The Politics Thread 2015
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The Politics Thread 2015
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In 1257 pages of insanely ill-considered commentary, IronRaiden has just come in and dominated the field in a single post.
Respect.
Respect.
Son, we live in a world that has forums, and those forums have to be guarded by Mods. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Nickman? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Lucy, and you curse GE. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know -- that GE’s moderation, while tragic, probably saved lives; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, keeps threads on track and under the appropriately sized, highlighted green headings.
You want moderation because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that forum -- you need me on that forum. We use words like "stay on topic," "use the appropriate forum," "please delete." We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very moderation that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather that you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you get a green handle and edit a post. Either way, I don't give a DAMN what you think about moderation.
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Well, even a broken clock is right twice a day.
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Well that's twice as much as you for today.
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'I've got 17 blokes in that dressing room that are hurting'
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What in the hell is going on in that photo??
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I too would really love to know the context behind the photo.
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Isn't that photo pretty much self explanatory?
He's got some food on his finger and is eating it... i mean, i dont think we need a crack team of investigators to figure this one out, lads.
He's got some food on his finger and is eating it... i mean, i dont think we need a crack team of investigators to figure this one out, lads.
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Better eating cake off fingers than Rudds earwax, that image will alway be Rudds defining moment in my eyes.
I bow down to thee oh great Nickman, the wisest of the wise, your political adroitness is unsurpassed, your sagacity is unmatched, your wisdom shines through on this forum amongst us mere mortals as bright as your scalp under the light of a full moon, never shall I doubt your analytical prowess again. You are my hero, my lord, my savior, may you accept my offerings so you continue to bless us with your genius.
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WHY DOES THE CAKE SAY BOOB?!?Pigman wrote:Isn't that photo pretty much self explanatory?
He's got some food on his finger and is eating it... i mean, i dont think we need a crack team of investigators to figure this one out, lads.
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I assume it has something to do with today being the pink day of the Sydney test- ie a breast cancer charity fundraiser.The Nickman wrote:WHY DOES THE CAKE SAY BOOB?!?Pigman wrote:Isn't that photo pretty much self explanatory?
He's got some food on his finger and is eating it... i mean, i dont think we need a crack team of investigators to figure this one out, lads.
Also, boobs are great, why shouldn't a cake say boob
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If you've got a problem with boobs, you've got a problem with meThe Nickman wrote:WHY DOES THE CAKE SAY BOOB?!?Pigman wrote:Isn't that photo pretty much self explanatory?
He's got some food on his finger and is eating it... i mean, i dont think we need a crack team of investigators to figure this one out, lads.
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Nothing to that photo. Simply having a light meal before he went to chase some tail.
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He was invited to judge a cake decorating competition at a fund raiser for the McGrath Foundation.Toviii wrote:I too would really love to know the context behind the photo.
Pretty standard stuff, really.
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Thanks. Carry on, Tones
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EDITToviii wrote:Thanks. Carry on, Tones
Never mind.
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Here's an example.
My mates wife enrolled their daughter at a very high quality school. In the enrolment there was a question "do you identify as indigenous ". She ticked "yes" because she thought she had a cousin who was part indigenous. Their daughter was offered a 50%scholarship and my mate never had to prove their claim as indigenous.
It has nothing to do with skin colour, which is what you were angling at before.
My mates wife enrolled their daughter at a very high quality school. In the enrolment there was a question "do you identify as indigenous ". She ticked "yes" because she thought she had a cousin who was part indigenous. Their daughter was offered a 50%scholarship and my mate never had to prove their claim as indigenous.
It has nothing to do with skin colour, which is what you were angling at before.
The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
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I know it's an example but what a load of **** how many people do you know that think they might be indigenous?dubby wrote:Here's an example.
My mates wife enrolled their daughter at a very high quality school. In the enrolment there was a question "do you identify as indigenous ". She ticked "yes" because she thought she had a cousin who was part indigenous. Their daughter was offered a 50%scholarship and my mate never had to prove their claim as indigenous.
It has nothing to do with skin colour, which is what you were angling at before.
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Remarkable gift to look like a complete ****wit judging a cake decorating competition for charity.
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Just found out there is an election on up here this month.
Only found out because someone came knocking at my door campaigning and I politely closed it
Only found out because someone came knocking at my door campaigning and I politely closed it
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Wonder if Nickman has been practicing EDIT for his ballot paper again?
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It would be an "I heart Erin" now.
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Probably combine the two
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So instead of an arrow through the heart it'll be something else.
I bow down to thee oh great Nickman, the wisest of the wise, your political adroitness is unsurpassed, your sagacity is unmatched, your wisdom shines through on this forum amongst us mere mortals as bright as your scalp under the light of a full moon, never shall I doubt your analytical prowess again. You are my hero, my lord, my savior, may you accept my offerings so you continue to bless us with your genius.
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I do realise this mate , I was just taking the piss out of the international eligibility rulesDeadly EdLee wrote:Unless your dubby.86 invader wrote:He's born in Mackay to an indigenous mother and a kiwi father... Really not a hard one to grasp...dubby wrote:Mate, this will be politically incorrect, but anyone who has looked at an indigenous flag is indigenous.GreenSquad Goldcoast wrote:Just notice josh Hoffman is in the indigenous squad! I thought he was a kiwi
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I actually think that was dubbys point. That people will do whatever they can to have what they aren't really entitled to. Not just in footy, but in life. (My first thought in this case was of Nathan Fien and the grannygate scandal.)
Honestly, some of you people act very precious at times, quick to take the moral high ground and assume the worst in a person. I agree it wasn't dubby's smartest ever post, but I never at all thought he was having a go at indigenous Australians.
Honestly, some of you people act very precious at times, quick to take the moral high ground and assume the worst in a person. I agree it wasn't dubby's smartest ever post, but I never at all thought he was having a go at indigenous Australians.
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I'll answer this; none. And if you claim to be of a particular heritage and gain financial benefit from it......shouldn't you be required to offer proof?Deadly EdLee wrote:I know it's an example but what a load of **** how many people do you know that think they might be indigenous?dubby wrote:Here's an example.
My mates wife enrolled their daughter at a very high quality school. In the enrolment there was a question "do you identify as indigenous ". She ticked "yes" because she thought she had a cousin who was part indigenous. Their daughter was offered a 50%scholarship and my mate never had to prove their claim as indigenous.
It has nothing to do with skin colour, which is what you were angling at before.
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As an aside to the conversation, I'm not sure HOW you 'prove' race in Australia. I don't have anything in front of me, but I can't recall any documents that my race is listed on and I am quite sure that I don't have anything that my parent's and grandparent's race is listed on.The Phantom wrote:
I'll answer this; none. And if you claim to be of a particular heritage and gain financial benefit from it......shouldn't you be required to offer proof?
We actually were asked this question when my kids enrolled for school, and I didn't fill the info in. I'm honestly not sure how to answer it.
Son, we live in a world that has forums, and those forums have to be guarded by Mods. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Nickman? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Lucy, and you curse GE. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know -- that GE’s moderation, while tragic, probably saved lives; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, keeps threads on track and under the appropriately sized, highlighted green headings.
You want moderation because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that forum -- you need me on that forum. We use words like "stay on topic," "use the appropriate forum," "please delete." We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very moderation that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather that you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you get a green handle and edit a post. Either way, I don't give a DAMN what you think about moderation.
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This is such a ridiculous post.The Phantom wrote:I'll answer this; none. And if you claim to be of a particular heritage and gain financial benefit from it......shouldn't you be required to offer proof?Deadly EdLee wrote:I know it's an example but what a load of **** how many people do you know that think they might be indigenous?dubby wrote:Here's an example.
My mates wife enrolled their daughter at a very high quality school. In the enrolment there was a question "do you identify as indigenous ". She ticked "yes" because she thought she had a cousin who was part indigenous. Their daughter was offered a 50%scholarship and my mate never had to prove their claim as indigenous.
It has nothing to do with skin colour, which is what you were angling at before.
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Well, here I was thinking I was the forums biggest idiot.
There are a couple in here who have surpassed any level I could reach. Well in.
There are a couple in here who have surpassed any level I could reach. Well in.
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I win one I become "the Punish"
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Allow me to clarify.T_R wrote:As an aside to the conversation, I'm not sure HOW you 'prove' race in Australia. I don't have anything in front of me, but I can't recall any documents that my race is listed on and I am quite sure that I don't have anything that my parent's and grandparent's race is listed on.The Phantom wrote:
I'll answer this; none. And if you claim to be of a particular heritage and gain financial benefit from it......shouldn't you be required to offer proof?
We actually were asked this question when my kids enrolled for school, and I didn't fill the info in. I'm honestly not sure how to answer it.
An example was provided where person A identified as Indigenous, even though this person was not Indigenous it seems but had a cousin(?) who they thought was Indigenous?
As a result of this claim, (if I understand the story correctly) they received a 50% scholarship for the education.
Now, no proof was offered. Just tick the box, and hey presto you gain a financial bonus or reward or whatever you want to call it.
I ask you........is that even fair? Or right? Anyone (including those who are not Indigenous) could dishonestly claim that scholarship as person A did.
Should there not be some kind of evidence? Something to make claims legitimate, as to prevent people making fraudulent claims in future?
I am no expert on Indigenous claims and ancestry, but I would hope there is a way you can determine where your people come from. Like most people, we are curious to know our heritage.
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Requiring proof is ridiculous? But why? In Australia we expect people to substantiate claims for all sorts of things if they're seeking to claim benefits from it.
If there was an arrangement by which those of Polish heritage could seek benefits, shouldn't I be expected, when applying for said benefit, to enclose a copy of Mum's birth certificate? Or is the relevant agency to simply take my word on it?
If there was an arrangement by which those of Polish heritage could seek benefits, shouldn't I be expected, when applying for said benefit, to enclose a copy of Mum's birth certificate? Or is the relevant agency to simply take my word on it?
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Don't you see that human nature means people will falsify all sorts of claims to gain an advantage? And its the tax payer who ends up paying for it. If you are happy to fund claims to dishonest people, I'm sure I could make the same statement you did; what a ridicules post.-GD- wrote:This is such a ridiculous post.The Phantom wrote:I'll answer this; none. And if you claim to be of a particular heritage and gain financial benefit from it......shouldn't you be required to offer proof?Deadly EdLee wrote:I know it's an example but what a load of **** how many people do you know that think they might be indigenous?dubby wrote:Here's an example.
My mates wife enrolled their daughter at a very high quality school. In the enrolment there was a question "do you identify as indigenous ". She ticked "yes" because she thought she had a cousin who was part indigenous. Their daughter was offered a 50%scholarship and my mate never had to prove their claim as indigenous.
It has nothing to do with skin colour, which is what you were angling at before.
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I guess I answered my own question:
Identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander has nothing to do with percentages or appearance. It is up to you whether you identify as Aboriginal and is about how you feel.
http://aiatsis.gov.au/_files/fhu/1%20FA ... entity.pdf
However, when it comes to written proof or evidence:
Confirmation of Aboriginality is sometimes required to ensure that programs that are intended for Aboriginal people reach Aboriginal people.
That statement sums it up for me. Person A was not Aboriginal. But was accepting a grant/scholarship as someone who is. I am all for helping our Indigenous, please understand that. I do get annoyed at people accepting Aboriginal grants when they aren't, however. I've visited Aboriginal communities and seen how different and challenging they are. Person A frustrates me though. She accepted a grant because (IMO) it saved her money. Not because she was passionate about or interested in our Indigenous people.
Identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander has nothing to do with percentages or appearance. It is up to you whether you identify as Aboriginal and is about how you feel.
http://aiatsis.gov.au/_files/fhu/1%20FA ... entity.pdf
However, when it comes to written proof or evidence:
Confirmation of Aboriginality is sometimes required to ensure that programs that are intended for Aboriginal people reach Aboriginal people.
That statement sums it up for me. Person A was not Aboriginal. But was accepting a grant/scholarship as someone who is. I am all for helping our Indigenous, please understand that. I do get annoyed at people accepting Aboriginal grants when they aren't, however. I've visited Aboriginal communities and seen how different and challenging they are. Person A frustrates me though. She accepted a grant because (IMO) it saved her money. Not because she was passionate about or interested in our Indigenous people.
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Birth certificates, immigration documents, ask someone who has done a family tree. There are ways.T_R wrote:As an aside to the conversation, I'm not sure HOW you 'prove' race in Australia. I don't have anything in front of me, but I can't recall any documents that my race is listed on and I am quite sure that I don't have anything that my parent's and grandparent's race is listed on.The Phantom wrote:
I'll answer this; none. And if you claim to be of a particular heritage and gain financial benefit from it......shouldn't you be required to offer proof?
We actually were asked this question when my kids enrolled for school, and I didn't fill the info in. I'm honestly not sure how to answer it.
The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.