The Thread about Nothing....

VadarStrikesBack said:

The Prime Minister of this country is one of the most incredible [censored] to have ever disgraced the position and have no credibility or leadership capability.

I won't argue with that statement. Do you have the misfortune to be living near the VIC/NSW border at the present time?

I’d pretty much agree with what vadar is saying. The problems aren’t in border communities, there is [censored] all Covid there but they are copping it. Cops manning roadblocks, but any [censored] is allowed to wander off of a plane or ship with little or no challenge whatsoever. Example one. Potato head coming back from the US and spreading Covid cooties.

Also, this is nearly as [censored] as Covid. I’ll be washing my hair that day.
https://www.uci.org/news/2020/the-uci-confirms-dates-of-the-first-uci-cycling-esports-world-championships

I’m going to direct the next Batman movie and it will be filmed IN COMPLETE PITCH BLACK DARK, because I’m edgy.[ATTACH=full]4705[/ATTACH]

Fun FACT: Some Doctors in Victoria are hiring private charters to fly them to and from their NSW regional properties. I know this because I know the company involved.

Then you have wealthy [censored] from Melbourne floating around (up and down the east coast) in their private yachts (apparently).

The joke is on YOU in Melbourne (and me in regional Victoria obviously).

I've basically backed Daniel Andrews for a period of time now. IF you now want to legislate the ability to apply up to 12 months of emergency powers - simple answer is GET [censored]. Month by Month on that [censored] [censored]. I dont give a [censored] how much of a 'hassle' that is for you.

A batman mask would be about as effective as 99.9% of the face masks being worn by the general population in Victoria in regards to protecting you and others from Covid.

I'm not even convinced social distancing of 1.5 metres is demonstrably effective at mitigating transmission. I mean its prudent nonetheless but in face of a localised outbreak I highly doubt its protecting you.

Without straying into 'Pete Evans' territory here...BUT we absolutely have to debate this Oxford Vaccine. Thats reasonable. I dont think most people think it is - they just want the jab ASAP. There better be some serious data provided and we better have a very [censored] clear understanding of the virus and any vaccine associated contraindications.

I'm normally on the 'woke' side of the fence regarding the need for a collectivist approach to the situation but right now i'm completely shocked people are not willing to do their own due diligence and question more. i'm not convinced anyone has a serious handle on the situation least of all our Prime Minister.

Did I question Sweden's approach? Absolutely. Its a risky approach. But they trusted and believed in their community to support each other. Their road hasn't been easier but WOW imagine living in a society where you could back 99% of the community to naturally apply sensible measures to mitigate an insidious virus.

We are a long way from living in a connected, supportive and honest society. We live in a Nanny/Police state - and if you read enough history you come to realise that this is all Australia has ever been.

Looks like they have rolled over today and local residents are getting free movement across border again within 7 to 10 days. I can put my pitch fork away by the looks of things. They must have seen the storm coming....

Epic rants, Vadar. Perhaps Dan is a lurker on the TAN 😄

Called it on the rich [censored] in yachts too. It’s in the press

Wilchemy said:

Epic rants, Vadar. Perhaps Dan is a lurker on the TAN 😄

Thanks and apology for the rants - more out of self preservation. If not to the TAN then most certainly to NSW Police next time over the border and I already have had one major barny with them at a border crossing going toe to toe - this yielded one current outstanding formal complaint against them.

That was last month. Just last week the missus and I were detained and lectured for over 15 minutes for not having a valid permit by a cop just arrived from Sydney who proceeded to tell us he is getting too many emails and doesn't read them. Of course we later established that we did have absolutely the correct permit and he was a total clueless nufty. But the ARROGANCE of them in the moment - its breathtaking and makes you utterly question any future interactions with them. I mean lets face it - every second high school drop out is choosing to join 'The Force' and they get pumped up into a sick organisational culture. The Police Force is the second most pathetic public service you can choose - second only to the ATO.

I will never forget the AFP Officer (I used to play football with his brother) would say 'yeah the courts are a joke we wouldn't arrest people if they aren't guilty' and he was dead serious. Their culture is bankrupt but they are virtually untouchable politically.

The [censored] that has gone down over the past 8 weeks on the border courtesy of NSW State Government policy enacted by Service NSW and NSW Police is beyond pathetic. They are lucky they have backed down regarding border residents or I would have turned an absolute fury on them. [censored].

Over and out!

It’s been ages since we have had an ace massive rant on the TAN (beepers excluded). It almost makes the lockdown and border closures worth it.

Lama is in happy clappers monthly. Go with god Lama. He’s wiv da angles now.

I’d buy that mag, except the content lacks [censored] and I got the tour guide instead.

BTW, the internet has [censored] the cycling mag market. Can’t get pro cycling or Rouleur or road bike action or cycling plus in the local newsagents anymore, it’s mtb [censored] or bisexualcycling Australia only. I’ve let my Rouleur subscription lapse because the [censored] forget to send reminders and [censored] it all up last year as well and it’s expensive and I’m pov now. I got a Peloton subscription instead (more issues for less money) but the mag still hasn’t turned up yet. [censored].

Speaking of the newsagent, the one I go to recently halved the shelving for magazines. There is [censored] all there. Even the papers, they have a small stack of the Hun, a couple of AFRs for [censored], and I don’t reckon I’ve noticed an Age or Australian there in yonks. Luckily I don’t care as they are all [censored]. The shop is Tatts, some cards and stationery, a bit of Daryl Lee, [censored] sports memorabilia and a book shop now. The other newsagent moved in to a premises half the old shops size. Financial guru classic1 hot tip, don’t invest in print media or newsagents. Beat that for financial advice Kochie you cnut.

Heading off today for a ride over on the East Coast of Malaysia for a few days of head-clearing (and pro’ly rain-drenching). Modern Lovers to get me in the mood for a pre-dawn start...

classic1 said:

Lama is in happy clappers monthly. Go with god Lama. He’s wiv da angles now.

RIP

After riding 500km to Pulau Duyong to take large format pic’s of the traditional boatbuilding, I arrived to find my favourite Gitzo tripod had decided to abandon the ride. I recalled hearing a ‘tinkling’ sound, reminiscent of the gentle oscillations of carbon fibre on asphalt, and have some GoPro footage that shows the tripod abandoning ship.
Oh, well - Looks like I can park the 4x5 and all its ancillary kit for the remainder of the trip, and enjoy it for what it is (The 4x5 was really just an excuse for getting out of Dodge for a few days). I’ll have to resort to video for the rest of it.

So..... TdF starts tonight. I notice Gary Gatt has been replaced by Guillaume Brahimi.

Monsieur Gate has retired.

Ah bon! Je préfère Monsieur Brahimi.

I prefer the English language, just like Jesus spoke.

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DPF Chadwick Boseman. I had no idea who this bloke was until all of a sudden the interwebs had a meltdown about him carking it and went into a universal bout of grieving not seen since Mark David Chapman accidentally killed John Lennon while trying to shoot Yoko Ono.

Apparently he was in Black Batman or something. I saw it on tv once and fell asleep and didn’t get all the fuss made about it, just like with all the other superhero movies that aren’t called Deadpool. I suppose falling asleep during Black Batman means I’m not woke and I’m overdue a social media pile on, which is [censored] because if they made a movie about a Black Cougar I’d be all over that [censored].

I guess I’m no longer a bit out of touch with popular culture, now I’m completely out of touch. FWIW I still don’t know any Kanye West songs and prefer to keep it that way.