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Chris Pynes Knob posted:I had a dream last night that I was on holidays with Clive except up close his skin is an amazing bronze tanned, and he was hitting up girly bars and trying to get me to come with him Is this a weird new avshalom gimmick?
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 06:24 |
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Hypation posted:BTW - Tim Flannery got his budget cut and then the community gave it back to him, now what's that say about government funding priorities and policy outcomes? It says that the government has its priorities wrong when they can afford to spend $1m on ballerinas.
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 06:26 |
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Hypation posted:They should have the right to collectively bargain which means the ability to choose whether to accept a default agreement/award/whatever for that position / industry, collectively bargain for a different deal with that one employer or individually negotiate a contract. The choice of the option should be up to the employee. Except that making it the choice of the employee will make it the choice of the employer, so your answer is "yes." The fact that there are still people who think the US system works is just mind-boggling to me.
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Gough Suppressant posted:Is this a weird new avshalom gimmick? No this is actually true
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 06:28 |
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Hypation posted:I am not, nor have I ever been IWC. I never even claimed to be. Only the true IWC denies their IWC-ness
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 06:37 |
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Hypation posted:Have you not seen my posts on the Climate thread in D&D... But iwc wouldn't do it only in the climate thread.
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Ragingsheep posted:It says that the government has its priorities wrong when they can afford to spend $1m on ballerinas. Ballerinas need fashionable dresses, hmmm it is all making sense now. Those On My Beet posted:But iwc wouldn't do it only in the climate thread. Oh yes well OK, I think we should adopt a 10 to 20 year emissions target of zero carbon from standing energy generation. Frankly anthing that is not ZERO for standing energy generation is a waste of time. You've got solar, nuclear (yes I know you will get upset but zero emissions is zero emissions), wind, geotherm and other things that are not nuclear - for a start; No coal, CSG and other gas should be reserved for small scale emergency generation if that. In addition aim for a 50% reduction in non-heavy automotive reductions via aggressive intervention to bring in electric cars; powered by zero emission standing energy. And the targets need progressive milestones so no sitting on axxes while you run down the clock and then say 'can't possibly be done.' Then a carbon tariff on all imports that fail to meet our standards. So that's me arguing climate policy. Yes and if we can turn back the boats coming down from Indonesia then we can do the same with those coming from Japan. They should be turned back too. Hypation fucked around with this message at 06:53 on Jun 3, 2014 |
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Hypation posted:You've got solar, nuclear (yes I know you will get upset but zero emissions is zero emissions), wind, geotherm and other things that are not nuclear - for a start; No coal, CSG and other gas should be reserved for small scale emergency generation if that. I think you'll find that a fair percentage of us here are actually in favor of nuclear. We just don't bother bringing it up in the thread anymore since absolutely no one in Australia wants to do it, regardless of party. I try and plug thorium to my greenie friends at any opportunity, though.
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 06:59 |
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That is an aggressive climate policy.
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 07:00 |
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Let's make Hypation the largest word in the June cloud like Mills before him! Saw this just before: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/nat...x-1226941623583 quote:Mr Nicholls said last night he was not surprised Queenslanders preferred taxing big companies and “sin” industries, like gambling. Newman Government spends $6 million to ask QLD how they want the budget balanced... Then disregards everything the people asked because "gently caress you, Sell assets, acquire money." Because "Tax = Job loss" then cites an exact case where job losses are a result of privatization but it's okay because 'economy' And LNP are still somehow ahead in the QLD polls
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 07:08 |
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Bifauxnen posted:I try and plug thorium to my greenie friends at any opportunity, though. do you realise how many years and decades thorium is away from being a viable energy source on a commercial scale (by which time the world will be fukt if we haven't already made the switch to renewables) do you realise that it suffers from the exact same issues as uranium including a finite supply and the terrible impact actually getting it out of the ground has on the environment seriously, "I support Greens policy (except being anti nuclear energy)" is the new "socially liberal but fiscally conservative"
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 07:11 |
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KennyTheFish posted:That is an aggressive climate policy. But it is doable. NBN is harder to do. It had a 10 year rollout. The basics of my plan require reconfiguration of existing plant - not distribution networks.
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 07:12 |
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Ragingsheep posted:It says that the government has its priorities wrong when they can afford to spend $1m on ballerinas. There's a Murdoch on the board of the Australian Ballet, sounds like the perfect priority to me
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 07:19 |
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Are we now acting like spending on the arts is a bad thing?
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 07:22 |
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We should be grateful that even this breadstick was available.
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Jonah Galtberg posted:do you realise how many years and decades thorium is away from being a viable energy source on a commercial scale (by which time the world will be fukt if we haven't already made the switch to renewables) I'm pretty sure anyone who bothers to listen to me mentioning thorium and actually remember any of it is not going to be any less interested in renewables from hearing it exists, though. As for the impact, I was under the impression that thorium was vastly more plentiful than uranium, and already being currently wasted when it's dug up as a result of mining other things, then just put back in the ground. But I could easily be wrong about that.
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 07:24 |
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Hey, Im fairly new to SA, just wanted to introduce myself to fellow Aussies. That said have any of you seen this fine video of a glorious overlord? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3IaKVmkXuk
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 07:28 |
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Jonah Galtberg posted:Are we now acting like spending on the arts is a bad thing? Spending on the arts is great, when the only reason is because a Murdoch is on the board it's a little less noble.
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Jonah Galtberg posted:Are we now acting like spending on the arts is a bad thing? I think it's more the cutting arts in every other area except - coincidentally! - when one of Tony's BFFs is on the board, in which case it gets more funding. Because he's a very cultured man and patron of the arts, you see. No ulterior motives whatsoever.
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Execute posted:Hey, Im fairly new to SA, just wanted to introduce myself to fellow Aussies. Yes, but it deserves a repost.
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Jonah Galtberg posted:do you realise how many years and decades thorium is away from being a viable energy source on a commercial scale (by which time the world will be fukt if we haven't already made the switch to renewables) Uhh, you do realise solar and wind have similar problems to nuclear with regards to getting poo poo out of the ground? In fact some of the metals are produced alongside uranium All that steel, concrete, heavy and rare-earth metal isn't exactly carbon free. There are pro's and con's to all technology. Hell even Concentrated solar isn't commercial off the shelf technology. Its still got a few years worth of engineering to toil over. Yes, thorium isn't short term, but that alone isn't a good reason to rubbish further development. Renewable's are full of nascent technologies, it doesn't mean we need to stop development and mass deploy polysilicon cells.
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Execute posted:Hey, Im fairly new to SA, just wanted to introduce myself to fellow Aussies. Execute you are self
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Bifauxnen posted:I'm pretty sure anyone who bothers to listen to me mentioning thorium and actually remember any of it is not going to be any less interested in renewables from hearing it exists, though. But most tellingly there is no party with a hope in hell of implementing any nuclear energy plan in Australia as of 2014. So there is no point in discussing it in AusPol. Cartoon fucked around with this message at 07:44 on Jun 3, 2014 |
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ehehe, the essential poll has Pyne down at -1% for best leader for the libs. Turnbull ranks at 31%. Abbott at 18%
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Execute posted:Hey, Im fairly new to SA, just wanted to introduce myself to fellow Aussies. I'm sorry for your loss.
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 07:44 |
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Execute posted:Hey, Im fairly new to SA, just wanted to introduce myself to fellow Aussies. Condolences for being trapped in South Australia.
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WebDog posted:ehehe, the essential poll has Pyne down at -1% for best leader for the libs. Turnbull ranks at 31%. Abbott at 18% Scott Morrison: Vote ALP - 2% Vote LNP - <1% So ~2% of Labor are Klan Members?
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 07:50 |
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Someone needs to take the checkbook off him, now.quote:Prime Minister Tony Abbott's order to examine turning the navy's amphibious assault ships into aircraft carriers for jump jets will require a major rethink by Defence, top military brass have indicated. The F-35 is a dog, because the standard plane is supposed to have a substantial inter-changability with the F-35B. The F-35B was to replace the 35-year old A-10 Thunderbolt, only to have testing reveal the A-10 had a higher sorte rate, could carry more ammunition, had a longer loiter time and was much cheaper to operate. But the real killer for this is that the F-35B's engine exhaust is downward-pointing and 1000 degrees celsius. It literally will crack concrete, and requires special airfields to be built if it wants to do a vertical take off or landing. We would need to refurbish our brand new carriers to include special platforms made of Thermion - bonded ceramic and aluminum so the planes don't set fire to the carrier as they land. And before landing on a normal airfield, you need to send a force in to build an aluminium runway matting to prevent damage to the airfield and the plane. Why Can’t America’s Newest Stealth Jet Land Like It’s Supposed To? quote:The F-35B—the version of the Joint Strike Fighter that the Marines and the British are buying—is designed to take off in a few hundred feet and land vertically, like a helicopter. Its advocates say that will allow the Marines to use short runways worldwide as improvised fighter bases, providing air cover for expeditionary forces. But to do VL, the engine thrust must be pointed straight downward, and the jet is twice the size of a Harrier. Result: a supersonic, pulsating jackhammer of 1,700-degree F exhaust gas.
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WebDog posted:ehehe, the essential poll has Pyne down at -1% for best leader for the libs. Turnbull ranks at 31%. Abbott at 18% Less than 1%, not negative 1% as funny as that would've been.
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WebDog posted:ehehe, the essential poll has Pyne down at -1% for best leader for the libs. Turnbull ranks at 31%. Abbott at 18% Pyne is at 'greater than 1%' not negative 1%. (but they used the wrong sign or have him at the wrong spot in the table more likely used the wrong sign). Also when looking at these kinds of stats you should be comparing the decided results only. ie 21% undecided means Turnbull is 39% and Abbott is 23%.
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 07:53 |
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Tokamak posted:Uhh, you do realise solar and wind have similar problems to nuclear with regards to getting poo poo out of the ground? In fact some of the metals are produced alongside uranium All that steel, concrete, heavy and rare-earth metal isn't exactly carbon free. Whoa thanks I had no idea of these things, thanks for the headsup guy with a fusion-related username. I'll be sure to keep them in mind for future debates. Tokamak posted:Hell even Concentrated solar isn't commercial off the shelf technology. Its still got a few years worth of engineering to toil over. Yes, thorium isn't short term, but that alone isn't a good reason to rubbish further development. Firstly, it's really dishonest to try and make out like these renewable technologies are even remotely as far off as commercial thorium energy. Secondly, yes it is a good reason to rubbish further development. By the time thorium is viable we'll either be completely and irreversibly hosed or we'll have already switched to a combination of renewables alongside a reduced and sustainable consumption of energy.
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CROWS EVERYWHERE posted:I think it's more the cutting arts in every other area except - coincidentally! - when one of Tony's BFFs is on the board, in which case it gets more funding. Because he's a very cultured man and patron of the arts, you see. No ulterior motives whatsoever. I agree with this but that's not the implication in Ragingsheep's post.
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 07:54 |
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Jonah Galtberg posted:I agree with this but that's not the implication in Ragingsheep's post. My implication was that they're willing to throw $1m at a mate's hobby but aren't willing to fund other more important things.
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 07:58 |
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WebDog posted:ehehe, the essential poll has Pyne down at -1% for best leader for the libs. Turnbull ranks at 31%. Abbott at 18% Confirmed: Malcolm Turnbull more popular with Labor than his own party.
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Hypation posted:Also when looking at these kinds of stats you should be comparing the decided results only. ie 21% undecided means Turnbull is 39% and Abbott is 23%.
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# ? Jun 3, 2014 07:58 |
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Ragingsheep posted:Less than 1%, not negative 1% as funny as that would've been. But the margin of error is ~3% so he could be as low as -2%!
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Jonah Galtberg posted:Are we now acting like spending on the arts is a bad thing? That's not at all what I was suggesting. But given a choice between "money to the arts" and "not cutting welfare", I know which one I'd prefer. Did they manage to find money as well to help redevelop Brookvale Oval (home of the NRL team in Abbott's electorate)?
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Oh, god, I hadn't realised we were getting the B version. A is for the Air Force, so probably is the 'best' one as an actual plane. B is for the Marines to operate off short amphibious assault ships (Baby carrier) but is basically a failure in every way possible. C is for the Navy to operate off their regular Carriers, and it looks like the airframe isn't actually up to the stresses of the catapult takeoffs and arrestor landings. And we're getting the bizarro incompetent version that ruined the program, designed for the Navy's Army's Airforce which Australia doesn't have the capabilities or reason to use
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Tokamak posted:Uhh, you do realise solar and wind have similar problems to nuclear with regards to getting poo poo out of the ground? In fact some of the metals are produced alongside uranium All that steel, concrete, heavy and rare-earth metal isn't exactly carbon free. Can be dangerous as it invites consideration of the mining / recycling costs of eg copper required for Solar PV. Tokamak posted:There are pro's and con's to all technology. Hell even Concentrated solar isn't commercial off the shelf technology. Its still got a few years worth of engineering to toil over. Yes, thorium isn't short term, but that alone isn't a good reason to rubbish further development. Renewable's are full of nascent technologies, it doesn't mean we need to stop development and mass deploy polysilicon cells. Thorium is a long way from grid parity, but arguably solar PV is not - some say it reaches grid parity within 2 years. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grid_parity Because you cannot make a conclusion as to their preference one way or another. They may have a preference but also simply refused to comment. For whatever reason it is like they were never polled. Also if you exclude undecideds from the outset then over time as they decide their votes you can build them into the tally without discontinuities. Otherwise your analysis would indicate increased popularity when that is not what is going on. In presenting this you'd notate the number of undecideds and then you'd asterisk your calculation to show how you got it.
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Please nobody tell Cartoon about grid parity
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