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by wamberal
Wed Feb 16, 2022 3:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Libs seem to be to be ramping up the muckraking and outlandish claims unchallenged...is Albo turning the other cheek...very quiet from Labor it feels atm. And this is before the election is announced. I reckon the clever thing to do is to let them go at it. The only voters who will buy this bullshi...
by wamberal
Tue Feb 15, 2022 7:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Meanwhile Mr Potatohead is going full on with the old "reds under the beds" trick. It is reprehensible that these scumbags are happy to play fast and loose with national security.
by wamberal
Tue Feb 15, 2022 2:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Towny is right, partly. The Australian electorate isn't dumb, it's just ignorant. And that's for a number of reasons. A lot of Australians don't watch the news or read papers. The only news they get is from social media or on the radio at the turn of the hour in between a non-stop block of rock. Th...
by wamberal
Tue Feb 15, 2022 1:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Pat the Ex Mat wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 1:47 am
Thomas wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 1:02 am
Almost all of us probably went to good private schools
Get f**ked you blazer boi! :nod: :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by wamberal
Tue Feb 15, 2022 1:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Towny is right, partly. The Australian electorate isn't dumb, it's just ignorant. And that's for a number of reasons. A lot of Australians don't watch the news or read papers. The only news they get is from social media or on the radio at the turn of the hour in between a non-stop block of rock. Th...
by wamberal
Mon Feb 14, 2022 10:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

The next couple of months will be chock full of finger pointing and whataboutery. Anything to distract voters from continuing to realise that Morrison and his LNP mates are all really shit at their jobs. Nah, won't work. I think it is fair to say that the electorate actually makes pretty good decis...
by wamberal
Mon Feb 14, 2022 10:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

The next couple of months will be chock full of finger pointing and whataboutery. Anything to distract voters from continuing to realise that Morrison and his LNP mates are all really shit at their jobs. Nah, won't work. I think it is fair to say that the electorate actually makes pretty good decis...
by wamberal
Mon Feb 14, 2022 7:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Pat the Ex Mat wrote: Mon Feb 14, 2022 5:53 am Scomo's 60 Minutes session was pipped for viewers by Vera on the ABC :lol:
Made my day.
by wamberal
Sun Feb 13, 2022 12:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

18% swing to independents in Willoughby, 13% swing to Labor in Bega, 6.4% to Labor in Monaro. That is huge. Coalition will be decimated later this year. It does not work that way. Unfortunately. State issues are not the same as Federal issues. Indeed, some voters deliberately vote one way at the St...
by wamberal
Sun Feb 13, 2022 12:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

18% swing to independents in Willoughby, 13% swing to Labor in Bega, 6.4% to Labor in Monaro. That is huge. Coalition will be decimated later this year. It does not work that way. Unfortunately. State issues are not the same as Federal issues. Indeed, some voters deliberately vote one way at the St...
by wamberal
Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Folau and Clive Palmer... together at last!
Replies: 422
Views: 22964

Re: Israel Folau and Clive Palmer... together at last!

Amazing how this so called atheist seems to think they read a few scriptures that they somehow understand it enough to criticise and make fun of it and demonise anyone who is Chrisitians. Their behaviour is typical of the Nazi who in their time seems to believe that they were the smartest and holds...
by wamberal
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Folau and Clive Palmer... together at last!
Replies: 422
Views: 22964

Re: Israel Folau and Clive Palmer... together at last!

Jesus hated the rich and loved the outcasts. Weird how fundies forget this. He and his followers lived communally. Commie bastards!!! There were also no women in the posse. What are the odds that they were regular visitors to the butcher shop for sausages and they shunned the fishmongers clams? Jes...
by wamberal
Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Folau and Clive Palmer... together at last!
Replies: 422
Views: 22964

Re: Israel Folau and Clive Palmer... together at last!

Thomas wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:27 am
Harveys wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 12:52 am The irony of OBs dogmatic ideological position is, in all probability, if Jesus was around today he would almost certainly be categorised as far left.
Jesus hated the rich and loved the outcasts. Weird how fundies forget this.
He and his followers lived communally. Commie bastards!!!
by wamberal
Fri Feb 11, 2022 3:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Folau and Clive Palmer... together at last!
Replies: 422
Views: 22964

Re: Israel Folau and Clive Palmer... together at last!

No, see...you said this. and this So, what was the quote? I mean, you know what a quote is, don't you? It's an exact copy of written or verbal communication. Unless you're saying is that he was "paraphrasing" from the bible which is what he was doing. It's a little different. He also blamed bushfir...
by wamberal
Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Pulling their bill after staying in Parliament all night and likely causing huge structural issues within the coalition.........Priceless! :shock: :D :lol: :nod: Actually, maybe there is method in his madness. Lets wait and see how the tories spin this. He has a pretty good record of coming up smel...
by wamberal
Thu Feb 10, 2022 6:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Folau and Clive Palmer... together at last!
Replies: 422
Views: 22964

Re: Israel Folau and Clive Palmer... together at last!

I could not be bothered debating with the likes of Folau. But if I had to, I would ask him to read through the book of Leviticus and explain what steps he takes to ensure that he does not break any of the laws.
by wamberal
Thu Feb 10, 2022 5:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Pulling their bill after staying in Parliament all night and likely causing huge structural issues within the coalition.........Priceless! :shock: :D :lol: :nod: Actually, maybe there is method in his madness. Lets wait and see how the tories spin this. He has a pretty good record of coming up smel...
by wamberal
Thu Feb 10, 2022 4:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Folau and Clive Palmer... together at last!
Replies: 422
Views: 22964

Re: Israel Folau and Clive Palmer... together at last!

Interesting telling a coloured person to get back into the cave!! My ancestors lived in caves, and so did yours, in all probability. The more enlightened of us have emerged from the cave of ignorance and superstition which religious bigots inhabit. Try reading the New Testament, my friend, and conc...
by wamberal
Thu Feb 10, 2022 2:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Folau and Clive Palmer... together at last!
Replies: 422
Views: 22964

Re: Israel Folau and Clive Palmer... together at last!

Folau posted a quote from the bible. Rugby Australia attempted to fire him claiming he broke his contract. Problem is a company cannot forbid a religious person from espousing about their beliefs irrespective of the platform. That is why they settled outside of court and paid him millions. Irony is...
by wamberal
Wed Feb 09, 2022 11:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is Eddie Jones a psychopath
Replies: 193
Views: 11015

Re: Is Eddie Jones a psychopath

Aussies did warn us.. Oh we sure did. Eddie Jones, like Cheika, is good for one thing and that is short term changes. Him being in charge of a team for an extended period is a recipe for disaster. Has he started ostracising players in the media and shunning them at training yet? His short term at t...
by wamberal
Tue Feb 08, 2022 3:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

I guess a young muslim woman under duress is more important than stuff like this: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/feb/08/george-christensen-claims-10000-a-month-for-e-material-as-he-ramps-up-anti-vaccine-mandate-facebook-ads In the good old Aussie vernacular, George has shit for bra...
by wamberal
Tue Feb 08, 2022 2:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

I guess a young muslim woman under duress is more important than stuff like this: George Christensen claims $10,000 a month for ‘e-material’ as he ramps up anti-vaccine mandate Facebook ads https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/feb/08/george-christensen-claims-10000-a-month-for-e-material...
by wamberal
Sun Feb 06, 2022 11:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

I think we are all in the same boat in agreeing that Izzy is a cvnt and what he did was full on cvntishness. I don't think there is any vitriol on here aimed at this young lady? There is barely even a raised voice. She is just being called on what is clearly the wrong thing to do. She boycotted the...
by wamberal
Sun Feb 06, 2022 7:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

:thumbup: Don't forget to mention that last year, Zreika not only played in the pride round, but also went to promotional photo shoots to publicise it. I wonder if she was "reminded" that she had to "represent my faith and my community" this year. Some quality speculation there. Allow me to specula...
by wamberal
Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

No. She was respectful and polite. I don't have an issue with it. Much like when Fahwad Ahmed had the VB logo removed from his shirt. Or when Pat Cummins got everyone to put the alcohol down so Usman Khawaja could come into the team photo Cummins's was a class act, about inclusiveness, and ... not ...
by wamberal
Sat Feb 05, 2022 1:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2069342

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Geez, I hope the election is called soon. This phoney war is boring. Let's get down to debating the real lies as well as the purported ones.
by wamberal
Sat Feb 05, 2022 1:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Djokovic Visa cancelled on arrival
Replies: 2339
Views: 109431

Re: Djokovic Visa cancelled on arrival

And far from Bumbie trying to make it a racist issue. I notice at these Invasion day protests there are untold white people "Untold white people"? Meaning what exactly? Indigenous Australians with "white" skin? Non-indigenous Australians who support the cause? Meaning piss off I was born here. You ...
by wamberal
Fri Feb 04, 2022 11:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Djokovic Visa cancelled on arrival
Replies: 2339
Views: 109431

Re: Djokovic Visa cancelled on arrival

And far from Bumbie trying to make it a racist issue. I notice at these Invasion day protests there are untold white people "Untold white people"? Meaning what exactly? Indigenous Australians with "white" skin? Non-indigenous Australians who support the cause?
by wamberal
Thu Feb 03, 2022 11:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Djokovic Visa cancelled on arrival
Replies: 2339
Views: 109431

Re: Djokovic Visa cancelled on arrival

In the post WW2 era a lot of immigration was from Italy, and Greece, in particular, but a lot of other countries where the first language was not English. Racist slurs were common. "Dagoes" in particular.
by wamberal
Thu Feb 03, 2022 10:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Djokovic Visa cancelled on arrival
Replies: 2339
Views: 109431

Re: Djokovic Visa cancelled on arrival

Stop defending all things Australian. They are a Southern Hemisphere bunch of Trudeaus Australia is the most ethnically diverse nation in the world. And all residents can, and do, enjoy the right to vote.
by wamberal
Thu Feb 03, 2022 2:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Djokovic Visa cancelled on arrival
Replies: 2339
Views: 109431

Re: Djokovic Visa cancelled on arrival

It's a shame the racism from the unpleasant baying crowd in Melbourne has Medvedev questioning his future in Tennis. Serious questions need to be asked of the AO organisers. I watched the final and the crowd were a disgrace, a really unpleasant crowd. After the Novak affair the reasons why the crow...
by wamberal
Thu Feb 03, 2022 12:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Volcanic Eruption in Tonga
Replies: 137
Views: 9156

Re: Volcanic Eruption in Tonga

Tongans are tougher than the average virus!!!
by wamberal
Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Volcanic Eruption in Tonga
Replies: 137
Views: 9156

Re: Volcanic Eruption in Tonga

CrazyIslander wrote: Wed Feb 02, 2022 8:40 am :lol:
wamberal wrote: Wed Feb 02, 2022 8:34 am
CrazyIslander wrote: Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:33 am
Perhaps
Definitely.
:o
It really was inevitable.
by wamberal
Wed Feb 02, 2022 8:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Volcanic Eruption in Tonga
Replies: 137
Views: 9156

Re: Volcanic Eruption in Tonga

CrazyIslander wrote: Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:33 am
wamberal wrote: Wed Jan 19, 2022 3:46 am
CrazyIslander wrote: Wed Jan 19, 2022 3:16 am

Not really there has never been any community cases and only one ever been one case in quarantine.
What about the aid workers? Bound to be some infections,
Perhaps
Definitely.
by wamberal
Tue Feb 01, 2022 3:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brisbane. Fvcked.
Replies: 1255
Views: 81402

Re: Brisbane. Fvcked.

Will have to arrange a trip I think - we have friends in Yamba as well which would make a good loop Somw brilliant places in northern NSW. Brunswick Heads is my favourite. The Gold Coast could have been a lot more liveable, very poorly planned. But one big advantage is air quality, very little poll...
by wamberal
Tue Feb 01, 2022 2:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brisbane. Fvcked.
Replies: 1255
Views: 81402

Re: Brisbane. Fvcked.

The south coast (and nearby hinterland, eg Tamborine Mountain) is pretty liveable. As long as you have aircon for the hot summer nights. The max temps do not get anywhere near the highs reached in the southern states. And the winters are just wonderful. Will have to arrange a trip I think - we have...
by wamberal
Mon Jan 31, 2022 11:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chinese New Year's Eve
Replies: 19
Views: 1265

Re: Chinese New Year's Eve

Does anybody follow the traditional calendar for celebrating LNY? I lived in Hong Kong for a few years, it always amused me when tourist complained that the place was shut down for a few days.
by wamberal
Mon Jan 31, 2022 11:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brisbane. Fvcked.
Replies: 1255
Views: 81402

Re: Brisbane. Fvcked.

direction of Stanthorpe and over the border to Tenterfield next day. Sod the plague; meting is the clear and present danger. I hope you all survive. I saw a show on Stanthorpe - actually has a livable climate for Qld - correct? The south coast (and nearby hinterland, eg Tamborine Mountain) is prett...
by wamberal
Mon Jan 31, 2022 7:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The tennis GOAT race
Replies: 127
Views: 6529

Re: The tennis GOAT race

WHAT ABOUT ROD LAVER!!!!!! A good candidate. Calendar year slam, would have easily doubled his slam tally had the whole amateur era allowed professionals to play Slams. A bit lie golf and cricket i just wonder how competitive it was in those days. Ot of the first 86 Wimbledon championships Only two...