Re: General Discussions Reply #810 – May 26, 2022, 07:50:45 am The mentality of many Americans leaves much to be desired. And it will continue until some ruthless action comes into force. Quote Selected
Re: General Discussions Reply #811 – May 26, 2022, 09:19:21 am Unless restrictions are imposed at the Federal level, the laxest State will undermine any States that try to take some action. For instance, Chicago has restrictions such as background checks but they can be easily avoided by driving a mere 27 kilometres to gun shops in Gary, Indiana where guns can be bought over the counter without any waiting period and without a licence. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: General Discussions Reply #812 – May 26, 2022, 12:44:50 pm I wonder why Ed Curnow hates the Cats now, obviously there is his history, but he use to barrack for them?I suspect it will be related to being stuck as an AFLPA representative with the Dangerfield as AFLPA President, that would surely be grating! Quote Selected
Re: General Discussions Reply #813 – May 26, 2022, 12:48:18 pm I heard this on radio at lunchtime and had to share it, this comes out of an early series of the Batchelor, and relates to a famous or infamous participant Laurina Fleure who describe one of Adelaide's famous Pie Floaters as a Dirty Street Pie!"Laurina Fleure, from Dirty Street Pie to Up the Duff, a common fate for many a SA female!"Of course for those not quite in the know, the Pie Floater from the van outside the old Casino was Adelaide's equivalent of the 2am Souva! Quote Selected Last Edit: May 26, 2022, 12:49:55 pm by LP
Re: General Discussions Reply #814 – May 26, 2022, 01:07:38 pm Quote from: LP – on May 26, 2022, 12:48:18 pmOf course for those not quite in the know, the Pie Floater from the van outside the old Casino was Adelaide's equivalent of the 2am Souva! From Ulysses (no longer there) in High St Northcote at 3:30am? Quote Selected
Re: General Discussions Reply #815 – May 26, 2022, 01:39:46 pm Quote from: Gointocarlton – on May 26, 2022, 01:07:38 pm From Ulysses (no longer there) in High St Northcote at 3:30am?I can't recall the name, but the place for those heading SE was in Bridge Road Richmond, there were two 24hr shops not far apart and down the road from the Epworth, one selling flowers and the other selling souva! Oddly, but perhaps not surprisingly, they had a similar synergy to Laurina's Dirty Street Pie, in that new Dads were often the flower shop's big customers after hours, which might have been caused and effect related to late night Souva a few doors down! Quote Selected Last Edit: May 26, 2022, 01:41:45 pm by LP
Re: General Discussions Reply #816 – May 26, 2022, 08:01:50 pm Interesting that the 'good guys with a gun' don't always rise to the occasion to stop the bad guy with a gun. The school resource officer who refused to go inside Parklands school to confront the killer is going for trial as a result of his cowardice. Now, it looks like police who attended the school shooting in Texas also refused to go in soon after the incident started despite being called out by bystanders. Apparently, some bystanders discussed taking action when the police didn't: Texas Shooting Onlookers Say Police Were 'Unprepared,' Didn't Go Into School, Huffpost.If the Republicans want to argue that arming everyone will help stop killers running amok, it would be useful if armed police showed they had the guts to intervene occasionally. But of course teachers will turn into Rambo if they're required to carry guns at school. They're paid so much to teach that it's only fair to expect them to exhibit more courage than trained police. Quote Selected Last Edit: May 26, 2022, 08:05:45 pm by Mav
Re: General Discussions Reply #817 – May 26, 2022, 08:48:34 pm Quote from: LP – on May 26, 2022, 01:39:46 pmI can't recall the name, but the place for those heading SE was in Bridge Road Richmond, there were two 24hr shops not far apart and down the road from the Epworth, one selling flowers and the other selling souva! Oddly, but perhaps not surprisingly, they had a similar synergy to Laurina's Dirty Street Pie, in that new Dads were often the flower shop's big customers after hours, which might have been caused and effect related to late night Souva a few doors down! Hollywood palace was one. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: General Discussions Reply #818 – May 27, 2022, 08:20:14 am Quote from: Thryleon – on May 26, 2022, 08:48:34 pmHollywood palace was one.Hollywood's When I was working on the newspapers in Flinder St we use to drive up to Hollywood's and get a souva or more usually a steak sandwich to go. Life isn't all that glamorous when you working on newspapers at 4am! Quote Selected Last Edit: May 27, 2022, 08:21:58 am by LP 1 Likes
Re: General Discussions Reply #819 – May 27, 2022, 09:36:15 am Quote from: Mav – on May 26, 2022, 09:19:21 amUnless restrictions are imposed at the Federal level, the laxest State will undermine any States that try to take some action. For instance, Chicago has restrictions such as background checks but they can be easily avoided by driving a mere 27 kilometres to gun shops in Gary, Indiana where guns can be bought over the counter without any waiting period and without a licence. This is the crux of the problem, no central control, States doing their own thing and Politicians too worried about the gun lobby and the backlash with regards votes.The guns will go underground for sure but any reduction is a win and lives will be saved.. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: General Discussions Reply #820 – May 27, 2022, 10:25:07 am Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on May 27, 2022, 09:36:15 amThis is the crux of the problem, no central control, States doing their own thing and Politicians too worried about the gun lobby and the backlash with regards votes.The guns will go underground for sure but any reduction is a win and lives will be saved..The tail wags the dog in the US, EOS. Quote Selected
Re: General Discussions Reply #821 – May 27, 2022, 10:34:58 am We tend to look at the USA as similar to our states. Some minor differences, but basically not a significant. I've lived in three states and spent a fair bit of time in another. Once you settle in folks are pretty much the same.Apart from a common language the USA is more like the countries of Europe in the differences across the nation. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: General Discussions Reply #822 – May 27, 2022, 11:30:53 am Maybe it's time to break up the USA in much the same way the USSR was unilaterally disassembled, while you are at it probably do the EU as well! Quote Selected
Re: General Discussions Reply #823 – May 27, 2022, 02:41:44 pm Quote from: Gointocarlton – on May 27, 2022, 10:25:07 amThe tail wags the dog in the US, EOS.In the USA, democracy is a tool used to control the masses. No matter who they vote for, the same gun lobbyists and arms dealers rule the nation. War is extremely profitable for the USA. They are as much an arms dealer universally and reserve the best weapons for themselves. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: General Discussions Reply #824 – May 28, 2022, 12:20:43 am Quote from: Thryleon – on May 27, 2022, 02:41:44 pmIn the USA, democracy is a tool used to control the masses. No matter who they vote for, the same gun lobbyists and arms dealers rule the nation. War is extremely profitable for the USA. They are as much an arms dealer universally and reserve the best weapons for themselves.Yep, nothing like a good war to kick start the USA economy.....Check out old rocker and gun nut Ted Nugent who is a fine example of why the USA is a mad house, its Ted vs Piers Morgan on his talk show.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_iiTnZsYdY Quote Selected