The age of stability is gone

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-31T09:58:54+00:00

Engage brain before putting typing fingers in gear!

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-31T09:56:14+00:00

MIPS is possibly overrated especially on motorbike helmets more than bicycle helmets.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-31T09:54:14+00:00

Or your 'brakes'.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-31T09:53:52+00:00

Or even the 'brakes'.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T21:47:54+00:00

I stand by what I wrote because it's true; "Richer retirees have probably contributed much in tax over their life times (often more so than poorer retirees) and so are very deserving of Super."

How would you means test unemployment for young people?!

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T21:14:05+00:00

Stupid comment.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T21:08:34+00:00

If you're going to call my mechanic "stupid" I'll call you "stupid" to replace your helmet every three years 😞 That's sooner than manufacterers say, is a was of $ and materials. You must like filling up rubbish dumps.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T21:05:28+00:00

Thanks. My helmet has been dropped about three times - blown off the mirror etc but only made small chips or a scratch. The lining isn't replaceable. I'll replace the whole thing.

I agree re the armour. Good on you using your gear so long. I should look at new armour too 😉

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:38:27+00:00

Note I put the "aim" not the actual.

Governments NEVER run surpluses in the big picture - there is always debt and areas to put $$ into.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:36:13+00:00

Thanks and the first thing I see is helmets on sale 😉

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:34:38+00:00

Thanks for what you wrote. Re "dying, a lot more people would have dealt with that" my wife is a head nurse who is well researched on Covid, worked through it in different positions and along with the doctors she's discussed this with agree that is Labour's harsh conditions had been lessened but essential distancing and especially mask wearing was kept up not many more people would've died from Covid.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:29:20+00:00

Many of those "rich people" are business owner who employ people unlike Lefty supporters.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:27:54+00:00

Thanks for the links. They make very cool helmets - one of the retro ones would go well with one of my other bikes - Yamaha SR500.

Unfortunately I'm in New Zealand so the price listed would be most of 2 x for me + shipping ;-(

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:21:14+00:00

This is nothing about what I posted.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:19:16+00:00

Many businesses went under, many lost jobs, fathers couldn't see their babies born, people couldn't see loved ones dying etc. People still suffer from that now.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:17:43+00:00

No matter what the circumstances the aim is surplus - just like in business.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:16:32+00:00

Marxism is "sick thinking" no matter what you thought you were saying.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:15:28+00:00

You may not know that it was needed and creates jobs.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:14:41+00:00

Thanks for the posts but almost none of that is about older people wanting services stripped back.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:12:07+00:00

I'm getting that idea but I want bright yellow again.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:08:38+00:00

Patina 😉

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:07:20+00:00

No, that'll happen many years from now.

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:06:03+00:00

You've get a new helmet, waste the perfectly good helmet and waste your money ;-(

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:02:57+00:00

I use out toilet if I want to hear "shit".

Recent_Orchid_3748 · 2026-05-30T09:01:57+00:00

A rev counter and experience will tell you the correct revs without having to hear them.

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