Auspol February: The NRL Really Screwed The Pooch

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Starshark: Dec 22, 2005; Doctor Rope

Legend went 'round among the railway apprentices that if you worked for Tooheys, you got a free case of beer at Christmas.

A free case of Tooheys

# ? Feb 15, 2016 11:08

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# ? May 29, 2024 18:50

Cartoon: Jun 20, 2008; poop

Frogmanv2 posted:

Paid the workers in beer.

Tell that to a big enough group of aussies, and we would have our own set of pyramids faster than you can say "Krakatinni"

Not sure the sides would be square and the same length.*

*Based on renovations performed by a previous owner under this regime.

# ? Feb 15, 2016 11:23

Lid: Feb 18, 2005; And the mercy seat is awaiting,
And I think my head is burning,
And in a way I'm yearning,
To be done with all this measuring of proof.
An eye for an eye
And a tooth for a tooth,
And anyway I told the truth,
And I'm not afraid to die.

"Correct. To look after them. And we need stolen generations.

"There are a whole heap of kids going before the courts now, or their families, mums going before the courts, and dads who are on top of the world with drugs or alcohol, and suddenly they go back into an environment where children are brought up in those circumstances,"

"Those children, for their own benefit, should be taken away.

# ? Feb 15, 2016 11:45

The Peccadillo: Mar 4, 2013; We Have Important Work To Do

Ciobo has been trade minister for literally one loving day, and he's on Q'nA, I am gonna watch

I can't even picture the panic at DFAT briefing the motherfucker

# ? Feb 15, 2016 11:50

The Peccadillo: Mar 4, 2013; We Have Important Work To Do

This is so hard, they'll only talk about Politocal Correctness Gone Wild, I just want to see Ciobo go crosseyed and poo poo his pants when he hears the initials TPP

# ? Feb 15, 2016 12:09

BBJoey: Oct 31, 2012

Lid posted:

"Correct. To look after them. And we need stolen generations.

"There are a whole heap of kids going before the courts now, or their families, mums going before the courts, and dads who are on top of the world with drugs or alcohol, and suddenly they go back into an environment where children are brought up in those circumstances,"

"Those children, for their own benefit, should be taken away.

at least they're acknowledging the stolen generations were a thing :smith:

# ? Feb 15, 2016 12:17

Tokamak: Dec 22, 2004

The Peccadillo posted:

This is so hard, they'll only talk about Politocal Correctness Gone Wild,

# ? Feb 15, 2016 12:27

I would blow Dane Cook: Dec 26, 2008

Thread Favourite Gerard Henderson was featured on Media Watch tonight.

# ? Feb 15, 2016 12:41

The Peccadillo: Mar 4, 2013; We Have Important Work To Do

A man once said to me, several pages ago, hope is the first step toward dissapointment

Not a single fuckin' trade question

# ? Feb 15, 2016 12:42

Anidav: Feb 25, 2010; ahhh fuck its the rats again

Lmao this crackpot arguing with Terri Butler on free speech.

# ? Feb 15, 2016 12:59

Solemn Sloth: Jul 11, 2015; Baby you can shout at me,
But you can't need my eyes.

lmao watching q&a

# ? Feb 15, 2016 13:40

Anidav: Feb 25, 2010; ahhh fuck its the rats again

Sorry I couldn't find the remote after media watch ended like 85% of the ABCs viewership.

# ? Feb 15, 2016 13:44

Solemn Sloth: Jul 11, 2015; Baby you can shout at me,
But you can't need my eyes.

Anidav posted:

Sorry I couldn't find the remote after media watch ended like 85% of the ABCs viewership.

That's what the brick is for

# ? Feb 15, 2016 13:47

Nibbles!: Jun 26, 2008; TRUMP TRUMP TRUMP

make australia great again as well please

I'm convinced there was a time q&a was really good, or maybe I've just told myself that enough that I believe it.

Ones without politicians are still generally good.

# ? Feb 15, 2016 13:49

The Peccadillo: Mar 4, 2013; We Have Important Work To Do

Does anybody have the video of the UPF dude crying and quitting because he got made fun of handy?

# ? Feb 15, 2016 13:49

Anidav: Feb 25, 2010; ahhh fuck its the rats again

There should be a q and a special with just Rudd and Gillard.

# ? Feb 15, 2016 13:52

The Peccadillo: Mar 4, 2013; We Have Important Work To Do

Nibbles! posted:

I'm convinced there was a time q&a was really good, or maybe I've just told myself that enough that I believe it.

Ones without politicians are still generally good.

I remember a Dawkins v Pell episode that was kinda funny, because Pell could not give less of a poo poo, and Dawkins got real exasperated

I think that one's on Youtube

# ? Feb 15, 2016 14:12

WhiskeyWhiskers: Oct 14, 2013; "هذا ليس عادلاً."
"هذا ليس عادلاً على الإطلاق."
"كان هناك وقت الآن."
(السياق الخفي: للقراءة)

The Peccadillo posted:

I remember a Dawkins v Pell episode that was kinda funny, because Pell could not give less of a poo poo, and Dawkins got real exasperated

I think that one's on Youtube

I just had to climb into my Mum's roof to clean out a dead rat, it was so loving hot and disgusting, there were maggots burrowing into its cheeks and squirming around its mouth, and the entire roof smelt loving awful and the rat fell apart when I went to pick it up. And yet I'd still rather do that again than watch Pell and Dawkins on Q&A.

# ? Feb 15, 2016 14:23

Quantum Mechanic: Apr 25, 2010; Just another fuckwit who thrives on fake moral outrage.
Waaaah the Christians are out to get me

lol abbottsgonnawin

It's never been fully explained to me why forbidding the Uniting Church or Reform Jews from holding same sex marriage ceremonies isn't a violation of religious liberty.

# ? Feb 15, 2016 14:32

The Peccadillo: Mar 4, 2013; We Have Important Work To Do

Quantum Mechanic posted:

It's never been fully explained to me why forbidding the Uniting Church or Reform Jews from holding same sex marriage ceremonies isn't a violation of religious liberty.

You can have all the ceremonies you want, legal marriage certificates are issued accordin' to the text of Marriage Act '61, which is girl/boy only

Also, what happened with Lee Rhiannon?

# ? Feb 15, 2016 15:03

Vladimir Poutine: Aug 13, 2012

The Peccadillo posted:

I remember a Dawkins v Pell episode that was kinda funny, because Pell could not give less of a poo poo, and Dawkins got real exasperated

I think that one's on Youtube

There was another episode where they made Dawkins sit next to Family First senator Steve Fielding, and Fielding blurted out that he is a creationist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewDT-r00eCU

# ? Feb 15, 2016 15:25

Pickled Tink: Apr 28, 2012; Have you heard about First Dog? It's a very good comic I just love.

Also, wear your bike helmets kids. I copped several blows to the head but my helmet left me totally unscathed.

Finally you should check out First Dog as it's a good comic I like it very much.; Fun Shoe

First Dog:

# ? Feb 15, 2016 15:54

Amoeba102: Jan 22, 2010

Has anyone posted that Baird and Abbott have endorsed against Bishop for preselection?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-16/abbott-baird-write-references-for-bronwyn-bishop-rival/7170494

# ? Feb 15, 2016 22:34

chyaroh: Aug 8, 2007

I do understand that my viewpoint, from the secular society we have, is considered anathema. I really do. I also think that the Marriage Act will change, and probably should change, to reflect the view of the people. I don't see it as "fundamentally destroying marriage", or "ruining the fabric of civilisation" - we've been doing a good enough job of that for the last x-thousand years :-) I'm just trying to put out, as rationally (if you will permit me to use that term here) as possible, the background to the objection of groups such as the ACL. I would hope that the arguments from both sides will be as civil as possible.

Ok, I'll make that my last comment for the moment on this. Now, back to politics, and in particular, whinging "whataboutme?" politicians.

Ian McDonald is retiring, and having a massive sook at the same time about being stuck on the back benches and not being able to use his towering intellect for the forces of truth, justice and the multinational way. Poor baby, you'd never think he was elected to represent his electorate in any way...

# ? Feb 15, 2016 23:13

Lid: Feb 18, 2005; And the mercy seat is awaiting,
And I think my head is burning,
And in a way I'm yearning,
To be done with all this measuring of proof.
An eye for an eye
And a tooth for a tooth,
And anyway I told the truth,
And I'm not afraid to die.

"Labor has dug into the same figures and discovered that 64,000 negative gearers report taxable incomes of less than zero. No one, certainly not the Treasurer, would believe they actually earned less than zero."

# ? Feb 15, 2016 23:48

norp: Jan 20, 2004; TRUMP TRUMP TRUMP

let's invade New Zealand, they have oil

Those poor battlers with $6m property portfolios

# ? Feb 15, 2016 23:57

Solemn Sloth: Jul 11, 2015; Baby you can shout at me,
But you can't need my eyes.

chyaroh posted:

I do understand that my viewpoint, from the secular society we have, is considered anathema. I really do. I also think that the Marriage Act will change, and probably should change, to reflect the view of the people. I don't see it as "fundamentally destroying marriage", or "ruining the fabric of civilisation" - we've been doing a good enough job of that for the last x-thousand years :-) I'm just trying to put out, as rationally (if you will permit me to use that term here) as possible, the background to the objection of groups such as the ACL. I would hope that the arguments from both sides will be as civil as possible.

Ok, I'll make that my last comment for the moment on this. Now, back to politics, and in particular, whinging "whataboutme?" politicians.

Ian McDonald is retiring, and having a massive sook at the same time about being stuck on the back benches and not being able to use his towering intellect for the forces of truth, justice and the multinational way. Poor baby, you'd never think he was elected to represent his electorate in any way...

sorry, you don't get to campaign for denying people human rights based on their sexuality and then have a loving whinge about people not treating you with civility you disgusting shitlord.

# ? Feb 16, 2016 00:00

open24hours: Jan 7, 2001

quote:

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/act-road-safety-action-plan-flags-no-helmet-rule-for-cyclists-20160215-gmua9r.html

Cyclists could be allowed to ride without helmets and drivers could have less demerit points to rack up before they lose their licence, as part of a raft of measures to help the ACT government achieve its goal of zero road deaths.

The suggestions are among 39 initiatives outlined in the 70-page ACT Road Safety Action Plan 2016�2020 launched on Monday, after 15 people were killed on ACT roads last year.

Road Safety Minister Shane Rattenbury said there was a new emphasis on encouraging Canberrans to choose "sustainable transport" over cars to both reduce the crash rate and improve the visibility of cyclists.
Road Safety Minister Shane Rattenbury rides with students at University of Canberra High School in Kaleen.

Allowing cyclists to ride without helmets in "low speed environments", like shared zones and university campuses, is one way the government hopes to boost the numbers of bike riders, but it won't be introduced until the government has an expert assess the risks and benefits.

"There is clear evidence that wearing bicycle helmets does reduce the rate of head injuries, there's also evidence it can reduce the amount of people who cycle," Mr Rattenbury said.

"The ANU campus in the city� is all a low speed environment and we can imagine a scenario where people would move across campus or ride to a meeting across the city without having to wear a helmet."

Mr Rattenbury said no helmet rules already existed in other cities across the world and could be used for share bikes offered by buildings or departments.

"We're not talking about someone who's going to be commuting in from Weston Creek to the university, they'll have to wear a helmet, it's a higher speed, higher risk environment," he said.

In NSW, cyclists who ride without a helmet face recently increased fines of $319, but Mr Rattenbury said the tougher measures over the border, including the requirement for cyclists to carry ID, were counterproductive in increasing the number of bike riders.

Other initiatives in the action plan will crack down on drivers using mobile phones while driving.

P-platers and learner drivers will be banned from using mobile phones, including Bluetooth, to bring the ACT in line with other jurisdictions like NSW, and the ban could also be extended to cover other handheld devices.

While older drivers who text or check social media on their phones while driving will face tougher penalties - higher than the current $386 fine and three demerit points for using a handheld phone.

"An emerging issue for us is the increasing level of driver distraction arising from people inappropriately using mobile phones while driving," Mr Rattenbury said.

While in a "controversial" measure the number of demerit points drivers can accrue before their licence is suspended could be reduced under a review of the system.

"We don't want to see the level of death and injury we have seen on our roads in recent years, it's not acceptable," Mr Rattenbury said.

"Through sustained effort there's no reason we shouldn't be able to get to the point where we have zero deaths on our roads."

The number of mobile speed cameras will also be increased especially in school zones and school-based education programs for young drivers will be updated.

Penalties for speeding could also be increased with drivers caught driving at the highest speeds likely to face immediate suspension.

The plan also flags the introduction of more 40km/h zones after the "successful implementation" in 18 town centres last year, upgrades to infrastructure at crash black spots, and urban areas designed to encourage slower speeds.

While signage and road markings encouraging drivers to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front will be introduced to reduce tailgating, the cause of about 45 per cent of crashes in the ACT.

# ? Feb 16, 2016 00:02

starkebn: May 18, 2004; "Oooh, got a little too serious. You okay there, little buddy?"

fire up the barbeque, it's time for :sparkles:

helmet chat :sparkles:

# ? Feb 16, 2016 00:15

BBJoey: Oct 31, 2012

imo the penalty for tailgating should be summary execution.

# ? Feb 16, 2016 00:20

CATTASTIC: Mar 31, 2010; ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

starkebn posted:

fire up the barbeque, it's time for helmet chat

Save a sausage sandwich for me!

# ? Feb 16, 2016 00:21

Zenithe: Feb 25, 2013; _{Ask not to whom the Anidavatar belongs; it belongs to thee.}

Mate of mine was hit by a caravan trailer last year while on a bike. If he wasn't wearing a helmet probably would have died.

# ? Feb 16, 2016 00:27

open24hours: Jan 7, 2001

Should prob ban caravans.

# ? Feb 16, 2016 00:32

asio: Nov 29, 2008; "Also Sprach Arnold Jacobs: A Developmental Guide for Brass Wind Musicians" refers to the mullet as an important tool for professional cornet playing and box smashing black and blood

Once again everyone in policy making positions has forgotten that there is already a solution that doesn't involve a balance of carrot and stick: you need town planners. Seperated bike lanes, traffic calming in suburban streets, linking up bike paths, and designing places like shops, business etc to be bicycle accessible makes riding safer. The helmet is just a bonus.

# ? Feb 16, 2016 00:40

Amethyst: Mar 28, 2004; I CANNOT HELP BUT MAKE THE DCSS THREAD A FETID SWAMP OF UNFUN POSTING
plz notice me trunk-senpai

Who cares about fop. It is pointless to argue about because

a) No normal perosn will be offended by the word, and
b) "Bop the fop" is a really stupid, contrived catchphrase that will never gain traction with anyone.

# ? Feb 16, 2016 00:42

Wrestlepig: Feb 25, 2011; my mum says im cool; Toilet Rascal

Turnbull's not really a fop anyway, he's just a really rich neoliberal dude who probably doesn't powder his nose.

# ? Feb 16, 2016 00:51

asio: Nov 29, 2008; "Also Sprach Arnold Jacobs: A Developmental Guide for Brass Wind Musicians" refers to the mullet as an important tool for professional cornet playing and box smashing black and blood

Amethyst posted:

Who cares about fop. It is pointless to argue about because

a) No normal perosn will be offended by the word, and
b) "Bop the fop" is a really stupid, contrived catchphrase that will never gain traction with anyone.

Thanks but it's helmet chat time now

# ? Feb 16, 2016 00:54

starkebn: May 18, 2004; "Oooh, got a little too serious. You okay there, little buddy?"

Amethyst posted:

Who cares about fop. It is pointless to argue about because

a) No normal perosn will be offended by the word, and
b) "Bop the fop" is a really stupid, contrived catchphrase that will never gain traction with anyone.

thanks for the last word on an argument from yesterday

# ? Feb 16, 2016 00:57

Synthbuttrange: May 6, 2007

quote:

Former speaker Bronwyn Bishop's preselection chances have been dealt a blow, with both Tony Abbott and New South Wales Premier Mike Baird writing references in support of a party official expected to run against her.

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xPanda: Feb 6, 2003; Was that me or the door?

Am I forgetting something, or is Steve Ciobo's only action of note that he threatened an innocent australian to deportation on live TV?

# ? Feb 16, 2016 01:02

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