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For the CORRUPT ULTRA RICH MAYBE. It won't be CLEAN for anybody and IF you don't LIKE what the KING does you won't go far. Your Golden Wonder is 100% FAKE. Nev

BREAKING: Mary Trump exposes her Uncle Donald after his "quiet, piggy" moment by revealing exactly where his "despicable" misogyny comes from — and it explains so much. Nobody spills the beans quite like family does... "Donald's misogyny runs deep and is actually honestly come by because his entire family was a bunch of misogynists," Mary Trump said on her Youtube channel. "I want to remind you just how in character all this is by showing you a montage of clips from MSNBC. And I also, also while watching it, I want you to pay particular attention to the reactions Donald gets." She then played a montage that included Trump being confronted about calling women "fat pigs, dogs, slobs and disgusting animals," a recording of him implying that Megyn Kelly mistreated him because she was menstruating, and him stating that he "never liked horse face." In one segment, he talked about a woman gaining a "massive amount of weight," in another he insulted a woman who accused him of sexual assault by saying "Believe me, she would not be my first choice." Mary Trump's video was prompted by Trump snapping "quiet, piggy" at a female reporter on Air Force One after she dared to ask him about Jeffrey Epstein. "Aside from the grotesque reactions of the people in those crowds," Mary Trump said, referring to the MAGA supporters at his rallies, "which quite frankly explains a lot about how we got here, Donald is admitting something very openly there as he has at other times." "He actually is admitting that he would totally rape a woman, just not somebody who looks like that. Essentially, he's saying he would only rape women he finds attractive," she continued. "I grew up with him. I grew up with these people so again, none of this is surprising," she went on. "What remains surprising to me, even though I shouldn't be surprised by this either I suppose, is that the American people are still willing to put up with his dehumanization of women, his treating them like second class citizens, and the contempt he so obviously has for half of the population." "In the Trump family, girls had no value. Donald's oldest sibling Maryanne was a girl," she said. "My grandfather never once considered her a viable option for taking over the family business that would have been my dad, his oldest son friend. That didn't work out but the next oldest Elizabeth would never have been considered either. So therefore, it fell to Donald who is not only incompetent and unskilled, he was just a terrible, terrible businessman. And my grandfather knew it but what mattered more was that he wasn't a woman. Clearly, Trump inherited his hatred of women from his corrupt, detestable father. This president sees women as sexual objects to be insulted, abused, and discarded. The fact that so many s-called "Christians" support him despite his complete lack of morals tells you everything that you need to know about the religious right in this country. Please like

This thread is supposed to be about celebrating positives. We did not just decide one day to go on a strenuous bush walk. Since retiring 4 years ago we have done about 3 bush walks a week. There are many walks we would not do. Known bush walks are very easy to research in terms of difficulties. As far as age goes one of the greatest threats to health is inactivity. This is a threat both physical health and mental health. Depression is not uncommon amongst the aging. Whilst bush walking we do cross paths with older bush walkers who are older than us and obviously very fit. I do in fact have a cardiac condition. I do yearly stress echocardiograms. The last one whilst noting my abnormalities pronounced me to be much fitter than the average for my age (63). If we're not fit I would be having symptoms, I do not. My cardiologist advises me to keep up the exercise It is important that as we age we don't give up.

If you don't know the relative costs, why are you arguing that renewables are not cheaper? Anyway this thread is about politics. Happy to have a discussion about the relative costs and merits of various types of generation over on the climate change thread. But getting back to politics, these are the facts: The Libs had their arses handed to them by people voting for the Teals, and did not get those seats back when they went to the last election with their uncosted and unrealistic nuclear plans. Compulsory voting in Australia means that overall, people go for the centre. 65+% of people in Australia rate action on climate change as one of the top 2 issues. Older voters are dying off and a massive proportion of younger voters want action on climate change (because guess what, they have to live on this earth a lot longer with the effects). Apart from the few thousand idiots who watch Sky News, voters are not particularly interested in culture wars, DEI, wokeness (whatever that is), the colour of their neighbour's skin or other non-issues. With those political facts, it seems clear that the Libs have decided to commit political suicide. I don't actually want them to. I'm not an LNP voter but I want a strong opposition with sensible, costed policies - backed up by science - to hold the government to account. They can't do that when the conservatives, desperate to keep suckling at the teat of the fossil fuel industry, throw out ridiculous ideas like government funded nuclear power plants, government funded propping up of elderly coal plants, inefficient and expensive carbon capture and storage. The LNP is supposed to be the party of the free market. There are plenty of players looking to provide wind farms, big batteries, solar farms, household solar & batteries. There are zero players looking to build new coal and nuclear without it being funded by YOU the taxpayer. Ask yourself why?

Had a great ride today, over to Richmond, through to Sorell, then up the Tasman Highway to Orford on the East Coast. Interesting names along that road. I went over the Bust-me-gall and Break-me-neck passes, fortunately doing neither, then up Black Charlie's Opening without even buying him dinner first. On the way back I came via Midway Point and while passing the end of the runway at Hobart Airport, saw a C-17 parked on the tarmac so rode in for a closer look. Very enjoyable!

Just snapped this in Hobart in front of a sweets shop. Not sure why Esmeralda has balls, and the Tassie Map is usually a short distance away from the freckle...

I guess this was way too subtle for you blokes. The positive I celebrated was that my Mother reached the age of 100 years and is still mentally acute. I have been so lucky to have had the past three years since I came up here to reunite with her after sparse contact for forty or so years. She received greetings from everyone in government from King Charles to the local Shire mayor.

Me too, although we do often go on a bush walk that does have a narrow path with a canyon on one side that whilst we don't find it scary we do take great care. Many activities take care and planning and have the potential for bad outcomes. Many of us here have flown little aeroplanes that many would describe as dangerous. By the way in the picture of me near the cliff edge, I am about 2 metres away from the edge. The greater danger on this walk were the steep rocky areas we had to scramble up. Mrs Octave did have her feet slide from under her and landed on her arse and grazing an elbow slightly. You have to live your life though, can't stay at home wrapped in cotton wool.

Agreed, sharks are complaining about the poor quality of tourists.

I wonder if different factions within the one party would become a sort of opposition. This might be similar when party's meet now to determine policy

I suspect that he's mainly trying to protect some of his wealthy mates and supporters who would prefer that the files stay hidden. Trump's ballroom may suddenly be short of some funds if he gives in and releases the files.

This is RANDOM..... Oscar Wild's conundrum....

Mate, I am not waiting for it. I bought at this time of year as a commuter, and I am going to use it as such. I didn't get my ride in today, but that is OK as the Ducati boy has said his Ducati i a little sensitive to rain and cold, and tomorrow is rainy and cold. So, I will go out then and hit those twisties. I got some of my planned items done today... To cut a very long story short, didn't go to Gloucester, but ended up at a main dealer in Exeter that had 20% off everything. BThe sales assistant was young, female, and blonde. And I thought great, a Saturday student workder. Holey moley, she knew her stuff.. well beyond blokes with 20 years riding experience. She was absolutely professional, and the lad was totally enamoured by her, professionally (though I doubt he would say no to a quick drink with her, even though he doesn't drink). @facthunter - goes to show, blondes do have brains! She would give most of us a run for our brainiac money.

One of the few racing drivers who didn't suffer from overblown self-importance. Dementia is so rampant now, it's now one of the leading causes of death for aged people - 17,000 deaths from it last year, and only 12,000 from circulatory diseases.

Putin must be shaking his head in disbelief at how gullible Trump is. What a tragic joke of history that both the USA and Russia have criminal, terrible leaders at the same time.

Words cannot express the outrage one should have for this "plan". It's not a plan. It's a ransom payout, with no assurance than the victim will be returned. The sooner Australia breaks ties with the present US administration, the better. It a new administration shows itself to be civilised, then negotiations to restore old ties might begin. I know some will say that we are too enmeshed in the USA, but isn't it time Australian people said, 'enough!'? If Australia continues allying itself to the USA as the USA is behaving at the present, Australia's name within the global community will be mud.

Not everything but health and education are more expensive under private systems. As always, insurance companies need to make a profit for their shareholders so it stands to reason that they will overcharge and under deliver whenever they can get away with it. Our family health cover is around $450/month and we're with one of the better ones. I would much rather pay that in extra taxes and have the public health system improved than give it to overseas investors. The USA is a perfect example of the worst way to do health care.

Frank Musset's 1945 UL Harley outfit had 340 thousand MILES on it when I bought it from him and had been used with a GIANT Commercial sidebox to carry two Bikes at a time. I was Good mates with Frank and he was a VELOCETTE Works rider before WW2. I put a DUSTING DUPLEX chair on it and MY wife rode it for years. It was 3 speed with reverse Gear. Frank Later sold British ( Meriden) Triumph and JAWA speedway bikes at his shop in Sydney road. I sold the Bike to a Mate who still rides it regularly. Nev

Hold that thought. I am having a disagreement with my fund at the moment. I will withhold comment until it is resolved.

Well, no. It always costs somebody. In your case, it cost the taxpayers. Don't get me wrong, I believe we should get rid of health insurance companies and make all medical care into a universal government funded health care programme.

BREAKING: New Ukraine “peace plan” leaks — and it reads like Putin dictated it directly to Trump. If you ever wanted to see what happens when the United States and Russia sit down and sketch out the future of Ukraine without Ukraine — and without Europe — the leaked 28-point “peace plan” making the rounds in Kyiv is your answer. And buckle up, because this document isn’t a peace plan. It’s a hostage negotiation written by the hostage-taker. According to Ukrainian media, this Frankenstein treaty was drafted by top U.S. officials with Russian input and approved by Donald Trump — and it reads like the Kremlin’s Amazon wish list wrapped in an American flag. Ukraine’s input? Europe’s input? Apparently optional! Democracy is so 2012. The plan opens with polite diplomatic wallpaper — “Ukraine’s sovereignty will be confirmed” — before immediately carving Ukraine’s sovereignty up like a Thanksgiving turkey. It hands Russia Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk on a silver platter and freezes two more regions in place like they’re leftover pierogi. Ukraine doesn’t just lose territory; it gets told to amend its Constitution to promise it will never join NATO again. NATO, in turn, has to amend its own founding documents to slam the door shut forever. Oh — and Russia promises it probably won’t invade anyone else. “It is expected” they will behave. Expected! As if Putin is a toddler who “is expected” not to color on the walls again. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military — currently fighting for its survival — gets capped at 600,000 troops, because nothing says “peace” like forcing the invaded nation to disarm while the invader keeps the keys to three stolen provinces. But don’t worry — the U.S. will give Ukraine a “security guarantee” as long as Kyiv promises not to invade Russia or launch missiles at Moscow “without cause.” Yes, you read that correctly: Ukraine is warned not to invade the country that invaded Ukraine. In exchange for swallowing all this, Ukraine gets dangled $200 billion in reconstruction money — half of which the U.S. literally profits from. America gets 50% of the profits from rebuilding the cities Putin bombed to rubble. It’s like an insurance scam, except the arsonist gets invited to the ribbon-cutting. And the cherry on top? Russia gets complete amnesty. Everyone. Every war criminal. Every torturer. Every kidnapper. Everyone. All forgiven, all protected, all welcomed back into the “global economy.” They even get a ticket back into the G8 as if nothing happened. It is a peace plan written with the moral clarity of a money-launderer’s tax return. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant? Split 50/50. Frozen Russian assets? Partly handed back through a U.S.–Russia investment fund. Education policies? Ukraine must teach “tolerance,” because apparently the country invaded by its neighbor is the one with the empathy problem. Ukraine must hold elections — in 100 days — while fighting a war, hosting displaced families, and surrendering territory. Because what could possibly go wrong? And at the end of this geopolitical circus? Donald J. Trump chairs the “Peace Council.” Yes, the man who cannot mediate an argument between his own lawyers gets put in charge of enforcing a continent-wide peace agreement between nuclear states. This isn’t a peace plan. It’s not even a surrender. It’s a clearance sale where Ukraine pays the bill, Russia gets the merchandise, and the U.S. gets a corporate partnership out of it. The only accurate title for this document is the one Ukrainian commentators already suggested: “The Aristocrats.” Because only a truly deranged diplomatic performance could end with Russia rewarded, Ukraine disarmed, Europe blindsided, American companies cashing in, war crimes erased, and Donald Trump sitting on a golden throne labeled “Peacekeeper.” If this is the plan, then the world doesn’t need negotiators. It needs a fire alarm.

You'll RUE the day you hit a ROO. (or any animal when it comes to that). Go real fast and you'll likely end up as Chutney, If something goes AWARY. I've done some fool things in the Past. Going serious OFF road helps you all round with your skills. Been Knocked OFF a Bike near Paramatta about 1961 but that's the Only ROAD Bingle I've HAD . Riding in the Bush doesn't count. .You have to drop the Bike on Purpose some times. Anyhow I've seen a lot of Places that I wouldn't have otherwise. Met many good friends. Been Lucky a few times. You are More (IN the WORLD ) than you are in a Tin Top. People who look down on you wouldn't know $#!t from clay anyhow... Nev

Just for the (older) nerds..... Fortran joke: God is real, unless declared integer. Cobol joke: A single missed period can be of great significance.

You must be Billie Joe McAllister.

He was "Trained" to be what HE IS. He should NOT be permitted to RUN anything. How would you LIKE to Live somewhere He doesn't LIKE?. He's a "$#!t for Brains" DANGEROUS, FAKE. Nev

Discretion should be at the manager level for that - the person who knows her best.

Hmm.. can't recall ever being offered free electricity when fossil was the major player in town. So much for the cost argument: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/australia-offer-three-hours-free-solar-per-day-millions-2025-11-04/

Are you sure: But, yeah, luv the bike so far...

I think Jerry's in lerv. I haven't seen him this chatty for .... ever. Judging by the readability of recent posts, the bike is good for his alertness (keyboard accuracy is up) too.

To do that would require constituitional change incurring a referendum so one would hope the people would come to their senses for that. An election is one thing but a referndum on constituitional change would be a whole new kettle of fish. My opening post was asking what it would be like for example could a member Cross The Floor and if so what would that look like...also wouldn't there still be an opposition but it would be internal rather than a defined party so bills may still not get passed? Would parliament become less of a child zone and be more professional because you could be more for the country rather than the against another party by still debating a bill but without the name calling and childish behaviour because you are in the same party? Just some thoughts and questions without having the answers 🤔

At the moment I would agree

We've nearly got to that point now, with the Liberals and Nationals and other minor parties all just becoming "also-rans", and providing no viable opposition to the ruling Labor Party. When I was a youngster, the Opposition was strong and constantly hammering the party in power over their gaffes and missteps and poor decisions. Now, we get some feeble attempts by Opposition parties at trying to score a hit on Labor errors, while these minor parties spend a huge amount of time infighting, swapping members, having standing members depart at a whim, and generally being bloody useless. Bring back some political Statesmanship (or Stateswomanship). We have hundreds of useless politicians and hardly a Statesman or a Stateswoman amongst them. What's the difference between a politician and a Statesman or a Stateswoman? The first makes decisions only on what's good for their Party, their Lobbyists, or their own personal gain - a Statesman or a Stateswoman makes decisions, and produces future plans, based on what is good for the Nation in the long-term.

No, I'm not on a theme.... Random!

Haven't you all had enough of The Decine and Fall of the American Empire? How do you think the gods feel about it?

More Farcebook BS and Fake News. Totally fabricated rubbish.

"Flying is not dangerous, as long as you remember its dangerous" PS: I got that from a yachting forum, but I really identified with the concept.

That is the most important thing. I guess you will be hoping that this bodes well for your longevity and mental acuity. I can think of nothing worse than your body outliving your brain. I tell my wife that when my brain goes, she "put me to bed with a shovel" (do me in). The trouble is when I lose my keys, she does look at me strangely. Anyway, the positive: we are back from our little trip to the Grampians. We walked a substantial number of KMs. saw some awesome sights and met some lovely people and generally had a most excellent trip. Now it is back to my arduous life of retirement.

BREAKING: Donald Trump calls for Democratic members of Congress to be executed in a jaw-dropping Truth Social meltdown as his presidency circles the drain. This man must be removed from office immediately! "The President of the United States of America just called for the death of Democratic lawmakers. This man is sick in the head," California Governor Gavin Newsom wrote on X, attaching a screenshot of a post from Trump. The post in question reads "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!" and followed a string of reposts from Trump of deranged remarks from MAGA social media users. One of the posts that Trump shared read "HANG THEM GEORGE WASHINGTON WOULD !!" The demands for execution were in response to an article in the right-wing Washington Examiner entitled: "Democratic veterans in Congress urge service members to refuse unspecified unlawful orders." The piece reported that six Democratic veterans in Congress have released a video calling on U.S. military members to disobey unlawful orders. In it, Senator Elissa Slotkin, Senator Mark Kelly, and Representatives Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander, Chris Deluzio, and Chrissy Houlahan stated that "threats to our Constitution" are coming "from right here at home." There is absolutely nothing seditious about the video and in fact U.S. service members are expected and required to disobey illegal orders. They swore an oath to uphold the Constitution, not to blindly serve the president. With Trump deploying increasingly fascist masked enforces domestically while gearing up for war in Venezuela, it's crucial that our military members stand strong for the rule of law. In another post, Trump wrote: "This is really bad, and Dangerous to our Country. Their words cannot be allowed to stand. SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS!!! LOCK THEM UP??? President DJT." Again, there is nothing illegal about reminding the military to uphold the law. The only possible reason that Trump would get upset about this is that he intends to or already has delivered illegal orders to our troops. Republicans love to whine about "left-wing violence" but remain silent when their cult leader literally calls for the killing of his political enemies. Trump is a cornered animal, battered by the Epstein scandal and his own accelerating cognitive decline. He's a danger to himself, to us, and to the entire world. It's time for Congress to step in and remove him from office.

So tell me true.... Did Donny claim the FBI's $10,000,000 reward for bringing the Crown Prince to USA ? Or, how did The Prince suddenly change from public enemy number one, to 'best buddy'?

Remove the Inflation Part of Capital gain. It's stealing money when it is worth Less but numerically greater. Automatically Index Tax rates in line with inflation. Nev

Once again the debate has been sullied by a failure to educate the Public as to what "nett zero" actually means in practice. Attention is always given to the word "zero", with scant attention being paid to the adjective "nett". When that adjective is used in the context of this debate, it alters the meaning of the word "zero" from 'nothing' to "no increase". We have heard of the business accounting term "nett profit". A nett amount of money is the amount that remains when nothing more is to be taken away. That is, all costs have been deducted from all the income earned. We also hear of it in "nett taxable income", which is the income which is subject to tax after all legal deductions have been made. The following simple equation shows that, contrary to the idea that nett zero means no emissions, the term simply means that if the total amount of emissions either removed, or not created in the first place, is equal to the total amount of emissions generated, then there would be no excess of emissions. The level found at the beginning of a sampling period would be the same as at the end of sampling period. "Nett Zero" recognises that emissions will be created. Emissions will continue to be produced. Therefore it is logical to say that "nett zero" can never be reached. However, all efforts should be taken to have Total Emissions approach a zero value. In other words, reduction of man-made emissions, no matter how great or small, is a worthy endeavour, but reaching zero man-made emissions is a practical impossibility.

I picked up the bike today. By the time we lest this morning at around 10:30am, the temperature here had already exceeded the forecast higjh of 7 by a whole half a degree. The drive was pretty good for a daytime, with only a couple of disruptions thanks to roadworks. Although, now, it is saying a tad under two hours, it was about 2hrs 15 mins today to Northleach: A quick inspection checked all was OK and into a church converted into a lovely house to move the cash (by bank transfer - nice) and transfer the registration all at the same time. At this stage, after so many years out of the saddle, I was starting to feel some trepidation. The temperature at Northleach was a balmy 5 degrees, and it is a reasonably big bike with a twitchy throttle. I was hoping I wouldn't drop it before getting a metre from the kerb. I went back to the car and robed up with the new motorcycle kit. The braces on the trousers weren't playing nice, so stuff it - just the one brace would have to do it. Otherwise, everything fit fine. I was a little worred that my hands would freeze up uickly with no heated grips or storm guards. And, I bloody well forgot my ear plugs. It was going to be a noisy ride home. I gently rode from the kery getting the feet on the pegs as quickly as possible. It pulled away smoothly and responsively. As the main village road was uite narrow for the volume of cars, I took it easy, not going above 20mph for the 300 metres or so. Then onto an A road, but with a 60mph limit, I kept to 50 getting used to the bike. Darn! I forgot to adjust the mirrors before I left, so adjusted them while riding. Everything seemed to be working and the tyres were gripping well - although it was dry. The bike likes to rev high for a tourer - at least to me. 70mph indicated comes with about 4,750 rpm.. And the speedos in these are known for their over-reading.. so a true 70mph is about 5,000rpm. It redlines at 10,000, but for a detuned fireblade engine, I was expecting the cruise RPM to be a little lower. You can get a front sprocket to "improve" the gearing, but the jury is out. For now, I am going to leave it as it is. It does explain the slightly lower fuel efficiency. Anyway, I came to what I knew to be the first disruption/traffic jame due to roadworks. I was able to filter past about 2/3 of it, with about 1/3 being within double lines and every car was hugging the centre line trying to see what was going on. I guess I saved maybe 10 minutes, as the queue was long and the temprary lights seeming to only allow about three cars through the green for about triple, if not more than that going the other way. Onto the M5, and crusing at 75moph (about 70mph true) had me at 5,000 revs, and I checked a few times if I was stuck in 5th instead of 6th. Nope - that is how they rev. I could feel it was cold, but remarkably, the kit was hilding up well. My hands weren't exactly toastie, but they weren't cold, either. The bike was stable and very responsive. I did take it to 90mph for a short time, and acceleration from m70 to 90 was swift enough. The bike is responsive to rider inputs. The only let down is the helmet. Adter a while, it started to feel like it was clamping on hy head, which is weird as it starts of comfortably snug. A stop at a motorway services and a top up of the tank (even though it is 30p/litre more at these places, I was out of pocket by £11 instead of about £9.50, I reckon). After I took the helmet off and put it back on again, it was fine, only to start clamping agains as I got to within about 5 minutes of home - after riding for about an hour. Will have to check that out more. The sun was shining brilliantly; the outside weather climbed to 7 degrees. I was riding into the sun all the way, and the built in sun visor did an OK job, however, as the sun's slant angle became more acute, it became more difficult to see.. And that was in the country lane back to my village, where at times I could not see very far in front at all.. That was not a great feeling. Up the driveway - onto the centre stand, and after cooling the brand new Rainex cover went on. Generally speaking, this is a very good bike, especially for its age. It will go on for a full service tomorrow and its MOT as well as fitting the storm guards and heated grips. More to come.

Only an utter bastard like Trump would try that.

Good you bought some good riding gear for the cold. For summer or any spirited riding, get some actual leather gear ie a jacket, gloves and preferably leather or at least Kevlar lined jeans. Nothing manmade provides the abrasion resistance of quality leather. Cow leather is great but Kangaroo is the absolute gold standard. For gloves, Roo skin is best for thin but tough. Ride by the motto- " better to leave a long dead cows skin on the road than your own".

Beautiful riding weather here in Port Stephens....waters calm, fish biting and a 167 HP steed awaits.