[Continuation] Australian Politics - The Morrison Period Part II - Page 4

Orphia Nay · 23rd July 2021, 04:41 PM

Victoria's numbers are going down; NSW's are going up.

The Atheist · 23rd July 2021, 05:30 PM

That's promising, but early days.

Any cases in the community while infectious are a problem.

NSW looks uglier every day. Pity you don't have a National Guard you could station at the border.

Orphia Nay · 23rd July 2021, 08:41 PM

Hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters are currently gathered in Sydney CBD and some in Melbourne.

Wish we had a National Guard of psychologists.

lionking · 24th July 2021, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by Orphia Nay

Hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters are currently gathered in Sydney CBD and some in Melbourne.

Wish we had a National Guard of psychologists.

Just as we are looking like coming out of lockdown next Tuesday these dickheads are breaking the law and probably spreading the virus. Have a look at the number of people in ICU in Sydney right now. ******* idiots.

The Atheist · 24th July 2021, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Orphia Nay

Hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters are currently gathered in Sydney CBD and some in Melbourne.

Hundreds and some?

The Herald is claiming 15,000 in Sydney, and from the video embedded, that looks a fair estimate: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/cov...YWNYR6OIIKHQQ/

Melbourne had clearly lower numbers (and a much better-organised police response), but this video seems to show 1000+: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-LRdNqPHMs

The Sydney protest, on a day with another 160 new cases, doesn't say much for the sanity of those involved.

And it was all organised on social media. I'm shocked.

novaphile · 24th July 2021, 03:39 PM

Meanwhile, in Adelaide, three dick-heads turned out and were fined for their trouble.

The Atheist · 24th July 2021, 04:46 PM

Promising news out of Victoria, with no new cases that weren't already in isolation.

The Atheist · 24th July 2021, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by novaphile

Meanwhile, in Adelaide, three dick-heads turned out and were fined for their trouble.

What???

You're telling me people in Adelaide are smarter than people in Sydney?

I'm shocked.

Orphia Nay · 24th July 2021, 07:04 PM

The ABC said thousands in Sydney. The Herald might have been playing up the numbers. I was going by the aerial drone shots I saw.

Good that the ABC weren't showing any of the placards, and I haven't seen any online.

Orphia Nay · 24th July 2021, 07:10 PM

What do you reckon of this? Most protestors are of the small 'L' liberal bent. Sydney had more protestors because it has Gladys, a Liberal, as Premier. Victoria had less because it has liberal Dan, Labor. His supporters are happy with him and his party in power. Gladys' opponents are protesting whatever she does.

The Atheist · 25th July 2021, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by Orphia Nay

What do you reckon of this? Most protestors are of the small 'L' liberal bent. Sydney had more protestors because it has Gladys, a Liberal, as Premier. Victoria had less because it has liberal Dan, Labor. His supporters are happy with him and his party in power. Gladys' opponents are protesting whatever she does.

Given how many "left" Greens are antivaxers, that's entirely possible.

I also wonder how many protesters are just rent-a-mob goons who are up for any kind of disobedience.

The Atheist · 25th July 2021, 08:49 PM

Very good news out of Victoria, with two days in a row with no cases that weren't already in quarantine.

Definitely a lesson that going hard and immediately is the only option to keep a lid on the virus. I remain completely in doubt that NSW can retrieve the situation, but time will tell.

Sideroxylon · 25th July 2021, 11:52 PM

The NSW situation is already having the overall elimination strategy questioned. The federal government has got to provide economic relief for people who are losing income through this. But make sure greedy ***** like Gerry Harvey don’t get any.

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp....2m-in-pandemic

Sideroxylon · 25th July 2021, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

Given how many "left" Greens are antivaxers, that's entirely possible.

I also wonder how many protesters are just rent-a-mob goons who are up for any kind of disobedience.

Lockdowns, loss of income and Covid hanging over us makes protest understandable. I don’t think they are all antivax and trouble makers.

lionking · 26th July 2021, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by Sideroxylon

The NSW situation is already having the overall elimination strategy questioned. The federal government has got to provide economic relief for people who are losing income through this. But make sure greedy ***** like Gerry Harvey don’t get any.

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp....2m-in-pandemic

Watching Gladys’ press conference yesterday, I’m convinced restrictions will ease on Friday.

The real problem for NSW is that if she falls the next two in line are let-it-rip merchants. Grim days ahead for that state.

lionking · 26th July 2021, 06:07 PM

Victoria out of lockdown with 10 cases all in isolation. NSW 172 cases with at least 60 not isolated and infectious in the community.

Any apologies from Gladys? Not a hope in hell.

I still think she will ease restrictions on Friday.

lionking · 26th July 2021, 06:23 PM

Yes, NSW is going to open up to some extent on Friday.

Sideroxylon · 26th July 2021, 07:00 PM

The next step will be Palmer, politicians and Sky jerks complaining about the virtual wall around NSW.

The Atheist · 26th July 2021, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by lionking

Yes, NSW is going to open up to some extent on Friday.

Superb effort!

Originally Posted by Sideroxylon

The next step will be Palmer, politicians and Sky jerks complaining about the virtual wall around NSW.

I'd be going with Chairman Dan's Ring of Steel, personally.

NSW is going to explode with Covid and other states not wanting that is pretty smart.

Sideroxylon · 26th July 2021, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

I'd be going with Chairman Dan's Ring of Steel, personally.

NSW is going to explode with Covid and other states not wanting that is pretty smart.

Watch the build of frustration and anger. There is going to be a lot of kickback and questions about our strategy.

The Atheist · 27th July 2021, 02:46 AM

It looks like a lot of the protesters were Maori: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/mao...ckdown-protest

You'll run out of planes to send them all back here.

I hope they catch the scumbag whose photo shows him clearly punching a horse.

What kind of sub-human filth does that? The ******* horse isn't locking you down, you piece of ******

rjh01 · 27th July 2021, 04:19 AM

The greater Sydney lockdown will continue

Quote:

Guardian Australia can now confirm the NSW premier is expected to announce on Wednesday morning a four-week extension to the greater Sydney Covid lockdown.

Ref: https://www.theguardian.com/australi...0892081f6c3a6c

Norman Alexander · 27th July 2021, 05:15 AM

Originally Posted by Sideroxylon

The next step will be Palmer, politicians and Sky jerks complaining about the virtual wall around NSW.

**** 'em. Sideways with a pineapple.

Norman Alexander · 27th July 2021, 05:19 AM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

It looks like a lot of the protesters were Maori: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/mao...ckdown-protest

You'll run out of planes to send them all back here.

I hope they catch the scumbag whose photo shows him clearly punching a horse.

What kind of sub-human filth does that? The ******* horse isn't locking you down, you piece of ******

You should have watched the video instead. He wasn't actually punching it but pushing its head away. Never trust the media.

He's still a massive dickhead, though, for being out there without a mask in a crowd. He's just got us 4 more weeks of lockdown. **** you, you stupid prick.

gypsyjackson · 27th July 2021, 06:29 AM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

It looks like a lot of the protesters were Maori: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/mao...ckdown-protest

You'll run out of planes to send them all back here.

I hope they catch the scumbag whose photo shows him clearly punching a horse.

What kind of sub-human filth does that? The ******* horse isn't locking you down, you piece of ******

This happened in the UK 8 years ago:

https://www.theguardian.com/football...horse-rogerson

The Atheist · 27th July 2021, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Norman Alexander

You should have watched the video instead. He wasn't actually punching it but pushing its head away. Never trust the media.

Looks like a punch to me. 1:45 in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr1dx7nokBg

Norman Alexander · 27th July 2021, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

Looks like a punch to me. 1:45 in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr1dx7nokBg

LOL, you're easy to convince when you "know" what you want the result to be. Mongo he is not. It was a push, or even just a fend.

lionking · 27th July 2021, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by rjh01

The greater Sydney lockdown will continue

Ref: https://www.theguardian.com/australi...0892081f6c3a6c

With schools and construction open. And masks not mandated outside.

It has never been a serious lockdown because Gladys does not have the backbone to stand up to business. Andrews, by comparison, simply ignores VECCI.

Orphia Nay · 27th July 2021, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by lionking

With schools and construction open. And masks not mandated outside.

It has never been a serious lockdown because Gladys does not have the backbone to stand up to business. Andrews, by comparison, simply ignores VECCI.

And by announcing the long length of it she's just asking for pushback.

I don't recall Dan ever announcing anything longer than a week at a time.

The Atheist · 27th July 2021, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Norman Alexander

It was a push, or even just a fend.

I'll agree to disagree, because what matters is how the courts see it, and we'll call that the definitive opinion on the subject.

Norman Alexander · 28th July 2021, 12:39 AM

Originally Posted by lionking

With schools and construction open. And masks not mandated outside.

It has never been a serious lockdown because Gladys does not have the backbone to stand up to business. Andrews, by comparison, simply ignores VECCI.

Covid-safe plans required. That will mean masks, or being on the other side of a football oval.

arthwollipot · 28th July 2021, 04:37 AM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

Looks like a punch to me. 1:45 in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr1dx7nokBg

Yeah, I've seen it. I've worked with horses pretty extensively, and that was a fend, not a punch. I was extremely impressed with how well those horses were trained to deal with rowdy crowds, though. The horses I knew would have panicked and freaked out.

The Atheist · 28th July 2021, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by arthwollipot

Yeah, I've seen it. I've worked with horses pretty extensively, and that was a fend, not a punch.

I've spent plenty of time around horses, as you know, but I've never seen anyone fend or punch one. I'm relying on rugby, and a fend is with an open hand. If you use your fist, it's a punch.

Anyway, whatever it was, the guy's a ****.

lionking · 28th July 2021, 08:47 PM

I take no pleasure in this prediction, but NSW will exceed 400 within a week.

arthwollipot · 28th July 2021, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

I've spent plenty of time around horses, as you know, but I've never seen anyone fend or punch one. I'm relying on rugby, and a fend is with an open hand. If you use your fist, it's a punch.

If you strike with force with the first two knuckles, it's a punch. That's not what happened in the video.

Originally Posted by The Atheist

Anyway, whatever it was, the guy's a ****.

Yeah, no quibble with that.

lionking · 29th July 2021, 05:01 AM

I’m watching Gladys’ presser and she started off by saying that NSW will have greater freedom than any other state because their vaccine rate would be higher than other states. Yeah, because Morrison gave you more vaccine.

She is a ******* disgrace.

I’m changing my prediction. NSW will end up with 1000 a day because of this **** who refuses to take responsibility for letting this happen.

arthwollipot · 29th July 2021, 07:58 PM

Remember when this happened? And the... discussion that ensued?

Quote:

In other news, PM Scott Morrison, while talking on the Government's favourite platform 2GB, just claimed that there was no slavery in Australia.

No Scott, there was just unpaid forced convict labour. That's not slavery at all, is it?

Almost in the same breath he said we've got to be honest with our history and acknowledge the positive and the negative.

The Mayor of Bundaberg has just apologised to the Pacific Island nations for the policy of blackbirding.

Quote:

A local mayor has entered territory no state or federal politician has ventured after apologising for the blackbirding practices that helped build Queensland’s sugarcane industry, reports Nick Gibbs from AAP.

Bundaberg mayor Jack Dempsey said at a ceremony on Friday morning that the practice of “forcing indentured labour into Queensland cane fields was equivalent to slavery and abhorrent”.

Today I wish to extend a sincere apology on behalf of the Bundaberg region community for the abuse which occurred in ‘blackbirding’ people from Vanuatu and other Pacific Islands to work in the Queensland sugarcane industry ...

Our sugarcane industry was built on the backs of Pacific Island labour, along with much of our infrastructure such as rock walls, which are still visible today.

source

Sideroxylon · 29th July 2021, 09:13 PM

Just as well we have stopped exploiting them for our farming industry.

Orphia Nay · 30th July 2021, 07:18 PM

NSW threatening Uber etc with $500,000 fines for taking people into the Sydney CBD to protest today.

Will be interesting to see the number of numskulls protesting today.

The Atheist · 30th July 2021, 08:27 PM

Do you not have water cannons over there?

I'd use flamethrowers myself, but water would be a fair second. I see no reason to treat that filth with anything but the strongest response.

23rd July 2021, 04:41 PM	#121
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23rd July 2021, 05:30 PM	#122
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 31,754	That's promising, but early days. Any cases in the community while infectious are a problem. NSW looks uglier every day. Pity you don't have a National Guard you could station at the border.
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23rd July 2021, 08:41 PM	#123
Orphia Nay Penguilicious Spodmaster. Tagger Photo Contest Winner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ponylandistan Presidential Palace (above the Spods' stables). Posts: 40,331	Hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters are currently gathered in Sydney CBD and some in Melbourne. Wish we had a National Guard of psychologists.
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24th July 2021, 07:13 AM	#124
lionking In the Peanut Gallery Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 49,398	Originally Posted by Orphia Nay Hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters are currently gathered in Sydney CBD and some in Melbourne. Wish we had a National Guard of psychologists. Just as we are looking like coming out of lockdown next Tuesday these dickheads are breaking the law and probably spreading the virus. Have a look at the number of people in ICU in Sydney right now. ******* idiots.
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24th July 2021, 12:10 PM	#125
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 31,754	Originally Posted by Orphia Nay Hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters are currently gathered in Sydney CBD and some in Melbourne. Hundreds and some? The Herald is claiming 15,000 in Sydney, and from the video embedded, that looks a fair estimate: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/cov...YWNYR6OIIKHQQ/ Melbourne had clearly lower numbers (and a much better-organised police response), but this video seems to show 1000+: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-LRdNqPHMs The Sydney protest, on a day with another 160 new cases, doesn't say much for the sanity of those involved. And it was all organised on social media. I'm shocked.
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24th July 2021, 03:39 PM	#126
novaphile Quester of Doglets Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sunny South Australia Posts: 3,372	Meanwhile, in Adelaide, three dick-heads turned out and were fined for their trouble.
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24th July 2021, 04:46 PM	#127
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 31,754	Promising news out of Victoria, with no new cases that weren't already in isolation.
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24th July 2021, 04:46 PM	#128
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 31,754	Originally Posted by novaphile Meanwhile, in Adelaide, three dick-heads turned out and were fined for their trouble. What??? You're telling me people in Adelaide are smarter than people in Sydney? I'm shocked.
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24th July 2021, 07:04 PM	#129
Orphia Nay Penguilicious Spodmaster. Tagger Photo Contest Winner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ponylandistan Presidential Palace (above the Spods' stables). Posts: 40,331	The ABC said thousands in Sydney. The Herald might have been playing up the numbers. I was going by the aerial drone shots I saw. Good that the ABC weren't showing any of the placards, and I haven't seen any online.
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24th July 2021, 07:10 PM	#130
Orphia Nay Penguilicious Spodmaster. Tagger Photo Contest Winner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ponylandistan Presidential Palace (above the Spods' stables). Posts: 40,331	What do you reckon of this? Most protestors are of the small 'L' liberal bent. Sydney had more protestors because it has Gladys, a Liberal, as Premier. Victoria had less because it has liberal Dan, Labor. His supporters are happy with him and his party in power. Gladys' opponents are protesting whatever she does.
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25th July 2021, 12:43 PM	#131
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 31,754	Originally Posted by Orphia Nay What do you reckon of this? Most protestors are of the small 'L' liberal bent. Sydney had more protestors because it has Gladys, a Liberal, as Premier. Victoria had less because it has liberal Dan, Labor. His supporters are happy with him and his party in power. Gladys' opponents are protesting whatever she does. Given how many "left" Greens are antivaxers, that's entirely possible. I also wonder how many protesters are just rent-a-mob goons who are up for any kind of disobedience.
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25th July 2021, 08:49 PM	#132
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 31,754	Very good news out of Victoria, with two days in a row with no cases that weren't already in quarantine. Definitely a lesson that going hard and immediately is the only option to keep a lid on the virus. I remain completely in doubt that NSW can retrieve the situation, but time will tell.
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25th July 2021, 11:52 PM	#133
Sideroxylon Featherless biped Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aporia Posts: 26,172	The NSW situation is already having the overall elimination strategy questioned. The federal government has got to provide economic relief for people who are losing income through this. But make sure greedy ***** like Gerry Harvey don’t get any. https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp....2m-in-pandemic

25th July 2021, 11:55 PM	#134
Sideroxylon Featherless biped Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aporia Posts: 26,172	Originally Posted by The Atheist Given how many "left" Greens are antivaxers, that's entirely possible. I also wonder how many protesters are just rent-a-mob goons who are up for any kind of disobedience. Lockdowns, loss of income and Covid hanging over us makes protest understandable. I don’t think they are all antivax and trouble makers.

26th July 2021, 03:00 PM	#135
lionking In the Peanut Gallery Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 49,398	Originally Posted by Sideroxylon The NSW situation is already having the overall elimination strategy questioned. The federal government has got to provide economic relief for people who are losing income through this. But make sure greedy ***** like Gerry Harvey don’t get any. https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp....2m-in-pandemic Watching Gladys’ press conference yesterday, I’m convinced restrictions will ease on Friday. The real problem for NSW is that if she falls the next two in line are let-it-rip merchants. Grim days ahead for that state.
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26th July 2021, 06:07 PM	#136
lionking In the Peanut Gallery Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 49,398	Victoria out of lockdown with 10 cases all in isolation. NSW 172 cases with at least 60 not isolated and infectious in the community. Any apologies from Gladys? Not a hope in hell. I still think she will ease restrictions on Friday.
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26th July 2021, 06:23 PM	#137
lionking In the Peanut Gallery Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 49,398	Yes, NSW is going to open up to some extent on Friday.
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26th July 2021, 07:00 PM	#138
Sideroxylon Featherless biped Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aporia Posts: 26,172	The next step will be Palmer, politicians and Sky jerks complaining about the virtual wall around NSW.
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26th July 2021, 09:36 PM	#139
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 31,754	Originally Posted by lionking Yes, NSW is going to open up to some extent on Friday. Superb effort! Originally Posted by Sideroxylon The next step will be Palmer, politicians and Sky jerks complaining about the virtual wall around NSW. I'd be going with Chairman Dan's Ring of Steel, personally. NSW is going to explode with Covid and other states not wanting that is pretty smart.
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26th July 2021, 09:46 PM	#140
Sideroxylon Featherless biped Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aporia Posts: 26,172	Originally Posted by The Atheist I'd be going with Chairman Dan's Ring of Steel, personally. NSW is going to explode with Covid and other states not wanting that is pretty smart. Watch the build of frustration and anger. There is going to be a lot of kickback and questions about our strategy.

27th July 2021, 02:46 AM	#141
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 31,754	It looks like a lot of the protesters were Maori: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/mao...ckdown-protest You'll run out of planes to send them all back here. I hope they catch the scumbag whose photo shows him clearly punching a horse. What kind of sub-human filth does that? The ***** horse isn't locking you down, you piece of ****
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27th July 2021, 04:19 AM	#142
rjh01 Gentleman of leisure Tagger Join Date: May 2005 Location: Flying around in the sky Posts: 27,282	The greater Sydney lockdown will continue Quote: Guardian Australia can now confirm the NSW premier is expected to announce on Wednesday morning a four-week extension to the greater Sydney Covid lockdown. Ref: https://www.theguardian.com/australi...0892081f6c3a6c
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27th July 2021, 05:15 AM	#143
Norman Alexander Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Gundungurra Posts: 11,742	Originally Posted by Sideroxylon The next step will be Palmer, politicians and Sky jerks complaining about the virtual wall around NSW. **** 'em. Sideways with a pineapple.
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27th July 2021, 05:19 AM	#144
Norman Alexander Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Gundungurra Posts: 11,742	Originally Posted by The Atheist It looks like a lot of the protesters were Maori: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/mao...ckdown-protest You'll run out of planes to send them all back here. I hope they catch the scumbag whose photo shows him clearly punching a horse. What kind of sub-human filth does that? The ***** horse isn't locking you down, you piece of ** You should have watched the video instead. He wasn't actually punching it but pushing its head away. Never trust the media. He's still a massive dickhead, though, for being out there without a mask in a crowd. He's just got us 4 more weeks of lockdown. ** you, you stupid prick.
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27th July 2021, 06:29 AM	#145
gypsyjackson Graduate Poster Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 1,483	Originally Posted by The Atheist It looks like a lot of the protesters were Maori: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/mao...ckdown-protest You'll run out of planes to send them all back here. I hope they catch the scumbag whose photo shows him clearly punching a horse. What kind of sub-human filth does that? The ***** horse isn't locking you down, you piece of **** This happened in the UK 8 years ago: https://www.theguardian.com/football...horse-rogerson

27th July 2021, 01:24 PM	#146
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 31,754	Originally Posted by Norman Alexander You should have watched the video instead. He wasn't actually punching it but pushing its head away. Never trust the media. Looks like a punch to me. 1:45 in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr1dx7nokBg
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27th July 2021, 03:05 PM	#147
Norman Alexander Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Gundungurra Posts: 11,742	Originally Posted by The Atheist Looks like a punch to me. 1:45 in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr1dx7nokBg LOL, you're easy to convince when you "know" what you want the result to be. Mongo he is not. It was a push, or even just a fend.
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27th July 2021, 03:50 PM	#148
lionking In the Peanut Gallery Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 49,398	Originally Posted by rjh01 The greater Sydney lockdown will continue Ref: https://www.theguardian.com/australi...0892081f6c3a6c With schools and construction open. And masks not mandated outside. It has never been a serious lockdown because Gladys does not have the backbone to stand up to business. Andrews, by comparison, simply ignores VECCI.
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27th July 2021, 05:39 PM	#149
Orphia Nay Penguilicious Spodmaster. Tagger Photo Contest Winner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ponylandistan Presidential Palace (above the Spods' stables). Posts: 40,331	Originally Posted by lionking With schools and construction open. And masks not mandated outside. It has never been a serious lockdown because Gladys does not have the backbone to stand up to business. Andrews, by comparison, simply ignores VECCI. And by announcing the long length of it she's just asking for pushback. I don't recall Dan ever announcing anything longer than a week at a time.
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27th July 2021, 07:22 PM	#150
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 31,754	Originally Posted by Norman Alexander It was a push, or even just a fend. I'll agree to disagree, because what matters is how the courts see it, and we'll call that the definitive opinion on the subject.
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28th July 2021, 12:39 AM	#151
Norman Alexander Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Gundungurra Posts: 11,742	Originally Posted by lionking With schools and construction open. And masks not mandated outside. It has never been a serious lockdown because Gladys does not have the backbone to stand up to business. Andrews, by comparison, simply ignores VECCI. Covid-safe plans required. That will mean masks, or being on the other side of a football oval.
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28th July 2021, 04:37 AM	#152
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 76,367	Originally Posted by The Atheist Looks like a punch to me. 1:45 in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr1dx7nokBg Yeah, I've seen it. I've worked with horses pretty extensively, and that was a fend, not a punch. I was extremely impressed with how well those horses were trained to deal with rowdy crowds, though. The horses I knew would have panicked and freaked out.
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28th July 2021, 06:07 PM	#153
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 31,754	Originally Posted by arthwollipot Yeah, I've seen it. I've worked with horses pretty extensively, and that was a fend, not a punch. I've spent plenty of time around horses, as you know, but I've never seen anyone fend or punch one. I'm relying on rugby, and a fend is with an open hand. If you use your fist, it's a punch. Anyway, whatever it was, the guy's a ****.
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28th July 2021, 08:47 PM	#154
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28th July 2021, 08:52 PM	#155
arthwollipot Observer of Phenomena Pronouns: he/him Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ngunnawal Country Posts: 76,367	Originally Posted by The Atheist I've spent plenty of time around horses, as you know, but I've never seen anyone fend or punch one. I'm relying on rugby, and a fend is with an open hand. If you use your fist, it's a punch. If you strike with force with the first two knuckles, it's a punch. That's not what happened in the video. Originally Posted by The Atheist Anyway, whatever it was, the guy's a ****. Yeah, no quibble with that.
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