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[LarryB!]

Chinese culture has a more robust history and better command on the nuances of the present than Australian culture. It is a newer older better option.

Once you have tried it on for a few years I will be curious to see what you think.

Chinese culture is for Chinese...in China.
Chinese food, a different matter.

Seems your plan for downunder will have to wait a while...

"Execrcise Talisman Sabre 2023 , being held from 21 July to 4 August, looks very different from previous iterations of this biennial event on Australian shores. One reason for this is the changing security landscape, as China grows evermore beligerent, and Russia has become bogged down in a war of attrition in Ukraine."

"In addition to the two key partners of Australia and the US, forces from Canada, Fiji, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, Tonga,and the UK were all participating."

Seems 'my' COUSAN idea is gaining momentum as the world wakes up to what's going on.

It's simple really;

First they came for Taiwan
And I did not speak out
Because I was not Taiwan.

Then they came for Australia
And I did not speak out
Because I was not Australia.

Then they came for South Korea
And I did not speak out
Because I was not South Korea.

Then they came for Indonesia
And I did not speak out
Because I was not Indonesia.

Then they came for me
And there was no one left
To speak out for me.

First they came for Taiwan and Biden said, Step back, Jack! You do not want ANY of this smoke!



https://www.voanews.com/a/biden-ends-g7-summit-with-a-warning-to-china-on-taiwan/7102925.html

[LarryB!]

The G O P loves Oz




Senator Roger Wicker, Republican of Mississippi, blocked an effort to include language approving the transfer of nuclear submarines to Australia in a bid to pressure the Biden administration to put more money toward submarine production in the United States.

His protest was endorsed by Senator Susan Collins of Maine, the top Republican on the Appropriations Committee, and Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the minority leader.


https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/27/us/politics/senate-passes-bipartisan-defense-bill.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

[bambu.]

Republicans need a reformation.

[facilitatorn]

If by that you mean a grand flushing and washing out to sea, I agree with you that they do.

[bambu.]

More than 600 females are raped/sexually assaulted every day in America.
If only all women in America carried guns 24/7/365 and were expert in their use.
That number could be reduced to zero.
...which would be wonderful.

[facilitatorn]

You should invite all our gun advocates to a big convention at your place Bambu, if only so we can deny them re-entry.

That would also be wonderful.

[Hairy Lime]

More than 600 females are raped/sexually assaulted every day in America.
If only all women in America carried guns 24/7/365 and were expert in their use.
That number could be reduced to zero.
...which would be wonderful.

It would also be wonderful if people like you stopped excusing toxic male behavior every time someone accused a rugby player you like of sexual assault. You never see the connection between the excuses you make and how that enables the worst behavior.

[bambu.]

More than 600 females are raped/sexually assaulted every day in America.
If only all women in America carried guns 24/7/365 and were expert in their use.
That number could be reduced to zero.
...which would be wonderful.

It would also be wonderful if people like you stopped excusing toxic male behavior every time someone accused a rugby player you like of sexual assault. You never see the connection between the excuses you make and how that enables the worst behavior.

Some women lie about sexual assault.
Some women lie about domestic violence.
Men too.
. 2 men lied about a woman in Melb, a teacher...said she sexually assaulted them in a tent at a party in her backyard when they were aged 8.
She was convicted and put in prison. Her husband had received a $1m compensation payment.
Her sisters fought for her. Her conviction was overturned she was set free.
. Footballer 'SKD' was charged with 'historic' domestic violence assault. [he had asked the woman to leave his apartment permanently]
Had a trial. He was found not guilty, because he was not guilty.
. Plead guilty to groping a woman after having consumed 15+ drinks in a pub...age 24...'a good man' otherwise, working to improve the lives of autistic children, and having made not small donations to children's charities over time.
I just say he should not be put in prison, but made serve the community for 18 months instead, while being allowed to work. His good name ruined, among the public shame.

[facilitatorn]

You had him shot in the post to which you are replying to the reply of. Make up your mind.

[Oiled]

You had him shot in the post to which you are replying to the reply of. Make up your mind.

[FlyingVProd]

The refugees would be better at nice campgrounds in California instead of homeless on the streets of the cities such as San Francisco, Chicago, New York, etc. And areas such as Napa, Merced, Bakersfield, etc, are nice areas. And the Park Rangers and police can help to protect the refugees at the campgrounds, and the unions can help the refugees to find jobs.

Salute,

Tony V.

[FlyingVProd]

When I worked at Universal Studios then we had our own Police Department, and all of the cops worked for us, and that is how it should feel with all police, the cops need to be there to protect and serve and the citizens need to all feel like the cops work for us, the same way I felt at Universal when we had our own police department.

And my Great Grandfather was chief of police of Denver, Colorado, in the 1920s. So, the police are regular people in our communities. And I was friends with the chief of police here in Anaheim, John Welter, from when I was in Kiwanis International.

We need to all feel like we have our own private police force, we need to feel like the cops are there to serve and protect us.

Salute,

Tony V.

[bambu.]

You had him shot in the post to which you are replying to the reply of. Make up your mind.

There are gropers, then there a rapists...then there are those who are intoxicated in a pub or club who, having chatted to a woman stranger while both seated on a sofa, when the woman says she's leaving and rises to go, put their hand on the woman's outer thigh above her clothes, urging her to return...then find themselves charged with sexual assault. Public shame, assaulted a woman. Plead guilty, stand before the judge for sentencing.
Married footballer, 30 something, loved by all, headlines "X sexually touches a woman in a club, has been charged". Intoxicated, from country town in another state...the team in Sydney for a match...was one case.
Good name almost ruined.
Found guilty...judge saw it for what it was, a good man who didn't mean any harm, just wanted to talk...he being "Mr Have a Chat".
The footy governing body banned him for a few games and directed that he must visit all 16 footy clubs and confess his sin, giving a lecture on how bad his behaviour was...or something.
Anyway, the visits never happened, the governing body was told their idea was 'rubbish'.
No wonder guys are running a mile from dating, and being in clubs and pubs today....as general rule.
Saw a woman on Youtube complaining that "men no longer need real women for marriage, there's porn".

Shoot the rapists, but maybe have mercy on drunk guys in bars who just want to chat...or not...gotta be able to justify all shootings though.

[Hairy Lime]

You had him shot in the post to which you are replying to the reply of. Make up your mind.

There are gropers, then there a rapists...then there are those who are intoxicated in a pub or club who, having chatted to a woman stranger while both seated on a sofa, when the woman says she's leaving and rises to go, put their hand on the woman's outer thigh above her clothes, urging her to return...then find themselves charged with sexual assault. Public shame, assaulted a woman. Plead guilty, stand before the judge for sentencing.
Married footballer, 30 something, loved by all, headlines "X sexually touches a woman in a club, has been charged". Intoxicated, from country town in another state...the team in Sydney for a match...was one case.
Good name almost ruined.
Found guilty...judge saw it for what it was, a good man who didn't mean any harm, just wanted to talk...he being "Mr Have a Chat".
The footy governing body banned him for a few games and directed that he must visit all 16 footy clubs and confess his sin, giving a lecture on how bad his behaviour was...or something.
Anyway, the visits never happened, the governing body was told their idea was 'rubbish'.
No wonder guys are running a mile from dating, and being in clubs and pubs today....as general rule.
Saw a woman on Youtube complaining that "men no longer need real women for marriage, there's porn".

Shoot the rapists, but maybe have mercy on drunk guys in bars who just want to chat...or not...gotta be able to justify all shootings though.

I knew you would eventually make my point.

[facilitatorn]

Bambi is every six year old ever trying to work his way into an adult conversation.