Open Thread – Weekend 9 July 2022


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Franx
Franx
July 11, 2022 11:30 am

It’s a pity that the Leak cartoon buys into the media and government spin where it cannot be at all acknowledged that either of the two men are in any way deserving. Thus, since Djokovic reflects resistance to the vaccine mania and is the victim of the disgraceful behaviour of the Australian establishment towards him, and since Kyrgios had stood by Djokovic, clearly, any journalistic cartoonist – one keen to ensure his continuing media salt – must ridicule not just one of the tennis players but both. The Australia citizenry must be prevented from forming mistaken opinions about what it is to be Australian. The joke is on us.

Rockdoctor
Rockdoctor
July 11, 2022 11:35 am

Sancho Panzersays:
July 11, 2022 at 11:25 am

Last time I had anything to do with one think they were about $80-90K a pop. Only had them on 2 projects and that’s because Hiluxes were in such short supply that’s all the client could get.

Beautiful to drive and can be very thirsty if flogged.

Mother Lode
Mother Lode
July 11, 2022 11:36 am

Biden must be absolutely gooorn if he can look at his son and believe that his family are part of an elite caste.

bespoke
bespoke
July 11, 2022 11:36 am

Good lunchtime inmates
Vibrating roller

Roger
Roger
July 11, 2022 11:37 am

It’s a pity that the Leak cartoon buys into the media and government spin…

Yes, it is.

rickw
rickw
July 11, 2022 11:39 am

I see Avi just had another win over Vikpol.

Great to see, but the deeper concern is a Police Force full of members who will enthusiastically enforce orders which are clearly illegal.

You might arrest a journalist once, but after doing it 10 times, surely…..

Oh come on
Oh come on
July 11, 2022 11:46 am

The ABC must have run this exact story dozens of times by now – it just finds a different neurotic person to whinge about how no one cares about them, how they’re terrified to go out in public with all of the indifferent maskless people milling about, daring to get on with their lives etc – and a bunch of different ‘experts’ to inform us why we all need to be forced back into face nappies and generally start panicking again.

Health experts say COVID-19 complacency has restricted freedoms of the immunocompromised and elderly

With COVID-19 still casting a spectre over every Australian town and city, Carol has found herself cut off from the rest of the world.

“It’s been a very stressful time, isolating to the point of nearly going crazy,” she said.

Carol lives most of her life behind N95 masks and plastic face screens to protect herself from a potentially deadly infection.

Although Carol’s illness entitles her to a home care package, her fear of COVID-19 infection means she rarely takes advantage of it.

“I’ve just been cancelling them one after the other, which has been hard on me but there was a period when they wouldn’t even say whether their staff were vaccinated or boosted,” Carol said.

Routine medical trips to the Royal Melbourne Hospital have become “absolutely terrifying” ordeals as the rest of the country moves on from the pandemic.

“There are people everywhere without masks,” Carol said.

“I was walking into Coles one day, all masked up and screened, and three young guys came up to me and went ‘Oooh, look at you with all your stuff on’!

“People never cease to amaze me.”

For Carol, the complacency shown by the rest of the country has left her feeling invisible.

“What annoys me more than anything, particularly in the last month or two, the media and others are speaking of COVID in the past tense,” she said.

“And yet we’re having upwards of 20 people die a night, and they’re people like me.

“Those people, who could well be me, are just collateral damage. People don’t even bat an eyelid anymore.”

Lady, I don’t care about your neuroses. Your perception of your well-being doesn’t trump my right to get on with life, and it never should have. Get back into your bubble and stfu.

Experts, you can stfu, too. You’ve been dead wrong about just about everything Covid-related, and you continue to be wrong. No one should trust a word you say about, well, pretty much anything you purport to possess specialist knowledge of.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 11:53 am

with the US election how come, with most of the money on Trump the thief in chief odds weren’t much higher

Odds are merely a reflection of where the punters money is.

If you really want to know who was “in the know” for the “big steal”, looking at the bookmakers books would be fascinating. As always, follow the money.

As an aside, it’s illegal for US citizens to punt on a US election. Therefore, you would have to look at the biggest US political betting market (the UK). That would be an interesting rabbit hole for someone to dive down. I’m a little surprised that investigators haven’t pursued it. If there were large amounts of US money wagered on the result, a clear offence has been committed.

It’s a bit like a jockey betting on the outcome of a race. It’s illegal for a reason.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 11:54 am

Rockdoctorsays:

July 11, 2022 at 11:35 am

Sancho Panzersays:
July 11, 2022 at 11:25 am

Last time I had anything to do with one think they were about $80-90K a pop.

I had $80k in mind too and thought, “What am I missing?”.
I reckon two things at play here:-
.1 He has spent hundreds of hours tinkering with it and has factored in his “high value mods” at full hourly rate; and/or
.2 A bloke in a pub told him that dickheads down South are paying totally over the odds and some “more money than sense Mexican” will fall for it; and/or
.3 He is a delusional Queenssslander.

Roger
Roger
July 11, 2022 11:55 am

Great to see, but the deeper concern is a Police Force full of members who will enthusiastically enforce orders which are clearly illegal.

I suspect VikPol got some lawyerly advice along the lines of “What the hell were you thinking?”

The apology gets them out of a pickle, but the people responsible presumably remain in their positions.

Top Ender
Top Ender
July 11, 2022 11:56 am

…the ABC appears to be spearheading a campaign for the return of hated Covid rules.

A succession of high-profile hosts have repeatedly questioned why masks are not being mandated across the country.

Daily Mail

calli
calli
July 11, 2022 11:58 am

Get back into your bubble and stfu.

Experts, you can stfu, too.

Spoke to a masked-up lady at church yesterday. Having just gone through a bevvy of cancer treatments, she is very immunocompromised. And her husband is about to go in for surgery, hence the mask. Didn’t stop her going to church or most activities during the week, she’s just trying to be careful with her health.

To me this approach is perfectly reasonable. We have to be aware that not everyone who chooses to wear a mask is a “mong in a mask”. Whether or not the masks actually work is a different issue.

Expecting everyone else to mask up because frightened is the mark of a selfish cry-bully.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 12:06 pm

I’m having lunch with Barney on Saturday. Any Cats got any “observations” you want passed on?

We attended the election “after party” and Mrs A mentioned something about “Bonkaby” to one of his staffers. He couldn’t stop pissing himself laughing. They obviously don’t read the Cat, which is a shame.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 12:36 pm

Armadillosays:

July 11, 2022 at 12:06 pm

I’m having lunch with Barney on Saturday. Any Cats got any “observations” you want passed on?

FUCK OFF BARNABY!

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 12:38 pm

FUCK OFF BARNABY!

Noted. I’ll pass it on.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 12:41 pm

Noted. I’ll pass it on.

After lunch of course. It’s not often I get my snout in the taxpayer trough.

Lysander
Lysander
July 11, 2022 12:41 pm

I spent some time with BJ at a Dowerin Field Day once, in person he’s actually a pretty funny guy… I thought we’d lost him to the eco-catastrophists but am glad to see he’s back on track.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 12:43 pm

I agree calli.
If people want to wear a deep sea diving helmet (with or without red underpants on top) to Coles I couldn’t give a shit.
But when they start prescribing the same for me …

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 12:44 pm

Armadillosays:

July 11, 2022 at 12:41 pm

Noted. I’ll pass it on.

After lunch of course. It’s not often I get my snout in the taxpayer trough.

Even if you only slip a note under the windscreen wiper of C*2.
Oh.
That’s right.
He doesn’t get to ride in that anymore, does he?

Lysander
Lysander
July 11, 2022 12:45 pm

In other news, anti Pell conspirator Lucie M0rris Marred, wasn’t too happy when I quoted her twitter feed providing an update on her sickness/cancer – “aint karma a bitch” is apparently not the done thing to say. A Leftard pile-on ensued…

I’m torn between my “turn the other cheek” biblical inspiration and my “always escalate” Cat inspiration…

Franx
Franx
July 11, 2022 12:46 pm

Whether or not the masks work or whether or not and in what ways they are harmful must must first be a moot point before allowing that mask wearers, for whatever motives, are being reasonable – if reasonableness is to have foundation. In the meantime, masks are a control mechanism inimicable to questions of reason, and ‘safety’ rules.

bespoke
bespoke
July 11, 2022 12:47 pm

Carol lives most of her life behind N95 masks and plastic face screens to protect herself from a potentially deadly infection.

LOL!
Idiot.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 12:47 pm

I’m intending on ordering one of my “shell like” mates and smearing my body in the mornay sauce.

Bourne1879
Bourne1879
July 11, 2022 12:48 pm

Daily Mail has an article about police recruiting problems around the country. Comments are worth a look.

Naturally none of the police forces are thinking Vax mandates might be an issue.

Meanwhile the Courier Mail put up two articles, one by the CHO, talking about Covid deaths. The lack of comments is noticeable and they have since put up two other Covid articles which are less relevant. I think they are trying not to have articles with hundreds of negative comments.

The CHO did seem to rule out further mandates but made no comment on current ones.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 12:48 pm

I thought we’d lost him to the eco-catastrophists but am glad to see he’s back on track.

The question you have to ask yourself is, “Why did he go down that path in the first place?”
He will be totally “Coal is King” at lunch on Saturday.
But on Monday back in Canbra he will nodding furiously in agreement with “Net Zero by Teatime”.

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 12:50 pm

Matt Taibbi
??@mtaibbi??

After Trump was elected I had psychiatrists call, willing to go on record to diagnose Trump from afar as removable under the 25th amendment. I called those same people back while on the road with Biden in 2019 and they refused to comment on “ethical” grounds.

Taibbi is just awesome.
There are few like him.

Cassie of Sydney
July 11, 2022 12:51 pm

“got any “observations” you want passed on”

Ask him why he supported the suicide of net zero emissions.

Ask him why he didn’t spruik nuclear before the election.

Then tell him from me that he’s utterly spineless and useless.

Cassie of Sydney
July 11, 2022 12:52 pm

“I’m torn between my “turn the other cheek” biblical inspiration and my “always escalate” Cat inspiration…”

Escalate, escalate, escalate.

sfw
sfw
July 11, 2022 12:53 pm

Woke up a little under the weather this morning, suspected it may have been connected with last night and scotch, didn’t worry too much. By midday still not right, feeling cold. Missus is a nurse and had a ‘lollypop’ test at home. I didn’t want to use it but she needed to know for her work. Tested and I have wuflu. Hoping it’ll be mild like many others had it.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 12:54 pm

He doesn’t get to ride in that anymore, does he?

Pretty funny actually. At the “after party” his supporters were celebrating winning the battle. Meanwhile, on the “big screen” the war had already been lost due to their snivelling city Liberal allies.

132andBush
132andBush
July 11, 2022 12:56 pm

I spent some time with BJ at a Dowerin Field Day once, in person he’s actually a pretty funny guy… I thought we’d lost him to the eco-catastrophists but am glad to see he’s back on track.

No, we’ve lost him to the spineless troughers.
His turnaround in supporting net zero was spineless bullshit.
Win, lose, or draw he could of at least stood for something, in this case common sense.

Ask him where he stands on all this bullshit now, Arma.
Now the turkeys are coming home to roost. Because the truth is I don’t know and nor does anyone else and it will, given the precedent, probably change again in a year or two’s time.

They’ll never get my vote again.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 12:57 pm

Tested and I have wuflu.

You’re fucked. Probably best to organise a “Go Fund Me” for your funeral whilst you still have the strength to type.

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 12:58 pm

Thoughts & prayers.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 12:59 pm

Lysandersays:

July 11, 2022 at 12:45 pm

In other news, anti Pell conspirator Lucie M0rris Marred, wasn’t too happy when I quoted her twitter feed providing an update on her sickness/cancer – “aint karma a bitch” is apparently not the done thing to say

I didn’t know bowel cancer had been stricken with Lucy.
Just googled it and found a story from a year ago where she was cheering on LockDan 3.1.4 (the one with four hours notice).
Of course, it was all about her.
She could lock herself in her house between chemo bouts, but no.
Everyone else’s lives and livelihoods must be sacrificed on the pyre of Lucy’s ill-informed paranoia.

Knuckle Dragger
Knuckle Dragger
July 11, 2022 1:01 pm

I thought we’d lost him to the eco-catastrophists but am glad to see he’s back on track

A carefully-cultivated perception of being ‘back on track’, having recently been reefed out of the giant trough and thrown in the shallow end of the smaller one.

A conceited, self-interested weathervane and a buffoon. He gets nothing from me.

FUCK OFF BARNABY.

132andBush
132andBush
July 11, 2022 1:02 pm

Snap Cassie, Sancho and no doubt many others.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 1:02 pm

Ask him where he stands on all this bullshit now, Arma.

Exactly.
I must have missed his Road to Damascus conversion back to commonsense.
His answer?
“Well, yes, I have fucked over agriculture and mining, but you do have the Barnaby Joyce Bridge to drive across in your ample spare time.”

Boambee John
Boambee John
July 11, 2022 1:04 pm

“Carol lives most of her life behind N95 masks and plastic face screens to protect herself from a potentially deadly infection.”

Is Carol aware that having been born, she is in an actually deadly situation? She will, at some time, die, just like the rest of us.

But if she had been aborted, these problems would never have entered her consciousness.

Winston Smith
July 11, 2022 1:05 pm

Sancho Panzer:

I call bullshit.
I don’t think Boeing are in any position to call the shots on 737-Max certification with the amount of blood they have on their hands.
If they do can it, that would tell me that they have concluded it is an irredeemable lemon, and they have to design a new single-aisle aircraft from the ground up.

Perhaps this time Boeing will let the engineers design the aircraft not the accountants. If the company survives this latest brain dead decision, that is.

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 1:05 pm

Today I went back through my file on the DGR process from 2018.
No where does it say ministerial approval.
It was an administrative & regulatory approval process.
Maybe I don’t have everything as I was merely a donor who was sharing a previous application & helping with some of the input ie turning the progressiveness up to 11.
Long story short, I feel uncomfortable with any political input to either approve (in the case of Tame) or deny DGR status to an organisation.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 1:05 pm

Then tell him from me that he’s utterly spineless and useless.

Yeah look, I appreciate the input, but I probably need to make some polite conversation BEFORE he picks up the lunch bill. Or maybe I just sit there silently. Nod when he nods. Smile when he smiles. It’s probably the best option.

132andBush
132andBush
July 11, 2022 1:07 pm

Well, yes, I have fucked over agriculture and mining, but you do have the Barnaby Joyce Bridge to drive across in your ample spare time.”

Ha!
The bridge that swivels when you get half way over and dumps you in shit creek.
That one?

Knuckle Dragger
Knuckle Dragger
July 11, 2022 1:09 pm

Crazy Carol:

“I was walking into Coles one day, all masked up and screened, and three young guys came up to me and went ‘Oooh, look at you with all your stuff on’!

And yet:

For Carol, the complacency shown by the rest of the country has left her feeling invisible.

Invisible, except to hundreds of people in supermarkets at any one time.

“People never cease to amaze me.”

Preach it, sister.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 1:09 pm

Maybe I just take a leaf out of JC’s book. I’ll tell him his missus has “nice hair”.

Lysander
Lysander
July 11, 2022 1:11 pm

Hmmm oh well, seems I was wrong on BJ’s “conversion.”

The Cat: An educational tool for all schools!

Anders
Anders
July 11, 2022 1:11 pm

Why is the media calling the Sri Lankans who broke into the presidential palace protesters, aren’t they insurrectionists?

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 1:11 pm

Just gathering up everyone’s thoughts here today and I think we are close to an agreement on the wording for the final communiqué to be delivered on Saturday:-
FUCK OFF BARNABY!
Are we agreed?

bespoke
bespoke
July 11, 2022 1:12 pm

A conceited, self-interested weathervane and a buffoon. He gets nothing from me.

This! Another BoJo.

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 1:14 pm

Albo is keeping ScoMo’s tax cuts.

sfw
sfw
July 11, 2022 1:25 pm

Arma, I’m too lazy for a ‘Go Fund Me’ but I’ll accept direct deposit if you want to kick it off. Let me know where to send my details.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 1:32 pm

I probably should be asking the resident expert on how to get a free lunch. mOnster, what do recommend?

Oh come on
Oh come on
July 11, 2022 1:33 pm

We have to be aware that not everyone who chooses to wear a mask is a “mong in a mask”.

Absolutely agree. There are, of course, a small group of people who are more vulnerable to Covid than the vast majority of the population, and it is perfectly reasonable for them to make decisions that best ensure their health and well-being based upon their individual circumstances. The cautious shouldn’t be mocked for being cautious with regard to the way they choose to live their lives.

I would also add that sympathy and support should be extended to those who have overestimated the risk that Covid poses to them, and have taken extreme measures to protect themselves from this risk. These people have been subject over two years of never-ending catastrophising, gaslighting and worst-case-scenario prophesising from the media and government health agencies. It’s no wonder so many of them were terrified and remain terrified. And, as seen above, the ABC is constantly trying to get the Covid hysteria band back together.

With that said, a line needs to be drawn when a vulnerable individual or group demands others change their behaviour for what they claim to be their safety and protection. A return to universal mask mandates is the most common demand, and this needs to be countered with a firm negative, which it seems Mark Butler has done (to his credit).

And the hysterics deserve mockery. Look at this Carol lady’s photo – she’s standing in what is presumably her back garden, wearing her dressing gown and the full mask and facial screen get-up, demanding that everyone else cater to her needs. It’s wrong for the ABC to platform such people in an attempt to guilt the population back into draconian Covid restrictions, but she knows what she’s doing, too. Perhaps she inadvertently made herself into a comical figure. Well, tough. She’s going to be laughed at. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

Winston Smith
July 11, 2022 1:33 pm

Wokdoctor:

Friend up here in the ‘ville with 2 children climbing the walls. Half way through his 8 day iso, yup it is 8 not 7 as day 0 is day you are tested apparently. Last weekend we had a 4 day wet and cold snap, like Melbourne standard 10-15 deg days. One of his kids got it somewhere before cold snap and being school hols they are miffed where.

I’ll buy every used tissue in your house for $100.
Dead serious.
Unvaccinated/immunocompromised.
Haven’t had a cold since the transplant eight years ago on the 20th of this month.
🙂

bespoke
bespoke
July 11, 2022 1:35 pm

Armadillo will give him leprosy plus a dozen STD’S.

John of Mel
John of Mel
July 11, 2022 1:36 pm

How did we become like the Soviet Union in terms of new car waiting lists? Have money, can’t buy, join the queue.

12 Months? That’s nothing. My uncle waited for his VAZ 2106 ten years.

OTOH, why would you buy a new car? Is this not one of the most financially irresponsible things you can do with your money? Scott Pape and a few other financial gurus say that it is .

Zulu Kilo Two Alpha
Zulu Kilo Two Alpha
July 11, 2022 1:36 pm

1 hour ago
Albanese unveils jobs, skills summit
Sam King
SAM KING

Anthony Albanese has announced a commitment to boosting jobs with the unveiling of a jobs and skills summit due to take place in September.

“We intend to bring together business, unions, civil society groups, other levels of government, to discuss how, as we move forward, we can maximise benefits for the economy and industry,” the Prime Minister said.

With a focus on addressing a shortage of skilled workers, Mr Albanese said targeting overseas workers was a key focus.

“The government inherited, along with a long list of problems, a massive backlog in the visas. It is absurd that at a time of skills shortages, there have been people waiting for such a long period of time.

“We have a global labour market. We need to acknowledge that, and we need to make sure we have better pathways to a permanent presence in Australia for people to give us the skills we need.”

Haven’t we had one of these before?

duncanm
duncanm
July 11, 2022 1:40 pm

Confidential Pfizer Documents reveal 90% of Covid Vaccinated Pregnant Women lost their Baby

Sorry – I don’t read that from the linked report at all.

Table 6 – the 274 cases are pregnancies that reported a side effect from the vaccine

238 had ‘no outcome reported’
23 spontaneous abortions
.. etc

John of Mel
John of Mel
July 11, 2022 1:42 pm

This is what happens when you put Greens in the driver’s seat.

It doesn’t seem to make any difference who’s in the driver’s seat nowadays.
Mark Rutte is from a centre-right party, for example. How about a “CONservative” Scott Morrison?
They all seem to be just a hired hand to “steer” the tram accelerating on the rails laid by other people.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 1:45 pm

Perhaps this time Boeing will let the engineers design the aircraft not the accountants.

Another popular myth.
That the avaricious accountants in McDonnell Douglas stormed the citadel in Seattle and burnt all Boeing’s flight safety guys at the stake.
I had extensive exposure to both organisations both before and after the takeover, and MD’s commitment to flight safety was uncompromising, to the point of tedium.
What really happened was that Boeing commercial developed a Fat, Dumb and Happy culture over decades, driven by three things:-
.1 their initial almost monopolistic hold over the large passenger aircraft market in the 1970’s and 1980’s;
.2 their influence over Congress; and
.3 finally, and most tragically, their hold over the FAA certification process.
This meant they were incredibly slow to react to innovations introduced by Airbus, notably fly-by-wire. In fact, they quietly rejoiced at the odd failure of the Airbus pilot-computer interface (eg AF447 stalling into the drink). I can remember Boeing pointedly talking about producing “pilot’s airplanes” at the time.
But when Airbus introduced the fuel efficient A319/A320neo range, the tide went out on Boeing and they were standing naked in ankle deep water.
They panicked.
They tried to wring one more upgrade out of the 737 but the low ground clearance for the monster new engines presented major problems. Problems which they sought to solve through fly-by-wire solutions without the wealth of corporate knowledge Airbus had in that area.
But here is the irony.
Guess who else had a long history in fly-by-wire technology, going back further than even Airbus?
Boeing Defense and Space division (or whatever they are called now), going right back to the original F/A 18’s produced by “the accountants” at MD in the 1980’s.
But Boeing Commercial and Boeing Defense hate each other with a passion, so that collaboration was never going to happen.
Again, pride goeth …

If the company survives this latest brain dead decision, that is.

And?
Are you suggesting commercial viability (or trumped up threats of it) should be a factor in certification decisions?
“Sign the paper or 100,000 Seattle jerbs will cop a bullet in the head!”

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 1:47 pm

Armadillosays:

July 11, 2022 at 1:32 pm

I probably should be asking the resident expert on how to get a free lunch. mOnster, what do recommend?

A coat with big pockets.
How many kgs of After Dinner Mints did m0nster stuff in his pockets, JC?

Lysander
Lysander
July 11, 2022 1:50 pm

Hmm who is “Peddo Pete,” why is he listed as a contact on the data hacked from Hunter today and why does this Pete have the same movements as Creepy Joe?

Pogria
Pogria
July 11, 2022 1:52 pm

Arma,
ask Bananaby why the fucking hell he didn’t have a vasectomy after his girls were almost grown and his wife had said she was finished with having babies?

All care and no responsibility.

And also, FUCK OFF BARNABY!

Top Ender
Top Ender
July 11, 2022 1:52 pm

Albanese unveils jobs, skills summit

Krudd will be there, sitting on the floor to show how he’s a man of the people.

johanna
johanna
July 11, 2022 1:55 pm

Amid panicky media stories about fruit and veges, a report from the supermarket (Coles).

It seems that the claims of dire shortages and skyrocketing prices are somewhat selective. Delicious mandarins were $3.50 a kilo. Avocados were a buck each.

As for the Brussels Sprouts Index, they were $14 a kilo, so more than the $12 this time last year, but not exactly the end of the world.

Frankly, if you can’t live without iceberg lettuce, that’s your problem, not mine.

OTOH, the restaurants and cafes I frequent have all put their prices up around 5% in the last month or so. I’m guessing that energy prices, and prices for things they can’t do without to maintain their menus, are responsible. Word is that coffee prices are one of the main culprits.

calli
calli
July 11, 2022 1:55 pm

Lysander, no need to turn the other cheek. They haven’t exactly hit you, just raged at you.

I don’t think resorting to “Karma” is a good idea for a Christian anyway. It always poses the question – exactly who decides? We know who.

You can always quote a great poet, and leave it at that.

“Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind exceeding small;
Though with patience He stands waiting, with exactness grinds He all.”

? Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

shatterzzz
July 11, 2022 1:55 pm

Yeah look, I appreciate the input, but I probably need to make some polite conversation BEFORE he picks up the lunch bill.

Sooooo, lunch courtesy of the, mug, taxpayer …. but no upsetting the trougher! ..
sounds about right .. LOL!

calli
calli
July 11, 2022 1:57 pm

Joh, everyone is suddenly discovering seasonality in produce.

Those of us for whom budgeting comes naturally already know it.

bespoke
bespoke
July 11, 2022 1:59 pm

Brussels Sprouts are end of the world, johanna.

shatterzzz
July 11, 2022 2:04 pm

As for the Brussels Sprouts Index, they were $14 a kilo
Mandarins & Brussell Sprouts to be had for 99cents a kilo each in Fairfield this morning .. LOL!

132andBush
132andBush
July 11, 2022 2:05 pm

Sancho,
Get Fucked Barnaby is a go for me but only after Arma gets a feed.
The last thing this place needs is undernourished critters.

JC
JC
July 11, 2022 2:11 pm

Arma

Some time ago on the old blog, The Driller reckoned that Barndoor dissed him at some meetup. The Driller referred to himself as a kingmaker in the National party and when Barndoor was informed that he had dissed The Driller, Barndoor was beside himself.

Can you ask Barndoor if he dissed a FNQ Queensland publican some time ago and if the story is true. More than one person can play Snopes.

Please report back after you’ve asked him.

John of Mel
John of Mel
July 11, 2022 2:12 pm

ask Bananaby why … he didn’t have a vasectomy after his girls were almost grown and his wife had said she was finished with having babies?

This raises an interesting point. We had a discussion with my wife about it recently (she agreed with me).
Why is it, that usually it’s the man who has to ensure he doesn’t produce any offspring anymore? I think it’s more logical to have a woman sterilised after “she’s finished with having babies”.
What if your wife dies (God forbid) and you re-marry in your 40-s? Your seed is still in good condition at this age. But because you’ve made a practically irreversible medical procedure you can’t have kids, even if your new wife wants them.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 2:13 pm

132andBushsays:

July 11, 2022 at 2:05 pm

Sancho,
Get Fucked Barnaby is a go for me but only after Arma gets a feed.

Absolutely.
Finish up the three courses, stuff the pockets with after dinner mints, pick up a traveller from the bar and then give it to him.
And deliver it in the form of friendly advice so as not to jeopardise future troughing events:-
“Listen mate, some people say – this is not me mate – but some people say … well, when I say ‘some people’ there are quite a few actually … who say that you are a bit of a c***. Well, they say you’re a total c*** if I’m being honest.
But not me mate.
I’m totally onboard”.

If you word it just right it will get the better of him and another free feed will be on offer.

JC
JC
July 11, 2022 2:15 pm

Sanchez

I was speechless when I recently read Qantas had ordered a huge batch of planes from Airbus. Qantas was Beoing’s customer even before Boeing existed if you know what I mean. That’s a huge jump.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 2:17 pm

OTOH, the restaurants and cafes I frequent have all put their prices up around 5% in the last month or so.

Some restaurants in the US are now adding a 16% surcharge on top of the bill to cover inflation (denoted as a “kitchen surcharge” plus other descriptions).

Pity they wouldn’t call it a “Biden Surcharge” to hammer home the cause.

Republican supporting service stations should start advertising $2.41 per gallon gas (+ “Biden Surcharge”) on their advertising shingles. Customers might get a shock when they get their receipt and figure out it’s costing them $5 plus per gallon, and exactly who’s to blame for that.

bespoke
bespoke
July 11, 2022 2:19 pm

Hormonal changes and a more complicated procedure with a hysterectomy

Winston Smith
July 11, 2022 2:21 pm

Dover Beach:
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Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 2:21 pm

OK.
Quick quiz for the armchair aircraft experts re the latest variant of the Boeing 737.
Is it:-
(A) a totally fucked up deathtrap designed at the behest of the MacDonnell Douglas accountants*; or
(B) a pretty good design just requiring a minor tweak to the Bing-Bong! software but the anally retentive regulators are standing in the way of it.
It can’t be both.
….
* Amazing the reach those St Louis accountants have. The Boeing-MacDonnell Douglas takeover was consummated in 1997. But they are still reaching out of their retirement homes and graves to twist the arms of the pure-at-heart Boeing engineers.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 2:22 pm

“Listen mate, some people say – this is not me mate – but some people say … well, when I say ‘some people’ there are quite a few actually … who say that you are a bit of a c***. Well, they say you’re a total c*** if I’m being honest.
But not me mate.
I’m totally onboard”.

Hmmm….I like your style, Sancho. Noted.

calli
calli
July 11, 2022 2:22 pm

I agree, John of Mel. It’s a deeply personal decision of course, and a lot more complicated for a woman to ensure there are no more pregnancies.

A man who remarries after being widowed should have the chance to add to his family with the new wife and give her the joy of motherhood.

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 2:22 pm

What transplant did you have Winston ?

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 2:23 pm

Breaking news : John of Mel is actually Elon Musk.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 2:25 pm

The “delivery” might be an issue with a lobster claw hanging out of my mouth.

calli
calli
July 11, 2022 2:25 pm

It isn’t a hysterectomy. It’s a tubal ligation. General anaesthetic and keyhole.

Oh come on
Oh come on
July 11, 2022 2:28 pm

Invisible, except to hundreds of people in supermarkets at any one time.

And to a national media audience.

The irony of her situation is that the measures she’s taken to prevent herself from Covid are likely to further suppress her immune response to the virus if she ever catches it. Shutting yourself off from the world tends to result in a reduced vitamin D intake, a lack of exercise and poor mental health outcomes. If Carol’s in this boat, it’s hard to think of a worse position to be in if avoiding serious illness and death is the objective.

Another irony is that, if Carol does end up dying prematurely, the likelihood is that it will be from her cancer returning, rather than from Covid-related illness. She’s wrong to say Covid is mainly killing people like her. No, it’s mainly ‘killing’ elderly people who are of an age when death typically occurs. I’ve used scare-quotes because, in these instances, we don’t know whether these deaths were caused by Covid, as our governments don’t release this information.

After all, if they started doing that, people would start getting ‘complacent’. It has to be complacency; it couldn’t possibly be a reasonable (and, frankly, well overdue) recalculation of risk in light of new information and changed circumstances.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 2:30 pm

JCsays:

July 11, 2022 at 2:15 pm

Sanchez

I was speechless when I recently read Qantas had ordered a huge batch of planes from Airbus. Qantas was Beoing’s customer even before Boeing existed if you know what I mean. That’s a huge jump.

I know, right.
Qantas has been predominantly a Boeing customer since the Wright brothers were making bicycles.
Boeing are bleeding customers and no amount of sooking to the regulator is going to change that.
In fact, demanding waivers out of the FAA is going to scare the shit out of some customers (and their end customers, the flying public).

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 2:34 pm

John of Mel, what was it like having a threesome with Amber Heard & Cara Delevingne?

Winston Smith
July 11, 2022 2:35 pm

Dillo!

rickw
rickw
July 11, 2022 2:36 pm

FUCK OFF BARNABY.

I think we need a poll on this so Dillo can properly communicate the feedback after having gorged himself at taxpayer expense:

FUCK OFF BARNABY

GET FUCKED BARNABY

I THOUGHT BARNABY WAS DEAD?

WHAT’S BARNABY?

BARNABY IS DOING AN OK JOB ALL THINGS CONSIDERED.

WHY WASN’T I INVITED?

Pogria
Pogria
July 11, 2022 2:40 pm

John of Melsays:
July 11, 2022 at 2:12 pm

I understand what you are saying, BUT, Barnaby was in his Fifties. A dirty old goat who knew exactly what he was doing and did not care about the repercussions to his wife and daughters, and his new squeeze.

Old men wanting to show off their “virility”, is not a new phenomenon.

Also, why should the wife be responsible for birth control during the whole marriage? Scum like Bananaby probably would not have given their wife a “condom break”, during the whole marriage.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 2:41 pm

An American TV presenter has questioned whether one of Amber Heard’s dogs is ‘missing’ after doing a ‘deep dive’ of the Aquaman star’s Instagram account and finding no trace of her Yorkshire Terrier Boo.

I’m taking Barney a “thank you” gift for the lunch invitation. Join the dots.

Winston Smith
July 11, 2022 2:42 pm

Dillo:

The question you have to ask yourself is, “Why did he go down that path in the first place?”
He will be totally “Coal is King” at lunch on Saturday.
But on Monday back in Canbra he will nodding furiously in agreement with “Net Zero by Teatime”.

This is the message you could give him Saturday. We really don’t like representatives who change their stance with their audience. That’s what killed Morro in the electorates mind.
Either have values or piss off.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 2:44 pm

Please, people.
Can we cease and desist with any talk of Bananaby having sex.
The mental images are disturbing.

John of Mel
John of Mel
July 11, 2022 2:45 pm

John of Mel is actually Elon Musk.

I’m quite different actually (in some categories even opposite). First, I’m not an African-American; second, I’m poor; third, I only had (and still have) one wife, and last but not least, I’m handsome.
And, Bern… stop playing out your sexual fantasies through me.

JC
JC
July 11, 2022 2:48 pm

Sancho Panzer says:
July 11, 2022 at 2:44 pm

Please, people.
Can we cease and desist with any talk of Bananaby having sex.
The mental images are disturbing.

Sure, but I think we’d all love to know about Barndoor dissing a very important constituent from FNQ.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 2:52 pm

JCsays:

July 11, 2022 at 2:15 pm

Sanchez

I was speechless when I recently read Qantas had ordered a huge batch of planes from Airbus.

I was reading something last week where the Boeing spin-doctors were trumpeting about them bringing their order backlog down and reducing lead times.
Err, cancelled orders will do that.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 2:53 pm

Sure, but I think we’d all love to know about Barndoor dissing a very important constituent from FNQ.

What?
You think Bananaby is going to get stuck into Armadillo over lunch?

rosie
rosie
July 11, 2022 2:54 pm

I’d say Barnaby’s decision to have a second family is nobody but his and Vicki’s business.
Also mostly it’s tubes tied not a complete removal.
If I were speaking to him, I’d say ordinary Australians* are entitled to have access to cheap reliable energy and if the Nationals and Liberals are too gutless to use our beautiful coal they have to go nuclear.

*The ones who can’t waltz out and buy a new EV, replace all their gas appliances with electric, pay for solar panels and a battery etc.
He should have some idea what it is like living on a budget, he was complaining how difficult it was a couple of years ago. He had to buy his meat in bulk!
And the current system where solar and wind get paid up to $15k has to go. It’s a scam.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 2:55 pm

Sure, but I think we’d all love to know about Barndoor dissing a very important constituent from FNQ.

His lunch invitation got stolen by the auditors? Leave it with me. I’ll raise the issue on Saturday.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 2:56 pm

He should have some idea what it is like living on a budget, he was complaining how difficult it was a couple of years ago. He had to buy his meat in bulk!

I do hope that isn’t a crude reference to Mrs Bananaby 2.0.

bespoke
bespoke
July 11, 2022 2:57 pm

Too often people feel that whoever is elected, the answer is more government. By promising too much and trying to solve every problem, politicians don’t reassure and inspire, they disappoint and drive disillusion. More taxes. More rules and regulations. And ever cheaper borrowing to keep government afloat no matter the cost to savers or the wider economy.

Instead, we need strong but limited government focused on the essentials.

Lower taxes yes, but to boost growth and productivity, and accompanied by tight spending discipline.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 2:59 pm

I’d say Barnaby’s decision to have a second family is nobody but his and Vicki’s business.

I’ll ask him about that as well. But AFTER lunch.

Winston Smith
July 11, 2022 3:00 pm

Knuckle Dragger:

“I was walking into Coles one day, all masked up and screened, and three young guys came up to me and went ‘Oooh, look at you with all your stuff on’!

File that one under “Stories My Nanna Told Me.”

JC
JC
July 11, 2022 3:00 pm

Sancho Panzer says:
July 11, 2022 at 2:53 pm

Sure, but I think we’d all love to know about Barndoor dissing a very important constituent from FNQ.

What?
You think Bananaby is going to get stuck into Armadillo over lunch?

No, no. I’m inquiring about the other important constituent andNational Party kingmaker from the very far north Q who claimed Barndoor dissed one time and then Barndoor cartwheeled back making a groveling apology to the white robed god (Driller).

Knuckle Dragger
Knuckle Dragger
July 11, 2022 3:01 pm

Having just panned the scrote:

A dirty old goat who knew exactly what he was doing and did not care about the repercussions to his wife and daughters, and his new squeeze.

Without wikifying the whole thing, Joyce has at least two kids with the new one – so it’s hardly a case of ‘Aha! Now you’re pregnant!’ The ‘repercussions’ were in all likelihood planned. Joyce could still have kids. The new misso wanted them. Nothing to see here.

As for ‘repercussions’ to ex-Mrs Joyce et al, this was widely discussed some time ago.

1. It is entirely likely ex-BJ was ‘distant’ from BJ for many, many years;
2. His (adult) daughters are said to be cool with it;
3. Ex-BJ milked the publicity for all it was worth before being forgotten;
4. Nobody cares;
5. Nobody should care, because it’s nobody else’s business.

I loathe the bloke for the reasons discussed earlier, and that he’s using my money to do it. If his personal life doesn’t impact me, aside from providing the odd bit of comedy value, then I absolutely do not care how many chicks he knocks up.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 3:07 pm

“Get Fucked” and “Who have you fucked” (besides taxpayers).

Got it. Noted. I’m set to go.

Bourne1879
Bourne1879
July 11, 2022 3:10 pm

Michael Smith has put up apology letter from VICPOL to Avi.

Question is did it cost them any money ? Some of those unlawful “arrests” involved use of force.

Lysander
Lysander
July 11, 2022 3:10 pm

Problems with Elbow’s proposed 2020 Summit rehash:

-It has already been done and resulted in nothing,
-You can’t invite everyone and you will always piss someone off by not inviting them,
-Decisions “by committee” rarely work,
-You can’t take the politics out of it (for example, will AGW sceptics be invited?),
-The summit is designed to fail as is looking at new jobs = more spending,
-The summit is designed to fail as is NOT looking at red tape, excessive regulation, taxation,
-Any real “reforms” resulting from the summit won’t be considered by Treasury until 2023.

The only thing that I recall coming out of KRudd’s summit was the Cash for Clunkers idea. But, given the price of clunkers in the market today, that could be a real money maker for proponents! 😛

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 3:12 pm

The second bit is a bit hypocritical since taxpayers are paying for my lobster and champagne bill. Luckily, I have no shame. None.

Lysander
Lysander
July 11, 2022 3:13 pm

Additional: When a Labor MP says “it will look at productivity” – that’s code for more union work maaaates’ breaks, more leave and higher wages.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 3:13 pm

Take some sunscreen and a hat.
The postprandial car-park Q&A might take some time.

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 3:15 pm

Maybe ask Barnaby if he still maintained the view that a politicians jab status was no-ones business.

johanna
johanna
July 11, 2022 3:18 pm

shatterzzz says:
July 11, 2022 at 2:04 pm

As for the Brussels Sprouts Index, they were $14 a kilo
Mandarins & Brussell Sprouts to be had for 99cents a kilo each in Fairfield this morning .

Kewl. But the cost of getting to Fairfield doesn’t make it worth it.

How come? Do the Fairfield greengrocers have direct supply lines? I don’t know how the growers could be making a profit at those prices.

Winston Smith
July 11, 2022 3:18 pm

Mandarins, lemons, and navel oranges are free from the tree in my backyard.
Strangely the Valencia tree went on strike and grew nuffin this year.
The apple tree looks dead, but I’m working on the “Just pining for the fjords” excuse.

Cassie of Sydney
July 11, 2022 3:19 pm

My dislike of Barnabus Beetroot Juice has nothing to do with his affair with Vikki. In fact, I suspect he’s very happy with Vikki and good luck to him. Everyone is entitled to some personal happiness and I pass no judgment on them or how they came together. I think Beetroot was torn at the time, you could see it at the time, it happened during the whole citizenship fiasco, he was really all over the shop and the left were (and remain) determined to target him. None of us know what goes on in a marriage and I think that the Beetroot’s marriage was long dead, particularly in the physical department.

No, my disappointment with Beetroot is over his lack of balls when dealing with Morrison over net zero emissions. Beetroot and the Nationals capitulated faster than a speeding bullet. He should have stood firm and told Morrison that he he went down the “net zero” route, the Nationals would walk.

Also, to be fair and I commend him for this, Beetroot, unlike many men on both sides of politics, didn’t coerce Vikki into having an abortion and he now has two beautiful boys.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 3:20 pm

feelthebernsays:

July 11, 2022 at 3:15 pm

Maybe ask Barnaby if he still maintained the view that a politicians jab status was no-ones business.

Yes.
That one really pissed me off.
“People will just fight and squabble about it”.

Cassie of Sydney
July 11, 2022 3:20 pm

“1. It is entirely likely ex-BJ was ‘distant’ from BJ for many, many years;
2. His (adult) daughters are said to be cool with it;
3. Ex-BJ milked the publicity for all it was worth before being forgotten;
4. Nobody cares;
5. Nobody should care, because it’s nobody else’s business.”

I think you’ve said it best KD.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 3:20 pm

Maybe ask Barnaby if he still maintained the view that a politicians jab status was no-ones business.

I’ve got enough on my plate, but it does seem to be a good conversation starter. I’ll lull him into a false sense of security.

johanna
johanna
July 11, 2022 3:21 pm

Bourne1879 says:
July 11, 2022 at 3:10 pm

Michael Smith has put up apology letter from VICPOL to Avi.

Question is did it cost them any money ? Some of those unlawful “arrests” involved use of force.

Alas, Avi, in the usual spirit of conservatives being nice, stressed that he never sought financial penalties.

No wonder we keep losing.

DrBeauGan
DrBeauGan
July 11, 2022 3:22 pm

The thought of maniacs hitting my local IGA and panic buying up all the Brussels sprouts, racing away with bags chock full of them, really cheers me up.

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 3:23 pm

I think the cartoon of Barnaby as a stud bull (with a massive set of balls) climbing into a truck with Malcolm & ScoMo in the cab was the last time I laughed at a David Rowe cartoon.

Timothy Neilson
Timothy Neilson
July 11, 2022 3:23 pm

Alas, Avi, in the usual spirit of conservatives being nice, stressed that he never sought financial penalties.

The taxpayers would have footed the bill, so I’m not too worried about that aspect of it.

JC
JC
July 11, 2022 3:27 pm

Where the hell is he when you need him? He’s always lurking around like a stoush stalker especially late at night but when you need him he does a no-show.

Driller, get in here and explain to Armadillo when Barndoor dissed you and how he groveled back. Give him a rough year etc so he can ask questions about the dissing of a National Party kingmaker.

Zulu Kilo Two Alpha
Zulu Kilo Two Alpha
July 11, 2022 3:29 pm

Michael Smith has put up apology letter from VICPOL to Avi.

It’s an interesting edition of Michael Smith – Tanya Plibersek is getting wet knickers over the fact that that Gough Whitlam was born 106 years ago today, and what a kinder, fairer, more vibrant Australia he left behind…

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 3:29 pm

None of us know what goes on in a marriage and I think that the Beetroot’s marriage was long dead, particularly in the physical department.

I’ll pencil that in as a “follow up” question.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 3:30 pm

Also, to be fair and I commend him for this, Beetroot, unlike many men on both sides of politics, didn’t coerce Vikki into having an abortion and he now has two beautiful boys.

Coercion takes many forms.
Great scene from that NZ classroom comedy (Mr Gormsby).
Male teacher gets female teacher pregnant. He goes through the whole hand-patting speech about how he totally supports women’s rights, her body her choice and he’ll stand behind her when she exercises that choice.
Her : “I’ve decided I will have the baby”
Him (very downcast) : “Oh … OK. Greeeat.”

Winston Smith
July 11, 2022 3:34 pm

Armadillo:

Republican supporting service stations should start advertising $2.41 per gallon gas (+ “Biden Surcharge”) on their advertising shingles. Customers might get a shock when they get their receipt and figure out it’s costing them $5 plus per gallon, and exactly who’s to blame for that.

I’m not surprised it isn’t done in Australia – but there’s probably a law against it.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 3:34 pm

Look, all jokes aside, my only beef with Mrs Bananaby is I think she is part of his “talking out of both corners of his mouth” shtick.
But that is more on him than her.
Let’s not forget that most of the moralising about shagging staffers came from those two buttoned up old Methodist spinsters, Malcolm and Lucy Turnbull.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 3:38 pm

Arky, if you are about, is there any chance you could chauffeur me to the luncheon on Saturday in the Model A?

If I’m going to be a total fuckwit, I need to send Barney a warning signal in advance.

JC
JC
July 11, 2022 3:38 pm

Look, all jokes aside,

No way. There’s no chance we’re going to let this opportunity slide without asking Barndoor what was it that he did to the anointed one.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 3:41 pm

Armadillosays:

July 11, 2022 at 3:20 pm

Maybe ask Barnaby if he still maintained the view that a politicians jab status was no-ones business.

I’ve got enough on my plate, but it does seem to be a good conversation starter. I’ll lull him into a false sense of security.

Arma, start that one off with a generic privacy question about pollies private lives.
Yep, he will be all good with that.
Then go to the politicians not disclosing vax status. “That’s fair enough right, Bananaby?”
He’s now comfortably leaning back in his chair and letting the Bollinger course through his overworked veins.
Now go for the juggler.
“So how come I couldn’t walk onto a 200 acre racecourse or into a bank foyer or a pub without proving I had the jab?”

Pogria
Pogria
July 11, 2022 3:46 pm

Bananaby and Boris, Birds of a Feather.

Two-faced bastards who have lied to and cheated anyone they claim to have cared about. That includes family, friends, constituents and last, but not least, their Country.

I wish their children only the best possible childhood that our Taxes can buy. I have no doubt the children are well-loved and cared for. That does not mitigate the fact they are used as props and photo opportunities when needed. There was a well commented upon post by the current Mrs Bananaby that did just that. Funny, no more posts after that.

If I could make a film of Bananaby and Boris, this would be it.

Anchor What
Anchor What
July 11, 2022 3:49 pm

Hi Pogs, are you still doing the semi-rural thing with some equestrian angles?
Cheers, ‘strop.

shatterzzz
July 11, 2022 3:50 pm

I’ve got enough on my plate, but it does seem to be a good conversation starter. I’ll lull him into a false sense of security.

Make sure everything you eat & drink is, bloody, expensive, ask for seconds plus a”doggy bag” cos after all these, reasonable, questions I’m doubting you’ll get another chance at a”trough freebie” … LOL!

sfw
sfw
July 11, 2022 3:51 pm

Around 10 years ago a good source told me that (vicpol) false arrest payouts run at around $1000 per hour of freedom lost. I guess it would be more than that now.

Boambee John
Boambee John
July 11, 2022 3:52 pm

With a focus on addressing a shortage of skilled workers, Mr Albanese said targeting overseas workers was a key focus.

“The government inherited, along with a long list of problems, a massive backlog in the visas. It is absurd that at a time of skills shortages, there have been people waiting for such a long period of time.

“We have a global labour market. We need to acknowledge that, and we need to make sure we have better pathways to a permanent presence in Australia for people to give us the skills we need.”

AnAl restores the population Ponzi, surprise!

Salvatore, Understaffed & Overworked Martyr to Govt Covid Stupidity

I’m having lunch with Barney on Saturday. Any Cats got any “observations” you want passed on?

Would he like my extended family to vote for him?
When they all get their guns back, he gets their vote back.

JC
JC
July 11, 2022 3:53 pm

Oh here he is.

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 3:54 pm

Maybe there was a NDA re any payout for Avi.
And an increasing amount of NDA’s include a clause to not refer to an NDA being agreed to.

rosie
rosie
July 11, 2022 3:55 pm

I do like the image of woman in her thirties as ‘young and naive’ though.
You’d think someone would have explained birds and bees to her by then.

shatterzzz
July 11, 2022 3:55 pm

How come? Do the Fairfield greengrocers have direct supply lines? I don’t know how the growers could be making a profit at those prices.

I think after the $15 a kilo gouge they’ve lotza unsold stock to move .. quickly .. LOL!

Pogria
Pogria
July 11, 2022 3:56 pm

Hi Anchor,
yes I am. Although I wouldn’t call it semi-rural. Although only 45 minutes from a large country town, I am fairly isolated and becoming connected has been a nightmare. Thank God for Maters’ tip on Starlink.

No equestrian until I have the house sorted and the yards and sheds built for the pet goat and my beloved poultry. Maybe a pony next year.

I know I am tempting fate but, I reckon the rain could hold off for a few weeks.

How is your own Private Idaho going?

rosie
rosie
July 11, 2022 4:01 pm

Iceberg lettuce is almost bargain basement here.
$6.49.
I bought brussel sprouts instead at $10 a k.
As always chicken was cheaper.

Lysander
Lysander
July 11, 2022 4:01 pm

Around 10 years ago a good source told me that (vicpol) false arrest payouts run at around $1000 per hour of freedom lost. I guess it would be more than that now.

Wow, so Mr Roberts will be due quite the hefty sum!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-11/jason-roberts-police-officer-murder-not-guilty/101217858

shatterzzz
July 11, 2022 4:02 pm

Wonder if “our” Kate will fly over from Hollywood for AnAl’s “summit”? .. LOL!

Boambee John
Boambee John
July 11, 2022 4:02 pm

If I were speaking to him, I’d say ordinary Australians* are entitled to have access to cheap reliable energy and if the Nationals and Liberals are too gutless to use our beautiful coal they have to go nuclear.

rosie gets the prize for best question for Bananaby.

bespoke
bespoke
July 11, 2022 4:03 pm

rosiesays:
July 11, 2022 at 2:54 pm
I’d say Barnaby’s decision to have a second family is nobody but his and Vicki’s business.

If they had said that instead of playing MSM game I would have more sympathy.

Armadillo
Armadillo
July 11, 2022 4:04 pm

Make sure everything you eat & drink is, bloody, expensive, ask for seconds plus a”doggy bag” cos after all these, reasonable, questions I’m doubting you’ll get another chance at a”trough freebie” … LOL!

If I play my cards right, Barney and I might become mates, and this Saturday gig will become a regular occurrence. My goal in 12 months is this…..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aczPDGC3f8U

Kneel
Kneel
July 11, 2022 4:04 pm

“As always chicken was cheaper.”

Lamb mince ($7.50/500g) cheaper than beef mince ($8.50/500g) in Shitney for the last several weeks.

JC
JC
July 11, 2022 4:05 pm
feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 4:06 pm

JC, the Hunter videos from the 4chan hack that are circulating can not be un-seen.

GreyRanga
GreyRanga
July 11, 2022 4:07 pm

Hormonal changes? I know when I got fixed I stopped chasing cars. That’s some change.

sfw
sfw
July 11, 2022 4:10 pm

Lysander, a little different in that case. I reckon the arrest would’ve been legitimate, more to do with police and prosecutor behavior during the trial.

JC
JC
July 11, 2022 4:10 pm
bespoke
bespoke
July 11, 2022 4:18 pm

It’s a proven scientific fact, ranger.
Brussels Sprouts, G&T and 4x induce hormonal changes.

JC
JC
July 11, 2022 4:18 pm

This dude is side splitting. Not Hiden, the owner of the twitter page.

https://twitter.com/mazemoore/status/1543002190788411392

Dr Faustus
Dr Faustus
July 11, 2022 4:24 pm

In Well, You Voted For It news:

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government is aiming for “a future made in Australia” with more manufacturing here.

“That’s one of the lessons of the pandemic – is that we will remain vulnerable as long as we’re at the end of the supply chains,” Mr Albanese said in a media conference on Monday afternoon.

He said more manufacturing can be done in Australia with the development of clean energy.

“We can make more things here driven by that, with high value, high-skilled jobs being created.”

Apparently, it’s going to be a defense, NBN, trains, trams, and ferry-led recovery.

With cheap and abundant renewable energy, our manufacturing sector will create jobs for Australians.

And aliens will come to Earth and give us things…

JC
JC
July 11, 2022 4:25 pm

JC, the Hunter videos from the 4chan hack that are circulating can not be un-seen.

Thanks Bern. Can you send me the link.

rosie
rosie
July 11, 2022 4:27 pm

Elbow being humorous.

JMH
JMH
July 11, 2022 4:32 pm

Jason Roberts, who was convicted of the murders of Sgt. Gary Silk and S/C Rodney Miller in 1998 has walked free today after a jury found him not guilty.

Knowing what we know now about the workings of Victoria Police, could it be or is there a possibility that Roberts was ‘bricked’ (set up with false/bogus charges) to showcase how good Vic. Pol. are at clearing offences – particularly one as important and as significant as this cold-blood execution of two officers?

Just wondering out loud.

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 4:33 pm

Not linking to anything JC.
Hunter’s tastes are on the young side.

Zipster
July 11, 2022 4:33 pm

He said more manufacturing can be done in Australia with the development of clean energy.

FOUR LEGS GOOD!! TWO LEGS BAD!!!!

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 4:35 pm

Testink. Won, Too, Free.

H B Bear
H B Bear
July 11, 2022 4:35 pm

Mandarins are the pigeons of citrus. Plant one and start to work out how to get rid of the excess fruit.

Knuckle Dragger
Knuckle Dragger
July 11, 2022 4:37 pm

Shitney

Brilliant.

JC
JC
July 11, 2022 4:38 pm

feelthebern says:
July 11, 2022 at 4:33 pm

Not linking to anything JC.
Hunter’s tastes are on the young side.

Oh.

Like Dad, then. Apple and tree I guess.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 4:39 pm

Trying to post comments about the acquittal in the re-trial of the silk – miller murders but Klaus keeps blocking me.
Clearly I know too much.

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 4:40 pm

Dover the 4chan hack is from a phone which is separate to the laptop from hell stuff.
The stuff that’s all over twitter is ripe.
It makes the laptop from hell stuff look like The Hangover while these 4chan photos & videos are 8MM & Bad Boy Bubby combined.
Sick shit man.

Old bloke
Old bloke
July 11, 2022 4:42 pm

Armadillo says:
July 11, 2022 at 3:20 pm

I’ve got enough on my plate, but it does seem to be a good conversation starter. I’ll lull him into a false sense of security.

Regarding your plate, remember that it’s the poor, struggling taxpayers who are paying for your lunch.

Nothing other than a cheese and tomato sandwich should be on that plate, and definitely none of those expensive brussel sprouts.

Speedbox
July 11, 2022 4:42 pm

Oh come on says:
July 11, 2022 at 1:33 pm
Look at this Carol lady’s photo – she’s standing in what is presumably her back garden, wearing her dressing gown and the full mask and facial screen get-up, demanding that everyone else cater to her needs. It’s wrong for the ABC to platform such people in an attempt to guilt the population back into draconian Covid restrictions……

Indeed. I was a little surprised she mentioned going to Coles (rather than ordering online and home contactless delivery) and although she is entitled to home care, her fear of covid means she rarely takes advantage of it. She was quoted in the ABC that routine medical trips to the Royal Melbourne Hospital have become “absolutely terrifying” ordeals as the rest of the country moves on from the pandemic.

There are people everywhere without masks” Carol said. That’s true but not in hospitals were they are still mandatory. So, assuming Carol is travelling by private car to the hospital, she wouldn’t come into contact with unmasked people.

The ABC tries to tug at the heart-strings by saying that “With COVID-19 still casting a spectre over every Australian town and city, Carol has found herself cut off from the rest of the world” but we are also informed that Carol has ovarian cancer and, possibly worse, systemic lupus which means that her immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. Those immunocompromised to that extent can be at mortal risk from viral, bacterial and fungal infections from countless sources. Even the food they eat can represent a risk. Yet, Carol will go to Coles and whinge that people are not wearing masks.

The article also states that succumbing to the virus after her long battle with cancer would feel unfair to Carol. “I’ve fought cancer for years…….I don’t want to die from the bloody virus.” Well yes and I feel sorry for Carol, and I’m sure she doesn’t want to live her remaining time like a hermit, but the truth is that sometimes people are dealt a shitty hand of cards and she is one of those people.

Expecting that the rest of Australia revert to the mask mandates is silly and futile but a classic vehicle for the ABC to hitch their wagon.

Frank
Frank
July 11, 2022 4:42 pm

With cheap and abundant renewable energy, our manufacturing sector will create jobs for Australians.

Weren’t we meant to be an international IT powerhouse due to the introduction of the NBN by now.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 4:42 pm

OK.
Here goes.
Part 1.
The re-trial of Roberts was because of Police ignoring (or actively covering up) alibis or exculpatory witnesses.
That could get awkward and might might attract compensation.
If it had simply been “new evidence” compensation probably isn’t as likely.

JC
JC
July 11, 2022 4:43 pm

Bern

Do you think hackersz really got into his Icloud account? You think it’s true or a hoax?

Lysander
Lysander
July 11, 2022 4:43 pm

Spot on DB. Truly unforgiveable behaviour from most of the MSM.

My daily routine over the last 12 years has gone from 7 News, SBS, ABC, 730 report to Tucker, Gutfeld, Waters on Fox with the odd Trump rally thrown in as a treat every now and then. Might also do a bit of Rogan or Crowder..

If I’m feeling risky, I might watch a docco on SBS – but I do so guardedly, regardless of the topic.

I don’t intend on ever giving any leftard station, newspaper, journal, website, program one single rating.

Sancho Panzer
Sancho Panzer
July 11, 2022 4:43 pm

Part 2.
And I reckon Pell could be saying I’ll have 10% of what he’s having based on time served (noting that Roberts has separately pleaded to several armed robberies at the start of this trial, so he was probably due 10-12 years anyway).

Farmer Gez
Farmer Gez
July 11, 2022 4:44 pm

shatterzzz says:
July 11, 2022 at 3:55 pm
How come? Do the Fairfield greengrocers have direct supply lines? I don’t know how the growers could be making a profit at those prices.

I think after the $15 a kilo gouge they’ve lotza unsold stock to move .. quickly .. LOL!

Tassie potato growers are waiting for a final offer from Simplot, hoping it will amount to 50c per kilo for spuds into the factory. Last year 36c.
Cheap bridges are about $3 p/k at supermarkets.

H B Bear
H B Bear
July 11, 2022 4:45 pm

Knowing what we know now about the workings of Victoria Police, could it be or is there a possibility that Roberts was ‘bricked’ (set up with false/bogus charges) to showcase how good Vic. Pol. are at clearing offences – particularly one as important and as significant as this cold-blood execution of two officers?

Quite possibly. It would make an interesting term of reference for a future Royal Commission into VicPlod at some stage.

bespoke
bespoke
July 11, 2022 4:46 pm

I’ll wait for more conformation. 4chan has it share of creeps too.

Top Ender
Top Ender
July 11, 2022 4:46 pm

Completely out of Control in Vaucluse

A Vaucluse woman believed she “was under attack” from a bizarre litany of enemies, including Russian spies, x-ray beams and communist assassins, when she removed a series of CCTV cameras from her neighbour’s home, a court heard.

Katherine Peterson, 51, appeared at Downing Centre Local Court on Friday having previously pleaded guilty to one charge of larceny.

The court heard Peterson stole three Arlo CCTV cameras, valued at $738, from a neighbouring Derby St, Vaucluse, property on March 12.

According to agreed police facts, the owner of these recently purchased cameras placed the first one at the entrance of her driveway around 6pm on March 12.

Just over an hour later, this woman received a phone notification alerting her to motion and the camera’s removal.

Ten minutes later, Peterson’s neighbour installed a second camera in the same position, and soon received a similar notification on her phone, a court heard.

At 9pm, with both cameras now removed and a new one in place, the neighbour watched the live stream until she saw Peterson remove this camera and flee across their quiet Vaucluse street to her neighbouring home, the court heard.

The following day, police entered Peterson’s home to say she was depicted on CCTV committing an offence, a court heard.

After this, Peterson paused before stating, “I’ll get you the cameras, but I was under attack,” court documents state.

She returned the operational and undamaged cameras to police, a court heard.

According to documents tendered to Downing Local Court, Peterson had experienced several interactions with police after suffering from episodes of mental illness.

“(Peterson) appears to be under the impression that there are spies in her street spying on her and that she is being attacked … (she) is clearly suffering from an undiagnosed mental health condition and is not in a clear state of mind,” court documents state.

“(After Peterson returned the cameras), she spoke about numerous topics such as communism, Russian spies, assassins, X-ray beams and even the different races of people surrounding her spying on her,” court documents state.

Earlier this year, Peterson appeared via videolink at Waverley Local Court and uttered the bizarre words “it’s actually a Chinese box” when the Optus 5G mobile phone towers on the Vaucluse street were referenced in court.

This episode relates to separate allegations, where police charged Peterson in connection with three counts of attempting to ignite Optus 5G mobile phone towers in Vaucluse between October 2021 and April of this year.

On Friday, at Downing Centre Local Court, Magistrate Michael Barko said Peterson clearly suffers from paranoia and delusion.

“She believed they were all out to get her,” Mr Barko said, also referencing the 5G phone towers Peterson believed were installed by the Chinese government.

This charge of larceny first came before the court on April 29 and Peterson entered a plea of guilty.

On Friday, Mr Barko dismissed the matter on mental health grounds, with the condition Peterson is to comply with any community treatment orders she is assigned.

Roger
Roger
July 11, 2022 4:47 pm

[Albanese] said more manufacturing can be done in Australia with the development of clean energy.

After what’s left of the current manufacturing base has been destroyed by high power bills.

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 4:50 pm

Do you think hackersz really got into his Icloud account? You think it’s true or a hoax?

The messages, sure could be fake.
Having Pedo whatever in the contacts, sure could be fake.
But he send 17 messages to another contact in his phone saved under “Dad” (btw the way, that makes the Pedo contact story seem fake), of which one was a video of him rooting a bird.

Farmer Gez
Farmer Gez
July 11, 2022 4:50 pm

Bridges? Sheesh!
Spuds.
Cheap for bridges. Buy in bulk

Lysander
Lysander
July 11, 2022 4:50 pm

“With COVID-19 still casting a spectre over every Australian town and city, Carol has found herself cut off from the rest of the world”

Hey, you might remember me from past words/terms such as “inculturation” or “raising awareness” or “transgenderism.”

Today’s new term is “Spectre!”

(That’s a commie’s word from 1848 – dead giveaway ABC!)

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 4:53 pm

Anything could be fabricated these days.

JC
JC
July 11, 2022 4:54 pm

Is this for real?

On Thursday it was revealed that the Biden administration sent nearly one million barrels of oil from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserves, to a Chinese energy company in which President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, had a stake as recently as 2015.

H B Bear
H B Bear
July 11, 2022 4:58 pm

How come? Do the Fairfield greengrocers have direct supply lines? I don’t know how the growers could be making a profit at those prices.

I expect the greengrocers buy direct from the growers (possibly family in some cases) bypassing the central markets altogether. It is no different from any spot/contract market. You give up some spot price windfalls for contract volume certainty. Over in WA the Spudshed guy is the master of moving up the supply chain, although their business structure was also designed to get around some historical retail shopping hours laws as well. The Vietnamese also play the same game.

Dr Faustus
Dr Faustus
July 11, 2022 4:58 pm

FTB, I saw on twitter Hunter with what seemed a young person with a bag over their head hog tied on a bed. If he wasn’t related to Democratic royalty it would be on MSM 24/7, a police investigation, and the downfall of the administration.

I’m old enough to remember Jimmy Carter’s near death election campaign experience when, in an interview with Playboy magazine, he admitted to once having had impure thoughts about someone other than Rosalynn.

All downhill on the pretence about public morality after Bill ‘Ah Did Not Inhale/Have Sexual Relations’ Clinton…

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 4:58 pm

JC, confirmed.
Via contract too.
Not via an intermediary.

Roger
Roger
July 11, 2022 4:58 pm

Completely out of Control in Vaucluse

‘Daily Exposé’ reader?

Frank
Frank
July 11, 2022 4:59 pm

Is this for real?

Yes it is true, that was last weeks outrage though. It is almost getting to two a week with those degenerates.

Speedbox
July 11, 2022 5:00 pm

Frank says:
July 11, 2022 at 4:42 pm
With cheap and abundant renewable energy, our manufacturing sector will create jobs for Australians.

Weren’t we meant to be an international IT powerhouse due to the introduction of the NBN by now?

You mean we’re not? Jeez, that’s disappointing. The Government promised…… oh, wait…..

Makka
Makka
July 11, 2022 5:02 pm

[Albanese] said more manufacturing can be done in Australia with the development of clean energy.

Seriously? Does anyone believe this rubbish? Marxist Govts in most states plus Canbra that will be regulate , unionize and tax enterprises into bankruptcy – sure investors will be queuing up for that kind of trauma.

We have potentially oodles of cheap effective energy. The problem is our stupid fkg Govts are hell bent on destroying our economy and quality of like with this renewball fantasy world of phantom clean energy.

Lysander
Lysander
July 11, 2022 5:05 pm

Doubly confirmed JC, tucker had a 15 minute rant on it last week due to the fact that they were taken from the US STRATEGIC (!) reserves…. aka, for wartime.

He had a nice take on it:

“We are paying around $7 per gallon for fuel and Biden has signed a contract (possibly through his son) that takes our fuel from our strategic reserves and doesn’t give it to Americans who need it nor to ease prices, but to a country whose main aim is to destroy the US?” He concludes “This is treason”

feelthebern
feelthebern
July 11, 2022 5:07 pm

On the weekend I found out I know someone who’s working on the big solar farm in the NT project that will cable power to Singapore.
I don’t think they’ve been west of Homebush in their life.
They didn’t like my gags about maintenance guys having to dodge the crocs when the cable gets up past the top end of of the NT.

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