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jambanja

A big shout out to Enzedder for posting a picture that brought people out of the woodwork and generated all sorts of discussion on here (which is healthy, even if we disagree with others). You'll have to find a similar picture to generate discussion about the topic of 'prevention', as it's likely t...

jambanja

My living circumstances are perhaps an example of the dog eat dog world, who missed out so I could come here, there must be a finite number of people who are allowed into NZ, why me and not someone else. My very employment meant someone else had to miss out, maybe it was a kiwi who I took the job o...

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There's no deflection whatsoever. I really have no idea where you're coming from here. You're clearly living a comfortable life in a country you rocked up to and took you in. How is that reflective of solely a dog eat dog world? Speaking of deflection, how about you answer that without deflecting t...

jambanja

There's no deflection whatsoever. I really have no idea where you're coming from here. You're clearly living a comfortable life in a country you rocked up to and took you in. How is that reflective of solely a dog eat dog world? Speaking of deflection, how about you answer that without deflecting t...

jambanja

Indeed. And you accuse me of being absolutist, bit hypocritical of you I don’t think you quite understand the term , where did I make an absolutist statement like you have ? I usually qualify it, you don’t seem to . If you need it explaining to you then perhaps it’s you who doesn’t understand the t...

jambanja

Yes, the fact that you're happily living in NZ after leaving the hellhole of a country caused by your ancestor's racist policies would surely make you think it isn't all a dog eat dog world? If NZ had your world view as expressed in the most recent pages of this thread you wouldn't be here. It bein...

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Eugenius wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:16 am Indeed.

And you accuse me of being absolutist, bit hypocritical of you

jambanja

The evidence from this thread suggest righty tighties don't believe in aspiration, it's a dog eat dog world. You disagree? Yes, the fact that you're happily living in NZ after leaving the hellhole of a country caused by your ancestor's racist policies would surely make you think it isn't all a dog ...

jambanja

UncleFB wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:18 am
Eugenius wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:27 am I thought National wants us to be aspirational ?

Obviously not that way , too ‘unrealistic’ and utopian.
The evidence from this thread suggest righty tighties don't believe in aspiration, it's a dog eat dog world.

You disagree?

jambanja

I strongly disagree with this. Some cultures, dynasties, social constructs, political and economic systems, call, them what you will, tend to lend themselves to crueller behaviours towards our fellows. However, we are not inherently savages, noble or otherwise. There are plenty of examples of human...

jambanja

I strongly disagree with this. Some cultures, dynasties, social constructs, political and economic systems, call, them what you will, tend to lend themselves to crueller behaviours towards our fellows. However, we are not inherently savages, noble or otherwise. There are plenty of examples of human...

jambanja

It’s aspirational surely , always with the absolutism you . Just calling it what it is, human nature does not allow for that kind of aspiration to flourish, otherwise it would have. You like to live in a fantasy world I am happy to deal with reality. I strongly disagree with this. Some cultures, dy...

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It’s aspirational surely , always with the absolutism you . Just calling it what it is, human nature does not allow for that kind of aspiration to flourish, otherwise it would have. You like to live in a fantasy world I am happy to deal with reality. It’s not a fantasy world to work with the homele...

jambanja

The myth of being left while young and right when you're older is largely just that, a myth. I have certainly swung the other way. As a banker(sp) I was a righty but when I got out of that and grew a heart, I started caring for all, not just the bosses. I’m not sure about here, but in Africa many h...

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I caught up with an old friend at a rugby game yesterday. His university studies were in commerce, and he used to strongly favour equality versus equity. After raising his son for 20+ years who has severe autism, including his experiences of navigating the disability support system and dealing with...

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Eugenius wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:46 am It’s aspirational surely , always with the absolutism you .

Just calling it what it is, human nature does not allow for that kind of aspiration to flourish, otherwise it would have. You like to live in a fantasy world I am happy to deal with reality.

jambanja

Enzedder wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:36 am

That’s such a bullshit graphic and that equity scenario only exists in one place…utopia.

jambanja

It’s hard to not see this as a deliberate act to escalate by Israel . Netanyahu’s survival extended but at what cost . Iran has been attacking Israel for a while now through its proxies, Hezbolla and Hamas, what did you think was going to happen? You know the area, did you really think Israel was j...

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This is like a classic Planet rugby thread of old. Kiwi team lose and the kiwis find everything wrong with the result including the rules and of course castigate the opposition supporters for enjoying their win. How dare they!!! For what it’s worth the Crusaders are my least favourite team in the w...

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Grandpa wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:33 pm Scheffler's control of the ball is so impressive...

His feet on the other hand…

jambanja

It adds drama , but doesn't really suit our game. Like the NFL, there needs to be a right of reply, to stop it being simply a competition to get a penalty or drop a goal. Does it really? The fact a a game ends in a draw means it was most likely a dramatic game anyway, especially if it was 40-40 as ...

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It adds drama , but doesn't really suit our game. Like the NFL, there needs to be a right of reply, to stop it being simply a competition to get a penalty or drop a goal. Does it really? The fact a a game ends in a draw means it was most likely a dramatic game anyway, especially if it was 40-40 as ...

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True Blue wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:37 pm Honestly in round robin games there is nothing wrong with a draw. Don't know why they feel the need to force a winning result.

This, sooooo much this, another attempt to become more like rugby league?

jambanja

Did anyone see the footage of Dechambollix carrying one of the sign posts that was obviously in his way, interesting look.

jambanja

I expect there may be plenty of coffee being sputtered at monitors and phones over the concept of a “decent arts education” but I am a big fan of dabbling in the arts at Uni, great way to meet future partners while still having a prospect of making a proper living with your real qualification. Can’...

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Luxons corporate jargon rightly irritates those with a decent arts education , they have been trained to seek out and reject specious argument and nonsensical gibberish. I expect there may be plenty of coffee being sputtered at monitors and phones over the concept of a “decent arts education” but I...

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Media !! You were insisting that A - it was leftist biased. B - that journalist just by the nature ‘of the profession’ are left orientated . Utter poohs and nonsense bordering on the paranoid . I still maintain that the majority of reporters and such are left leaning, you have done nothing to persu...

jambanja

“TVNZ, Newshub and RNZ were all sycophants, fawning over Jacinda et al, who do you think was responsible for the creation of Ja,Cindy mania.“ That’s utter nonsense, in fact all three networks were just as aggressive going after labour especially after Covid as they have been National . How did all ...

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Fat Old Git wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:50 pm
Ted. wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:17 pm
Mr Mike wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:57 am and yet dolphins continue to be treated like they are something special. Smug bastards.
Smug little bastards.
Well, they are the second smartest species on the planet after the mice...

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Jammy read the article as to what that might be, which after all is said and done I did not write. The situation is, I believe aided and abetted by the lack of income from social media firms for use of news media companies copy. That use reduces their income. Either protect the income or expect soc...

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It is . Who owns the newspapers ? When Labour were in power they were attacked just as much as National are now . The press irritates both sides , unfortunately it’s usually about relative trivialities. The only reliable or mainstream outlet that attacked labour when they were in power was Newstalk...

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“TVNZ, Newshub and RNZ were all sycophants, fawning over Jacinda et al, who do you think was responsible for the creation of Ja,Cindy mania.“ That’s utter nonsense, in fact all three networks were just as aggressive going after labour especially after Covid as they have been National . How did all ...

jambanja

Why are journalists by the ‘very nature of their profession’ left biased ? There are plenty of right wing journalists and shock jocks , frankly that bias creates more income , especially on radio. Is it your opinion that the press is not left leaning? It is . Who owns the newspapers ? When Labour w...

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Eugenius wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:16 am Why are journalists by the ‘very nature of their profession’ left biased ?

There are plenty of right wing journalists and shock jocks , frankly that bias creates more income , especially on radio.

Is it your opinion that the press is not left leaning?

jambanja

Eugenius wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:57 am Lemmie guess you think it favours the left ?

Which is extremely strange given the objections of both ACT and NZ First especially.

Both sides accuse it of bias , which frankly is how it should be .

What are ACT and NZF’s objections?

jambanja

Let's get something done about this mess. https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350241728/3-key-decisions-will-determine-how-bad-future-nz-media What would that be? They are victims of their own inadequacies and biases. People no longer trust the media, but they themselves don't seem to get it. It's int...

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Let's get something done about this mess. https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350241728/3-key-decisions-will-determine-how-bad-future-nz-media What would that be? They are victims of their own inadequacies and biases. People no longer trust the media, but they themselves don't seem to get it. No they'...

jambanja

Let's get something done about this mess. 3 key decisions that will determine how bad the future is for NZ media https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350241728/3-key-decisions-will-determine-how-bad-future-nz-media What would that be? They are victims of their own inadequacies and biases. People no lon...

jambanja

Why do Saffas have such a huge persecution complex? It's quite weird to me. Laws change constantly. Rugby is nothing like it was just 20 years ago. Stop pissing and moaning and adapt . :thumbdown: I find comments like this very funny, especially considering the results of the last two RWCs Not sure...

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True Blue wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 4:37 pm Why do Saffas have such a huge persecution complex? It's quite weird to me.

Laws change constantly. Rugby is nothing like it was just 20 years ago.

Stop pissing and moaning and adapt.

I find comments like this very funny, especially considering the results of the last two RWCs

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