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- Fri May 22, 2020 12:08 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 9056030
Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
He really does have the best words and the best brain. “I tested very positively in another sense. So, this morning, yeah, I tested positively toward negative, right? No, I tested perfectly this morning. Meaning I tested negative. But that’s the way it’s taken, positively toward the negative.” Step...
- Thu May 21, 2020 8:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 9056030
Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
sorCrer wrote:BillW wrote:The fact that an idiot who left school at fourteen years old.
Some people who leave school at 14 keep learning. Some, like BillW, don't.
- Thu May 21, 2020 8:52 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Has anyone heard from Globus?
- Replies: 290
- Views: 44191
Re: Has anyone heard from Globus?
As always, it is impossible to outdo Globby! Stay safe, get well soon, and count your blessings.
- Wed May 20, 2020 7:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3371616
Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
iarmhiman wrote:You're not out of the woods Ali. There is some seasonality with this. I'd expect June/July to be high risk months for spreading in the southern Hemisphere especially the more south you go
The latest official advice that I have seen is that there is little or no seasonal influence.
- Wed May 20, 2020 6:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
- Replies: 61014
- Views: 3371616
Re: Coronavirus Thread. Virus v humans
iarmhiman wrote:You're not out of the woods Ali. There is some seasonality with this. I'd expect June/July to be high risk months for spreading in the southern Hemisphere especially the more south you go
The latest official advice that I have seen is that there is little or no seasonal influence.
- Tue May 19, 2020 8:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 9056030
Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
It also helps if you have no relevant qualifications, or any appropriate working experience.af73 wrote:To have a valid opinion you need to be a fan?
- Tue May 19, 2020 8:31 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Folau offered contract in Top 14
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4993
Re: Folau offered contract in Top 14
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12332246&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nzh_fb He turned it down of course but still proved those who were so sure he won't get another rugby contract wrong. The gift that just keeps giving. :lol: So if he and his...
- Tue May 19, 2020 1:48 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: China backlash?
- Replies: 1098
- Views: 131947
Re: China backlash?
:(( [ Can Tibet support itself? It does not have much of a history of enlightened government. It could well revert to being the feudal state that it was before China intervened in 1959. 98% of the population were serfs. Is that what you have in mind? That is bizarre logic. The Europeans should colon...
- Mon May 18, 2020 10:10 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 9056030
Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
happyhooker wrote:i think merry! is quite old.Short Man Syndrome wrote:We can’t let people with as little character or redemptive features as Trump hold public office without pillorying them - what if a child grows up thinking that he is some sort of role model?
Quite odd as well.
- Mon May 18, 2020 7:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: China backlash?
- Replies: 1098
- Views: 131947
Re: China backlash?
You have absolutely no evidence to support that assertion about Hong Kong and the hypothetical you raised could easily be solved in the short term with support of allied nations, it could be easily sorted in the medium term through desalination plants. Other than having lived and worked there for l...
- Mon May 18, 2020 3:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: China backlash?
- Replies: 1098
- Views: 131947
Re: China backlash?
We could support Tibet and Taiwan as a way to get back at them. The world should be doing that anyway and include Hong Kong too. Why Hong Kong? BTW, all the PRC would have to do is turn off their water supply to Hong Kong if some sort of independence was ever attempted. If it went to a vote, the ma...
- Mon May 18, 2020 3:45 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
- Replies: 29346
- Views: 2074048
Re: The Australian Politics Thread
60 odd countries are apparently on record as supporting an enquiry. Including Russia.
Which is not to say that PRC will forgive us, or forget our perfidy (as they see it).
Which is not to say that PRC will forgive us, or forget our perfidy (as they see it).
- Mon May 18, 2020 2:52 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 9056030
Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Arguably the single worst thing he has done was to give away huge tax cuts to the richest of the rich. How was the budget deficit going when things were so GREAT? Into the red, big time.
- Mon May 18, 2020 2:49 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
- Replies: 29346
- Views: 2074048
Re: The Australian Politics Thread
Pat the Ex Mat wrote:Well, if Scotty is going to be all Big Man in Parliament, it would be wise to create a back-up plan to exporting food and minerals to China first ...
I think he has shown a few times that he is not into strategic thinking. It is all tactical with Scummo.
- Sat May 16, 2020 3:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
- Replies: 29346
- Views: 2074048
Re: The Australian Politics Thread
There was a full page ad in the Qld papers, delineating the stages. It probably does not cover all the perms and coms, but it was good enough for me to understand what I needed to know. The pool in our building is open today!!!!!
The gym opens on 13th June.
The gym opens on 13th June.
- Sat May 16, 2020 2:06 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Rugby Australia crisis after financial deficit of $9.4 mill
- Replies: 757
- Views: 79917
Re: Rugby Australia crisis after financial deficit of $9.4 m
Na dont think he is one bit. Its pretty clear who are embarassing themselves in this thread. When are you gonna post more fansite G&GR garbage to back up your assertions :lol: Face it Grevious has been ragdolling your ass all through this thread, he is coming at it without a state bias, you just co...
- Fri May 15, 2020 7:45 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
- Replies: 29346
- Views: 2074048
Re: The Australian Politics Thread
28 per cent of the work-force are in "real jobs" and the rest of the population are not. Pretty dated sort of thinking, shirley. What about the impact of artificial intelligence and automation in general?
- Thu May 14, 2020 11:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 9056030
Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Double post, sorry. Although the question is worth asking twice.
- Thu May 14, 2020 11:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 9056030
Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Has Sen ever posted anything at all about rugby?
- Tue May 12, 2020 8:18 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ozzies: Richard Pusey
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3920
Re: Ozzies: Richard Pusey
Pat the Ex Mat wrote:
So we should just accept it then?
When will the vote be? I would vote for higher trucking costs. You would. That makes two. How many more "yes, higher costs please" votes can you rustle up?
Not sure if serious.
Every other country in the world copes
- Tue May 12, 2020 7:30 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ozzies: Richard Pusey
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3920
Re: Ozzies: Richard Pusey
Pat the Ex Mat wrote: The Trucking industry needs to sort itself out
Freight costs would have to go up. Costs associated with policing etc would also have to increase.
Nobody wants that to happen (except the poor bloody drivers and subbies). So it won't.
- Tue May 12, 2020 3:46 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ozzies: Richard Pusey
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3920
Re: Ozzies: Richard Pusey
100% There are plenty of Dick Pusey's getting around. My dear wife gets a bit antsy when somebody does something silly or aggressive when we are out driving. I keep telling her to stay cool, these days there are too many ratbags around, could be anywhere. Back in the good old, bad old, days, when a...
- Mon May 11, 2020 10:16 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Rugby Australia crisis after financial deficit of $9.4 mill
- Replies: 757
- Views: 79917
Re: Rugby Australia crisis after financial deficit of $9.4 m
Moncreif wrote:The Force won't be able to compete. They are an above average NRC team.
They have a good relationship with Eastwood. They can beef themselves up with a few of our players who are unwanted at the higher levels, for some reason.
- Sun May 10, 2020 7:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Good Golly. Little Richard Gooone
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2982
Re: Good Golly. Little Richard Gooone
Is anybody else old enough to remember when he threw all his valuables away and entered a monastery?
- Sun May 10, 2020 7:55 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
- Replies: 29346
- Views: 2074048
Re: The Australian Politics Thread
Each day NZ reports out their confirmed and probable numbers, which makes up their total covid19 numbers for the day. I’m just wondering if Australia use the same format for their daily numbers that’s all. I can tell you the criteria for probable if you want? FWIW I have never seen any Covid-19 sta...
- Sun May 10, 2020 7:34 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
- Replies: 29346
- Views: 2074048
Re: The Australian Politics Thread
Each day NZ reports out their confirmed and probable numbers, which makes up their total covid19 numbers for the day. I’m just wondering if Australia use the same format for their daily numbers that’s all. I can tell you the criteria for probable if you want? FWIW I have never seen any Covid-19 sta...
- Sun May 10, 2020 2:43 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Good Golly. Little Richard Gooone
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2982
Re: Good Golly. Little Richard Gooone
mr bungle wrote:Crazy bastard, but utterly groundbreaking in musical terms.
Five saxes in his band at one stage. The original version of "The girl can't help it" was a fantastic sound at the time.
- Sat May 09, 2020 10:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
- Replies: 29346
- Views: 2074048
Re: The Australian Politics Thread
Jackie Trad, Queensland Treasurer (and persistent pain in the butt) g-o-o-o-o-one. At last. Probably her seat will fall the the Greens.
- Sat May 09, 2020 7:25 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Most disturbing movie scenes.
- Replies: 120
- Views: 15183
Re: Most disturbing movie scenes.
The shower scenes from the original "Psycho". I was a teenager when I saw it in the local cinema, fark me it terrified me. Could not sleep that night.
- Sat May 09, 2020 12:16 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: VE Day: 75th Anniversary
- Replies: 166
- Views: 18444
Re: VE Day: 75th Anniversary
Just heard HM's speech. Very moving. It included some words from her daddy. How far have we come in 75 years? Not bloody far enough.
- Thu May 07, 2020 8:59 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: What TV News do you watch?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5718
Re: What TV News do you watch?
We live in Oz, we always watch the ABC, the national broadcaster.
- Thu May 07, 2020 7:52 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Does anyone else have nagging doubts about Pell's guilt?
- Replies: 357
- Views: 32216
Re: Does anyone else have nagging doubts about Pell's guilt?
Tax them to oblivion I have had this debate multiple times with Guy Smiley. It will never happen, at least not in the forseeable future. Apart from anything else, any tax on Church "profits" would presumably have to be applied to all religious organisations, most, if not all of which do not make a ...
- Thu May 07, 2020 2:50 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NRL announces the re-start of their season May 28
- Replies: 415
- Views: 40682
Re: NRL announces the re-start of their season May 28
guy smiley wrote:#leatherpatches
Lilywhites.
Rah Rahs.
- Thu May 07, 2020 12:41 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NRL announces the re-start of their season May 28
- Replies: 415
- Views: 40682
Re: NRL announces the re-start of their season May 28
What religious reason is there for not receiving a vaccine? Seriously dumb. There were lots of quotes about "personal freedom". What a load of junk. We are not "free" to travel in a car without seat-belts, if we live in an apartment building we are not free to not have fire sprinklers. We are not "...
- Thu May 07, 2020 12:29 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
- Replies: 29346
- Views: 2074048
Re: The Australian Politics Thread
Mike Kelly just resigned from parliament. Bring on the bye-election. A very tough seat to win. Kelly was the ideal candidate, good military background. Wow. Now it looks as though Mickey Mouse could win the seat. Good to see the tories having a bit of public skirmishing. They are usually pretty goo...
- Tue May 05, 2020 10:29 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NRL announces the re-start of their season May 28
- Replies: 415
- Views: 40682
Re: NRL announces the re-start of their season May 28
Ali's Choice wrote:
Nothing that a few complimentary Storm VIP season passes and NRL Grand Final corporate box packages can't fix.
Try some AFL Grand Final freebies.
- Tue May 05, 2020 4:05 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 9056030
Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Chatting while sitting 2m apart is not that difficult. Just a few words, every day, spoken as we pass each other, is a lot more communication than existed between us before. There was none before. Mind you, I am a lifelong, card-carrying, introvert!!! So a little personal contact goes a long way.
- Tue May 05, 2020 12:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Rugby Australia crisis after financial deficit of $9.4 mill
- Replies: 757
- Views: 79917
Re: Rugby Australia crisis after financial deficit of $9.4 m
At least Carroll has a bit of a record of actual work for sporting organisations.
Just because he went to a GPS school, and lives at Mosman, does not necessarily mean that he will be a failure.
Just because he went to a GPS school, and lives at Mosman, does not necessarily mean that he will be a failure.
- Tue May 05, 2020 12:00 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
- Replies: 29346
- Views: 2074048
Re: The Australian Politics Thread
Of course it's not true. I was very disappointed in Hamish there - didn't call him on it at all Not sure that a moderator should "call somebody out", unless it is a one on one interview. There should be a range of opinions represented on the panel, and the moderator should call on a participant wit...
- Mon May 04, 2020 11:50 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: ex-POTUS DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
- Replies: 126890
- Views: 9056030
Re: POTUS-DONALD TRUMP-and U.S. Politics catch-all
Meanwhile there have actually been some other benefits from lockdowns. The influenza season is under way, and infection rates are way down (in Australia anyway). Traffic accidents are down, so is environmental pollution. Speaking strictly from my own viewpoint, I have come to know neighbours in our ...