Open Thread – Saturday, 12 February 2022

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  1. Mark A says:

    Green energy?
    The French are building 6 new nuclear power stations to stay ‘green’.

    What about us?


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  2. Mark A says:

    Probably not a lot of interest to most of you.
    Currently living in Hungary and catching up with the taxation and social system.
    Way too complicated for me and of only theoretical interest as we are moving back to OZ after I retire and no way we’ll be eligible for any old age pension anyway.

    But here is the interesting bit, here, you can earn a wage paid by cash (how that is possible and pay no tax, I still don’t know?)
    It is openly advertised.

    But the catch comes when you retire.
    Your pension will be paid according to your lifetime tax paid.
    Ouch for a lot of stupid (crickets) ones and good luck for the astute investors.


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  3. JohnJJJ says:

    Leak at his best today. Scomo’s quest for the holy grail is doomed. The 30 Years War and the Crusades were fought for less. We are living 2000 years of history.


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  4. mh says:

    Dow falls 500 points, NASDAQ falls nearly 3%.

    I moved my super from 100% share investment to 100% cash last week. It’s good that super funds make that so easy to do.


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  5. mh says:

    #1 trending story at CNBC

    EU investigates reports of menstrual disorders after mRNA Covid shots

    https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/11/eu-investigates-reports-of-menstrual-disorders-after-mrna-covid-shots.html


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  6. mh says:

    When I click on a YouTube link there is often a trading/investment video commercial which I always skip at the first opportunity. There is one where the guy says

    “Freedom and happiness comes down to how much debt you can get your hands on. This is a different way of thinking”

    Yes, really.


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  7. mh says:

    A little bit of Victoria in Canada.

    OTTAWA
    Freedom Convoy: Ontario Police at homes of Facebook Group Participants

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSjKm-5xkUA


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  8. johanna johanna says:

    Mark, it’s always interesting (to me, anyway) to hear about the different approaches countries take to funding welfare. Hungary thinks out of the box on a lot of issues – this is an example of that.

    Keep it coming!


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  9. cohenite says:

    But the catch comes when you retire.
    Your pension will be paid according to your lifetime tax paid.

    The softies in Australia could never stomach that with many on the public teat from birth to death with out ever working, apart from some petty crime and drug dealing.

    Anyway some new memes not like the repeats I last put up.


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  10. Delta A says:

    Steve trickler says:
    February 12, 2022 at 10:58 am

    Thanks, Steve. Daughter and Son in Law are there now.


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  11. johanna johanna says:

    Thanks Steve – just cross posted your link at Dover’s. It’s awesome.


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  12. Steve trickler says:

    Hello, Delta. 😘


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  13. Delta A says:

    Cheers, Steve.
    Take good care of yourself in these trying times.


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  14. Steve trickler says:

    Tucker:

    Tucker Carlson Tonight’ host analyzes Canada’s trucker strike and what our leaders would do if the convoy came to America.

    Tucker: Lawmakers are panicking over this


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  15. Shy Ted says:

    Hope you’ve all seen the pic of Klaus at the beach
    Who knows if it’s him but who cares.
    Toon of the day, it’s just everywhere
    So many delightful representations in one toon


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  16. kaysee kaysee says:

    Who is John Galt? A tribute to the world turners.

    Truck Drivers Are the Atlas that Finally Shrugged

    Me? I’m no World Turner. I’m one of The Useless. What I mean is this: If everyone who does what I do for a living stopped doing it today, the world would keep right on turning. Society would roll along just fine without me and mine — maybe better. Sure, a few people might miss my musings, but only for a little while. And the same is true for anyone who makes a living spewing their half-assed opinions (especially Jonah Goldberg).


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  17. kaysee kaysee says:

    THANK YOU to all those forming that Convoy to Canberra, today.

    I wish I could have been a part of it but not possible.

    The Freedom Song.
    Honk! Honk! Honk!


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  18. kaysee kaysee says:

    Black Ball says:
    February 11, 2022 at 11:26 am

    Was this aired on 60 Minutes here? It’s a fair slap down.

    Is this the full version?

    Kari Lake vs Lunatic “Journalist” at 60 Minutes Australia


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  19. mh says:

    Morrison said the protesters were “speaking up for the things they feel strongly about” and asked them to follow police directions.

    “Australia is a free country and they have a right to protest,” he said. “I would ask them to do that in a peaceful and respectful way.”

    Morrison said the federal government had only ever supported mandates for aged care and disability workers, as well as health workers in high-risk situations.

    “All other mandates that relate to vaccines have been imposed unilaterally by state governments,” he said. “They have not been put in place by the commonwealth government … so I understand their concerns about these issues.”

    Craig Kelly’s reaction

    Morrison says he “understands” concerns of anti-mandate protesters.

    BUT

    Morrison FAILS do anything about it.

    Morrison FAILS to stop State & Territory dictators.

    Just more Morrison FAILURES.

    Time for Morrison to GO.


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  20. kaysee kaysee says:

    I figure most will already know this. With that said, I received another text about a delivery not sent…I didn’t order it!

    I have been receiving these text messages about “undelivered parcels” for a few months now. It started soon after I had contacted the phone service provider (overseas) about some phone-related problem. So, it seems that they may not have secure systems there and some hacker got my number.

    I monitor any online orders via the tracking number that I get directly from the supplier so I ignore all other order-related text messages.


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  21. kaysee kaysee says:

    Two days ago, I received a text message (on another mobile phone) that didn’t show up with the envelope icon. Only when I opened it, I saw the message. It shows a different icon in my Inbox, the font and layout is completely different from my other messages.

    It is from a bitcoin company. Message refers to the Elon Musk Effect.

    Anyone else has received such text messages?


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  22. Whalehunt Fun says:

    No. Probly not for poor people like me.


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  23. mizaris says:

    I too was receiving these text messages about “undelivered parcels”.

    No longer.

    I replied to each message with a fvck off message using the worst, most vile, racist, sexist, abominable language, sent it then blocked the sender number.

    Messages have gone from 2 – 6 per day to nil for the last 3 weeks.

    Maybe coincidence, maybe not.


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  24. kaysee kaysee says:

    Morrison says he “understands” concerns of anti-mandate protesters.

    BUT

    Morrison FAILS do anything about it.

    Scotty is in good company with this condescending bully.

    Cernovich

    He’s breaking


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  25. kaysee kaysee says:

    Whalehunt Fun, that is way out of my league, too. I have coins (the Oz currency kind) but no bits to go with them. 😕

    Someone must have keyed in a wrong digit.


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  26. mh says:

    Trudeau’s hippy half-brother told Alex Jones that Justin sold his soul and is totally controlled. Tells Justin that he must resign, and that he still loves him.

    https://banned.video/watch?id=6205894d703d66092e1f5796


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  27. kaysee kaysee says:

    The protests are working in Canada.

    Ezra Levant

    TRUCKER TRIUMPH: Embattled Ontario Premier deluged by phone calls, caves in to demands to drop vaccine passports.

    In this phone call, recorded by a supporter, he says he’ll make the announcement tomorrow.


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  28. kaysee kaysee says:

    That was the same Ontario premier who tried freezing the funds from GiveSendGo, two days ago.

    The response from GiveSendGo

    Know this! Canada has absolutely ZERO jurisdiction over how we manage our funds here at GiveSendGo. All funds for EVERY campaign on GiveSendGo flow directly to the recipients of those campaigns, not least of which is The Freedom Convoy campaign.


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  29. caveman says:

    “All other mandates that relate to vaccines have been imposed unilaterally by state governments,” he said. “They have not been put in place by the commonwealth government … so I understand their concerns about these issues.”

    Scomo’s a worm. He involved the State Premiers in a National Cabinet as far as thats concerned he owns it. States now become Federal , like mixing oil and water.


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  30. Steve trickler says:

    It is a freak show.

    *****

    Fleccas:

    THIS WEEK IN CULTURE #83


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  31. kaysee kaysee says:

    North Macedonia president walks bullied girl with Down’s syndrome to school

    The President of the Republic of North Macedonia, Stevo Pendarovski, holds the hand of Embla Ademi as he walks her to school on February 7, 2022.


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  32. Steve trickler says:

    None dare mention Klaus. Have you noticed?


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  33. Ragu says:

    Scomo’s a worm. He involved the State Premiers in a National Cabinet as far as thats concerned he owns it.

    And fed dot gov overrides state dot gov.

    I don’t think it is all going to matter too much in the current situation with the Shire Liar and Albos Teeth. The corporate, tertiary edu and pubic service scum are not very likely to backtrack on their own feifdom mandates.


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  34. I’ve been getting those fake parcel texts also. My Android phone almost always dumps them in a spam SMS folder. The key is the URL they want you to click, which is not what you’d expect for a legit one.

    Still to receive any parcels.


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  35. kaysee kaysee says:

    2/

    Paul Potts, a phone sales guy, made his debut at Britain’s Got Talent.
    He’s got a Voice. And Passion. Simplicity and Humility.
    Endearing.

    I wanted to pick one for this session, but, I couldn’t. Those who find this addictive will understand why.

    2007: Audition

    2009: Flashmob

    2019: Back on BGT


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  36. kaysee kaysee says:

    If you have enjoyed that, here’s Paul in 2009 with

    La Prima Volta

    Live At Kiev Opera House


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  37. mh says:

    You guys might already be across this story

    Kari Lake for AZ Governor@KariLake🎬 TEASER ONLY: This was THE most biased interview of my entire life!

    The Corporate Media Cabal is working overtime to churn out hit pieces. Sadly for them, I hit back harder.

    Will @60Mins Australia put out the FULL interview? Doesn’t matter. We will!

    To be continued…

    https://twitter.com/KariLake/status/1491577909579898884?s=20&t=1bazkdm2zgZUDbJdU6U13w


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  38. cohenite says:

    It is a freak show.

    *****

    Fleccas:

    THIS WEEK IN CULTURE #83

    Faaaaark!


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  39. kaysee kaysee says:

    You guys might already be across this story

    Kari Lake for AZ Governor@KariLake🎬 TEASER ONLY: This was THE most biased interview of my entire life!

    mh,

    see this.


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