes etc. I rang ANZ and confirmed that the spending was unauthorised. I then reported the theft to police, they checked the CCTV footage and apprehended the culprits. The ANZ replaced the unauthorised spending within a day or two. No questions asked.
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  1991. The Haka use to have a certain novelty appeal but it's completely overdone now and actually looks a bit stupid with all that tongue thing going on. I think the other team should have the option to wait and walk on to the field when they're done with their little display. An opposing team shouldn't just have to stand there and watch. Maybe the Kiwis wouldn't mind if England did a bit of Morris Dancing before play.
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  1992. @alanbeaumont4848  My recollection of most classroom teachings was one of painful drudgery, with the only motivation being the fear of getting a bad report.
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  1993. @alanbeaumont4848  I was fortunate in that although my handwriting in primary school looked as though a spider had fallen in the inkwell and crawled across my page, I had an English teacher who taught us italic script. I adopted that as my standard writing with an italic nib pen, and although a bit slow at first, I could write at an acceptable speed. Even today, my handwriting has the reminents of italics. Just a bit shakier!
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  1994. @trevaudio  No, it doesn't. If he's been prosecuted for an offence of one sort or another, it doesn't mean what he's been saying about the effects of Islam, immigration and grooming gangs is incorrect, or is there no proliferation of Islam in the UK? Everything 'hunky dory' there is it?
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  1995.  @vague_plague  So the $4.47 billion (that's with a 'B') provided just to the National Indigenous Australians Agency alone in 2022-2023 with the Governor General's specific executive order to liaise and provide strategies to benefit the Aboriginal people shouldn't give them a big enough voice? You may be right in thinking that because those who are suppose to be carrying out that mandate are more concerned with creating the Aboriginal Victim Industry and making sure they're well looked after in the process.
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  1996.  @vague_plague  I can't argue with that!
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  1997. I thought it was understood that everyone spies on each other. It's probably the CIA paying the Chinese to spy on Amercan citizens. Anyway, now that the SR71 isn't available for joyrides anymore, can anyone get a ride to take scenic photos from a U2?
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  1998.  @Portia620 Makes you wonder why so many fully vaccinated people wearing masks all day still managed to contract the virus though doesn't it.
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  1999.  @cloudie9druoid172  That makes good sense in terms of self protection but I think the idea of sanitising before you enter the supermarket is to mitigate any transfer from your hands onto anything (or anyone) inside.
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  2000.  @ericmanget4280  I'll make the assumption that you live in Canada. I do sympathise with the people of Ottawa who have been greatly inconvenienced. It's always regrettable when things end up like this. However, you're assuming they're ant-vaxxers. Given the behavior of your government and others, It's bordering on childish to think that they would have ended mandates. I live in Queensland, Australia and despite over 90% of the Queensland population being vaccinated (which is 10% over their proclaimed target to reduce mandates), they still impose huge restrictions on unvaccinated people and in fact are elevating the requirements for those who have already complied and have been considered fully vaccinated. There are a number of eminently qualified professionals who dispute the efficacy of quarantine and mask etc and who present themselves in a far more conciliatory manner than that nut job you have as a Prime Minister. To refer to a section of society as "misogynists" and "racists" because they protest is probably one of the most disgusting thing I've heard come out of a Prime Minister's mouth. Macron isn't any better either.
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  2001. If Britain is such a distasteful place for her she could try emigrating to some predominantly black country that have no record of slavery and have a fair and democratic society. We'll have a collection to pay for a one way ticket.
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  2002. So the ICC has issued an arrest warrant if he turns up in any of the member states, but promises not to arrest him if he turns up? That should put his mind at ease! Why should Benjamin Netanyahu publicly posture to a world that clearly tolerates and capitulates to an Arab terrorist ideology anyway? He's an Israeli patriot. There shouldn't be any doubt as to his view of the holocaust. King Charles' attendance would be the epitome of hypocrisy, which would only be exceeded if he turned up with Sadiq Khan.
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  2003. Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants and the creed of slaves.
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  2004.  @rmiller7766  You're right but I think my response to the climate crisis was more one of boredom than anything.
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  2005. Scum of the earth is what they are.
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  2006. @Bolo Young What sort of disaster do you envisage? There will, no doubt be issues which arise through detention and off shore processing but what's happening at the moment is totally unacceptable.
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  2007. @Bolo Young Many countries can simply 'stand guard' (as you say) and prevent people from proceeding across a common border. It's quite another thing when people approach from the seas on dinghies or boats. There are international maritime laws which prevent putting people's lives at risk by preventing them reach the safety of land. I live in Australia and the Royal Australian Navy intercept boats and turn them back if it's safe to do so or make other arrangements to return the occupants by other means. Not so much of an issue now since the government implemented a residency and citizenship ban on illegal arrivals. Those that do arrive on our shores were previously processed offshore in Papua New Guinea (a few detainees still at Naru). Now with the exception of the Australian External Territory of Christmas Island all illegal immigrants are detained and processed on the mainland of Australia with no possibility of legal residency. This is where the ECHR have been a problem for the UK. Their idea of suitable detention centres is four-star hotels.
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  2008.  @j.b.2263  That's right but there is the undeniable link via the Counil of Europe. I think the European councils, commissions and courts are designed to confuse and deflect.
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  2009.  @j.b.2263  I know but there's no member of the EU which isn't a member of the Council of Europe so it would be a bit naive to think there's no collaboration there at some stage.
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  2010. How can you say there are some genuine refugees when they've passed through numerous safe EU countries then illegally landed on the shores of England. Get a grip for Christ sake!
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  2011. If people can't see the slippery slope here; where your autonomy in determining your own medical regime is either removed or penalised, then we're in deep trouble. As long as I've been alive, I've accepted that I'm responsible for my own protection from illness or disease and have no expectation that others be recruited into a common emotional mould.
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  2012. "Well we were actually saying what a bitch you are".
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  2013. How can you live with yourself now that you've been banned by the lighthouse keepers association!
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  2014. Well that all seems perfectly fine; nothing to worry about there. What possible concern would we have with a global digital trusted anchor to look after us all.
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  2015. Nigel, you will have to stop speaking in these logical terms that people can all understand. The next thing will be people objecting to not having enough money.
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  2016. It's the employers right to be provided with the means to manage diligence and productivity. Just providing employees with the right to determine working conditions as they see fit is ridiculous. I worked for local government for twenty years and I can almost guarantee that you'd be lucky if there was 5% of employees who wouldn't abuse the convenience. Most of them do it while they're at work now!
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  2017. I'm with John Kerry. It's disgusting how people keep accusing him of being a hypocrite by owning a private jet when it actually belongs to his wife. He just uses it several dozen times.
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  2018. I think Dorinda is deranged. Imagine if she'd done that when everyone was paranoid about Anthrax a few years back.
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  2019. I'm wondering why there's a need for the definition. A doctor with three kids, paying off his BMW and a mortgage can have the same issues as a plumber. I know a council driver in Australia who owns three houses and a share in a couple of racehorses.
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  2020. These scientists who perpetuate all this are full of shit. They know that water vapour contributes more to changes in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide or methane. The idea that replacing livestock with increased plant based agriculture seems to ignore the issue of vast areas of crops replacing just about every tree, bush and natural habitat. The use of fertilisers, pesiticides and diesel powered heavy harvesting equipment seems to be forgotten. Presumably, if the livestock economy is significantly reduced the price of meat will be out of the reach of many people except for......you guessed it!
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  2021. I don't like to be unkind or nasty to people, but she (and others) are just fascist pigs in my opinion. They are slowly dismantling all constitutional and conventional restraints and putting a priority on the subjugation of the people. They should just remember what the Italians did to Benito Mussolini when he did that.
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  2022. Who are these people? I've never met one. They're not the one's that walk around wearing a little hat with a windmill on the top are they?
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  2023. There seems to be a huge reliance on special effects (CGI) these days with limited theatrical or acting element. I honestly can't remember seeing a film over the last ten years (maybe longer) that I'd bother watching twice. I've had a couple of goes at live streaming providers, but spend more time sifting through rubbish than actually watching anything.
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  2024. "Progressive"? Does that mean the abandonment of fundamental societal values where children are indoctrinated with confusing identity issues and men and women don't make any attempt up to reasonable expectations as parents?
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  2025. Why even discuss what she says or does?
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  2026. A few years ago, I may have agreed with Amy, but governments, pharmaceutical companies, mainstream media have demonstrated that they can not be trusted. I live in Queensland, Australia and for some time I was forbidden to go to pubs, clubs, cinemas, restaurants, theme parks, sporting events or visit someone in hospital. If I travelled interstate I would have been required to fly back (train, bus or car not allowed) into Brisbane airport where I would have been 'collected' and quarantined for two weeks at my own expense (around $2,000). She's right in saying "preparing for the future"; just not the future I want.
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  2027. I was brought up in a military family. Father thirty five years in the RAF before, during and after WW2. Mother in the RAF during WW2. Brother twenty years in the RAF. Son in the Australian Army, Daughter a sergeant, currently serving in the Royal Australian Air Force. I served in the Australian Army. My father served overseas during the war, was sunk by a 'U' boat on his way home and was interned for some time. He had all the campaign medals along with the 'mentioned in dispatches' oak leaf cluster. He never marched in any parade. I have an opinion that is condemned by many. I don't find all the virtue signaling on 'Poppy Day' or Anzac Day much to do with respect. It's more about perpetuating the motivation to coerce men to repeat all the mistakes of the past. They say 'Lest we forget". Well they haven't got very good bloody memories!
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  2028. I wonder why they draw a line with 18 year olds?
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  2029. Notice how they've moved from "Global Warming" where even empirical evidence disputes that, to "More extreme weather" which basically can include everything. So, if it's hot, cold, wet, dry, or windy, it's "climate change" or as we use to call it "weather".
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  2030. So the guys in dresses want to punch my wife, daughters and sister in the face do they? I don't know if they've thought this through!
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  2031.  @FastJetPerformance  Makes you wonder what he thought the guy flying on his last day would do to constitute an unacceptable risk. It's not like when a senior executive gets the sack and is escorted out of the building to avoid any deliberate sabotage. Maybe he thought the guy may steal the aircraft and sell it! 😉
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  2032.  @monikacognomen1096  Hardly an extravagance in the whole scheme of things. A bit of aviation fuel is a 'drop in the ocean' in a defence budget.
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  2033.  @monikacognomen1096  I was being a bit simplistic. My father was an RAF Air Traffic Controller and I grew up on RAF bases including those with fast jets like the English Electric Lightning (fast enough for you?). I've had an interest in aviation for over sixty years with nearly 1000 parachute descents. My daughter is in the Royal Australian Air Force and has flown in the F-11C and F/A-18F Super Hornet. I 'flew' the simulators on both aircraft. Even got my camcorder taken up in an F-111 as one of a pair returning from RAAF Edinburgh in South Australia to Amberley in Queensland. https://youtu.be/1_cyD5qGfnA
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  2034. Liz Truss will destroy Britain completely. Her answer to economic recovery is more immigration!
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  2035. Same case in Australia with the ABC. There's no licence fee; everybody pays through taxes even if they haven't got a television. Totally woke, left wing rubbish now although that's the same with all the mainstream channels.
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  2036. 100% agree. I happened to pass through Melbourne's Southern Cross railway station a couple of months ago and noticed the size of the Victoria Police building and assumed most of the police force must work behind a computer! It's massive!
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  2037. I'm wondering what use a nuclear powered submarine is without nuclear weapons in today's world. As far as detection is concerned, the RAAF have been detecting nuclear powered submarines with their old P-3 Orions for years. Maybe because nuclear submarines can't turn their engines off?
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  2038. I think the embarrassment should lie with the people who scripted her little performance and put her up to it.
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  2039. How can they stop you being in a public place?
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  2040. It begs the question that if the government need a group of Aborigines to tell them what's needed, does that mean they don't know what to do? Surely, after all these years they'd have a fairly good idea now?
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  2041. I too carry the stigma of failing the 11 plus exam. I'm seventy-three now and I still keep it a closely guarded secret. I even emigrated to Australia when I was nineteen to avoid the shame I brought upon my family. Please don't tell anyone I told you.
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  2042. How does the traditional (dead/partially dead) flu vaccine work? Presumably it prompts an immune and inflammatory response too, but somehow stays away from blood cells in the heart or liver etc? I assumed the blood was all connected.
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  2043. With all due respect, I think you're flogging a dead horse to try and convince anyone with any powers of observation to see a difference between Islam and Islamism. Islam is a death cult. Each individual may lay dormant in a cloak of civility, but their allegiance is to that disgusting ideology.
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  2044. I can't see how she's remotely qualified for that job. Having said that, I don't think she needs to be singled out as being evasive or duplicitous; there's plenty of them on both sides. Surely there's no one left who actually believes that the Labour Party represents the worker!
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  2045. I didn't quite follow the 'atheist' point. I don't believe in any religious shit (I do not accept being identified as something by religious orders) and I accept or reject things on their merit without the need to believe in anything that comes along.
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  2046. So why was an Arab allowed to use a very loud audio system to conduct a call to prayer from the Tower Bridge with coppers standing a few feet away?
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  2047. I would agree that some of these 'celebrities' are full of crap, but this isn't a particularly good argument. Putting aside all the hypocrisy put forward in supporting Biden knowing his mental state, it would be fair enough for Clooney to acknowledge that Biden stood down of his own volition because he knew that he wasn't up to the task. George is probably well established enough to air his political allegiance, but others may want to consider their future careers when people don't pay to watch their films.
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  2048. What policeman would deliberately kill someone in front of dozens of people with mobile phone cameras. There was no chance of that guy getting a not guilty or even a manslaughter conviction. Too afraid of riots for that.
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  2049. What does one do? My personal experience is that banks are the least problematic people to deal with. In dealing with the rest, I just become as bigger pain in the arse as I possibly can. I never extend anything but courtesy and respect to those on the 'front line', but make my expectations clear and document everything. Last year I had a mobile phone that failed one week prior to its warranty expiry date replaced with a new phone despite some degree of resistance.
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  2050.  @maggiealexander4816  They may even reconstruct the wall.
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  2051. I'd be interested to know what "article" and who was the author and their authority to speak for those who were vaccinated? My personal observation is that all the people I know are indifferent to any emerging evidence which questions the efficacy or risk of the mRNA Covid vaccine. I continually share information on social media, and no one responds.
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  2052. The words "Bought" and "Brought" are constantly being used in the wrong context. Usually "Bought" when they mean "Brought". "I see you've bought along a friend", is something people say now. Some will say "Yes, but you can tell what they mean". Apart from it being beyond belief how adults can not differentiate between the two words, there may be some confusion if someone says "Yes, I've bought my wife". They sell all sorts of things in Norwich markets.
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  2053. I started watching Kamala and I tried; I really tried but I just couldn't make it past fifteen seconds. It doesn't seem to matter where you live or look (America, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, France), the western world has got the worst, possible leaders.
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  2054. I get up in the morning, do my 'Wordle' puzzle, and then check to see if 'Matt and Julia' are on. It's just like when I was a kid and couldn't wait to see the 'Lone Ranger' on television.
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  2055. I was a competitive boxer at school in my formative secondary (high) school years in the early sixties. Henry Cooper and Floyd Patterson were my all-time sporting heroes. Wasn't a fan of Cassius (still not) even though he was a superb boxer. Great to see Sylvester and Henry together.
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  2056. There's some sort of irony, (or maybe a paradox) here. Those opposing the 'Voice to Parliament' are deemed as far-right racists. The historical epitome of the far right was of course the 1930's Nationalist Socialist German Workers (NAZI) Party (which oddly enough sounds more left, but anyway.... The NAZI Party, amongst other things were considered 'Nativists' which is interesting when you look at the definition. 'Nativism' is the political policy of promoting or protecting the interests of native/indigenous or established inhabitants over those of immigrants. Would this make the 'YES' campaigners 'far right'?
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  2057. A few family members and friends of mine have posted "I'm now fully vaccinated" posts on Facebook which infers that they feel as though they've done something special and in fact now are special; not like all those 'others'. None say that there shouldn't be any discrimination or that they feel in any way oppressed. It's almost like they feel they should get some sort of award.
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  2058. I too, would proudly wear the title of 'snob' for not being immersed in the topics discussed by breakfast show hosts. They are the fare of two year old baboons.
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  2059. Islam is the worst thing you can import into countries like Britain or the USA. National security organisations have estimated that between 15 and 25 per cent of Muslims are dedicated to the downfall of the Western way of life. That's about 300 million!
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  2060. A few people I know (wife for one) form the opinion that I'm a negative person. This is largely a result of me expressing an initial and subjective assessment of various 'identities'. Ardern and Trudeau are a case in point when I voice my opinion of them. I must admit it gives me some comfort when my views are echoed by very intelligent free thinking people like Douglas, Jordan Petersen and Neil Oliver to name just a few.
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  2061. Can't argue with God.
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  2062. No one in government or anyone who feels some sort of justification for these people crossing the channel ever addresses the question of all the safe countries they've passed on their way to England. Ultimately the United Nations will proportion out a reasonable distribution from their initial point of refuge, but they don't seen particularly helpful. Maybe the United Kingdom should opt out of that too.
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  2063. You seem to have contradicted yourself here, Simon. In at least one other video, you highlighted how assaults with bladed instruments or on people unknown to the assailants were virtually unheard of until recently, and it has become more common in association with foreign sounding names. Have you been 'councelled' so as not to get cancelled?
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  2064. I certainly would condemn any abuse towards a family member of a political figure. I suppose, that by virtue of the fact that she is often 'on display' at official functions, it is implied that she is in support of and possibly influential in his political views. I guess we could start to dispel that a bit by disassociating her with his job by not referring to her as the 'First Lady'.
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  2065. Oh dear; I think he's losing it. Old Donald use to ramble on with very little substance to what he was saying but this is just a meandering load of drivel.
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  2066. I think their plan is that electric cars will fail but petrol and diesel cars will be gone so we'll be left with nothing. I see our national airline in Australia is moving towards Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the spirit of saving the planet. One of the common sources for the manufacturing of SAF is 'Palm Oil'. That can't be good, can it?
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  2067.  @saintsone7877  Last financial year they allocated $4.6 Billion (Not million) for the National Indigenous Australians Agency to act as an advisory body. I haven't seen the sum total for this year but they've got $38 million allocated to encourage Aboriginal young 'men' (not women) at school through sport. No idea how that fits in with any equality principles in education.
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  2068. Albanese pull all the fanciful employment figures out of his arse he likes but if you walked around the street asking people how many extra jobs they think windmills and torch batteries are going to make I can take a good guess at what they'd say. I think all MP's who believe that, should be asked to stand by their convictions and wear a 'beanie' with a windmill on top.
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  2069. Damn that dust keeps getting in my eyes!
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  2070. I was born in England in the fifties (ah the good old days, as I remember anyway). I live in Australia now so some would say I don't really have a right to an opinion. However, after experiencing the tyrannical restriction of movement during the last few years, I will say "fight the buggers at every turn when they disallow free movement". They will use 'necessity' in one form or another as justification to control people. "Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom; it is the argument of tyrants and the creed of slaves".
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  2071. Holy crap! They wouldn't want to have heard the things I said at his age. A lot of it was just juvenile irreverence more than anything else without much of a conviction of opinion. The other thing I find odd is that that Leo doesn't look like he's the type to resort to aggression or physical violence, so why wouldn't these fellow students just challenge his comments if they objected so much; instead of snitching to the teachers. Gutless I would say.
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  2072. It almost seems inadequate to just have a painted line on the ground as the barrier between life and death. 'Isolation' (physical barrier) is one of the key ingredients to risk assessment, so that maybe considered in light of this incident. Obviously, any structure put as a barrier has the potential to be sucked in if it's not secured.
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  2073. Surely even people who have some objection to what Tommy Robinson stands for, can see this is wrong. Tens of thousands of Islamist supporters chanting to eliminate the Israeli nation is OK but having breakfast isn't.
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  2074. I have no faith in the majority of the people of this and many other nations. The result of the recent Victorian state elections illustrated this clearly. Similar results for the re-election of tyrants happen in the United Kingdom, Canada and France. If there is a referendum for the 'Voice', I can guarantee it will be successful. Albanese is riding high at the moment, so we just have to wait to see him on his way down. I wouldn't discount Tanya Plibersek sharpening the knives in the background either.
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  2075. In Sydney, Australia, the police escorted a unapproved mob of Muslim Hamas supporters from the centre of the city to the Sydney Opera House and stood as they watched them chant racial vilification and threaten anyone who came out in support of Israel. The police, who are now unfit for purpose, stood by and watched. allegiance, but don't mean a word of it.
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  2076. Why even mention her? Let her drift off into obscurity.
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  2077. The Palestinian flag should be considered in the same way as a Nazi swastika.
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  2078. That all sounds very intellectual. We should have this discussion again sometime, like say every ten years or so and review the progress.
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  2079.  @mkuc6951  Travelled by coach and rail (work on the track) from Warrnambool to Melbourne a couple of days ago on my way back to Brisbane. Not one other white person in the carriage. All Asian, Polynesian or African appearance.
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  2080. I haven't seen the Australian production of 'The Office', but I tend to agree that Australian comedies are generally not good. However, some Australian humour is a bit subtle or nuanced in a similar way to the British 'Yes Minister/Prime Minister productions.
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  2081. I could be wrong, but I suspect they make sure the police are present before they park their arse on the road. I imagine just walking into the middle of the road and hoping vehicles notice them in time to stop would be suicidal.
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  2082. "Thank God for Cameron"? You mean the guy who proposed 'Brexit' even though he didn't want it and thought the majority of the British public didn't either but still had a referendum anyway? I can see that some people dislike Nigel Farage for whatever reason is milling around in their minds. However, I'm wondering if they can see their future as it looks from where we stand now. No change required? Everyone in London still happy to see Palestinian flags and threats of violence marching down the streets? Tourism going down the toilet? Signing health autonomy over to the WHO next March? An electric utopia to eventually save us from extinction, but in the meantime, you can live like a caveman. Digital currency courtesy of the WEF and brought to you by everybody's friend Keir (who openly stated he thought the processes at Davos are better than Westminster) may be the preferred method of receiving income? Of course, if it all fails and a majority Islam party emerges, there won't be any more worries. Will there?
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  2083. @ProfessorTimWilson  I would defer to your knowledge of British politics (over mine) but as an observer rather than a student, I don't see any real evidence of the will to fix some real social and economic problems. Optimism seems absent in many people.
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  2084.  @padraigohooligan8363  What does "Whi" mean? Thanks for the correction anyway.
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  2085. There will come a time when the 'deniers' will be revealed; not the climate change deniers but the ones who will deny supporting her ramblings. "Didn't you use to support Greta Thunberg?" "No, not me; that was someone who who looked like me."
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  2086. Is it so impossible to sit on a panel without having to drink coffee!
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  2087. Fiona was right to point out the error of his description of "Vaccine Passports". I live in Queensland, Australia and without proof of vaccination, I was prohibited from going into pubs, clubs, hotels, cafe's, restaurants, cinemas, museums, libraries, sporting events, theme parks or visiting friends and relatives in hospital. If I travelled interstate, I was only allowed back into Queensland by air (no train, car or bus), 'collected' by authorities at Brisbane airport and taken to a quarantine centre for isolation for a period of two weeks at a cost of $2,000 per person. Others lost employment. That's a vaccine passport! If Putin decides to conduct a conventional pre-emptive strike on the presidential palace in Kyiv, what will NATO do? The tanks will just be target practice for Russian jets.
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  2088. I seem to recall the only action taken by police during the 'unauthorised' demonstration against 'Invasion Day' (which we all know as Australia Day) was to arrest one of the independent journalists.
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  2089. @diddyfitzgerald9354  That's got to be the most contradictory statement I've ever heard since Sir Humphrey Appleby ('Yes Prime Minister) said, 'It takes time to get things done in a hurry".
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  2090.  @ianmoone2359  Love it!
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  2091. @diddyfitzgerald9354  Unity is built on a foundation of diversity; correct? It's all very profound but totally meaningless (and wrong) in terms of a social fabric.
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  2092. @diddyfitzgerald9354  Now you're just messing with me aren't you.
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  2093. I think it's time we remove state governance. Obviously specific areas of administration can be tailored to suit but Commonwealth laws should be the overriding legislation with no border control within the one country. Traffic laws and driver licences; the same. The police; the same (preferably better than they currently are), Horse and dog racing; the same. We've now got a left wing premier in Queensland (which has no house of review) passing bills to the equally left wing newly and conveniently appointed control freak of a Governor.
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  2094. I doubt if he's the first politician to have a problem with alcohol.
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  2095.  @leeannehudson7314  OK. Wonderful to know.
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  2096.  @robot336  I think the fundamental problem is that it doesn't matter what the Israelis do, their presence in the region will never be accepted by some Arabs. Bearing in mind when Israel took possession of Gaza sometime after the Syrians, Egyptians and who knows who else had their go at it, the general living conditions in Gaza improved. Palestinians were welcome to work in Israel. Doubt if other Muslim countries welcome them particularly. Not sure what Palestinians expect when they continually launch rockets at Israel. There's never going to be a good outcome from that.
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  2097. I think we're all a bit tired of people using accusations of racism as a defence mechanism to deflect any criticism. In fact, I think it's quite legitimate to question someone's ethnic and cultural background when it comes to national allegiance whilst holding some political authority without it being reasonably considered racist. For example, I've lived in Australia for fifty-four years and up until recently retained only British citizenship. Even now that I've become an Australian citizen, I can not become a member of the Australian parliament whilst holding dual citizenship. I don't hear loud claims of racism from British citizens with permanent residency in Australia.
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  2098. Probably the reason why the French are quite happy to assist them in paddling over the English Channel.
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  2099. Maybe we should ask the National Indigenous Australians Agency to advise the 'Voice to Parliament'. It could be an upper and lower house 'Voice'. Of course, that's after all the other Aboriginal commissions, committees and offices have approved it.
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  2100. A case of Muslims finding out they'll eventually get a reaction they don't expect.
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  2101. I've said it before but we need to stop focusing on her and target the morons who are using her as a 'Joan of Arc' figure and seeing her as a focal point of an issue through poorly prescribed lenses.
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  2102. I emigrated to Australia from England in 1970 at the age of nineteen as a 'British Subject' which at that stage was a term that applied to all Australian citizens. However, it was only last year that I officially became an Australian citizen. During the ceremony, I was 'welcomed to country' which seemed ironic considering I'd probably been here longer than anyone in the room. It also made me wonder when "country" became a pronoun.
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  2103. I did a little 'survey' at work once. The result was that nobody knew the historical event which represents Australia Day and only some knew how many stars there are on the national flag. None could name the stars. Nobody knew what the Governor General does (actually one of the citizenship questions). I couldn't sing the words to the national anthem if you paid me. I can only faintly hear the tune of "Come on Aussie, Come on" in the distance.
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  2104. Putting aside the duplicitous tendencies of those in authority, it does make sense to amalgamate small local councils into larger metropolitan areas of local government and to do that before elections rather than after, assuming there would be some reduction in numbers of councillors. Various communities would still be represented by wards or constituencies. A larger organisational structure generally provides greater purchasing power, less duplication of administrative services and improved utilisation of resources (plant and equipment). As I'm typing this, I can hear the voice of Sir Humphrey Appleby asking, "Where do you get such dangerous and preposterous ideas?"
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  2105. @junestone1148  I worked at Gorleston Super Holiday Camp. I remember one day the young lady employed to look after the young kids took a group for a walk along the beach and found a dead body. She was very traumatised. Don't think it bothered the kids too much.
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  2106.  @junestone1148  I live in Australia too. Caboolture, just north of Brisbane.
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  2107. I don't like Christmas anymore; or at least what it's become. I see the pressure and hardship of people trying to live up to expectations of spending money they can't afford and then having to struggle to pay for things later. I use to love the atmosphere and 'cheer' that seemed to be around years ago but now not so much. No doubt the media will provide us with vaccine and infection statistics along with pending restrictions and shortages just to cheer us up.
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  2108. I've just purchased a brand new (petrol) Toyota Camry. I live in Australia and over the last five days I've driven about 380 kilometres. I still can't tell if the petrol gauge has moved, so I'm wondering exactly how much pollution I'm creating. Maybe, Toyota forgot to connect the gauge up properly! I think my next car will be the 'Fred Flintstone' model.
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  2109. Centralised authorities have consistently demonstrated that they cannot be trusted.
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  2110. She's probably not that dumb, but case of making what would seem to be a reasonable assumption at a very young age and simply just not having the assumption corrected all through her life. I've asked a number of adults to explain the movement of the moon and you'd be surprised how many people have no idea. When my daughter was about two years old, I was carrying her on a moonlit night with a full moon. I pointed to the moon and asked her what it was. She said, "Chicken meat" (a chicken meat roll that you sliced into 'discs'). She's forty-one now. I suppose I should have corrected her.
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  2111. t's actually mental torture listening to her speak.
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  2112. If I hadn't seen it, I wouldn't have believed it.
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  2113. I'm British born and I often watch an American comedian called Jim Gaffigan on YouTube. I find that some of his funniest material is when he's poking fun at the British. I know I'm not allowed to be offended anyway but it's not racist; it's comedy!
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  2114. It's a fair enough comment that civil disobedience to fight against unjust laws or government actions is sometimes the only way governments get the message. However, to deliberately destroy public property because someone has all of a sudden had an epiphany and decided that our traditions, culture and way of living is all wrong, a long time in a cell may be the best course of action. They keep referring to 'the science' and yet ignore the argument of many scientists.
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  2115. That's a fair comment when they're arriving from a safe European country like France. In other circumstances a person fleeing tyranny, war, persecution (religious or sexual) or economic oppression may not have the means or availability to acquire identification. I suspect France and Britain (in particular) are bearing the consequences of Germany's open border policy courtesy of Ms Merkel.
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  2116. I love listening to your channel and am of like mind with the issues you present. Having said that, could you please invest in a decent camera/lighting/audio piece of kit instead of relying on the low quality of a laptop and 15 watt ceiling light.
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  2117. How does "Good morning bitches" sound? They would have had to drag an apology out of my arse!
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  2118. She conveniently forgot to mention Wales.
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  2119. I think it was also a case of using a new cream to get rid of a nasty rash.
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  2120. All this in the name of saving the planet. What a load!
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  2121. I regret to say that it seems that many fall into that 'stupid' category.
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  2122. It's probably best if we just ban everything that of which we have no concept or understanding, then we'll be fine. We'll start with Lucuma ice cream because I have no idea what that is.
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  2123. When someone is so 'immersed' in their own ethnic identity to the point that's all they seem to talk about, is about as racist as you can get. Another Aboriginal bleeding heart.
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  2124. @hyperteleXii  You obviously think I was being serious. Don't you have a meter to pick up humour?
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  2125. I live in Queensland, Australia and I'm still asking our local members for answers, but they're not forthcoming. Our former state Chief Medical Officer responsible for mandates and lockdowns whilst pulling the strings with our inept politicians dangling at the end during all this, has now been appointed (by the state premier) to the office of Queensland Governor.
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  2126. In George Orwell's novel 1984, the state were developing a different vocabulary called 'Newspeak' to remove the possibility of even thinking in a certain way. So here we have a situation of removing the word 'woman', and eventually, the logic is (I presume) that there won't be any. I'm wondering if it's because some men don't like opening doors for them?
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  2127. Fancy people just not directly answering simple questions! Penny Wong and her colleagues would be appalled.
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  2128. I live in South East Queensland and the conduct of the state premiers and that nut case in the Northern Territory has been almost criminal. There has been little to none plausible scientific logic presented by anyone in government or senior medical officers. By their own admission they were less than 'open' from the start as far as they way they presented statistics with no reference to contributing factors which elevated the figures to panic stations. They have changed the so called targets from infection levels to vaccination levels. In Queensland, anyone who isn't fully vaccinated is barred from all social and recreational activities (pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafes' libraries, museums, cinemas, theatres, sporting venues, or visiting anyone in hospital. We have still been forced to wear masks in all indoor public places. This is with over 90% of people being vaccinated. Those that aren't, have the same status as a leper. It's only been about three weeks that the Queensland state borders were opened.
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  2129.  @lamarlockhart-smith8191  I'm not entirely sure the television news networks go out of their way to make conservative politicians look good do they? Personally I don't think any of them look particularly good.
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  2130. I live in Australia and aspiration is deemed unnecessary according to (I think I'm correct) the Australian Immunisation Handbook. I've previously shared this fact on Facebook and no one seems to care.
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  2131. The restrictions in New Zealand are there to "protict' everyone.
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  2132. The president doesn't want social media platforms to have too much power because it's not his power.
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  2133. It will get to a point where these politicians won't have to worry so much about wearing a mask to protect them from the virus; they may have to consider wearing bullet proof vests!
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  2134. I would normally define "controversy" as being something that's unorthodox and contrary to normally acceptable standards. I'm struggling to see what exactly is controversial about what Nigel Farage says. When one examines the current standards and behaviour of those 'at the wheel' or those marching in the streets, I would say, that's "controversial".
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  2135. When I hear people refer to others as "racist", they may as well be standing in a school playground saying, "You're a big stinky pooh".
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  2136. It's all a load of bullshit public posturing anyway. Play whatever sport it is; win it so Americans (or whoever) can say 'we won', listen to some dreadful crappy music and move on. I doubt if there's a real connect between patriotism and wanting to be the best at one's chosen sport anyway. That's just for the spectators.
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  2137. Don't worry, they'll never 'erase' women. These freaks are in a huge minority (bit of a oxymoron there) and get far too much time on stage.
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  2138. I sometimes wonder if it's just me but I find this problem quite often. When I watch a film, I do so on the understanding that it is what it is and I shouldn't be looking for things that it's not supposed to provide. Action films don't generally represent authenticity and realism for example. However, I've lost count of the times I've sat through a film thoroughly recommended with great reviews but found it excruciatingly dismal and almost painful. Top Gun Maverick was a recent example where being an aviation enthusiast and aware of the reportedly great effort put into the making of the film to reflect authenticity, I sat watching in a cloak of resentment that I'd actually travelled to the cinema and paid for a ticket.
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  2139.  @Press_goal  I was quite keen to see it because I quite liked the first one mostly because of the cinematography. I thought 'Top Gun Maverick' would have all that and with 30 years of cinematic advancement, the experience would be even better. I also assumed the with Tom Cruise actually being personally immersed in aviation, the realism and authenticity would replace some of the 'cringeworthy' stuff. I didn't even find the aerial scenes all that great despite plonking the actors in the back seat of a Hornet actually in flight. Too slow in parts and stretched the boundaries of believability even for an American action film.
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  2140.  @basedboomer5912  Didn't he drop off his perch?
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  2141. There's something seriously wrong with that woman.
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  2142. I think there's a significant difference between the various issues involving destruction of property and violence in past decades is that they were all in relation to circumstances within the United Kingdom and the rights of the people within. These recent events have nothing specifically to do with the UK and are simply the desire of Muslims and their supporters who hate the Jewish people and who wish to destroy western society.
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  2143. It's funny how no one really bothered too much about the Arab/Israeli issue over the last twenty years but when a group of murderers brutally massacre people on the street everyone's annoyed with the victims? If those Jewish guys think thay they are endearing themselves to 'the cause' they'll soon find out how wrong they are.
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  2144. I suppose with a bit of added armour and a few explosives, the horses could take the place of the tanks.
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  2145. I've got an idea. Let's just forget about peace. America can just keep its opinions and money to itself (so no one has to be appreciative of any help), and all the European countries can call Putin names and keep on pouring in billions of borrowed dollars, so that the fighting men can keep on fighting until only the last man is standing. That way, the men on the front line don't have to worry about all those irritating domestic chores or a boring Monday to Friday job. As long as everyone can sit back and decide who was right or wrong. That's the important thing.
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  2146. I couldn't get over how the mother just stood at the door as the psycho woman walked in a crazy manner back towards the kid. I can however understand why people can be frustrated and annoyed by kids carelessly riding past pedestrians (particularly elderly); they can be quite hazardous. It may help to have a bell on the bicycle to alert people to their presence if they have to ride on the footpath (sidewalk). Nice houses. Just don't get me started on skateboards; I hate those things.
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  2147. I wrote to my MP a month ago regarding the culpability of our Chief Health Officer implementing vaccine mandates (Queensland, Australia) with no legitimate scientific term of reference. Still no reply and even if I do eventually get one, it will no doubt contain the same sort of drivel that you received.
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  2148. It's like George Costanza always wanted to pretend to be an architect.
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  2149. In Queensland over the same period, seven people died with coronavirus present in their system; 191 people died of influenza.
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  2150. So the population intend voting for a political party that has made no "courageous decisions".
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  2151. It really pisses me off how they think they can drum up rules for people to follow but not comply with them personally. I visit an open air pool each day that displays a sign compelling patrons to wear a mask whilst entering and moving around the facility. Four staff members standing in a small enclosed area at the entrance were not wearing masks. I spoke to them about the policy but got the impression I was as welcome as a piece of pork in a Synagogue.
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  2152. It's probably correct that most Arab Muslims are nice people as individuals, but it only takes a minority to stir them up. Look at the hate on the streets of London. In Australia we've got Imams advocating hate and violence. All this has been originally 'imported' and so we've now been pissed on from a great height in gratitude for our humanity. Enough is enough.
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  2153.  @disillusioneddisappointed  I totally agree, but my question still stands.
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  2154. Khan typifies the politician of today. Labelling and name calling the citizens of the city he represents.
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  2155. I couldn't think of anything more inappropriate in the Royal Air Force (or any other military establishment) than "diversity" within the popular subtext. They wear a 'uniform'; they march in unison; there are 'units'. Every building block screams out a united ideology. Even the governance of the United Kingdom is a 'Unitary' Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy. Diversity manifests itself in the different attributes and abilities which complement each other to form a common goal, not a whole pile of racial, sexual, religious and cultural bullshit which appeases a load of hypocritical wankers.
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  2156. Just to be clear, when we're talking about "Drag queens" we're talking about these freaks who think they should be accepted as part of normal society? This is just child abuse. Then again, schools have been doing it for years with religious indoctrination (sorry, religious education).
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  2157. Leaders of high income nations carrying on as before? What?? You mean they didn't all close down their power stations and ride their bikes to work? Who would have guessed!
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  2158. Surely the "Left and right" labels have lost all meaning by now. For many people it probably never did have any clearly defined boundaries with most struggling to articulate what they think terms actually mean without referring to communism or Hitler; neither of which seemed to have any real link with the issues on the table today. I don't remember Hitler denouncing environmental concerns or Stalin being all for non-binary pronouns.
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  2159. "They're not all pro Hamas". How can you tell? They all seem to be singing from the same songsheet.
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  2160. I'm wondering why victims of crime are being compensated by people (the taxpayer) who haven't committed the crime. The government and police are so hung up on political correctness, identity politics and environmental bullshit they're incapable of preventing crime. We have a social decay where adults and parents don't have the moral fortitude to deal with juvenile delinquency.
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  2161. The madness has been lurking around the human psyche for ages. It just needed another catalyst to take it to a new level. A suggestion has been submitted to me that if I object to wearing a mask or having a vaccination that I'm figuratively pissing on the graves of my parents and grandparents who fought for my freedom. The fact that they were actually fighting for their own freedom and didn't even know me then goes un-noticed.
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  2162. Considering the years that they've been making turboprop aircraft, along with all the technological advances in design and manufacturing, these aircraft would be almost fail safe.
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  2163. I actually agree with your point on sick leave. I had one day sick in my working life when I was taken to the hospital for skin grafts. They didn't have mobile phones or the internet in those days. I remember going to work one day, with a highly contagious (as it turned out) strain of influenza which everyone else caught and had days and days off work. One guy had his big wedding anniversary plans ruined. They all blamed me; like I cared.
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  2164.  @Tasmanaut  No; definitely sarcasm.
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  2165.  @chrismckell5353  Yes.
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  2166. "Lest we forget' has a new meaning.
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  2167. I have chosen QANTAS as a preferred domestic and international airline for fifty-four years, right back to the old Boeing 707 days. Now, I only fly with them when other choices are prohibitive in one way or another (cost, availability, etc). My distaste is not just about past behaviour, costs, and reliability of service or even their failure to respond to correspondence either. Apart from general slipping standards in the cabin, QANTAS has decided to involve itself in the coercion of political and social agendas. Namely pushing the government's disastrous attempt to create the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 'Voice to Parliament' along with other agendas created by gay and transexual activists. Then, they have the temerity to use a captive audience to promote the virtue signalling the Aboriginal 'welcome to country' that just about sticks in everyone's craw. Don't even get me started on their diversity and inclusivity recruitment policy. Just fly the damn planes for Christ's sake QANTAS!
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  2168. I must admit, I lost track of what the original women's protest was about. Do women not have rights? Of course, then we have the protesters against the protesters and to top it off we have that lunatic who's being paid by white people to tell them she hates them.
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  2169. It's the same people who want everyone to think that there should be no reason for women, gays, blacks and others to be employed in leading or professional roles who keep pointing out how 'special' it is.
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  2170. In the words of one Corporal Jones, "They do not like it up them sir".
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  2171. To be honest, I don't know if there's many men that do any theoretical study of women's 'plumbing'. They tend to be satisfied with the more 'practical' aspect requiring little cognitive ability.
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  2172.  @Roccinante  I suppose a lot of places are.
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  2173. There are a number of postulations other than mismanagement that may account for the state of affairs in the NHS.
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  2174. These people in government are lucky that as the centuries have passed, people are more cognisant of the rule of law; otherwise they'd be dragged off their shiny arses into the street and hung.
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  2175. So if I understand this correctly, the suggestion is, that you can murder a Chinese person (presumably in China) and as long as you can make it back to New Zealand you don't face any trial? On the other hand, I reckon Jacinda would like to send people to China if they're not vaccinated!
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  2176. I really shouldn't watch anything where he speaks. Is this a case of taxpayer's money being handed over to private companies again? It's funny how they're all for capitalism and profits until they run into problems and then they like the socialist idea of being propped up by the government (ie, 'us').
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  2177.  @sentinal2343  The question doesn't suggest preclusion but still remains unanswered.
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  2178. It sickens me to watch these guys sit there in their Armani suits (not that I've got anything against Armani suits) talking to a complicit media who don't refute any of these "we must do this" sort of comment. What's even more disturbing is the number of people who are taken in with all this climate emergency crap. Absolute insanity.
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  2179. Import the 3rd world; become the 3rd world.
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  2180. The man is a deranged coward.
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  2181. What are the vaccinated actually worried about? Does anyone know?
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  2182. I blame those anti-Semitic, Islamophobic, Isosceles triangles!
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  2183. If the flag remains under some sort of patent or intellectual property whereby it can't be flown freely; don't fly it. We've got a perfectly good one as it is.
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  2184.  @aidanapword  Understood, but you'd think that main bank of batteries could be used to substitute the smaller one it it failed. Actually makes you wonder why they even need a separate battery for lights etc.
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  2185. Did I understand correctly? A convicted terrorist has issued a statement that he's going to play nice from now on, and that's a historic moment? I don't know where to begin!
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  2186. Joe Biden and his carers, along with questionable judicial cooperation have made it their primary goal to use the last four years to destroy a political opponent. Whilst screaming accusations of fascism, they have displayed all the attributes of those same political tactics. It's all a bit hypocritical to be gracious in defeat and quite unreasonable to expect magnanimity in victory. Personally, I don't think Trump will waste too much of his time bothering about that lot. He'd do himself a favour if he left the carcasses for the media vultures to pick at what remains of their flesh from the bones.
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  2187. Aid for a military campaign is not a loan? Zelenskyy seems to be fond of 'no strings' financial support as he went from playing Prime Minister on television and then on to actually being Prime Minister and now expects the American people to keep on funding him indefinitely at no cost? I'm just wondering what he thinks the 'arrangement' is in his dealings with Black Rock and Goldman Sachs? I guess we could shell out to buy him a business suit.
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  2188. Not good to sit down in front of a truck like that. I use to drive buses and on one occasion I was stopped at a 'T' intersection looking left and right for traffic when this idiot (unnoticed by me) decided to step on to the road, bend down to pick something up off the road right in front of the bus. It was just pure luck that he stood back up just as I was about to move forward.
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  2189. Rather pointless interview. They've got their opinion which won't change, so why even listen to them. Let them go and live in a cave and eat their recycled sandals.
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  2190. Why would they need the words "World Economic Forum" printed so many times on that backboard. Look at all the extra ink (or paint) used for that. Aren't we all suppose to be doing things to reduce the need for that sort of thing. In fact, when you consider all the elements (flights, equipment, lights etc) which have gone into that meeting, the environmental footprint would be "significant" to say the least.
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  2191. In Queensland we've got to listen to a premier who can't even pronounce the word 'Australia' correctly, flitting overseas (where we're not allowed) to secure games (that no one else wants) whilst delegating control of the state to someone who keeps reminding us that she's a doctor, even though most of her career was in administration.
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  2192. I must admit that I don't fully understand the need for something like a women's rights protest but what is unbelievable is the hatred and violence extended towards those who participate in such things. Who actually are these cowardly thugs? Are they just straight men who feel passionately about transexuals (strange!) or actually transexuals with a violent nature. The sub standard response of the police comes as no surprise.
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  2193. The police have given up on their primary purpose in bringing criminals to justice. Not that that does much good these days.
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  2194.  @indiathylane2158  The suggestion is more to do with the situation of the state as a result of the economic disaster caused by the disgusting behaviour of the Victorian government. Considering Andrews isn't proportioning blame for the economic state of affairs to his actions during the pandemic, I would leave it to others to question the lack of foresight in bidding for something they now discover as being too costly.
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  2195. I think that lady could have included Obama in the 'Kiss my ass" comment.
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  2196. The public have already made up their mind, so it didn't really matter what he did. He may just have to sit it out for a few years and hope people forget or don't really care. Personally, I don't give a toss.
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  2197. If you watch the YouTuber 'The Auto Expert' and get past all the sarcasm, there's enough evidence to question the validity of electric vehicles doing anything to save the planet. There's also enough evidence to suggest that there will be a major catastrophe in a tunnel or multi-storey car park at some point.
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  2198.  @leneanderthalien  And of course, was to continue for many years in later updated versions. I think it may be still in use with Martin-Baker as a test bed for their ejection seats.
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  2199. @Retired Bore Thanks for the information. It makes you think about those that protest against mining who give little thought to the essential 'bits and pieces' that provide them with a convenient lifestyle.
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  2200.  @bigyin2586  That was my assumption too but a comment on this thread by another person who seemed to have some personal experience on the subject mentioned that it was more of a component supply problem. Another aspect may have been that they didn't anticipate the aircraft lasting more than forty or fifty combat missions anyway.
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  2201.  @jimcarter7035  Yes, it would seem the British government were quite keen to give away it's intellectual property. Some of that was "quid pro quo" as repayment for money owed for the 'Lend Lease' program during the second world war. They also made it a gift for the Russians who stuck a 'reversed engineered' version in their MiG-15's during the Korean war. Oops!
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  2202.  @jimcarter7035  Yes, the Germans could throw their engines away after 25 hours. I think the British also had the axial flow design but favoured the simplicity and reliability of the centrifugal design.
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  2203. Stop everything! No oil of course means just about no everything. Synthetic materials, fabrics, paints, commercial and military flight, public transport, mining, agriculture. You name it and it will stop without oil. Now if you're talking about hunting large animals with sticks and clubs and wearing their skins and furs, you're in business.
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  2204. Skin crawling; skin crawling!
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  2205. We're raping their women? Who in Satan's bathroom would do that?
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  2206. I saw this a few weeks back and it just summarised the tactic of tyrants. They use 'necessity' as the reason for every infringement of freedom.
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  2207. While I wouldn't disagree with your assessment of personalities, I think the assumption that all the other stakeholders are looking at this from some moral perspective is deeply flawed. The others would either be happy to keep the war going to ensure their arms supply business was still viable or hoping to extract themselves from a commitment they would rather not continue. I doubt if any of them give much consideration to the sovereignty of Ukraine or any other Eastern European country for that matter.l
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  2208. Love it.
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  2209. One of my grandsons has ginger hair but he doesn't talk like a real ginger hair person. Almost the same as everyone else actually. Obviously something wrong with him.
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  2210. Probably wasn't such a great idea to vote Labour in then, particularly as they never really said what they were going to do in the lead up to the election.
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  2211. I've noticed that many women read the magazines for sale at the checkout whilst waiting in line, then put them back when they've finished. So they've now taken away it's 'mint' condition and read it without paying. I always have to stop my wife doing that.
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  2212. That would make sense if the speed limit had been an issue for the lighter commercial vevicles which have a greater gloss vehicle mass than the average family car. I think Drakeford is just being a megalomaniacic toss pot.
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  2213. Will it ever stop?
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  2214. A true treasure. I would like to say to Stephen though, that if you do come face to face with God and he mentions he was watching you masturbate, you may raise the question as to who is the actual pervert!
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  2215. I don't know if these dribbling idiots believe what they're actually saying themselves.
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  2216. I personally don't like referendums or plebiscites where the government arbitrarily hand over responsibility to people for issues on which they possible have little knowledge or are exposed to false information. Governments should take the responsibility (and accountability) for the success or failure of their decisions. Having said that I can hear Sir Humphrey Appleby's voice in my head saying "Where on Earth do you get such dangerous ideas?"
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  2217. How is the claim of the murderer being a Muslim terrorist deemed to be stirring up "racial hatred"? Was there mention of a particular race in the claim?
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  2218. How naive do you have to be to believe that the image of being "of the people" actually has any meaning whatsoever. Regardless of any modest upbringings, the narcissistic nature of these megalomaniacs ensures that they will "feather their own nest" before worrying too much about us.
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  2219. I've just realised I've got a permanent Covid. I can never be bothered doing much.
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  2220. The odour of this sort of crime is becoming more common and stronger. The smell seems to be coming from one direction.
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  2221. I think known participants in this event need to be made feel uncomfortable by other associates. A bit like if you knew someone who admitted that they urinated in public.
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  2222. When all this started I formed the opinion that we were not being told the truth and that governments and mainstream media were in collusion in coercing, manipulating and using undue pressure to control the population. Almost nobody I know shared my opinion. Then all the smart people of the world articulated exactly what I was thinking. I can't be as dumb as my school reports would seem to suggest.
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  2223. I would agree that much more needs to be done in controlling protests. I would definitely agree that the 'Free Philistines' mob are way out of control. With that in mind, you have to be very careful in introducing or administering processes that can compromise one's civil rights in other areas (i.e., be careful what you wish for). The other point is considering whether the police in their traditional capacity of crime prevention are suitable for civil disobedience to this extent. I must admit to being stumped as a solution befitting a civilised and democratic society that doesn't generally consider brutal but well-meaning riot squads or temporary internment camps for antisemeticanarchistic behaviour. That wouldn't be right, would it?
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  2224. I wholeheartedly agree with you, but sometimes it's almost impossible to come back from a fractured relationship. I have, up until recently, had a good relationship with my eldest daughter although being forthright in encouraging her to address her obesity (including paying for gym membership) has made some uncomfortable conversations. A few weeks ago, and out of desperation, I was very direct in my concern regarding the fact she is now 153 kg. She has subsequently (on social media) referred to me as "abusive and toxic". I've tried to reach out to her but despite some 'calming of the waters', I feel that the hate is still there.
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  2225. Nice try lady. Remember in the early eighties when everyone sitting at a keyboard was claiming RSI (Re*etitive Strain Injury). Never hear of it now. I couldn't use a com*uter because I'm afraid of the letter that came after 'O'.
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  2226. Apart from some degree of mental immaturity, he's obviously made some bad life decisions.
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  2227. I believe there is a different interpretation of the word 'should' depending on the first language (assuming they understand English). Some will regard it as advisory; as in a preferred option. Others will consider it as it being obligatory.
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  2228. I come from a military family, who served in both world wars. I served in an Australian Reserve Unit and have a daughter currently serving. I have great admiration for those who have done that which we are not called to do. However, I don't subscribe to what is essentially compelled behaviour in public displays of respect in front of people who I have no connection. It's becoming more common in the form of announcements in shopping malls and other public places. Those who do not comply are deemed disrespectful.
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  2229. At last!
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  2230. I think we have to remind some people that there's a reason why that dark figure follows them everywhere they go on a sunny day, but disappears when the sky is cloudy.
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  2231. You'd have to ask what it was they 'farmed'?
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  2232. I can actually understand the Chinese attitude because that's how they're brainwashed in China. The more worrying aspect is when a British policewoman tells an Englishman that he can't say "We're not in China". Apart from the sheer stupidity, it was fairly obvious that they needed reminding.
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  2233. It simply demonstrates the insanity that sits within the Church of England and other religious orders, although I doubt if many others would think in terms of reparation for past indiscretions. You'll probably find that Muslims will be requiring reparation from the catholic church as compensation for the 'crusades' now.
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  2234. I think Trudeau can expect frozen produce.
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  2235. So Albanese confirms we're all Australians. I didn't hear him clarify that when Ray Martin (who now embraces his Aboriginality) called us "Dinosaurs and dickheads".
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  2236. I suspect the plan is more about injecting economic wealth into the area rather than some sort of 'land grab'. He must get a kick out of all the port leaning over-reaction though.
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  2237. I don't remember any of these politicians (apart from the greenies) expressing any concern for the environment until little Greta came along and added to the 'anti' this and that people. According to scientists (on the payroll) this has been monitored for decades. Why the sudden distraction...I mean concern?
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  2238. It's a real problem to get decent, peaceful people who just want to live life, work, raise families, go on holiday, and do all the others to which they've been accustomed to join forces and fight fanaticism, particularly when governments are impotent or even complicit.
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  2239. A horrible, hateful and murderous religious doctrine. All too late now. The cancer is beyond chemotherapy.
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  2240. This is a case of "compelled thinking." What has erecting a stupid flag got to with human rights! They're just creating an anti-gay movement.
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  2241. I didn't know lunatics had to have a licence.
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  2242. Where's all the award winning news reporters with all this? You'd think there'd be a Lois Lane or Erin Brokovich somewhere in the mainstream news rooms!
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  2243. I'm guessing that they don't have UK citizenship, so if they're from a safe Eastern European country, they have no business being in the UK. If they've been given UK citizenship, then revoke the citizenship and deport them.
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  2244. The search for logic in government legislation continues.
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  2245. @RobHelm-v5b  Just tell them they can. How difficult is that?
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  2246.  @grahamgriffiths7405  What's a "lier"?
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  2247. I don't know if the EU data protection regulations still apply in Britain now, but surely some business privacy laws would make what Coutts has done a breach of some sort or other.
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  2248. Do you automatically become a professor if you claim to be Aboriginal?
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  2249.  @huh4324  I don't really know anything about Canadian politics apart from the observations of Trudeau and listening to others, so it would probably be inappropriate of me to comment on the options you have in Canada. I live in Australia and the circumstances aren't too different inasmuch as having very little choice and picking the least worst. We had a federal election here a few weeks ago. In Australia, voting is compulsory and based on a preferential system where you number the candidates in order of preference so if your first choice doesn't make it, your vote goes to the next one and so on. I voted every sitting member and every member of a major party last with independents and minor parties first. In effect, nothing much changed except the other major party (two part preferred system) won after ten years in opposition.
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  2250. I can fully understand the need to improve the air quality in a city like New York without embracing a global environmental utopia and of course EV's can help achieve that. However, this is insanity! Just the aesthetics of a city which one would hope presents some national and civic pride is shot to hell with all the 'street furniture' and cables.
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  2251. Ten years time? Another navel gazing tosser. We realised it when it was happening. Where was he then?
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  2252. Surely the Aborigines couldn't have any objection to the 27th May as being our national day. That was when they all became recognised as citizens. We could just keep 26th January as a special day for British citizens living here. No one else has to celebrate. Jacinta for Prime Minister instead of the toss pot we've got now.
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  2253. Throw them in gaol. Bastards.
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  2254. If something isn't done soon, there will be an Islamic Britain. Hateful, criminal activity seems to be immune from the laws of the land.
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  2255. Those that phase out (or down) coal will end up buying electricity from countries that have no intention of doing anything. I wonder if anyone considers the fact that any promise or commitment from current government representatives are only valid until the next election (or military coup).
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  2256. It's probably fair that we let hoards of hate filled Philistines and they're supporters disrupt the streets of London, harass local shoppers and project racist slogans on to icon structures as long as we don't let that Tommy fellow sit down and have breakfast there.
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  2257. The concept of giving the indigenous people more rights than those who were not entirely native to a country was considered "nativism" and ironically attributed to the far right policies of the 1930's National Socialist German Workers (NAZI) Party, whose name would suggest that they were a left wing organisation. Confusing, isn't it! I was born in Wales in the 1950s and have lived in Australia over the last fifty years. All the indigenous 'bleating' is just 'white noise' to me.
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  2258. Solidarity with Taiwan but refused membership of the United Nations. How does that work exactly?
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  2259.  Sarina Cheung  Yes, I get that but I don't believe any of the governments claiming support and solidarity recognise Taiwan's sovereignty. If the main influential nations had any balls and believed their own rhetoric, they'd pull out of the UN. Australia could be first.
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  2260. I think elections are won on hope. Promises of economic improvement are quite rightly treated with scepticism and cynicism. The morality of the political swamp revealed itself clearly during the pandemic and continues by the criminal disregard for the well being of the decent, patriotic people of Britain.
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  2261.  @brianferguson7840  I don't know. It was something in that "From the river to the sea" thing that planted the seed of doubt in my mind. Maybe the gleeful celebrations after slaughtering 1200 people in the streets and promises of repetition could present some 'trust' issues. The Islamic 'House of war' which commits Muslims to reclaim land they once conquered or possessed suggests that they don't intend being good neighbours. I wouldn't count on Syria being all that neighbourly in the near future either. Despite his crimes against humanity within his own country, Assad was fairly liberal as far as Muslims go. New kids in town now.
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  2262. When did 'Country' become a pronoun?
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  2263. That's good, now she's 'finally' immunised.
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  2264. The SNP seem to be perpetuating the idea that Scotland's identity is somewhat overshadowed by England (in particular) and lost in the United Kingdom. I can't think of anywhere that has more of a national identity (albeit a bit 'touristy') on the world stage. I live in Australia and I've been on six tours of the highlands and the borders; each of which outlined the rich history of Scotland. Oddly enough, the tour guide who I thought was the best definitely displayed a anti-English attitude with some seething resentment towards the 'deal' that Scotland has been required to accept.
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  2265.  @bluechip297  Yes I did notice and it was pointed out in the tours. The potato famine, emigration to other parts of the world seem to be the main reasons. Possibly some reasons that have commonality with other rural parts of Britain (overseas imports) maybe. They didn't cover current land ownership that I can recall.
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  2266. Various people have been warning about Muslims for years to no avail. It’s now getting dangerous.
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  2267. The reaction from the activists was predictable.
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  2268. Even if Ampol and anyone else puts in chargers for EV's, unless they all run on solar (which they realistically can't) the charging is still running from coal fired power plants. Are they ignoring this deliberately!
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  2269. Oh dear. She's a very courageous young lady and I hope she finds the truth in her life, but at this stage she's relying on platitudes, ignorance and aggression. She is virtually the self defeating example her own ideology.
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  2270. I'm afraid I'm a little bit sceptical on much changing for the Aboriginal community in remote areas. There's too many people 'immersed' in the symbolism of a culture (which frankly doesn't have much relevance to most people in my opinion) at the expense of any real progression. I was born in Wales which has a history that goes back almost as far and invaded by a more than one lot of unwelcome 'visitors'. All that means nothing to me. The solution lies in the future, not the past.
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  2271. Not really possible, but it would be fantastic.
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  2272. It's important to be understanding of the need of individuals wanting to come to the UK and if necessary, make exceptions for people who otherwise may not conform to the usual requirements. If the British people embrace this open-hearted humanistic attitude, they'll receive the undying love and gratitude from all who arrive on their shores. Honest!
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  2273. When I was young we hade 'Wonder Woman'; now you have to wonder who's a woman and who's not.
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  2274. I'm seventy three and if someone invades my house, even though I'm fairly physically fit the only way I can guarantee that the intruder is not going to succeed in killing me or my wife is to use lethal force by whatever means is at my disposal. Even if they are temporarily unconscious, they can regain consciousness and become a threat again. Given my endurance would probably be much lower than that of an intruder, there would be an imperative to dispatch that person immediately and permanently.
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  2275. @jamessones4044  Unfortunately, after even more animosity, our relationship seems to have come to an end.
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  2276. @davidlucas6701  Thank you. Yes, bridges have been mended, and she's going to the gym five days per week and hopefully eating so as to lose weight. I thought I'd lost her.
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  2277. What's she talking about? Standing around, drinking and talking bullshit is what pubs are for? Only a fool would consider it information of any kind (dis or mis)!
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  2278. When I was a kid my sporting hero and role model was twice heavyweight boxing champion of the world Floyd Patterson. Even as a kid I knew we came from entirely different backgrounds and it was unlikely I would end up with his physical development, but that didn't matter one bit. No doubt that reporter is a hater of all English and her role model is Nicola Sturgeon.
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  2279. Why should atheists have to provide an argument or even have a label of 'Atheist' for something you don't consider worthy of discussion. I don't discuss witchcraft with self proclaimed witches or seances with 'mediums' and don't expect to be given a label that's considered appropriate. "Take your drivel elsewhere", should be sufficient.
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  2280. To be fair, I wouldn't have remembered the answers to most of those questions either. Then again, I hated history at school. I did know the "Bastille" question. Still always forget what day "Bastille Day" is celebrated.
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  2281. I've just bought a brand new Toyota Camry (petrol) because my old six cylinder 4 litre car (XR6 Ford Falcon) had a few things wrong with it that would have been too much for me to invest in fixing it. A friend of mine who likes working on cars bought it from me and got it back on the road for his grandson. Another friend of mine has a Toyota Camry as well; except his was made in 1994! Still going strong.
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  2282. Maybe they have an expectation that you comment on those who live in inner city dwellings but are victims of murder by the use of agricultural equipment.
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  2283. Vladimir must be rubbing his hands with glee. When the western world finds out that trying to make electricity, steel and heavy machinery with the power from the wagging tails of puppy dogs doesn't work, he'll be there to sell them some natural gas (at a fair and reasonable price of course).
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  2284. I remember a time many years ago where if you wanted to borrow money, you had to front up cap in hand to some piss ant bank manager who decided whether or not he liked the look of you and decided your quality of life. The last few decades have seen many changes where the banks have presented themselves in a much more 'friendly' light but now it seems we are returning to the bad old days with a new sort of demon.
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  2285. We have similar issues here in Australia. In times of particularly high temperatures or drought, the 'climate change' warriors crawl out from underneath some rock. When it's cold or pissing down with rain for months on end and townships and crops are wiped out by floods, they pull they're notably quiet.
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  2286.  @rollerrollerichson6258  I must confess, I didn't watch the video to the end before making the comment. I have now. I suppose we forget that although the United Kingdom probably has sufficient rain fall, we tend to forget that you also need the infrastructure to capture, treat and deliver it to the population. If the population levels rise quicker than the new infrastructure development, then there's a problem. Bit like the public transport system in major cities like London.
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  2287. When my wife and I were in Hong Kong we met a young man who was a People's Republic of China police officer on holiday. In casual conversation, my wife revealed our life story, and just about the everything anyone would want to know about anything. So, if the Chinese government just talk to that young man, they don't need spy on us for any more information; he's got the lot!
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  2288. I live in Australia and my wife went to the chemist the other day to pick up extra large condoms for me and she was given two free test kits (without asking for them) . It's almost as though we're being encouraged to 'seek' out the virus.
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  2289. "What comes out of car engines is poisonous". If he's talking about carbon dioxide (which seems to be the main concern) it's not poisonous. Obviously breathing in vehicle exhaust fumes isn't good for you and undoubtedly can lead to health problems which we all wish to mitigate. I think the thing that bothers many people is the narrative that this is all part of saving the planet and if we question the methodology, we're complicit in killing thousands of people. That reminds me, where's my face mask? Don't want to kill any more grannies.
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  2290. She's lying! I mean she's telling the truth about everyone lying so she's lying about nobody telling the truth because if she wasn't, what am I to believe!
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  2291. That congresswoman must be very 'congressy' to have that degree of 'congresssness'.
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  2292.  @22BulletProofKid22  Jordan outlined a strategy that would improve one's life immeasurably in providing people with positive feedback if you want them to repeat a particular action or gesture that you like. The point illustrates that it doesn't always go as expected. I've just added the totally unnecessary 'drama' to the story.
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  2293. Bit of an unfair fight here. We all know that she's really quite irrelevant and simply being pushed by the left wing anti-capitalist woke movement. She's been sprinkled with stardust by the mainstream media and equally irrelevant so called celebrities. She's obviously not up to a scientific based interrogation on the subject. Instead of bullying some kid way out of her depth, the target should be those that push her into the spotlight.
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  2294. It's always the same. I live in Australia, and nearly all the Aboriginal rights activists are either white or have relatively distant or obscure connections with indigenous Australians.
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  2295. Why on Earth are you giving this crap 'oxygen'? I don't get out and about or socialise as much as I use to but the only time I hear of this stuff is on social media platforms. It's not real is it?
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  2296. My father was a thirty five year serving member of the RAF but could never say "secretary". My wife can't pronounce "Zimbabwe". She always says "Zimbwabwe".
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  2297. The vote was against 'natiivism'. If you don't know the definition of the word, look it up.
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  2298. Spot on. I've just made a similar observational comment.
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  2299. Inasmuch that it's fairly natural to want to belong to a group of people, I tend to find national pride a bit of a childish delusion. One can certainly recognise the achievements made by one's own nation but to live vicariously through the accomplishments of others seems pointless. That's not to say someone shouldn't feel an affection and loyalty to their country's culture and heritage, but a feeling of 'pride' seems to be undeserved.
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  2300. I've got to say, I played it back several times and it certainly sounded like he said "Nigger" (Couldn't get the "ing' sound in "Dinger"). I'm quite convinced he didn't say "Nigger" because he probably wouldn't have got out of the stadium alive.
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  2301. It's interesting that Trump is accused of inciting an insurrection, and yet in a country where there's probably nearly as many guns as mobile phones, there wasn't one person arrested for a firearm offence. Regardless of what anyone thinks of Donald Trump, a re-election of Joe Biden is quite unlikely that he will see out his four year term as president. At this stage, that would mean Kamala Harris for the remainder of the term in office. God help America!
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  2302. Probably the most legitimate source of information and the reality of Hamas and Islam.
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  2303. I have to admit that I don't fully understand as was the time when I came bottom of the class at school. Then, there comes the time when it becomes clear.
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  2304.  @ProfessorTimWilson  On one of my return visits to London (Victoria Station) from Australia, I was surprised to discover you still had to put a coin in the slot to use the cubicles.
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  2305. I figure that if we've been talking about doing things to improve the environment and save the planet for twenty years but have actually done nothing then the chances are that we won't do anything.
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  2306. He says the scientists who are climate deniers are funded by the oil companies. I would suggest that there's more government (public) funding going to the alarmists.
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  2307. I think the 'family photos' in the background says it all.
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  2308. Not the old 'Anzac spirit' crap again. The delusional concept that somehow the demonstrated fighting spirit of soldiers in a war over one hundred years ago has somehow permeated into our society is insane. Certainly hasn't manifested itself in recent years.
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  2309. I guess it depends on the workplace as to whether the predictions are aired out loud.
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  2310. Muslims simply don't belong in Western societies. Their beliefs, allegiances, and homage continually either perpetrate, support, or are complicit by association to the downfall of a secular, parliamentary government and free thinking people. The "good Muslims" have had their chance to openly disassociate themselves from the protests, violence, and preaching of hate towards Jews, Americans, and anyone who doesn't agree with them, but they remain silent.
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  2311. I would normally deplore this sort of behaviour towards a Prime Minister regardless of political alliances. I'd be more than happy to make an exception in his case. Disgusting creature.
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  2312. If they wear flowers in their hair, it may be effective camouflage or handy if they go on leave to San Francisco. There will be a 'love in' there.
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  2313. I think it's essential that we all drive electric cars so that we won't need to produce as much electricity. Oh, wait!
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  2314. I'd like to express my opinion on pride, but first I'd like to know if bullshit should be hyphenated.
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  2315. The concept of a monarchy may be outdated but the empirical evidence is that traditionally countries with a monarchy have a better social and economic standing than republics. I wouldn't argue the point with a pro republican, but if they think they'd be entering some utopia where they'd be richer, have more freedom and have Telstra fix their internet problems in minutes or get through to Centrelink instantly, I think they're deluded.
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  2316. @Fordnan  It's probably inevitable that Australia will, at some point in the future, become a republic, but I don't know if those who support a change consider the possibilities. You often hear the criticism of a monarch being that they're not elected by the people. The reality is that unlike the American version, there are many presidents who are appointed by the sitting government with a Prime Minister (or equivalent) and not directly elected by the people.
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  2317. People refer to them as "activists." They're actually "anarchists," and like all anarchists, they want to destroy other people's worlds living like hypocitical parasites off those same people whilst trying to bring meaning to their own meaningless self absorbed existences. They don't care about the cause. If their chosen cause was fixed tomorrow, they'd pick something else. They know that they are incapable of contributing to society in even the smallest way because they're so withdrawn into themselves that they find any form of routine or functional means too difficult to accept. They'll die in spiritual poverty and regret.
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  2318. I think it would be expected that the driver would ensure that there was no danger to the child. However, there may have been some error in judgement by the driver as to the exact point where they would both pass each other. As a parent, I would not have my five year old cycling in those road conditions where there's cars parked on both sides and traffic coming the other way. Too many idiots on the road.
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  2319. It seems odd that knowing she's a well known television identity she would expect anonymity and privacy whilst sitting right by a window looking out onto a public street. Anyway, the guy was probably one of those many men who she often assumes attend the weekly 'Let's assault women' meetings.
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  2320. Absolutely. Far too much air time (or even air for that matter) given to these idiots.
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  2321.  @mwhite4764  Not sure if you're agreeing with me or not.
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  2322. I'll bet, when you woke up that morning, you didn't expect to get a front seat view of Katies arse and 'G' string. Some guys have all the luck. I live in Australia and we want her back.
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  2323. Not to be confused with another 'voice of reason' Neil is exactly that. In fact, I actually think he's planted a 'bugging' device in my house which records the opinions I express to my wife, and then just repeats them on air. Has anyone seen him hanging around a street 42 kilometres north of Brisbane, Australia recently?
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  2324. I'd like to report something that seems 'off'. That woman with the funny haircut.
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  2325.  James Evans  Do you know something I don't?
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  2326.  James Evans  I hold exactly the same view. I think anyone would have to be stupid to think otherwise. I actually live in Australia and there's already whole areas of various cities taken over by Chinese or Muslims. I live north of Brisbane in Queensland and it's not quite the same yet, but catching up fast.
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  2327. What about those who had ginger hair, under five foot four, left-handed, spoke with a lisp, lactose intolerant. Maybe have different coloured headstones. Makes me puke.
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  2328. Albanese is playing the numbers game. He's working on the fact there's enough white people who think they still owe Aborigines a historical debt and enough idiots to not understand the various skills and experience-based issues which determine pay levels. He's also counting on the fact there's sufficient morons to think that my new petrol Toyota Camry is going to destroy the planet.
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  2329. I'm fast losing faith in the mental state of the human race. Actually, I think it's virtually lost. It seems that most people support this disgusting approach of various government bodies in Australia; particularly Dan Andrews who sees nothing wrong with reprehensible discrimination and punishment of people who want autonomy over their medical regime.
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  2330. She's learned from Sergeant Schultz.
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  2331. If that's not inciting racial hate and violence, I don't know what is. Obviously, it would be illegal but apparently unpenalized for Muslims or supporters of Hamas.
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  2332. Let's not also forget the economical impact on Britain in banning the slave trade whilst other countries were still reaping the benefit.
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  2333. Many of the icons of the entertainment industry are figuratively shooting themselves in the foot. Sometimes people will go and see a film or concert simply because it's them. They're either making hypocritical comments about the environment or discriminatory comments and demands about those who are not vaccinated against coronavirus.
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  2334. There's a bridge to cross when your company is trying to expand it's market. When you cross that bridge, you'd better not burn it and lose the market you've already got.
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  2335. At the risk of sounding like a socialist, housing is an essential element of our society just as much as health care and education and, in my opinion, should be undertaken by the government. Of course, in past decades, public housing has been constructed to accommodate those who need it but then ultimately sold off to the highest bidder. The other side of the coin is the manner in which many tenants treat their accommodation. I owned a carpet cleaning business for twelve years. I mean, how do you break a toilet?
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  2336. I got about a third of the way through and couldn't watch anymore because I kept hearing the sound of my skin crawling.
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  2337. I disagree. If I was back at school, I would have welcomed this sort of 'flexibility'. I would have identified as being really smart and being top of the class at testing time instead of being at the bottom. Dad would have been so proud when I presented my report card instead of looking at me as though I was a retard.
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  2338.  @patrickallen1628  Not sure how to answer that; other than to say that in my estimation, an independent Scotland will basically become an irrelevance as far as the 'world stage' is concerned. It would undoubtedly diminish the relevance of the remainder of the United Kingdom. I doubt if it will ever happen. Personally I think she's just 'pissing into the wind'.
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  2339. Done her homework? What; like reading the 'Beano'?
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  2340. If you're strong and articulate, you can't be mean? What does mean mean anyway!
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  2341. Lambie is a complete moron.
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  2342. New Zealand is a social train wreck! That moron Ardern who walked around grieving Muslims after the shootings in a Mosque in Christchurch a few years ago with her best and well practiced "I'm very concerned" look on her face, took absolutely no notice of Australia's reaction to the massacre at Port Arthur in banning semi-automatic weapons. It was only after fifty one people were cut down that she decided to do something. Now, apart from creating a Covid driven two tier society she's going to get rid of smoking?
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  2343. @lasshrugged  Whether we admit it or not, we all form some sort of judgement by the appearance of others. Generally, the degree of judgement is moderated by other aspects. Don't get me started on tattoos and people who use the word "like" out of context between every other word.
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  2344. @lasshrugged  I look at some women with almost 'clownish' makeup wonder how they look in the mirror and think it looks good. I believe if someone thinks they look better with a beard, they have some sense of insecurity about their appearance. Then again, some guys just can't be bothered. shaving, making their bed, or polishing their shoes.
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  2345. @lasshrugged  We should do a survey and see how many men with or without beards make their bed. One of my best friends had a full beard and a big mop of hair. We both had an early morning commitment at the same location, so for convenience, we stayed overnight at my parent's house. I remember my father saying, "Where's his face?"
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  2346. @littled6698  True. It's just one small part of a disciplinary approach to life that many military organisations deem necessary.
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  2347. I'm guessing there's an answer in there somewhere; although I thought the 'good thing' 'bad' thing' question was a bit simplistic.
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  2348. These politicians are totally out of control. If it turns really nasty they had all better duck for cover.
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  2349. ​ @paulbrookes5365 I wouldn't trust 'putler' either.
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  2350. I can't really offer any criticism of what Anastacia says. I don't listen to a word.
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  2351. @honberg193  The problem lies with providing governments the provision to decide who is considered guilty of "encitement" and what is it being said that falls into that category. I heard some spokesman the other day mentioning something that "causes offence." There's been plenty of what I would call "incitement" over the last year (nearly) prior to the recent events, and the police just watch. I've mentioned it before insofar as when governments ignore issues of great concern to many people, and the average person can't or won't do anything, then the undesirable element will. Take a seat, my friend; the show's begun.
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  2352. @user-hd8fj2mb5p  Naturally, encouraging criminal activity isn't just an opinion, and it's interesting that you choose to interpret my comment in that way (because I didn't say it), which sort of illustrates my point where 'interpretation' overrides the reality. Whilst I'm fully aware that blasphemy laws don't exist, there have been a number of cases where comments vilifying Islam have been interpreted as "hate speech." Try standing in the street with a ant-Islam sign and see how long it takes for you to be arrested. Anyway, if your happy with everything that's all that counts.
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  2353. Was that guy a human or an android?
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  2354. It would seem that the police adopt Humpty Dumpty's philosophy on the meaning of the words they use. "When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, 'it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less. ' 'The question is,' said Alice, 'whether you can make words mean so many different things. ' 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master — that's all.”
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  2355. I think it's stupid when people use the expression "the 'N' word", just to avoid using the word 'Nigger' when you're not actually using it in reference to anyone. It's just a word. I have the DVD of the movie 'The Dam Busters' where actor Richard Todd plays the role of the real life WW2 RAF pilot Wing Commander Guy Gibson. On a couple of occasions in the film, they call Gibson's dog 'Nigger' because that was the dog's actual name. I know this was correct because my mother was in the RAF at the time; based at the same air base where the crew's of 617 Squadron assembled and she use to feed it! Saw the film on free to air TV the other week and they were still calling the dog 'Nigger' without editing it out.
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  2356. Unfortunately, these shooters (killers) don't have any thought to consequences, so a whole pile of regulations won't help and we're back to the issue of ease and legality of possession. Apart from being a constitutional right, gun ownership in the United States has become a religion so you'd have as much chance of changing the second amendment as getting Kamala Harris to stop laughing at everything she says. Restricting the sale of concealable firearms (pistols) to approved purpose buyers and banning semi-automatic weapons may be a start though.
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  2357. Let the workings of the church and those who live with the fantasy work out their own moral code. Let the other weirdos marry a goat if they want. The rest of us will endeavour to live like normal, reasonable people.
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  2358. Did he mention the military? he should have used them to remove state police from border lines when they blocked freedom of movement. He seems to aplogising for all the wrong things. He should be apolgising for the coercion, manipulation and undue pressure for people to be vaccinated (as per the Australian Government Immunisation Handbook). He should be apologising for not having any influence whatsoever on any of the state premiers. The ABC has a left wing bias?? You don't say! Who knew!
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  2359. This is just a case of making up unjust laws to protect the vile practices within their disgusting deluded ideology.
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  2360. Does Morgan actually think "morals" came into the reason for NATO forces defending Kuwait? He can't be that stupid surely!
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  2361. If she's stupid enough to think getting on bended knees and praying does anything, being a hypocrite is the least of her worries.
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  2362. The world is about as "one place" as one's bedroom is a synagogue.
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  2363. In regard to recording inside a shop, it's interesting to look at a YouTuber who's got a channel 'Travelling with Russell' who takes a lot of recorded images inside shops in Russia. It's not unusual to see signs saying, "Photography Welcome" (in Russian naturally). It seems the Russians are less paranoid than the English after all.
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  2364. The response from the Islamic police doesn't surprise me.
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  2365.  @jascam74  I'm guessing the United Kingdom being governed by a foreign government is better that an all inclusive British parliament?
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  2366. It doesn't surprise me that the US congress reacted in that way. I dare say members of various parliaments in other European countries would react in the same deranged way. Some have got personal investments in companies like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon who are making millions of dollars from the sale of weapons and associated systems; others are just recruited into a common emotional mould and sleepwalking into oblivion. Personally, I think Putin will initiate a pre-emptive conventional air strike on the presidential palace in Kiev in preference to the use of nuclear weapons. What's NATO going to do about that? I suspect not very much.
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  2367. I agree with the viewpoint but do we need the theatrics? Bit cringeworthy dude!
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  2368. You sort of run into trouble when you make a joke about your political views effecting your judgement about medical care when you're a medical care worker. Imagine being an airline pilot and having a joke about your ability or intention to fly that aircraft in a safe manner.
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  2369. I think it's generally accepted that deprivation of liberty is unacceptable regardless of the gratuitous benign treatment handed out. However, I wonder if there’s any comparison made with the so called 'free men' who worked down the pits of the coal and slate mines of Wales or Newcastle.
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  2370. I know one person who could do with a good beheading!
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  2371.  @WattzArtist  I live in Australia now but worked in Norwich over the last part of 1968 and most of 1969 before emigrating.
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  2372. Not being one of a particularly scholarly nature, the works of Shakespeare generally eluded me. I was at one stage immersed in Macbeth although I'll never forgive that bastard teacher who forced me, of all people (the most reserved 15 year old) to stand up in front of all the boys and girls in the class and provide an explanation as to what Lady Macbeth meant when she said something along the lines of "Unsex me, remove the milk of human kindness and fill my breasts with gall". Love Sigourney Weaver.
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  2373. An impartial fact checker married to Virginia Trioli? I like Virginia but you wonder.
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  2374. I think being suspended or banned from Twitter should be regarded as a 'badge of honour'.
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  2375. Solution: Don't allow dogs in coffee shops or any other publicly accessible buildings.
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  2376. If a teller insisted to know what I was intending to buy with my own money, my next words would be "Close account".
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  2377. They'll just keep on denying, lying and pretending that everything was necessary. In Australia, they're still pushing a fifth jab on the basis that it's a responsibility to avoid transmission despite all the evidence that it doesn't. It's borderline criminal!
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  2378. I suppose it depends on whether the cause of the engine failure was known and enabled the pilots to eliminate the possibility of the same thing happening with any of the others. I'll bet they were watching those instruments and listening for any odd noises in that stretch over the ocean. Overall I think it's 'slippery slope' when there's an acceptance that economy has a priority over safety.
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  2379. I'm thinking Abrams battle tank.
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  2380. I friend who I've known for forty eight years replied to one of my posts on Facebook. His inference was that I was always into conspiracy theories and asked the question "Is there nothing that doesn't make you "cranky" (annoyed). Putting aside the fact that he's overestimated my emotional state, I responded by asking what conspiracy theories did he think I subscribed to? In answer to his actual question regarding if there was anything that 'didn't' annoy me, I said "Other people's opinions and posts on social media don't bother me one bit". He hasn't replied.
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  2381. I don't completely subscribe to the concept of "inciting violence." I think it's an accusation used like the 'Sword of Damocles ' to make British people frightened to speak their mind. Muslim leaders have been advocating insurrection and violence with relative impunity for years.
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  2382. Well he certainly must think we're "Dickheads" if we believe anything that comes out of his mouth. I've yet to hear anyone actually explain one tangible advantage of creating this conduit for the activist elite to scam more money from the non-indigenous tax payer.
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  2383. I think hypocrisy is the appropriate word. They use the 'first nation' argument to remove Israelis from their land and yet descend upon secular countries like Britain and try and replicate the shit hole from whence they came.
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  2384. Just because they identify themselves as women, it doesn't mean we have to. Having said that, who gives a rats ass about just another person claiming to be a victim? Haven't we got enough?
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  2385. I live in Australia and the Governor General's (Queen's representative) tribute to Queen Elizabeth sounded like he was reading the daily stock market results.
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  2386.  @iggyblitz8739  If you're an executive chef on the Queen Mary 2 then money probably won't be an issue. If you're a qualified and a highly capable chef in charge of numerous staff and responsible for the reputation of even the local restaurant then the remuneration is questionable.
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  2387. The traditional inhabitants of Britain have been betrayed by successive governments over the last seventy years. In the early stages I think it was just plain incompetence and lack of foresight. In rent times and now, it's a complete capitulation to people who shouldn't even be allowed in the country.
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  2388. In Australia, we have mandatory voting for all elections and referendums. I still have mixed feeling about being made to go and vote but it does have the benefit of ensuring that we're not being controlled by the few.
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  2389.  @BlueSteel331  I wouldn't disagree with the Covid thing. We've got a federal election in a few weeks and although the various directives and mandates were issued by state authorities, I'm praying that the bastards will get their 'comeuppance'. Our constitution is crap and offers virtually no rights. Having said that, let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater; Australia does have some quite good legislation in some areas. Mandatory voting may be a case in point if there's a concern about apathy being a major issue in election results. Maybe on-line voting maybe a solution?
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  2390. What's happening with Nancy? Nancy is a nut case.
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  2391. It shouldn't even be a subject of discussion. Just ignore their crap and do what we've always done. We're at risk of legitimising all this bull shit.
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  2392. If there is conscription for Britain to fight Russia (presumably in Ukraine) then those who were marching up and down the streets of Britain waving Ukranian flags will have no problem signing up. I assume that Muslims, illegal immigrants or the Hamas supporters would be exempt from being called to arms. Did he say 34,000 people in the British Army? So about 10% of the number of people shouting "From the river to the sea" in London a few weeks ago! Do these people think a nuclear war is winnable?
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  2393. So, Brexit is to blame for the war in Ukraine? Now I've heard it all. I'd say you're far more intelligent, educated and informed than I, and I love listening to what you have to say but I sometimes I wonder.
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  2394. @Marina E Looking at a sea of mobile phones is one of the many reasons I wouldn’t go to a live performance. I even had to tell some idiot to turn his mobile off in the cinema the last time I went.
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  2395. I think he was just joking about his own age when he said 180 years. The rest is him trying to parody a father figure by being 'theatrical'. Doesn't come across as being very 'statesman like'.
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  2396. Personally, I think Christians should keep their delusional opinions to themselves, but then again so should Muslims and other religious freaks who think they can cast their moral codes and doctrines on everyone else. Having said that, the public prosecutor in this case should be thrown in gaol for classifying this as a crime.
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  2397. I fully understand the bus driver's resolve not to allow these clowns to disrupt everyone's travel, but there could have been serious consequences for him if someone had been seriously injured or killed.
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  2398. I would applaud a decision not to drag out one's family members just as some sort of show. Personally, I have no interest in their marital status or family affairs.
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  2399. My father always said men "hide" behind their beards. I grew a beard many years ago and the only reason I would grow one again is to repeat the feeling you get when you shave it off! Having a schoolboy haircut and a beard doesn't make anyone look manly either.
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  2400. @michaelavery2332  Well, I haven't got much hair left unless you count what's growing out of my ears and my eyebrows are above my face, so I can't hide behind them.
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  2401. How dare they!
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  2402. She obviously thinks that the uniform gives her superhuman powers. She needs to be off the police force before she gets herself and someone else killed.
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  2403. It seems to be typical of human nature where people are caught in a 'wave' of conformity, and we are all expected to be recruited into a common emotional mould. It just doesn't make sense when there's so much to debate and challenge about a particular issue and yet politicians, medical authorities and third rate celebrities etc all seem to be of one voice.
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  2404. My wife and I are retired pensioners in our seventies . We have five grown-up children with all but one having kids of their own. We own our own home and have no debts. We have always helped out financially when we are asked and have made substantial donations in addition. That, of course, is on top of the thousands of birthday and Christmas presents for 14 grandkids. As my kids grew up, I had two jobs and for many years didn't own a car or even a television until I secured a better paying career. Now it seems people are not prepared to go without a car for each parent, several televisions and little effort to earn more money. I never asked my parents for any money. My mother in law lent us $10,000 at one stage, when I hit rock bottom, which I paid back a few years later. I think there's a definite greater dendency to 'look to others' and let one's lack of planning to create someone else's emergency.
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  2405. Not a big fan of referendums where the government arbitrarily hand over decisions they're suppose to make to the public who often aren't provided with all the facts of the issue. They (the government) have also got the habit of presenting a proposal in a manner that has a subliminal bias.
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  2406. Good on that young man. Having said that, I think he was engaged in a battle of wits with an unarmed woman.
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  2407. It sounds very much like the old "clinically proven" claim for face cream, where they recruit a company to interview a few pensioners with dementia at a care home and ask them if they think the cream has made their wrinkles disappear. Six out of ten makes it "clinically proven".
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  2408. How much 'alarm and distress' does nakedness cause for Christ's sake? I see ugly horrible offensive things walking around a grocery store with their terrible tattoos, overly obese bodies, monstrous make-up and horrible hair-do's. A photo of someone's sausage or pounded pussy is no big deal. These law makers need their heads read.
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  2409. This LBG thing. Is this a club we can join? Do you get frequent flyer points with it?
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  2410. Spot on.
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  2411. What a load of old cobblers! I guess I shouldn't be surprised at the inane crap that's spewed out by government officials and the pandering media. I'm sure the British people will be glad to know Liz Truss has "got Australia's back" while they're dealing with out of control invasion of their borders and £4,000 power bills.
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  2412.  @di_ibzy  I came here from England in 1970 at the age of nineteen when we were all considered British Subjects (until 1984). Immediately placed under a national service obligation for potential deployment to Vietnam. Fortunately, my number didn't come up but served in a reserve unit anyway. I've always considered myself as a 'defacto citizen' but only acquired formal citizenship last year. I guess I now have dual citizenship but would have no idea of how (or any particular inclination to bother with trying) to find out how to get rid of my British citizenship. I've got an Australian born wife, and five Australian born kids, two of which have served in the military, one of those (my daughter) is a current serving member of the Royal Australian Air Force. Would you mind awfully if I stay?
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  2413.  @cf8156  It's true that much of the development of Australia was from those of English (and Scottish, Welsh and Irish), we shouldn't forget the contributions of people from Europe and Asia. For the most part, although many like to maintain some of the culture and traditions of their homeland, they work hard and assimilate well into the existing Australian way of life. The problems arise when certain people decide they would rather replace that with something else, or that descendants of settlers owe a debt for historical events 150 years ago.
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  2414.  @darronryan8483  "The milk of human kindness" being part of Wiliam Shakespeare's 'Lady Macbeth's' monologue is a very appropriate analogy if one knows what she was like.
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  2415. It's ridiculous. I'm a British national living in Australia and I watch a comedian called Jim Gaffigan on YouTube. He was making jokes about the British; ranging from their elitist attitude towards Americans, lack of dental hygiene, speech patterns, food choices and numerous other things. It was hilarious.
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  2416. The things you see when you haven't got a surgical mallet handy. I'm sure Giorgia is thinking "Fucka You".
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  2417. What is the matter with these people! They're absolutely insane!
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  2418. I don't know if anyone can save the conservative party or the parliament itself. They all seem to be of the same mould. They're all willing to subjugate the population when the opportunity arises and seem to have no concern about their own hypocrisy.
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  2419. I'm assuming Peter is playing the 'Devil's advocate' and he knows he's talking bollocks. I'm surprised both major parties didn't lose more seats. Surely, the wave against the major parties as a result of their impotence in allowing the states to run roughshod over everyone for two years hasn't escaped anyone's attention? Even the additional votes for the Greens could be more attributed to that than any environmental policy.
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  2420. I'm wondering if there are enough tissues to console those who find it difficult to accept the results of an election unless it goes their way. I seem to remember Tim Walz's wife Gwen's cringworthy call to "Turn the page". Well, the page has been turned. Donald's victory speech was marvellous. I was asleep on the lounge suite within minutes.
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  2421. When I first heard the expression, I assumed I was the only one that found it irritating and inappropriate. I've recently become an Australian citizen after arriving here fifty three years ago. I was "welcomed to country" by people who weren't even here then. When did the word "country" become a pronoun anyway?
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  2422. I have absolutely no sympathy for people who arrive late. Some people just think the world waits for them. Having said that, this business of airlines taking money then overbooking should be illegal.
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  2423.  @wyattfamily8997  On the rare occasions when I have received a response on different issues and on other occasions, the letter could have come directly from Sir Humphrey Appleby's office.
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  2424. People have warned about the Islamic movement for ages and been called Islamophobic. I hope those who stood up for Muslims are prepared for what comes next.
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  2425. In total agreement here. 'The Battle of Britain' film is obviously a bit 'dated' in some of the special effects but superb realism. In fact our family were living on an RAF during the making of the film and one sunny day when I was in the back garden a Heinkel bomber, a Spitfire and Hurricane flew directly over our house. Same goes for 'Dunkirk'. Not my favourite film but the realism was great. In fact the second time I saw it was on an international commercial flight where, at the point where the camera had the viewer in the seat of the Spitfire, we actually hit a bit of turbulence, so the realism was even better!
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  2426.  @concise707  They used animation for one of the 109 in flight close ups. They also used animation on one of Spitfires exploding in flames and diving to the ground.
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  2427. This is another example of this 'decolonisation' where the names of historically significant people are removed. It's done simply to demonise the current population of Britain so they feel they have no entitlement to their own sovereignty. The inaction against immigration is indicative of this idea that British people can't object to having shit put on them because they did the same to others a couple of centuries ago. Using children as a means of achieving this, is reprehensible.
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  2428. This guy is a poor representative for veganism. In defence of the activists actions (as opposed to the statement that meat eaters don't do the same thing in vegan restaurants), he could have just said that (in his opinion) that meat eaters are doing the wrong thing whereas the vegans are not. That is the purpose of civil disobedience. I'd like to see Piers Morgan having a debate with Alex O'Connor who couldn't think as slow as Morgan if he tried.
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  2429. Who reveals all the little problems with the car they're selling? Who doesn't identify certain expenses as "safety equipment" when they're filling out their tax return? Who tells the doctor 'exactly' how much alcohol they consume?
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  2430. Very important point to remember when state elections come around. In the meantime I think we should let that point be reflected in the upcoming federal elections too. In my opinion, they were just as guilty in their complicity or impotence. God knows what went on in those cabinet meetings, because when they came out they (the premiers and those two nut job territory chief ministers) just did whatever the hell they wanted.
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  2431.  @nataliechild9163  Spot on.
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  2432. I don't think it's particularly appropriate to keep apportioning responsibility on "the British". Individual members of parliament and public servants were making these decisions which, in 1917 or 1945 for just about every British person, would have been as far out of mind as humanly possible. It should be noted they has considerable difficulty themselves. Of course, there was always the overseas and colonial interests to consider to prop up Britain and enable economic recovery from two devastating world wars. I wouldn't be entirely convinced that there wouldn't have been conflict in the region regardless of how it was all 'administered'.
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  2433. He may well have declining mental acuity, but his replacement doesn't bear thinking about!
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  2434. It's a stupid sign and he knows it, but that's the point he's making. Discriminating people based on their personal choice regarding a medical regime is reprehensible. Nobody seemed to worry whether other people had the influenza vaccine. If you're vaccinated and you're happy, why worry about others; you've got it covered haven't you.
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  2435. Why aren't Londoners out in their tens of thousands threatening to throw the bastards in the Thames?
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  2436. I'm a British national living in Australia. Canada and Canadians rarely get the recognition and appreciation that they richly deserve. For example, whenever there's a documentary about the world wars Canada may get a mention after the United States, Britain, Australia etc despite Canada's huge contribution. These recent events have shown the world what Canadians are made of.
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  2437. Could you please stop presenting us with all these actual facts. Where do you get such dangerous ideas?
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  2438.  @stratfordbaby  Apparently not uncommon. It was quite late at night and I was actually still up but at the back of the house. They entered via an unlocked side door and apparently (according to police) probably intended to return at some stage to take the car. They missed an opportunity because I went to bed not even realizing anything missing. It was only in the morning that I received a message from my bank that I discovered the missing wallet and keys. Fortunately I had inadvertently left my mobile phone in the living room out of sight.
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  2439. Whilst the content of her speech was legitimate, I found the delivery a little bit condescending in tone. Almost like she was enjoying a performance rather than expressing a real concern.
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  2440. Without actually knowing, I still know the answer. It's a round number.
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  2441.  @MattandJulia  Maybe because you have the same last name?
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  2442.  @sorrykay3450  I'm guessing the facts aren't too appealing.
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  2443.  @sorrykay3450  You may want to explain why 20% of the Israeli population is comprised of Palestinians living and working in Israel some of whom are in government and judicial positions. Why Palestinians go to Israel for medical treatment. The Israeli people have been subjected to 20 years of bombardment from missiles launched from Gaza and other Arab nations. Of course, everyone's conveniently forgotten about the murder and mutilation of men, women and children on the streets followed by the celebrations in the streets by these so called oppressed people. I guess the hostages are doing fine too? Remember the Palestinian reaction to the Pan American 747 blown up over Scotland and the destruction of the Trade Centre in New York. Jubilation and celebration of the deaths of thousands of innocent people. The Palestinian people are supporting a murderous death cult. They will bring death and destruction on themselves and their children of whom they seem to care little.
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  2444. I was in agreement insofar as meaningful and vocational education is one of the keys to prosperity and social stability. However, once again, there seems to be an assumption that whilst we may proportion some legitimacy to what is said about the effects of uncontrolled immigration, that we're too stupid to understand there are many other primary and contributing factors to the economic difficulties of many working class people. It's unfortunate that people just see the world through a lens of a particular tint.
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  2445.  @subcitizen2012  Thousands of unaccompanied young men (no wives, sisters, mothers children), arriving from France in dinghies is controlled in your opinion? Well, good luck with that. A new set of ideas coming to where you live soon.🙏
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  2446. I could probably agree with Kier Starmer in that the Westminster system is a very frustrating place to try and have a voice heard and get things done. A less formal forum (like WEF) might be better in many ways. What happens when the main players get out of hand and start taking control and start implementing things that you don't like? Not so much fun then! The Westminster system (along with a constitutional monarchy) denies power to those who would misuse it. He says it's too tribal (which it is) but I notice he's safely clinging to his Labour tribe to ensure he still has a job.
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  2447. Infrastructure development? I live in Queensland and visited Victoria a couple of weeks ago. I travelled from Melbourne to Warnambool on the Geelong line to discover the carriages were still being hauled by diesel! Services were being delayed and cancelled right, left and centre and they lost my suitcase (returned two days later).
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  2448. I have little to no interest in the Olympic Games and haven't watched an opening ceremony for many years. I heard about the drag queens' appearance. I guess it just illustrates the type of people commissioned to stage these events. Just a load of freakazoids!
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  2449. If Trump's not careful, he'll ruin all Hamas' good intentions.
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  2450. I don't even bother listening to mainstream media now. They're just accomplices to the government's aim to dismantle all constitutional and conventional restraints.
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  2451. No information on the cause. I was an FAI qualified parachute (skydive) instructor back in the 70's. In those days there was no 'tandem' jumps available for non-jumpers. Students were progressively trained through stages and accepted any risk based on their own confidence (and instructor indorsement) in being able to carry out some fairly straightforward procedures.
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  2452. It's a good job that the white, male, experienced, highly skilled "stereotypical" (QANTAS reference to traditional recruiting) pilots are a bit more informed.
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  2453. I'm trying to decide who I detest more; the protestors or men with 'buns'.
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  2454.  @alannothnagle  I'm not sure a 1970's (presumably) dystopian film is going to convince him but if it's free on YouTube, I'm sure he'll have look.
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  2455.  @chatteyj  Probably seen it but I don't think he's thinking about that level of IA. More like an computer with an algorithmic program like computer chess that makes logical decisions based on changing information but doesn't kill you if you start beating it.
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  2456.  @-astrangerontheinternet6687  He's his own man. He can put his own perspective on the advantages and limitations of computer technology.
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  2457. You two are insane (in an amazing way). A bus across the river!! I've travelled across those Russian wastelands on numerous occasions backwards and forwards between Australia and London, but looking from greater comfort at 35,000 feet.
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  2458. You mean it's given the politicians a chance to have an excuse to exercise more control. Maybe it's a full revolution they're looking for? All the other things that kill far more people like obesity through eating fast foods, alcohol, smoking etc they can tax. The can't get tax from Covid so they use it as a means to an end.
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  2459. I think most rational non-bigoted people understand that for some, gender can be an ill-fitting garment. Obviously if someone has fully 'transferred from a male to female surgically and in appearance, then it would seem inappropriate that they walk into the men's toilet in high heels and earrings. Other than that, if they just go about their business and stop trying to make sexuality a 'movement' we can focus on more important things.
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  2460. I absolutely love your videos. The knowledge and understandings from your experiences will be invaluable to you both. I think we (myself included) are very unaware of the events which have occurred in much of eastern European countries; particularly those who were part of the USSR and indeed Russia itself. Admittedly, around 1990 I had more immediate and pressing things to worry about than everything else going on around the world, but I don't recall any media coverage of the conflict in Moldova.
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  2461. @Alexander_Kale Not what I was thinking, really. If it suits you, that's your choice.
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  2462.  @Alexander_Kale  I wouldn't dismiss your point, but I was alluding to the general tendency for people to engage in the practice. I suspect your specificity on that subject contains a bias in there somewhere.
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  2463. I guarantee that the referendum will produce a 'YES' vote. There's still a month for them to convince those who are either unaware of the existing advisory body in the form of the National Indigenous Australians Agency which costs billions, or they've been convinced that the white taxpayer hasn't given enough, and more money will solve the problems. Then there's probably a couple of million white people who just think of themselves as champions for the Aborigines and assume they will receive undying gratitude from the scumbag activists standing on their hind legs and masquerading as representatives of all Aborigines.
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  2464.  @patrikfloding7985  Is this one of those 'infinite regress' things where we're all supposed to have some sort of common emotional bond until the end of time?
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  2465.  @patrikfloding7985  Was there any one particular part with which you were having difficulty?
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  2466. As a rule, I don't particularly care if Christians or any religious person is offended by religious jokes. However, this 'freakazoid' (whoever 'it' is) makes my skin crawl. Then again, that goes for that program and all who is associated with it. This reveals the hypocrisy of this virtue signalling mob of morons.
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  2467. I will vote against every member who is associated with the major parties or those that have not challenged the tyranny that's going on.
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  2468. So much stuff but seemingly very few people. The guy running the coffee kiosk had one elderly customer.
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  2469. I know who the enemies of the state are, and it's not the people protesting against vaccine mandates.
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  2470.  @Michael-hm8cs  He did?
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  2471.  @coindog6336  The "lower class"? Who might they be?
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  2472. Neil, you've got it all wrong. When they cut the bottom of the doors off and open the windows, the rush of -25°C air flowing through will kill the virus. Perfectly logical. I'll bet Johns Hopkins didn't even think of that.
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  2473. I think there comes a time when a television show loses it's lustre or becomes too controversial. It's also hard these days to get a universal acceptance and not get half the population 'triggered' by one thing or another. Maybe just end it with Dr. Who going over to the dark side and becoming a Dalek.
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  2474.  @daveo3122  That's right, I forgot about that part. Thanks for the reminder.
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  2475.  @johnmaynard3989  I registered mine as an adverse effect with Queensland (Australia) Health.
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  2476.  @Brian-om2hh  I'll take your word for it. Just seems awfully quiet at low speeds so I assumed the battery is doing the work then. Not that I care that much.
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  2477. I don't know how it works in Canadian provinces as opposed to Australian states but here in Australia, the premiers seem to be the ones invoking all these orders and mandates.
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  2478. I'm on board with what this lady is saying but does she know there’s a microphone that ensures we can hear her perfectly?
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  2479. A "false narrative" must mean "I don't want to talk about the facts".
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  2480. I can almost guarantee that there are enough Australians stupid enough to vote 'YES' in the referendum for an indigenous 'voice'. The fact that there is little to no mention of the already existing National Indigenous Australians Agency advisory body speaks volumes about their blinkered view of the world around them. If it does fail, I can't see how it logically can be seen by other members of the Labor party as being attributable to the Prime Minister to the point where he needs to stand down as leader. They've all been in full support of all that crap! Having said that, I think Tanya has been patiently waiting in the wings!
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  2481.  @greenhearted8453  It seems the "climate scientists" are in disagreement apart from those compelled to capitulate to the narrative which keeps them funded and employed.
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  2482.  @greenhearted8453  Still listening for someone to let me know what they're willing to do and give up in the name of the climate emergency. David Attenborogh hasn't really worried about his own Carbon footprint over the years with his entourage of diesel powered vehicles, international flights, equipment made from all the materials which require the sorts of things contributing to the 0.04% CO2.
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  2483.  @vassabatielos4740  Apparently, if we're not immersed in critical race theory, living in a cave, eating recycled sandals and declaring our preferred pronouns, we're not suitable for the new world order.
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  2484.  @greenhearted8453  I must admit that's quite commendable and more than most people do to set an example of their convictions. I'm not convinced that any of those things will mitigate the predicted climate catastrophe, but you can at least be considered a legitimate voice in discourse devoid of paranoia and unrealistic expectations. I think most critical thinking people want a similar outcome but so often we are provided with 'the science' which suggests no further discussion necessary.
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  2485.  @barbarakleszyk5408  For me it was more about aligning himself with the activist movement than anything. I don't recall him mentioning anything about a climate crisis before little miss Thunberg came along. His main concern was loss of habitat through land clearing. I still respect his contribution as a naturalist and if he has a view that the scientific data is cause for concern, that's fair enough but expecting us all to turn our lives upside down because some uneducated kid says "how dare you" he's barking up the wrong tree.
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  2486. Absolutely disgusting. UN forces (including Australia) go into Iraq and Afghanistan, devastate the place with hundreds of thousands of civilian casualties on questionable (some would say criminal) defence policies and yet expect Israel to accept the barbarism that lives on their doorstep.
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  2487. I'd like to know where this 500 billion figure comes from or what it actually means. How can you come up with a figure regarding minerals or mining exploration without geological surveys, etc? Sounds like a bullshit figure that someone's plucked out of their arse.
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  2488. I live in Australia, and sixteen years ago, one of the worst Australian Prime Ministers in living history (second to the current one) made an official apology to the Aboriginal people primarily for the so called "stolen generation" which actually probably saved the lives of many children from abuse, starvation and poverty. I wonder if anyone can say that since that apology, the grab for money, special treatment, and entitlement based on systemic victimised has been mitigated in any way? My answer would be "No," which is what we said to the proposed 'Aboriginal parliament'.
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  2489. How the hell did it come to this! Surely the people that support this crap are in a minority. Why aren't they being pissed on from a great height? You would think the parents would be heading towards the school in huge numbers with pitchforks and torches.
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  2490. His participation would have ceased as a soon as he accused me of wanting to kill people. What a moron.
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  2491. I wonder if Greta's bought some second hand blankets and a sleeping bag to keep her warm this winter.
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  2492. I'm sure the legal ramifications are lost to many of us who don't have a degree in constitutional law. As far as I can tell the Australian Constitution as it is says virtually nothing about our rights, but it seems the voice to parliament for Aborigines and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (when did we start using "peoples" as a collective pronoun), may be the exception! It will just be more white man's taxes (primarily) paying for Aboriginal activists to have more means to demonstrate how much they hate us more than they do already.
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  2493. Not that I watch anymore, but when I see, or listen to the mainstream media or a political entity on television I feel physically repulsed by them. This is something quite new for me. In Australia (and I suspect it's the same in the UK), unlike the United States, there's very little in our constitution that gives us any actual rights. It outlines the framework for governance in broad terms and some responsibilities etc but that's about it. No "right to bear arms" no "freedom of speech" etc.
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  2494. You can't fool us with those innocent looking holiday photos Simon. We know you're up to something. Are you sure you're not hiding a bazooka behind that suspiciously large photo?
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  2495. I left England and moved to Australia looking for 'greener pastures' in 1970. Not many green pastures here.
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  2496. When people discern between 'ordinary' Muslims and Islamists, I wonder then who are all the people who came out in the hundreds of thousands (numbers which would have overwhelmed the British Army) to protest against Israel within days after 1200 Israeli citizens were slaughtered in the streets? This was before the IDF had even responded.
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  2497. I'll just have to get in my time machine and go back to 1999 to see if it happened like they said. I'll get back to you with the results.
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  2498. I think most people can accept a bit of mudslinging during an election campaign. It just seems that the left side of the political debate appear to want to take the right of holding an opinion. For example. If someone walked down the street displaying some support for a Democrat Party candidate, I suspect the most they'd get would be a few disparaging remarks at the most. If you wore a MAGA hat, there's a strong chance you'd be abused, accused and assaulted.
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  2499. Unfortunately, when people listen to all the educated overviews of the function and history of the ECHR, it all becomes 'white noise'. They're still left with the (maybe simplistic) perception that some faceless figure is sitting in Rome (that our fathers fought to liberate from their unwanted guests) telling citizens of Britain that they have to keep (in every sense) their unwanted guests. Rather sticks in one's craw.
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  2500. @ Thanks, I guessed I'd be a bit out with the location of the actual 'goings on'. If we just say Europe, that should cover it.
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  2501. She's not stupid. Well she is but she's cunning, or at least someone writing her speeches is. It's pandering to an element that may sway an election in her favour when the time comes. Anyone who has studied American history can't deny the cruelty and oppression of European settlement and the segregation in later years. Does she need to be reminded of the 'indiscretions' of the Roman Catholic church?
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  2502. I'm sensing that politicians, and mainstream media are just hoping to ignore the chagrin people are feeling and the culpability of those responsible for actions revolved around war, the pandemic and the inevitable outcome of insane environmental policies. I was watching a Russell Brand podcast today and his guest interviewee speculated on which way things will go in the next few years. The two most likely options seemed that the powers that be will appease the proletariat to the point where they'll just drop the issues or just oppress the population with tyranny and fear of consequences. Please don't stop with your contribution to the fight.
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  2503. Talk about people shooting themselves in the foot! There we have someone who has widespread support for ideals regarding health and education and he has to make some dumb arse statement about electromagnetic radiation. He may just as well have said "reading ruins your eyes". However, still ban mobile phones in schools, I agree.
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  2504. Absolutely.
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  2505. If we don't take note of the fairly indisputable evidence that people like Robinson, Farage, Hopkins and many others bring to the forefront, who do we listen to? The government, the mainstream media, 'Stop oil', BLM, supporters of Islam? No problem with thousands of illegals crossing the channel. No problem with Muslim infested localities which have become 'no-go' for everyone else. No problem with hypocritical malcontents blocking roads or supporting causes for which Britain has no direct responsibility but disrupt trade and harass shoppers. There is a movement to dismiss authority in the name of freedom of expression, freedom of speech and freedom to protest. Unfortunately, then there's the inevitable turning of the tide and we end up with authoritarianism and unbridled power.
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  2506. I live in Australia and unfortunately our constitution says virtually nothing about our rights but lays out the framework for governance. I'm not sure the Magna Carta helps all that much in today's world. I get the feeling that the United Staes constitution is more specific in ensuring people's rights.
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  2507. They deliberately separate the children from parents and family to implant their ideology.
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  2508. I think the lack of internal fortitude is a generational thing. I'm seventy-four and I was always encouraged not to take a backward step in the face of adversity and to 'take issue' with wrongdoings. I live in Australia and Australians have, in the past, had a reputation (sometimes self-promoted) of being tough, no-nonsense type of people. I drove buses for several years and found this not to be so. Many a time when there was anti-social behaviour on my bus, not one person spoke up. Just buried their noses deeper into their newspaper or pretended they didn't hear or see what was going on. It was always left up to me.
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  2509.  @karenimran3349  You're not wrong there.
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  2510. It seems fairly evident that universities throughout the western aligned world are the source of compelled thought and behaviour. They use to be the secretion of dissent which challenged political views "a generation with a new explanation" but I don't recall coercion, bribery and threats being the philosophy.
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  2511. It would be difficult to dispute the assessment of the personal development involved with being a parent, but when you consider the motivations for being a politician and the empirical evidence of the character of those who are both, I personally would totally exclude that as a factor in my vote.
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  2512. I've heard a lot of criticism of Winston Churchill, but Carlson seems determined to understand that the affairs of state are handed down through the years. Bit of a plonker if you ask me.
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  2513. How is Penny Wong in a position to give Hamas something they don't want? She's irrelevant just as just about every foreign minister has been over the last eighty years in sticking their nose into Arab - Israeli relations. It's abundantly clear that the Philistines don't want peace and harmony with the Israelis. What is she talking about?
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  2514. They could just abbreviate it to 'BE' for bovine excrement.
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  2515. I guess I'll just have to accept the fact that I'm a racist. It's fairly obvious that because I don't accept people calling me racist, I must be a racist. Personally, I've got better things to do with my time than focus on racism, so I presume that would make me a racist. So where to now? Do I get a membership card or have to attend meetings?
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  2516. I can't watch that.
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  2517. I have a masters degree in being able to talk and think at the same time. Something which appears to be absent at the ABC.
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  2518. 100%.
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  2519. What you climate emergency deniers don't realise is that global warming actually makes things colder. It works on the same principle as Dr. Who's 'Tardis' which through the miracles of science is bigger on the inside than the outside.
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  2520. I think we are all 'delighted' at the revelation that the figure went from 59,000 to 344. Can we assume Diane Abbott is managing the spreadsheet?
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  2521. I can't see that offer working in practical terms. It would be so open to manipulation and line the pockets of greedy lawyers if they thought this was a bottomless well of money.
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  2522. @JSees  Yes, I heard him say that. While I recognise the importance of maintaining morale, I don't know if the guys on the front line get a great deal of comfort by what Zelenskyy wears. I just wonder how many lives will be lost before he can wear a suit again!
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  2523. I live in Australia, and I must admit, I've always enjoyed watching Stephen Fry's various forms of appearances on television (Blackadder, QI, etc). Apart from his aethistic views and criticisms of the church (with which I agree), I haven't seen or heard these recent occurrences. It's always a shame when you see a well-known public figure who you've previously admired, just ruin it all. There's been a few of them in the last few years.
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  2524. So all these people have just had an awakening of their concern for the people of Gaza after those very people committed the most brutal and barbaric crimes imaginable with the expectancy that the Israelis now 'go easy' on them. Corbyn is just an apologist for terrorism.
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  2525. I must admit, sometimes I think the seventies was only a few weeks ago!
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  2526. The probability of droplets of water released from 30,000 feet landing or affecting anything anywhere near where you intended would be highly unlikely.
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  2527. I wonder what it is about France these immigrants don't like that they feel so inclined to cross the channel?
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  2528. You can go round in circles with the issue of "Are you, where you were born"? When I was a kid, my father was a serving member of the Royal Air Force, and I attended schools administered by either of the military branches and were attended by the children of the parent (nominally the father) enlisted or appointed in one of the services. Owing to postings in various parts of the world, it wasn't unusual for a child to be born in a foreign country. That didn't change their ethnicity.
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  2529. In the UK, they've got people standing in front of major supermarket chain stores and escorting elderly people to vaccination points located nearby. Katie Hopkins is in Australia temporarily in quarantine in a Sydney hotel. No doubt she'll wade into the issue when she's released from her confinement.
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  2530.  @briandingle665  Considering, she ensured he had received all the traditional vaccinations, it seems unlikely. People seem to feel that immunisation through vaccination is just an automatically accepted process. Any critical thinker would give some consideration to the benefit and risk balance.
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  2531. I live in Queensland, Australia and the Australian Government Department of Health Immunisation Handbook states "Vaccines must me given voluntarily in the absence of undue pressure, coercion or manipulation. However, as a result of not being vaccinated I was prohibited from entering pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafe's, hotels, cinemas, theatres, sporting events, theme parks and visiting friends or relatives in hospital. If I crossed a state border, on my return I had to fly back into Brisbane airport (not allowed to drive back or catch other transport) where I'd be picked up by authorities and transported to a quarantine facility and be held in isolation for two weeks at my own expense of over $2000 (per person). Our national airline and medical outlets were offering the chance of 'prizes' for being vaccinated. Well known television identities were telling us that we weren't responsible citizens. If that's not 'pressure', I don't know what is.
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  2532. How is this even legal?
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  2533. My trust in providing access to information to government organizations evaporated many years ago. Following a fatality at work, I voluntarily provided as much information regarding our processes to the government workplace health and safety department in the interests of safety improvement. The department subsequently prosecuted our organisation (not me personally) but used every piece of information I had provided in an attempt to make me culpable for the incident. I was cross examined for six and a half hours even though I was not actually directly involved in the accident. Predictably, (simply because there was a fatality), our organisation was found guilty of sub-standard supervisory processes but with no convictions.
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  2534. I fear his replacement will not bring us great. Look at the list since Margaret Thatcher. Abysmal!
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  2535. While there are indisputable similarities, this sort of thing has been going on for decades since World War two without sliding into a global conflict. Korea, Malaya, Aden, Muscat and Oman, Suez crisis Vietnam, Bosnia, just off the top of my head. That's not even including major conflicts in the Middle East. When you think about it, we haven't stopped fighting. The big difference now is that weaponry is devastating to the point of anhialation, which probably offers some degree of caution before going 'all out'.
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  2536. In the years before coronavirus came along, I wonder how many people who self diagnosed themselves with having the 'flu' actually went and got tested for influenza? I wonder how many actually self isolated? How many struggled to work or to the shops knowing they would probably pass it on to someone else? I imagine a majority of people were motivated to get vaccinated against influenza to protect themselves, more so than any thought about anyone else. I know I did. I'll take a guess as to who actually got tested for influenza as those already being hospitalised and who were probably suffering from some other pre-existing condition like diabetes. Considering that Australia alone had 214,377 cases of influenza (actually diagnosed) and 486 deaths in 2019, you wonder why we weren't more concerned.
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  2537. I live in Australia and despite the pubs being different to ones in Britain, they still use to be great places to go. Women weren't allowed in the public bar and men use to stand around, drink and talk bullshit (as God intended) with no distractions like television screens. Sometime after the seventies that started to change when they made them into something entirely different. These days they even have kiddies playground equipment! Now I stay at home, sit around, drink and talk bullshit (as God intended).
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  2538. I don't have a problem with products being advertised with women in bikinis but it's typical Morgan. Just talks right over the top of all his guests who have a different opinion. Personally, I don't know if that sort of advertising works for selling beer.
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  2539. In Queensland they made the Covid Queen from Hell and former Chief Health Officer, Jeanette Young, the Governor of Queensland.
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  2540. I'm not sure the law can or is willing to do anything. The police certainly aren't. The country is being invaded daily by more and more Muslims. I wonder if the people who thought it was all very civilised to let them in the country still hold that view. If the LGBTQI lot think that all their support will be remembered when they take control, they'll be extremely disappointed.
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  2541. I'm quite ambivalent about trans issues and I think the whole subject is a distraction from far more important things. However, I won't have business dealings with people who put compelled thinking as a condition of my patronage. We put up with this crap during the pandemic. I also wonder how the subject of people's view on any social issue come up when you're buying an impact drill or angle grinder?
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  2542. I'll bet the female flight attendants aren't necessarily that keen on diversity and inclusivity when they're rostered on to fly.
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  2543. So the aforementioned miscarriages are now working at the BBC?
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  2544. The predictions of a disastrous five or more years ahead may well turn out to be correct but a whole load of statistics about the true sentiment of the majority of the people is of no real substance. The electoral process has taken place in the same way as it has been for decades so it's now a question of "keeping the bastards honest" if that's humanly possible.
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  2545. It seems to be that corruption is a default position in all walks of life and only varies in methodology and degrees of severity.
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  2546. I've been a bit ambivalent on the subject of electric vehicles. I like the basic idea of not having to use petrol etc but as some half arse answer to saving the planet is concerned, I'm not convinced at all. They've got lots of appeal in many ways (apart from the price). I bought a new car last year and opted for a petrol Camry. However, now my thinking has been elevated to considering how close I want to park next to one.
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  2547. Unfortunately I think generally people will capitulate because they're either afraid of consequences from the police or abuse from members of the public who have been immersed in this whole thing.
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  2548. Is "commonsensical" a word?
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  2549.  @Bob-us9di  I get carried away sometimes. Educated in a Royal Naval school. 'Hearts of oak' and all that.
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  2550. What we all saw in 2020-22 was an awakening. The belief that governments and regulatory bodies were fundamentally benign and functioned in a way that benefited us came crashing down around our ears. The zeal with which people like Jacinda Ardern, Emmanuel Macron, Justin Trudeau and many state, province and local leaders along with their respective health officers leapt at the opportunity to oppress and control us came into full view.
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  2551.  @mandowarrior123  I guess if it's not true, then there's not much more to be said.
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  2552. @douglasmurphy3794  The 'left' is barely recognisable now. It used to be all about the gap between the working class and the bourgeois elite. Now it's put on a dress, get rid of your car, and subsist by eating your recycled sandals.
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  2553. Love your channel but do you think you could 'upgrade' the visual and audio a bit. I hate to say the quality of your presentations isn't much better than my one and only YouTube presentation on car insurance renewal which in itself isn't the most fascinating subject.
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  2554. I wouldn’t subscribe to the notion that the predicament of Aborigines is Linda Burney's fault and eighteen months won't fix everything. However she seems to infer that the problems are the result of white man's oppression and she needs someone other than her to come up with some magical solution.
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  2555. I sometimes wonder about the term racist, which seems to apply to anyone who speaks of someone whose ancestry is from anywhere but England. I would probably be more likely to attach that label to those who are totally immersed in their own ethnicity with no reference to another except in terms of infinite regress.
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  2556. I hope you get those spam adverts sorted out. It must be very frustrating.
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  2557. I wouldn't subscribe to using the term "Her people" in describing the people of Scotland. She (like just about all western leaders now) make my skin crawl. Queensland, Australia has already added all those other venues to the list which will prohibit unvaccinated people from access to social or recreational facilities. Tomorrow, a friend and I will be taking an ex WW2 Royal Australian Air Force pilot out from his age care home to lunch; in all probability for the last time. We have routinely done this (before Covid restrictions) over the last few years. Flt Lt Wally Dalitz will turn one hundred years old early next year.
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  2558. The great Dawn Lake and Bobby Limb.
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  2559. It's quite easy to see how chief medical officers get things wrong, because they're lying bastards. I've sent an email to our government representative (Queensland, Australia) asking if he's aware what the source information was that prompted the Queensland Chief Health Officer to recommend vaccine mandates which treated unvaccinated people like lepers. Of course, we all now know there wasn't any, in which case the word "culpable" comes to mind. It's been nearly a month and I've heard nothing. Maybe because our Chief Health Officer was appointed Queensland Governor shortly afterwards.
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  2560. So they voted for a member of the Liberal Democratic party but with a 'Greens' alliance. That should have tipped them off that things would go pear shaped.
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  2561. I'm on board with everything that's been said about the duplicity, coercion, and paranoia about Covid. I was lucky (being retired) that the economic impact was not catastrophic as with so many others, but was certainly victim of being ostracised from the 'clean' people. However, I think we have to be a bit guarded in stating that correlation proves causation in the case of the vaccine. There are certainly questions to be asked, but I don't think it's wise to "lead with our chin".
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  2562. I wonder what they do in the case where military personnel have had a 'sex change' (as they used to call it) and wear the uniform of the gender to which they've transitioned? It would look a bit weird someone wearing a female officer's uniform walking out of the men's bog.
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  2563. I was required to wear a mask for a consultation with an optometrist (check for requirement for new prescription). As my vision with my then current glasses was being assessed, they kept getting fogged up! If they'd based my visual performance on that, they would have given me a white cane.
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  2564. I love Sir David Attenborough and I've been watching and following his exploits over a fifty or sixty year period. So it pains me to say that he's talking absolute bollocks. In fact where has his contribution been to doing anything about the environment? Granted he's pointed out the loss of habitat for wildlife which ironically has largely been for plant based agriculture that the followers of doom are so ready to embrace.
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  2565. I suppose one could consider him "pathetic" and "pitiful" but I don't know what you'd call someone who hasn't created a space program, an automotive industry, a global mobile communication system, or controls a major social media platform along with being a senior advisor to the President of the United States of America and brought several children into the world. I mean, it makes me wonder about myself when I struggle to get both legs in my underpants in the morning and avoid mowing the lawns as long as possible!
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  2566. You lost me after "Today we're going to show you what's inside a continuous variable transmission". I'm sure the video will benefit those much smarter than me.
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  2567. What happened to the concept that size matters. It was always understood that someone of a larger and stronger build would have the required ability to physically restrain suspects and offenders without needing to batter ( I don't mean like fried fish) them. These little girls (and some guys these days) haven't go a hope in hell.
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  2568.  @Sons-of-aryas  Actually, even cleaners and operators of machinery in local government over here get quite good pay levels, particularly with penalty rates and overtime etc.
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  2569. I really haven't had much of an interest in politics up until politicians exposed themselves for what they are during the pandemic. However, even living in Australia, I was hoping Donald Trump would win for two reasons. Firstly, I thought Kamala Harris is a dribbling idiot and secondly because I knew how much it would upset the disciples of cringe.
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  2570. I guess Trudeau thinks that only men are allowed to vote in the United States. Actually, come to think of it, I didn't think there was any such thing as men and women anymore.so how can we have a woman president?
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  2571. Liz Truss said (in an interview) that the Bank of England is responsible for the country's financial stability. I'm guessing that lets the government off the hook.
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  2572. I wonder if she's rented a poorly scripted crowd there. I think they're more "disturbed" than her. She's just now been consumed by her own sense of sainthood bestowed on her by a load of morons.
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  2573. I'm a bit confused. Using one's power and influence to get what one wants is different in some way to what everybody else does, how? I think the comment about "banning" journalists is deliberately misleading. Not wanting to answer their loaded questions isn't "banning".
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  2574. His speech contained some very desirable content but not particularly convincing. Did he say how he was going to "stop the boats". He mentions "illegal immigrants" but no doubt categorise what's coming over the channel as legitimate refugees. Nigel, I fully understand your 'darts' analogy, but you can't be serious about not bothering about mathematics! There's a lot more to learn than subtraction.
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  2575. Hopefully, people who aren't white will give it a miss.
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  2576. How are they refugees? They pass through at least one, and in some cases, several safe countries to meet the criminals, who provide them with dinghies. Britain is their target; it is an invasion. One would think that amongst those fleeing from oppression and tyranny, there would be a notable number of women, children, and the elderley. As a Welshman would say, "They appeared to have disappeared".
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  2577. I think the biggest virus is the mainstream media. Can we get some sort of immunisation from that!
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  2578. The interviewer decided to go a couple of rounds with Mike Tyson afterwards to see if he did any better. Elon Musk just simply articulated the ridiculous interpretation of 'hate speech' as being something said that affronts or is disliked by another. I think it's fair to say that governments, medical authorities and mainstream media have been reluctant to retract their own misinformation (or lies as we know it).
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  2579. I'm fairly neutral politically (find it hard to see major differences). The Palaszczuk government have got the luxury of another three plus years before another election, so they may survive the inevitable backlash coming their way. I don't think old Jeannette will be so fortunate. They'll hang her out to dry and she'll end up as an assistant in the local pox doctor's clinic.
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  2580. Conroy is talking out of his arse. He would know damn well that companies will rely on 'protectionism' from governments. Look at the poor sods in Detroit who lost their homes because they couldn't keep up with rising interest rates, whilst the lenders had sold the loans off to banks in Iceland who's government (ie tax payer) then had to fund the losses. That's simply how they do things. They live in a capitalist world when it's raking in the money for them but embrace socialism when it suits them.
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  2581. I find it interesting how many people of Iranian descent support Western culture and even religion. Mahyar Tousi in the UK is a very outspoken supporter of British traditions and condemns anti-Israeli demonstrations. I get the impression that there are many Iranians who are 'captives' in Iran.
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  2582. Quite a few leaders, prominent people and other 'celebrities' have revealed themselves for what they are; whether it be the through the hypocrisy of the climate emergency, black lives matter or Covid-19 mandates.
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  2583.  @xhagast  Battle of Agincourt?
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  2584. Nobody with any sense supports a Palestinian state. Particularly other Arab nations. They'd be the first to walk all over it.
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  2585. I can't abide the men hugging each other thing.
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  2586. EV's (for many people) are simply "external" combustion engines. Unless they're being charged by wind, solar or nuclear, there's some great big coal fired power plant providing the electricity for them to run. I think electric vehicles are a great option for some people. They have a lot to like, but to try and push them on people with the option of "If you can't afford one, catch the bus" in the name of saving the planet is fundamentally flawed.
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  2587. Please, please, please don't proportion any blame or credibility to Greta. Her relevance only exists within the glazed eyes and 'comatosed' brain of the environmental zealot.
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  2588. Horse and dog racing in Australia is deemed as an essential industry (I can guess why) and therefore allowed to function under Covid restrictions. It is heavily regulated by the various state governments. Despite this, uninformed police are turning up at race tracks and demanding trainers and stewards go home.
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  2589. I normally share the same views of Andrew Bolt on a lot of issues but where he's come up with this bull shit is beyond me. I doubt if people like Boris Johnson and other NATO wankers would be visiting Zelenskyy in his palace if there was any real danger.
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  2590. Multiculturalism can work reasonably for decades, then it always eventually ends in tears.
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  2591. What does he mean "Unacceptable"! Is that to ensure that we don't think it's acceptable. "Un-Australian"! What the hell does that even mean? They're killers for Christ sake. They're "Un everything"!
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  2592. They're pandering to the Muslim community in the hope that it will placate the Islamic agenda. The Islamists do not want a negotiated settlement; they want victory.
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  2593. So the police are making you an offer you can't refuse to provide a protection service against a yet unidentified source. Are you sure you haven't gone back in time to Chicago?
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  2594. Don't forget about the Australian public health officials and their government puppets. They even made one of them a state governor (the King's representative no less)!
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  2595. The guy in the white suit is thinking in a way that the rule of law does not. He looks at Russell Brand's previous comments and 'antics' and applied them in judgement of the specific accusations made now.
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  2596. Not brave enough to face Australian troops on the battlefield? What have they been doing for the last twenty years? The only way we can say Australian and other coalition troops didn't die in vain is if the lesson to keep our soldiers out of these countries is finally learned. The lessons should have been learned from the British and Russian experiences in Afghanistan and the American and Australian experiences in Vietnam. These people will commit themselves, their families and future generations to defeating an unwanted presence in their countries.
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  2597.  @rhondaducker1999  It's a noble but simplistic thought. If you take that as an unequivocal or 'absolute' view then we have no reason to question the sustained loss of life or eventual outcome. The governments of United States and it's allies don't commit troops into combat on moral grounds. It's inevitably political, economic or denying power and influence to someone they think shouldn't have it.
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  2598. It's fairly clear that the British government have no intention of dealing with the issue. Even if they send a few illegal immigrants to Rwanda, you can bet your bottom dollar the Rwandan government will want to send twice as many of their lot to the UK!
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  2599. I wouldn't be too hard on yourself for not becoming immersed in the problems of the world. Even deciding and voicing an opinion on the root cause of the problem and who's to blame can be a difficult task and turn out to be wrong. When I was nineteen I emigrated to Australia in the middle of the conflict in Vietnam. I was all set to volunteer to go and fight for a 'just cause'. How wrong could I have been. Fortunately, my Dad (who had served 35 years in the RAF) wouldn't let me go (required parental permission under twenty one).
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  2600. I couldn't be more delighted that the organisers have 'shorn the sheep'. Not too dissimilar to the television evangelists who have multi million dollar private executive jets and more than a few quid in their banks with the compliments of the delusional. If either of those followers and subscribers are looking for sympathy, they'll find it in the dictionary somewhere between 'shit' and 'syphilis'.
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  2601. Putting aside the fact that Blair should be in gaol, he's just stating what everyone knows except climate change zealots. They also seem to dismiss (or just don't know) the fact that CO2 makes up only 0.0407% of the atmosphere. We only have to guess what percentage of that is man's contribution and even a wilder guess as to Australia's contribution. Personally, I think it's all those New Zealand farting cows that Jacinda wanted to tax!
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  2602. I wonder what would happen if the home address of any one of those nut jobs was published on social media.
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  2603. I think the question that should be asked is that do people from African, Indian, Asian heritage etc have an inherent propensity for violence more so than those from European countries? Obviously there is anecdotal evidence where violence has been the order of the day in every part of the world, but it seems that there's a higher degree of violence amongst black, Arab and those from the Indian sub continent.
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  2604.  @ootmaster1  I'm not sure even Europeans get on all that well together.
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  2605.  @ootmaster1  Not living in Europe myself, I guess you'd have to ask someone who does. I live in Australia and I wouldn't say the relationship between indigenous and non indigenous has been a roaring success.
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  2606.  @ootmaster1  Draw you're own conclusion. If it has no relevance either way, then it's just carry on regardless. There have been studies to identify certain psychological attributes that differ between ethnicities; ranging from intelligence to aggression. What emphasis is put on the findings can (for example) determine the wisdom of multiculturalism. I guess it's complicated, because there are cultural and religious elements that come into play as well. Don't ask me for all the answers; I'm just throwing it out there.
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  2607.  @ootmaster1  It often ends up in tears doesn't it.
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  2608. Actually, I can see her point. I'm a guy and if a female shop assistant calls me 'love' or 'darling' I don't care. If a person refers to me as 'mate', I find that rather familiar and dismissive. Certainly in the case she presented where the guy was called 'sir' and she was referred to as 'love' it indicates a lack of respect. Maybe she should have replied "Hello little man".
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  2609. Yet the Muslims choose to go to secular countries; not the other way around. Their time is well and truly up.
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  2610. Fines for not pronouncing the words correctly? My wife and I visited Rome and Sicily (return for me) and when she communicated with Italians, she just spoke English with an Italian accent and added the letter 'O' on the end of each word. She should go to jailo.
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  2611. I can't even listen to anymore of that bullshit. Ten people and the place goes into panic. I wonder if they know why that dark scary figure that follows them everywhere they go on a sunny day, disappears when the clouds come over.
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  2612. I'm guessing it would be inappropriate for me to get the shoe polish out. Just the standard stuff you understand; not the 'parade gloss'.
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  2613. It's fair enough to allow people to have a voice against anything that challenges their human and civil rights or supresses their philosophical values but there's a point where it dismisses those same things for others. How much lost business is there with all this disruption. I've been anticipating a return trip to my homeland in Wales since 2019, but first there was the pandemic and now I wouldn't go near the place if you paid me.
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  2614. If they're seeking asylum then they need to go no further than mainland Europe unless they're actually French and seeking refuse from Macron!
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  2615. You of all people have nothing for which to apologise.
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  2616. I live in Queensland and lost friendships over my views and comments during the pandemic. Even now, when I share your videos and other things relating to the problems which have emanated from the vaccine, I get no response. No "Sorry for calling you a conspiracy theorist" or even acknowledging the emerging evidence presented. At least the virtue signalling "I've been vaccinated" posts have disappeared.
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  2617. The difference is that the USA is not a member state of the ICC so Biden can afford to dismiss their decisions. Unfortunately, Australia is a member so Albo probably doesn't have much choice.
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  2618. I saw the clip where this young lady was describing what I could only imagine would the state of affairs in a classroom. The difficulty of communication combined with the distraction of teachers trying to focus more on the masks than actually teaching. It's just bloody criminal. Having said that, it's a wasted exercise in presenting what politicians will just consider anecdotal evidence and basically ignore it. They're ignoring the evidence presented by eminently qualified and universally respected virologists and immunologists, so what hope has a girl just out of school got? Now if she said face masks were causing climate change, they may listen.
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  2619. You probably haven't read the Highway Code correctly. On the last paragraph it says "None of the above applies to big red buses".
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  2620.  @hotdog7988  You may well be correct but just bear in mind that when you respond to a comment made a year ago, the issue has largely moved on.
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  2621.  @hotdog7988  I had to go back and remind myself what it was about and looking at the clip didn't really give me any other clue other than to reconfirm my opinion of her theatrics. There's a line between sincere emotion and an 'unhinged' performance. Personally, I think she's deranged.
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  2622.  @hotdog7988  If you're happy then that's all that matters.
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  2623. I don't normally like murals but this is a place of business advertising it's product.
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  2624. @fabolvaskarika7940  Quite the contrary, I scrutinise the website in great detail, but even a virtual tour doesn't reveal the smell of cat's piss or overcooked breakfasts.
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  2625. @fabolvaskarika7940  Sometimes, all the research still doesn't necessarily meet expectations. I'm not exactly a novice in this subject, but I've been caught out on occasions. Putting aside some particular national cuisines, I've found Britain to provide the best quality meals. Travelled through various parts of Italy and found the best Italian food in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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  2626. The mainstream media are to me, like a tree falling in a distant forest. I hear them not.
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  2627. They've got that many 'voices' as it is for God's sake! Literally billions (with a capital 'B') poured into the National Indigenous Australians Agency to do seemingly the exact same thing as the 'Voice to Parliament' along with countless other bodies revolved around special treatment for Aborigines. Where does it end! As far as these activists are concerned, it won't end and with no improvement to those Aborigines who are even willing to get off their arse and assimilate into our modern world.
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  2628. It's unfortunate that the UK (unlike some other European countries) given legal authority to the ECHR, otherwise, they could just ignore them.
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  2629. I can't remember now but were Golliwogs gender specific?
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  2630. I, like many people, don't particularly care for the term "woke". It apparently evolved from some social "awakening" (think it was race related). It's ironic then that over the last few years we have been 'awakened' to much of which was previously hidden in plain sight. So, are we woke?
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  2631. A clumsy parody at best.
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  2632.  @barkmaker  I live about 50 kilometres north of Brisbane in what used to be fairly rural. Naturally, people have to have somewhere to live and there's still quite a bit of development going on. Over the thirty one years I've lived at this location there hasn't been any appreciable loss of bird life. Obviously whatever creatures were here before been moved elsewhere but I don't have to travel too far to find them. If I drive any more than twenty minutes west of where I live at night means additional diligence in avoiding Kangaroos or Wombats. My son came home in his brand-new Toyota Corolla with the legs of a large hare sticking out of his front grill, where the impact had pushed it between the now broken plastic grill and the radiator!
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  2633. Sounds bad, but if the husband was with her, why would she need the dogs there too?
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  2634.  @BlindGirlVlogs  Ok. Didn't realize that he was blind too.
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  2635. @Ironwulf2000  My generation was brought up by parents who had been involved in World War 2 and we had been exposed to the glorification of war through many war films of the fifties and sixties. Unfortunately, this blinded us to the corruption of US and South Vietnamese governments involved in the war in Vietnam. I joined a reserve army unit with the thought of volunteering when I was 21, but after a couple of years, it was becoming obvious what the outcome was going to be.
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  2636. It's a shame that most British politicians (and many British people) don't seem to reflect that sentiment.
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  2637. "We should be having a debate about this"? I don't think we should be having a freaking debate! I think they should be just told to stick their critical race theories and gender reassignment for minors up their collective arses!
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  2638.  @physiocrat7143  Fifty years ago, I would have agreed, but I doubt if they're up to the task now either.
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  2639.  @kimmogensen5390  One could add "..in the middle of a shopping centre"
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  2640. The Labor Party seems to have a bit of an identity problem Essentially, they are the political arm of the ACTU who are supposed to promote the well-being of the worker. The trouble is that there are plenty of people who don't fall under their definition of a "worker." Executives, managers, small business owners, pensioners, home carers, unemployed, etc. Let's also not forget a major factor that contributed to Shorten's election loss, which was his policy of removing the franking credits for investors and those with self managed superannuation portfolios. I'll predict that the Labor Party will not take Albanese as their leader to the next election. Tanya's got her knitting needles out.
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  2641. We should make sure these adverts are never lost or destroyed. We will need them as evidence when the time comes.
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  2642. They thought there may be a bomb inside one of the suitcases and they got passengers to walk amongst them and identify their own! Wouldn't the offending passenger and luggage have already been identified by whoever reported the mobile phone message?
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  2643. When I grew up in the fifties and early sixties, we use to visit relatives in Norwich and going to Yarmouth was the highlight of the holidays. In 1968, I actually worked at a holiday camp there. It's tragic to see these old places run down. I lived near Newquay in Cornwall and my first return visit from Australia after fifty years left me rather 'neutral' on the place. Stayed in great hotel on the cliff tops but even that's gone since we were there in 2014. Padstow was quite the reverse. Use to be a sleepy little fishing village; now look at it. The influence of Rick Stein I believe.
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  2644. I live in just north of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and we had the coldest day in many decades (maybe ever) last summer. In fact, there were several days which were almost like winter. We're now in winter here and there's barely an evening when we haven't got the heater on.
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  2645. It seems the "Freedom of expression" is not upheld by authorities either. Say what you're thinking and the police come knocking.
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  2646. I must admit that when I've travelled overseas to countries where English is not a first language, I've always appreciated the advantage and ease provided to me by my place of birth. As far as some sort of reparation in the form of tax, I think they can stick it up their collective kazoo.
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  2647. Using the perceptions of various races and making fun of them is not in the least offensive. I'm English and I listen to Jim Gaffigan on YouTube quite and he makes jokes about the English which are hilarious. I suppose it's just certain groups who tend to get offended.
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  2648. Just hand out some Chux wipers.
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  2649. It's a big fat NO from me. The whole thing is a virtue signalling distraction that suits the Aborigine activists who hate white people.
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  2650. During the height of the pandemic, I watched with some interest as to the numbers of people who I knew (or family members knew) who, despite being vaccinated twice or even three times actually got Covid. One of my sons, has a large family and he was the only member who remained unvaccinated. The whole family contracted the virus (including him). He recovered in the shortest time despite having significant previous medical issues. I realise this is just anecdotal evidence, but I think it elevates the question of the efficacy of the vaccine.
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  2651. So do these cars turn up, open the doors and about fifty coppers in big floppy shoes and red noses pile out? I can just imagine 'Jack Regan' and 'George Carter' riding around in one of those.
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  2652. It's not surprising that so many people listen to what Neil says on the subject. He has amassed a great deal of credibility over years of presenting information that's identified as factual or accepting whatever is open to conjecture and possibilities. He's obviously has an intellect that exceeds many (if not all) of the current leaders and 'identities' that try and force feed us with bull shit.
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  2653.  @AntisocialMediaMike  Therin lays the problem. Why the hell people have reservations about being called these meaningless names like "Islamophobic" or "Racist" is not clear. Everyone knows they're just words being used by morons who have no defence for their delusional beliefs, so why worry about it. Just call it out for what it is; a disgusting death cult which oppresses women and anyone who likes to make their own mind about anything at all.
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  2654. I would imagine one ship travelling across an open ocean with fifty thousand pairs of jeans and all the other products, doesn't present that much of an environmental problem. If you object to importing products from other countries, you can't expect other countries to buy your exports. I wouldn't disagree with Arnie about the lying, buy he's no expert on the subject.
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  2655. I think you could run Clarkson over with his tractor and he'd still be down the pub that afternoon.
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  2656. Don't get me wrong; I think what's being allowed to happen across the channel into England is disgusting and demonstrates an absolute failure of the British government. However we shouldn't lose sight of the fact that in some circumstances people seeking asylum have just had to leave their homeland with little or no personal possessions or documentation through no fault of their own. As long as they seek out authority and ask for asylum, they shouldn't be considered "illegal" in the same sense as the 'dinghy divers' we've come to know.
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  2657.  @bilboblaggins7659  It doesn't; I was just pointing out that not everyone who arrives on the shores or borders of another country without documentation or conventional means is an "Illegal immigrant".
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  2658.  @williamtell6750  I can't say I have any specific examples.
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  2659.  @bilboblaggins7659  I'm desperately trying to get across the point that I'm not referring to those crossing the channel from France or other European countries. There are other circumstances for some.
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  2660.  @williamtell6750  No need to get bent out of shape about it. It's just commentary for you to engage with or not. There are cases where people are subject to personal or financial persecution around the world and have to flee with what they've got. It's not all about the dinghys coming across the channel.
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  2661. I tried to watch him speak but I can't. I'm not a sensitive person and don't get offended but I get this overwhelming feeling where I need to stop listening. What do they call that?
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  2662. I just don't understand how anyone can look at what's going on around the shores of Kent and think it's anything but an invasion allowed by treachery. No women, children or elderly, just young men. A complete disaster.
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  2663. Mussolini progressively dismantled virtually all constitutional and conventional restraints on his power and built a police state.
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  2664. "Coalition of the willing." Now, where have I heard that before? So the UK is trying to pretend it's got some relevance and pumping out a few hundred missiles will bring peace? This strategy is on the basis of Russia's desire to invade other parts of Europe. This has all the hallmarks of the Iraqi "weapons of mass destruction" ploy. I don't normally resort to crudity, but I don't think I've heard such bollocks. Still, as long as it creates jobs in Ireland, that's the main thing.
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  2665. I'm at the stage now that whenever the WHO, politicians, mainstream media and 'health officers' speak all I hear is 'white noise'.
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  2666. I live in Queensland just north of Brisbane and there were several minor party candidates who did not share or support the standard view on climate change.
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  2667. In a couple of years, we won't even remember her name.
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  2668. There's a device that ensures that potentially contaminated water can't flow back into supply lines when there's a sudden pressure drop. They're called Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) valves. It only allows water to flow one way. Racism is like that (apparently); it only goes one way. Maybe we should call it a Racial Prejudice Zone.
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  2669. I don't think we need any details to reject the whole idea. We know the hate and insistence of transgenerational trauma that comes from these half-baked Aboriginal activists, so why should we listen to anything that comes out of their mouths! I don't know if Albanese is taken in by all that rubbish or he's just a dangerous appendage of their self serving ideology. Either way, let's give them a big white 'privileged' finger.
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  2670. I think the opposition has made a huge blunder in counting on nuclear power stations as an election strategy. Promising cheaper electricity in ten or twenty years if and when these things are supposed to be in place is not really going to hit a 'home run' or, in fact, assuage some people's concerns about the potential risks and still unanswered question about disposal. As Sir Humphrey Applebee's would say, "That's a very courageous decision minister". We need to get Albanese and his gang out, but I don't think this will work.
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  2671. I mis-read that and thought it read "Aromatic Spectrum". I was wondering when the smell part was going to come into the conversation!
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  2672. Genuine question. In what way has travel and working in other countries been affected by Brexit. Has it made it more difficult or notably expensive? My understanding is that it basically has an effect on tariffs along with ease of vehicular movement across the channel.
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  2673. Although the principles of immunisation like informed consent, the absence of coercion, or undue pressure etc, the flu shot is probably a bit different insofar as it's not an mRNA vaccine. I think the main issue is the deliberate and criminal abandonment of civil and human rights by governments, medical authorities and mainstream media.
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  2674. Who on Earth would want to spend their day off marching around with a sign bullshitting about something that we can't change. What's done in the past is done and what the hell do they think we're going to do about Palestine?
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  2675. Agree 100%. If it wasn't regulated, at least to some degree, dog owners would have us treading in 'barkers nests' all over the place.
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  2676. That woman said they (Israelis) can't just come to someone else's country and plant a flag. So, what's all those Arabs and Palestinian flags doing in England?
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  2677.  @call_in_sick  I was silly enough to start listening.
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  2678. I sometimes wonder about their determination to fix the problem when the home office has awarded ten-year contracts to hotel owners to accommodate asylum seekers (illegal immigrants)!
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  2679. Personally, with the moral and physical support of others (it's not a one man job), in my younger days I'd drag them off the road and threaten to kick their heads in if they tried to go back. Having said that, I wouldn't be inclined to kick someone's head in who was sitting on the ground in an impuissant manner. Gosh, I'm starting to sound rather violent; I'm scaring myself!
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  2680. I was hoping she'd grab one of the weights and break his face!
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  2681. So it's really just a 'pox'.
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  2682. Donald Trump is in a very difficult situation. I'm not sure the primary election results in Iowa are reflective of the rest of the United States as a whole. There's probably 50% of the population who don't just not want to vote for him, but actually despise him as a person. Probably a higher percentage than that in the mainstream media. Not sure how he can work with that. Time is running out for Donald so it's now or never for him to break the mould of the crap that America has to put up with most of the time.
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  2683.  @MartyP-lr7vw  'Gimme that old time religion' eh?
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  2684.  @lollypop2413  Not sure it will become an immediate problem for residential dwellings, although I wouldn't count it out completely. I suspect the main victims will be farmers who are faced with paying rent for property which their family have owned through several generations or pay for permits to do anything on the land.
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  2685.  @gm.Observer  I've just bought a petrol Toyota Camry so I'm wondering how many carbon credits I'll get for that??
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  2686. I fear for the future of the human race.
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  2687. Beats me how the Israelis can reconcile the aim of destroying Hamas with negotiating with them. Obviously, the aim of taking hostages after committing those murders was to force Israel into a situation where they have no choice. It's odd that we're all happily doing business with Qatar who are supporting a terrorist organisation. Wasn't that the reason the USA used to invade Afghanistan now in the hands of a terrorist organisation? Sounds as though these Arabs have got everyone by the 'short and curlys'.
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  2688. I never thought that I would live to see the day where I would consider the British police a national embarrassment. I live in Australia now, but I was brought up in the fifties and sixties when they were arguably considered the world's best. I realise times and circumstances have changed but the culture, training (knowledge of the law), public relations, general conduct, presentation and bearing have gone out of the window along with a lot of respect. Not sure about Australian police, they've always been a bit 'rough around the edges'.
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  2689.  @buildmotosykletist1987  Last Friday they were $11 plus per kilo for loose tomatoes or $7 plus for a 500 bag (so nearly $15 per kg). Either way, there grossly overpriced. I had three boxes of tissues and was advised at the checkout I could only purchase two. Must admit I took the cashiers word and didn't notice any sign. I live in Queensland just north of Brisbane, so the prices may vary from one state (or even store) but that's how it was here. What makes you think I'm not Australian and what's that got to do with it anyway?
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  2690.  @buildmotosykletist1987  Well let's not get bogged down on the tomatoes but just checked the price of gourmet tomatoes at over $16 per kilo. There's a variety of prices depending on what sort you buy. One lot was $20 per kilo! They can't blame Ukraine for that one can they! Anyway, I know what I was looking at last Friday and with all due respect, you weren't there. Maybe the checkout cashier provided incorrect information, I don't know; I wasn't really bothered. It's true that you can look at other countries and make a comparison but bear in mind the financial integrity of a country is a complex issue and we can only really assess changes as we observe them. Still puzzled about the reference to my nationality. Did you want to elaborate?
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  2691.  @privateAcc0unt  Yes, I intended buying some last week, but I refuse to pay that much for them. Maybe the heavy rain and flooding in certain areas has contributed to the price increase.
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  2692.  @privateAcc0unt  I planted some about three years ago and after quite a few weeks, there was a proliferation in the form of the smaller 'cherry' tomatoes. The trouble was, initially I had so many I was giving them away but within a couple of weeks, the grubs had got to them.
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  2693.  @karlmunford7000  Exactly. Not even sure NATO is fit for purpose these days.
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  2694. It's interesting how in places like the UK and the USA people go "ape shit" when they see someone with a camera, yet in Russia, not only do people not mind it, but actually encourage it. So, where's all these bad Russians and enemies of freedom we keep hearing about?
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  2695. We'll return to normal when we make the bastards pay for what they've done. Let's not fall into the trap of letting Hitler say "I hope I wasn't out of line with that holocaust business".
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  2696.  @fatbar46  I think the loyalty to one's own national carrier has long been a thing of the past. I'm a British national living in Australia and my preferences lie with airlines other than British Airways or QANTAS.
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  2697. My view is that there is no footpath is safe to be shared between cyclists and pedestrians unless there are specific delineation between those cycling and those walking. If the situation is such that because of the age of the cyclist (kids) that it's unsafe for them to be on the road, then they should walk. Transferring the risk from one person to another is not acceptable.
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  2698. I make an attempt to understand that people with opposing political views have some compelling arguments to consider, but those people actually make it impossible.
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  2699. The problem with all this seems to be that (for example) men who identify as women even though they're actually not, want everyone else to see them as women. I understand that for some, gender is an ill-fitting garment but that's really a problem they have to bear without everyone else being forced to see things as they do.
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  2700. It's almost inevitable that people are stereotyped by the behaviour of a few.
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  2701. I have a notice on my front door to advise (amongst other things) service proposals and submissions are not welcome and no dialogue will be entered into on this door step.
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  2702. I'm as much against the 'social credit' version of digital currency as much as anyone, but to continue with the medieval (actually ancient) idea of handing over worthless bits of paper and metal as a means of representing whatever it's suppose to represent these days, is retrogressive in my opinion. I get the point that by using credit cards etc, you're allowing banks to see your transactions and that's a bad thing. Or is it? Someone entered my house and stole my car keys and wallet during the night. When I got up in the morning, I was totally unaware anything was missing. I did however notice an SMS from my bank advising of some unusual activity on my credit card. The thieves had used the card at a local petrol station at 1am to buy fuel and cigarettes. I immediately put things in motion and not only was my money returned by the bank within a couple of days without any hesitation, but the perpetrators were found and arrested.
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  2703. @Bob-us9di  It seems fairly obvious that many of them aren't "fleeing" anything.
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  2704. It's typical of a politician who fails the people. I mean those government adverts that spoke about Aboriginal children's mortality rate that would miraculously improve if we all voted "YES", or that employment opportunities would improve, and they talk about misinformation! Just an insult to human intelligence.
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  2705.  @ruuman  One can only hope so although Australia has, for many years, relied on 'living off the sheep's back with primary industries and raw materials. A lot of reliance and dependence on the demand from countries who can 'pull the plug' with severe consequences. .
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  2706. I must admit to having a reluctant admiration for this girl. I'm not a climate alarmist, 'stop oil' convert or anything like that and definitely don't subscribe to their disruptive tactics. However, she's young girl who's willing to put herself out there, have face to face arguments with people far more skilled in debates than she is and challenges something she feels strongly about. She is, of course, completely devoid of any real solution to what she and others see as the problem, and wear their hypocrisy (literally) on their sleeves. Still, I remember when all the young 'hippy' university students were protesting against the war in Vietnam. Turned out they were right. All for the wrong reasons, but right.
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  2707. On our day of national celebration in Australia, the presence of Aboriginal victimhood can be seen marching (use the word figuratively) on our streets. Anyone observing the display of anti-colonialism will notice the absence of Aborigines. There are some, but most seem to be white and of university age.
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  2708.  @Ajs_1988  I don't particularly like it when people try to justify and defend the current series of control measures by comparing it to things like seat belts either, but there are similarities. I grew up at a time when seat belts had been available for many years but weren't a standard fitting in most vehicles and most people chose not to fit them, so we don't just wear them because it makes it makes sense. When they eventually came with new cars, it probably had more to do with sales figures (like radios) or reducing the burden on insurance companies than a concern for human life. Don't even get me started on drink driving. What we're experiencing now, is a use of power, which we are finding difficult to swallow. Unfortunately, using rallying expressions like "putting on your big boy pants" doesn't really mean much.
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  2709. I tend to agree that it makes more sense to vote for a party (or someone) who supports your objection to something rather than rely on promises that will inevitably remain unfulfilled. However, I think the last general election results was a sweeping endorsement by the voter of the desire to enact 'Brexit'.
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  2710. I would have thought terrorism is simply when someone creates the threat of physical harm to others if they do not capitulate to a particular ideology or political goal. To make one's objections to certain circumstances is exercising one's right to freedom of expression. It's interesting how people who have a desire to maintain a traditional homogeneous society in their own country are labelled "far right". That would make some if not all communist countries "far right" when they're supposed to be "far left".
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  2711.  @andymac7584  I'm guessing a very simplistic pro Hamas, anti-Jewish analogy?
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  2712. Well if we can't give enough money to pay for our sins, we may as well not give any. Who said we were looking for forgiveness anyway.
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  2713. I saw something about a 'cheque' (or 'Check' for our American friends) getting lost in the mail. Who uses cheques these days? I suppose it's marginally better than "The dog chewed up my homework". I think I've been inside a bank once in the last ten years when somebody sent me a cheque, and the ATM failed to scan it to enable a deposit.
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  2714. What happened to the idea of if you act like an idiot, you get treated like one. Surely the people around them don't put up with their crap.
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  2715.  @stevengibbins8350  I wasn't bitching about the grammar so much as using the point to dismiss a pointless response. Personally, I don't see how one issue fractures the other. Having said that, you may be aware that the word 'but' should be used as a conjunction (joining two phrases or clauses); not to be used to commence a sentence.
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  2716. I had to Google 'DeepSeek'. I read the overview, and I know it was written in English because I recognised some of the words.
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  2717. Why aren't people marching into the council chambers with a metaphorical rope?
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  2718. Unfortunately, it's a sentiment lost on the majority of the population. There seems to be a paranoia with just about everything now. People are being told it's against the law (when it isn't) to take photographs or record images of people and structures, even when the person holding the camera is standing in a public place and everyone can see whatever it is that's the subject of interest. The willingness to condemn those who refuse to be recruited into a common emotional mould is all around us.
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  2719. I find the hostility towards my opinions quite passive. I know most of them believe the When I share these videos on Facebook, none of my 'friends, or extended family, respond. I assume they think that any disagreement or challenge will be met with disapproval or hostility even though I've given no reason for anyone to think that way.
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  2720. He's starting to develop that smug facial posturing that Ardern had.
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  2721. It just demonstrates the hate and contempt that these immigrants from Arab, sub-Saharan and Muslim countries have for the people of Europe. I think it's time for us to ditch the racists label and just agree that they don't belong in our countries.
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  2722. Are you even allowed to be a comedian anymore? When they use the term (or acronym) Black Lives Matter, it's interesting when one considers that there was a video clip going around a few months ago featuring several people claiming that if they hear you respond by saying "All lives matter", they'll punch you in the face. I'm guessing when they display 'BLM' they actually mean 'OBLM' (Only Black Lives Matter).
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  2723. I'd normally say that facial tattoos (particularly on a women) made them ugly, but in this case I don't think it really matter that much. What a fucking mess.
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  2724. I think Ben Shapiro was probably indulging in a little bit of hyperbole to have a go at "leftist" or "woke" types.
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  2725. I can feel a military coup d'état coming on. It seems it's going to be the only way to stop these lunatics.
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  2726. Those bloody coffee drinkers! They're a menace to society. They're almost as bad as those guys who go around in publicly accessible places with a camera and actually record images of whatever is around them! Absolute anarchy!
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  2727. It's just like the pandemic when anyone said something 'out of line' (but true), they were vilified and silenced. Why doesn't someone search out the bastards who support this idea and (let's say) "see what they've got to say for themselves" or something.
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  2728. The problem is that Muslims have been too use to getting their own way because schools and other organisations are reluctant or too afraid to stand up and lay down the terms and conditions. The fear says a lot about the nature of how sinister it is.
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  2729. How on Earth can government legislation supersede the constitution? Legislation can only legally be passed through royal ascent if it conforms to the constitution surely!
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  2730. What's the problem? Just put a sign up saying 'NO BEARS ALLOWED'. Oh wait, you'll have the woke anti-discrimination, critical species lot chewing your ass instead of the bear.
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  2731. I notice the fellow there used the term "Gollies" thus avoiding the traditional name of 'Golliwogs'. They always remind me of 'Robertsons's' marmalade.
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  2732. Where's the police?
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  2733. I tried to concentrate on the story but was rather distracted.
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  2734. This is just a reality TV show with no real correlation to the reality of the world. Looking at three individuals' reaction to the circumstances doesn't really mean much. It probably was indicative of a politician to try and achieve results through the efforts of others rather than dive in and help in a more tactile way.
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  2735. It's a complicated problem with no real resolution in sight. A Christian uprising is certainly not the answer when you've got fanatical Muslims living amongst you who will die for their god before allowing any threat to their belief. God (if you believe in such things), sent a messenger years ago in the form of Enoch Powell. I often wonder how laws that restrict free speech and all the other things we use to know, get through a parliament (and a house of review) that exists mainly of the very people who one would think would hold on to the traditional British values.
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  2736. If only 30% of Londoners bother to vote, then this will be their lives from now on. Having said that, I'm not confident the alternative to Khan would be a big improvement. They're all running scared and for good reason. The foxes are in the hen house.
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  2737. Anti 'Voice' campaigners have been accused of using "divisiveness" as a weapon because they have no real argument. There may be some element of truth in that because the 'Divisiveness ship' well and truly sailed years ago with these half cast activist elite at the helm.
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  2738. I have a daughter who has two children; one of whom is nineteen (girl), the other sixteen (boy). She has been that "protective" to the point of (what I consider) extreme restriction. As a result both kids can't swim, ride a bike, climb a tree, play sport and have no friends. They also appear academically challenged and have behavioural problems particularly towards each other. With all this, I don't think my daughter even likes her own kids now because they are so dependent and difficult. In my daughter's defence, she did lose a baby at birth albeit an unintended one with a casual acquaintance who offered no support. For me who was raised by parents who encouraged personal development, I find it quite sad that these 'kids' are totally unequipped for life ahead.
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  2739. I live in Australia and every time I return to my homeland in Britain, there's one more missing.
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  2740. May a pox descend on all those major parties who were complicit and supportive of the various state premiers and the two nut jobs over the last two years. I would also like their chooks grow up to be emus and kick their dunny down.
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  2741. I've only done one water jump on a demonstration south of Sydney in Australia. I was carrying smoke cannisters on both legs and was wearing a full jumpsuit whereas the others in the plane were dressed in 'T' shits and shorts. I was given this silly looking pair of 'water wings' as a floatation device which I dropped on exit. When I hit the water, the wind caught my canopy and I was off, with a speedboat in chase. I cutaway the canopy which unfortunately made the chase boat focus on it rather than getting me out of the water. The weight of the jumpsuit, helmet and army style jump boots was making it quite difficult to keep afloat and I had visions of me drowning within metres of the boat! I was eventually retrieved only to be told to get back in the water to untangle the suspension lines from the boat's propeller! Just goes to show that even a planned water jump can be fraught with hazards.
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  2742. It seems that Rittenhouse was fully justified in using the weapon tp protect himself from these people who were obviously intent on at least disarming him and probably doing him harm. I do however have some concern that just about anyone can walk around with a semi-automatic rifle as a self appointed armed security guard with little or no legitimate training in the use of a military style weapon.
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  2743. Why don't the other swimmers just boycott the race?
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  2744. Steve Valdez-Symonds predictably refers to these immigrants as victims. How can he call them that when they've elected to pass through safe countries and risk bobbing around in the English Channel with the specific aim of ending up on the shores of Britain? The British government are 'dragging the chains' on this and should have sorted off shore detention centres ages ago. Australia has had it for some time. That's not to say Britain would not have to learn and heed lessons from some of the human rights issues that have plagued the Australian government, but they could have taken measures to mitigate those by earlier intervention. The archbishop should take his funny hat, shepherd's crook and shove his opinions where the sun doesn't shine. Yes, I know I'm going to Hell! I don't need reminding!
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  2745. It's like George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' where the pigs (no reference to the NSW police intended) just changed the wording on their notices to the rest to mean something entirely different.
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  2746. Why does a black guy born in London speak like a six year old who just stepped off the boat from the Caribbean?
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  2747. I would say that 50% is a conservative figure. When I put a post on Facebook expressing my views on the subject, the absence of support or comment from friends and relatives is noticeable. It's not just with Covid either. I consider myself a reasonable, rational, intelligent (arguably) person with a moderate outlook on life and yet I'm made to feel like a pariah when it comes to issues like this.
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  2748. I'm not clear on the exact stage of flying training we're talking about here. If it's low-level tactical type stuff, it's probably no disadvantage to practice that in weather conditions which don't actually prevail in the UK on the basis that they're not likely to be doing low level stuff in the UK. Unless of course we're talking about attacking an enemy that has already invaded on the ground. I'm assuming it's not anti-shipping training in Texas!
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  2749. "Germany adverse to militarisation"! I can remember a time when that would have got a good laugh. Anyone advocating conscription for British lads (under these circumstances) should consider volunteering themselves.
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  2750. That sort of imagery of the 'parched' Earth is all very dramatic but it doesn't equate to a global catastrophe; which I believe is the intentional inference of the mainstream media. I live in Queensland, Australia and a number of years ago, I flew from Brisbane to Sydney (New South Wales) which is about an hour away. When I took off from Brisbane, the landscape was all lush and green. Almost as soon as we'd crossed the state border the landscape turned a dirty brown colour simply because they hadn't had the same amount of rain as us; even though we're not all that far away.
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  2751. It's the old "You're a NAZI if you don't agree with me" routine.
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  2752. What happened to the 'Pride' thing about being or supporting the gay movement? They parade it, they wear rainbow colours and paint their wagons but if someone mentions it, they get arrested?
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  2753. These protestors are very much like some of the ethnic minorities or indigenous activists. They believe in 'infinite regress' where there is no end to their complaints despite societal and political changes. Often, they don't just want change, reparation or justice; they want anarchy or revenge.
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  2754. What a surprise. A guy named Khan wants to prosecute an Israeli! Who would have thought!
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  2755. In this case I think it's appropriate that Fiona apologies. Not specifically for saying "The black guy" but pointing someone out by referring to personal features. Probably a little more appropriate by saying something like "the gentleman in the blue shirt" (or whatever).
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  2756. I totally agree with all that.
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  2757.  @StellarJones  Not true. Structural efficiency and award restructuring programs had been in place for some years before Campbell came along. In the late eighties a computer management information system was introduced to define methods of measurements (unit rates) and productivity rates for all work and compared to external providers. There was an overall flattening of the organisational structure to remove unnecessary management and redundancies offered to workers who were surplus to requirement. My unit was generating over a million dollars a year of external revenue; competing directly with private contractors to increase fleet utilisation and offset operational costs. In some cases we even had to submit requests for tender and win contracts for internal work. Our biggest problem was managing the inefficiency and safety standards of contractors.
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  2758.  @gandalfxld6180  I would love to think that was the case, but without being too sceptical, history has generally proved that not to be the case. There's always something that's brought to our attention that brings division and even hatred. We've got the omnipresent racial issue (with infinite regress) and usually something which the legacy media will dig up to make the news more interesting for our combative nature. If things get too quiet, the government will bring up a referendum. We've got a new government in Australia after ten years of opposition. I can almost guarantee they'll role out a referendum within the year.
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  2759. Why are thousands of people dying of the cold. A few blankets and a hot water bottle would keep someone from freezing to death. Not perfect, but it's an easy option.
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  2760. If you go to Paris now, you'd be forgiven for thinking there was. That's overrun by criminal immigrants, too. Constant sound of police sirens.
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  2761. One of the major problems has been a whole lot of hypocritical nobody's shoving a disputed 'science' down the throat of people who they've immediately called "climate change deniers" when they've voiced any opinion whatsoever. The mindless virtue signalling devotees of a clueless fifteen year old haven't been particularly persuasive either. Now we're just not listening!
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  2762. I thought the airlines of the world were suppose to make an exception for him and keep his lighter; put a 24 hour guard on it until he returned and collected it. Seems fair to me.
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  2763. I see that Donald Trump has forwarded a "broad" peace plan that left leaning types have pissed on from a great height. Obviously, their plans for peace is...oh wait, there aren't any!
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  2764. I think a case is building to remove the state system. I was never a fan of Bob Hawke, but he was an advocate of removing state governance. Naturally, assuming we would need a referendum (or a military coup d'état); which would probably fail given that Australians identify themselves in a more parochial manner than the traditional ANZAC spirit mythology.
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  2765. When I hear references such as "Chief economist to the Bank of England" (or any other financial institution) it reminds me of the year 2008 when that probably would have been an admission to a role in life which would have had one strung up from the nearest light pole. A bit like those who were Chief Health Officers in 2020. This particular issue has probably got something to do with Liz Truss?
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  2766. @johnrussell3961  I think people are finally coming to the realisation these people have demonstrated that they can't necessarily be trusted with our best interests.
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  2767. They did vote for her, so they'll find sympathy in the dictionary somewhere between 'shit' and 'syphilis'. I'm wondering if the non-compulsory aspect of voting in New Zealand appealed to a certain amount of apathy on the part of the conservative element. The white 'kiwis' may have to look to Australia for somewhere to live. Better hurry though, while the doors still open.
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  2768. In 1964, my family were housed in a small village in Malta. Bearing in mind, back then, these villages looked like something out of biblical times, and being the only British family there, we certainly stood out. I wouldn't say we sensed any hostility, but it wasn't exactly sense of 'engagement' either. People sort of have to expect that when they're noticeably different from the rest of the population. It doesn't mean everyone hates them.
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  2769.  @rob5197  I'm sure they've given it some thought but even putting aside that Ukraine isn't a NATO member state, the prospect of a nuclear exchange isn't all that appealing.
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  2770. I'm not a vegan or even a vegetarian but I think he presented his argument quite well. I'm not sure why vegans object to eating fish that's caught on a non-industrial level.
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  2771. Considering that 'medical science' seems to get a lot of things wrong until years later, I wonder about the claim that the virus was so effectively transmitted as an airbourne infection rather than by direct contact as is the case (I believe) with the common cold and flu. It seemed odd to me that medical authorities were quantifying a metre and a half (for social distancing) as the point where the virus apparently then took a nose dive to the floor and died. The main issue I have is the duplicity of the statistics (in including virtually all deaths as Covid) and the insane control and vilification of the population and destruction of livelihoods by all governments. There is a debt yet to be paid.
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  2772. Why is anyone even worrying about what these wankers think about the name? If they don't like it; stiff shit. They're choosing to be offended. I live in Australia and there's been a brand of cheese called 'Coon' that's been around for ninety years. The name of the creator was an American called Edward Coon. They've now changed the name because someone was offended. Whoever is responsible for changing the name of this pub is part of the problem.
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  2773. No need to tell me twice!
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  2774. To be fair, many people use the term "left wing" to describe opposing opinions other than those of a political nature. Personally, I think we can dispense with both terms now.
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  2775. I notice her boyfriend's appearing on ABC promotional adverts.
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  2776. I'm sure she and others didn't get involved in their chosen sport to be recruited into a common emotional mould about anything but the sport itself. I don't care if someone's L or B or GT; they can marry a goat for all I care, but I wouldn't be part of some half baked hypocritical bullshit. The fact that they even talk about a 'gay community' is crap too. Lesbians and male homosexuals have little regard for each other.
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  2777. @alexmousley7213 I've looked back at my comment, and for the life of me, I can't see where I've said I think that. Are you one of those people who concluded that shark attacks are directly related to the consumption of ice cream?
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  2778.  @user-zz9gn2dc3l  I've been buying my five kids and grandkids (now 10 of them) toys from a local toyshop for twenty eight years. After Friday this week, I won't be welcome there.
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  2779. @melonusk234  That's true, but then (depending on what figures you look at), I believe there's about 60% from the combination of fossil fuels and gas.
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  2780. @d-rockanomaly9243  The point is that in reality, the electricity used to charge an EV is, in all probability, coming from a source using coal, oil, or gas. The degree to which that all happens may depend on the country and circumstances, of course, but in many cases, the claimed benefits to save the planet is a myth. I live in Australia and follow a guy on YouTube named John Cadogan 'Auto Expert'. He is an engineer and journalist with a thirty plus year background in the automotive industry. He provides some very specific facts based on actual physics regarding EV's. Well worth listening to.
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  2781.  @mattmcguire1577  A fact conveniently and deliberately ignored.
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  2782. Why is nobody talking about the existing 'voice' in the form of the National Indigenous Australians Agency which currently is supplied with billions of dollars to do exactly what the 'Voice to Parliament' is supposedly going to do? I for one don't want a pile of Aboriginal activists having a say in my life. Anyway, aren't we at war with Aborigines? Well at least that what one Australian senator who's paid by white people to hate white people reckons.
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  2783. It's beyond belief that in 2022 a leader of any country thinks that a military invasion of another country is of any benefit to anyone. On the other hand, there was a day when if the leaders of western countries like the United kingdom or the United States of America told us that a regime was bad and needed to be attacked, we'd believe them. No longer the case.
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  2784. Domestic 'passports' would almost certainly have failed a couple of decades ago when it would have been a case of reliance on presenting a piece of paper. I think digital technology has somewhat removed the pain. Including it in the electronic contact tracing process for those who are willing to subjugate themselves to this tyranny means they won't find it particularly inconvenient and it may not effect restaurants, pubs or clubs so much.
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  2785. Based on the actual and meaningful contributions made by nations to this country maybe we should have an Italian voice, a Greek Voice, a Chinese voice and others, oh, and I may be stretching it a bit, but what about a British voice? Unless of course we're saying that part Aborigines who were born 200 years after British settlement have greater entitlement than anyone else.
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  2786. It's fair to question the term of reference for any piece of news or information fed to us by official sources, particularly when there's something to be gained one way or another. It's another thing to just dismiss an atrocity out of hand to legitimise a personal bias.
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  2787. I live in Queensland and the only people I know personally and a couple of those associated with family members who have contracted the virus have actually been vaccinated. I realise that's only anecdotal evidence but what on Earth is going on?? Just keep giving people injections? There seem to be a number of people contracting the virus while they're in hospital for other reasons too!
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  2788. I lasted 10 seconds. Any more, and I would have been mopping my 'Uncle Toby's' and banana out of the carpet.
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  2789. Apparently, if you 'chant', you're right.
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  2790. @hotchihuahua1546  The concept of some sort of side by side association of Israel with a tribal death cult whose sole aim is to annihilate Israel is probably one of the most deranged foreign policies ever proposed.
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  2791.  @mariahewitt9787  You can't be serious. Where do get this crap? Incidentally, where was this 'wave' of pro Philistine support before 1400 Israeli men, women and children were 'gleefully' murdered and mutilated on the streets? The United Nations haven't said anything about western countries supplying military equipment to Israel to defend 'itself' against twenty years of rocket attacks from Gaza.
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  2792.  @YakrifZee  May your God go with you. I hope the hate eventually goes away.
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  2793. @stephenf2354  I think having 1200 civilians murdered in the street qualifies, doesn't it? It seems to be with everyone else; even in some cases, when an event happened a couple of hundred years ago, their descendants are claiming victimhood.
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  2794. Why would she think the engine was running if the car was electric unless he was bull shitting. I assume that electric cars don't make any sound when they're stopped. If the car isn't actually electric, I tend to agree with her. I use to drive heavy vehicles, including buses and the amount of drivers that sit for an inordinate amount of time with their engines running for no reason was insane. I live in Queensland and the only time I left the engine of a bus running for more than five minutes was if the outside air temperature was extreme to keep the air conditioning running for passengers while we waited for train arrivals.
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  2795. A case of the public purse paying for private profits.
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  2796. She obviously just wants to look at the world through a racial lens. Complete drip.
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  2797. When you think about it 'NOW' doesn't really exist. When you speak to someone (for example) and as the words come from your mouth, they're instantly in the past. It's almost as though there's just two blocks of time with no gap in between. Other than that, it's probably the 'Langoliers' that eat everything that's passed.
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  2798. One of my pet hates is when people laugh for no reason; particularly when they laugh after every comment, they make themselves. The irony now is that I laugh when I see Kamala Harris laughing (cackles) for no reason.
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  2799. Is he supposed to be a transsexual. He looks like he went in the 'Star Trek' transporter machine and didn't quite come out the other side as planned.
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  2800. Civil servants there to serve the people to make lives better! Minister where do you get such dangerous ideas??
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  2801. Albanese is just one of these virtue signalling hypocrites. Annastacia Palaszczuk, Penny Wong; all of them who probably wouldn't let the average Aborigine in their house, claiming they "stand by" the Aboriginal people. It seems a common platitude now when people say they "stand by" someone, it means they don't actually do anything.
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  2802. I occasionally provide advice to the government and am usually ignored or provided with a response which could have been written by Sir Humphrey Appleby himself.
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  2803. The Christian churches remain silent, so the Muslims get their way.
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  2804. He'd just become consumed in the same sludge of ineffectiveness.
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  2805. I've never seen Julia (love her) sit so quiet for so long.
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  2806. I feel ill!
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  2807. It's an easy quick fix for doctors to dish out various pharmaceuticals rather then tell the parents of these kids to grow up and deal with their little problem.
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  2808. Like a 'Swastika' is a symbol of equal employment opportunities.
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  2809. Surely, even the most well intentioned and humanistic person must now be aware of the direction that allowing all these Muslims into the country is taking them? Palestine is just the excuse they're using to embroil the country in their disgusting hate filled religious lunacy.
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  2810. So "Truth telling" doesn't actually apply here? She's an absolute national embarrassment. If the aborigines think she's any good, there's no hope for them!
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  2811. This is a woman who could be president overnight. Well may you say "God bless America"; maybe it should be "God help America". I think it's time for the Americans to stop relying on a God.
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  2812. I know who the 'we' is when "we will be walking"; or should I say I know who isn't "we". People like Klaus Schwab, Bill Gates, politicians and Greta Thunberg won't be walking.
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  2813. I just don't get it! You look at these leaders around the world and they, and their party, still keep getting voted into government. It's like someone said about the recent state elections in Victoria, Australia; "The Turkeys just voted for Thanksgiving".
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  2814. Why even give people who decide they don't like simple English words any oxygen. They're morons. Don't even bring it up as a subject for discussion. It's madness.
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  2815. Thankyou Pauline for correcting the ridiculous perception that the parties distribute preferences as opposed to the voter. Surely the question that was asked wasn't serious was it? If it was, the guy's an idiot. It's incredible how many people I've come across that believe this is how the voting system works.
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  2816. I haven't familiarised myself with the context of this case, but It was actually a stupid question. If no apology was previously forthcoming then, the obligation was not felt. The question was obviously intended to provoke, so that's what happens. I don't think journalists can really assume some 'high ground' in these interactions.
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  2817. He's got to be one of the most disgusting politicians that sits in a modern western democracy (closely followed by a few others). The Nazi flag was being displayed as a reference to his politics and he knows it. Surely the Canadian voter will get rid of him and his cronies at the earliest possible opportunity.
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  2818. Why couldn't she have gone to Australia?
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  2819. I don't feel particularly qualified to have an opinion on this issue other than to say that there seems to be an inevitable 'shift' in the business of politics. It appears to be less statesman, like with participants acting on instinct rather than protocol. I think people are weary of the same old tiresome drudgery wrapped in the cloak of necessity. I still remember Russian First Secretary Nikita Khrushchev's 'shoe banging on the table' incident at the 1960 United Nations General Assembly. Ah, good times.
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  2820. The Israel apartheid lobby don't feel obliged to explain anything because they can't make sense from something which does not make any sense.
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  2821. A fine example of the left wing element of Eastbourne. Pond life.
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  2822. I wonder if the government are willing to tell the Islamic church what to preach! In my opinion, the whole relationship between church and state is laced with hypocrisy. I live in Australia we are considered a secular country (despite our monarch being the head of the Church of England). Businesses, however, are forced to confirm to Christian days of celebration by disallowing trading on certain days. On the other hand the government are trying to force private Christian schools (mainly Catholic) to employ teachers who are not of the faith. In my opinion that should be the choice for the school.
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  2823. Harry mentions he had to get his wife (and family) out of the 'toxic' environment. Makes you wonder why he brought her into it in the first place; unless of course he was totally unaware of the scrutiny and public exposure that would befall on them both. Seems unlikely though.
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  2824. Dismantling the constitutional and conventional restrains on government and putting a priority on the subjucation of the minds of the people was something Benito Mussolini did a few decades ago. The Italian people didn't thank him (or his mistress) for it in the end.
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  2825. So; expanding a plant based agricultural system is better for the environment? I'm not an expert, but don't these huge fields of wheat and such, remove great areas of natural vegetation and use huge diesel powered equipment to harvest their produce. I live in Australia and one of the main problems is the lack of retained water on land that has been cleared for plant based agriculture (putting aside fertilisers and pesticides). I can understand some of the concerns about the treatment of animals during the chain of supply but I don't buy the environmental point.
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  2826. I find listening to these ministers quite painful. They're in borderline criminal continual denial about what's happening around them. I'm convinced that they're standard approach to questions is just to say 'words'; any 'words' will do. If the government have given Pfizer a commitment to purchase a hundred million doses of vaccines, I doubt if they're about to admit there's anything wrong with it. I can imagine the Queensland senator's audience's eyes glazing over with their faces bearing a comatose appearance. I should point out that Katy Gallgher is not the health minister.
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  2827. I don't think we should be 'jumping for joy' at the prospect of Ireland becoming infested with migrants. The Irish are our Celtic brethren, and if they suffer; we do.
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  2828. My experience of humans (and I've met a few) is that people are mostly offended when they lack conviction. When the defence of their point of view crumbles, they find offence is the only defence.
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  2829. Spying on American citizens? Now that's something Klaus Schwab would be interested in!
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  2830.  Ben Gunn  Did you get super glue on your keyboard again?
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  2831.  @JohnsysChannel  In one sense you can hardly blame the French; they've got enough immigrants themselves. I visited Paris (from Australia) back in 2008 and there were foreign beggars all over the place.
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  2832. The most logical, honest and straightforward Prime Minister has had in my opinion. The other one was a woman, crucified by the media and her own party.
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  2833. I can't imagine the average Scottish copper liking this one bit. I thought British law could override and block laws passed by Scottish and Welsh governments.
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  2834.  @JohnofthefamilySmith  A plot to silence the people. Naturally, it won't apply to Muslims.
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  2835. The UK and the rest of the western, secular world is deteriorating rapidly with anarchistic protests, support for a death cult, laws against hurt feelings, inclusivity for incompetence, abandonment of border controls and utopian electric ideology. Meanwhile, others, watch and wait.
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  2836. I would have liked to have listened to her longer, but there were too many unnecessary "kind of" (discourse markers) in her conversation. Similar to when people constantly use the word "like" (out of context), every other word.
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  2837. I doubt if 'China' (presumably the Chinese government) considers Greta relevant enough to consider her an enemy. I know I don't.
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  2838. @MissFlight-q8f  I've lived in Australia for over fifty years, so I can only assume circumstances are similar in the UK where loans for house purchases are not approved without a substantial deposit often out of reach of many while they're paying rent. Sort of a 'Catch-22' where people are paying more in monthly rent than a mortgage, but the bank tells them they can't afford to service the loan. I had an aunty who lived in Norwich and was relocated from an old terraced housing estate in 1959 into a new council semi-detached house where she lived for fifty-seven years until she died. I have five grown-up children, none of whom own their own house.
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  2839. The British judiciary will take down the legislation even if it gets through parliament.
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  2840. Kahn is probably correct in feeling he doesn't have a choice to denounce his religion, at least not without severe consequences. I think it should be clear to all by now that allowing Islam to proliferate as much as it has, was a big mistake.
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  2841. Only 99 conservative members voted against Boris' 'Plan B'. That leaves 262 Conservative MP' who supported vaccine passports and any other oppressive powers. Possibly even some of the 99 'good men' went along with the measures taken over the last two years. As far as I'm concerned their cries of innocence are falling on deaf ears. Let's not forget the Labour, SNP and others who were quite happy to go along with it too; so some time down the track when they're presenting themselves as an 'alternative' government, it shouldn't be forgotten whose side they were on. It wasn't yours.
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  2842. I'm not sure what's so confusing about Liza's name. Heard it pronounced correctly a thousand times. I remember many years ago some people use to pronounce Ronald Reagan as "Reegan" as opposed to "Raygun".
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  2843. Why would you even discuss such bullshit?
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  2844. Since when does 'God' have to apologize?
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  2845. Bowen and Albanese are undoubtedly the worst representatives for Australia imaginable. Totally out of touch with reality and certainly disconnected from how people think. They live in a bubble.
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  2846. All religions are the same. Once a belief becomes an organisation, the goals change. History has clearly demonstrated the tyranny of religion. Islam is the current clear and present danger.
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  2847. I think the Christian church has been slowly losing ground for centuries. From the time of their tyrannical oppression over the population of Europe and other dominions, through the ages where people decided the church was not acting in anyone's interest but it's own. Hopefully, the same thing will happen to the rest of the delusional world who believe in a creator who made the universe with one hand and a big book of rules tucked under the arm of the other.
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  2848. No doubt many people who have been the 'brunt' of protests where people block motorways would welcome any law to prevent that sort of thing; particularly when they don't share or oppose the sentiment and even more so when a member of family is prevented from urgent medical care. Having said that, I would have thought there's already laws in place which prohibit people gluing themselves to the M25. Ironically, when these thing happened , the police were there ensuring their safety. The problem seems to be, that when a government introduces additional laws; seemingly to address one set of circumstances, it often opens up police authority in areas were it's not quite so welcome.
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  2849. It's a great concept except the police and certainly the court system propped up by corrupt and immoral lawyers wouldn't let it happen, particularly as many of these offenders are minors. Then of course there's the product of someone in their teens coming back into society after five or six years in prison.
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  2850. Muslims don't accept a secular government or society, so they don't belong in secular countries.
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  2851. So for a pro terrorist rally, they just stand and watch but for an English national day parade they use mounted riot police.
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  2852. Good advice to that lady and her fellow Americans. Having a majority in the house shouldn't be used to just block the processes of parliament. The right wing element haven't necessarily got all the good answers. Do good work!
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  2853. As far as I'm aware, I can still use whatever terminology I like without some spotty face dickhead telling me what I should or should not say. I think we're giving too much oxygen to these people.
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  2854. The principle, along with any member of staff who did not officially raise objection, should be required to show cause why they should not be dismissed immediately. These people are not fit to educate children.
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  2855. If something's gender and race neutral it's not really 'relatable' as a human being. One that looks like 'Barbie' would be nice.
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  2856.  @misterbonzoid5623  It's becoming an obsession and a weapon for some. I was a bus driver (now retired) and been accused of being a paedophile on two occasions. One was by a teenage girl trying to avoid paying a fare and (ironically) because I wouldn't allow her on the bus. The other was a drunk who wanted to continue his consumption of alcohol on the bus. On that note; paranoid people should be aware that when they take their kids on public transport, they are being constantly recorded on CCTV.
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  2857. The whole issue has become very convoluted. I'm not surprised that Tommy Robinson is giving the finger to the law now. It would seem irrefutable that he is a target for basically stating observable facts. Interestingly, certain politicians and news broadcasters who have echoed similar sentiments are distancing themselves from him. Ordinarily, I'm not big on displays of nationalism, but maybe it's time, before we're all forced to submit to something other than the relatively benign authoritarianism to which we've been subjected over the last eighty years.
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  2858. I'm not sure that attributes like integrity, are necessarily in the forefront of the minds of young people obsessed with becoming a fighter pilot. That's not to say they don't associate integrity and honour with the role, but I think many are seduced by the prestige and glamour of having those wings on their chest and the thrill of flying fast jets.
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  2859. I'm guessing that Starmer's future electoral prospects were probably fairly dismal about ten minutes after he took office. The demonstration of the disdain he clearly holds for the British people since then, will surely guarantee him a seat in obscurity.
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  2860. I was born in the small Welsh town of Cardigan (Ceredigion) in West Wales in 1950. The main street divides the town in two parts that historically, separated the very poor from the more affluent. The poor area was, and still is known as the Mwldan. When I was a kid, it was still considered the 'rough' area. I read a book called 'Last of the Mwldans' written by a man who grew up there sometime between the first and second world wars. He describes how women use to have knife fights in the streets of the surrounding slums as he watched from his bedroom window.
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  2861. I know who the British patriot is here and it's not that smug Bercow.
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  2862. Just don't bring those nuclear "vissils" with their nuclear "wippins" there either!
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  2863. When I went to the cinema and watched 'Star Wars' in 1978, I, like millions of others, was captured by the story, the imagery, special effects and particularly the music. Now, if someone has a team of wild horses, they may be successful in dragging me to see the current garbage. They'd still have to pay for a ticket.
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  2864.  @Berlitz81  By that reasoning you could conclude that the various western government's behaviour over the last couple of years was a reflection of the people. I think many would disagree. You surely aren't judging a nation by the events of eighty years ago?
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  2865. The Greens win a couple of extra seats and the election was all about climate change?? Give me a break. Firstly, how can anyone be so sure of the reasons behind the results by the following day, without some sort of comprehensive survey? Secondly, they seem to have dismissed the idea that the Greens were simply an alternative to the major parties. I personally don't know anyone who gives a shit about climate change and when you look at the proliferation of SUV's and four wheel drive vehicles parked in the shopping centre car parks, nor do many others.
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  2866. Unfortunately, all the individual reports of unexpected deaths of friends and family can only be classified as 'anecdotal evidence' in being inclusive of the excess numbers indicated in the statistics. So it's very important not to go to deep into the reasons and scrutinise things like vaccinated status etc in case the information creates some degree of inconvenience in sustaining the confidence required to continue providing the same level of treatment.
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  2867. It sounds like a gathering of geriatric shoe repairers.
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  2868. I'm not optimistic that the Reform Party will miraculously achieve the things that we hope for. The element of resistance which exists within activism, liberalism, the military establishments, the law enforcement and judicial system and within parliament is too strong to overcome. An aggressive and determined minority can easily overcome the majority, and our society has become far too accommodating and tolerant towards those few who want to crap on our traditional way of life.
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  2869. Ah, networking. I use to work for local government. Loved networking. Sometimes, I couldn't remember how I got home.
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  2870. There's only been thirty-six arrests because the police stand by and do very little to prevent the harassment and threat of violence.
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  2871. I'm still hanging on to my theory that there is no philosophical difference between the political left and right. It's more about economic strategies and social structure. Each side having the capacity for compelling points of view. The problem I have in maintaining this view is that the left all seem f***ing nuts!
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  2872. Now you've got the new Prime Minister claiming that immigration is the key to economic recovery!
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  2873. I did notice how great Britain (not great as in GB) was doing in the decades before Boris. The succeses of British, shipbuilding, aircraft and car manufacturing , and British owned supermarkets and clothing products. Boris ruined all that! Yes, Boris was definitely a major problem there. I did visit the UK a while back and there seemed to be a lot of VW's, Mercedes, Peugeots, Citroen's and Fiats. Interestingly my first flight out of the UK was in a De Havilland Comet until Boris ruined that British industry. I will say he didn't do a lot for British hair stylists bit that's no great loss I'm sure you'd agree.
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  2874. They have these senate enquiries in the United States too with almost the same outcome. I don't know why they bother, because apart from revealing that they're sneaky arrogant and possibly criminal turds, which we all know anyway, there's hardly any point.
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  2875. I didn't agree with Bob Hawke on many issues, but I'm beginning to think his advocacy of removing the state government system wasn't such a bad idea.
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  2876. The police won't confront Muslims no matter what they do or say. Get a YouTube recording or flying a drone and they're there with handcuffs at the ready. Just not fit for purpose anymore.
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  2877. Who the hell would vote for her?
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  2878. This environmental zealot simply ignores the laws of physics. Small electric vehicles could have their place to reduce emissions 'scooting around' inner city areas but these overweight shit boxes have 'external' combustion engines burning coal to produce the battery power with the potential to release a whole pile of toxic gases when they soil their pants and go into thermal runaway.
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  2879. Wasn't this the toss pot who stood up in the Scottish parliament and complained that there were too many white people?
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  2880. In Australia we have a standard response to 'progressive, woke' leaning people who demand that we defend our traditional, conventional and conservative views. It's "F** off".
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  2881. There is an 'evil' that's emanating from women in the media. Rather a strong statement from someone who, in the past, has been quite empathetic to the difficulties and issues faced by women in past years (less pay for doing the same work, unwanted sexual advances, limited employment etc). It seems now they are combining racial issues with so called 'patriarchal tyranny' and using 400 year old classic pieces of literature as references to 'put men in their place'. We're having none of it.
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  2882. Sounds as though he's too immersed in worrying about what goes on in other countries. Lot of that going around.
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  2883. Cancel the residential status of those who display overt support for another country or protest against the actions of another country. If people can't confine their loyalties to Britain (or wherever they live) they've got no business living there.
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  2884. It's amazing how some people manage to run a business and do all the wrong things. I ran a carpet cleaning business in the eighties and put a high priority on customer service. Followed up on complaints, informed people if I had to change booking, running late; that sort of thing. I just managed to scrape through the decade. A plumber who I have used a few times, has been in business for thirty or forty years. He has no on -line function and just communicates with a mobile phone which he rarely answers and with no 'voice mail'. He never returns calls. He fails to turn up on the day arranged, leaving the customer sitting at home all day with no communication. Despite that, he's always got work, has several property investments and his business seems to thrive. He's not even a good plumber!
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  2885. All these mainstream media broadcasters are the same. They role out the usual apologetic, politically correct crap to appease the big-mouthed, minority because they know the silent majority will just go about their business with barely a peep. These Aboriginal activists, (along with their hypocritical virtue signaling white supporters) expect the rest of Australian society to have some sort of respect for a forty thousand year old so called 'culture' that has brought little to nothing useful to our society whilst disrespecting the main contributors to modern Australia.
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  2886. It looks like she's some sort of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and gets 'trapped' into a repetitive 'utterance'. She's definitely not firing on all cylinders.
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  2887. I don't think she really mentioned Christ, did she? She just reminded everyone to be scared.
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  2888. I wonder why the officer being threatened didn't protect himself? Amazing job by the female officer. Mr Scott was a lucky fellow.
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  2889.  @vague_plague  You seriously think an Australian flying the flag of a foreign territorist state on the streets of an Australian city whilst advocating genocide of Isrealis is the same as a person who has adopted citizenship of this country displaying the national flag on our day of national celebration? I've pledged allegiance to this country twice. Once, in 1970 when I joined the army, then again in a citizenship ceremony. What I'm looking at now is paramount to treason.
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  2890. I sort of know what Professer Dawkins means and I can understand his view but someone of his intellect must surely realise that they were all (with a few exceptions) lying, manipulative, tyrannical, mongrel bastards!
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  2891. So what about 'Soot Black'? Would that be better?
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  2892. I remember seeing a copy of an RCAF exercise book back in the 1970's. I seem to remember it was called 5BX or something similar. It lost me when it illustrated someone jumping and kicking the palms of the hands with arms spread wide apart at shoulder height, before landing on their feet.
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