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by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
Replies: 121
Views: 2979

Re: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !

Rugby is a great game. That any solid club man can get a game in a new country for a while, chase the girls, make some friends - is one of the strengths of our game.
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53463
Views: 2340215

Re: War in Ukraine...

themaddog wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:07 pm
El Homerino wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:44 pm
Frodder wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:51 pm

Go on, who is he chief?
Its not Ronnie f**king Pickering is it?
He read about me in the Tehran Times.
:lol:
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18188
Views: 830987

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

El Homerino wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:55 pm
Saint wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:30 pm
bimboman wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:22 pm

Yet still worth more than there issue price
How many more days do you think that condition will last?
He wants it to fail and fail quick. He'll still come out with a out $1 billion
Why?
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18188
Views: 830987

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

I wonder how much he’ll be able to extract before it shits itself My guess is a few hundred million. Not bad for a legal scam* *IMO, DYOR etc LOL That's what I initially thought he might get out of this. Now I'm not so sure it'll even be that much. I sincerely hope you’re right IMO the man is a con...
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53463
Views: 2340215

Re: War in Ukraine...

The Russian army cannot make a breakthrough on the territory of Ukraine, which is why it is guided by an approach in the spirit of “maybe you’ll get lucky somewhere” without taking into account losses. This was stated by the Chief of the General Staff of the Estonian Defense Forces, Major General E...
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18188
Views: 830987

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Hardly a concern

When it drops below, it’ll be ‘trading at a discount’

Then ‘trading at a substantial discount’

And so on. Until the carcass is clean
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18188
Views: 830987

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

This is going to be a bloodbath. Some fvcking diamondhand cracker hick will still be holding at the end though, bless them - sticking it to the libs Down another 14.7% today to $22.84, wiping another $300 million off of the Orange man's holding Yet still worth more than there issue price LOL. Ever ...
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Reds 2024 - too early for Kiss out?
Replies: 32
Views: 1028

Re: Reds 2024 - too early for Kiss out?

mojo wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:03 am McDermott and McReight both out for 3 weeks, although Fraser might get 2 if he completes the head contact course.

Season just keeps getting better for the Reds...
Wait, so you get 3 weeks for an accidental headclash

…but two weeks for a deliberate headbutt

What am I missing?
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18188
Views: 830987

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

I wonder how much he’ll be able to extract before it shits itself

My guess is a few hundred million. Not bad for a legal scam*




*IMO, DYOR etc LOL
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53463
Views: 2340215

Re: War in Ukraine...

The BBC and the Tehran Times. Bedfellows
Who knew
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53463
Views: 2340215

Re: War in Ukraine...

The Tehran Times has got nothing on the Daily Tehran Mail.
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53463
Views: 2340215

Re: War in Ukraine...

Watch this for how disinformation trolls like 2019 operate
Slightly different topic but same M.O

https://youtu.be/Pklg1Pq0Rg8?si=sEhRjvMLQHfyo7f2

Chinese government? We are honoured to get a whole troll to ourselves.
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53463
Views: 2340215

Re: War in Ukraine...

Yeah, because Britain and Palestinians and the feelz
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53463
Views: 2340215

Re: War in Ukraine...

:lol:
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53463
Views: 2340215

Re: War in Ukraine...

November2019 wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:05 pm
shanky wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:04 pm Jesus, what an absolute fcking arseclown
good point, well argued, ta
About as well argued as your pile of shite, but at least mine was concise.
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53463
Views: 2340215

Re: War in Ukraine...

Jesus, what an absolute fcking arseclown
by shanky
Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18188
Views: 830987

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Ted. wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:32 pm Donny is moving fast to realise on his scam stock.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/truth-so ... 20178.html
This is going to be a bloodbath. Some fvcking diamondhand cracker hick will still be holding at the end though, bless them - sticking it to the libs
by shanky
Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Investing
Replies: 423
Views: 18439

Re: Investing

Anyone do some 'wide moat' investing? I've got a bit of BerkshireHathaway but worried the arse will fall out of it once Buffet kicks it. I think I'll pull the trigger on the VanEks Wide Moat ETF. For your interest This guy follows Buffet quite closely https://youtu.be/wa35gfoVyuY?si=qtn3WvNs8DcnVClV
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3288

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

TBH, I thought the game was over.

I would have settled for a draw. Sometimes you get a lucky break. We got one.
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9625
Views: 296778

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

At the end of the day, a Brumbies fan will bend the WBs out of shape to accomodate another Brumbies player It’s probably treasonous, if you think about it I’m not one to boast about the magnanimity and impartiality that I’m known for; however there are only 3 Reds in Towny’s Wallaby Certainties XV....
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3288

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

towny wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:11 am That’s very specific. And surprisingly arousing.
:lol:
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9625
Views: 296778

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

At the end of the day, a Brumbies fan will bend the WBs out of shape to accomodate another Brumbies player

It’s probably treasonous, if you think about it
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3288

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

Thomas wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:01 am Who's offering the cheap blowies?
Lubricated with the bitter, bitter tears of a faded former star

“7 titles?! 7 titles?! What’s that? Say my name! Stop gargling! Say my name!”
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3288

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

So, after all that success, you’re reduced to blaming the ref Sad state of affairs. How are the mighty fallen Living off caviar for years, now offering $5 blow jobs in a Darlo alleyway Are you blind as well as stupid. I never blamed proud former Waratahs player Nick Berry for the loss. I simply sug...
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9625
Views: 296778

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Zakar wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:54 am
shanky wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:15 am Where was Lonergan born?
Where did he go to school?

I feel the need to know these things
He's a tuggranong boy IIRC.
Did he make any visits to the coast as a youngster?
The snow?
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 87
Views: 1803

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

OK. Understood.
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9625
Views: 296778

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Where was Lonergan born?
Where did he go to school?

I feel the need to know these things
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3288

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

Yes. Reds, born and bred
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 87
Views: 1803

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

Pretty good article on the situation in QLD https://reneweconomy.com.au/why-eight-hour-batteries-are-smarter-choice-than-pumped-hydro-for-queensland/amp/ That’s not a good article at all. But, like I said, not interested in arguing. :thumbup: :lol: Why is it funny. You’re the expert, I acknowledge ...
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 87
Views: 1803

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

ROLDY wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:33 am
shanky wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:21 am OK, if you say so
Pretty good article on the situation in QLD

https://reneweconomy.com.au/why-eight-h ... sland/amp/
That’s not a good article at all.

But, like I said, not interested in arguing. :thumbup:
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 87
Views: 1803

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

Heaps of coal mines are putting them in to assist with auxiliary power. Hard to find a coal mine in QLD that doesn't have some sort of renewable energy generation. Cool. You doing much with batteries? Most work we do is with solar farms with a BESS attached. Loads in western downs and central QLD. ...
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3288

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

Oh my

I’ll pass on the $5 blowie thanks.
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3288

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

Perhaps, like Lance Armstrong famously did, you can sit in your trophy room in your undies, admiring your 7 titles Meanwhile, the Waratahs caravan roll on Anyway, I'm sure proud former Waratah Nick Berry's bizarre 81st minute intervention earned him a few free beers at the post game function from h...
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3288

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

Perhaps, like Lance Armstrong famously did, you can sit in your trophy room in your undies, admiring your 7 titles

Meanwhile, the Waratahs caravan roll on
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 87
Views: 1803

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

OK, if you say so
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3288

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

So, after all that success, you’re reduced to blaming the ref

Sad state of affairs. How are the mighty fallen

Living off caviar for years, now offering $5 blow jobs in a Darlo alleyway
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 87
Views: 1803

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

Because you can arbitrage the market with more duration
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3288

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

Pretty shitty way to lose a game. Sums our season unfortunately. Thought Berry was generous towards the Tahs all night, but that's probably my bias coming out. Every time they were in our half they earned a kickable penalty, yet they were perfect in defense for most of the game. Not sure a proud fo...
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 87
Views: 1803

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

Oh, he'll be all over it. I reckon we've got over a dozen solar or wind projects on our books (we tell them where they can build etc). There's a massive push in regional QLD where, you know, it's REALLY FARKEN SUNNY. Much movement on pumped hydro up there?. Sydney Water just announced a scheme near...
by shanky
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 87
Views: 1803

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

Thomas wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:00 am
shanky wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:57 am :thumbup: Your planet thanks you, and the sunshine state
Heaps of coal mines are putting them in to assist with auxiliary power. Hard to find a coal mine in QLD that doesn't have some sort of renewable energy generation.
Cool.

You doing much with batteries?