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xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

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# ¿ Aug 1, 2014 19:38

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# ¿ Apr 28, 2024 16:58

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

+1 The people's Albo

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/aug/01/welfare-recipients-arent-bludgers-and-they-deserve-respect-from-joe-hockey

quote:

However, we need to abandon the ugly rhetoric and start from the proposition that there are people who aren�t in the workforce through no fault of their own. If we put aside politics for just a moment, most people would accept that our shared values of decency demand that people down on their luck receive support rather than vilification.

Maybe their marriage broke down and they are struggling to raise children alone. Maybe they are sick and genuinely unable to work. Maybe they have a mental illness. Maybe they are homeless. Perhaps they are over 50 years of age and have been made redundant and are unable to find anyone who will give them a shot at a second career.

Whatever their circumstances, people receiving welfare deserve neither disrespect, nor this government�s transparent attempts to punish them for their misfortune, with ever more tests to maintain their payments.

Hundreds of people in my electorate in Sydney�s inner west are on disability pensions because they are literally unable to work. Many sole parents would love to work but their circumstances and their responsibility to raise their children make work difficult. Such people endure a daily struggle to overcome their circumstances and raise their children to become educated so they can escape the poverty trap.

That�s something to be applauded. Instead, the current rhetoric of the government tries to make people feel as though they�re lazy or burdensome. That�s just not fair. It is completely disrespectful. The approach of the current government appears to be punitive, rather than helpful. The very last thing elected representatives should do is encourage working Australians to treat welfare recipients with suspicion or hatred.

# ¿ Aug 2, 2014 00:02

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

The government provided a great deal of assistance.

They took your kids off you.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolen_Generations

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Children

# ¿ Aug 3, 2014 00:12

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

Mattjpwns posted:

I am a hoot at parties.

Glassing him or her may be considered a faux pas.

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Looks like the media are warming up for a classic curbstomp of the New Matilda.

Can't wait for "Hackergate ~ Matilda plots against our Aussie PM's family with sinister insider breach".

Not a problem when Uncle Rupert does it, of course.

# ¿ Aug 4, 2014 07:56

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

ABCNews23 @ABCNews23 � May 21
#breaking Frances Abbott expected to make full recovery from first degree burns.

# ¿ Aug 6, 2014 15:13

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

https://twitter.com/Kate_McClymont

Kate McClymont @Kate_McClymont � 10m

Cornwell said he didn't talk in the Bentley for long because he had a dog on the operating table under anaesthetic & had to get back #icac

Kate McClymont @Kate_McClymont � 28s

You really can't make this up. Candidate Cornwell re-gifts crap piece of art 2 property developer, who pays him $10k, which he keeps! Icac

xutech fucked around with this message at 02:46 on Aug 7, 2014

# ¿ Aug 7, 2014 02:40

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

What kind of fancy lives do you lead where you got drunk in your youth on anything other than goon, passionpop or VB?

# ¿ Aug 8, 2014 12:06

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

Kommando posted:

I think its time for another brisgoon meet at the Stokehouse.

I'm all for a goonmeet, but perhaps at a place which doesn't have 24 dollar entrees.

# ¿ Aug 11, 2014 09:51

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

BlitzkriegOfColour posted:

Ha, that article reminded me that Bob Katter exists. Ever thought about what it would be like if he became PM? Hilarious.

We had Joh. Imagine the Tonton Macute post stroke.

# ¿ Aug 11, 2014 10:28

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

Bifauxnen posted:

Whoah, where are all these Brisgoons coming from? I'm always down for another goonmeet around here.

I'm hoping I can recruit a few for my friend's local roleplaying game on sundays.

# ¿ Aug 11, 2014 12:26

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

The best goon game is always Baron Munchausen.

Also the best twitter right now https://twitter.com/Kate_McClymont

Kate McClymont @Kate_McClymont

This is dynamite. Owen has given false evidence. He received $10k from McCloy and Owen DID NOT hand it back but used it on campaign #icac

# ¿ Aug 12, 2014 09:36

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

http://applyforthedole.com.au/dolebludger-app

# ¿ Aug 12, 2014 11:34

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

Remember the Freedom scouts that used to camp in the bush and practice guerilla warfare for when Indonesia invades?

Who's laughing now huh?

# ¿ Aug 12, 2014 11:46

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

Racists have never been so close to having this country on lockdown, so who knows?

I don't see much difference between the Liberals and Labor at this point, so if Rupert moves sides we'll still be screwed.

# ¿ Aug 12, 2014 11:51

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

Sarah Gerathy ‏@sarahgerathy 1h

#ICAC Commiss telling it like 'tis: "I don't want 2bfacetious but nearly every witness we've had...has breached the electoral funding act."

# ¿ Aug 13, 2014 06:44

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

This should be interesting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ7Wa56vsq0

# ¿ Aug 14, 2014 04:08

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

Rush Limbaugh says Robin Williams died of a "leftist" world view of "pessimism and darkness."

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If anyone would like to give "mentoring" and giving patronage" to me to the tune of $10k or more, please message me in PMs.

Kate McClymont ‏@Kate_McClymont

The $10k was not an illegal donation. Grugeon prefers to say it was "mentoring"& "giving patronage" 2 a young man likely 2become an MP #icac

# ¿ Aug 14, 2014 04:46

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

So he looked at the life story of "Mother Teresa" and it inspired him to hand out gift bags of money to people?

# ¿ Aug 14, 2014 05:06

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

Anidav posted:

I shouldn't jump to conclusions but my advertising assignment is to build a campaign for Lindt Chocolate and my lecturer previously worked for them decades ago. Probably a coincidence.

Make sure you document yours in case it gets used.

# ¿ Aug 14, 2014 05:20

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

As a "Poly" I will say that the main problems with Jonah from Tonga is that he's from Tonga.

If it was never clear where he was from it would be fine, but as soon as you impugn the pride of one particular group (i.e Tongans) it's a massively big deal.

# ¿ Aug 14, 2014 11:12

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

What is the Liberal stance on Jumanji?

# ¿ Aug 14, 2014 11:41

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

bell jar posted:

No but you see it's not "racist" because its "satire". Its "satirising" the "idea" of "brown" "people", or something.

e: forgot this wasn't gbs

I appreciate the defence, but I thought it was funny and fairly accurate, as far as attention deficit trouble kids from traditional islander societies go.

Counterpoint, Akropolis now. Made by Greeks and horribly racist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TevK9qFFKo

# ¿ Aug 14, 2014 12:30

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

Of course blackface is racist you stupid overreacting fuckers.

# ¿ Aug 14, 2014 13:44

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

So if an Indigenous person wanders out of a reservation and asks to be taken to a hospital, they're to be refused access to medicine?

# ¿ Aug 14, 2014 15:01

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

It actually sounds like "Brave new world". But with less pneumatic sexing.

# ¿ Aug 14, 2014 15:25

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

Well, this is awkward.

Former Prime Minister Sir John Major has praised immigrants for having the "guts" and "drive" to travel across the world to better themselves.

In an interview for BBC Radio 4's Reflections, to be broadcast tomorrow, he rejects the idea that immigrants always come to Britain to benefit from the

country's welfare system. Instead, he describes immigrants as having "the very Conservative instinct" of wanting to improve their lives and that of their

families.

Talking about growing up in Brixton in the 1950s, he says he saw immigration at "very close quarters" when there was a "different social value" placed on

immigration.

"They shared my house," he says. "They were my neighbours. I played with them as boys. I didn't see people who had come here just to benefit from our social

system. I saw people with guts and the drive to travel halfway across the world in many cases to better themselves and their families."

Read more: http://www.theweek.co.uk/uk-news/uk-immigration/59781/john-major-praises-guts-and-drive-of-immigrants-in-the-uk#ixzz3ANUSbAfr

# ¿ Aug 14, 2014 15:48

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

epipen posted:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-14/icac-swansea-mp-implicated-in-illegal-campaign-funding/5670408

ICAC: The Gift That Keeps On Giving

http://www.zazzle.com.au/i_love_icac_womens_t_shirt_dark-235615960469221249

# ¿ Aug 15, 2014 05:14

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

Shadeoses posted:

Did he say racists or rapists?

Keitha....That's a mans name.

# ¿ Aug 15, 2014 20:58

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

How long before Abbott starts wondering why our police don't have access to military gear?

# ¿ Aug 16, 2014 08:50

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

Here's something to help with the horror.

http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2014/08/18/photos-from-the-sydney-reclink-community-cup-2014/

# ¿ Aug 18, 2014 06:15

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

More Queensland.

quote:

On the night of Saturday, August 10, 2014, an 18-year-old transgender man Oscar Mcgregor was verbally and physically assaulted by three security guards for using the men's bathroom. Oscar received bruises, cuts, and swelling all over his body, and after reaching out for justice The Beat has still not responded or apologized for the incident.

https://www.change.org/petitions/th...justiceforoscar

Here is a written statement by Oscar, posted immediately after the assault on August 10, 2014:

quote:

"On Saturday night I was assaulted by three security guards at The Beat Megaclub for using the toilets of the gender I identify with. After one guard told me I couldn't use the mens bathroom I explained that I'm a transman and he allowed me to use the toilet. Half an hour later the same guard returned with two others and told me I'm not allowed to use the mens toilets and to leave. I explained to them again that I am a transman but then they asked for my ID (which I didn't give them) and said that until my ID says that I am male I cannot use the mens toilets. I told them that that is discrimination and they can't do that. They then asked me if I wanted to be treated as a man and when I said yes they threw me to the ground.

This is blatant transphobia and is disgusting behavior from a place that claims to be inclusive to people of all sexuality's and genders. I'd prefer not to be called a slurs by people employed at a place that is supposed to be a safe space for people like me. I especially don't understand why it was necessary to have three very large men restrain a person who is 50kg and 170cm with excessive force (e.g. knee to my throat, punched me in the face, stood on my leg). Drag queens use the female toilets all the time and no one seems to care.

I am honestly disgusted this kind of behavior came from the beat, now i have a bruised eye, cuts and swelling on the back of my head and cuts and bruises down my shins."

# ¿ Aug 19, 2014 00:37

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

norp posted:

What the gently caress is it with you fucks and talking about burgers, isn't the re another thread to stop that?

SPY

# ¿ Aug 19, 2014 15:28

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

Looking for a nice bit of art? this lovely piece has been in various sheds and a few car boots.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Painting-Perrins-Boat-Shed-Tea-Gardens-by-Rex-Newell-/171419334167

# ¿ Aug 21, 2014 05:41

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

Is it still Tinkler tuesday? This should be exciting.

# ¿ Aug 26, 2014 01:15

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

froglet posted:

"Back in my day the coons were not allowed at the pub"

That happened to my dad when my parents arrived in Brisbane, just before I was born.

Also, women weren't allowed in the bar, they had to sit and drink in the lounge.

This wasn't so long ago.

# ¿ Aug 28, 2014 08:43

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

The other great Brisbane relic is the triangular centerpiece at the town hall in the city. The center is the spirit of progress blessing english colonists as they spread out and work the land, while aboriginals are driven into the acute angles (the thin edges).

quote:

Daphne Mayo's tympanum above the King George Square entrance to the Brisbane City Hall

The sculptured pediment above the portico and entrance, known as the tympanum, was carved by noted Brisbane sculptor Daphne Mayo in the early 1930s.[1] There is some controversy surrounding the theme of the tympanum, which depicts the settlement of Queensland.[13] The gown-clad female figure in the centre depicts "progress" or "enlightenment", while settlers with their cattle and explorers with their horses, move out from under her protecting arms to claim the land from the indigenous people and native animals, who are represented by two aboriginal males crouching in the left hand corner, and a fleeing kangaroo. To the right corner one can see a young European male and female, adjoined by a sheep and a row of books and an artist's palette representing the new European nation, agriculture and civilisation. The tympanum measures 16.5 m long with a height of 3 m at its centre.[13] The sculpture was unveiled eight months after the building was officially opened.[7]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane_City_Hall#Pediment

# ¿ Aug 28, 2014 16:46

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# ¿ Apr 28, 2024 16:58

xutech: Mar 4, 2011; EIIST

Brown Paper Bag posted:

Times sure have changed.

37 years ago....

:smith:

# ¿ Aug 30, 2014 07:04

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