About Me:
Married for 29 years, two grown-up kids, two grandchildren.
Incorrigible smartass, musician, consultant with Origin Energy, professional umpire (cricket and Australian football).
I have a penchant for lame Dad jokes and REALLY bad puns.
Oh, here's to my sweet SatanThe one whose little path would make me sadWhose power is SatanHe'll give those with him 666There was a little toolshed where he made us sufferSad SatanCoincidence possibly. Given how much acid Jimmy was melting his brain with ... moreOh, here's to my sweet SatanThe one whose little path would make me sadWhose power is SatanHe'll give those with him 666There was a little toolshed where he made us sufferSad SatanCoincidence possibly. Given how much acid Jimmy was melting his brain with back then, much of Zep's material didn't make a lot of sense forwards or backwards.
I certainly don't, which is why I'm covering the CA logo on my umpire's uniform this season. I cannot in conscience display this organisation's emblem on my clothing any more.
Fire started on Federal land, so there isn't a damned thing CA gov could have done about it. Neither could the gov have stopped the beetles which caused trees to die, providing dead wood for fuel.Apportioning blame and tweeting threats is NOT helpful, and... moreFire started on Federal land, so there isn't a damned thing CA gov could have done about it. Neither could the gov have stopped the beetles which caused trees to die, providing dead wood for fuel.Apportioning blame and tweeting threats is NOT helpful, and that was His Royal Orangeness' first response - to attack.
If you can't tell the difference purely by looking, you DESERVE to suffer the consequences. Anyhoo, I was doing you a favor. PB is revolting, Vegemite is ambrosial.
Age isn't fixed, it changes every year. When they sing that song:"Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy birthday dear StuHappy birthday to you" it goes up by one.
If Mueller's investigation is defunded, how can His Royal Orangeness NOT be impeached? He's already in the firing line for obstruction (firing Comey and Yates), that would underline it and add a row of asterisks.It's 1973 all over again, doesn't ANYBODY r... moreIf Mueller's investigation is defunded, how can His Royal Orangeness NOT be impeached? He's already in the firing line for obstruction (firing Comey and Yates), that would underline it and add a row of asterisks.It's 1973 all over again, doesn't ANYBODY remember it? Or study modern history if you're too young (like me, I was four)? Only question is will he jump like Nixon did, or will he have to be pushed?
Surely if they're "not so hot" they're okay, no? Logic.My heart goes out to all affected by the Californian wildfires. I grew up in bushfire country myself (evacuated in 1977 but the house was saved, the house that hosted my pre-wedding stag party burned ... moreSurely if they're "not so hot" they're okay, no? Logic.My heart goes out to all affected by the Californian wildfires. I grew up in bushfire country myself (evacuated in 1977 but the house was saved, the house that hosted my pre-wedding stag party burned down in the 1996 bushfire), so I'm acutely aware of how terrifying an out-of-control fire can be. Hopefully Hemet is safe.
Books: sf and fantasy. Tolkein, Heinlein, Salvatore, Herbert, McCaffrey etc.Movies: comedy, particularly surreal or absurd. Monty Python, Robin Williams, the Marx Brothers.
He's either sociopathic or senile. He can't keep his lies straight either, so I'm being kind and assuming the latter. Either way, he's unfit to be President - if sociopathic he must be impeached, if senile he must be removed under Section IV of the 26th A... moreHe's either sociopathic or senile. He can't keep his lies straight either, so I'm being kind and assuming the latter. Either way, he's unfit to be President - if sociopathic he must be impeached, if senile he must be removed under Section IV of the 26th Amendment. Will Pence be better? He CAN'T be worse.
The fact that the electoral commission is refusing to declare the gubanatorial election in Georgia (a red State) in favor of his buddy Kemp until EVERY VOTE IS COUNTED is upsetting him - the large number of provisional votes practically ensures a runoff. ... moreThe fact that the electoral commission is refusing to declare the gubanatorial election in Georgia (a red State) in favor of his buddy Kemp until EVERY VOTE IS COUNTED is upsetting him - the large number of provisional votes practically ensures a runoff. Kemp tried to rig the vote and still couldn't beat Stacey Abrams fairly.
Chained myself to a bulldozer, in an attempt to save the last habitat of the long-footed potoroo in my home State, as well as one of the few healthy koala colonies. Didn't work, my fellow protesters and I were arrested and the area clear-felled.
God, grant me coffee to change the things I can,Whisky to accept the things I can't, andWisdom to hide the bodies of those I had to kill because they p***ed me off ...
That's not what it says. RFK wasn't being paid either."a public official may not appoint, employ, promote or advance" a relative in an agency "in which he us serving or over which he exercises jurisdictional control".It was used as a basis against Rosalyn... moreThat's not what it says. RFK wasn't being paid either."a public official may not appoint, employ, promote or advance" a relative in an agency "in which he us serving or over which he exercises jurisdictional control".It was used as a basis against Rosalynn Carter and Marilyn Quayle from serving (unpaid) on Commissions, and there were rumbles when it was suspected that Hillary would get a Federal post in Bill's administration (she didn't).Trump obviously believes himself to be above the rule of law. Which straw will break the camel's back? less
You're misreading me. Deliberately?I'm not trying to downplay the impact of European settlement on the aborigines. On the contrary, relatively few white Australians are even aware of the extent of the genocide perpetrated by settlers, at Botany Bay and el... moreYou're misreading me. Deliberately?I'm not trying to downplay the impact of European settlement on the aborigines. On the contrary, relatively few white Australians are even aware of the extent of the genocide perpetrated by settlers, at Botany Bay and elsewhere.However, the aborigines never provided a starveling mob of refugees with food and succor, which is what Thanksgiving is about. I was pointing out the hypocrisy.
"Give me your tired, your poor,Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"Nothing about documentation - and the Native Americ... more"Give me your tired, your poor,Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"Nothing about documentation - and the Native Americans didn't demand the passports of the Mayflower passengers.
Ergo sum, mate. Genocide it was, but the 31/32nds of my ancestry that was European never begged meals from the aborigines, unlike the Plymouth Rock colony that almost starved to death but for the kindness and generosity of the locals. It's what Thanksgivi... moreErgo sum, mate. Genocide it was, but the 31/32nds of my ancestry that was European never begged meals from the aborigines, unlike the Plymouth Rock colony that almost starved to death but for the kindness and generosity of the locals. It's what Thanksgiving is about. Different circumstances, we don't have one.
Nobody won. He's lost control of the House, so the administration now goes into "lame duck" mode.Obama managed to pass quite a bit of legislation despite a hostile Congress, by employing skilful negotiation and compromise. Trump has no such skills and can... moreNobody won. He's lost control of the House, so the administration now goes into "lame duck" mode.Obama managed to pass quite a bit of legislation despite a hostile Congress, by employing skilful negotiation and compromise. Trump has no such skills and can't spell "compromise", never mind doing it.
About Me:
Married for 29 years, two grown-up kids, two grandchildren.
Incorrigible smartass, musician, consultant with Origin Energy, professional umpire (cricket and Australian football).
I have a penchant for lame Dad jokes and REALLY bad puns.
On the passing of Stan Lee, this "Stan's Soapbox" article from 1... moreOn the passing of Stan Lee, this "Stan's Soapbox" article from 1968 resurfaced on George "Sulu" Takei's web page.
Citizenship by birthright isn't an exclusively American thing,&n... moreCitizenship by birthright isn't an exclusively American thing, 34 nations currently practise it. It's protected by the Fourteenth Amendment, can only be repealed by another one (like the 18th was set aside by the 21st). For an amendment to become law, it has to be ratified either by a two-thirds majority of both Houses (Trump hasn't got the numbers) or by a minimum of 34 state legislatures (he's never has anything approaching that kind of support, either).Ruling by decree is something dictators do.
A whopping great correction is threatening to turn into a fully ... moreA whopping great correction is threatening to turn into a fully blown bear market. Dow and Nasdaq in free fall, the worst day since Dubya's GFC. And your beloved leader (who, according to Ivana, slept with a copy of Mein Kampf beside the bed) has just embraced a term synonymous with fascist extremism - indeed the word "Nazi" is derived from the German word for "nationalist".
As if any more are necessary - even Ivanka doesn't want the UN A... moreAs if any more are necessary - even Ivanka doesn't want the UN Ambassador's job.https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/3110
You can't make this stuff up. https://www.newyorker.c... moreYou can't make this stuff up. https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/the-five-year-old-who-was-detained-at-the-border-and-convinced-to-sign-away-her-rights?mbid=social_facebook
Me: "Has Osama Bin Laden gone from terrorist to martyr?"American... moreMe: "Has Osama Bin Laden gone from terrorist to martyr?"American friend: "We say tomayto".
Decades of research - but the US delegation to the WHO, backed b... moreDecades of research - but the US delegation to the WHO, backed by infant formula manufacturers, opposed the resolution and actually resorted to blackmail in an attempt to get Latin America to follow suit.
Given the way his indoctrinated worshippers keep swigging the po... moreGiven the way his indoctrinated worshippers keep swigging the poisoned Kool-Aid, is it fair NOT to? Anybody who publishes anything pointing out a lie, backflip or gaffe by their god is immediately decried as "fake".
The Dumpster's intransigence on caging children may be the straw... moreThe Dumpster's intransigence on caging children may be the straw that breaks his support's back. Republican Senators are in open revolt and even his wife can't stomach this level of cruelty. Could this be the issue that causes his own majority to vote to impeach?
The current administration mirrors that of Harding more and more... moreThe current administration mirrors that of Harding more and more daily. The only question seems to be exactly WHICH scandal will turn out to be his "Teapot Dome". Never mind draining the swamp, His Royal Orangness is the biggest alligator wallowing in it.https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/2018/05/27/donald-trump-shera-bechard/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Morning%20News%2020180528
Im Playcing this hear two spacifikally distroy you're intire day... moreIm Playcing this hear two spacifikally distroy you're intire day.May korecting this kwestion be the onely thing you thinc abowt all f*kcing weak.
Oh, here's to my sweet SatanThe one whose little path would make... moreOh, here's to my sweet SatanThe one whose little path would make me sadWhose power is SatanHe'll give those with him 666There was a little toolshed where he made us sufferSad SatanCoincidence possibly. Given how much acid Jimmy was melting his brain with back then, much of Zep's material didn't make a lot of sense forwards or backwards.
I certainly don't, which is why I'm covering the CA logo on my u... moreI certainly don't, which is why I'm covering the CA logo on my umpire's uniform this season. I cannot in conscience display this organisation's emblem on my clothing any more.
I always preferred Victor Borge. Just as much a virtuoso, and hi... moreI always preferred Victor Borge. Just as much a virtuoso, and hilariously funny with it.
Fire started on Federal land, so there isn't a damned thing CA g... moreFire started on Federal land, so there isn't a damned thing CA gov could have done about it. Neither could the gov have stopped the beetles which caused trees to die, providing dead wood for fuel.Apportioning blame and tweeting threats is NOT helpful, and that was His Royal Orangeness' first response - to attack.
My mother used to tell me that as a very young child, I would st... moreMy mother used to tell me that as a very young child, I would steal my father's French toast. Nothing much came of it, she just made more.
If you can't tell the difference purely by looking, you DESERVE ... moreIf you can't tell the difference purely by looking, you DESERVE to suffer the consequences. Anyhoo, I was doing you a favor. PB is revolting, Vegemite is ambrosial.
And the crowd are waving back at him, with precisely the same ge... moreAnd the crowd are waving back at him, with precisely the same gesture? The only thing missing is the massed "SIEG HEIL!"
On the passing of Stan Lee, this "Stan's Soapbox" article from 1... moreOn the passing of Stan Lee, this "Stan's Soapbox" article from 1968 resurfaced on George "Sulu" Takei's web page.
Age isn't fixed, it changes every year. When they sing that song... moreAge isn't fixed, it changes every year. When they sing that song:"Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy birthday dear StuHappy birthday to you" it goes up by one.
Not necessarily. He's just trying to find a way to blame the sta... moreNot necessarily. He's just trying to find a way to blame the state's forestry managers for a fire that started in a federally managed reserve.
If Mueller's investigation is defunded, how can His Royal Orange... moreIf Mueller's investigation is defunded, how can His Royal Orangeness NOT be impeached? He's already in the firing line for obstruction (firing Comey and Yates), that would underline it and add a row of asterisks.It's 1973 all over again, doesn't ANYBODY remember it? Or study modern history if you're too young (like me, I was four)? Only question is will he jump like Nixon did, or will he have to be pushed?
Surely if they're "not so hot" they're okay, no? Logic.My heart ... moreSurely if they're "not so hot" they're okay, no? Logic.My heart goes out to all affected by the Californian wildfires. I grew up in bushfire country myself (evacuated in 1977 but the house was saved, the house that hosted my pre-wedding stag party burned down in the 1996 bushfire), so I'm acutely aware of how terrifying an out-of-control fire can be. Hopefully Hemet is safe.
Books: sf and fantasy. Tolkein, Heinlein, Salvatore, Herbert, Mc... moreBooks: sf and fantasy. Tolkein, Heinlein, Salvatore, Herbert, McCaffrey etc.Movies: comedy, particularly surreal or absurd. Monty Python, Robin Williams, the Marx Brothers.
He's either sociopathic or senile. He can't keep his lies straig... moreHe's either sociopathic or senile. He can't keep his lies straight either, so I'm being kind and assuming the latter. Either way, he's unfit to be President - if sociopathic he must be impeached, if senile he must be removed under Section IV of the 26th Amendment. Will Pence be better? He CAN'T be worse.
The fact that the electoral commission is refusing to declare th... moreThe fact that the electoral commission is refusing to declare the gubanatorial election in Georgia (a red State) in favor of his buddy Kemp until EVERY VOTE IS COUNTED is upsetting him - the large number of provisional votes practically ensures a runoff. Kemp tried to rig the vote and still couldn't beat Stacey Abrams fairly.
I quit the RC Church decades ago. Benedict was the last straw, h... moreI quit the RC Church decades ago. Benedict was the last straw, he's a Nazi. Jesus was a Jew. Papal Bullsh**.
Statistically insignificant sample size. Remember the 2016 polls... moreStatistically insignificant sample size. Remember the 2016 polls that had Hillary on a hiding to nothing, unbackable?
Putting PB on anything would be a surefire way to ensure that I ... morePutting PB on anything would be a surefire way to ensure that I would NOT eat it. PB is revolting.Now Vegemite, on the other hand ...
Chained myself to a bulldozer, in an attempt to save the last ha... moreChained myself to a bulldozer, in an attempt to save the last habitat of the long-footed potoroo in my home State, as well as one of the few healthy koala colonies. Didn't work, my fellow protesters and I were arrested and the area clear-felled.
No, they'll just flock to rallies throwing Nazi salutes, wearing... moreNo, they'll just flock to rallies throwing Nazi salutes, wearing "Make America White Again" t-shirts and MAGA hats made in China.
God, grant me coffee to change the things I can,Whisky to accept... moreGod, grant me coffee to change the things I can,Whisky to accept the things I can't, andWisdom to hide the bodies of those I had to kill because they p***ed me off ...
That's not what it says. RFK wasn't being paid either."a public ... moreThat's not what it says. RFK wasn't being paid either."a public official may not appoint, employ, promote or advance" a relative in an agency "in which he us serving or over which he exercises jurisdictional control".It was used as a basis against Rosalynn Carter and Marilyn Quayle from serving (unpaid) on Commissions, and there were rumbles when it was suspected that Hillary would get a Federal post in Bill's administration (she didn't).Trump obviously believes himself to be above the rule of law. Which straw will break the camel's back? less
You're misreading me. Deliberately?I'm not trying to downplay th... moreYou're misreading me. Deliberately?I'm not trying to downplay the impact of European settlement on the aborigines. On the contrary, relatively few white Australians are even aware of the extent of the genocide perpetrated by settlers, at Botany Bay and elsewhere.However, the aborigines never provided a starveling mob of refugees with food and succor, which is what Thanksgiving is about. I was pointing out the hypocrisy.
"Give me your tired, your poor,Your huddled masses yearning to b... more"Give me your tired, your poor,Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"Nothing about documentation - and the Native Americans didn't demand the passports of the Mayflower passengers.
Ergo sum, mate. Genocide it was, but the 31/32nds of my ancestry... moreErgo sum, mate. Genocide it was, but the 31/32nds of my ancestry that was European never begged meals from the aborigines, unlike the Plymouth Rock colony that almost starved to death but for the kindness and generosity of the locals. It's what Thanksgiving is about. Different circumstances, we don't have one.
No biggie. I'm an awful dancer, I have three left feet. She goes... moreNo biggie. I'm an awful dancer, I have three left feet. She goes home with me - that's what matters. The last dance is mine.
Nobody won. He's lost control of the House, so the administratio... moreNobody won. He's lost control of the House, so the administration now goes into "lame duck" mode.Obama managed to pass quite a bit of legislation despite a hostile Congress, by employing skilful negotiation and compromise. Trump has no such skills and can't spell "compromise", never mind doing it.
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