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by Eugenius
Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9327
Views: 291408

Re: Israel declares state of war

There’s a huge groundswell against the current government within Israel, Netanyahu is finished .

Security by strength has been found to be a disastrous failure .
by Eugenius
Mon Apr 01, 2024 4:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anyone here been to Mongolia ?
Replies: 19
Views: 810

Re: Anyone here been to Mongolia ?

We give enough , besides it’s not what he would have wanted .

( convenient for us huh ? )
by Eugenius
Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Replies: 83
Views: 2252

Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday

I dunno , I thought a slow improvement and maybe a couple of wins by scrapping it out .

But nothing like what we saw in the weekend, no way !
by Eugenius
Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52614
Views: 3506078

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Well be honest at least .

I absolutely loathe Nicola Willis !

Irrationally.
by Eugenius
Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anyone here been to Mongolia ?
Replies: 19
Views: 810

Re: Anyone here been to Mongolia ?

Been left a small inheritance by an uncle , but it’s large enough for a couple of trips with x2 . I’ve always been fascinated by Mongolia the Gobi and in the nadaam games in particular. Has anyone been ? Any good ? Either that/ and or Tibet possibilities as the old bugger was abit of a traveller an...
by Eugenius
Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anyone here been to Mongolia ?
Replies: 19
Views: 810

Re: Anyone here been to Mongolia ?

It’s an interesting dilemma, eh? Where does one choose to go when they come across an unexpected windfall? I’m married, so wouldn’t have a choice, but it’s nice to daydream…. tbh, both you and euge are worrying me. You're dragging yourself and nearest & dearest to a place of strange accents, strang...
by Eugenius
Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday
Replies: 83
Views: 2252

Re: Blues v Crusaders @ Eden Park - Saturday

The Saders performance was night / day .

We’ll win 4/5 more now ( or should ).
by Eugenius
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52614
Views: 3506078

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Not going to happen . And not just because the two main political parties don’t want to share power either . Nor talent and its lack of . They really do have a different ideology ( of sorts ) and their competing interest groups wouldn’t stand for it . Unions and the Round Table equivalent ? The bank...
by Eugenius
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52614
Views: 3506078

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I think rather it’s a lack of genuine vision than a lack of capacity.

The ideology isn’t deep it’s mere words for effect .

And it’s from both sides .

The status quo isn’t nearly good enough but it seems that’s all that our political leaders seem able aim for let alone achieve .
by Eugenius
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52614
Views: 3506078

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Surely personality is reflected and intertwined in both politics and leadership style. Can't help but feel the biggest barriers to the success of the last government, this government and our country as a whole is the lack of talent and ability on each side of the political divide. Kick the minor pa...
by Eugenius
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52614
Views: 3506078

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Well, during the Ardern era, we often heard Booji's dislike of Ardern on this thread, seemingly due to her personality rather than anything else. Ahem ... nothing to do with her personality. I have nothing against her personality wise. She seems a nice person. Her politics and leadership style is w...
by Eugenius
Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Apocalypse Now - Final Cut
Replies: 6
Views: 413

Re: Apocalypse Now - Final Cut

Redux is pretty damn good , with the French stuff even better I feel .
by Eugenius
Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52614
Views: 3506078

Re: NZ Politics Thread

There are different styles of political leadership, but what's your definition of leadership in this context? Not spent the first few months only fast tracking their policy’s ? Negotiations not being utter capitulations and making it very obvious who’s in change of political decisions . Standing fo...
by Eugenius
Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52614
Views: 3506078

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I guess what I’m saying is that I find it highly unlikely he would have allow Seymour and Winnie to highjack the narrative. He still would have lead . There are different styles of political leadership, but what's your definition of leadership in this context? Not spent the first few months only fa...
by Eugenius
Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52614
Views: 3506078

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Can he at least apply himself abit more to pretending to lead ?

I honestly think him better than this sad shadow .

Needs to get over his smugness at becoming PM and do the bloody job ffs !
by Eugenius
Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Apocalypse Now - Final Cut
Replies: 6
Views: 413

Re: Apocalypse Now - Final Cut

I liked the addition of the ghost plantation family .

The playboy bunnies trading sex for petrol not quite as much , surprisingly .
by Eugenius
Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anyone here been to Mongolia ?
Replies: 19
Views: 810

Re: Anyone here been to Mongolia ?

The nadaam games ( Mongolian Olympics ) look pretty engaging though , I’ve always wanted to see them and the eagle stuff .
by Eugenius
Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52614
Views: 3506078

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I guess what I’m saying is that I find it highly unlikely he would have allow Seymour and Winnie to highjack the narrative.

He still would have lead .
by Eugenius
Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52614
Views: 3506078

Re: NZ Politics Thread

To indulge the faithful ?
by Eugenius
Sun Mar 31, 2024 8:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anyone here been to Mongolia ?
Replies: 19
Views: 810

Re: Anyone here been to Mongolia ?

Outer Mongolia ?

Thanks for the Tibet stuff , might make that a piority .
by Eugenius
Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ
Replies: 158
Views: 3734

Re: Sail GP in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, NZ

I note that the V8s are not being raced in a National Park or amongst kids at a playcentre. Cannot believe this thread is still going - they were racing in a marine sanctuary. Guess what gets priority? Despite claims that this would have been broadcast to 1billion viewers (where did that figure com...
by Eugenius
Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anyone here been to Mongolia ?
Replies: 19
Views: 810

Re: Anyone here been to Mongolia ?

:uhoh: Sorry clumsy -

I meant the other half .
by Eugenius
Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Anyone here been to Mongolia ?
Replies: 19
Views: 810

Anyone here been to Mongolia ?

Been left a small inheritance by an uncle , but it’s large enough for a couple of trips with x2 . I’ve always been fascinated by Mongolia the Gobi and in the nadaam games in particular. Has anyone been ? Any good ? Either that/ and or Tibet possibilities as the old bugger was abit of a traveller and...
by Eugenius
Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52614
Views: 3506078

Re: NZ Politics Thread

You better invest in stomach stapling and serious cosmetic treatments then bro .
by Eugenius
Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ed sheeran is modestly talented IMO
Replies: 131
Views: 2806

Re: Ed sheeran is a talentless fudge IMO

All the teenagers and woke plums. Basically all the sheep that go to see her because others are or it's cool. It's all hype. And I didn't say she wasn't talented but Sheeran is a far more talented musician. How did she get the teenagers to follow her? She’s the biggest act since the Beatles - there...
by Eugenius
Sat Mar 30, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52614
Views: 3506078

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Speak with a modicum of intelligence ?
by Eugenius
Sat Mar 30, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 109
Views: 1710

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Only his lineout throwing is a weakness , certainly not scrummaging.

And that quite frankly has often been the fault of his jumpers as well .

Heck of a prospect .
by Eugenius
Sat Mar 30, 2024 12:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All Blacks 2024
Replies: 963
Views: 65901

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 t...
by Eugenius
Sat Mar 30, 2024 12:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: the Chink in the Chiefs Armour
Replies: 38
Views: 1750

Re: the Chink in the Chiefs Armour

Went to watch an "A" international between Ireland and NZ mostly to see McKenzie. He's obscenely talented, I don't understand how he doesn't start ahead of everybody else for the ABs. Parochialism. Bollocks . It’s obvious that he’ll now be first pick . But better than Mounga ? Don’t make me laugh .
by Eugenius
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52614
Views: 3506078

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I’d have never have rated him value wise - but you have to appreciate competence, even if you don’t agree with the decision. In what way was Key competent? He could think on his feet ! Not simply deliver pre-programmed nonsense without adaptation. Far better with media and would even on occasion sh...
by Eugenius
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 109
Views: 1710

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

I think he’s a 2nd five .
by Eugenius
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 109
Views: 1710

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Flockwitt wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:03 am Regardless of which way you cut it that was a wonderful game to watch. You could feel the determination of the Saders come out through the screen.
Surprised the hell out of me .

Everyone finally seemed to know what they were doing !?!
by Eugenius
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 109
Views: 1710

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

;)

Enz couldn’t blame the ref either …
by Eugenius
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 109
Views: 1710

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Very happy !!

Great win against a very decent Chiefs team .

Real team effort .

The season is about to change - get into the final 8 and I’ll be rapt .
by Eugenius
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 109
Views: 1710

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Ohhhhh shit
by Eugenius
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 109
Views: 1710

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Try !!
by Eugenius
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 109
Views: 1710

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

He does indeed .
by Eugenius
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 109
Views: 1710

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

I’m just extremely happy that for the first time this season we look genuinely threatening on attack .

Look like we actually know what we are doing !!!

Dunno about the win but either way - a huge improvement.
by Eugenius
Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 109
Views: 1710

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

Nice Saders !

That should have been a bloody yellow .
by Eugenius
Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52614
Views: 3506078

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I doubt he would have fronted on a daily basis the way Ardern did. She relished it and excelled at it and her personal popularity went through the roof and created the 'cult of Jacinda'. I think he would have spread the load with his senior ministers rather than fronting everyday. Pity his senior m...