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Hello Friends, Welcome to Auspol, where all your dreams come true!  ---------------------------------------------------------------//------------------------------------------------------------------- Thread rule for the month of August - when the new First Dog is posted, counter with your best picture or Maymay of Snoop Doggy Dogg! Isn't he just the cutest? ---------------------------------------------------------------//------------------------------------------------------------------- What happened last month? That depends entirely on your political point of view. If you're a right winger, like 88% of Australians appear to be, then it's good news for you as the self professed most Progressive Party in Australia (The Australian Labour Party) have decided to hop on board the "gently caress refugees" train by adopting - at their National Conference - the current governments policy mandate of turning back refugee boats where it can, and where it can't, sticking them in the pacific equivalent of Auschwitz. Abbotts political woes don't appear to be getting any better, but as others have pointed out, he's really doing his damndest to win the 2013 election, and the federal opposition are doing their damndest to lose the same election. The Australian Electoral Commision continue their bloodbath of minority parties, adding the following to the Deregistered parties list in July Australia First Party (NSW) Incorporated Australian Voice Party Carers Alliance The Wikileaks Party Uniting Australia Party This goes with their deregistration of the following in the first six months of 2015 Australian Democrats Australian Protectionist Party Building Australia Party Democratic Labour Party Freedom and Prosperity Party Mutual Party Senator Online (Internet Voting Bill / Issues) Single Parents' Party Stop CSG Party The 23 Million If they keep going at this rate, there might not be anyone left! (good). Other things happened, including the public sacrifice of Bronwyn Bishop - Speaker for the House of Representatives - upon the altar of public interest. Australia proved themselves to be the literal embodiment of Gamergate for Racism, by declaring that they're not booing an Aboriginal man for standing up against racist chants, but that he had the temerity to have a Actually there might have been even more things than that, but true facts, this is literally all I can loving remember about the month of July. ---------------------------------------------------------------//------------------------------------------------------------------- LIVE SCENES FROM THE LABOUR NATIONAL CONFERENCE, THE LEFT WING FACTION CONFRONTS BILL SHORTEN ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY OR ANYTHING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX0r6DsvXAU ---------------------------------------------------------------//------------------------------------------------------------------- Who are the Major Parties of Australia? (credit to Redwolf for writing this up)  The Greens The Australian Greens are a motley band of belligerent anarchist rabble whose supporters are heavily represented in the thread. Led by Dr Richard Di Natale they believe in Scott Ludlum's dreamy, luxiourus hair, free lattes for all, and probably the same things you do unless you're an absolute shitstain of a human being.  The Liberal / National Party The Liberal Party are a pro-capitalist, right-wing, socially-conservative party currently in power. Led by Tony Abbott they believe in screwing the poor, torturing refugees in tropical prison camps and hanging on to power at all costs. The Nationals are a pro-capitalist, right-wing, socially-conservative parasitic twin latched onto the Liberals and are thus technically in power. Led by the reanimated corpse of Warren Truss they believe in whatever the Liberal party has told them they believe today.  The Australian Labor party are a pro-capitalist, right-wing, socially-conservative party currently in opposition. Led by international man of mystery Bill Shorten they believe in screwing the poor, torturing refugees in tropical prison camps and regaining power at all costs. There
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---------------------------------------------------------------//------------------------------------------------------------------- Resources. Taken from Cartoon, no idea who wrote it. Great sources of news, information and opinion The media in Australia sucks rear end, so try these instead. Crikey ! Was not on the list because I'm sure everyone know's of it but duck monster pointed out that it was stupid not to included it so now it's here are you happy look now you've upset your brother! An Onymous Lefty: Left leaning, Victoria-centric blog by Jeremy Sear, Victorian barrister and Crikey contributor (the guy behind Pure Poison) Caen's Corner: "Some not-so-brief thoughts by a Melbourne lawyer with an interest in criminal law and associated fields". Much more law than politics, but often plainly written and relevant. Club Troppo: "Fearlessly dispensing political, legal and economic analysis (and some whimsy) since 2002". Left-leaning Aus politics blog. Usually exceptionally well written, and has multiple contributors. The Conscience Vote: Left-leaning political commentary that I almost always agree with and fervently wish would get published in the place of Michelle Grattan's bile. The Conversation: "The Conversation is an independent source of information, analysis and commentary from the university and research sector — written by acknowledged experts and delivered directly to the public. Our team of professional editors work with more than 2,800 academic authors to make this wealth of knowledge and expertise accessible to all." i.e. Actual information, before it gets hosed sideways by hack journalists. The Failed Estate: "Rejuvenating Journalism in a Jaded Age" Australian media is loving terrible, so here is some commentary on it. Those comments are Mr Denmore, who "was a journalist for 26 years. He has worked in radio, television, newspapers and online media. He now works in the corporate sector." Grog's Gamut: Aus politics commentary (with an economic bent) by Greg Jericho. Well written, well referenced. This guy was blogging during the 2010 federal election, pointing out how poo poo the media is, while being a public servant. He was outed by The Australian for calling them on their poo poo. Heathen Scripture: Exceptionally good satirical political commentary, which is unfortunately updated very rarely. John Quiggin: "Commentary on Australian & world events from a social-democratic perspective" by a Professor of Economics. Law Geek Down Under: Fairly straight-laced Australian legal news. New Matilda: Very professional and well written news/politics/current affairs site. One of the better independent sources of Australian news. News With Nipples: Somewhat casual/hobbyist Australian media/political blogging from a feminist perspective. The Political Sword: In-depth and substantive politics and policy analysis. Politically Homeless: Well written political commentary from Andrew Elder, former member of the Liberal Party, "starting off as a libertarian-punk, then as a moderate seeking to preserve rights and freedoms in a changing world; now he scorns the know-nothing Liberals, doesn't trust the left and disdains the other interest groups that flit around Australian politics". Something Wonky: Dave and Jeremy's new Australian political+media+culture blog/podcast. Replaces Pure Poison formerly of Crikey Pure Poison: Crikey's "look at the stupid poo poo the Australian media is doing" blog. Been replaced by Something Wonky above, but all of the blog is still viewable Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodies: A fairly legalistic Australian law blog, with some interesting analysis from time to time. We Are All Dead: Matt Cowgill, who does economic analysis for the ACTU, posts political and economic stuff. Specialises in debunking trending Liberal talking points. Wixxyleaks: Wixxy, claims no interest nor relation to Julian Assange. Mostly politics and other good insights. Good investigative piece regarding the Slipper and Thomson affair. Left Flank: Commentary/analysis from a Marxist perspective. Overland literary journal: An literary journal. Jeff Sparrow is the editor. The Piping Shrike: Political blog. It's usually a good read. Independent Australia: IA is a progressive journal focusing on politics, democracy, the environment, Australian history and Australian identity. IA supports quality investigative journalism as well as citizen journalism and a diversity of voices. It believes Australians are short-changed by the mass media and and so it dedicates itself to seeking out the truth and informing the public. Reasonable Grounds: News in criminal justice, politics and human rights. Parliament events calendar: (Thanks eh4). Refugee stuff It comes up a lot in this thread because both sides use it to try and win votes because Australia is a racist country. So if you want to learn more about why both major political parties are horrible to Asylum seekers check this out : Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Amnesty International Refugee Action Coalition Refugee Council of Australia Former(?) thread poster Emmjay also had this to say  Courtesy of Belgaer  We have an irc channel, #auspol on synirc where we discuss news, politics and loving wrestling because its not worth fighting you goddamn lunatics on it.  Some things to consider before you join #auspol
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Lastly, I wanted the "SALT" tag, but couldn't find it. This will have to do.
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That OP makes me really angry for some reason.
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Cartoon posted:That OP makes me really angry for some reason. gently caress OFF CARTOON
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Jul 31, 2015 10:32
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Tithin Auspollll knows how to partay 
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Jul 31, 2015 10:33
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lets all drink our piss, and each others piss!
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Jul 31, 2015 10:37
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Jul 31, 2015 10:47
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Absolutely nothing good has ever happened in Australia. It is the worst place on the face of the earth. I wish I was born in Mogadishu.
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Jul 31, 2015 10:48
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Hello friends. When I get home I will post about consoles.
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Drugs posted:Absolutely nothing good has ever happened in Australia. It is the worst place on the face of the earth. I wish I was born in Mogadishu. Last month was Mad Auspol. This month is Sad Auspol.
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I predict that in thirty days time we will all be saying "august was a loving poo poo month"
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white mans burping posted:I predict that in thirty days time we will all be saying "august was a loving poo poo month" It will still be August so you will be saying is a poo poo month.
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What if the government was overthrown by a dictatorship but the dictatorship had policies like "don't imprison and torture refugees in tropical murder camps" Discuss.
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Drugs posted:Absolutely nothing good has ever happened in Australia. It is the worst place on the face of the earth. I wish I was born in Mogadishu. tell me about it. im skin and bones from vomiting all the time at this fascist shitheap of a country. im vomiting right now
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Jul 31, 2015 10:59
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Splode posted:What if the government was overthrown by a dictatorship but the dictatorship had policies like "don't imprison and torture refugees in tropical murder camps"
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I would be content in a moral and just dictatorship, there is no way to ensure that it would stay that way though
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Splode posted:What if the government was overthrown by a dictatorship but the dictatorship had policies like "don't imprison and torture refugees in tropical murder camps" Blatantly undemocratic. Those policies are popular.
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Doctor Spaceman posted:Blatantly undemocratic. Well of course, but would it be a net worse for not being democratic but also not being terrible?
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Splode posted:Well of course, but would it be a net worse for not being democratic but also not being terrible? At the moment we are neither democratic nor not terrible. Becoming democratic is probably easier than becoming not terrible, so we should try that first.
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If Tony abbot gets reelected I'm moving to the ussr
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white mans burping posted:If Tony abbot gets reelected I'm moving to the ussr I've already moved. It's pretty good here.
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I'm not racist but
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i am extremely racist, but
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Birdstrike posted:It will still be August so you will be saying is a poo poo month. Oh it'll be September 1st in just 2 days, by then it's technically September already.
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Tim Berners-Lee should have built a wordfilter into the internet to change "I'm not racist but" to "I'm racist and"
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Bifauxnen posted:Oh it'll be September 1st in just 2 days, by then it's technically September already. 
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Avshalom posted:i am extremely racist butt
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Jul 31, 2015 11:34
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Avshalom posted:i am extremely racist, but Don't be silly, Jews aren't a race. How can you be raciest if you don't even exist as a people?
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white australians aren't a race either and they seem to manage just fine
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Avshalom posted:white australians aren't a race either and they seem to manage just fine He's joking because the jews are very obviously a race (well, several races as you've pointed out previously). Thanks Avs for being my number 1 education source on Judaism and it's people.
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The problem with new threads is we immediately bring over our sour attitude from the previous thread. So let me take this time to remind everyone of the GOOD things about Australia: *Parts of Melbourne *Shaun Micallef *The Great Barrier Re-wait nevermind *Variety of Sports - something for everyone! *Free healthcare - for a limited time only! *New Zealand See, we're better than North Korea! Everyone calm down, we're gonna be OK. I'm like, 55% sure of it.
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644 referrals from Queensland public school principals to police regarding suspicion of children at risk of abuse at home didn't go to the police because of a computer glitch  http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-31/system-glitch-blamed-for-police-not-receiving/6664382 Solemn Sloth fucked around with this message at 12:08 on Jul 31, 2015 |
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Splode posted:Thanks Avs for being my number 1 education source on Judaism and it's people. 
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Solemn Sloth posted:644 referrals from Victorian public school principals to police regarding suspicion of children at risk of abuse at home didn't go to the police because of a computer glitch Post your source! Computer "glitches" are a convenient scapegoat ie the second worksheet in the excel spreadsheet relating to Man Monis.
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Stoca Zola posted:Post your source! Computer "glitches" are a convenient scapegoat ie the second worksheet in the excel spreadsheet relating to Man Monis. Updated my post with link to abc story
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