"Do you think we'd have the Internet in a communistic society?" And what about in a communisticalist society, Frogboy? "It's always ironic when someone sits back talking about the evils of capitalism on their personal computer that transmits their complaints all over the world via the Internet to milliosn of others who are also reading it on their personal computers." I'd call it appropriate. "Gees how pessi
The person you like is just another person, they are not a God, they are flawed, just like every other idiot you have ever foolishly fallen for in the past. I say rejoice in the fact that other people come to you for advice. There is nothing better than a friendship. After all, what is a relationship but a glorified chat with sex. You are wise because you aren't caught up in all that shit. You are a bit more of disinterested party. If the other per
Trina, as the real me, (as opposed to Champas who just replied to your reply on my blog), I'm glad you stayed. I didn't read the controversial blog, I only heard about it from the person I think you are referring to as "friend". I think it's a tricky issue because blogging is a good way to get things off your chest, but as you and Wayne are discovering, it's also very public and emotions run high on the internet. Besides I can't lose both Furry and you
This is one of the unfortunate effects of the media placing so much emphasis on unreliable polling and also the US' non-compulsory voting system. I still wish you luck, but I think the best you can realistically hope for is Kerry. As for the Republicans' honesty, telling someone you're going to shoot them in the head before you do it doesn't make it a less reprehensible act.
"I tend to believe in enlightened self interest." And many Australians tend to believe in Santa Claus, but that doesn't mean parents shouldn't buy their kids Xmas presents simply because of a belief in a system that will never work. Well Trina finally finds a voice! I must say I'm surprised to see my political views lumped in with Muggaz. Much as I enjoy Muggaz' contributions, I've tended to think we differ politically. Nonetheless, M
Mignuna, I agree, and this is one of the things I keep telling my mate who has trouble with the girls. I think the thing is though, there are two ways to want a girl. If you are looking for a proper relationship, then your advice is sound. One has to be very patient for that sort of a match to come along however. Because not many people have patience they try to fill the void with sex or relationships that are not founded on a very deep connection or r
I agree Muggaz. It is an unfortunate thing really. I mean for a long time people who have been able to act on stage have not been the most morally upright people. They are often drunks, junkies and sluts/womanisers. There's no reason why someone who dreams of acting on the stage should be also a morally upstanding person. But unfortunately they are. And they really should accept this responsibility a bit better. Singers are much more guilty of this pro
Amanda Vanstone appeared on ABC TV earlier this year and I must say that in many parts of her performance I was impressed and I came to understand and appreciate better her stance on several issues. She also managed to summarise the conservative party’s economic policy.... “Well, I realised fairly early on that I was more to the Liberal camp … because I liked
He's done it! John Howard has said the words that we and the Aborignal people have been waiting years to hear: "I'm very sorry..." - Prime Minister John Howard John Howard has taken the first step towards Reconciliation by finally saying Sorry. The next step is to say it to the Aborigines who were forcibly taken from their mothers and fathers by
Great article Muggaz. I disagree with some of the sexist generalisations but in the sense that I can relate and know people who relate you make a good point and a good analysis that is applicable to a lot of fellers.
The Libertarians seem to be running on a very good platform. Good luck to you. I don't agree with you about the guns or the welfare system, but I can see also that in an American context these arguments are more valid than they would be here. Either way I think what you have said so far about the Libertairans' stance on several issues is to be commended for coming up with real alternatives for your country. It is a shame that media coverage is always s
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People have proposed that for real? Wow I was just modifying/stealing an old Sir Humphrey joke. It wasn't meant to be taken seriously. I mean yeah a lot of people who procreate shouldn't, but who's to make that judgment? There are a lot of things about poor people's values that I prefer to rich people's and vice versa. Everyone has something to contribute and if we could all get over dismissing each other's viewpoints just because we disagree with some
You seem to be under some weird delusion that QUT broadens the mind. Remember UQ-Think Deeper, Griffith-Think Smarter QUT-Uni for the real world (no thinking deeper, smarter or at all presumably). Of course as John Mayer says "I just found out there's no such thing as the real world, just a lie youve got to rise above". Qut; university for no such thing OR QUT: University for the Lie you've got to rise above Loved the blog Te
Be careful about having your pants scared off. That's what usually leads to babies. :>
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Furry, re 2) it's a good point you raise, but I don't think it contradicts the point I was making. If one believes abortion is okay, then one must believe there is a difference between a foetus and a teenager that makes it okay to "kill" one and not the other. I was pondering what that difference was. I agree with you that women AND MEN who have aboritions often go through horrific grief (I mean look, I watched those 2 episodes of Secret Life of Us, I'
This morning, the Australian reported that a senior person in the Defence Department has confessed that John Howard knew that the children overboard photos were a scam before the election was held. This morning Laurie Oakes was talking with Mr Howard... Oakes: Mr Howard what do you know about the allegations by a senior member of DFAT that you lied about chil
The thrust of Bolt's argument seems to be the fact that some of the signatories have said this before. So? They should be commended for relentlessly pursuing such an important issue as dishonesty by politicians of all stripes. What, does Bolt want to criticise them for being consisten (ie not backflipping( now? Or is he saying we should pay no attention to people who've shown their opinions to be biased in favour of one Party? Seems to me Bolt woul
Last week the Australian Labor Party agreed to vote in favour of a free trade agreement between Australia and the US that was the work of John Howard and George Bush. The Labor Party are the only party in Australian politics who officially admit to having members within their ranks who are Left wing, Right wing and Centre and who don’t always agree. The Labor Party’s
It would be hypocritical for us to say that we accept people from all over the world and in an effort to be a multicultural society we accept them all as Aussies and to then single out successful Kiwis as "really Kiwis".
I was surprised recently when I had the following conversation with a 5 year old: I know who God is Really Perita. How do you know who God is? I heard people talking about him. Oh right. Who is God then? He's the voice inside your head who tells you what to do and what not do. Kids can be so insightful because they can cut through adult bullshit. This is because they haven't learned adult bullshit yet and take things o
Thanks Brad.
hmmmm...I agree. That ain't easy because a I have a good mate who jokingly accuses me of being a compulsive liar. I had thought I was over it until one little white lie I told the other day. It seemed necessary. It wasn't harmful. In fact it was designed to do good and can't achieve anything bad. Except that which you say about eating away at me. But then if the good thing is achieved, then doesn't mean I did a good thing. What is inherently bad about
Can so relate Teegs.
A very inspiring piece mignuna. People care way too much about what other people are going to say that is negative. If it's negative, then ignore them because what they say is invalid. Life is here to be enjoyed. It's certainly not here to be wallowed in. That doesn't mean wallowing isn't sometimes unavoidable. But for your own sake you should always chase the rainbow.
This is interesting stuff Muggaz. I will keep on reading and taking stuff onboard into my own philosophy/religion.