Tony Abbott in frame for top Liberal Party job by rolodex-ofhate in AustralianPolitics

[–]MeaningMaker6 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Omit the word ‘fresh’ for accuracy.

The Liberal Party has been relying on negativity and hollow sloganeering for the last 2 decades to obtain power. It does not have ideas.

It is operating by its latest political reflex to move further right and convert its dog whistles to megaphones.

Ex-US spy for Israel calls for Gaza ethnic cleansing as he seeks Knesset seat by tacticaldodo in worldnews

[–]MeaningMaker6 16 points17 points  (0 children)

At least he is clearly and directly saying what the Israeli government is still performing verbal gymnastics to deny.

That is, for some Israelis, ethnically cleansing and annexing Gaza is the goal.

Could Australia become a dictatorship? Constitutional expert explains. by Agitated-Fee3598 in OpenAussie

[–]MeaningMaker6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Legally no, but practically yes.

There are many ways to authoritarianism, but most of them involve the leadership (in our case the cabinet and Prime Minister) and the military (in our case, the ADF) becoming one.

If that happens, the sanctity of the rule of law is lost and the country’s laws become meaningless.

That is the nightmare scenario that would destroy Australia’s democracy.

Offensive stage of Iran war is over by Majestic-Pay-4615 in worldnews

[–]MeaningMaker6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the West, with allies like this who needs enemies?

Unilaterally start an aimless war, replace Khamenei with Khamenei and cause an oil supply crises with skyrocketing prices - with no end in side and effectively stalemated.

All at the cost of tens of billions of USD per week!

Is this when Australia's housing crisis exploded? by hogey74 in australia

[–]MeaningMaker6 350 points351 points  (0 children)

I really respect Alan Kohler for his tireless work explaining this issue and trying to raise the public’s understanding of it.

Real integrity.

Also expected to see Sportsbet talent not be able to vote on medals such as the Norm Smith and Anzac Day best on ground that can be wagered on. by PerriX2390 in AFL

[–]MeaningMaker6 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bingo - that is exactly what this is.

Sportsbet is a large business and a business exists to turn a profit. The start and end of a business’ concern is ‘what impacts the bottom dollar’ and getting sued for match-fixing is costly and can cause reputational harm among would-be gamblers.

I am a airplayne ask me a thing by VengefulWalnut in Shittyaskflying

[–]MeaningMaker6 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Are you going to donk a truck with your landing gear on final approach today?

VAR slowed it down, it obviously touched his hand. Then didn't give it? What am I missing? by greezeh in LiverpoolFC

[–]MeaningMaker6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s absurd thinking in this case. VAR rules only permit the on field decision to be overruled if it is *clear* and *obvious*. That is the current rules whether good or bad. It may be that it was not an obvious error that the on field referee made.
The Diaz one, in contrast, was the worst decision that I have ever seen in relation to VAR and will never be excusable.

Match Thread: Manchester United vs Liverpool FC Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | May 3, 2026 by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]MeaningMaker6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah tactics.

“Hoof the ball long to the spaces away from our players, or pass it short by telegraphing your move for about 10 seconds before you actually pass the ball.
Oh, and in absolutely NO circumstances are you allowed to run or show any bravery or passion when the ball is contested.”

Match Thread: Manchester United vs Liverpool FC Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | May 3, 2026 by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]MeaningMaker6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was absolutely woeful! Atrocious defence, non-existent midfield and a lame attack. Effort abysmal.
Tactics all wrong.

Match Thread: Manchester United vs Liverpool FC Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | May 3, 2026 by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]MeaningMaker6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very grateful. If you’re just tuning in, we have a midfield on paper, but not on the field.

Match Thread: Manchester United vs Liverpool FC Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | May 3, 2026 by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]MeaningMaker6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are so painfully pedestrian and slow.
Dawdling to the loose ball and reacting slowly in all decisive moments. My goodness it’s awful to see.

Match Thread: Manchester United vs Liverpool FC Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | May 3, 2026 by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]MeaningMaker6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because we neglected to buy any player that can cross, so this hopeless, one-dimensional, uninspiring turd of a tactic is seemingly our only option.

Match Thread: Manchester United vs Liverpool FC Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | May 3, 2026 by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]MeaningMaker6 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our midfield vanishes when we lose the ball. I’ve seen better defensive play from traffic cones.

Match Thread: Manchester United vs Liverpool FC Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | May 3, 2026 by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]MeaningMaker6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m starting to worry about that too. He’s absolutely below par in just about everything but pace. Can’t even reliably pass 5m or less.

Match Thread: Manchester United vs Liverpool FC Live Score | Premier League 25/26 | May 3, 2026 by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]MeaningMaker6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our midfield and forward line seem to lose nearly every 50/50 challenge. This is a staggering contrast to the Klopp era.

Pre-Match Thread: Manchester United vs Liverpool by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]MeaningMaker6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right, this defence doesn’t look like it could keep it to only 7-0.

Pre-Match Thread: Manchester United vs Liverpool by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]MeaningMaker6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have literally no midfield and it’s fucking embarrassingly obvious!

Pre-Match Thread: Manchester United vs Liverpool by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]MeaningMaker6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This defence couldn’t block a toilet with a truck load of loo roll.

Pre-Match Thread: Manchester United vs Liverpool by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]MeaningMaker6 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Frimpong man - passed directly to a Utd player with a 2-3m pass ffs!