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When I was a child, our family were the poorest in the area. We couldn't afford new clothing, all our clothing came from military surplus stores. I was the only Japanese General in my class!

On the TV tonight they were saying he will stay in America in another representative position. (Unless Trump has ICE throw him out).

It must be time to get a sidecar for it, so it can't fall over on you. 😄

Australia needs to send the U.S. an ambassador that's as mad and erratic and chaotic as Trump is - just to keep him off-balance. Tell him one thing one day, with great conviction, then reverse it the next day. Trump understands that.

This little trick only works in Excel. If you want to enter the current date into a spreadsheet, press Ctrl + semicolon. To enter the current time, Press Ctrl + Shift + ;

Did you know..... that there are some strong people in the world, prepared to give USA the finger....

Therein lies the rub. Uncle Sam is really in the toilet, probably for another 3 years. After that without any signs of an alternative party or an ethical electable candidate, the toilet gets flushed. Turn the clock back to pre civil war (but with more dangerous weaponry) A depressing thought. Alas there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

None taken; I forgot the laughing emoji to your post, which I have corrected...

Nothing personal Jerry. I couldn't resist. PS one of the reasons I sold my bike was the fear that if it fell off the kickstand I know I can no longer lift it back up. All the best for a quick recovery. Then onya bike laddie!

I don't think I'll apply. One of the suggested possibilities is Stephen Conroy, and he has been less than complimentary to T.r.u.m.p. https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/labor-stalwart-who-called-donald-trump-a-moron-leads-the-race-to-become-us-ambassador/news-story/37660aa95eea32e13aaac9921a7921d8

I did ponder its weight when I purchased it. But I figured if I lost 50% strength from my peak, I was leg pressing slightly over 420kgs as a young adult - which was pretty good for a 5'7" frame and someone who didn't habitually go to the gym - then I should still OK. The seat heignt is not bad, and around that of my son's 125CC bike - which is road bike, not a trail/adventure bike. But, yes, on and off the honda is a more appropro title 😉

Like I said: I think that our next ambassador should be a career diplomat to see out the Trump years. Maybe the Dems will get the Presidency in 2028, but I don't see them developing a suitable candidate right now. At least in Australi we have some Party leaders who are beating drums and attracting attention to themselves (good or bad). The outlook for in the US for the next couple of years might see Vance take the 25th and stand in for Trump, but being operated by Trump's current puppet masters after Trump is set aside.

The Bloke/Lady to do THAT Job would Be Superman or Wonder Woman. Rudd is a "different" sort of Person. Nev

CRUEL Aren't they. I was Going to say, change the thread title to Life On (and off) a HONDA but I won't Life OF a HONDA might be an Option. Some of these things weight too Much and it's too HIGH UP. Cheers. Nev

Thanks.. There is a little bruising, but not too bad and cerrtainly not black, thanlfully. I was in two minds of where to post, but this one seemed more fitting.

It s really no surprise. Ardent critic of Chump, progressive rather than conservative. I am amazed at how long he lasted and what he achieved. At some stage, though, especially as Chump is more entrenched, it would have not always gone Rudd's way. Better to get out now and have someone without a history ith regard to Chump who can also achieve.

Sorry OME. I was just being sarcastic. (The lowest form of wit)

I didn't think that it would fit neatly into the several other thrads that have a political theme. I thought that if I made a new thread, the information would not get lost in one of the others. If this thread doesn't attract interest, it will soon die off, no sweat.

Too late! Albo and Rudd have already made sure he knows in the hope that he'll treat us nicely.

Mods Please move Jerry's above post to the appropriate thread.... the "WTF! Maybe I'm getting old!" Thread.

Does this really deserve it's own thread?

Prime Minister Albanese announced today that Kevin Rudd, Australia's Ambassador to the USA intends to stand down from that position. He is standing down twelve months before the end of an ambasador's normal term. Rudd has done a lot of very good work in Australia's relationship with the United States, but one cannot help but think that President Trump's personal attitude to Mr Rudd has been an inhibiting factor in Rudd's ability to carry out his duties on behalf of Australia. Mr Albanese has praised Mr Rudd for his efforts. There has not, at this stage, been any indication that Rudd's decision was in response to pressure from the Australian Government. I suppose one can only act with diplomacy for so long when eduring the personal attacks of a deranged person. Better to withdraw and keep one's respect than to advance on a fool. It is implied in the attached news report that the position of Ambassador will not be a 'job for the boys'. It might be filled by a career Pu8blic Servant who has the wide ranging skills needed to deal with international relations.

Armed Or Just Bluff them? Nev

Has the Back of your Leg Gone Black? . Be aware of the Possibility of clots forming. Nev