Lucky Dips

[Paddo Colt 61]

Who? Kingo? A bit harsh but possibly fair.

[mightyrooster]

Paddo, I think Salvo was just trying to point out that he thinks the current mushroom case has ‘more’ circumstantial evidence than the others. But really with the Folbigg case the media was insinuating that one baby is tragic (trust me I know having been there myself), two babies is twice the tragedy, but when we get to all 4 that can only mean she’s guilty right? They were using her private diaries out of context to paint her as an uncaring sociopath. I lost a baby and it’s impossible to put into words here how that affected me and still does. Imagine losing 4? Now similarly all the circumstantial evidence in the mushroom case looks suspicious but we don’t have all the facts but it is a fact that an innocent woman (or man for that matter) will be under extreme duress and will most likely react accordingly when the media shove a microphone in their face demanding answers to questions which insinuate they already believe they are guilty.

My comments were about these cases and nothing to do with China / Russia / US global political relations.

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

As I have told you many times, you are a supersized f whit, always was, and always will be.

80% Brad Pitt looks you say - mmm shows what delusions folk on drugs can have

Heard you look more like Jackie Wright

One piece of advice I will give you, though, is to stay off the drugs.

You will end up like Syd Barrett here in body but not in mind.

Back to your shelf packing job at Coles or is it Woolworths

You halftard. I win again. Dunce.

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

He is Leslie Chow from the Hangover series mate. Micro willy but attempts to compensate in other areas.

Nice try Simple Jaxx

[King Salvo]

You halftard. I win again. Dunce.

Nope, I win again, as you can join the other supersized F Whits I have on ignore.

Bye Bye Druggo

[Dr. Voodoo Man]

Nope, I win again, as you can join the other supersized F Whits I have on ignore.

Bye Bye Druggo

Sayanara fat guts.

[Mickie Lane]

King, the real scenario goes something like this:

Party guest ( extremely attractive female): Hello, I'm Dasha, I haven't met you yet but I heard you talking to that chap who just left. He is paralysingly boring, he bailed me up in the garden and I thought that I was never going to escape. Is it true what you were saying that 96% of Chinese approve of the government? My God who knew? We certainly don't hear that sort of thing in our MSM. It's so bad, people are lied to.

Paddo: He was certainly not as interesting as you ma belle dame but most people are much the same as that unfortunately.

PG: I agree. It's so hard to find anything that is objective and well written in our media these days even the ABC has thrown in the towel. My old Uni friends and I amuse ourselves lampooning the guff that's on offer. Some of it is so wrong. What sorts of things do you read?

Paddo: (Refreshing her glass with a delightful Pinot Noir) Look, I like the John Menadue site, most of the contributors are former leaders, Diplomats and academics. It is very reliable and so informative. If you're interested in current events you really can't go past it.

PG: God...how refreshing to meet a man with something to say. I was about to leave when I overheard you talking to that LOMBARD bore. Do you know that some of the men here are anti-vax? Some have never read a book, can you believe it. I spent an excruciating 30 minutes with three of them who talked about nothing but football and there's a fellow in the kitchen named Kingsley something or other who was holding the floor and pontificating on every subject imaginable. Even the football guys gave up though one of them put on real performance accusing people of helping themselves to his Limoncello. But you're different, you're quiet, strong, handsome and interested in things. I just feel that you are far more in touch with your emotions. Are you married?

Paddo: I am but I see no need to limit myself to just one woman, the world is my interest and my playground. (Gently taking her hand) Look do you mind if I read your palm you look like you've had an exciting past and if I happen to touch on something interesting there we can explore further with the Tarot cards. There's a vacant bedroom upstairs and I have this spliff on me. Shall we go up?

PG: Oh naughty boy, I'd like that, I'll just make sure that my husband is still fascinated by that young bimbo who has applied to be on MKR. My God, have you ever heard the word Sheeple?

The whole reply is very good Paddo
The highlighted part is farkin hilarious.

[Mickie Lane]

That is an unusual case though the death cap mushrooms one.

Of the 4 guests that were present 3 passed away and one is still in a critical condition awaiting a liver transplant.

She has presented with no symptoms despite saying she also consumed the meal.

I vaguely remember hearing that but its certainly gone quiet but then again I dont watch the news or listen to 2GB.
Its suss though I think.
What is happening about it?

[King Salvo]

More likely the following with Comrade Paddo one has to say - Lives in a fictional parallel universe brainwashed by Marxist /Communist Ideology.

[Paddo Colt 61]

See? There you go again off on some moronic tangent. Argue the merits fgs.

[Paddo Colt 61]

Herewith, a critical take on our "best mates with USA" trope from prominent Australian Historian Henry Reynolds. What chance, however, of ever convincing our Sheeple who are permanently switched off to all but Survivor, the Bachelor and MKR. I truly hope that my emigration application will be approved otherwise it's the Gap.

https://johnmenadue.com/americas-uni...e-as-gullible/

[Andrew Walker]

Herewith, a critical take on our "best mates with USA" trope from prominent Australian Historian Henry Reynolds. What chance, however, of ever convincing our Sheeple who are permanently switched off to all but Survivor, the Bachelor and MKR. I truly hope that my emigration application will be approved otherwise it's the Gap.

https://johnmenadue.com/americas-uni...e-as-gullible/

OH PC I’ve just revived one of your Chiba threads with a cracking article from the high quality Pearls and Irritations I suggest you have a read I’m sure it will appeal to you. Now I must read the article which you have so kindly appended

[Paddo Colt 61]

Thanks Andy. Do you have any comment to make on the following?

Peter Dutton has the luck – if it is to be called that — to have a rich tapestry of official Vote No advocates to amplify – and sometimes make explicit — the underlying messages of the No campaign. He has also permissioned thousands of Australians – typically older whites from the days of the Anglo-monoculture – to articulate continuing and deeply held hostilities towards Indigenous. There’s nothing new about this animosity but it has been mostly submerged for the past 60 years, suppressed not only by anti-discrimination laws, but the open disapproval of younger, better educated Australians and by the impact on Australian culture and tolerance of large-scale immigration. It is now back out in the open — accentuating a good deal of community tension. Whether the referendum succeeds or not, hosing down an upsurge in racial hatred is a major task for years to come – the moral bill for which will lie at Dutton’s door. The contemptible thing about it is that while the feelings may have reflected Dutton’s background and instincts, he probably did not intend to incite hatred of and indifference to the Indigenous situation. Putting down first nations people has been just a consequence, albeit one that was predictable. The policy to have a Voice was, after all, originally coalition policy. Dutton upended that for simple and crude political purposes – to make life harder for the Albanese government.

Dutton, and other Liberals are aware of the significant international damage that will be done to Australia’s reputation if he “triumphs” at the referendum by securing rejection of the proposal. The most significant damage will probably be in Asia and Oceania. But it will also be among the citizens of countries with which Australians like to compare ourselves, such as in Britain and western Europe. And it will also be used with telling effect by countries such as China, who like to remind others, including people in African nations, that nations of the west are hardly exemplary in their tolerance and respect for national minorities. Awareness of this international reaction – as well as some concern about the impact among moderate liberal opinion in Australia at the crudity of the debate from the No camp – is why Dutton is now suggesting a further referendum containing only constitutional recognition without a Voice component. It is unlikely to fool anyone.

[Andrew Walker]

Thanks Andy. Do you have any comment to make on the following?

Peter Dutton has the luck – if it is to be called that — to have a rich tapestry of official Vote No advocates to amplify – and sometimes make explicit — the underlying messages of the No campaign. He has also permissioned thousands of Australians – typically older whites from the days of the Anglo-monoculture – to articulate continuing and deeply held hostilities towards Indigenous. There’s nothing new about this animosity but it has been mostly submerged for the past 60 years, suppressed not only by anti-discrimination laws, but the open disapproval of younger, better educated Australians and by the impact on Australian culture and tolerance of large-scale immigration. It is now back out in the open — accentuating a good deal of community tension. Whether the referendum succeeds or not, hosing down an upsurge in racial hatred is a major task for years to come – the moral bill for which will lie at Dutton’s door. The contemptible thing about it is that while the feelings may have reflected Dutton’s background and instincts, he probably did not intend to incite hatred of and indifference to the Indigenous situation. Putting down first nations people has been just a consequence, albeit one that was predictable. The policy to have a Voice was, after all, originally coalition policy. Dutton upended that for simple and crude political purposes – to make life harder for the Albanese government.

Dutton, and other Liberals are aware of the significant international damage that will be done to Australia’s reputation if he “triumphs” at the referendum by securing rejection of the proposal. The most significant damage will probably be in Asia and Oceania. But it will also be among the citizens of countries with which Australians like to compare ourselves, such as in Britain and western Europe. And it will also be used with telling effect by countries such as China, who like to remind others, including people in African nations, that nations of the west are hardly exemplary in their tolerance and respect for national minorities. Awareness of this international reaction – as well as some concern about the impact among moderate liberal opinion in Australia at the crudity of the debate from the No camp – is why Dutton is now suggesting a further referendum containing only constitutional recognition without a Voice component. It is unlikely to fool anyone.

Most of it sounds like an opinion piece with little to no demonstrable evidence shown to back it up. That is apart from the last two sentences as that will probably happen if Dutton was to get into office. However I personally see the Libs spending a long time in opposition and becoming bitter and scarred veterans of long term shadow ministry.

PS When I get some more quiet time I will continue with When Two Worlds Collide. A former educator such as yourself can realise such works take time and require the author to have quiet time to focus on the matter at hand.

[A Country Member]

As much as Australia’s cultural cringe irritates me, with our obsession in being seen by other nations as being more powerful and influential than what our neighbours believe, it will be horrifically evident when we are painted as a nation of racists. Live with that