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Starshark: Dec 22, 2005; Doctor Rope

Solemn Sloth posted:

:In extremely clergy voice: Hot.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 10:37

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# ? Jun 10, 2024 07:11

birdstrike: Oct 30, 2008; i;m gay

s44 except all parliamentarians need to be indigenous

# ? Nov 7, 2017 10:56

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.

https://www.facebook.com/maggie.raworth/posts/10155788361052645

# ? Nov 7, 2017 11:09

Synthbuttrange: May 6, 2007

quote:

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has denied she is a dual citizen but says she has not checked with Britain's Home Office.

Responding to rising speculation she was British, Senator Hanson says both her parents were born in Australia although she did have English grandparents on one side of her family.

"I can a.ssure everyone I am not eligible for British citizenship," she said in Gladstone during a regional blitz in the Queensland election campaign.

...

Senator Hanson reportedly told Woman's Day magazine in February 2010 she was relocating to Britain where she could hold dual citizenship

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/11/07/pauline-hanson-denies-shes-dual-citizen

:thunk:

# ? Nov 7, 2017 11:18

racing identity: Apr 5, 2017; by FactsAreUseless

Solemn Sloth posted:

Are you still mad about Tippett/Dangerfield/Lever leaving the crows or what

I'm still mad about Kane Johnson

# ? Nov 7, 2017 11:28

racing identity: Apr 5, 2017; by FactsAreUseless

I remember when Hanson moved to England because there were too many Muslims in Australia, then came back almost immediately because there are in fact even more Muslims in London

# ? Nov 7, 2017 11:30

NoNotTheMindProbe: Aug 9, 2010; pony porn was here

Synthbuttrange posted:

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/11/07/pauline-hanson-denies-shes-dual-citizen

I was thinking about this the other day. All it takes is a quick google to find the offending statement:

quote:

Former One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson, who made her political name railing against immigrants, says she is emigrating to Britain because there are no more opportunities for her in Australia.

In an interview with Woman's Day, the divisive former federal MP revealed her plans to sell her south-east Queensland property and leave Australia.

"I'm going to be away indefinitely. It's pretty much goodbye forever," she said in the interview.

"I've really had enough. I want peace in my life. I want contentment and that's what I'm aiming for."

The conservative Ms Hanson courted controversy throughout her career in politics, calling for a reduction in immigration.

She also used her maiden speech in Parliament to warn that Australia could be "swamped with Asians".

She remains critical of Australian governments, saying politicians are not brave enough to say what they really think.

"Over-regulation, increasing taxes and lack of true representation are affecting our way of life. I feel very much for the young ones," she said.

"Once it was common for them to own their own home. Not now. It's a harder place. Sadly, the land of opportunity is no more applicable."

Her most recent involvement in politics was her unsuccessful attempt to win the Queensland state seat of Beaudesert as an independent in last year's state election. She also ran unsuccessfully for a Queensland Senate seat in 2007.

"I know I will never be given a chance to re-enter Parliament again," she said.

Ms Hanson told the magazine she will sell her property at Coleyville, south-west of Brisbane, then relocate to Britain where she can get dual citizenship.

"I'm 56 this year. So, while I've still got my health, I want to get out there," she said.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-02-15/goodbye-forever-as-hanson-moves-to-uk/331628

quote:

Ms Hanson is eligible for a British passport because her grandfather was an immigrant from England in 1908.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/wor...to-Britain.html

NoNotTheMindProbe fucked around with this message at 11:36 on Nov 7, 2017

# ? Nov 7, 2017 11:32

Synthbuttrange: May 6, 2007

Yeah I just cant recall if she actually did get her citizenship or not

# ? Nov 7, 2017 11:34

Toys For Ass Bum: Feb 1, 2015

Zenithe posted:

What are the odds today that a horse will be killed because horse racing is still culturally acceptable in 2017

Regal Monarch dies after horror Melbourne Cup fall

poor horsie. Unfortunately, when they break a leg they're hosed:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frog_(horse_anatomy)

quote:

The frog is also an important part of the horse's circulatory system � it pumps blood up the horse's leg each time the frog makes contact with the ground. The blood flows down the horse's leg into the digital cushion, a fibrous part of the inner hoof located just above the frog which contains a network of blood vessels. The horse's weight then compresses the frog on the ground, squeezing the blood out of the digital cushion, and pushing it back up the horse's legs.

Toys For Ass Bum fucked around with this message at 12:15 on Nov 7, 2017

# ? Nov 7, 2017 11:52

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.

Barnaby's hand is missing something

# ? Nov 7, 2017 13:18

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

When his wife sees him with ewe.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 13:21

DancingShade: Jul 26, 2007; by Fluffdaddy

Not just that. What kind of "working man with Akubra" wears a loving white shirt and tie anyway? That collar would be stained yellow with sweat in a couple months and the tie would be suffocating in the heat.

Oh wait that's right. It's all just for show. At least he had the good sense not to put creases in his sleeves because that would just crack me up.

Pretty sad neither of them had a drink though. How un-Australian. Even New Zealanders would be drinking so really Barnaby fails all round.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 13:37

JBP: Feb 16, 2017; You've got to know, to understand,
Baby, take me by my hand,
I'll lead you to the promised land.

DancingShade posted:

Pretty sad neither of them had a drink though. How un-Australian. Even New Zealanders would be drinking so really Barnaby fails all round.

There's a bloke in the background wearing speed dealers on the back of his head so it balances out.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 13:51

HookShot: Dec 26, 2005

Hanson only spent like two months in England or something before realizing there were too many Muslims there, too, right? She probably didn't bother with the application. It would be glorious if so though.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 17:41

drunkill: Sep 25, 2007; me @ ur posting; Fallen Rib

Lid posted:

Barnaby's hand is missing something

But he gained a Fitbit.

Julia Banks is back in the spotlight too, apparently her brother has Greek citizenship so she actually is entitled to it? With the highcourt ruling she might be a goner if investigated.

quote:

Liberal MP Julia Banks is refusing to explain how she can claim she is not entitled to Greek citizenship when her brother has obtained it.

...

The news raises questions about how he could be entitled to dual citizenship if Ms Banks was not.

...

If Ms Banks is a dual citizen, she would have to contest a by-election in the Melbourne seat of Chisholm which she holds by a slim margin of about 2.2 per cent, threatening the Government�s hold on power.

I can't wait for parliament to resume.

drunkill fucked around with this message at 17:45 on Nov 7, 2017

# ? Nov 7, 2017 17:43

HookShot: Dec 26, 2005

Being entitled to citizenship isn't the same thing as being a citizen though. She would have had to apply for it, same as Carnarvon did for his Italian citizenship.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 18:14

TheBlackVegetable: Oct 29, 2006

Lid posted:

Barnaby's hand is missing something

I've got the same glasses as the prime minister. They were comfortable to start with, but poorly held together and after a while started falling apart. Eventually the cover came off and the shoddy design of the whole lot was laid bare. It's only a matter of time before they are replaced.

The glasses are poo poo too.

TheBlackVegetable fucked around with this message at 20:28 on Nov 7, 2017

# ? Nov 7, 2017 20:19

birdstrike: Oct 30, 2008; i;m gay

Labor MP Justine Keay admits she was British at time of 2016 election

lol, just lol

# ? Nov 7, 2017 20:38

Comstar: Apr 20, 2007; Are you happy now?

Refer all members of Parliament to the High Court. Provide evidence they are not duel citizens or be removed.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 21:02

DancingShade: Jul 26, 2007; by Fluffdaddy

Birdstrike posted:

Labor MP Justine Keay admits she was British at time of 2016 election

lol, just lol

Anyone who knows they meet this criteria after that High Court ruling who isn't stepping down voluntarily should be made to pay back their salary & entitlements in full for knowingly defrauding the Commonwealth.

Comstar posted:

Refer all members of Parliament to the High Court. Provide evidence they are not duel citizens or be removed.

Yes. And punch the guilty pollies in their wallets. It's the only thing they understand and pay attention to.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 21:40

woofbro: Nov 25, 2013

I�m fine with screwing over all current politicians under S44, but if Barnaby will retain office through by-Election anyways what�s the point?

We might as well open parliament to dual-citizens, we�re not xenophobic white Australia policy Australia anymore (I think). We should be stopping foreign interest or donations and dodgy back door deals but good luck pushing an ICAC. S44 seems like a moot point when our politicians are being bought anyways.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 21:44

DancingShade: Jul 26, 2007; by Fluffdaddy

woofbro posted:

I�m fine with screwing over all current politicians under S44, but if Barnaby will retain office through by-Election anyways what�s the point?

We might as well open parliament to dual-citizens, we�re not xenophobic white Australia policy Australia anymore (I think). We should be stopping foreign interest or donations and dodgy back door deals but good luck pushing an ICAC. S44 seems like a moot point when our politicians are being bought anyways.

Barnaby is just one person and while I have no particular love for the man I'd rather people who are supposed to be writing laws actually follow the loving laws rather than rewrite them to suit their purposes when they become inconvenient.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 21:46

DancingShade: Jul 26, 2007; by Fluffdaddy

If the rest of us have to follow dumb retarded laws which have actual consequences because we can't change them on a whim then so can the people sticking their snouts in the trough over in Canberra.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 21:55

Intoluene: Jul 6, 2011; Activating self-destruct sequence!; Fun Shoe

DancingShade posted:

If the rest of us have to follow dumb retarded laws which have actual consequences because we can't change them on a whim then so can the people sticking their snouts in the trough over in Canberra.

loving this.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 21:59

bandaid.friend: Apr 25, 2017; My first car was a stick

DancingShade posted:

Anyone who knows they meet this criteria after that High Court ruling who isn't stepping down voluntarily should be made to pay back their salary & entitlements in full for knowingly defrauding the Commonwealth.

Yes. And punch the guilty pollies in their wallets. It's the only thing they understand and pay attention to.

The constitution says a member should pay a hundred pounds a day for every day they sat while ineligible but some cowards in 1975 changed the rules. RBA's currency calculator says a hundred pounds in 1901 is fourteen thousand seven hundred dollars in 2016 which would have made this even more entertaining

# ? Nov 7, 2017 22:05

birdstrike: Oct 30, 2008; i;m gay

Auspol advocating for unpaid labour ITT

# ? Nov 7, 2017 22:10

StudlyCaps: Oct 4, 2012

Just lol that anything a politician is expected to do would count as labour.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 22:14

ili: Jul 26, 2003

I assume anything Mr Shorten does counts as Labor.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 22:22

Schlesische: Jul 4, 2012

HookShot posted:

Being entitled to citizenship isn't the same thing as being a citizen though. She would have had to apply for it, same as Carnarvon did for his Italian citizenship.

Canavan's mother might have applied for his citizenship. Because of Italy's laws it's somewhat unclear as to whether or not Matt Canavan could possibly have held any realistic suspicion that he could have been an Italian citizen.

I think that's the courts take on it.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 22:29

bandaid.friend: Apr 25, 2017; My first car was a stick

Birdstrike posted:

Auspol advocating for unpaid labour ITT

the penalty for passing laws when you weren't elected should be a hanging imo

# ? Nov 7, 2017 22:31

birdstrike: Oct 30, 2008; i;m gay

bandaid.friend posted:

the penalty for passing laws when you weren't elected should be a hanging imo

Scott Ludlam's Hair

# ? Nov 7, 2017 22:35

freebooter: Jul 7, 2009

Comstar posted:

Refer all members of Parliament to the High Court. Provide evidence they are not duel citizens or be removed.

Normal country. Totally normal

DancingShade posted:

If the rest of us have to follow dumb retarded laws which have actual consequences because we can't change them on a whim then so can the people sticking their snouts in the trough over in Canberra.

This entire debacle has been a great illustration of the fact that you guys loathe your elected representatives so much that enjoying their schadenfreude will overwhelm any sober debate about how we should actually run a country and a system of government. I can't imagine any other scenario in which the posters of auspol would all think it's a great idea to start drawing up lists of suspected foreigners.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 23:13

racing identity: Apr 5, 2017; by FactsAreUseless

freebooter posted:

This entire debacle has been a great illustration of the fact that you guys loathe your elected representatives so much that enjoying their schadenfreude will overwhelm any sober debate about how we should actually run a country and a system of government.

Australia�s deep loathing of politicians is one of the few positive features of our national identity

# ? Nov 7, 2017 23:22

open24hours: Jan 7, 2001

Maybe we should just go back to forbidding dual citizenship.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 23:27

Periphery: Jul 27, 2003; ...

freebooter posted:

Normal country. Totally normal

This entire debacle has been a great illustration of the fact that you guys loathe your elected representatives so much that enjoying their schadenfreude will overwhelm any sober debate about how we should actually run a country and a system of government. I can't imagine any other scenario in which the posters of auspol would all think it's a great idea to start drawing up lists of suspected foreigners.

IMO it's less about hunting down foreigners and more about reaffirming just how incompetent our politicians are. It's basically everyone enjoying seeing the political class gently caress themselves for once instead of them constantly loving us.

# ? Nov 7, 2017 23:38