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by Zakar
Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How Western civilization could collapse
Replies: 59
Views: 5426

Re: How Western civilization could collapse

http://www.penhook.org/destruction.jpg I've always loved that series of paintings. I've got the second of the series (Pastoral State) as my tablet background. :thumbup: Hudson River art is beautiful. Me too. :thumbup: Thomas Cole has to be one of my favourite artists. I have a print of the first (s...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jamie Roberts selected for the Lions
Replies: 105
Views: 10011

Re: Jamie Roberts selected for the Lions

Mr. Very Popular wrote:Can he be described as a Bolter?
Can't really say he's bolted anywhere for some time.
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Gavin Henson selected for the lions: reports
Replies: 14
Views: 1517

Re: Gavin Henson selected for the lions: reports

Rumoured 23: 1. Marler 2. Hibbard 3. Lee 4. Toner 5. Attwood 6. Wood 7. Lydiate 8. Robshaw 9. Bergamasco 10. Gav Henson 11. Cuthbert 12. Jamie Roberts 13. Sam Burgess 14. Denny Solomona 15. Mike Brown 16. Harry Thacker 17. Adam Jones 18. Tony Buckley 19. Will Skelton 20. Tom Wood 21. Nick Phipps 22....
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 7:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Gavin Henson selected for the lions: reports
Replies: 14
Views: 1517

Gavin Henson selected for the lions: reports

My media insider (The guy that sells the Big Issue at Moorgate) had a scoop that you wouldn't believe. The orange one returneth!
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: So Sanzaar bros...
Replies: 43
Views: 2666

Re: So Sanzaar bros...

Can't believe the Saffers that have our back, whilst virtually all of the Aussies are sticking it in our back. Well, one is, and that's sufficient to genaralise about on PR. I'm sticking it in your front. I'll even cheer for the meat eaters teams over you. Still love NZ and it's people, but I can n...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: So Sanzaar bros...
Replies: 43
Views: 2666

Re: So Sanzaar bros...

Sorry broseph. Them. I'd usually back you, but Rugby needs the ABs taken down a peg. You're too damn good! We warned you. The Force - gooooone The Rebels - goooooone The Brumbies - gooooooone The Reds - gooooooooone Operation Trojan Gibson - can stay for now Where for art though, cvntron? :x You wa...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 1:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: So Sanzaar bros...
Replies: 43
Views: 2666

Re: So Sanzaar bros...

Sorry broseph. Them.

I'd usually back you, but Rugby needs the ABs taken down a peg. You're too damn good!
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jamie Roberts selected for the Lions
Replies: 105
Views: 10011

Re: Jamie Roberts selected for the Lions

I can assure you he himself doesn't know yet if he's been picked. I have heard the same rumour, and personally, I'd take him for his personality and his experience. But there's more rumours than a Fleetwood Mac convention so far. I've heard he's as sound as a pre brexit pound. Be a great tour capta...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 12:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Doesn't Give A Shite Who Gatland Picks for the Lions
Replies: 177
Views: 22336

Re: The Doesn't Give A Shite Who Gatland Picks for the Lions

Agreed.

I'd normally back my Anzac brothers, but I think the best thing for rugby right now would be a Lions win.

I'll officially adopt Dr Jaw if he's selected. I farking love how the Welsh announcers pronounce his name :thumbup:
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

Bimbo: If you read all that, you'll find out why being offended won't be anywhere near enough :thumbup:
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 12:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby Bok Barometer tracking weekly
Replies: 564
Views: 43881

Re: Super Rugby Bok Barometer tracking weekly

NB: I don't intend this to troll in any way. Just curious What would an all POC Bok team look like right now? An uneducated view would have 1. BeaSt 2. Bongi 3. Nkanye 4. Kings Guy 5. ? 6. Notshe 7. Kolisi 8. Carr 9. Page 10. Jantjies (or is Bosch? I cant tell) 11. Rhule 12. ? 13. Am or Mapoe 14. Sk...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

Any other actual laws that require "reasonable" interpretation of an audiences reactions you can cite , this should be easy considering you know so much about he law. :lol: Really? I just grabbed the piece of legislation I happened to have open (the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 (Cwlth))...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Joseph and Launchbury omitted from Lions
Replies: 435
Views: 43167

Re: Joseph and Launchbury omitted from Lions

The funny thing is, 13 is a comparative (kiwis don't jump down my throat) weakness of the ABs. ALB is excellent but lacks experience. Fekitoa is not a great defender positionally (can hit anyone though)and might take off and not be in Hansens plans. Crotty, B Smith or SBW might play there but that'...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

Seneca of the Night wrote:Just out of interest, what has law got to do with this discussion? I think it's well known that Australian is pretty tight on this stuff.
I think it was a silver derailment that we all happily clamped down on, the rusty hook firmly lodged in our gills.
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Superugby to be reduced to 15 teams.
Replies: 1583
Views: 132737

Re: Superugby to be reduced to 15 teams.

TBH I bet Cox is licking his lips at being able to get out of his investment in the Rebels.
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Joseph and Launchbury omitted from Lions
Replies: 435
Views: 43167

Re: Joseph and Launchbury omitted from Lions

The funny thing is, 13 is a comparative (kiwis don't jump down my throat) weakness of the ABs. ALB is excellent but lacks experience. Fekitoa is not a great defender positionally (can hit anyone though)and might take off and not be in Hansens plans. Crotty, B Smith or SBW might play there but that's...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Battle of Berkeley
Replies: 1066
Views: 123922

Re: Battle of Berkely

Seneca of the Night wrote:
Zakar wrote:f**k Berkley seems like a hive of plum.
I doubt many of those people were students. The city merely provided the battlefield.
Perhaps. In any event the school tends to be full of entitled weirdos than would be marginalised to student union groups in any reasonable uni.
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

I'm not offended. But this is the second thread that you're acting like a bellend. It's a shame. I usually read what you say with interest. Perhaps I was wrong. Other than having a go at you, which I apologised for, how have I been 'acting like a bell end?' I've been stating facts by and large. It ...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

BTW this isn't illegal under 18c (which FWIW, needs some ammendment, but Bolt was right to be punished. He lied and made FAKE NEWS after all.) Fake news is now illegal in Australia? What about interpreted presentation? Is that covered by artistic expression ? Libel and defamation are, for example. ...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Battle of Berkeley
Replies: 1066
Views: 123922

Re: Battle of Berkely

fudge Berkley seems like a hive of wit kant.
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

Santa wrote:
I'm not offended. But this is the second thread that you're acting like a bellend. It's a shame. I usually read what you say with interest. Perhaps I was wrong.
Other than having a go at you, which I apologised for, how have I been 'acting like a bell end?' I've been stating facts by and large.
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

What's the penalty for mocking Putin?

Umbrella with a Polonium tip?
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

Know what a reasonable person is in an Australian legal context? Does anybody? Yes. Anybody who has studied Australian law as a start. Anyway, at least when I'm feeling like acting as a contrarian plum on a thread I freely declare it. For you it's your whole posting persona. I'm not being contraria...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

Santa wrote:
Zakar wrote:
Know what a reasonable person is in an Australian legal context?
Does anybody?
Yes. Anybody who has studied Australian law as a start.

Anyway, at least when I'm feeling like acting as a contrarian wit kant on a thread I freely declare it. For you it's your whole posting persona.
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

] Free speach has never been protected from civil action in Australia. Nothing has been thrown away. We've always had laws against libel and defamation. BTW this isn't illegal under 18c (which FWIW, needs some ammendment, but Bolt was right to be punished. He lied and made FAKE NEWS after all.) htt...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

:lol: , until judges are appointed by a right wing dictator or someone equally distasteful , and actually you're bang wrong most laws do not judge on the subjective and are written to avoid said subjectivity. .... said the man who clearly knows f**k all about the law. Really? Are you saying judges ...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

Silver, Bimboman etc. Please give a specific example of something that you believe ought to be lawful, but is unlawful because of the racial discrimination act. I have been asking this same question of every proponent of reform that I have encountered and have received not one satisfactory answer. ...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

Silver, Bimboman etc. Please give a specific example of something that you believe ought to be lawful, but is unlawful because of the racial discrimination act. I have been asking this same question of every proponent of reform that I have encountered and have received not one satisfactory answer. ...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scrumhalf FAIL
Replies: 45
Views: 4611

Re: Scrumhalf FAIL

Ban players from the in goal while the game is on. It's part of the field. 100% agree. Like in the Chiefs vs Cheetahs match the Cheetahs scored a try and all the reserves in tracksuits were celebrating with the try scorer. I know the try had been given and the play was dead but f**k off the field u...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

Here you are. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/04/05/its-now-illegal-in-russia-to-share-an-image-of-putin-as-a-gay-clown/?utm_term=.6e5205057d74 What is your opinion? I haven't got time to look into this. and I wouldn't just trust a fake-news source http://minjust.ru/mobile/ru...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

Here you are. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/04/05/its-now-illegal-in-russia-to-share-an-image-of-putin-as-a-gay-clown/?utm_term=.6e5205057d74 What is your opinion? I haven't got time to look into this. and I wouldn't just trust a fake-news source Squirmy squirmy squirm.
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

Nice to take offence on a community behalf. Offence should not be against the law. You are conflating... offence isn't illegal. Causing offense is. The Act requires responsibility and imposes accountability. Its a stupid Act. But the sane need to awake from their sleep and start resisting this nons...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: "Sydney is hell on earth compared to Auckland" - Ocker lad
Replies: 101
Views: 7782

Re: "Sydney is hell on earth compared to Auckland" - Ocker l

Brisbane is like living in hot Canberra that gets flooded four times a year.
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

Silver wrote:WTF are house prices being discussed under a thread on freedom of speech.
More important
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

And this case was clearly an assault of free speech. You couldn't get a better example. You make the common mistake of assuming there is a guarantee of free speech in place. There isn't. What is in place is legislation requiring a level of care be taken to ensure discrimination doesn't occur. It's ...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: "Sydney is hell on earth compared to Auckland" - Ocker lad
Replies: 101
Views: 7782

Re: "Sydney is hell on earth compared to Auckland" - Ocker l

Farva wrote:Home grown beetroot is one of life's wonders.
Forget that canned garbage.
In a roast or soup yes. But not in a burger.
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: An essay on freedom of speech.
Replies: 203
Views: 13007

Re: An essay on freedom of speech.

And this case was clearly an assault of free speech. You couldn't get a better example. You make the common mistake of assuming there is a guarantee of free speech in place. There isn't. What is in place is legislation requiring a level of care be taken to ensure discrimination doesn't occur. It's ...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: "Sydney is hell on earth compared to Auckland" - Ocker lad
Replies: 101
Views: 7782

Re: "Sydney is hell on earth compared to Auckland" - Ocker l

bimboman wrote:Leeks are a wonderful food forming parts of fine dining across the globe! You c unts put beetroot in burgers and don't eat leeks. :roll:
Leeks are fine.

Beetroot on a burger is divine. Have you not had pickles on a burger? Same idea.
by Zakar
Tue Apr 18, 2017 7:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: "Sydney is hell on earth compared to Auckland" - Ocker lad
Replies: 101
Views: 7782

Re: "Sydney is hell on earth compared to Auckland" - Ocker l

fraz wrote:
guy smiley wrote: Add smashed avo to it :nod:
I don't know wtf vogels is, but smashed avo and vegemite is the food of the gods.
Looking at the pip index, is there any wonder that the smashed avo is such a delicacy in sydney? It's like Turtle gonad soup to the Chinese.