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Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 10:26 PM
Replies: 157
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Posted By cullennz
I need structure and logic. It is just a stupid...

I need structure and logic. It is just a stupid personal quirk from my childhood I think, I won't bore you with.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 10:24 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
That is actually also a probably fair...

That is actually also a probably fair observation, thinking about it.

I think it might be a just the way my brain works thing, and I should probably take an empathy pill or 2.

As even reading...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
Condolences. If I have to be perfectly...

Condolences.

If I have to be perfectly honest in the circumstances mentioned I would probably do the same.

Would like to think I would tell loved ones before, But never been in the situation,...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
To me the stangest ones are the odd ones you get...

To me the stangest ones are the odd ones you get in places like the US (Don't remember one here) where they kill their kids/babies first before offing themselves.

I mean. We get it. But why kill...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 773
Posted By cullennz
Had a point to be fair. True story. My...

Had a point to be fair.

True story. My grandfather never spoke about it either in my entire time I remember him. Even when asked.

But one thing my mother said was when we were babies. Well 1...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2,179
Views: 135,415
Posted By cullennz
Not at all. I think EV's are a cool concept....

Not at all.

I think EV's are a cool concept. Just think it is inevitable.

By rhe way. You can't kill yourself cutting an EV charging cable. I would bore you with the reason but I have a...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2,179
Views: 135,415
Posted By cullennz
Stupid and teenagers. What an unbelievable...

Stupid and teenagers.

What an unbelievable mixture.

Any way they just need a pair of these

They cost about 6 dollars and could take out a whole street
...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 02:46 PM
Replies: 2,179
Views: 135,415
Posted By cullennz
Sweet. That will be the 14 year olds wearing...

Sweet. That will be the 14 year olds wearing hoodies then.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2,179
Views: 135,415
Posted By cullennz
Also I assume the cameras only work while the car...

Also I assume the cameras only work while the car is switched on anyway.

Or it would be a waste of battery
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2,179
Views: 135,415
Posted By cullennz
Bit of reality. If I was 14-15 again I am...

Bit of reality.

If I was 14-15 again I am pretty sure I could destroy the charging socket of any EV with one claw hammer and a decent sized chisel, without being recognised on some cheap car cam.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2,179
Views: 135,415
Posted By cullennz
Can also see bunches of kids walking around at...

Can also see bunches of kids walking around at night unplugging them all for a laugh.

Again pretty immature, but when I was that age I would.

Just to see what happens
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2,179
Views: 135,415
Posted By cullennz
TBH It was more just not having to try to dodge...

TBH It was more just not having to try to dodge extension cords trying to walk to work at about 6 am in the dark more than anything else.

I could do it easily a few years ago, but when you get...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,878
Posted By cullennz
smartcooky Your problem is. Be it Labour or...

smartcooky

Your problem is. Be it Labour or the Nats in NZ case. No politician would be stupid enough to give a definition of what is hate speech in law.

It is and always will be a ever moving...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3,335
Views: 181,638
Posted By cullennz
Did he do it himself, or get one of his 123...

Did he do it himself, or get one of his 123 slaves, he personally owned do it?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,878
Posted By cullennz
It will never go through under Ardern. Kind of...

It will never go through under Ardern. Kind of think it is cute you think it will though.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
Obviously not going to be one of the most...

Obviously not going to be one of the most proudest things I am ever going to post, but weirdly NZ always sits at either 1st or 2nd for most youth suicides in the OECD.

Part of me hopes it is a...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
Good point tbf. Apologies. Just found it...

Good point tbf.

Apologies. Just found it interesting to check out with the other post.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3,335
Views: 181,638
Posted By cullennz
Was just wondering how tediously boring US...

Was just wondering how tediously boring US history lessons must be for US students these days, given half the actual historical fact is being slowly deleted.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 12:01 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
Found it by fire arms per 100,000 ...

Found it by fire arms per 100,000

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_firearm-related_death_rate

Homicide - Suicide

US - 4.46 - 7.32
Belgium - 0.25 - 1.09
NZ (For a laugh) -...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
TBF would be interesting to see the same...

TBF would be interesting to see the same comparison between the US and Belgians by homicide with guns as well as suicides.

Think the US would probably win that one.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,878
Posted By cullennz
Sorry didn't actually answer Wouldn't even...

Sorry didn't actually answer

Wouldn't even say prohibit.

Just not punish anyone if they happen to punch the speaker in the face several times "accidently" who comes under my definition of hate...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,878
Posted By cullennz
TBH it depends on your definition of what hate...

TBH it depends on your definition of what hate speech actually is.

For example to me, at least, the only thing that qualifies anything as being qualified as hate speech is inciting violence...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 08:43 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
It is only insensitive if you chose to be...

It is only insensitive if you chose to be sensitive.. And where have I shown self pity?




I haven't had it worse than anyone. Never said I have. Why do you keep making up lies?

. I think...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 05:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 773
Posted By cullennz
a) I never said stop bitching, as I never said it...

a) I never said stop bitching, as I never said it wasn't important to remember what the issues were

b) Next time we will just tell them to f' off unless we aren't treated like dog s'

Neither...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 05:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 773
Posted By cullennz
No. We commemorate them. If some bogan Aussies...

No. We commemorate them. If some bogan Aussies celebrate it, sort your own house out and tell them to pull their head in.

Edit: Should add. Yes. We all know the Brits treated both of our countries...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 04:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 773
Posted By cullennz
It is actually an interesting point that doesn't...

It is actually an interesting point that doesn't really get mentioned.

It did start out as a remembrance day, I agree.

But very few now are still around who remember it.

So I think we have...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 04:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,878
Posted By cullennz
NZ is a member of the "OHCHR btw. Assuming it is...

NZ is a member of the "OHCHR btw. Assuming it is probably based on the ECHR, or may even be part of it.

It all gets a bit convoluted
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 04:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,878
Posted By cullennz
It is an interesting topic. As I said in the...

It is an interesting topic.

As I said in the opening post, the geezer is obviously a scummy, racist piece of excrement.

But I personally would prefer knowing who these people are so we can...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 02:30 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
Reading this post this issue seems to work both...

Reading this post this issue seems to work both ways.

Apparently I post confusing sentences you can't comprehend.

You just post pointless 3 word sentences that have no meaning.

I am sure in...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 02:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,878
Posted By cullennz
It must be tough living where you do. Here...

It must be tough living where you do.

Here we have this thing called. "If I don't have the ability to comprehend simple sentences. Ask the other person to clarify what they are saying".

But all...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 01:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,878
Posted By cullennz
Oh. I just remembered something. I forgot...

Oh. I just remembered something.

I forgot you are literally physically held down and forced to listen to something you personally don't like.

It must be hell.

I have this weird luck thing...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 01:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,878
Posted By cullennz
The bit you don't seem to understand, is you have...

The bit you don't seem to understand, is you have to actually say something bad before being accused of saying something bad.

De-platforming someone and using the weirdo lefty cancel culture...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th April 2022, 12:19 AM
Replies: 886
Views: 44,802
Posted By cullennz
They seem to come across as both being a bit self...

They seem to come across as both being a bit self indulgent privileged prima donnas.

With her winning the the wouldn't want to be around contest a little bit. But not by much.

She is obviously...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 11:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,878
Posted By cullennz
Personally think the cartoon is stupid and just...

Personally think the cartoon is stupid and just shows why some can be as stupid as the people they are retaliating about.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 11:46 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
I was talking about the aftermath I'm...

I was talking about the aftermath

I'm beginning to think reading is troublesome for you.

Maybe it is my style of writing though, but I kind of thought it was obvious by saying the aftermath.
...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 06:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,878
Posted By cullennz
The problem seems to be the left seem to think...

The problem seems to be the left seem to think consequences come before someone has spoken and blocking the speaking, rather than after.

Hence their cancel culture they love to do so much.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
And while I am at it, as you have managed to wind...

And while I am at it, as you have managed to wind me up on a Sunday, which is frankly double annoying, but I again will get over it, as this is just an internet forum.

Not only did I not say I was...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
TBF you probably couldn't have. Remember my...

TBF you probably couldn't have.

Remember my OE in London thinking the one job I would never do is be a Tube driver. And can understand why the driver would not come back.

And there is literally...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 05:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 773
Posted By cullennz
Think you will find that is leaders of countries...

Think you will find that is leaders of countries who didn't give a crap how many died, while relying on blind hick patriotism
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
And before you do your dumb ass response....

And before you do your dumb ass response. Thinking about things and "massively affected" are different things
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 04:50 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
I haven't claimed anything apart from saying I...

I haven't claimed anything apart from saying I think it is normally cowardly and there seems to be no reason to treat it sensitively.

Yes I did say mention some one did it in front of me.

No...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2,179
Views: 135,415
Posted By cullennz
It is actually quite interesting, as don't get me...

It is actually quite interesting, as don't get me wrong, I think EVs are a cool concept.

I just don't think atm currently realistic for your average person.

Most people can't afford brand new...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 02:38 PM
Replies: 2,179
Views: 135,415
Posted By cullennz
It is actally an interesting quandary. I...

It is actally an interesting quandary.

I think NZ is one of the top countries for buying used cars.

I would never buy a used ev. Because it would be a money pit.

TBH I would rather buy a...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 02:32 PM
Replies: 2,179
Views: 135,415
Posted By cullennz
Well obviously. But it still be on its last legs....

Well obviously. But it still be on its last legs.

A petrol engine you can just strip down and rebuild your self.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
As I said earlier in some circumstances it...

As I said earlier in some circumstances it probably is.

Standing on the 50th floor of the twin rowers knowing you will be burnt to death in agony, or just jump.

I know which one I would do.
...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 06:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 773
Posted By cullennz
Sorry. I needed to do that now as not around...

Sorry. I needed to do that now as not around tomorrow to do it
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 06:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 773
Posted By cullennz
Lest we forget - ANZAC Day

Far out

Almost forgot.

Both my grandads faught in WW2, nearly let them down there.

Both gone now. But thanks again for giving me what I have now, through having to deal with living hell.
...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 05:29 AM
Replies: 2,179
Views: 135,415
Posted By cullennz
And yes. I would imagine the tyre wear thing...

And yes. I would imagine the tyre wear thing would be due to weight + also takes more time to slow them down, so a lot more breaking.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 05:25 AM
Replies: 2,179
Views: 135,415
Posted By cullennz
The main problem I have with EV's apart from...

The main problem I have with EV's apart from heaps of extension cords all over the road for people who don't have a garage or driveway for old people to trip over, is even the cheapest Nissan Leaf...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd April 2022, 05:06 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,720
Posted By cullennz
Yeah. Was actually thinking that after posting...

Yeah. Was actually thinking that after posting it, which is why I went for the laid off thing.

Side note. Reminded me of funny days when I was in my early 20s helping do work on my brother in law...
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