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by tubbyj
Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Why is your name a play on Eugenics? Is it because Labour is not socialist enough for you?
by tubbyj
Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I guess everyone can enjoy their height then. Unless enjoyment is only possible if one uses their height to look down on others. That'd be pretty sad, don't you think? Spot on. Knowing that people out there are gaining happiness, wealth, health, shelter, etc, at another's expense and counting that ...
by tubbyj
Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

If you are honestly attempting to say that ‘good intentions’ will only lead to this type of dictatorship ? That labour or the Greens would / could lead us to a similar place ? You’d be both paranoid and extremely wrong . Did social security turn us into a brutal authoritarian state , did the NHS le...
by tubbyj
Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Robert Gabriel Mugabe (/mʊˈɡɑːbi/;[1] Shona: [muɡaɓe]; 21 February 1924 – 6 September 2019) was a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who served as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 1987 and then as President from 1987 to 2017. He served as Leader of the Zimbabwe African National Union (Z...
by tubbyj
Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Robert Gabriel Mugabe (/mʊˈɡɑːbi/;[1] Shona: [muɡaɓe]; 21 February 1924 – 6 September 2019) was a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who served as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 1987 and then as President from 1987 to 2017. He served as Leader of the Zimbabwe African National Union (Z...
by tubbyj
Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Water off a ducks back mate At least we know you won't mind when you're eaten. Perhaps it will happen before Aotearoa is converted into Zimbabwe, as you seem determined to ensure. :lol: Zimbabwe?? you mean the country that was a forerunner for alot of Labour/Greens failed policies. What are your ne...
by tubbyj
Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

So how do you guys explain the movement often referenced in the NZ news media to close the gender pay gap then? Even though it is illegal in NZ and every Western country to pay men and woman differently for the same work. If that is not about equity (or 'all animals are equal, but some animals are m...
by tubbyj
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OJ gone....
Replies: 107
Views: 2872

Re: OJ gone....

On advise from his lawyer. They wanted to make sure they would have grounds for a mistrial based on him not being able to receive a fair trail due to the car chase causing prejudice amongst potential juries (it certainly worked on you). While not the kind you mean there was a conspiracy of a kind b...
by tubbyj
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I don’t live in Merivale , I live in the central city. And hypocritically* I prefer a level of comfort compared to when I did live in Linwood let alone when was homeless whilst in Sydney . I remember you posting a picture of a house you were thinking of buying years back when you said you were work...
by tubbyj
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

On International Woman's Day two years ago me and my work mates got shown that cartoon by our Health and Safety, Manager, Inventory Manager and Payroll Administer. So I think you will find it is not just on me.
by tubbyj
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

https://www.health.com/thmb/UDKjvny-R1c2CswGIZzHrpuXOCw=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/IISC_EqualityEquity-b19db87d63d1464192a8d5b508fd7237.png This diagram is commonly used in inclusive education to differentiate between equality and equity. I think it's bro...
by tubbyj
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Yet you live in Merivale why not Linwood? I don’t live in Merivale , I live in the central city. And hypocritically* I prefer a level of comfort compared to when I did live in Linwood let alone when was homeless whilst in Sydney . I remember you posting a picture of a house you were thinking of buy...
by tubbyj
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Certainly its ideology is more ‘caring’ and was intended by Christian capitalists to be a more ‘realistic’ attempt at socialism. I do active works - that what makes me more ‘caring’ whatever the hell that means , that satisfies what passes as my personal ideology. 10’s of thousands are far more ded...
by tubbyj
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Yet you live in Merivale why not Linwood?
by tubbyj
Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OJ gone....
Replies: 107
Views: 2872

Re: OJ gone....

On advise from his lawyer. They wanted to make sure they would have grounds for a mistrial based on him not being able to receive a fair trail due to the car chase causing prejudice amongst potential juries (it certainly worked on you). While not the kind you mean there was a conspiracy of a kind by...
by tubbyj
Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I caught up with an old friend at a rugby game yesterday. His university studies were in commerce, and he used to strongly favour equality versus equity. After raising his son for 20+ years who has severe autism, including his experiences of navigating the disability support system and dealing with...
by tubbyj
Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

In regards to where I've been positioned on the political spectrum throughout my life, I most certainly grew up in the Left household, slowly transitioned to the right when I studied economics, and have wavered back and forth across the center area for most of my life. I have two political values (...
by tubbyj
Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Lots of people change their political views either through a new focus or influence of changing values and priorities . I’m not sure University study had much to do with it . The worse Righties in my family were my uncle Alan ( BNZ ) and now brother in law . Ghastly unfeeling dishonest and complete...
by tubbyj
Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8
Replies: 210
Views: 2042

Re: The OFFICIAL Capt Hurricane Hurricanes vs Chiefs Thread - Super Rugby Round 8

That was a good game. Tough and well fought. The Canes bench was too strong for the Chiefs bench. Canes were relentless. A couple of dodgy contacts were concerning. I feel like we haven't learnt a lot after lax officiating in last year's Super Rugby - ultimately leading to one player being yellowed...
by tubbyj
Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OJ gone....
Replies: 107
Views: 2872

Re: OJ gone....

I don't think this is true. I've seen interviewers with jurors in which they showed an impressive grasp of the details of the case, and appeared to have taken their job very seriously. It's probably fair to say that the jurors (all black if I remember rightly) would have looked at the case through ...
by tubbyj
Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3313

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

I never thought Muttonmong would have competition for worst kiwi. I like to think he's someone's alt and he's doing this for shits and giggles. But a good chunk of me understands that although Kiwi fans on here are mostly gracious and will congratulate the opposition after a win this guy is literal...
by tubbyj
Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3313

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

^^^Frustrating for a team to be the Crusaders bridesmaids for so long and just when the Chiefs finally look to have a clear path to the altar up springs bridezilla in the form of the Hurricanes. Poor old Chiefs fans.
by tubbyj
Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3313

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

Fair play though well done to the Tahs and all the Aussie Fans deserved win in the end. In recent times you always seem to get up and play way better against us than any other team. Wasn't the cripple fight some are making out. Both teams produced some sparkling attacking play and were strong in som...
by tubbyj
Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3313

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

Who won? The Aussies. Every Aussie poster has assembled to celebrate like a deprived dog given a bowl of food for the first time in months, like the Irish used to do before they actually became consistently good. This thread would be 2 pages if the Crusaders won it is pages of grizzled Aussie battl...
by tubbyj
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3313

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

Jesus that was pea brain for the Crusaders. Rehiana should have just not taken the conversion let them charge it down and the game was over,
by tubbyj
Fri Apr 12, 2024 6:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OJ gone....
Replies: 107
Views: 2872

Re: OJ gone....

Yes do you think he did it?
by tubbyj
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OJ gone....
Replies: 107
Views: 2872

Re: OJ gone....

So long you narcissistic piece of sh!t. Once you've seen photos of the crime scene, what can be seen can not be unseen. If you had looked at those photos you would have seen Ron Goldman (a stong guy trained in self defense) had extensive marks on his knuckles and hands not from knife wounds but fro...
by tubbyj
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OJ gone....
Replies: 107
Views: 2872

Re: OJ gone....

So long you narcissistic piece of sh!t. Once you've seen photos of the crime scene, what can be seen can not be unseen. If you had looked at those photos you would have seen Ron Goldman (a stong guy trained in self defense) had extensive marks on his knuckles and hands not from knife wounds but fro...
by tubbyj
Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OJ gone....
Replies: 107
Views: 2872

Re: OJ gone....

Fair well sweet prince. Hopefully the Juice can find some peace now that he free of those who hounded him his whole life Agree too many who haven't looked at the facts around a case he was found not guilty of. People are as blinkered and prejudiced as the LAPD was. Never assumed it could be anyone ...
by tubbyj
Tue Apr 09, 2024 4:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 899
Views: 64250

Re: All Blacks 2024

I reckon Xavier Numia and Billy Procter have also put themselves in contention with some good early season form.
by tubbyj
Sun Apr 07, 2024 4:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 899
Views: 64250

Re: All Blacks 2024

Pakia Pakia wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:14 am
Grandpa wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 12:12 am
Pakia Pakia wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:38 pm So who are the new cap contenders?
Jacomb?
Ratima?
Love?
Iose?
Selby-Rickit?
They're almost straight out bolters Grandpa - rather than contenders.
I would say Ratima and Love are nailed on debuts this season if they stay uninjured.
by tubbyj
Wed Apr 03, 2024 3:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders 2024 Thread
Replies: 815
Views: 69975

Re: The Crusaders 2024 Thread

The 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season will be Fergus Burke's last with the Crusaders. The 24-year-old has signed a three-year deal with London-based club Saracens. He will play out the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season for the Crusaders, and the NPC season for Canterbury. We wish him all the bes...
by tubbyj
Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cam Roigard, Gooonnnneeee
Replies: 30
Views: 749

Re: Cam Roigard, Gooonnnneeee

Really is a shame as he had superstar potential was robbed of making a big impact last season by idiot Foster preferring the ginger and this year by injury. As Eminem says you do only tend to get one shot so I doubt we will see him reach superstar heights now.
by tubbyj
Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
Replies: 181
Views: 13108

Re: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!

FFS dick Hurricanes overplaying the great All Black hope to he gets injured. Roigard should come to the Crusaders next season where we will look after him better and manage his workload.
by tubbyj
Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 899
Views: 64250

Re: All Blacks 2024

Very well ! He wasn’t the reason his team lost . I think Sotutu has been a stand out myself . And I reckon Razor will pick him allowing him to shine at international level finally . The way Christie played last night must have given him a decent sniff at the greater squad surely ? I prefer Reihana ...
by tubbyj
Sat Mar 30, 2024 7:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?
Replies: 97
Views: 2494

Re: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?

Aumua should have been carded for that shot to Saunders head. Ref was quick to card the Highlanders and the TMO wanted to do Hicks as well but they don't seem to see the Hurricanes. Ultimately this will undo the Hurricanes either later in the season or next as the officials are not always going to b...
by tubbyj
Sat Mar 30, 2024 2:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 109
Views: 1684

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Hannah looked good at lock. Paired with Scott Barret they could be a good pair if Strange keeps getting injured. Was pleased Hotham went well after a couple of awful earlier displays in tandem with Kemara. I think David Havili may be finished as a 12 and should consider moving back to fullback. I gu...
by tubbyj
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 109
Views: 1684

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Get that up you Chiefs. Next time bring Damien Mackenzie if you want to win in Christchurch.
by tubbyj
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 109
Views: 1684

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Gutsy display by the Crusaders. Nothing like a coach resting their best player to fire the home team up.
by tubbyj
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52516
Views: 3494978

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Okay lets look at the figures. Average house price in NZ $930,495 with a 20% deposits $186,099 and mortgage of $744,396. Cost of Mortgage 7% interest = $52,107.72 Average rent 3/4 bedrooms $720 x 52 = $37,440 Tax of 30% on the rent is $11,323 so a net income from rental of $26,117 with no interest d...