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It isn't just Trump. The US has always done as it pleases. It used to be "Not our fight" as in only getting in to WW1 in 2017, then in WW2 Roosevelt couldn't get the support of Congress & only got involved after Pearl Harbor. Since then we have honoured the treaties like ANZUS & got involved in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan sent peacekeepers to other places the US has screwed up. Trump has just insulted every ally the US has ever had as in his comments about Afghanistan. He starts a war then complains NATO won't come to his aid. NATO is a defence treaty, an attack on one is an attack on all, not if one member attacks someone then everyone else attacks as well. Complains Australia won't help with the blockaid on Hormuz when we were never asked. The list of his stuffups and insults is endless & reportedly is considering recognising Argentinas claim on the Falklands as punishment for the UK not supporting him in his crazy actions against Iran.

Clearing for suburban developments and clearing for minesites and minesite access roads and facilities also takes up a substantial majority of the level of native vegetation clearing going on. Farmland in W.A. has been subject to highly restrictive clearing bans since 1985. In the 1960's, the catchwords of W.A.'s conservative politicians were, "we're aiming at clearing a million acres a year!". We've gone from one extreme to the other as regards farm clearing, but there's only minimal restrictions on clearing for roads and subdivisions.

I was indeed - as were you and around 63,000 other young men. But the major difference between a "lone wolf" radical, mentally disturbed assassin, is that those young Australian men were screened for mental instability and other psychological problems, and those found unsuitable were rejected from induction into the military. Those men inducted, were trained to good levels of competency, and given instructions in what to do, as regards identifying enemy combatants - and they were also given "rules of engagement", which follow the Geneva Conventions. This is a world apart from the American scene, where any number of high powered firearms are freely available to any U.S. citizen, regardless of their soundness of mind, their ethics and morals, and their beliefs. In addition, there is no requirement for any firearms training whatsoever for U.S. civilians, and adherents of the U.S. firearm worship cult, also train up their young children in the use of firearms - which to me, is the sign of a morally and ethically bankrupt civilisation.

We had our local show this weekend. I got the chance to speak to representatives of the mob which is in the process of gaining approval for an eighty-tower windfarm within 20 kms of my place. Eighty towers seems like a big crowd, but when I was shown to proposed location of each tower, I saw that they were separated from each other by close on a kilometre. My first thought when I heard of the proposal was that teh towers would be visible from the Newell Highway which is located to the east of the proposed area. I learned that the closest tower woulod be about 5 kms from the highway, with a line of low "hills" between them. So that's no longer a concern to me. I think I've whinged before that around here it can be pretty windy, nd said that it would be ideal for a wind farm. Seems I'm right in some ways and mistaken in others. I experience wind as air movement within about 10 metres of the ground surface. That air movement is very turbulent compared to air movement 100 metres above ground where the turbine blades are. That turbulence, caused by the moving air particles colliding withthe ground and trees and ricocheting into air particles higher up. These collisions rob the air particles of energy due to loss of momentum. If the air movement is free of the turbulence, then there is more energy for the collision between the moving air and the turbine blades. That's why the towers are so high. I was also told that studies locally have shown that the most consistent air movement begins at these heights after sunset and stay pretty good until just before dawn. That means the turbines are best able to produce electricity at night in complement to solar panels. That sounds good. What about the effects on farm incomes? The builders don't resume the land they need like the government does when it wants to build roads etc. It seems that the land is rented from the landholders at a rate determined by the generating capacity of the turbine. An example was that of a property with two towers on it. Based on the generating capacity of the intended turbines, renting the land for two towers would return $100,000 p.a. CPI-indexed for a contract period of thirty years. That's got to provide a degree of stabilisation of farm income. I bet any landowner would love to get that sort of money, especially in the present circumstance when it looks like a drought is on the way. Why does it take so long to get a windfarm up an running. Would you beleive that it is in part due to the very people who pursue a renewable world? One of the environmental reports required deals with the effect of the turbines on bats and birds. Getting the data required a study lasting two years. Then there are the Native Heritage studies and gaining clearances from the local indigenous community. Then there are the geo-technical studies, planning permissions yadda yadda. We should consider the economic benefits. It is said that the workforce required to create the windfarm complex is about 500 persons. These people will be newcomers who will have to be fed, housed and entertained for several years. Already the local Council has allocated an area for an accommodation camp. Someone has to build it. An extra 500 people will hopefully boost local trade, although the proximity of the City of Dubbo, about 30 minutes' drive away might not do good for my town. Still, it's money coming into the district. In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with this project. Really, it is going to be 'out of sight, out of mind' to teh majority of the population. And kn owing what I know about smart crows and blind bats, I don't envisage too many mid-air collsions with revolving turbine blades.

Just to clarify teh matter of the US entry into WWII. The actions of the Japanese Empire were as a result of the USA's trade embargo on oil to Japan. Therefore Japan set a goal of capturing the oil fields of Borneo. Like all good politicians, Japan camouflaged its goal by declaring that its actions were to liberate colonial South-East Asia and establish an economic zone controlled by Asian peoples. The attack on Pearl Harbour and invasion of the Philipines and South-East Asia would have brought about a war between the USA and Japan. However, Hitler buggered things by declaring war on the USA a few days later. If he had pulled his head in, the USA might not have entered the Eurpoean war. Not likely, I suppose, since the USA was arming Britain. But who knows? There would have been two separate wars. If there had been two separate wars, the USA might not have come out of the period as economically powerful as it did and Europe and Japan so weak. That would have made the modern world a different place. One could say that Hitler's declaration of war was the "sliding door moment" in human history.

No. Just incompetent, vindictive and ignorant.

Big pile on about Nothing much. Trump should be accountable for his Lies and Making Money out of being the POTUS AND being a....The list is too long to write and More Americans are waking up to the damage HE has caused and will continue to do so Unless He's stopped. He is getting desperate so expect more Outrageous Illegal actions against any group or Individuals He doesn't like. It's going to be a hard road for the US from here. . Nev

Trump and Pauline seem to get their names twisted regularly on this forum.

Musk is a rabid fascist. He's made a habit of sticking his nose in other countries business and supporting the worst far right policies and parties. If Musk is complaining about Australia's immigration then we must have it about right.

It's been a long time between posts. My main shed renovations are at the stage of a much needed clean out, so I'm getting to the point of sorting some stored flight gear and moving on superflous multiples and unwanted items. I've decided to gift these helmets to a couple of collectors I'm associated with, one in France and the other in Greece. They're extra to my requirements and are better off where they're appreciated instead of a life in storage. I got them from a lady in Vinnytsia about twelve years ago, and realising how rare they were, I bought all of them, hence the extras. At first glance, they look much like the garden variety Soviet leather flight helmet, but these are different externally and internally and were only made in small numbers. In the years since I obtained these helmets I've only ever seen one for sale. They're rare but not valuable as in worth heaps of money. They were manufactured at Rostikinsky in NW Moscow where all the standard leather helmets were made, but the big difference is the use of the same noise cancelling headsets that the cloth ground crew helmets use. These use the glycerine filled earpads and the larger Ukrainian made speakers. The speakers are only different from standard in physical size; they still have the same 1500 ohm resistance. There's no literature or documentation on them, so I can only assume they were designed to try for noise reduction in certain helicopters, possibly the larger Mi-6 and Mi-26. Having said that, I reckon they'd go ok in the screaming Il-76 transport. The low bypass Soloviev D-30 turbofans on them are deafening. I have two of each of these helmet types spare, so will be sending what you see here to each of the collectors overseas (minus the foam heads).

Here's a link to the project's website: https://milpullingwindfarm.com/

The point is that Nev is a Grumpy Old man, and we love him for it.

I don't now what quality the Alpine forest is Now because of the too frequent bushfires. There's a lot of Plantation "Radiata"pine which in treated form is used for a Lot of House frames. America's forest quality leaves ours for dead. Cedar is all but gone. Silky oak coachwood, etc also. Pin Oak makes a good timber. A lot was planted in Armadale in NSW I have a few Mature ones here on my block that I planted. They drop a lot of leaves and I am 1500 ft above sea Level. at 36 degrees Lat, so they thrive. No diseases and they don't drop branches, IF you prune them correctly there's no sign of where the Branch was left in the Bark.. Nev

Erosion by wind and water continues to degrade the soil in this country Plus widespread salinity caused by bad Irrigation Methods. Add the effect of rabbits Cane toads and imported Weeds and there's nothing at all to be proud of, here. Our top soils are thin and Low in carbon. Superphospate increases acidity (lower Ph) and native gums do not like it. Nev.

Oh Brendan, given your comments I think you definately are 'special'.

Trump will NEVER come to Our Aid. That's the reality. He's trying to weaken the EU. To Get rid of a significant competitor. The Bloke is a Stand Over Man, through and through. He wants to deny China Oil. Do you recall why Japan went to war? USA cut off its Oil and Rubber starting in the early 30's. Nev

Trump has control of both houses. This means he can and has done pretty much whatever he wants. If the republicans lose control of Congress and the Senate, he will have very little power.

Also, if polling is accurate after November, he will most likely be a lame duck president.

That's a typical, wide-ranging statement that has no facts to back it up. "Plenty" is a generic number that implies a substantial quantity. I don't believe that it's true that "plenty" of immigrants "hate Australia", that is typical Pauline Hanson sh*t-stirring talk. What we need to actually do, is identify those immigrants who are failing to become useful Australian citizens, and who are here only to devise criminal means of acquiring wealth, and to arrange deportation of same.

Hate is a very strong word that I think would apply to very few. I've never met anyone who said they hate or despise Australia. Have you? Those that genuinely do would very likely feel the same about their home country, or any other country for that matter. They are also free to leave if they want to. Even lots of immigrants from the UK couldn't decide whether they liked Australia or not and kept coming and going for years.

No - if it was programmed by a teenage boy, and sighted a blonde girl in a miniskirt in close proximity, it would've developed a huge bulge in its groin area, then started talking gibberish, and then indulged in unexplainable acts of gross stupidity and bravado, mostly involving showing off.

The use of purposely twisted derogatory names for leaders is the same abusive, denigratory technique used by Trump, and every other person who suffers from narcissism, low emotional intelligence, and bullying behaviors - which are often driven by a need to assert superiority. You do nothing for the strength of your arguments by indulging in such childish moves.

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202604/1359787.shtml Robot in China went off-script, turned around and hugged a female student. They're saying it wasn't a conscious decision on the robot's part. Looking at the target of its affection (blonde girl in a miniskirt) my thesis is that the AI was programmed by a teenage boy...

Haven't heard to many people mention "inferior culture". Different cultures maybe, and weather some of these suit Australia's culture. I for one would never go to anther country and try to change or disrespect our culture or traditions. A certain politician who refused to acknowledge the queen when she was sworn into the senate is a good example. another one who won't address the subject of dual nationality.

I heard that a security guard had been shot by the intruder (shotgun), but not injured due to protective equipment (guessing vest).

Bit overpriced I think, but a very nice looking bike.

Is your definition of who is an Australian only include those who can trace an ancestry back to Great Britain and Northern Ireland as well as the Republic of Ireland?

That's exactly right, first that I had ever heard of it being done at after a sporting event in Australia and that is the point. Previously we had a few fists thrown at the match in the crowd. If you come here, leave your Sh#t from where you come from! Especially over the result of a sporting event.

Front suspension spring was a rubber band.

Remember that lightweight Royal Enfield called the Flying Flea made for airborne troops, Royal Enfield is putting out a light electric bike named the same.

If you really had this "balance" sorted out in your mind, you wouldn't be carrying a lifelong, enduring and bitter grudge, against those who demanded that you be conscripted into the military.

How can everyone be a "White Australian"? A good Australian would not be a racist and stop calling people you don't like, Lefties. You sound like Trump (and Hanson). Neither of whom are very smart . Nev

Like all new things, if they create a problem, eventually a solution will be found. I heard that solar panels are hard to do anything with, but how long have we have lots of them? I bet people are working feverously to develop ways to get something useful from the junk. I have faith in the fact that someone eventually finds a way to utilise the smell of a turd.

I am signing out of social Australia. I get too wound up about politics. Better to let others discuss it and stick to aeroplanes.

I May Contest what some Have Written and that Must be allowed. Its not the same as Labelling someone eg "resident Leftie and worse" in an attempt to devalue or nullify their Contribution which has Been happening frequently Here Lately and I have rightly protested it being used as , as I've attempted to point out many times, It's NOT good for this Forum which is PUBLIC and belongs to Ian Baker. It's not ours to use as a free for All pile on to someone you don't like but obviously would NOT KNOW from a Bar of Soap who might be too close to the Bone and truthful at times. This is NOT pPrune, I Hope There's a lot of Selective Perception and Projection Going on Here. I will always ANSWER for what I write but not for what you may think I write. Too ready for the Gotcha Moment? You won't find the Wood for the trees if you do that. Nev

Saying that sort of thing is a bit disrespectful don't you think? Does it advance the argument at all? IMHO Marty is one of the Last people I would accuse of living UNDER a rock. Perhaps one could ask Honestly what other Places are doing it a whole lot Better? I went across Melbourne's North east suburbs this Morning Laden trucks are everywhere. Fuel is at all Petrol stations at lower Prices than they were. No crime or Violence No rude or Bad driving. STOP Bl@@dy Whinging and get on with your Lives and be thankful Perfection is an illusion. Stop dummy spitting Over the Lib/ Nats self imposed failures. They got what they deserved. Time to rebuild and stop throwing blame around. The only Poll that counts IS on election day. We have FAIR elections although the Media is all one way, bar a few small and struggling notables. I don't want to Be anywhere BUT HERE. All things considered. Nev

No, I'm not. I have no respect for Trump and I think he's a disaster for the US and the world, but I don't wish him dead.

We're getting like that now, if you've noticed the shooting of drug lords and drive-by shooting through windows and walls of rival gang abodes. The Bondi shootings. Cops were issued with long arm guns for ANZAC day celebrations. As I said before, we need to remove out blinkers.

It IS PART of the story and in using Serb/Croat situation as your example, you have the Most extreme circumstances where they had had a very nasty Psychological and murderous War in living memory of a lot of the Population. Nev

Apparently he was a Californian teacher who travelled to Washington. Suspected target and motive unknown at this time.

Football is like a god , to some people. They become Irrational. Nev

But it's not available to DO as Oxygen does, so it's purely academic.. nev

Who did the shooting? The reports I have heard have come from our own ABC correspondent who was in the room, with 2000 others. He reported that those inside the ballroom heard shots coming from outside it. Released video shows the intruder breaking through the security barrier and running towards to room. What do you think the response of the security people would be, given their 'shoot first' attitude? Four shots fired. My money is on those shots coming from the security people. The intruder is most likely to have been concentrating on getting to the door of the room, not getting into a gunfight beforehand.

There are Mixtures and compounds. When it's a Compound you can't just squeeze it and get water out. nev

GON, I'm using both sides my brain to follow your arguments and logic, but not having a lot of luck so far.

Have a look at the `Let's talk about Artificial Intelligence' thread on here. There's been a fair bit of discussion about it, and it's in the news a lot too. I don't think anybody knows where AI is heading but there seems to be plenty of scope for both good and bad outcomes.

That is the most sensible statement I have read on here. I work with people from many different backgrounds and my father was married to a Chinese lady and she was a great person. What pisses me off is not being able to discuss the out of control immigration without being labelled rascist. The left wing comments on this thread certainly come across as hating Australia and what we stand for.

The problem is that thousands of immigrants in our cities now fail the character and deeds assessment, and we can do nothing about it. W would like our government to acknowledge this and do something about it.

One side in this discussion “attacks the man” (ad hominem) rather than accepting that there are differing views. Why is that? Why do lefties get so enraged? Go back and read through this or many other threads and you will see what I mean. A statement that may be right, wrong biased or reasonable or just an opinion leads to a vicious response.