Unless I'm misreading it and devoid of greater context for the talk, that series of quotes reads to me like that the Minister was pulled into an ad hoc press conference (my understanding of a doorstop).
He was saying that there wasn't anything to report at that time and if there was, he would have called his own press conference.
Like, I'm not saying standing in defence of what the fuck the LNP is up to re refugees, but it seems to me that those quotes have been misinterpreted
Unless I'm misreading it and devoid of greater context for the talk, that series of quotes reads to me like that the Minister was pulled into an ad hoc press conference (my understanding of a doorstop).
He was saying that there wasn't anything to report at that time and if there was, he would have called his own press conference.
Like, I'm not saying standing in defence of what the fuck the LNP is up to re refugees, but it seems to me that those quotes have been misinterpreted
As I recall it happened just after a people-smuggling vessel was intercepted and diverted. It was actually a while back and the details are fuzzy, I'd have to look it up. But it definitely was more a case of "what boat?look over there!" than a reporter playing gotcha.
Unless I'm misreading it and devoid of greater context for the talk, that series of quotes reads to me like that the Minister was pulled into an ad hoc press conference (my understanding of a doorstop).
He was saying that there wasn't anything to report at that time and if there was, he would have called his own press conference.
Like, I'm not saying standing in defence of what the fuck the LNP is up to re refugees, but it seems to me that those quotes have been misinterpreted
As I recall it happened just after a people-smuggling vessel was intercepted and diverted. It was actually a while back and the details are fuzzy, I'd have to look it up. But it definitely was more a case of "what boat?look over there!" than a reporter playing gotcha.
Ah, okay. in that case yeah, it's as preposterous as it sounds!
So I went and looked it up, that interview was from last June when the boat full of asylum seekers was stranded off Christmas Island in heavy storms, and he said there were 'no significant events' going on at sea. I remember at the time thinking it was a spectacular attempt to ignore both reality and the humanity of refugees.
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Looks like I have an interview coming up for a new role! Somewhere in the UAE.
Feelings: mixed.
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Ayyy I managed to get a job! first in a long while. Basically an office monkey for a sheetmetal manufacturer, pretty much dedicated to roof flashing (gutters etc.)
The company is the perfect size and seems geared towards the right thing (increase in productivity means branching out, not layoffs).
You would think at some point I would get tired of being disappointed by the LNP and would cease looking for some kind of balance
if you make a genuine attempt to be fair and even-handed in your assessment of political situations it allows you to be so much more appalled when they fail to live up to even your generous standards
My doctor says my appal gland has been overworked, so I try to give it a break by assuming everyone is a selfish short-sighted dickweasel until proven otherwise
Frankly in aus politics this rarely steers me wrong
Ayyy I managed to get a job! first in a long while. Basically an office monkey for a sheetmetal manufacturer, pretty much dedicated to roof flashing (gutters etc.)
The company is the perfect size and seems geared towards the right thing (increase in productivity means branching out, not layoffs).
Looks like the boyfriend is indeed coming over to Perth for a visit soon. Should be here from the last week of July, staying for... Well, at least a week. Not sure exactly how long since I need to work out some details like getting some work off and where he's going to stay (and when) while we're in Perth and not visiting my best friend down in Bussleton.
Regardless, we'll have to organise a board game session while he's in town!
I'll be boarding with three fellow students. $180 a week... but it includes bills AND meals. Like, every meal. And apparently the landlady is an excellent cook.
I'll be going to check the place out on Saturday, at a party one of the leaving tenants is holding. I'll probably be moving in next week!
Also I got to meet a whole bunch of cool people that I'll be hanging around for the next year. It really has been a lovely day!
Shepparton has a full on Pizza Hut that is still operating in full on 90's mode
I know the Sizzler in Morley was still clinging desperately to life, I wandered in there a little while ago. It looked EXACTLY the same as it did back in the mid 90's...
Shepparton has a full on Pizza Hut that is still operating in full on 90's mode
I know the Sizzler in Morley was still clinging desperately to life, I wandered in there a little while ago. It looked EXACTLY the same as it did back in the mid 90's...
Complete with the lady puking in the salad bar and hiding it under some lettuce?
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Cortunately I never suffered witnessing shenanigans like that any time I was there. I just used to get a plate of spaghetti, a plate of the potato skins, and then about 3 or 4 bowls of ice cream covered in sprinkles.
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Why yes, I DO currently need to lose some weight, how did you know?
I am staying with my parents in Box Hill South and me and my mum just hid from some religious doorknockers. I wonder if they were @Somestickguy 's friends?
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KincaidYou're standing on my neckKuwaitRegistered Userregular
Oh, that was me. Sorry.
But seriously, do you have a moment to discuss letting Cthulhu devour your heart?
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He was saying that there wasn't anything to report at that time and if there was, he would have called his own press conference.
Like, I'm not saying standing in defence of what the fuck the LNP is up to re refugees, but it seems to me that those quotes have been misinterpreted
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As I recall it happened just after a people-smuggling vessel was intercepted and diverted. It was actually a while back and the details are fuzzy, I'd have to look it up. But it definitely was more a case of "what boat?look over there!" than a reporter playing gotcha.
It couldn't be any more palpable if it was run through a PalpMax 4000.
Ah, okay. in that case yeah, it's as preposterous as it sounds!
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So they can just make a law that says they can detain people offshore?
You would think at some point I would get tired of being disappointed by the LNP and would cease looking for some kind of balance
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Works well with @AJR 's avatar.
Feelings: mixed.
The company is the perfect size and seems geared towards the right thing (increase in productivity means branching out, not layoffs).
And the boss highballed my pay so hahahaaaaa
if you make a genuine attempt to be fair and even-handed in your assessment of political situations it allows you to be so much more appalled when they fail to live up to even your generous standards
What up folks?
Frankly in aus politics this rarely steers me wrong
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Congratulations! :biggrin:
Regardless, we'll have to organise a board game session while he's in town!
I think I have the offer I'm going with.
I'll be boarding with three fellow students. $180 a week... but it includes bills AND meals. Like, every meal. And apparently the landlady is an excellent cook.
I'll be going to check the place out on Saturday, at a party one of the leaving tenants is holding. I'll probably be moving in next week!
Also I got to meet a whole bunch of cool people that I'll be hanging around for the next year. It really has been a lovely day!
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better
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Shepparton has a full on Pizza Hut that is still operating in full on 90's mode
Made me a sad panda
On the flip side we've seen quite a few independent diners pop up recently that all seem to be doing really well.
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I know the Sizzler in Morley was still clinging desperately to life, I wandered in there a little while ago. It looked EXACTLY the same as it did back in the mid 90's...
Complete with the lady puking in the salad bar and hiding it under some lettuce?
...
Why yes, I DO currently need to lose some weight, how did you know?
Welp.
I didn't give blood often, since it's incredibly stressful for me and sometime they've just had to stop, but this is still mega irritating.
But seriously, do you have a moment to discuss letting Cthulhu devour your heart?
Vote Shub-Niggurath for strong family values
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