Open Thread – Saturday, 16 April 2022

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  1. mh says:

    Melbourne in crisis

    A $6 flat white is on the way, coffee drinkers warned

    Baristas say Melbourne cafe owners can’t keep absorbing spiralling costs and the price of a regular flat white will hit $6 in some areas.


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  2. Shy Ted says:

    Wellcome to (my poor) Country.
    Put your drink down before clicking.


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  3. Shy Ted says:

    Caught 2 minutes here and there of the great debate (it isn’t). Body language of the unfortunate captive audience is not positive. One of the captives (Vladimir!) just asked about EVs. Undecided voters my arse.


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  4. mh says:

    Ted, one catch is the States do what they like with you upon your return.

    Welcome to Wellcamp.


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  5. mh says:

    8.34pmMorrison criticised after saying he’s been “blessed” not to have disabled children


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  6. In the interest of balance…cutting through MSM narratives.

    She’s got a great channel ladies and gents.

    *******

    Eli from Russia.

    How the ‘special operation’ changed our life | Q&A from Russia


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  7. mh says:

    #GonzaloLira #Ukrainian
    Has Gonzalo Lira been KILLED or kidnapped by Ukrainian extremists?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74dcLySXcYA


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  8. egg_ says:

    Morrison bombshell – brother found in the pacific

    Easter Island heads?


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  9. JohnJJJ says:

    Two hour rave by Robert Barnes on The Duran: history, law, tattoos, culture, betting, politics and the sword of Damocles over Biden. Wide ranging and brilliant, as ever.


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  10. egg_ says:

    https://investor.twitterinc.com/corporate-governance/board-of-directors/default.aspx

    Only three Anglo names, including Dorsey’s – no wonder it’s a “diversity-hire” sh1tfest c/- Salty Cracker.

    Memories of CAGW hero Raj Pachauri (an alleged sex pest) come to light.


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  11. mh says:

    I wonder how the Comical Ali’s at The Australian newspaper will spin this?

    The Sun

    UKRAINIAN commander makes desperate last-ditch plea for mass evacuation from the under-fire besieged city of Mariupol.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMl9m3D-rx0


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  12. egg_ says:

    UKRAINIAN commander makes desperate last-ditch plea for mass evacuation from the under-fire besieged city of Mariupol.

    Ruskis reporting Ukrainians holed-up in the Steel factory out of food and water a few days back IIRC.

    Smoke rises from Mariupol steel factory as Russia continues bombardment


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  13. egg_ says:

    Morrison bombshell – brother found in the pacific

    Easter Island heads?

    Scummo at the Barber: “Chisel a bit off the top?”


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  14. One more from Cash. The human reactions to this dog is what draws you in.

    *********

    Woof bark growl:

    Cash 2.0 Great Dane at the town street fair (part 10)


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  15. mh says:

    Many comments pointing out that the Russians have given them multiple chances to surrender.

    America making sure the Russians are fought to the last Ukranian?


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  16. egg_ says:

    Two hour rave by Robert Barnes on The Duran: history, law, tattoos, culture, betting, politics and the sword of Damocles over Biden. Wide ranging and brilliant, as ever.

    Their take on the (Global) Political Class at c. 55 min. mirrors our own – a clique of networkers who only care to pay lip service to Public concerns at Election time – viz the current malarky in Queensland.


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  17. egg_ says:

    One of those dressed up as the Easter Bunny was Director of Message Planning Meghan Hays.

    Ms Hays later shared an image of herself with Mr Biden, and First Lady Jill Biden, where she is unmasking herself as one of the bunnies.

    This isn’t the first time the US President has been the centre of an embarrassing moment after he confused Iranians with Ukrainians when discussing the Russian invasion and shook hands with thin air in separate incidents.


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  18. egg_ says:

    Chechens & Russian Army Battle Azov & Ukraine on Mariupol frontline
    Patrick Lancaster
    363,970 viewsApr 19, 2022

    c/- Salty Cracker on Locals


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  19. egg_ says:

    The Azov forces holed-up in the Apartment buildings must feel like the Kelly Gang holed-up in the Glenrowan Inn.


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  20. egg_ says:

    Collapse of CNN+ continues after Warner Bros reportedly cuts marketing spending

    Reportedly only 10k subscribers?

    Salty Cracker gets 25k viewers on YouTube, and that’s with underreporting he estimates at c. 20-25%.


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  21. Ragu Ragu says:

    Is that like the Kiwis NZers send us?

    Who else is going to do the scaffolding and pot smoking?


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  22. candy says:

    One of those dressed up as the Easter Bunny was Director of Message Planning Meghan Hays.

    thanks egg, Didn’t think it could have been an entertainer who dressed in costumes for gigs. Had to be a Biden carer.

    I wonder how many on staff have their jobs as getting him dressed properly, hair tidy etc and getting him to practice his speaking engagements and helping him learn the current events and what is happening, where he will be and who he will meet. Every day must be full on for a group of individuals to get him presentable in some form.


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  23. Black Ball says:

    Wasn’t there a debate with the PM and Albo last night? Or am I getting wires crossed with another date?


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  24. Eyrie says:

    The Azov forces holed-up in the Apartment buildings must feel like the Kelly Gang holed-up in the Glenrowan Inn.

    It isn’t The Alamo, that’s for sure.


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  25. Old bloke says:

    Shy Ted says:
    April 20, 2022 at 7:49 pm

    If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident seeking to leave Australia prior to 18 April 2022, your vaccination status impacts your eligibility to leave. From 18 April 2022, unvaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents will be able to leave Australia without an individual travel exemption, but you may still be asked about your vaccination status.
    There’s got to be a catch.

    It would be like the McGowan catch, you can leave the state of WA but you can never return.

    Kind of like a reverse Hotel California.


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  26. Shy Ted says:

    My thoughts exactly about unvaxxed flying and problems returning, thanks. You are rewarded with
    Ukr refugees
    Sports
    And a completely gross joke
    which is so true


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  27. This dog attracts so much attention. It would rival Hollyweird actors. Half the fun of these clips is watching the human reactions, especially that of the children.

    A great channel if you want time out from news and politics. There are a gazillion clips to watch.

    *******

    woof bark growl:

    Cash 2.0 Great Dane meeting new people in Santa Monica 32


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  28. mh says:

    Sad to hear he is now dead

    ‘Ukraine – What is Really Happening?’ – Gonzalo Lira | Real Talk with Zuby #200

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFhkJZ3Dyb4


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  29. mh says:

    Bloomberg

    Le Pen came across as better prepared and Macron more combative compared with five years ago. There were no huge surprises in the rather technical debate, which lasted more than two and a half hours

    Neither Macron nor Le Pen had a big meltdown, and this may be viewed as a success in itself for Le Pen, who had failed in her previous confrontation with Macron in 2017. Opinion polls will tell if there’s any change in perception following tonight’s broadcast

    Macron and Le Pen reaffirmed their positions: Macron says the vote will be a referendum on the European Union, on French-German relations and on climate policies. Le Pen insists the French will be better off on purchasing power and security under her rule

    On the cost-of-living crisis – the key topic for French voters in this election – Le Pan touted her pledge for permanent cuts to sales and income taxes, while Macron said he would only keep price-cap measures in place until things get back to normal and he would focus on employment as a way to put more money in people’s pockets


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  30. mh says:

    I believe the US is responsible for the Ukraine disaster, so American tennis players like Serena Williams should be banned.

    ‘Crazy’: Djokovic, Navratilova lash Wimbledon ban on Russians, Belarusians


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  31. mh says:

    Greg Price
    @greg_price11
    Jen Psaki literally breaks down in tears over state laws that ban children from undergoing sex changes.

    https://twitter.com/greg_price11/status/1516827287844446210?s=20&t=Z19MzXpUZnY0aCopvjlOjQ


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  32. candy says:

    Black Ball, There was a debate. The clips I bothered with showed
    Albanese touch on subjects like stagnant wages, housing unaffordability, problems in aged care, the Solomon Islands situation. Morrison was about jobs, jobs, jobs, the economy.

    You’d have to watch the whole thing, that’s just a bit through clips and stuff.

    Albanese looked quite fit and well looking, good posture, seems a nice bloke on the whole. Morrison was more hunched and that bit of aggro he usually has in his attitude and stance. Not as fit as Albanese who must have done some serious diet watching and training and wears his suit very well.


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  33. You’ve got to love Florida.

    Pull this stunt in OZ and they’d probably send in the TRG.

    Driving a Tank To McDonald’s – The American Dream


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  34. kaysee kaysee says:

    Only three Anglo names, including Dorsey’s – no wonder it’s a “diversity-hire” sh1tfest c/- Salty Cracker.

    There is something strange about the recent responses from Jack Dorsey, Twitter’s co-founder. He seems to be critical of lefties, and even the Twitter board.

    In this tweet, he appears to be mocking CNN’s Stelter and defending Carlson.

    Stelter:

    Tucker Carlson is always selling the same thing, @pbump says: “He’s selling doubt…”

    Jack:

    And you are selling hope?

    ……

    Alex Salvi:

    @jack defending @TuckerCarlson

    Jack:

    not defending a thing. holding up a mirror


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  35. kaysee kaysee says:

    More on the Twitter news:

    Elon Musk reportedly setting up move for Twitter within 10 days

    Tesla CEO Elon Musk is willing to invest up to $15 billion of his own cash to take Twitter private and will make a bid within 10 days, according to Tuesday reports.

    There is a side-story there:

    Is Jack Dorsey siding with Elon Musk in Twitter takeover bid?


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  36. kaysee kaysee says:

    Many comments pointing out that the Russians have given them multiple chances to surrender.

    America making sure the Russians are fought to the last Ukranian?

    The Western globalists don’t realise how dangerous the situation is. They are playing with fire – literally.

    Russia Tests Nuclear-Capable ICBM As Putin Warns Enemies It’s “Food For Thought”

    In a new ‘message’ aimed at the West, Russia on Wednesday test launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile, the Sarmat, according to Interfax citing the Russian defense ministry.

    President Vladimir Putin said in a statement which accompanied the announcement that the new Sarmat missile will provide “food for thought for those who try to threaten Russia.” He congratulated the armed forces on the successful test launch. According to another translation, he said that the Sarmat will “make the madmen who attempt to threaten Russia think.”


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  37. egg_ says:

    Albanese looked quite fit and well looking, good posture, seems a nice bloke on the whole. Morrison was more hunched* and that bit of aggro he usually has in his attitude and stance.

    *A pudgy crunt in a crumpled suit seems the norm.
    Boris Johnson with less hair and more aggro.


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  38. egg_ says:

    The Azov forces holed-up in the Apartment buildings must feel like the Kelly Gang holed-up in the Glenrowan Inn.

    It isn’t The Alamo, that’s for sure.

    M0ntifa wasn’t reporting on the ground?


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  39. kaysee kaysee says:

    Wasn’t there a debate with the PM and Albo last night? Or am I getting wires crossed with another date?

    There was some kind of talk show happening on a stage shared by Scottee and Anthonee. Whether it could be called a debate is debatable. I gave up after a few minutes.


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  40. egg_ says:

    Is Jack Dorsey siding with Elon Musk in Twitter takeover bid?

    IIRC Wei & Cathy upthread said that as a social meeja platform, Twitter had c. 220 million subscribers compared to Facebook’s 1.2 Billion, i.e. it is more of a US-centric, elitist platform where the elites message the proles.
    It makes sense that Trump used the vehicle in such a manner and why Musk would find it useful, as well as many social influencers.


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  41. egg_ says:

    The Western globalists don’t realise how dangerous the situation is.

    What fvcktards in the Pentagon* are advising the meeja messengers in bunny suits.

    *Built as a records storage facility – i.e. shiny @rses – fitting.


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  42. kaysee kaysee says:

    Sad to hear he is now dead

    Is it confirmed?

    Is Gonzalo Lira Dead or Alive? The death cause of a Missing Journalist Death

    ‘Ukraine – What is Really Happening?’ – Gonzalo Lira | Real Talk with Zuby #200

    I haven’t watched the video, but Zuby has posted this first comment:

    There are people who said I shouldn’t interview Gonzalo and others who will be upset that I did. I believe CONVERSATION is the way forward, not shutting down or avoiding every viewpoint that diverges from the exact mainstream narrative. We’ve had enough of that over the years… I hope you enjoy the conversation.

    We don’t have to agree with everything we hear and read. But we learn by listening to other viewpoints. Unless the speaker is devoid of functioning brain cells.


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  43. kaysee kaysee says:

    PCR Test Swabs

    Here’s your precious #PCR/rapid test being “packages”. What? Did you think it was made in a sterilized factory under blue light to ensure all the bacteria is killed? LOL! Stop shoving that crap up your nose! This whole #plandemic lie is based on these faulty tests!


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  44. egg_ says:

    Unless the speaker is devoid of functioning brain cells.

    Extremists of all persuasions are blinkered.

    Even Salty Cracker recently mentioned alleged terrorists’ passports magically floating down from the 911 towers in relation to the codswallop coming out of Ukraine.
    Trump’s on the record as a Troofer.
    Greg Barnes in the YouTube upthread framing the Left as hawks – Clinton/Obama era but also fingered Dubya as the worst case (a ‘Jack Dorsey’ captive of the Deep State, more likely – looked like a deer in the headlights when he was reading schoolbooks and got news of 911).