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Q&A is like Question Time that only consist of Dorothy Dixers and self congratulating political commentators.
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Mar 2, 2015 12:14
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The only people dumber than those on Q&A are those watching it
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Mar 2, 2015 12:16
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I have unironically enjoyed firstdog on occasion (hi yes I am an auspol shitlord), but the data retention comic is godawful and a perfect example of the usual criticism directed at it.
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Mar 2, 2015 12:17
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Three people dead in shooting at house near Toowoomba Updated 12 minutes ago MAP: Toowoomba 4350 Three people are dead following a shooting at a house on the Darling Downs, west of Brisbane. It is understood police were called to the property in Biddeston, near Toowoomba, by paramedics at 6:55pm. Officers then waited for back up before entering the building. "I can confirm three people are dead from gunshot wounds," a Queensland Police Media spokesman told ABC News. "There is no immediate threat to anyone in the area." Police will remain at the scene through the night.
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Mar 2, 2015 12:19
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Gough Suppressant posted:The only people dumber than those on Q&A are those watching it remember that time Slavoj Zizek was on it
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Mar 2, 2015 12:22
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Jumpingmanjim posted:Three people dead in shooting at house near Toowoomba ASIO drops the ball on terrorism again.
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Mar 2, 2015 12:24
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Birdstrike posted:ASIO drops the ball on terrorism again. If only they had the metadata.
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Birdstrike posted:ASIO drops the ball on terrorism again.
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Mar 2, 2015 12:27
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Lid posted:remember that time Slavoj Zizek was on it I actually forgot about that and that was legit good, along with the episodes that have been outside Australia.
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Mar 2, 2015 12:27
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Trapezium Dave posted:Turnbull is their best bet IMO as long as they're willing to let him throw the nation a couple of centrist bones to buy the rest of their policy package (and I don't think they will because of aforementioned sleepwalking cowardice and incompetence). Yeah they can't contemplate giving Turnbull another go. He's horrible anyway, and it would be an unstable situation because they would make him beholden to them and sooner or later they'd shaft him again when they felt safer. And this is why Morrison is being watched because the base LOVE him and that's the right faction of the rightwing faction you mentioned, and the danger with him is that when he feels safe he's an utter arsehole. He's only being nice now because he needs a win or two and he doesn't intend to stay in Social Services longer than he has to. edit: BTW do keep up the whining about FDOTM, it will encourage Tink to post it every day and infuriate you, morons. ewe2 fucked around with this message at 12:30 on Mar 2, 2015 |
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Mar 2, 2015 12:28
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Gough Suppressant posted:I actually forgot about that and that was legit good, along with the episodes that have been outside Australia. Pretty much. Like most things in Australia it's politicians that usually screw it up. ... also possibly Australians.
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Mar 2, 2015 12:29
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ewe2 posted:Yeah they can't contemplate giving Turnbull another go. He's horrible anyway, and it would be an unstable situation because they would make him beholden to them and sooner or later they'd shaft him again when they felt safer. And this is why Morrison is being watched because the base LOVE him and that's the right faction of the rightwing faction you mentioned, and the danger with him is that when he feels safe he's an utter arsehole. He's only being nice now because he needs a win or two and he doesn't intend to stay in Social Services longer than he has to. I don't think anybody is infuriated, it's a good way to get everybody on the same bandwagon and light-hearted. If we don't have common enemies to rail against we'll turn against each other. First dog and idiots like it are just easy targets for the bubbling rage that festers on every page
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Mar 2, 2015 12:34
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Mar 2, 2015 12:35
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pernepple and bootroor, the eternal struggle
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Mar 2, 2015 12:37
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Waaaah the Christians are out to get me
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Mar 2, 2015 12:38
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Christine Milne is sick of your poo poo.
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Mar 2, 2015 12:42
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Mar 2, 2015 12:43
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Screw It I can't take any more. I must declare my undying love for Peta Credlin
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Mar 2, 2015 12:44
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Nuclear Spy posted:If you're talking about Adelaide Goonmeet tomorrow, based on my general experiences, Adelaide Goons (and SA Greens in general) are likely to be the chilled out dudes in the corner. I'm gonna get to this tomorrow unless I poo poo the bed with work in the afternoon. Also as a lurker, Fruity please post more.
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Mar 2, 2015 12:50
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I accidentaly saw some QandA and now I'm mad.
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Mar 2, 2015 12:55
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Antlions posted:I accidentaly saw some QandA and now I'm mad. are you mad as hell though?
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Mar 2, 2015 13:19
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what did mad as do this time?
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Mar 2, 2015 13:56
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Brandis being censured made me happy far beyond it had any right to. Also I assume GSC is now Birb Katter, because that is amazing.
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Mar 2, 2015 14:26
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hooman posted:Brandis being censured made me happy far beyond it had any right to. I think it's IslamoNazi?
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Mar 2, 2015 14:29
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Mithranderp posted:I think it's IslamoNazi? It is.
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Mar 2, 2015 14:34
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hooman posted:Brandis being censured made me happy far beyond it had any right to. no im not that creative
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Mar 2, 2015 14:48
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hooman posted:Brandis being censured made me happy far beyond it had any right to. I'm still hoping he doesn't repent his sins so the senate can then go the full excommunication. BE GONE UNHOLY ONE! Unfortunately the only member of parliament that can actually currently be excommunicated is Turnbull, when he becomes PM and drops that ministry. 
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Mar 2, 2015 15:09
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dr_rat posted:Unfortunately the only member of parliament that can actually currently be excommunicated is Turnbull, when he becomes PM and drops that ministry.  So last month's rate drop put my mortgage to the cheapest it's been, even below when everything was nuts back during the GFC. Yet this time around the market doesn't seem to be responding, probably because back then there was a huge upward pressure from stimulations like the first homeowners grant, free stamp duty, etc.. Does auspol think the government will continue to push the RBA to cut it to the bone? We've got a maximum of 2 years before the next election and surely Abbott's baby boomers must be beginning to feel the pinch on their investment properties given the market's not increased as they believed it should have over the last few years. Can we expect the next 12 months to bring some of that sweet sweet stimulation to keep the bubble going? It feels to me like 18 months is just enoguh time for the whole 'soft housing prices' thing to start causing some angst amongst the baby boomers. Maybe I'm hopeful though. edit: Would they even possess the testicular fortitude to hand out stimulation like that given the  budget emergency ?
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I'm an economic novice but I cannot see a logical, rational unwinding of our massive private debt problem. I think it will just be a crash, with much wailing and gnashing of teeth..
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Nam Taf posted:Does auspol think the government will continue to push the RBA to cut it to the bone? We've got a maximum of 2 years before the next election and surely Abbott's baby boomers must be beginning to feel the pinch on their investment properties given the market's not increased as they believed it should have over the last few years. Can we expect the next 12 months to bring some of that sweet sweet stimulation to keep the bubble going? Heres an article that goes into this somewhat: http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/no-economic-benefit-in-further-surge-in-house-prices-economists-warn-rba-20150302-13ssey.html Probably the most relevant part quote:House price inflation, particularly in Sydney, has presented the RBA with a conundrum: while sluggish growth, an overvalued dollar, relatively high unemployment and low business and consumer confidence make a compelling case for further easing, fears of inflating a property bubble have long weighed on its policy deliberations. Basically it seem if the Abbott goverment was looking someone to help keep the housing bubble inflated, the RBA probably wouldn't be interested as the head of the RBA is already a bit worried with its already high bubbly looking price rises. If it was more about deflating the bubble slowly then it seems like the RBA might help out if it could just to try and make sure it deflated, not popped. Anyway with the private debt, main issue seems to be any measures that lower it, if it worked would probably just end up with people reinvesting what ever amount they measure just allowed them to pay off. Which could be pretty good for the economy if they didn't just invest it back into housing. (which a lot of people totally would.) Seems the best way to encourage less debt is to raise interest rates, but with the economy as weak as it is at the moment, and as you point out the number of people already struggling with their debts, it seems no one really has the stomach to do that.
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Comstar posted:QANDA first question: 1% of the world owns 48% of the wealth. How can fix that? Lid posted:If it was a man it was Josh Frydenberg (assistant treasurer), if it was a woman it was Trisha Jha (from the Centre for Independent Studies libertarian think tank). e: does anybody have the text of Brandis whine to the senate yesterday about his censure? Gradian only had some quotes.
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Mar 2, 2015 22:29
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Tokamak posted:Q&A is like Question Time that only consist of Dorothy Dixers and self congratulating political commentators. Yeah I sure wouldn't want to participate in any discussion or forum like that
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Mar 2, 2015 22:38
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quote:
http://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2015/03/dumbest-bubble-history/
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Mar 2, 2015 22:41
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The dumbest bubble is bitcoins. 
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Mar 2, 2015 22:50
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That site has been writing Australian property bubble stories for 5 years. They'll be right eventually!
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Mar 2, 2015 22:57
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Fruity Gordo posted:The dumbest bubble is bitcoins. I call your bitcoin and raise you a tulip
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Mar 2, 2015 23:07
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The most valuable tulip that launched the tulip bubble is almost extinct now, bc the only way you get the streaks on it is by them catching a virus and you can't clone it or something.  Rip historical comedy tulip cultivar.
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Mar 2, 2015 23:12
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The take home message is to never protest against asylum seeker treatment, because even companies will gently caress you over http://www.theage.com.au/national/qantas-passenger-banned-after-asylum-seeker-walkout-20150302-13svcn.html quote:Qantas has banned a Melbourne man from flying with them after he asked to be removed from a flight taking an asylum seeker from Melbourne to Darwin for deportation.
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A national tragedy:quote:Palmer’s beloved dinosaur Jeff has been destroyed by fire just after midnight. It would appear 95% of the T-Rex is gone and police suggested Jeff could not be saved. They will be investigating the fire.
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