nomadpete

Below I borrowed from another forum. It quotes a survey by MyGov/The Economist. What I think it really shows is political fallout from a decaying culture in US. "Who are the Trump voters uneasy with the politics of punishment? Our analysis says they are more likely to be women and older voters, as well as those with higher levels of education and those who say they attend church regularly. Respondents who pay less attention to day-to-day politics are also more likely to recoil."

An interesting development, if it actually does happen. But one point mentioned might be cause angst for a lot of average punters:- If they can go back that far for this particular issue, can they also for other tax disagreements?

Looks to me like he has gilt on his head.

That name has too many syllables. Can we just use a single word-name? Maybe 'Gropefuhrer'?

Sure is. But that's the definition of a 'Gripe' So quit griping about it.

That's fair enough. I wouldn't be touching bats, live nor dead. But You would be the first person I know who is plagued by dead bats. Do you live in a belfry?

https://www.iiss.org/online-analysis/online-analysis/2025/10/the-russiaukraine-war-has-entered-a-new-phase/ A different source from the usual.

Sure bats are a issue. But at least they don't migrate across the world every year. I worry that avian virus importation from asian wet markets (& labs) is a high risk for major mortality in homo sapiens. My gripe is that DFAT isn't doing enough to stop these undesirable migrants.

Glass half full, OME? Look on the bright side.... at least mozzies can't get through your window mesh like those other little bugs.

If true, it would pose a orkward logistical load on Ukraine.

If he carks it, he'll make a potarse deal with Dog and come back for it.

I expect that the WA police are using standard gun laws to address dodgy gun ownership. At present, claims of soverign citizenship are not a recognised legal status, so I expect would be irrelevant.

I think Nev is suggesting that he incinerates spiders because they 'harbour a lot of diseases'. Bats (or birds) are another discussion.

Really? Got any links to peer reviewed studies on this?

I don't think outlawing sov citz is smart. It only helps them confirm their beliefs. Maybe if someone sets up a soverign citizen register, then they can be true to their belief. And we can cancel all priviliges that otherwise come to those who choose to live in accordance with accepted ground rules - such as laws of the country. Cancel all right to drive vehicles, access medicare and social security. If they are not able to provide their own alternative set of rules to live by, then they are regressing back to tribal anarchy which has always ended badly. It currently doesn't work too well in the middle east.

You still haven't told me where to buy these. (Not Wuhan)

The Tasmanian based 'Windeward' tall ship does a similar youth training programme. There should be more of it, most people haven't heard of it.

Intolerance will NOT be tolerated

OME, go to a pharmacy and get her some Aque mouth spray.

I'd never thought much about that old saying about "roaring 40s" before. But now I realised that 40 degrees south also = 40 kts. Which sure does roar through our trees. And I just re-read David Lewis's book 'Ice Bird' about sailing around antarctica. He tells me 50 degrees south = 50 kts.

Be careful what you wish for...... But I hope you get some gentle rain. We can easily spare it.

Ancient wisdom not found in an old church:- Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there is, in owning a piece thereof. Avoid quiet and passive persons, unless you are in need of sleep. Rotate your tires. Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself and heed well their advice, even though they be turkeys. Know what to kiss... and when. Consider that two wrongs never make a right... but that three might. Wherever possible, put people on hold. Be comforted that in the face of all aridity and disillusionment, and despite the changing fortunes of time, there is always a big future in AI. Remember the Pueblo. Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle, and mutilate. Know yourself. If unsure, call the FBI. Exercise caution in your daily affairs, especially with those persons closest to you. Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls would scarcely get your feet wet. Fall not into love, therefore; it sticks to your face. Gracefully surrender the things of youth - birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan, and let not the sands of time get in your lunch. Hire people with hooks. Take heart amid the deepening gloom that your dog is finally getting enough cheese, and reflect that whatever misfortune may be your lot, it could only be worse in USA. You are a fluke of the Universe. You have no right to be here, and whether you can hear it or not, the Universe is laughing behind your back. Therefore, make peace with your god, whatever you conceive him to be: hairy thunderer or cosmic muffin. With all its hopes, dreams, promises, and urban renewal, the world continues its downhill path.

We - Marty & I - are 43 degrees south which means interesting weather is the norm. Since this is not the Gripes thread, I failed to mention the (one) warm day was accompanied by gusts of 40kts+ and rain showers. Which has been cycling daily for a couple of months, without the sunshine. All next week is expected to be the same.

Here's a positive.... After months of grey, wet days of 5 - 10 degrees, Yesterday was a sunny 26 degrees! Thank you Simpson Desert for sending us some warmth!