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Hahaha fair call, NR
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My main issue with dole bludging is the lesson it teaches their children and how it can become generational. The poor are our main breeders, kids grow up with parents setting a bad example and going to bad quality public schools where it ends up hard to break the cycle. It’s one of the reasons even as someone without kids I’d love to see more of my tax money go to public schools to try and help these kids become better.
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That’s a load of garbage, Bushy. I went to one of the worst schools in Queensland (Albi would attest to that if he were still alive), and I turned out ok
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What were your parents like though?The Rickman wrote: ↑April 10, 2019, 9:43 pm That’s a load of garbage, Bushy. I went to one of the worst schools in Queensland (Albi would attest to that if he were still alive), and I turned out ok
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You spend more than $239 in one session..The Rickman wrote:Like I said, I literally spend more in one session down the pub than my tax for the year goes towards Newstart, so the next time someone tells you all their tax is paying for "dole bludgers", just punch them in the throat for me.
Well **** me, your shout then..
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$239? Wow, you must pay a LOT more tax than I do, Timmy!-TW- wrote:You spend more than $239 in one session..The Rickman wrote:Like I said, I literally spend more in one session down the pub than my tax for the year goes towards Newstart, so the next time someone tells you all their tax is paying for "dole bludgers", just punch them in the throat for me.
Well **** me, your shout then..
Well done!
I... I think it’s YOUR shout!
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I contacted that school and they were of the opinion it's improved since you finished. Said something about raising the lowest common denominator but I didn't really understand.The Rickman wrote: ↑April 10, 2019, 9:43 pm That’s a load of garbage, Bushy. I went to one of the worst schools in Queensland (Albi would attest to that if he were still alive), and I turned out ok
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Federal election announced for May 8. Not looking forward to the next 4 weeks.
Come to think of it I'm not looking forward to the few years following either.
Come to think of it I'm not looking forward to the few years following either.
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I dunno, I'm sure ScoMo will go a lot better when he knows he has a full term ahead of him.Northern Raider wrote: ↑April 11, 2019, 8:50 am Federal election announced for May 8. Not looking forward to the next 4 weeks.
Come to think of it I'm not looking forward to the few years following either.
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He really should’ve called the election the moment he lost the vote on that MediVac bill. Parliament has barely even sat this year? Imagine trying to stretch out your grasp on power that little bit longer.
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May 18, 5.5 weeksNorthern Raider wrote:Federal election announced for May 8. Not looking forward to the next 4 weeks.
Come to think of it I'm not looking forward to the few years following either.
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Are you still predicting a LNP win?The Rickman wrote:I dunno, I'm sure ScoMo will go a lot better when he knows he has a full term ahead of him.Northern Raider wrote: ↑April 11, 2019, 8:50 am Federal election announced for May 8. Not looking forward to the next 4 weeks.
Come to think of it I'm not looking forward to the few years following either.
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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Even worsegangrenous wrote: ↑April 11, 2019, 12:17 pmMay 18, 5.5 weeksNorthern Raider wrote:Federal election announced for May 8. Not looking forward to the next 4 weeks.
Come to think of it I'm not looking forward to the few years following either.
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Bill Shorten could still win it for the LNPT_R wrote: ↑April 11, 2019, 12:55 pmAre you still predicting a LNP win?The Rickman wrote:I dunno, I'm sure ScoMo will go a lot better when he knows he has a full term ahead of him.Northern Raider wrote: ↑April 11, 2019, 8:50 am Federal election announced for May 8. Not looking forward to the next 4 weeks.
Come to think of it I'm not looking forward to the few years following either.
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As much as I despise Shorten, I cannot imagine how the country could vote for the LNP
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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You said it yourself. It's because they despise Shorten. He's the only person standing in the way of a landslide ALP victory.
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Yup.T_R wrote: ↑April 11, 2019, 12:55 pmAre you still predicting a LNP win?The Rickman wrote:I dunno, I'm sure ScoMo will go a lot better when he knows he has a full term ahead of him.Northern Raider wrote: ↑April 11, 2019, 8:50 am Federal election announced for May 8. Not looking forward to the next 4 weeks.
Come to think of it I'm not looking forward to the few years following either.
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I tend to agree, I don't think it's as cut and dried as people think for Labor
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This country was dumb enough to vote for Tony Abbott. It is definitely dumb enough to elect Scott Morrison.
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But are we so dumb that we would vote for Bill Shorten?Green eyed Mick wrote:This country was dumb enough to vote for Tony Abbott. It is definitely dumb enough to elect Scott Morrison.
At least we're not dumb enough to vote for Di Natale - you have to give us credit for that.
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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Morrison, Shorten, Di Natale, Hanson. Seriously, who can you vote for without appearing stupid?T_R wrote: ↑April 11, 2019, 7:14 pmBut are we so dumb that we would vote for Bill Shorten?Green eyed Mick wrote:This country was dumb enough to vote for Tony Abbott. It is definitely dumb enough to elect Scott Morrison.
At least we're not dumb enough to vote for Di Natale - you have to give us credit for that.
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Anning? He seems nice.Northern Raider wrote:Morrison, Shorten, Di Natale, Hanson. Seriously, who can you vote for without appearing stupid?T_R wrote: ↑April 11, 2019, 7:14 pmBut are we so dumb that we would vote for Bill Shorten?Green eyed Mick wrote:This country was dumb enough to vote for Tony Abbott. It is definitely dumb enough to elect Scott Morrison.
At least we're not dumb enough to vote for Di Natale - you have to give us credit for that.
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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A vote for Labor is a vote for Greens.T_R wrote:But are we so dumb that we would vote for Bill Shorten?Green eyed Mick wrote:This country was dumb enough to vote for Tony Abbott. It is definitely dumb enough to elect Scott Morrison.
At least we're not dumb enough to vote for Di Natale - you have to give us credit for that.
As for the welfare debate, i have a mate....dumb as a stone boat, 58, no intention of working fulltime, lives in his car (unregistered) at Byron Bay, off his medication and in a very dangerous place with his physical and mental health.
He refuses to work. What does he do? Well, he hangs around cafes, drinking coffee, talking to people and telling them he's making the 3rd movie in Mel Gibson's The Passion trilogy.
Yep. Our tax dollars are paying for that.
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Hope it's a good movie thendubby wrote: ↑April 11, 2019, 9:24 pmA vote for Labor is a vote for Greens.T_R wrote:But are we so dumb that we would vote for Bill Shorten?Green eyed Mick wrote:This country was dumb enough to vote for Tony Abbott. It is definitely dumb enough to elect Scott Morrison.
At least we're not dumb enough to vote for Di Natale - you have to give us credit for that.
As for the welfare debate, i have a mate....dumb as a stone boat, 58, no intention of working fulltime, lives in his car (unregistered) at Byron Bay, off his medication and in a very dangerous place with his physical and mental health.
He refuses to work. What does he do? Well, he hangs around cafes, drinking coffee, talking to people and telling them he's making the 3rd movie in Mel Gibson's The Passion trilogy.
Yep. Our tax dollars are paying for that.
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Sounds like someone that the good citizens of Byron would elect as their mayor.dubby wrote:A vote for Labor is a vote for Greens.T_R wrote:But are we so dumb that we would vote for Bill Shorten?Green eyed Mick wrote:This country was dumb enough to vote for Tony Abbott. It is definitely dumb enough to elect Scott Morrison.
At least we're not dumb enough to vote for Di Natale - you have to give us credit for that.
As for the welfare debate, i have a mate....dumb as a stone boat, 58, no intention of working fulltime, lives in his car (unregistered) at Byron Bay, off his medication and in a very dangerous place with his physical and mental health.
He refuses to work. What does he do? Well, he hangs around cafes, drinking coffee, talking to people and telling them he's making the 3rd movie in Mel Gibson's The Passion trilogy.
Yep. Our tax dollars are paying for that.
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ABC vote compass is back.
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And how much of your hard earned tax dollars goes towards that, dubs? Hot tip: for a whole year it's less than said mate spends on coffee in a week.dubby wrote: ↑April 11, 2019, 9:24 pmA vote for Labor is a vote for Greens.T_R wrote:But are we so dumb that we would vote for Bill Shorten?Green eyed Mick wrote:This country was dumb enough to vote for Tony Abbott. It is definitely dumb enough to elect Scott Morrison.
At least we're not dumb enough to vote for Di Natale - you have to give us credit for that.
As for the welfare debate, i have a mate....dumb as a stone boat, 58, no intention of working fulltime, lives in his car (unregistered) at Byron Bay, off his medication and in a very dangerous place with his physical and mental health.
He refuses to work. What does he do? Well, he hangs around cafes, drinking coffee, talking to people and telling them he's making the 3rd movie in Mel Gibson's The Passion trilogy.
Yep. Our tax dollars are paying for that.
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Who will give me odds on Israel Folau showing up as a political candidate in Western Sydney in the next, say, 5 years? I have a little theory.
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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I don’t know, surely a candidate needs a basic level of intelligence, even Hanson looks like a genius beside him.
If he does run it will be as an obvious puppet, the question will be who is pulling his strings.
If he does run it will be as an obvious puppet, the question will be who is pulling his strings.
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Malcolm Roberts is the lead QLD candidate so this obviously isn't true.
The bloke doesn't even believe in Surnames and in the past has stated there is no such thing as a government.
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He can at least put a few coherent sentences together even though they may be factually incorrect.
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Just had a go at ABC vote compass. Some of the questions feel a bit loaded e.g. How much should wealthier people pay in tax? Less, More, Same.
Its all relative. Pretty much anybody reading it will consider those above them to be "wealthier" but not feel they are wealthy themselves. Its also human nature that people want to pay less tax and those with more money to pay more tax to compensate. FTR its only the Greens who's policies fall into the 'More' category.
Its all relative. Pretty much anybody reading it will consider those above them to be "wealthier" but not feel they are wealthy themselves. Its also human nature that people want to pay less tax and those with more money to pay more tax to compensate. FTR its only the Greens who's policies fall into the 'More' category.
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Gap is narrowing 2pp, now 51-49 to Labor
Bradbury looking shaky
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I've said it from the word go... Bill Shorten is unelectable.
The only person who's going to do a Bradbury here is Scott Morrison.
The only person who's going to do a Bradbury here is Scott Morrison.
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Haha this would be a hell of an act two if you get this right after absolutely smoking the donald trump thingThe Rickman wrote: ↑April 29, 2019, 1:58 pm I've said it from the word go... Bill Shorten is unelectable.
The only person who's going to do a Bradbury here is Scott Morrison.