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by Thomas
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29331
Views: 2058819

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

When the 'toots go all in, they go all farken in.

Lovely stuff.
by Thomas
Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29331
Views: 2058819

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Remember when we all saw him sing that song "I fought the law and Bruce won?"

:lol:

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by Thomas
Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Sonny Blount wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:02 am
Thomas wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:59 am
MungoMan wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:46 am
Is there any chance you can take up fishing or restoring old cars or gardening or ultramarathons or all of these?

Anything that will stop you stinking up threads will be fine.
:lol:

Good old Sonny "White Lives Matter" Blount.
It was not me who introduced the racial bigotry.
:lol:
by Thomas
Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

So... basically you're full of shit. No. Shootings where more than 1 person is injured are dominated by Black Americans. Is there any chance you can take up fishing or restoring old cars or gardening or ultramarathons or all of these? Anything that will stop you stinking up threads will be fine. :l...
by Thomas
Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29331
Views: 2058819

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Sensible Stephen wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:38 am He escaped the lions den but went back for his hat. :lol:
Just beautiful. I listened to the livestream and Justice Lee was so bloody eloquent.

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by Thomas
Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Sonny Blount wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:57 am
Thomas wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:48 am
Sonny Blount wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:46 am

She is far from conservative.
She just happens to share the same views as conservatives. Got it.
That's very poor mental processing.
Dunno. Being outwardly Islamophobic despite all evidence seems like a pretty standard conservative view.
by Thomas
Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

But doesnt explain her casually linking the Bondi attack to that, when it had nothing to do with Jewish people, or any other religious or ethnic group. She made a incorrect assumption and apologised. It was an assumption understandably made by a lot of people. Also what’s the problem with supportin...
by Thomas
Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

I don't know who or what Rachel Riley is or does but she seems to have been a right wit kant on Twitter. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLJmiixW8AAqJdg?format=jpg&name=medium She's "apologised" but only because she was told to. Man, UK conservatives are really gross people. She is far from conservativ...
by Thomas
Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

And it helps explain why she is alarmed by the calls for a ‘global intifada’ heard on the streets of the uk But doesnt explain her casually linking the Bondi attack to that, when it had nothing to do with Jewish people, or any other religious or ethnic group. She made a incorrect assumption and apo...
by Thomas
Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

I don't know who or what Rachel Riley is or does but she seems to have been a right wit kant on Twitter.

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She's "apologised" but only because she was told to. Man, UK conservatives are really gross people.
by Thomas
Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 88
Views: 1830

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

It's an interesting point. The location they a put in is often a nice environment, but they also create a nice environment on their own. Some of my favourite places in NSW are dams. Same. I love a good dam. I'm a sportsfisherman and spend a lot of time on them. They are always problematic though. :...
by Thomas
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 88
Views: 1830

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

QLD govts. Flagship PHES project is coming under environmental pressure https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/queensland/borumba-pumped-hydro-by-queensland-hydro-allegedly-on-pause-not-approved/news-story/19dae41535ed22f9365d0e59c20d7aa6?btr=8778694a99776c8ecdb5b433d87d1aff I reckon this will go t...
by Thomas
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9625
Views: 296785

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

I agree too, mungoes always tell us they have the skillz, to only hit up for 5 tackles then kick away possession. There may be some truth in saying some League players in Australia have better catch and passing skills compared to some Rugby players in Australia. League is a simple game with players...
by Thomas
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 88
Views: 1830

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

QLD govts. Flagship PHES project is coming under environmental pressure https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/queensland/borumba-pumped-hydro-by-queensland-hydro-allegedly-on-pause-not-approved/news-story/19dae41535ed22f9365d0e59c20d7aa6?btr=8778694a99776c8ecdb5b433d87d1aff I reckon this will go t...
by Thomas
Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Yeah, an open and shut defo case based on a tweet from some unhinged person.

Fits well with their business model of funding defamation cases for rapists and murdering war criminals.
by Thomas
Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

A security guard killed during the Bondi Junction mass stabbing has been identified. The Admadiyya Muslim Community of Australia says it is mourning the loss of Faraz Tahir, “a cherished member of our community and a dedicated security guard who tragically lost his life while serving the public dur...
by Thomas
Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9625
Views: 296785

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

The very things hoped for from players - mainly backs, of course - brought over from league. And likely cheaper. Retaining the most promising rugby / dual code youngsters would also be nice, but the problem there is the competition from NRL clubs; not only much richer in aggregate but with infinite...
by Thomas
Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9625
Views: 296785

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Based on this weekends results, should we, instead of paying over the top amounts of money to poach mungo wingers, instead start just recruiting from the sevens team? Has there ever been a sevens player who hasn't made a top transition to 15s? It's almost like focussing on handling, ball skills and...
by Thomas
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9625
Views: 296785

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Based on this weekends results, should we, instead of paying over the top amounts of money to poach mungo wingers, instead start just recruiting from the sevens team? Has there ever been a sevens player who hasn't made a top transition to 15s? It's almost like focussing on handling, ball skills and...
by Thomas
Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Sounds far beyond a domestic incident. Islamic terrorism making a comeback here? Hope terrorist 2 also cops a bullet. Baby stabbed too. The religion of peace strikes again? Might want to just ease up on the anti-Islam stuff until we know more, hey? Bloke was wearing an Australian rugby league jerse...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Channel 7 tentatively saying he was known to police and his name was Benjamin Cohen but this is Channel 7 so take a huge grain of salt with that.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 88
Views: 1830

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

: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. A simply fantastic piece of capitalism, dig coal export it to China they burn ...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Bindi wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:10 am
Thomas wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:05 am
Enzedder wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:04 am

Absolutely none allowed unless hunting
Nah, not at all. It's pretty easy to get a gun if you want to in Australia. My mates has a bunch of them in a safe.
You need a licence (which I have). Handguns are very difficult and locked down. No semi- or fully autos.
Exactly.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Absolutely none allowed unless hunting Nah, not at all. It's pretty easy to get a gun if you want to in Australia. My mates has a bunch of them in a safe. What would happen if you carried one downtown or the cops found one in your car? Assume you had a licence. You'd be in big trouble, unless you w...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Enzedder wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:04 am
Deadtigers wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:31 am American here, What are gun laws?
Absolutely none allowed unless hunting
Nah, not at all. It's pretty easy to get a gun if you want to in Australia. My mates has a bunch of them in a safe.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Looks like he's off his chops.

He's also dead.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

bimboman wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:59 am
Bloke was wearing an Australian rugby league jersey.

Bloody league fans. Let’s ban em.
I've heard Rugby Australia is looking to sign him.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

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by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 266
Views: 6053

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Sounds far beyond a domestic incident. Islamic terrorism making a comeback here? Hope terrorist 2 also cops a bullet. Baby stabbed too. The religion of peace strikes again? Might want to just ease up on the anti-Islam stuff until we know more, hey? Bloke was wearing an Australian rugby league jersey.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3288

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

Who's offering the cheap blowies?
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 88
Views: 1830

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

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. I have no idea of the tech, I just work out where the water goes so they don't get flooded. Good stuff. Good niche to be in for your firm, get a name for being the ...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 88
Views: 1830

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

:lol: This thread is like catnip for Farva as well 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. Issue with QLD is powerlink. Wa...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 88
Views: 1830

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

: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? Most work we do is with solar farms with ...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 88
Views: 1830

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

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.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 88
Views: 1830

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

Disgraceful call out thread aimed at Fat Albert :lol: :lol: This thread is like catnip for Farva as well 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'...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 88
Views: 1830

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

Never been totally convinced by wave energy, broadly speaking. The maths makes sense and the technology is relatively simple however the operating environment, connection process and lifecycle costs are far more complex then other simple solutions. I'm a structural engineer, so take anything I say ...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3288

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 Thomas
Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rebels Drua
Replies: 158
Views: 2383

Re: Rebels Drua

If you don’t know what your elbows are doing when they cock themselves and drive downwards, hard - then you have my deepest sympathies for your serious neurological condition :lol: He literally looks down at Canham, drives his elbow into his skull and looks away. Nothing accidental or reckless abou...
by Thomas
Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rebels Drua
Replies: 158
Views: 2383

Re: Rebels Drua

I think the Fijian media and their head coach feed the siege, everyone is out to get us mentality. Might fire then up, which is good and bad as we have seen. Fijians on social media are rabid and irrational at the best of times. This is like a can of petrol thrown at a fire. I usually have a bit of...
by Thomas
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........
Replies: 26
Views: 642

Re: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........

sunnybanana wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:40 am Good on the Aus judiciary for taking action :thumbup:
Our government will take any opportunity to deport a Kiwi.