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I grew up in the shadow of the Barrier Industrial Council. School bullies became union officials. It was oppressive, but now it all seems so tame compared with the deep corruption and underworld ties of some of our unions nationally and here in Victoria.

Maybe you hate unions, but the changes Aussie unions led - 8 hours sleep, 8 hours play, 8 hours work led to the miggest productivity gains excluding technological improvements. I agree that unions went too far at times.. Norm Gallagher being one.. and of course, the CMFEU or CMFUE, or whatever they are called but generally speaking, absent of corruption, those countries that are unionised and respect progressive labour laws are far better places to live than the two I can think of that don't - Good ol' USA and Chy-nah! (trying a Donald Chump accent). In fact, would you want to live in the far too many places that oppress their workforce (and the majority of their population)? Nah.. Australia ain't so bad after all and you can still make a decent living as an entrepreneur (sp?) like yourself, but don't have to have the workforce being supplimented by welfare.. like the UK, for example. And then you would complain about the higher taxes. In terms of hating Labor, that is cool. .but on balance, would you prefer SFM or Albo.. I guess form mining, Albo is a little less appealing, but if you were into rare earth stuff, maybe not so... Kindest regards, The Devil's Advocate (or Avocaat) , Esq.. with a NZ mate of mine (Wolfie has made himself so rare these days).

Comparting Islamist fundamentalism and Jewish Zionism to quantify and defend against allegations of systemic violence in a population is quite disingenuous as they are fundamentally different. Maybe saying something liek not all Jews wanting toi unilaterally wipe out Arabs would be a bit more accurate a statement.. and the difference in the two populations not wanting to unilaterally wipe out each other is going to be significantly different - and probably in a way that would not support the disigenuous comparison you make. I am not sure how you came to the conclusion that the majority of violent crime is carried out by white Anglo Aussies. Statistics are not collated by ethnic background - only by whether the perpetrator is forieign born or not. However, AI, which you have to take with a grain of salt in these cases, has an interesting answer (this is Google's AI): ------------------------------------------ Official statistics in Australia generally report crime data based on country of birth rather than self-identified ethnicity, and comprehensive, recent national data comparing all ethnic groups specifically for violent crime offending rates is limited. General Trends and Statistics Australian-born vs. Overseas-born: Overall, historically, first-generation immigrants have had an overall lower rate of crime than the native-born population. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported data indicating that migrants were just over half as likely as the Australian-born population to be victims of physical or threatened violence. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: This group is significantly overrepresented in the Australian criminal justice system. As of June 2024, they accounted for over a quarter of all prisoners, despite making up a smaller proportion of the general population. They also have much higher rates of homicide offending and victimisation compared to the non-Indigenous population. Migrant Groups: Migrants from non-main English-speaking countries generally reported lower rates of violence victimisation than those from main English-speaking countries. Historically, individuals born in certain countries (e.g., Russian Federation, Romania, Vietnam, New Zealand, Turkey, and Lebanon) have shown higher arrest rates than the Australian-born population for various offences. The highest proportion of alleged offenders processed for violent offences in a specific Victorian study were Fijian-born individuals. Studies have found that while there may be overrepresentation of some migrant groups in crime statistics (e.g., Sudanese-born in Victoria), Australian-born offenders still account for the vast majority of actual crimes, including serious assault. Data Limitations It is important to note the following limitations in the data: Ethnicity vs. Country of Birth: The primary data collection method used by agencies like the ABS is country of birth, not specific ethnic group or cultural background within the Australian-born population. This makes precise breakdowns by ethnicity challenging to obtain. Media Portrayals: Criminological research often highlights that media coverage can create a misperception of a link between certain ethnic minorities and crime ("African youth crime wave") that is not supported by overall statistics, which show that white Australian-born offenders commit the majority of crime. Complex Factors: Statistics often reflect complex socioeconomic, historical, and systemic factors, rather than a direct link between ethnicity itself and criminal behaviour. For more detailed statistics, you can refer to reports from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interestingly, it found some evidence to say that rates (i.e. per capita), white Aussie males may not be the worst of them... My point is don't demonise people to support a point of view when there is no evidence of it.. it is part of the reason groups of people are mobilising in ways that are not positive.

The 7 Islamics who were arrested in Sydney on suspicion of organising to carry out another terrorist attack, have all been released without charge. The Police couldn't find any evidence of wrongdoing, no firearms and no explosives - and obviously, no record of online threats to kill Jews. But NSW Police chief, Mal Lanyon, stated the 7 "were known to Police", and homemade IS flags were found in one of the cars the 7 Islamics were travelling in. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/19/we-did-nothing-wrong-seven-men-released-from-custody-in-sydney-deny-islamist-links

Thanks Peter. Will try to drop in from time to time to make sure you're all behaving yourselves. I've tried to cut down on screen time but it's easier said than done. Have been co-administering an inyourfacebook group so that's taken a bit of effort and tended to drag oneself back online. So all good, still breathing in and breathing out and wearing my trousers the right way round.

I'm happy to be in the bush away from it all, it's very peaceful out here, nothing to bother us. I'd never go back to the big city, it would drive me insane. The bush is much better for your mental health.

GON, Not all Muslims are violent or fundamentalist, just like not all Jews are Zionists. The vast majority of violent crime is still by white anglo Aussies. Not all Aussies are racist, but you seem to be happy to be one.

Just stating facts is not hate speech. I moved to the bush to get away from muslims who have guns and knives. A muslim with six guns? What could go wrong? Senator Fatima Payman would say, It's Australia's Voice.

GON, hate speech has been outlawed. Be careful what you say.

Former police officer claims he warned of Bondi terror attack a decade ago https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-19/nsw-former-police-officer-bondi-beach-terror-warning/106157580 He wasn't the only one, hundreds if not thousands of perceptive citizens have warned of future Islamic attacks for years, but for some strange reason, the warnings are never heeded. If we ever change our national flag, a plain red flag will suffice. Jews and Muslims mixed together in Australia under major party politics = spontaneous combustion.

Kind of looks like the Police interrupted a peaceful gathering of Islamic scholars, intent on discussing Jewish problems. They haven't got one firearm, or one explosive device, between them! https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-19/nsw-seven-arrested-liverpool-bondi-victoria-police/106161610

Correct Marty.

Nobody puts Baby in the corner

Well done.

At this stage I think nobody cares about Trump. The world (yes even MAGAts) has got Trumpfatigue. And the world has now started to develop a vague fear of finding out what a naked unrestricted republican party might do, post Trump.

I hope those arrested persons had firearm licences and access to registered firearms.

So goodbye yellow brick road where the dogs of society howl

The more Trump tries to jail people who set out to prove his criminal actions, the more he opens up a Pandoras Box about himself. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/jack-smith-tells-congress-prove-trump-engaged-criminal-scheme-overturn-rcna249715

Correct.

Nah, just another gang assassination thwarted, most likely. There's one nearly every day in SW Sydney, now. But it should be treated as terrorism, and longer penalties handed out accordingly.

When someone was asked how they were coping with all the stress and anxiety and uncertainty caused by the constantly changing Covid medical advice and lockdowns, they said " No problem, I'm used to all that. I shop at Aldi."

I love the smell of nepalm in the morning.

As I recall, IGA wasn't terribly much cheaper when I was there. I forgot about Aldi - they must be giving Colesworth a run for their money. The problem with them here is that they are a little inconsistent with their supplies outside the real mainstream. And if you want something that is not mainstream you are unlikely to be able to get it. Both of our kids had a mild intolerance to lactose, so they were brought up on goats milk and cheese. We couldn't get goats milk at Aldi nor Lidl (Aldi competitor), and we could only get the soft roll goats cheese, which is as bland as the wrapper it was contained in. So, we always ended up in one of the majors. Australia is expensive - no doubt. But also, salaries are higher than most parts, and Australia has a small population over dispersed widely, real estate is artifically inflated and has a high cost base. Yep, the CEOs get good bonuses. With a total revenuwe of over $70bn, $24m is a drop in the bucket. Whilst the corporates are charged with price gouging, it would be interesting to see what their cost base is and their profit magins. According to AI, their operating profit margin was 1.29% - for every dollar they took, their profit was 1.29 cents. I would suggest that is about average for an operating profit and wasn't much different at coles to when I worked at Coles Myer at the Tooronga Zoo (the head office in Tooronga, Melbourne, was affectionately known as the Tooronga Zoo by employees). Of course, they may have maginificent margins and baked in ineffeciencies they have little reason to change.. but somehow I don't think that is the case. Our parliamentary committees are also a little behiond the 8 ball. They asked why Woolies sold Tim Tams for more in Aus than the UK was selling them. Of course the answer would have been to ask the manufacturer, hopefully for obvious reasons. What hey should be focusing on is the numbers - and looking for lagesse within the firm. The supermarket industry is highly competitive in teh UK and there may be more incentives for local buyers to drive a much tougher bargain, also on potential market reach and overal profit than there is in Australia I was thinking if supermarkets are so proftiable in Australia, why don't other cashed up competitors enter the market.. It may not be as good a return as made out by the press.

My name is Bond, James Bond.