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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.

91% of Australia's energy comes from fossil fuels. There is nothing wrong in trying to develop alternatives, but acknowledge that it will take many decades to substantially replace fossil fuels. Whatever reason we have for doing it, it will make no difference to our climate, as we contribute only 1% to 1.5% of global emissions, even if you believe these affect climate. The greatest risk to our economy and way of life at present is the self destructive idea of net zero.

I believe that in Australia by law you have to obtain consent before kissing your girlfriend.

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.

If a large language model can do all that, is it just language that makes us intelligent?

My dad was that bank official, though before your time GON. He used to drive to Cabramurra each fortnight with a pistol to do the pays. Took me with him once.

We have been personally affected in one important way. The licence of our local pub (within walking distance) was taken over by immigrants about five years ago, now on its second family group. They have alienated the whole community and destroyed the vibe of our pub. They are not interested in service. It was a great pub, now no one goes there. We speculate as to why they are there, that it must be a loss maker but gives them a visa.

I hooked up the caravan today. Off to the bush so I don't have to think about fuel prices. 🙂

It seemed perfectly ok to me as Jerry was obviously quoting their policies.

There is still a chance that Trump will prevail and win the Nobel Peace Prize. Not a big chance, but I wouldn't rule it out. If it happens, it will be a result of bluff and lies.

There are Australians and there are immigrants. Not the same. We hope the immigrants become Australians and in the past they did. But many of the recent ones, last 20-30 years, carry such huge prejudices that they want to remain what they were and to exploit the opportunity created by the Australians.

This could be true, but it is many decades away. 1.6% of our cars are electric. The percentage of heavy vehicles is so small it is a rounding error. At the best historical rates of fleet replacement we have barely begun to change. And the replacements are still dominated by non electric vehicles and will be for the foreseeable future for a range of reasons. An economic recession is inevitable and no one will be rushing to replace their car. And anyway, oil is needed for many non fuel purposes.

When a gold mine closed once, I sat with the manager in the wet mess. He said tonight the two of us are going to cover this table top with empty cans. It was one of those round steel three legged tables. I think we came close. It was the Porphyry mine at Edjudina.

Yes, absolutely fact free. It's like when my friend died of heart failure just after his first Covid injection. I can't help wondering.

Is there something special about nine pints? Did someone declare that ten pints was excessive? My first time in an English pub I had nine pints. Never again.