https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/23/poli ... n-aircraft
Trump says Ukraine can win back territory from Russia, shifting his tone on the war
Someone has changed their tune. Not surprising Skynews is focused on relationships with the royal family and whether or not the escalator was sabotaged than reporting much on this story.
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Re: Political discussion
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/23/amer ... intl-latam
He bullshitts to the bulk of the medical world that paracetamol causes autism despite diagnosis of autism being flat for decades and known well before the invention of paracetamol which BTW most govts around the world, including the unfriendlys to the USA, have since corrected Trump's comments for their respective citizens and now he's telling Cuba that becasuse they cannot afford paracetamol (which they can) there is no autism in Cuba, which there is and the Cuban medical system has specialised care facilities for these people.
Personal observation.
My wife and I worked in UAE for 14 years. The people you mix with here is very different to living in Australia, our friends and parents of our kids friends typically come from very narrow backgrounds career wise. ie most have a strong background in engineering, science and similar fields along with legal and accounting because this is what the UAE needs. Blue collar workers are typically low cost labour from SE Asia and live in different accomdation locations, don't speak english etc.
Of all our friends with kids between 5 and 25, the extremely high number of ADHD (ours), AHD, Autism, asperger, dyslexia etc diagnosed or not is mind blowing. Then there are parents, most of which were never diagnosed but learning about their kids teaches alot about you and certainly is in our case. When explaining ADHD to our boy we wrote down every major engineering, IT, science related self made billionaire, ie Musk, Jobs, Gates, Zukerberg etc etc the list goes on and includes the likes of Tesla, Einstein and Turring. Google their names and they are either confirmed or suspected to be on the sepectrum somewhere. All technically brilliant, narrow focused, hard working and extremely socially ackward.
Do more research on the subject and the evidence becomes more clear. The technology innovators of the world largely on the spectrum somewhere as this gives them what they did to achieve their vision and always has been and part fo human evolution.
Trump isn't part of this pool as his wealth was built on his money received from his father and later inheritance. For the record Trump's inhertiance is listed by Forbes at $7B, which is not alot given he's be building his next egg over 50 years compared to the self made technology billionaires who make more in a month. More than likely without a rich father, Trump is unlikely to have ever become a billionaire.
He bullshitts to the bulk of the medical world that paracetamol causes autism despite diagnosis of autism being flat for decades and known well before the invention of paracetamol which BTW most govts around the world, including the unfriendlys to the USA, have since corrected Trump's comments for their respective citizens and now he's telling Cuba that becasuse they cannot afford paracetamol (which they can) there is no autism in Cuba, which there is and the Cuban medical system has specialised care facilities for these people.
Personal observation.
My wife and I worked in UAE for 14 years. The people you mix with here is very different to living in Australia, our friends and parents of our kids friends typically come from very narrow backgrounds career wise. ie most have a strong background in engineering, science and similar fields along with legal and accounting because this is what the UAE needs. Blue collar workers are typically low cost labour from SE Asia and live in different accomdation locations, don't speak english etc.
Of all our friends with kids between 5 and 25, the extremely high number of ADHD (ours), AHD, Autism, asperger, dyslexia etc diagnosed or not is mind blowing. Then there are parents, most of which were never diagnosed but learning about their kids teaches alot about you and certainly is in our case. When explaining ADHD to our boy we wrote down every major engineering, IT, science related self made billionaire, ie Musk, Jobs, Gates, Zukerberg etc etc the list goes on and includes the likes of Tesla, Einstein and Turring. Google their names and they are either confirmed or suspected to be on the sepectrum somewhere. All technically brilliant, narrow focused, hard working and extremely socially ackward.
Do more research on the subject and the evidence becomes more clear. The technology innovators of the world largely on the spectrum somewhere as this gives them what they did to achieve their vision and always has been and part fo human evolution.
Trump isn't part of this pool as his wealth was built on his money received from his father and later inheritance. For the record Trump's inhertiance is listed by Forbes at $7B, which is not alot given he's be building his next egg over 50 years compared to the self made technology billionaires who make more in a month. More than likely without a rich father, Trump is unlikely to have ever become a billionaire.
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Re: Political discussion
Thoughts on the UK's on line safety act
https://youtu.be/BXPY4Qi79_Y?si=ycoLR6HHpE0Esm0e
https://youtu.be/BXPY4Qi79_Y?si=ycoLR6HHpE0Esm0e
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Re: Political discussion
I didn't watch the video as I'm not in a location where I can do that, however i read part of the transcript and a quick google search on the proposed act intent.Campbelltown busboy wrote: Wed Sep 24, 2025 8:58 pm Thoughts on the UK's on line safety act
https://youtu.be/BXPY4Qi79_Y?si=ycoLR6HHpE0Esm0e
My thoughts on this in general and applies to Australia are as follows
When the Aust govt first proposed the controls to online access for children, the bulk of the people I heard outcry either had adult children or no children. The bulk of the people who supported it that I heard were those with children. Thats our observation from parents in Dubai and from reading various comments from Aust.
Our son is now in a private high school in Australia and the school has strict polcies with regard to bringing phones to school due to distraction and kids showing inappropriate content to other kids.
In Dubai, some schools have tried to ban phones, however for some cultures here, parents feel the need to be able to content their children when ever and where ever they want claiming, safety, emergency etc etc (bubble wrap) and hence while some schools have limited success, most havn't been able to even touch this.
The internet is both good and evil especially for children and addiction to simply "death scrolling" short videos, Tik Tok etc is a major issue. Certainly I think many adults find themselves wasting hours just flicking through crap.
Now add easy access to content that used to be very heavly controlled through TV, radio and print media via broadcast times, limit of sales to minors, censors etc that anyone over the age of say 30 -35 would have grown up with and its now worse. Just look at the growing number of people moving to further and further far right and far left in politics by simply watching only content that agrees with them regardless of its accuracy to see what its doing to adults to understand how children can be more greatly affected by violent, sexual and other similar content.
By law the USA tranditional mainstream media used to have to present a reasonably balanced political view, however the internet enables this to be bypassed, likewise pornn, violence etc that kids are now increasingly exposed to. The motivation for that shooter of Kirk in the USA is likely to be driven by narrow focused political media.
So what to do, at least for the kids? Basically in western countries any attempt to do something results in outcrys of "loss of free speech", despite minors never having that previously.
In non-western countries like China, Middle East etc, the govt has introduced a fire wall to limit access to what they deem inappropriate content for both children and adults. However down load a VPN and you are back to open access to the internet. In Australia the govt doesn't block but monitors and at times baits those accessing certain content such as child pornograghy, animal pornn as well as terrorist websites etc (I have a friend who basically works with a govt agency that does all this) and then acts when they have suitable evidence to proceed with a conviction.
So whats the answer?
No idea, its complicated, but I think 100% open unrestricted access for children is unlikely the right thing to do and there are certain websites that should be not just monitored, but blocked outright. But its a fine line of social censorship and expanding to political censorship.
I very much doubt the authors of the "freedom of speech" polcies of the 18th and 19th century had any idea about how this works with the internet.
Re: Political discussion
Swift will love this one.
USA used to export around $10B pa of Soy Beans to China.
Additionally USAID used to be a large buyer of USA Soy beans, its funding was cut to zero and majority of its aid spending was into the USA economy.
In 2025 due to USA's big beautiful tariffs and elimination of USAID, USA will have sold ZERO Soy Beans to China and zero USA Soy beans used in global support of people in starvation zones (which includes GAZA) and now require a $10B subsidy despite cancelling health funding because thats socialism.
And further, USA is now supporting Argentinian farmers in a $20B ballout, including Soy beans farmers and beef farmers both of which directly compete with the US farmers.
The shiitshow just becomes more shiit.
USA used to export around $10B pa of Soy Beans to China.
Additionally USAID used to be a large buyer of USA Soy beans, its funding was cut to zero and majority of its aid spending was into the USA economy.
In 2025 due to USA's big beautiful tariffs and elimination of USAID, USA will have sold ZERO Soy Beans to China and zero USA Soy beans used in global support of people in starvation zones (which includes GAZA) and now require a $10B subsidy despite cancelling health funding because thats socialism.
And further, USA is now supporting Argentinian farmers in a $20B ballout, including Soy beans farmers and beef farmers both of which directly compete with the US farmers.
The shiitshow just becomes more shiit.
Re: Political discussion
The Gun control debate.
Disclaimer : I used to own a gun. I moved top Qld in 1998 on what I thought was a 9mth contract and then return, the job continued, love came, I had no reason to return, I had the house packed remotely, the movers wouldn't ship the gun so it was surrendered on my behalf to the Tas police and destroyed. I'm not anti-gun and would buy one again if the situation suited my lifestyle, ie living on large land holding or easy access to same. I don't see a reason to have one in the suburbs / small acerage living where they cannot be used and don't believe they are an advantage for preventing or defending against home intrusions.
Consider this, the average pro-gun activist makes claims that gun laws don't stop criminals only law abiding citizens. Looking at data from both past Australian mass shootings and USA mass shootings.
The average mass shooter is typically
- White
- Male
- Conservative background / politics
- Typically is or because started very strong politic views on certain topics in months leading up to the event / or mental state detiorated
- No previous criminal background
- Not / rarely on police radar
The average pro-gun activist profile
- White
- Male
- Conservative background / politics
- Often strongly opinuated views on politics
- No previous criminal background
- Not / rarely on police radar
Ironically criminal gun related violence victims typically are known to the shooter, ie domestic, gang related etc and less some poor random.
Disclaimer : I used to own a gun. I moved top Qld in 1998 on what I thought was a 9mth contract and then return, the job continued, love came, I had no reason to return, I had the house packed remotely, the movers wouldn't ship the gun so it was surrendered on my behalf to the Tas police and destroyed. I'm not anti-gun and would buy one again if the situation suited my lifestyle, ie living on large land holding or easy access to same. I don't see a reason to have one in the suburbs / small acerage living where they cannot be used and don't believe they are an advantage for preventing or defending against home intrusions.
Consider this, the average pro-gun activist makes claims that gun laws don't stop criminals only law abiding citizens. Looking at data from both past Australian mass shootings and USA mass shootings.
The average mass shooter is typically
- White
- Male
- Conservative background / politics
- Typically is or because started very strong politic views on certain topics in months leading up to the event / or mental state detiorated
- No previous criminal background
- Not / rarely on police radar
The average pro-gun activist profile
- White
- Male
- Conservative background / politics
- Often strongly opinuated views on politics
- No previous criminal background
- Not / rarely on police radar
Ironically criminal gun related violence victims typically are known to the shooter, ie domestic, gang related etc and less some poor random.
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Re: Political discussion
The American 2nd amendment is only a thing because of what was going on between the American colonists or convicts and the British in the late 18th centuryrtt_rules wrote: Fri Oct 17, 2025 4:12 pm The Gun control debate.
Disclaimer : I used to own a gun. I moved top Qld in 1998 on what I thought was a 9mth contract and then return, the job continued, love came, I had no reason to return, I had the house packed remotely, the movers wouldn't ship the gun so it was surrendered on my behalf to the Tas police and destroyed. I'm not anti-gun and would buy one again if the situation suited my lifestyle, ie living on large land holding or easy access to same. I don't see a reason to have one in the suburbs / small acerage living where they cannot be used and don't believe they are an advantage for preventing or defending against home intrusions.
Consider this, the average pro-gun activist makes claims that gun laws don't stop criminals only law abiding citizens. Looking at data from both past Australian mass shootings and USA mass shootings.
The average mass shooter is typically
- White
- Male
- Conservative background / politics
- Typically is or because started very strong politic views on certain topics in months leading up to the event / or mental state detiorated
- No previous criminal background
- Not / rarely on police radar
The average pro-gun activist profile
- White
- Male
- Conservative background / politics
- Often strongly opinuated views on politics
- No previous criminal background
- Not / rarely on police radar
Ironically criminal gun related violence victims typically are known to the shooter, ie domestic, gang related etc and less some poor random.
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Re: Political discussion
Why Trump hit Brazil with a 50% tariff.
There are a few underlying reasons but the key one was the Brazilian app, "PIX".
5 years ago the Brazilian govt introduced the payment mobile phone app "PIX", China has similar with Wechat pay and especially Alipay which I've used extensively in China and really the only way to buy almost anything in China including Maccas.
The way it works is the app is free to download and connects to your bank account and when you scan the QR code to buy, the fee is a flat 0.22%, no further chanrges. ie 22c for each $100.
When you go to buy something, you simply scan the QR code, then it pops up pay merchant X and enter the price. Electronic QR codes may include the price automatically on the screen for which you simply press ok. In China taxi's and small shops have a printed QR code on a sign or similar. In MACCAS for example on the screen it comes up on the screen for you to scan.
You can generate your own QR code to receive payment from a friend or other you can send via whatsapp, messenger, email etc.
Why does Trump not like it?
1. 93% of Brazlians now use PIX daily
2. Its effectively eliminated a large chunk of Visa / Mastercard business and as major reduction transaction payments leaving Brazil to USA companies.
3. While the Brazilian govt never blocked / restricted Visa or Mastercard business and does not impact on the USA by other means, the action effectively undermined their business for the benefit of Brazilian citizens through reduced fees. And think more importantly provdes a busines model for other govts to follow.
Benefits for Brazilians is that PIX has taken over alot of cash transactions meaning locals are caring less cash and less likely to carry credit cards which makes them less attractive to pick pocketing, muggings, hang bag theft etc.
Could Australia follow?
Difficult, PIX is owned by the Brazilian govt where as Alipay and Wechatpay in China is I believe privately owned so you either nationalise existing private sector by default or create domestic monopolies or quazi monopolies. Neither of which is generally not supported in Australia.
However the alt for Australians not wanting to support USA credit card companies is moving to phone payments like Samsung pay which do not involve USA companies like Apple pay, but if it simply pays via your credit card accout, then nothing gained.
As for the "cash" argument, need to read the room on that one and its not free as the govt needs to print it and the banks need to manage it, none of which is free.
There are a few underlying reasons but the key one was the Brazilian app, "PIX".
5 years ago the Brazilian govt introduced the payment mobile phone app "PIX", China has similar with Wechat pay and especially Alipay which I've used extensively in China and really the only way to buy almost anything in China including Maccas.
The way it works is the app is free to download and connects to your bank account and when you scan the QR code to buy, the fee is a flat 0.22%, no further chanrges. ie 22c for each $100.
When you go to buy something, you simply scan the QR code, then it pops up pay merchant X and enter the price. Electronic QR codes may include the price automatically on the screen for which you simply press ok. In China taxi's and small shops have a printed QR code on a sign or similar. In MACCAS for example on the screen it comes up on the screen for you to scan.
You can generate your own QR code to receive payment from a friend or other you can send via whatsapp, messenger, email etc.
Why does Trump not like it?
1. 93% of Brazlians now use PIX daily
2. Its effectively eliminated a large chunk of Visa / Mastercard business and as major reduction transaction payments leaving Brazil to USA companies.
3. While the Brazilian govt never blocked / restricted Visa or Mastercard business and does not impact on the USA by other means, the action effectively undermined their business for the benefit of Brazilian citizens through reduced fees. And think more importantly provdes a busines model for other govts to follow.
Benefits for Brazilians is that PIX has taken over alot of cash transactions meaning locals are caring less cash and less likely to carry credit cards which makes them less attractive to pick pocketing, muggings, hang bag theft etc.
Could Australia follow?
Difficult, PIX is owned by the Brazilian govt where as Alipay and Wechatpay in China is I believe privately owned so you either nationalise existing private sector by default or create domestic monopolies or quazi monopolies. Neither of which is generally not supported in Australia.
However the alt for Australians not wanting to support USA credit card companies is moving to phone payments like Samsung pay which do not involve USA companies like Apple pay, but if it simply pays via your credit card accout, then nothing gained.
As for the "cash" argument, need to read the room on that one and its not free as the govt needs to print it and the banks need to manage it, none of which is free.
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Re: Political discussion
More proof that in 2025 the Australian Labor Party are right-wing at best. Not centre-right, that's Teal territory.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/lab ... /fxtw14lr2
not/shown/in/url: Article mentions that it's intended for people wanted for serious crimes. But it will only apply to the poor like most laws are.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/lab ... /fxtw14lr2
not/shown/in/url: Article mentions that it's intended for people wanted for serious crimes. But it will only apply to the poor like most laws are.
Re: Political discussion
TBH, I don't have an issue with thisHeihachi_73 wrote: Sat Nov 01, 2025 8:22 pm More proof that in 2025 the Australian Labor Party are right-wing at best. Not centre-right, that's Teal territory.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/lab ... /fxtw14lr2
not/shown/in/url: Article mentions that it's intended for people wanted for serious crimes. But it will only apply to the poor like most laws are.
The cancellation, on advice from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) or Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), would apply to a person on a "warrant in respect of a serious violent or sexual offence".
The legislation could be used if a person was evading police or was a threat to the safety of a community.
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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke would have the discretion to make the ultimate call on payment cancellations.
The powers sit with the minister responsible for AFP and ASIO, departments that have been consolidated under Burke, previously sitting under the attorney-general.
In a statement to SBS News, Burke said: "the Government shouldn't be paying people to hide from police".
The govt is stopping taxpayers money being used by a person on the run to support themselves, classic case in point is Desmond Freeman.
Its not automatic, its done on a case by case basis and doesn't automatically mean families will be left high and dry because one of the parents chooses not to live in a civilised manner and respect others welbeing and property.
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Re: Political discussion
Trump getting friendly with his terrorist mates again (Orbán this time).
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Heard of keeping your frenemies closer? Very smart legend.
Re: Political discussion
To be fair, Hungary was always a problem for sanctions as it was basically only connected supplied from the east for gas (~80%), oil (~45%) and electricty (significant import), although reducing over the last decade. Even its new nuclear power station is being financed by Russia.
Hungary has drifted from Putin's bro to one trying to find a middle ground, clearly for their own purposes but still.
Hungary has drifted from Putin's bro to one trying to find a middle ground, clearly for their own purposes but still.