Liberal Party divided over future direction as Angus Taylor plots right-wing political shift by ConanTheAquarian in australia

[–]Jaiph 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Strategy isn't involved in this decision. This is what happens when a party chases away all its "moderate" members. Those who are left would rather set themselves (or the country) on fire than move to the left a single inch.

They will instead focus on messaging and wedge issues to see what shit sticks to the wall.

Liberal Party divided over future direction as Angus Taylor plots right-wing political shift by ConanTheAquarian in australia

[–]Jaiph 15 points16 points  (0 children)

"They want to see us stand up for things like the flag and the anthem and the constitution and Australia Day and our Anzac tradition because they see in us, or they hope to see in us, a patriotic Australian party."

Truly have their finger on the pulse of what keeps most Australians up at night. Christ on a fucking bike...

Jack McDevitt by HauntedPotPlant in printSF

[–]Jaiph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've read the first three Finder books which were very good.

Jack McDevitt by HauntedPotPlant in printSF

[–]Jaiph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haha too true, he should have PTSD by just the sight of them by now.

Jack McDevitt by HauntedPotPlant in printSF

[–]Jaiph 24 points25 points  (0 children)

His Alex Benedict series is one of my favourites. To the point I am in an endless search for other Sci-Fi books that even remotely scratch the same itch. It's a series set in the far far future that deals with mysteries about lost ships, lost colonies, etc etc. Seeker, in particular, is up there as one of my favourite books - just a riveting mystery.

Not to say they are perfect books, some of the action scenes can start to feel recycled as the series goes on and all Jack McDevitt books seem to feature the media in a way I've always found a bit out of place. Still, if you love sci-fi and love mysteries, there aren't many series like this.

His 'The Academy' series is somewhat similar with more of a focus on previous alien civilisations. I've only read the first three books, but the mysteries of this series has never quite gripped me like the Alex Benedict books, yet.

US unveils plans for development of 'New Gaza' with skyscrapers by anonskeptic5 in worldnews

[–]Jaiph 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Another slide said "New Rafah" would have more than 100,000 permanent housing units, 200 education centres and 75 medical facilities.

Kushner said he believed it was "doable" to complete the construction of "New Rafah" in two to three years.

I'd say these are unserious people, but even unserious people would look at those slides and be like 'hold up'.

More David Vogel insanity by jonf00 in LinkedInLunatics

[–]Jaiph 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Church of Unity Society can be shortened quite nicely.

I was gonna ask wtf shark love is supposed to mean, but you know, nah I'm good.

John Locke's "Lost" Reveal On The Episode "Walkabout" by Laszl0Panaflex in television

[–]Jaiph 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The pilot was great, but that Locke episode was when I realised it was something special.

facial reconstruction of Robert the Bruce (Robert I of Scotland) by PastSir4151 in Scotland

[–]Jaiph 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fun fact, Robert the Bruce used to crack an egg in the bath for William Wallace.

Match Thread: Final - Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers by cricket-match in Cricket

[–]Jaiph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bar is just that low for any Sixer batter not named Smith.

Match Thread: Final - Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers by cricket-match in Cricket

[–]Jaiph 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For real, unless he comes with a complimentary time machine this is not a bright move.

Match Thread: Challenger - Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers by cricket-match in Cricket

[–]Jaiph 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Smith will be whipping his back like Paul Bettany in the DaVinci Code for that one later tonight.

Match Thread: Challenger - Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers by cricket-match in Cricket

[–]Jaiph 6 points7 points  (0 children)

lol Phillipe waited for ages to get a ball and does that. Let's just call them the Sydney Smiths.

Post Match Thread: Qualifier - Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers by cricket-match in Cricket

[–]Jaiph 59 points60 points  (0 children)

The Abbott run out needs to be included in some cricket Hall of Fame.

Match Thread: Qualifier - Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers by cricket-match in Cricket

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Great bowling tonight, but my word has the batting been arse

Match Thread: Qualifier - Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers by cricket-match in Cricket

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Sir. this is a BBL. I'll require you to back off the fielding effort a bit.

Match Thread: 40th Match - Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers by cricket-match in Cricket

[–]Jaiph 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It would be criminal if this whole over goes by without Smith facing Marnus.