http://youtu.be/eaw4Em6nVpU
Making sense of 2017 (Hint: alcohol is a must)
Making sense of 2017 (Hint: alcohol is a must)
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http://youtu.be/eaw4Em6nVpU
More on that big freeze that has hit the USA, Mr Insider and it has reached down to Florida now. One would hope that POTUS Trump who is holidaying there at his Mar-a- Lago Resort is still able to get out on the Golf Links. Was talking to a friend in Odessa Texas and she said its bloody freezing, never seen its like before. Bloody Climate “Change”.
https://tinyurl.com/y949c6m9
33 here, -19 in Northern Wisconsin. Brrrr……
Well there you go Dwight, when Hell freezes over.
Hell weather: https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/mi/hell
OK, stating the bleeding obvious, to anyone who has the slightest understanding of what causes extreme weather events,
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/earthtalks-global-warming-harsher-winter/
First time I’ve heard of a “bomb cyclone” Dwight. Maybe Hell could take over as the Capital of Michigan. Sounds like a diabolical weekend coming up.
Lou, it’s like the overuse of “polar vortex” lately. Bombogenesis is used by meteorologists, but it’s being used now to scare the mob. Last year, the East Coast papers called one storm “snowmaggedon”. It dropped a whole couple of inches on NYC.
Next up, super-duper-ultra storm.
Oh right Dwight. Nothing happening here, just a little snow and wind?
JB, you forget where I’m from. Seen lots of blizzards with huge snowfalls. My last January in my hometown I had to shovel the driveway 28 out of 31 mornings. Mid-80s I saw the temp drop to -46, which allowed me to perform a little physics experiment. They need to stop hyping it for ratings.
Yeah what would “Scientific American ” know. about the weather?
And
http://www.noaa.gov/media-release/unprecedented-arctic-warmth-in-2016-triggers-massive-decline-in-sea-ice-snow
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/12/niagara-falls-frozen-ice-photos
Some reminiscing Mr Insider, and the brilliant PJK in Parliament on the “Cultural Cringe”. What a man, what an era.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc96KVsTKtY
P.S. I don’t seem to remember the Morphy Richards Toaster though that PJK talks of.
David Jones
I was always aware that countries like Sweden had income based traffic fines but did not know the UK had them .
The current fines in the UK are
“A minor offence constitutes a band A charge. Band A charges are for drivers who exceed the stated speed limit between one and 10mph.
So, if a driver travels 31mph up to 40mph in a 30mph zone, they can be charged between 25 per cent and 75 per cent of their weekly income.
Drivers who exceed the stated speed limit by 11mph up to 20mph will be charged between 75 per cent and 125 per cent of their wage.
Major offences, which are for speed limit breaches of up 22mph and above will be charged between 125 per cent and 175 per cent of their week wage.
In addition to the variable fee motorists could land themselves with a driving offence of this nature, they could also receive between three and six penalty points.
The maximum fines retained the same cap of £1,000 for car and £2,500 for major ones.”
If this madness gets to Australia, anyone want to make a bet that Andrews in Victoria will be the first to do it?
Why is that mad?
Because the poor sod with a mortgage and kids would be the most heavily penalize ie those people who pay positive tax and keep this country running.
The rich will get chauffeurs and the bottom 20% virtually nothing.
JS your hero Hockey say poor people don’t drive.
You seem to have interpreted the concept exactly back to front. Nice going.
Has it reduced speeding? If so it would be worthwhile. Drivers do not seem to be getting the message.
The road toll over this Xmas period here seems dreadful. Some horrendous accidents that were speed related.
Fines gone mad JS but why would Victoria be the first to adopt that sort of system? If there’s a new rip-off to be found, the Libs will be way ahead of the game. Gouging is what they excel at, excepting of course their big business mates.
BTW what this country needs to do right now is to not just focus on excessive speed. Something is seriously amiss with a system that allows serial drink or drugged-up drivers to get back behind the wheel legally time & time again. The system is far too lenient & they’re killing innocent people.
If people choose to speed in the knowledge that they are endangering lives and the fine will be fairly large, then it’s a choice they stupidly make – and they deserve the fine. I don’t think that’s gouging! The UK system seems excellent.
Why Vic Bella?
Because they are the most “progressive”, politically correct bunch in Australia.
I agree with you about the rest.
I doubt if the Libs would do it, this type of thing usually comes from the Left because it “levels the field”.
Just trying to absorb the concept that in a scenario that clandestinely links and intertwines the two great superpowers of the 20th century and has the potential to bring down the supposed most powerful man in the world – the possible glue and hinge-point of the whole thing consists of Alexander Downer and Joe Hockey.
It’s like Noddy and Big Ears having the only plans for the atomic bomb in 1940.
Hi All
Happy New Year to everybody.
Lovely little tale about the NBN.
https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/state/nsw/2018/01/01/nbn-protestor-stages-sit-in-at-telstra-store-to-demand-internet-connection/
Sexual harassment, and worse, in the workplace or anywhere is not on and disgraceful. I’d like to see the Weinstein’s etc put before the law, and face justice, rather than the gossipy trial by media that has surfaced.
And in Hollywood, no ‘interviews’ for jobs without a chaperone. It ain’t gonna happen but what a suggestion; which i’d like to see pursued in all workplaces, including 3rd world countries like oz.
Maybe sex sells, and sex employs?
Yet to see a pug ugly weather person, or newsreader.
Are you lost or drunk? You seem to be wandering into the real world.
Boss to job applicant
” What do you consider your biggest weakness?”
” My honesty.”
“I don’t think honesty is a weakness.”
“I don’t give a f**k what you think.”
We did a job in Bangladesh about 5 years ago. Manager (South American – you know the drill) needed a secretary. A young woman came in to be interviewed in a short skirt and low cut top. Was very personable, even sat on the desk for some reason to show a bit more leg. HIRED! Started the next day and turned up in full standard head-to-toe kit (no veil). Never saw anything but her face again.
You obviously don’t watch SBS Milton. Even the Wardrobe Department has given up.
hahaha good one!
Happy Gregorian New Year!
Happy Hogmanay …
Thanks Rhys. How is Greg by the way?
If I knew a Greg, I assume he’s OK; don’t know if he listened and stopped at TISM’s Stop Sign (also named Greg, however.
Happy New Year’s one and all!! It doesn’t bode well with Lord Malcolm starting off with talk about a plebiscite on a republic. Surely there is far more important stuff for that twit to focus on, like dinghy safety etc etc. Perhaps he should move out to Rooty Hill and get a feel for what real people are thinking.
Happy New Year to you Milton my fellow QLDer. Poor Malcolm is delusional as always he thinks the People are right behind him but 25 consecutive negative Newspolls tell us otherwise, just for starters. Turnbull puts the “W” into Wally. Cheers
They’re probably thinking a Republic would be a good idea.
Lets have an election instead and get rid of that pimple on the arse of politics.There will probably be an election this year I tip Baldl
I doubt Malcolm will be in any hurry to hold an election unless Shorten gets knifed and replaced. Even then i’d be surprised he his still in the job by the end of the year.
He needs to hold and election while Shorten is there…..here is my letter published a while back…sums it up nicely….
“Mr Turnbull finds himself in the same position as Mr Keating in 1996. Mr Keating taunted, cajoled and belittled the then Opposition leader Alexander Downer so successfully, that he was replaced by the more cunning and wily Mr Howard. Mr Keating would have easily won against Mr Downer but he could not control his ego. Roll forward to 2017 and we have Mr Turnbull trying to associate Mr Shorten with political donations the AWU made when he was leader. If successful, Mr Shorten could be removed as Leader of the Opposition. Mr Turnbull’s best asset in 2019 will be the unpopular Mr Shorten, whose parliamentary performance is inadequate. Mr Turnbull will definitely not want to face his replacement, the ever popular and more formidable ‘Albo’. Be careful Malcolm for what you wish for, as the saying goes!”
I think Tanya P has a few ambitions too, Bassman but the smart bet would be Albo.
To JTI and all on the blog, best wishes for the New Year, and I trust you all had a Merry Christmas. Jack, thanks for all of the entertaining and funny blogs throughout the year, and all the best with your health and planned travels! To all the posters thanks for the entertainment throughout the year.
JTI and JJ – maybe you should have had a “losers” award in your video. In my view the winners at unbackable odds would be the ordinary Australian, given the very poor standard of governance at all levels and from all sides that we suffer…
By the way, Carlton is not that impossible to get in inner Sydney – the CTA club under the Martin Place mushroom sells schooners for a bit over $5, complete with 1970’s decor and good steaks.
Just harking back to the “empty chair” blog, we had four generations at Christmas lunch this year down the coast, from the Grandson (2 1/2) to the two great grand mums, both of whom are hale and healthy, and whose ages shall remain secret.
HB – thanks for the link to the Goons – some of the best comedy ever performed, and ended up in me sitting and watching the “Last Goon Show Ever” again.
Cheers, Trabvitch
Cheers, Trabvitch.
He’s a crazy politically incorrect old fart, Mr Insider, and no am not talking about our esteemed blogger from SA, the Blackout State, but HRH Prince Phillip, King of the Gaffes as we see the Duke of Edinburgh pointed out a bearded man and asked “is that a terrorist?” as he greeted crowds at Sandringham, it has been claimed.
The 96-year-old was attending St Magdalene Church on New Year’s Eve accompanied by the Princess Royal, when it is reported he made the comment as he joked with onlookers.
Happy New Year Mr Insider and Bloggers may it be a good one for you all.
https://tinyurl.com/y7fx4n5h
Dearest Henry. And to all the rest of the alcohol sedative hypnotic cultists, another happy and somewhat inebriated lap around the sun to all of youse. May Allah bless your livers.
Henry, I watched this interview late last year and was most impressed. Your comment on the subject is as per usual eagerly sought . If you can take the time from your frenetic schedule?
Thanks, with all my love.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/programs/planet-america/2017-12-22/planet-america-29-december/9282832
Just a short observation on your link and I do watch that show but its a Barry Crocker really so left wing and “Democrat” they seem to drag all the malcontents they can find who we have never heard of to speak against POTUS Trump, one “magnificent bastard” . Cheers good buddy knew you would be loving PA
You mean people Blofeld has never heard of don’t you? How do you know they are malcontents if you have never heard of them? Come on Henry, face the truth.
What about these women. What’s your opinion of them?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/a-running-list-of-the-women-whove-accused-donald-trump-of-sexual-misconduct_us_57ffae1fe4b0162c043a7212
very interesting 28 minutes
Sorry to correct you but the chap from SA is strictly politically correct.
Bugger was hoping to get him on my “line” Milton just like PK did years ago. Cheers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdAoQvqh7eY
Yes you are Henry, and a new year world record speed to boot.
Bless you sweet Louy if I knew where you lived would send you a fresh crate of Jim Beam to top up your depleted supplies. Cheers