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by Sterlk
January 8, 2021, 9:57 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2021
Replies: 989
Views: 54902

Re: The Politics Thread 2021

Fair points. I guess that does weed out the ability to come straight in at the top with zero respect for the system. Say what you want about Australian PMs being chosen by their party and not the public directly (we elect the party, who select their leader) - it stops loonies like Trump conning the...
by Sterlk
January 8, 2021, 6:43 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2021
Replies: 989
Views: 54902

Re: The Politics Thread 2021

Having the GG be publicly elected leaves the door open for the masses to support their incompetent leader with an incompetent GG. Well, if the masses are stupid enough to double down and vote in a terrible government along with an incompetent Head of State, then let them eat cake. :lol: See, you sa...
by Sterlk
January 8, 2021, 10:14 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2021
Replies: 989
Views: 54902

Re: The Politics Thread 2021

Fair points. I guess that does weed out the ability to come straight in at the top with zero respect for the system. Say what you want about Australian PMs being chosen by their party and not the public directly (we elect the party, who select their leader) - it stops loonies like Trump conning the...
by Sterlk
January 7, 2021, 10:05 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2021
Replies: 989
Views: 54902

Re: The Politics Thread 2021

I said "What you should be angry about is your system that allowed this idiot to stroll. Into the White House...a man who's not a politician, has no diplomatic skills and no real understanding of what it means to lead a nation". What democracy prevents this? Don’t see how ours does. The p...
by Sterlk
January 7, 2021, 2:42 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: Coronavirus
Replies: 6055
Views: 367852

Re: Coronavirus

"Phase 2b - balance of adult population".

I'm feeling very de-prioritised, here. It makes complete sense, of course, but you can't help but feel a little unloved.

"Essential", but not essential-enough. :lol:
by Sterlk
January 7, 2021, 2:32 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2021
Replies: 989
Views: 54902

Re: The Politics Thread 2021

For those wondering about the police response, I'm hearing that they initially didn't want visible military or national guard, which supposedly would have granted these loonies martyrdom as they were taken down.
by Sterlk
January 6, 2021, 4:46 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2021
Replies: 989
Views: 54902

Re: The Politics Thread 2021

Well that's unexpected. Without having paid too much attention to the race, I agreed that Trump's fraud shenanigans would suppress Republican turnout, but not to the extent that the Democrats should look on-track to win both seats - in Georgia, of all places. Assuming that's how it goes, I wonder wh...
by Sterlk
January 5, 2021, 7:37 pm
Forum: Entertainment
Topic: The Television Thread
Replies: 4488
Views: 352598

Re: The Television Thread

Thanks mate, just re-read it. I agree, the show knows how to pull at the heart. We watched the ep where the Girls School puts on the Supernatural play. Their acapella version of Carry on my Wayward Son absolutely got me I’m a bit worried, I’ve avoided spoilers, but the ending sounds like it’s a bit...
by Sterlk
January 5, 2021, 8:05 am
Forum: Entertainment
Topic: The Television Thread
Replies: 4488
Views: 352598

Re: The Television Thread

There was no spoilers there.
by Sterlk
January 4, 2021, 10:31 pm
Forum: Entertainment
Topic: The Television Thread
Replies: 4488
Views: 352598

Re: The Television Thread

I finished watching the end of Supernatural today. It may have outstayed its welcome, but I've been watching it for 15 years and I was damn well going to finish it! Even though I'm glad it's finally done, the end still pulled on the heartstrings. I don't know whether its just because I'd been watchi...
by Sterlk
January 3, 2021, 7:59 pm
Forum: The Lime Lounge
Topic: What has made/ruined your day
Replies: 5490
Views: 296945

Re: What has made/ruined your day

Reading an article about what foreigners think of Australia, the section on wildlife is a predictable laugh. Foreigners like to comment on how deadly our wildlife is, but frankly I'd generally take ours over theirs. As deadly as ours can be, respect the animal and it should leave you alone - we don'...
by Sterlk
December 30, 2020, 2:28 pm
Forum: Entertainment
Topic: The Video Game Thread
Replies: 1268
Views: 149943

Re: The Video Game Thread

So with my improved knowledge of how the player attributes work in NBA 2K20, I built a new character in the test-lab-thing and played a game at 99 overall... it was an absolute blitz, super-fast SG slasher scoring something like 50 points solo. The glimpse of what could be is tempting enough to mak...
by Sterlk
December 14, 2020, 6:58 pm
Forum: Entertainment
Topic: The Video Game Thread
Replies: 1268
Views: 149943

Re: The Video Game Thread

I was/am really keen for Cyberpunk, but I'm going to wait for the next-gen console patch before picking it up. As brilliant as it appears to be, there's also a lot of problematic bugs, and I want to experience it on PC-esque settings rather than just the PS4/XBO version with more frames-per-second. ...
by Sterlk
December 4, 2020, 4:45 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: Coronavirus
Replies: 6055
Views: 367852

Re: Coronavirus

Americans are mental. Biden is going to ask them to wear masks for 100 days and they're losing their ****.
by Sterlk
November 12, 2020, 10:35 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

People are products of their environment, Mickey. If, like the vast majority of people, you don't have the time or inclination to review information/videos/reports/whatever first-hand, you consume somebody else's summary and/or opinion of it. You might look at some things yourself, but while you wer...
by Sterlk
November 10, 2020, 9:22 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

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by Sterlk
November 10, 2020, 7:48 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

And just on the debt paydown from his latest fundraiser, I think there's an element of this in his refusal to concede (in addition to all the other stuff). Claim the election was stolen and whip your hardcore supporters into a frenzy. Solicit donations to 'stop the steal'. Funnel 60% the proceeds el...
by Sterlk
November 10, 2020, 7:29 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

Nice to see Trump going out with one last grift, sending out mass emails asking for donations to help pay for the recounts while the fine print says 50-60% of the proceeds will go to paying off campaign debts. Credit where it’s due though if he’s going to pay off debts, first time for everything. P...
by Sterlk
November 9, 2020, 6:38 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

I didnt go anywhere near suggesting Australians wanted Us style healthcare. :lol: But the fact is a heavily subsidised healthcare system is not a free healthcare system, it is a low cost healthcare system. There are people who can go see a doctor for free but they cannot afford the prescriptions. T...
by Sterlk
November 8, 2020, 8:18 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

Do you honestly believe republicans support free healthcare, free education and welfare? Errrr no. But Australian's don't believe in free healthcare , education or welfare either. We charge for medicines and if you want a university degree you gotta pay for it. Oh come now, that's just absurd. Ever...
by Sterlk
November 8, 2020, 8:00 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

It's never going to be a fundamental realignment of life in Australia, but the US leadership absolutely impacts us. Not that I've been watching it like a hawk (and not that it's the only example), though I understand word out of the Biden camp is that they'll be applying international pressure on cl...
by Sterlk
November 8, 2020, 4:28 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

I just watched Scott Morrison's press conference for the obligatory congratulations.

It was pretty Aussie - "I"m sorry, I can't hear you over the birds". :lol:

Doubt too many of the other similar speeches worldwide will have wildlife causing a racket in the background.
by Sterlk
November 7, 2020, 12:03 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

Is that an actual Trump quote? Calling Republican supporters some of the dumbest people on the planet? Link? Also, Trump's been emailing his supporters to get them to stump up the cash for all these legal challenges, and the fine print in the email says that 60% of the funds donated go to paying dow...
by Sterlk
November 7, 2020, 10:56 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

I feel strongly about the integrity of the democratic process, same as you do with the COVID/borders stuff. I suspect if I was motivated enough to look back at your posts here, I wouldn't have to go too far back before I found one where you take on a more serious tone than the preceding discussion. ...
by Sterlk
November 7, 2020, 10:04 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

That cartoon would be a better assessment of the situation if the vote wasn't so close, even if the margins are widening. It would probably be more reflective of what's going on if there were a series of right-wing figures struggling to hold on to him for dear life, trying to prevent the catapult f...
by Sterlk
November 7, 2020, 6:41 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

That cartoon would be a better assessment of the situation if the vote wasn't so close, even if the margins are widening. It would probably be more reflective of what's going on if there were a series of right-wing figures struggling to hold on to him for dear life, trying to prevent the catapult fr...
by Sterlk
November 4, 2020, 9:48 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

It's going to be a while. I think I read somewhere before that if Wisconsin is within a 1% margin either candidate can request a recount - which you bet Trump will do. It's not necessarily all down to that, though. My finger-in-the-air guess is that we're a 50/50 shot of either finding out tomorrow,...
by Sterlk
November 4, 2020, 9:33 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

Neck and neck, with the predictions being that a Biden win looks most likely at this stage.
by Sterlk
November 4, 2020, 4:59 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

I thought it was going to be closer than the polls suggested, but not this close. Lets see if the postals come through for Biden.

He certainly seems to think he's on track to win. This is going to take a while.
by Sterlk
November 3, 2020, 10:00 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

If I were you I'd be prepared for the results to look pretty pro-Trump early on, as a result of many Republicans being ideologically opposed to postal voting. We'll find out to what extent the difference is between the voting methods, but be aware early results may not tell the full picture. (side n...
by Sterlk
November 3, 2020, 9:08 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

Did you not see? I said good day, sir! You can have the last word if that's what you want.

If anybody wants at it, feel free, but I'd rather continue watching my show than keep going at this. The outcome is predetermined; no opinions will be changed here today, no views will be swayed.
by Sterlk
November 3, 2020, 7:52 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

If you looked a little closer you might have seen that some outlets have their various facets placed in different segments. "The Guardian Opinion" is actually mixed quality partisan left (and I doubt you'd disagree with that). The main news section of the Guardian is mixed quality leans le...
by Sterlk
November 3, 2020, 5:18 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

And fantastic graphic by Sterlk, that really highlights the difference in news services. I think those graphics are great. One of the best things you can do as a consumer of the news, is to educate yourself as to the biases and credibility of the publisher. You can see through the partisanship and ...
by Sterlk
November 2, 2020, 10:19 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020

If I tried to raise all the issues with Trump, all the times he's misused his office, we'd be here all night. I don't really want to have this discussion that will inevitably go nowhere, so rather I'll dip out and leave you to consider that conservative media is not as rooted in reality as you might...
by Sterlk
November 2, 2020, 9:28 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2020
Replies: 685
Views: 56638

Re: The Politics Thread 2020