Will the US military receive backlash from their allies for striking an unladen oil tanker that was sailing towards Iran?Why do some Australians say they don’t want Australia to become like the US, especially regarding gun culture and violence? Should parents be completely satisfied in their marriages to have regular faith-related conversations with their children?... See More »
Oh, when will they ever learn? Oh, when will they ever learn?I finally got fed up with the fanciful notion that the U.S. could have somehow knocked the Japanese out of the war early by invading, capturing and holding Iwo Jima in December 1942. So, I unloaded with a full broadside. Note to our British and... See More » (2)
Test Cricket Returns…….1st test v New Zealand at Lords today….nice to be back to the traditional June start. Five of the most memorable Tests at Lord’s England v Australia, 1896. England won by six wickets WG Grace’s last Test at Lord’s. The crowd were packed so... See More »
What's behind the falling fertility rates?In the USA it's 1.6 children per woman (data suggest it needs to be 2.1 or higher), while here in Australia it's around 1.4 children per woman. There are probably a heap of factors - cost of living hikes, raw costs of raising kids and being a... See More »
What's the most honest piece of advice you've ever gotten from a book, the kind that didn't feel good to read?Who has the right in this world to "do what they want" at the expense of others? Is there anyone? Why do people often grow the most during periods of discomfort? Why do playing games in relationships often lead to misunderstandings, and how can they... See More »
These people who are directly channeling Trumpism in Australia could one day be in charge of the country (+1)
Should Australia be getting nuclear subs from the USA? What does the USA expect in return?I don't see any legit reason why we need nuclear subs especially new or used Virginia class 're-badged' (like a shonky Geely electric car rebadged as a Volvo). I expect the USA will engineer in 'backdoors' to all the electronic systems so the US... See More »
Ebola response puts Trump on collision course with global health bodyPolitico reports: “The Trump administration has implemented some of the United States’ most stringent travel restrictions for infectious disease ever.” By Sophie Gardner and Carmen Paun “Donald Trump and the World Health Organization are teed up... See More »
Right Wing Stupid is not just AmericanIf we Australians needed proof that right wing quasi religious idiocy has taken over our conservative politics. (As if Pauline Hanson was not enough) Former failed Prime Minister Tony (The Jesuit) Abbott has been elected unopposed to the presidency... See More »
Do you think that the Democratic Party provides a forum for disdain of the Jewish people?Is it unusual to find people who have the legal right to work in the EU, UK, Canada, US, NZ & Australia? Are such people arguably some of the least restricted citizens in the world? They have almost all of the west under their belt as their oyster.
At the library“It is easy to mourn the lives we aren't living. Easy to wish we'd developed other talents, said yes to different offers. Easy to wish we'd worked harder, loved better, handled our finances more astutely, been more popular, stayed in the band,... See More »
The real reason why these interactions while walking next to the women felt too special and how its similar to one of my campus moment. Can you relateSo in my previous post I shared how yesterday I had 2 amazing interactions with women from Australia and Germany separately in Lavelle Road of our city Bangalore in India which is an upscale cosmopolitan area where the UB City luxury mall is. So I... See More »
I’m an immigrant I came to Australia as an immigrant child , with immigrant family, what would happen to me if one nation got voted and i haven’t takTaken no jobs
So I had some dynamic interactions today. What do you feel?So today at first in this shopping mart of Brigade road area of our city Bangalore in India which is cosmopolitan, I talked with older woman from Netherlands. She is mostly in her mid to late 40s and I am 25 but we had a decent brief interaction... See More »
May 25th in HistoryMay 26th 1521 Edict of Worms outlaws Martin Luther and his followers. On 26th May 1568 a congress of 'bards and musicians' took place at Caerwys on the orders of Queen Elizabeth I. In ancient Celtic times, a bard composed verses to honour... See More »
So these were some of my international interactions today. Do you feel they are great too?So in 1MG Lido mall of Trinity Circle of our city Bangalore in India today on Sunday, at first i talked with this Japanese woman who is an expat and it was a quite decent interaction. We talked and she also freaking laughed a bit and said how long my... See More »
Why do women back away from the idea of being drafted to the military? Why is it only men who have to submit to that?I'm talking about the USA. Here in Australia there is no draft, or conscription, or Selective Service System currently, so the ADF is totally staffed with people who freely and willingly wish to join a branch of the military. If in the USA women... See More »
24th May in HistoryMay 24th 1755 Smuggler Louis Mandrin considered the French Robin Hood is sentenced to be broken on the wheel, a medieval form of torture and execution that breaks the bones of the subject. 1844 Samuel Morse taps out "What hath God wrought"... See More » (+1)
I had a dream last night that I had an inheritance in Paris , an apartment that my dad had before we moved to Australia
Why is it important to surround yourself with compassionate people who don’t judge you by your past, and how can you find such individuals?Why do I think billionaires want the general population to starve and die and leave only them? Why do people feel that personal responsibility and community support should take precedence over government assistance in addressing financial struggles?... See More »
if you could JUMP to Australia right now... we are enjoying ouitdoors and have even placed Lanterns around the place (+1)
you know I thought that we were cool back in in the 90's in Australia , we went storm drain exploring and I loved it!the other dy I saw the best video ever! They were sitting on floating pool toys and they were gliding down the tunnel! It was extreme you guys are so cool! it gave me teenage mutant ninja turtle vibes... they were from USA
What is India's trade relationship with China like under Trump's administration?I’m thinking about losing my battle with depression. How do you have motivation when your world is born torn apart and thrown into a landfill? How weak do you have to be to wear the shoes your boss bought you, despite the fact they don't fit Marco? H... See More »
I don’t know why Pauline Hanson is using Muslims in aught to win an electionWhat is she going to do with Muslim people in Australia whom are citizens!!! And aren’t doing anything but living their lives as everyone else
I know you have all be hanging out waiting for Gusman's "Song of the Day"The Masters Apprentices are bona-fide Australian rock legends. If The Easybeats were "Australia's Beatles", then there is no doubt that, as Stan Rofe said, The Masters Apprentices were Australia's Rolling Stones. They left an indelible mark on... See More » (1)
