nigel99
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https://youtu.be/gEinZzXFcXM?si=J-Z-cEuT4q8FGWNE Rep John Larson on Elon Musk and Trump. Don’t know who he is, but this is off Fox and wow is he passionate.
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Once upon a time that would have been an Onion post
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Who’s inspired to buy a swasticar? I’d pay to see Brent’s reaction to this :)
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Maybe Brent was onto something;)
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Well the US is in its way to being a theocracy. Surprised they aren’t using thoughts and prayers, or Jesus parables of investing wisely
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Should say Trump’s second term ends … At this point there is enough insanity that the calls for a 3rd term or other “legal” extension aren’t impossible. At this point I’m hoping he chokes on a happy meal toy and we can get some sanity back in the US.
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What’s wrong with his comment? As far as being unidentified, when it comes to skydiving advice credibility is important. But in SC which is basically a bunch of us shooting the breeze and airing opinions I’ve got no problem. If you don’t remember the incident with phillykev, SC vindictive people can ruin your life.
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What are the implications? I’ve seen a few news articles but nothing explained the logic behind it or the risks
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I realise they are different projects and objectives, but I think it’s great that the French/Europeans successfully launched the Ariane 6 rocket and a spy satellite, the same day that starship failed again. Also having worked with and for Americans I think they often overlook cultural differences. Americans love to boast and celebrate, a lot of other cultures just quietly get on and do the work (used to drive my boss mad that our team weren’t all ra ra ra over successes)
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Exactly, self policing politicians is a disaster. Probably the one good thing an initiative like DOGE could achieve (I’m not on crack, not suggesting Musk is the one).
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One of the things all us old farts forget is the 9/11 was 24 years ago. To most people under 40 that is a history lesson, not a life experience. A 30 year old was 6 years old at 9/11 they sure as hell don’t remember how everyone came together in support of the US.
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Effective != efficient. Effective government is never going to be as efficient as a private enterprise as they have different objectives. Unfortunately the foxes are guarding the chicken run. The first place to start would be term limits for all politicians, aligning their benefit packages with those of other public servants, getting rid of big business in political donations and limiting their ability for insider trading. One of the problems with the 4 year election cycle is that large scale changes can take years. This incentivises politicians to implement quick fixes, and also muddies the waters. The administration often gets the blame or credit for actions from a prior administration.
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I once bought Andy (popsjumper) a jar of marmite, as it’s one of the few things you don’t see in the US. Poor guy tried a teaspoon full straight out the jar :) Aussies get very upset when told Vegemite is inferior.
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Sure it’s limited but Europe does have the ability to manufacture planes and other weapons. Aus is just a big mining supplier for all our posturing. Vegemite sucks compared to marmite and kangaroos taste shit, so I don’t think we need worry about being invaded any time soon :)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/s/unxqzqDuSz Serms Trump has at last succeeded in getting Europe to agreeing to spend more on defence. I wonder if the idiot realises the money will be spent in Europe on European products?
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My favourite parts. We are stripping away environmental regulations that hamper business. Followed up 20 minutes later with a diatribe about cancer and autism by chemicals in the environment. Spends 5 minutes praising Elon Musk and him dismantling government, followed up with we are no longer going to be ruled by unelected bureaucrats. He’s brought back free speech and got rid of censorship. But he’s just signed the take it down act and he will use it lots ‘because people are nasty to me online’ The perfect display of an autocrat disparaging the opposition, with no attempt at unity and not a single smile. The dignified displays of applause from the GOP like some 3rd world dictators rally. He did admit that tariffs would bring “a little bit of temporary hardship”
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Kim and Xi would be proud
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/canada-goose-bald-eagle-burlington-bay-brawl-1.7473477 Even the wildlife is joining the fray
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A statesman versus a thug. Love to see him addressed as Donald.
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A little bit of German humour poking fun at trump
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https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/western-australia/wa-premier-brands-us-vice-president-a-knob-20250304-p5lgth.html Our premiere has called JD Vance a knob. Trump said the world was laughing at the US, well we sure are now. Global leaders are starting to publicly correct him and slowly starting to take the piss.
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https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/motoring-news/elon-musks-tesla-faces-class-action-in-australia-over-car-defects/news-story/70fba8bbb4335e1bf229ac1cb48bcd08 Australia has some of the strongest consumer protection laws in the world. I think in many cases the laws go too far. For example our warranty laws are based on product price and brand positioning and not time limited as such. So a $2000 iPhone is expected to last longer than a $100 no name brand. For example I’ve had a 3 year old Samsung washing machine break down, well outside the one year manufacturer warranty period. The repair person advised me to simply claim under consumer protection and it was repaired for free.
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Damn Canadians need to open that giant faucet. South Carolina is under Canada, and water flows down!
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When I was doing Ironman a few years ago the 3 guys in their 70’s had better times than me. But their times were much worse than the guys in their 20’s. There will always be exceptional people. However, there comes a time to pass the baton to the next generation.
