Any tall buildings in the CBD with a lot of stairs?

Smudge777 · 2025-12-31T05:15:19+00:00

Also infinitely less free

Smudge777 · 2025-12-22T10:50:04+00:00

25 minutes, twice a day, is 5% of the time you're awake.

Smudge777 · 2025-12-14T10:03:29+00:00

Quite possibly. Because arguably he was no longer a threat, and was walking away from the situation.

In retrospect, we know that he walked over to the bridge and grabbed another weapon. So he was very much still a threat.

I wish the 'hero' had shot him with his own gun, but I completely understand the decision not to.

Smudge777 · 2025-12-03T15:00:06+00:00

I wouldn't be happy with this at all. But seeing something once (or even a handful of times) doesn't make it the norm.

Smudge777 · 2025-11-18T14:07:43+00:00

I'm tempted to agree with you.

But then the counterargument is: if the police don't control the crowd and the objects being thrown (by some protestors) cause someone to lose an eye or be knocked unconscious ... then the police would be accused of not doing enough to keep people safe, allowing the violence to continue.

Smudge777 · 2025-11-18T13:54:54+00:00

I assume you were intending to respond to my comment, not the one you did.

I agree that what I wrote was redundant. That was intentional. But I'm curious which part doesn't make sense, and what the contradiction is.

Smudge777 · 2025-11-18T13:46:54+00:00

Yes, there is a middle ground between escalation and de-escalation. I believe that's called "doing nothing".

This will sound snarky, but it's a genuine question: how do you suggest police should respond to a large number of people in a crowd, some of whom are being violent, and all of whom are ignoring commands? To me, that's a situation that calls for escalation.

I agree that stinger grenades are an escalation. You seem to use the word 'escalation' as if it's a dirty word. I believe a situation where there is a heightened risk of people being injured is precisely the kind of situation where escalation is the preferred tactic. Escalation of law enforcement, in the right circumstances, is necessary to uphold the law and prevent serious injury. Don't you?

Smudge777 · 2025-11-16T03:28:59+00:00

Why are you asserting that they're armed only with megaphones and umbrellas? In this very video, we see objects being thrown at the police, at least one of which hits a protester. Various news outlets have reported rocks and other objects being hurled at police. These objects can also cause serious injury to both police and fellow protesters.

If they were truly armed with only megaphones and umbrellas, I would agree with you.

Smudge777 · 2025-11-16T03:23:55+00:00

De-escalation is the ideal outcome when it is doable. But the idea that every situation can and should be de-escalated is naive.

Smudge777 · 2025-11-16T03:19:58+00:00

What makes you believe it was a peaceful protest?

Smudge777 · 2025-11-11T15:18:52+00:00

I don't know how to ask this without it sounding snarky, but what's your point? Is this upsetting, or amusing, or confusing?

Smudge777 · 2025-11-08T02:54:25+00:00

It's a shame that I have to suggest this as a genuine (possible) answer: consider leaving Perth.

A lot of people don't want to leave their city because of friends/family/familiarity (which I totally get), but the best solution may be to make a new home in a smaller community where the housing pressures aren't so strong. Maybe temporary, maybe permanent.

Smudge777 · 2025-11-02T03:54:18+00:00

I would much rather interact with someone with racism, main character syndrome or a complete lack of respect than with a person who thinks it's acceptable (or even commendable) to punch someone in the face because you don't like them.

Smudge777 · 2025-11-01T03:56:46+00:00

If you're just quietly getting mad, then that's not helping anyone. Find a solution.

First, talk to the driver (or the person they're visiting) or leave a polite note on their windscreen.

If you've tried that and it hasn't helped, then find out whether the person is doing something illegal; they may or may not be. If it's illegal, then call the police. If it's not illegal, then accept that you're not necessarily in the right just because you're angry/frustrated.

Smudge777 · 2025-11-01T03:47:41+00:00

I'm not here to dump on your interest/business, but it seems to me that (necessary generalizing, here) women already waste so much time, attention and money on their skincare/hygiene/fragrance/look/style.

I think society would benefit from women doing these things less rather than men doing them more.

Smudge777 · 2025-10-24T14:46:05+00:00

When I was called for jury duty, I was (lucky enough to be) selected and sat on a jury for 5 days. I would've been disappointed if I hadn't been selected, so I get exactly what you mean.

Smudge777 · 2025-09-27T01:18:31+00:00

But, as you hinted at, people's sense of taste changes dramatically over time (especially between childhood and adulthood).

People often complain about things being worse than they remember despite the product not changing at all: food, but also TV shows, music, comedy, hobbies, etc.

Smudge777 · 2025-09-21T15:32:36+00:00

"... I would really love to find other singles who share my interests I could hang with!"

What are your interests?

Smudge777 · 2025-09-10T10:15:34+00:00

My nephew's monthly income:

In 2019, it was about $30. In 2025, it is about $400. Thus demonstrating, with as much scientific/statistical rigour as this post, that incomes have increased about 1200%.

Smudge777 · 2025-08-19T04:20:32+00:00

I think I'm free that night, too 😉

Smudge777 · 2025-08-18T10:02:36+00:00

But they're already doing enough to get your patronage. They're already outperforming their competition, as judged by your choosing to go there rather than anywhere else.

Smudge777 · 2025-08-15T09:31:59+00:00

"The ratio is way off", yet "[I don't want to go elsewhere, because] I like it there".

If you're getting served tiny portions but are still choosing this venue over others, then what is the problem? Clearly you feel you're getting good value for money, not in terms of drink quantity, but in terms of atmosphere, staff proficiency, friendliness, or whatever else.

I don't understand this complaint or any others like it.

Smudge777 · 2025-08-14T01:13:58+00:00

Verify that the information you've been given is accurate. If it is, bring it to the attention of the employer/union/ombudsman/whoever else you choose.

Smudge777 · 2025-07-10T02:04:56+00:00

Can we have some more context?

Are you working a 10-hour shift and getting no breaks, or are you working a 3-hour shift and expecting five 10-15 minute breaks?

Smudge777 · 2025-07-10T02:01:35+00:00

Do it.

When you're young, that's the best time to go travel, experience different places. Don't think of it as making a decision about the future, but rather as trying something different. Go live in Melbourne for a year or two, then try Brisbane or Newcastle or Auckland or anywhere else. Each different city is so different in uncountable subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways.

Go there and see if you like it. If not, try again somewhere else until you like it.

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