Rostrum: Homeward Bound Edition
The “do-it-yourself” dentistry kits available from the local hardware shop.
Tomorrow we head back to Melbourne. I’ve been coming to Penang now once or twice a year for almost twenty years. It’s a fascinating place. A unique blend of cultures where the native Malays mix live in relative harmony with Indian and Chinese immigrants, despite cultural, religious and political differences.
The landscape here is what can best be described as “pedestrian hostile.” The “pavements,” where they do exist, are cracked and ruptured, as if there’s been a recent earthquake and no one thought about making any repairs. Huge gaps in the pavement make way to gaping drains, and if they don’t get you the traffic will. Traffic signals and other customary road rules are generally ignored here which makes crossing the road a task not for the faint hearted.
It can be frustrating at times. So-called “trades people” like builders, electricians and plumbers are on the whole unskilled and ill-prepared to carry out any sort of satisfactory level of workmanship. As a result, we’ve contended with a number of problems with our apartment. During our last trip we discovered that whoever installed the air conditioning thought it would be a good idea to dispose of any left over cement by tipping it down the air conditioning pipes, a plan which ultimately caused our waste water to over-flow into the apartment downstairs. To rectify this, we had to get contractors to break through the brick walls with a jackhammer and install new pipes. Apparently this is a common problem throughout the building.
During this trip we discovered that there’s water leaking into our apartment from upstairs. The ceiling in the bedroom is stained and the paint is peeling, which one imbecile from the management office attempted to explain away as being the result of us using “poor quality paint.”
But I guess it all makes it an experience.
One thing I find interesting is the way in which some things we take for granted in Australia are hard to find here, while other things we find difficult to source are freely available.
Take the hardware shop across the road for instance. For all intents and purposes it resembles any ordinary hardware shop and sells tools, paint and step ladders etc. Yet when I enquired about the availability of some self-tapping screws they had no idea what I was talking about. However should you find yourself in need of a do-it-yourself dentistry kit, you’ll find one here next to the pliers and spanners for a mere $3.
It’s almost impossible to buy a decent bottle of wine anywhere in Penang after 9:00pm, but should you find yourself in need of some semi-lethal pepper spray (mace) you’ll also find several sizes and brands conveniently located next to the check-out counter at the hardware shop across the road. When I enquired about tasers, they told me that they had none in stock, but they had just received a batch of telescopic police-grade batons if I was interested. “For crowd control” the sales guy explained, while making a striking motion with the baton. “Impressive” I said, nodding in agreement.
Smoking here is a national pass time, and at $3 a pack who can blame them. I almost felt like taking it up again. Drinking alcohol, especially to excess, which here amounts to anything more than three standard drinks, is generally frowned upon.
The other day I decided to take the ferry to the mainland just to see what it was like, and realised I was the only non-Asian person onboard. Not that this bothers me, but it does make you feel a bit “conspicuous.” From the jetty I took a bus to what’s called “The Megamall” which is more like a hawkers’ market housed within a run-down concrete block. Here you will find your fake Oakley sunglasses for $5 and a conglomeration of shops and pop-up stalls selling Hello Kitty vinyl bags and an assortment of “bling.”
After wandering around for half an hour or so, I decided to take a taxi back to the jetty.
You have to bargain with the taxi drivers here, particularly if you’re a westerner and so I negotiated a fee of 12 ringit (about $4) for the short trip to the jetty.
The driver was an Indian guy in his mid-forties. He had slicked backed hair and brilliant white teeth that seemed like porcelain against his black skin.
We started for the jetty, and glancing in the rearview mirror he asked me what my name was and if I was here on holiday.
After exchanging a few pleasantries about the weather and how hot it is, he asked “How come you are here on your own, are you not married?”
“No, I’m not married” I replied.
“Why not, why not married, sir?”
“I guess I’ve never been all that interested.”
“Are you married?” I asked, trying to change the focus of the conversation away from myself.
“Yes, I am married sir. I have two childrens” said the driver.
“That’s nice,” I said.
I sat back in my seat hoping that would be the end of the conversation, and stared out the window with envy at people dying in the blistering heat.
I could tell that the driver was still puzzled and it wasn’t long until he piped up again.
As the traffic slowed, he turned and tapped the back of his seat to get my attention “Sir, sir, excuse me sir….how come you not interested in married, is it you do not like the pussy…. You like the dick, yes?”
“Something like that” I replied, uncomfortably.
However he didn’t seem satisfied with the answer.
“So tell me sir, you like the girls, or you like the guys…?”
“Look I prefer guys, okay….” I replied.
“Oh, then that is the problem,” he said, nodding thoughtfully. Like he had just received some bad news, not like “your mother is dying” but more like “she’ll live.”
I thought about explaining how it’s not really a problem if I’ve never really been all that interested in getting married, but decided that it’s probably best to leave the conversation at that.
Arriving at the jetty, I gave him a three dollar tip and caught the ferry back to the island for the princely sum of 70 cents.
At the apartment where we stay, there is a team of cleaners, gardeners and security guards . Most of them are Malay, and I thought it would be nice to learn how to say “good morning” as I pass them on the way to the pool area during my morning walk..
My “good morning” is generally greeted with a nod and a smile, and often a “good morning” in return.
“Your Malay is very good sir,” said one of the guards, and, drunk with praise, I thought I’d add to it with what thought I was “How are you?”
He kind of winced and shot me a blank look in return, and I figured that maybe you’re not meant to get too friendly with the guards.
Later, I tried it again with the gardener, who nodded and smiled and then returned to whatever it was he was doing before I interrupted him, the way I do when it’s easier to simply ignore someone than to try to understand them.
I tried again with the guy who cleans the lifts and another guy who was polishing the floor in the foyer. He smiled and reached for a small brown paper which he unwrapped. I leaned forward to get a closer look and he presented what appeared to be a dead fish. Actually it looked more like it was paralyzed than dead, but I wasn’t quite sure how I was meant to respond. Was he offering me the fish as a gift, or was I meant to compliment him on his hunting skills? Either way it was an awkward moment and I decided it was easier to just smile and nod, and make my way back to the apartment.
It’s easy to get simple things confused. Especially sayings that sound familiar.
Later I discovered that instead of walking up to people and saying “Apa Kabar” (How are you?) I had in fact been saying “Good morning, god is great…”
It’s just as well we’re heading home tomorrow.
Have a lovely weekend.
reb.
theguttertrash.com 
Later I discovered that instead of walking up to people and saying “Apa Kabar” (How are you?) I had in fact been saying “Alla Akbar” which has quite a different meaning altogether.
LOL! Very Aussie of you, Jummy!
See we aren’t really racist … just iggorant and nieeve … (we don’t GAF what you are or where you come from – are you a good guy or not?)
Happy flight … Sunshine … oh, and thanks for sharing … makes me feel better … I have had a bit of concern about how I’ll “do” in Asia next year … tally-ho! …
Chuckle!
Awesome post, reb!
Very descriptive. I almost felt like I was there.
Safe travels.
I’ve been out to a nice local Italian restaurant and had a great bottle of red, I’ll read this when I’m capable of comprehension.
It will be good to have you home reb, there has been a lack of spark in the office.
Cameron has handed back his deputy sheriff’s badge to Obama over the Syrian matter.
I’ll read this when I’m capable of comprehension.
∞
The symbol is bit tiny for old eyes … so for all you old folk … it is the sign for “infinity” … 🙂
The Telegraph: ‘George W. Bush was widely mocked by the Left during the Iraq War, with liberals jeering at the “coalition of the willing,” which included in its ranks some minnows such as Moldova and Kazkhstan. Michael Moore, in his rather silly documentary Fahrenheit 9/11, went to great lengths to lampoon the Iraq War alliance. But the coalition also contained, as I pointed out in Congressional testimony back in 2007, Great Britain, Australia, Spain, Italy, Poland, and 16 members of the NATO alliance, as well as Japan and South Korea. In Europe, France and Germany were the only large-scale countries that sat the war out, with 12 of the 25 members of the European Union represented. The coalition, swelled to roughly 40 countries, and was one of the largest military coalitions ever assembled.
‘As it stands, President Obama’s proposed military coalition on Syria has a grand total of two members – the US and France. And the French, as we know from Iraq, simply can’t be relied on, and have very limited military capability. It is a truly embarrassing state of affairs when Paris, at best a fair weather friend, is your only partner. John Kerry tried to put a brave face on it at his press conference today, by referring to France “as our oldest ally,” but the fact remains that his administration is looking painfully isolated.’
“It is a truly embarrassing state of affairs when Paris, at best a fair weather friend, is your only partner”
That is too funny.
Sceptic preferences flow to Labor.
http://catallaxyfiles.com/2013/08/31/no-carbon-tax-climate-sceptics-party/comment-page-1/
This would be “funny” too, if it wasn’t so fkn serious …
Abbott gave the correct answer and a majority of Australians agree with him.
Very derivative.
“baddies”=Muslims of all persuasions
The different factions in Syria are unAmerican, so they will be looking for a charismatic puppet.
‘US President Barack Obama has formally asked Congress to authorise military action against Syria over alleged chemical weapons attacks.
‘He said any operation would be limited, ruling out a ground invasion. Congress is to reconvene on 9 September.’
BBC
“baddies vs baddies”
Underestimating the intelligence of the electorate, will PM Abbott remain determined to maintain that level of stupidity.
Abbott is being astute, this is not a foot in mouth moment.
Jarba is the new leader of the opposition in Syria and has been given the nod from the Saudis. He maybe a charismatic puppet.
Thankfully, most of the world’s population is unAmerican. Although we seem determined to ape plenty of their distasteful traits, at times.
Abbott is playing to his base.
How surprising.
Go Abbott!
“Abbott is playing to his base.”
Abbott is a moderate populist. Hawkish Chomskyites won’t like it.
Underestimating the intelligence of the electorate, will PM Abbott remain determined to maintain that level of stupidity.
There is no change … leopards … spots …
Abbott is a moderate populist. Hawkish Chomskyites won’t like it.
Populism is populism .. you sound like you think, that Mickey Mouse should be the PM …
… your sarcasm (cynicism) is quite correct but lost when you consider the bigger picture is that Abbott actually has to …
RUN A FUCKING COUNTRY! It falls to pieces … it’s not just a theory … its people’s LIVES …
Apart from John Howard (who pulls the strings in the background anyway) what has really changed on that Liberal/National frontbench?
(Disclaimer: I’ll just keep travelling on, whoever wins won’t affect me personally .. my concern is that this Dickwit™ will stuff so many lives up it ain’t funny!)
“you sound like you think, that Mickey Mouse should be the PM …”
You sound like you’re too involved in what you think to listen to what others say.
I’ve consistently been critical of Abbott’s populism, paticularly when he said: faced with a choice between “policy purity and political pragmatism, I’ll take pragmatism every time.”
But I’m an extremist on most issues, so what would I know?
I have just read this article and with The Blogmaester’s indulgence will post it here … just to cut off at the pass that I’m indulging in self-pity … despite the fun we have with my tastes in clothing, wine, shoes etc I’m sure that most lurkers and regs understand that, while The Minister for War, Water, Finance, Solar & Fun and I are not fabulously wealthy we live a very comfortable retirement …
However, I know (via a family and friends with a wide range of age groups including a 22 and 19 yo living next door) that much of what is ‘discussed” below is really quite alarming …
The 56% of assets isn’t necessarily “owned” much of it is still “mortgaged” … the banks “own” it …
If you want to truly be “free” in our society … plunge all your efforts into owning your home …
What did strike me is that if the BB constitute 5.5 million out of 23 million (not all vote) why do Rudd and Abbott spend so much time in schools?
ToSY … from my post … … your sarcasm (cynicism) is quite correct but lost when you consider the bigger picture is that Abbott actually has to …
From you …
You sound like you’re too involved in what you think to listen to what others say.
Quite the opposite … I used your comment as they would in the Roman Forum …
Have you read, Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic, by Tom Holland?
I know you are well read … nothing is new … 😉
Now Chrissy Pain has leapt to the Leader’s defence and said …
How fkn naïve! There is not just “two sides” … a gross misunderstanding of what is actually going in in the world …
Pretty frightening stuff when you consider these may be the people making decisions affecting people’s lives and livelihoods …
Makes you wonder if the LibNits can actually read or bother to read their Ultimate Power’s stories other than the election propaganda …
This News article gives a “basic” description of what is a far more complex conflict than “goodies and baddies” or “baddies and baddies” …
http://www.news.com.au/world-news/simple-points-to-help-you-understand-the-syria-conflict/story-fndir2ev-1226705155146
Read the UK and European news outlets and you’ll see just how complex it is and how it can/will change the balance of power if Obama is stupid enough to let loos the missiles … dumb and dumber …
“How fkn naïve! There is not just “two sides” … a gross misunderstanding of what is actually going in in the world … ”
Amen.
Nuance.
It seems that the ALP are headed for a sizable defeat. They probably deserve it. They’ve been hopelessly inept, mainly under Gillard/Swan.
It’s simply that Abbott and the Liberals don’t deserve to be the beneficiaries. Bishop as Foreign Affairs Minister, what an embarrassment. Hockey as Treasurer, Abetz in IR, Pyne, Mirabella, Brandis, Joyce, Morrison, Andrews, Truss… it’s all just too much ordinariness.
There’s more at my local council… and that’s just full of well meaning oddballs.
There’s more horsepower at my local council…
“Nuance.”
OK – nuance it then. Tell us how Abbott is wrong. And bear in mind he was giving a short media grab to communicate his general view to a wide audience most of whom know littel about the Syrian conflict. Within that constraint what Abbott said was reasonable.
This is a fairly clear case of baddies against baddies. There is no moderate opposition group with any prospect of influence.
Abbott’s caution on this issue is commendable. Even if you are of the view that it is better to displace Assad and have al Qaeda or an equally disgusting islamofascist group take over, how will firing off a few rockets help? A more cautious approach should be taken and we should definitely understand that there is a plan with an achievable and worthwhile endgame before we start cheerleading for anyone.
And don’t talk about Abbott’s use of the expression “baddies” without at least mentioning that Obama and Cameron use similar language. If however, Abbott has called any regime “ratfuckers” please let me know.
Yeah, Abbott’s comments on Syria were fair and reasonable under the circumstances.
This is a good article on the Syria issue:
TIME: Syria Intervention Would Reaffirm Obama’s Biggest Flip-Flop: He was explicit in 2007 that Presidents don’t have the authority to act unilaterally except to stop ‘an actual or imminent threat’
NYT: Tripping on His Own Red Line?
‘IT started with just 20 words, intended to keep Barack Obama out of a war. The tens of thousands dying in Syria was a global tragedy, he told reporters a year ago, when the worst horrors were still months away, but as commander in chief he had to focus on American strategic interests and could not intervene in every humanitarian tragedy around the world.
‘Then he offered his one caveat. “A red line for us,” he said, “is we start seeing a whole bunch of chemical weapons moving around or being utilized.”’
This is a fairly clear case of baddies against baddies … his general view to a wide audience most of whom know littel (sic) about the Syrian conflict.
Two poor assumptions … it is NOT a simple case of baddies v baddies … that is a simpleton’s comment from a potential PM …
“His wide” audience may be far more informed than you or Abbott realise …
And if you wanted a “news sound bite” … all he had to say was something along the lines of …
“The situation is Syria is extremely complex with many factions vying for control … etc.”
Not “goodies and baddies” shite … childish nonsense … Abbott is not capable of representing Australia on the world stage …
As for the “ratfuckers” comment by Rudd … I and others here commented on how childish that was too … but you choose to defend Abbott? Nuance? You bet …
And … sb, I agree with the sentiment of the article on Syria you quote … particularly the last sentence …
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In other news … I’ve just been for a hearing test … and on the way noticed a very large billboard for Wayne Swan … “We Live In a Community Not A Corporation” … go Swanny! LOL!
I prefer to live in a society rather than survive in an economy!
Hilarious!
‘that is a simpleton’s comment from a potential PM …’
I disagree, it was astute judgement of the popular feeling and we are in an election.
“astute judgement”
Oh how we laughed and laughed…! 😆
Politically astute judgement, welcome back.
In one week, Abbott will assume the title of Australia’s #1 Cricket Fan.
Go Abbott!
“Any punitive strike, it has got to be targeted, it has got to be proportionate and it has got to be carefully considered to try and ensure that, as far as is humanly possible, we aren’t making a bad situation worse,” he told the ABC.
He said Australia’s role would be a diplomatic, rather than military one. “We have a civil war going on in that benighted country between two pretty unsavoury sides,” he said.
“It is not goodies versus baddies, it is baddies versus baddies, and that is why it is very important that we don’t make a very difficult situation worse.”
I can’t for the life of me see what is wrong with that. Al Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood have sided with the rebels as far as I can detect. And Assad is an unmitigated cnt.
More confected outrage I reckon.
“More confected outrage I reckon.”
It’s the Labor talking-point du jour.
“I think the odd use of colloquialisms is perfectly appropriate if you are trying to explain to the public exactly what the situation is,” said Tony Abbott at a press conference in Sydney on Monday morning.
Some people seem to be able to talk about ‘bad guys’ without sounding like a hick who has just switched off the midday movie. Tony Abbott isn’t one of them.
Abbott sometimes appears B Grade, which is helpful in building up popularity.
“It’s the Labor talking-point du jour.”
It won’t save them.
“Baddies against baddies” doesn’t exactly sound like someone who has his finger on the pulse of the complexity of global issues, just quietly…
I can’t for the life of me see what is wrong with that
I can understand that …. 🙄
Abbott sometimes appears B Grade, which is helpful in building up popularity.
Sometimes? Helpful? B Grade? Keep going …
I can understand that ….
Well of course you can. You’re becoming wuite the Nature5 with the snide asides and the rolling eyes but no actual committed thought yourself.
Please tell me what you think is wrong with it in the context of a political contest.
I’ve no doubt that an in depth hour long interview would better explain what is going on, but please, one sentence from you on how it could be better articulated.
“It’s the Labor talking-point du jour“
And that right there is what is wrong with Rudd’s campaign.
Abbott must be loving it. He will not lose a single vote over this.
Rudd was on the right track emphasizing Labor’s reforms at the campaign launch and he should be hammering that:
Instead he is fighting over a form of words used in relation to an issue that has no traction with voters. He can’t see the forest for the trees.
Simply amazing!
“He can’t see the forest for the trees.”
When all is said & done, a fatal flaw of the (soon to be) ex-government.
They’ve clearly outstayed their welcome.
Unfortunately, the incoming cabal isn’t exactly commendable and will ascend by virtue of no other alternative in a one-or-the-other electoral race.
I suppose they deserve the benefit of the doubt until they prove otherwise.
“Baddies against baddies” doesn’t exactly sound like someone who has his finger on the pulse of the complexity of global issues, just quietly…”
“………..THAT’S not to suggest that, you know, you just say, “trust me, we’re doing the right thing, we know who the bad guys are”………….”
—US President Barack Obama, June 7:
Google can make you Giggle !
For the record, when I hear political leaders conjuring ‘baddies’ and/or ‘goodies’ I think it sounds like they’re dumbing down geopolitics, for consumption by kindy kids.
“I suppose they deserve the benefit of the doubt until they prove otherwise.”
Sadly, I don’t think that will take very long.
Nor do I…but the ALP has gifted them a colossal head start & a very low moral bar to aspire to.
We are about to witness breathtaking hypocrisy from the adherents on both sides…again
Over at the Looney Left Cafe on one thread alone Fed Up who should be renamed Cant Shut Up has made 43 out of 45 comments since 10:00am this morning.
Is this a record ?
Go Team!
I’m at the coast.
19 degrees, solid 3m swell, exquisite vista, light offshore breeze.
Honestly, fuck politics. The more things change…
Thankfully, and cleverly, Abbott has sensibly said BEFORE the election that Direct Action will stop the minute the budgeted money is spent. Go Tony!! (And note my 3 adverbs!!)
For the record, when I hear political leaders conjuring ‘baddies’ and/or ‘goodies’ I think it sounds like they’re dumbing down geopolitics, for consumption by kindy kids.
Quite. Although I think Abbott was making the valid point that whilst Assad is quite the cnt, there are a number of cnts amongst the rebels too so entering a conflict on that basis requires some caution.
That said, many of the cnts amongst the rebels filled vaccuums that existed when others who could have assisted far earlier in the slaughter didn’t. I reckon I asked the question on this blog a couple of years ago about Syria, not with any intention of rehashing the Iraq debate but with a “given what we know now” bent.
Mr Rabid will be on the 730 report tonight.
Enjoy the surf Boss… 🙂
solid 3m swell
Shift workers have it so good! I was on the coast yesterday, there was a 0.25m swell.
I was in bed jetlagged this morning.
There was no swell.
… You’re becoming wuite (sic) the Nature5 with the snide asides and the rolling eyesbut (sic) no actual committed thought yourself. James …
You have got to be kidding yourself, Sunshine!
Please tell me what you think is wrong with it in the context of a political contest.
You still don’t read posts here (or at least comprehend them) … go back up the thread … read my comments and then comment on them …
“That said, many of the cnts amongst the rebels filled vaccuums that existed when others who could have assisted far earlier in the slaughter didn’t. I reckon I asked the question on this blog a couple of years ago about Syria, not with any intention of rehashing the Iraq debate but with a “given what we know now” bent.”
Yes, you did, el snactos.
Credit where it is due.
I have no idea what a ‘sensible response’ to the situation now is. All options are fraught, in their own ways.
‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ Mr Rabid will be on the 730 report tonight.’ ‘ ‘
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Mr-Rabbit(go!) was as boring as bat-shit and didn`t enlighten viewers in the slightest, but maintained the simple, slogany type answers that impress the tards, but else.
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Meanwhile, over in studio-22, the QandaLand team are preparing for a kevin07 `spectaculor`, (which Mr-Rabbit was invited too) but at the moment, it seems Mr-Rabbit has squibbed it, giving Kevin07 the whole hour to himself.
Is
The Black Knight730reportland still predicting a Labor victory?‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ predicting a Labor victory? ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘
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Never did. Fact-check`osy
Still don`t think Mr-Rabbit is `born-to-rule` tho.
“Never did.”
GUFFAW!
Come-on fact-check`osy,
you know damn well l want mr-rabbit to get 74 seats,
not more, not less.
*unhinging* *go-watermelon*
btw, QandaLand crew confirmed Mr-Rabbit not appearing, Kevin07 only.
Kelvin O’Sven thinks broadband is a “right”. U betcha.
‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ For the record, when I hear political leaders conjuring ‘baddies’ and/or ‘goodies’
I think it sounds likethey’re dumbing down geopolitics, forconsumption by kindy kids.‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ regurgitation by Limited-News dullards, so they don`t mangle the message within the sound-bite.Kelvin’s gubmnt has made mistakes, he says, but can’t name any. Fairgo for every kid by twenty nineteen. Sloganeer!
If Abbott wins it’s all the fault of the dumb electorate. And MURDOCH!
If Abbott wins… I blame Swan
😆
Even Tony Jones has joined The Hate Media. The Goodfolkoutthere know it.
TJ`s a teabag from way back, part of the problem too.
Didn`t know you are watching kevin07, osy.?
Kelvin talks a lot about “folk” “out there”.
Any one who’s not welded-, bolted-, riveted- and rusted-on Labor is a teebag. 🙄 (TJ is no teabag.)
TJ is part of the hate media. he wants a job with Murdoch after the election, along with that Leigh Sales
kevin07 nicely arse-fcuked the dog-botherer spouting anti-gay-marriage, reb should catch-up on iview, or abc1 tomorrow about lunch-time
I only caught the end of Q&A but did see Kev being a bit unnecessarily brutal to a committed Christian guy about gay marriage.
He should have taken the “chistianity is expressed in many ways approach” but he took a very aggressive approach. Then abc cameras left the guy “hanging”
A fucking really bad look in western Sydney.
Then he refused to rule out further superannuation changes .
Oh well he’s toast anyway.
730reportland
“kevin07 nicely arse-fcuked the dog-botherer spouting anti-gay-marriage,”
Good to see your political antenna is still well and truly fucked 730.
You and your seat predictions plus now thinking division by bringing up bible references to slavery to counter opposition to gay marriage is a good look
ROTFLMAO
Could you give us your prediction of the election seats won and lost by each party on Saturday. I need a few laughs.
‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ your prediction of the election seats’ ‘ ‘ ‘
indi, sophie mirrebella, gone
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‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ A fucking really bad look in western Sydney.’ ‘ ‘
tonights Qandaland was in brisbane not western sydney,
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‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ bible references to slavery to counter opposition to gay marriage’ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘
the dog botherer referenced the `book-of-dog` for anti-gay position,
equally fair and reasonable to mock said delusional with content from said `book-of-dog`
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so, got the courage to predict some seats yet.?
l intend to see you here Saturday Night.
Please ensure the `abacus` on the deathstar is repaired and in good working order. Let`s_Count.
“…………indi, sophie mirrebella, gone………………”
There were many many many other predictions just a few weeks ago. Where are they now ?
LOL
“…….the dog botherer referenced the `book-of-dog` for anti-gay position,
equally fair and reasonable to mock said delusional with content from said `book-of-dog`..”
Perhaps for an ordinary citizen having an argument it was justified. Not for a PM.
Using your logic everytime someone in a Western Sydney shopping centre yells out to Rudd to “piss off” his “equally fair and reasonable” response should be …………..
“Go fuck yourself you bogan motherf**ker”
LOL
So when is Abbott going on Q&A?
What a fkn coward … if he does romp home as is “predicted” there’ll be a few ‘told ya so’s” here next year …
Wonder how many of the 15% will get into the booth and say, “Mmmmmm … nah … too risky to go back to 2006 … let’s move on with Kevvie …”
ALP is the best of a bad bunch particularly when you start to compare the front benches … the LibNits are really beyond it now, most of them should have retired last election … or with Howard’s demise …
I’ll be sipping lattes (as we lefties do 🙄 ) on the Cairns Esplanade on Saturday … 🙂
Perhaps for an ordinary citizen having an argument it was justified. Not for a PM.
Well I’m not gay or a dog-botherer either but I reckon the pastor needed to be made an example of … he went with his (churches?) own agenda and got torched … play on the big screen with big people and expect big put downs …
We don’t need Abbott on Q&A to even guess his response … “um, er, arg, er mm, well you may be right, pastor …”
The man couldn’t manage a caravan park toilet block, let alone a country of 23,000,000 people …
“Mmmmmm … nah … too risky to go back to 2006 … let’s move on with Kevvie …”
LOL
My my you are sounding very shrill as the Evil Deathstar takes its final approach to unleash Armageddon on all self funded retirees on Saturday.
“Wonder how many of the 15% will get into the booth and say,”
Haven’t you heard ?
No one seems to even know where Kev got that figure from.
More of his bullshit
I apologise, TB. I hadn’t read your “soundbite sentence”.
I still consider the rolling eyes habit offensive but in this instance I was wrong.
Putin visiting the Deathstar?
Is anyone else not surprised that The Deathstar is crewed by rangas?
I still consider the rolling eyes habit offensive 🙄
“Putin visiting the Deathstar?”
ROFLMAO 🙂
“Putin visiting the Deathstar?”
Talkin’ about crossin’ sweaty palms with cash … what have you agreed to, Wally? 😆
Clive James was just on the ABC, interviewed by Kerry O’Brien. What a sensational, independent thinking type he is.
An intelligent, articulate, literate, multi faceted womaniser…that’s as good as it gets, in my opinion.
Seems someone seems to have snapped a photo of one of the commenters here. I can’t quite make it out – not quite a Walrus, not quite a Cane Toad. Maybe it is their lovechild!