Marty_d

I still don't understand why you need manned subs when you can have unmanned drones. Without having to support human life they can be smaller, faster, quieter, cheaper, and just as deadly. But yes we'll never see a US sub. Dopey deal by a dropkick.

Trump's stupidity impacts the wider world outside of the USA (not that they're aware of its existence). We shouldn't have to "roll with the punches". We should do everything possible to make the US pay for his actions. Ian's decision to decouple the Rec Flying site from the US where possible is an admirable one, and I've made a donation to him because of it. In broader terms we should be doing all those things people are talking about - withdraw from AUKUS, reconsider any other military purchases (F35s for example), start charging massive rents for US bases and ensure all US equipment meets Australian standards.

What's the bet that a ceasefire would only be acceptable to Poo Tin if Russia gets to keep all the land they've invaded, take no responsibility for starting the war, no reparations, and agreement from NATO that Ukraine never be admitted. He would actually try to get Ukraine to pay reparations to Russia. Then, even if all this were agreed to by Ukraine, in a year or two he'd invade again anyway. Anyone who thinks Putin can be appeased is a total fool.

You could sing hip hop Nev.

Intelligent blokes, those Greeks. Apparently they invented sex too, but it was the Romans who thought of involving women.

Who shall watch the watchers? I agree that a test of ethics, intelligence, character and personality, plus a psychological examination,should be mandatory for not only politicians but also any senior people (board members, directors and other senior executives) in public service AND private companies. But anyone who didn't pass, and everyone on the lunatic fringe, would argue that no one is qualified to administer that test. I reckon an independent body could do it, led by someone prominent and above reproach (Australian of the year for services to charity, for example), with evidence based support from professorial subject matter experts from leading universities, and highly vetted staff.

We did. It was from 21st January 2021 to 4th November 2024.

All we've got from the US is lies too... From about January 2017 to January 2021, then again from January 2025.

The trouble is, even if you removed all reference to him here, about 8 out of 10 news articles have "Trump" in the title. Possibly shouldn't be surprising that if an entirely unsuitable person is elected to the highest office in the world's leading economy (for the moment), he'll do shit that's newsworthy.

YOU'RE Nev's father?? How old ARE you?

Sorry to disappoint Peter, but I don't get that excited on this site.

I read an article by an American journalist who was traveling overseas. She said the attitude she experienced from most people when they discovered where she was from was one of concerned pity.

If they were willing to elect that dickhead, TWICE, they obviously have some issues to start with.

Not again! I think it happens when Internet is spotty. You push "submit reply" and it just sits there, so you think you didn't hit the button and push it again.

Used for the same purpose when Musk Rat is in one.

Used for the same purpose when Musk Rat is in one.

This guy.

He's the copper out of the Magic Pudding.

He still has hearing, smell, touch and taste...

But Trump personally doesn't pay for anything. Bet he doesn't even pay for the Tesla that he's "buying" in order to help his paymaster to get over all those nasty lefties who are boycotting his products.

Hang on, isn't this the "positives" thread??

Or, you could just suck it up, plan to do your shopping in the same trip, and do your democratic duty that you only have to do every 3 years or so.

Not to mention that every time he goes to Mar-a-lager or whatever it is - instead of staying in the white house or Camp David like a normal president - the local police force runs out of funding from all the security work, the Coast guard has to station 2 boats nearby, and he charges the secret service exorbitantly for staying at his resort.

My neighbour went one worse. He dropped his phone into the long drop dunny they have down their paddock. Then he fished it out. And it didn't work.

So the people they fired and rehired will be paid for the period they weren't at work (as they should be). But the fact remains that DOGE took people who were working, made them stop working then paid for no work. Not very efficient Elon. I think DOGE should audit itself and cut the fathead from the top.