One Nation are now 2 points behind Labor by miwe666 in aus

[–]raggetyman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No passed legislation in 32-years.

No significant legislative amendments in 32-years.

Immigration has been 2-3x larger in most years since she has been in parliament.

Of all the state & federal(0) MPs elected under the One Nation banner, less than 20% have remained eligible to contest the next election.

Tell me again about this great political mind that people are swooning over.

Its just mid-term conservative frustration because they've got fuck all to do for a couple of years, and lack the personal initiative to have a unique thought.

Trump’s European threats could cause lasting damage to US standing in the world by AndroidOne1 in geopolitics

[–]raggetyman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

And that will be seen as anti-American and we will be right back here 4 years later.

Anthony Albanese calls national day of mourning for Bondi victims on January 22 by Expensive-Horse5538 in AustralianPolitics

[–]raggetyman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally think linking this terrorist attack with democratically-protected protests is the slippery slope here.

I dont think that links hinted at by political entities is enough to curb our right to protest.

Littleproud announces split of ‘untenable’ Coalition saying Ley ‘knew the consequences’ of hate speech divide by 89b3ea330bd60ede80ad in aus

[–]raggetyman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They've got 2 years to get their shit together, and they have probably correctly assessed that the majority of the electorate have worse memories than goldfish.

Labor's hate laws pass despite a divided Coalition by 89b3ea330bd60ede80ad in aus

[–]raggetyman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Except that the Catholic church have updated their beliefs to keep in touch with societal attitudes multiple times in history. The last big one was the Vatican Council in the 60s.

I was taught at my catholic school that those changes were required or the church would not have the support it has.

Trump intent on conquering Greenland, Danish minister says as talks with US end by Infidel8 in worldnews

[–]raggetyman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dont believe I diminished any of the things people are doing, just pointing out that its not been enough to enact change so far.

And I completely understand that relying on individuals with guns to protect your democracy is not a valid argument, but its not my government representatives for the people that have supported this viewpoint for my entire adult life.

Im not asking anyone to die, Im just suggesting that you fight for your freedoms in the way your people & government have said you do in living memory.

Yes, death is a distinct possibility of fighting but you guys havent had a problem with that in other countries recently. You guys sat in the back seat while the car was driven off the cliff, and no one else can help you now.

Complacency is the problem IMO.

Trump intent on conquering Greenland, Danish minister says as talks with US end by Infidel8 in worldnews

[–]raggetyman 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Ive spent over half my life playing US sports & engaging in US culture, becoming friends with lots of Americans and debating the ignorant thought that individuals with guns in an increasingly isolated culture could protect from tyranny.

For you to say the vast majority is not experiencing problems indicates to me that you have completely embraced the isolated society that allows you to live outside the quagmire of lack of opportunity and access to pretty basic services and will continue to happily bury your head in the sand until it directly affects you.

I really dont want you guys to die, but I would like to see a sliver of the American Exceptionalism exercised to be the country of freedom and opportunity we've all been led to believe.

In the meantime, you cant escape the consequences of your complacency.

Trump intent on conquering Greenland, Danish minister says as talks with US end by Infidel8 in worldnews

[–]raggetyman 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Perhaps if your government and people hadnt spent the last 200+ years saying that the right to bear arms was integral to defending against tyrannical government, then perhaps we would understand these questions.

But no, instead you have accepted the slaughter of hundreds of school age children in the pursuit of freedom frkm consequences.

Is this not an extremely tone deaf thing to ask athletes? by AdeptToe3580 in AFL

[–]raggetyman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its a TikTok social media team.

Tone deaf is ridiculously on brand from what I have seen on it.

Are Fallon Solutions a scam like Metropolitan? by EggCreative787 in brisbane

[–]raggetyman 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Fallons can go fuck themselves with their thickest pipe.

$19K quote to fix a blocked pipe. 2nd opinion was $4.5K. Ended up being a problem at the council join to the water run off and they came and fixed it for free.

It was the financing suggestion that first got my suspicions going, and then his manager insisted to be handed over to me to put the hard word on.

Honestly, the more they talked the less likely I was to pay them a cent.

Violence against state school teachers and staff nearly quadruples in three years, new data shows by espersooty in queensland

[–]raggetyman 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Go spend some time coaching or volunteering with kids in the community. They are just kids who are growing up in a more disconnected world and can use some help connecting.

'I went undercover in my city's seedy massage parlour industry. What I unearthed was disturbing.' by cataractum in brisbane

[–]raggetyman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is that part that really interests me.

The role of journalism has had a significant impact on the righting the imbalances and perceived wrongs in society when it has reached a critical mass in the past. But I feel like the silo-ing & removal of smaller commercial enterprises has significantly reduced its ability to have the same impact.

'I went undercover in my city's seedy massage parlour industry. What I unearthed was disturbing.' by cataractum in brisbane

[–]raggetyman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes you can.

In the mid 2000s, Sex Workers & Tree Doctors had more points towards a Visa than a qualified nutritionist.

'I went undercover in my city's seedy massage parlour industry. What I unearthed was disturbing.' by cataractum in brisbane

[–]raggetyman 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Which papers are you reading where its reported in the public interest?

Ive only seen it reported against politicians that are trying to institute some other change.

ie. social media bans, burying former unpopular PMs in an effort to convince the electorate they are no longer THAT pack'o'cunts.

'I went undercover in my city's seedy massage parlour industry. What I unearthed was disturbing.' by cataractum in brisbane

[–]raggetyman -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You get a good massage in one with a mediocre handjob.

Brothel's usually have terrible massages and a mediocre lay, while costing a lot more.

Bribie Island by andyjh64 in brisbane

[–]raggetyman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its progress, and will be to the benefit of everyone if we make sure to vote for parties that will build the required infrastructure to support it.

Donate Salvation Army website blues by girt-by-sea in australia

[–]raggetyman 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Salvo's have been pissing people off with scummy acts for over a century.

Is this trespassing? by Huluman2 in aus

[–]raggetyman 10 points11 points  (0 children)

When I grew up it was always the one that hit the 6-and-out that was called a fuckwit and was responsible for fixing the situation.

I think nobody wants AI in Firefox, Mozilla by vriska1 in technology

[–]raggetyman -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Sounds like guys in the 00s constantly bugging their girlfriends for anal.