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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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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

Hmm, I'm not sure about that. The Sahara has shrunk by about 8% in the last 20 years due to increased rainfall and greening programmes. In Asia jungles and rainforests have mainly been lost to plantations of oil palms, a lot of that is used to produce biofuel to replace fossil fuels. In South America it is agricultural expansion, logging practices, infrastructure development, and illegal mining. In Australia in the last decade, clearing for wind farms has had a significant impact.

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

You can't rebuild a country with corrupt labour governments. And now you say there is no crime in Melbourne. Seriously

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. Just incompetent, vindictive and ignorant.

Agree, we need to be harsher on these Middle Eastern criminals, and impose longer sentences on them, when they display criminality.

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.

I'm not glad at all that an attempted U.S. Presidential assassination took place, and I don't hate that much, that I want leaders assassinated. But this is the U.S., where nutcases, conspiracy theorists, and promoters of hatred abound, and where guns are freely available and also available in huge quantities (1.3B firearms for a population of 380M). So that firearms-loving cult is only going to keep producing attempted assassinations. Despite the U.S.'s problems, they're still our primary ally, and still the worlds biggest superpower. China doesn't rate as an important ally, they wouldn't come to our assistance if attacked, whereas America normally would. Under Trump, there's a much lessened chance that America would come to help us repel an enemy who invaded. We don't have anything that Trump really wants, that is the major problem.

Yeah not a great example , just sayin. But what, are you serious that we have it right, you'd have to be under a rock.

The ones we haven't YET cut down and it can Never correct for what we use in fossil fuel Burning. Deserts are growing. Jungles and Rainforests are receding. Nev

There is a lot of oxygen tied up in CO2. Trees release it as they sequester the carbon.

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

You twist things as usual. I said every white Australian should be proud to be one and proud of our country. Not made to feel ashamed of ourselves like the lefties want us to be. I did not say everyone should be white. And stick your rascist crap where it fits. I work with all sorts and we get on fine. Albo , Peter Wong and Tony burka are only interested in their bank accounts and Islam. They definitely have no time for Aussies.

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...

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

I was thinking about Nev's comment and I began to list all the different things that contain oxygen. Things like water and DNA and carbohydrates and proteins and so on. The amount of oxygen in free air is easily calculated, but what about all the other places oxygen hides? Food for thought, if you want a feed.

Front suspension spring was a rubber band.

You were handed a gun once.

The original Flying Flea:

GON - I'm no left-leaning Labour supporter and I consider myself pretty non-political. I've voted Liberal, NP and Labor, according to the issues of the individual election on the day. Also, I do vote, meaning I still have trust in our institutions. That doesn't appear to be the case in your situation, you claim all political parties are unrepresentative of the voters. But I do object to the constant right-wing whines about how all immigrants hate Australia and how the "White Australian culture" is purposely being subsumed by foreign immigrants from cultures the right-wingers love to project hate at. By doing so, they only place themselves in the same boat as the small number of Islamics who DO hate Australian values and our way of life. I don't need to denigrate Pauline Hanson, she can simply bring scorn on herself with her erratic and illogical outbursts, and her obvious hatred of anyone who isn't White European, and who comes from a different culture. But above all, she proposes things with no firm plans or vision, she just loves to agitate and see agitated people.

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

If Very ordinary ( lack of) Intelligence doesn't finish us off first. Nev

I think what Rnx is saying is that we're all doomed.

Have a look at the problems the UK and Europe have now because of open border policies.

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.

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.