@SammyC said in All Black Coach - Ian Foster:
Bunch of idiots, can't see anything but a continuation of the downward slide we are currently on.
Brad Mooar (if confirmed) is not a huge surprise. I've heard that Razor and him don't really get along.
Razor is a long way from ready for this job. Key for him is to leave the safe CRUSADERS / Canterbury environment and to get some overseas experience. And mature a bit
@hydro11 said in Brumbies vs Hurricanes:
@higgins said in Brumbies vs Hurricanes:
Don't have sky where I'm staying. Can someone watching give feedback on how JGB if going tonight please? I have never rated him and it appears neither did the Rebels who did not retain him after his performances over there last season.
He's been fine. It's everyone else who has been shit.
One of JGB strength is his kicking game. So for Wellington last year he was great at clearing the line when hard on defense. Every time he got the ball in this game he passed or ran
The Canes coaches had three week to see what's going wrong. One issue is playing in the in own half far too much. Yet they still did it this game. Also Jordie's wasted at center. It not that he's no good there but he's MUCH better at FB with his skill set. He started for the ABs at FB yet these clown coaches leave him at center.
So three starts at center for three losses and the backs didn't really do a thing. The midfield combination clearly isn't working. Time to move on and to try sometime different. But for me the Canes need new back/ attack coaches. We will never have a great forward pack and Plumtree does very well with what's available but the backs have gone to shit in recent games.
. I'm not sure we would have beaten Ireland with a full strength team either.
Just starting with two locks and the in form HB would have been enough. And why didn't ALB start or at least make the reserves. NZ have the talent but dumb selections cost us this game. Such a shame.
@Kirwan said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@Tim said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
@Billy-Tell He's so much better than Bridge. When has that clown beaten a defender with pace in this tournament?
Bridge just gets to the tackle fast, no evasion at all. Good at tacking high balls, and chasing kicks. Nothing else.
He shouldn't be an AB. Anyway goodbye to Hanson and hopefully Foster and all the other coaches and selectors involved. NZ have wonderful players. we just need to find another competent head coaches (like Henry) who can combine the best players around the country (rather than mainly relying on just one team) .
@jegga said in 2019 Rugby World Cup:
@Snowy said in 2019 Rugby World Cup:
@jegga said in 2019 Rugby World Cup:
@Winger said in 2019 Rugby World Cup:
What a complete shambles this has become.
It makes the RWC organizers look like incompetent fools
Yes , yes their inability to prevent a hurricane is an obvious sign of incompetence.
Not knowing that this was probable, and then having rules in place to prevent any decent contingency venue, or postponement days, could be considered incompetence I think.
I’m not sure postponement days would have worked and the logistics of moving accommodation and fans would test anyone. It’s a shit situation though
Its a shit situation that had a good likelihood of occurring. Yet the organizers seemed to be totally unprepared for.
@Frank said in US Politics:
This is the kind of strategy I think Republicans and Trump will follow.
Link Democrats to this kind of behavior.
This is an ad from the Senate Majority Leader
Good video. The crazy (and dangerous) Democrats have gifted the Republicans so much to use though. They will surely highlight the nursing home disgrace. This is scary. Yet 5 democrat governors did it.
Hers a part from Trumps (powerful) speech yesterday
In our schools, our newsrooms, even our corporate boardrooms, there is a new far-left fascism that demands absolute allegiance. If you do not speak its language, perform its rituals, recite its mantras, and follow its commandments, then you will be censored, banished, blacklisted, persecuted, and punished. It’s not going to happen to us. (Applause.)
Make no mistake: this left-wing cultural revolution is designed to overthrow the American Revolution. In so doing, they would destroy the very civilization that rescued billions from poverty, disease, violence, and hunger, and that lifted humanity to new heights of achievement, discovery, and progress.
To make this possible, they are determined to tear down every statue, symbol, and memory of our national heritage.
The hope Rennie transforms Aust rugby
NZ rugby can't survive if rugby dies in Aust. I want a strong test scene with NZ Aust and SA all strong. Part of the current so called Hansen success was due to SA and Aust being so weak.
and super rugby become a exciting meaningful competition rather than the meaningless farce it is now.
@canefan said in Coronavirus - Overall:
@pakman said in Coronavirus - Overall:
@canefan said in Coronavirus - Overall:
@pakman said in Coronavirus - Overall:
@nzzp said in Coronavirus - Overall:
@Victor-Meldrew said in Coronavirus - Overall:
Even if "decisive" action was against scientific advice? There has been criticism that sports events like Cheltenham should have been stopped, but the scientific advice at the time was to let it continue.
One of the real challenges is that there's lots of different scientific advice, and it often conflicts. FFS, we can't even agree if mask wearing is a good thing or not.
For the public mask wearing won't stop ingestion of CV particles in the air around one. Face covering can limit the 'spray' of coughs, and thereby limit spread.
I think what UK is struggling with is how the public would respond to the message that wearing a mask won't protect the wearer, it's only to protect the others.
The Asian angle (Taiwan and China for example) was that the population felt safer with the masks on, which was seen as a benefit
I think where they're headed here is PPE MASKS in hospitals, but FACE COVERINGS on public transport, which I expect to be compulsary.
If I was riding the tube everyday I think I'd feel happier wearing one too
Then wear one. But don't force others to.
The world has gone form one mad extreme (seriously ill people traveling on public transport etc) to the other one (healthy people being forced to wear masks)
The key is to stop sick people traveling or working. Or going out and spreading all their germs about. Protecting and supporting vulnerable people. But then let the rest get on with their lives. Without wearing silly masks.
Otherwise where will it all stop. Maybe ban cars etc. Or stop all risky activities like mountain climbing.
I hate the nanny state and nanny state control freak leaders.
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes v Blues:
@Winger I think it's the right move aswell. Feel for Otere though, he left the Hurricanes to get away from Beaudy and now he's being forced out by the same guy once again.
Agree. But Otere will have all of next year. From the Canes viewpoint I would prefer Barrett at FB not 1st. Even though I doubt he will play as poorly again
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes v Blues:
@KiwiMurph yeah but it was quite obvious that alot of the momentum was with the Hurricanes before it all turned to shit.
Anyway the past is in the past and Saturday is a brand new game. The two questions on my mind are - will we see DC finally make an appearance in a Blue jersey? And will Beaudy push out Otere and move back to 10?
Hope so. FB is not his best position and I want to see how he goes back at first
Trumps claim is that there's a difference between absentee voting and vote-by-mail. I haven't studied this in any depth so will withdraw. And will only come back if have time to.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/07/13/experts-baffled-at-white-house-messaging-on-mail-in-ballots/
Experts often distinguish between “absentee voting” and “vote-by-mail,” and even though the voting methods are similar, the terminology can be different. In “absentee” systems, voters must pro-actively request a ballot, and sometimes need an excuse. “Voting by mail” refers to states with universal mail voting, where each registered voter is automatically sent a ballot for each election.
@Crucial said in US Politics:
I’m cracking up at @Winger s posts about what Trump should do to ensure fairness when the problem is that GOP states are reducing the amount of places to vote in areas where Dem voting is strong.
The left want to rig this election. How do I know. They always accuse others of doing what they plan to do (or have done or are doing). One example
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/06/the-hive-interview-could-trump-steal-the-election
@canefan said in US Politics:
@Winger said in US Politics:
@Crucial said in US Politics:
One of the reasons that I find it strange that @winger was concerned about Democrat mail in fraud is that mail in voting has been forced on some under the guise of coronavirus distancing with polling place numbers slashed in some southern states. eg Louisville, Kentucky now has one polling booth for 750k voters.
If some states can't run a proper election (using the virus as an excuse) based on in person voting. Then say the military should step in and take over. Trump and the Republicans should insist on this. If need be the election should be postponed until the structure is set up for a fair and verifiable election.
The loony (Marxist) left will use any excuse to rig an election and Trump and team must b very firm to ensure they don't get away with it. As the left would do if the situation was reversed.
Clearly you don't remember what happened in Florida when Jeb gerrymandered the election in favour of his brother..... you come up with some funny stuff when talking about the side you don't back
So you accept that elections can be rigged. All I want (and Trump seems to want as well) is a fair and honest election. Where only qualified voters vote. And a voting system to ensure this happens. If in this situation Trump loses (although this is very unlikely) then so be it
@Crucial said in US Politics:
One of the reasons that I find it strange that @winger was concerned about Democrat mail in fraud is that mail in voting has been forced on some under the guise of coronavirus distancing with polling place numbers slashed in some southern states. eg Louisville, Kentucky now has one polling booth for 750k voters.
If some states can't run a proper election (using the virus as an excuse) based on in person voting. Then say the military should step in and take over. Trump and the Republicans should insist on this. If need be the election should be postponed until the structure is set up for a fair and verifiable election. Where only qualified voters vote.
The loony (Marxist) left will use any excuse to rig an election and Trump and team must be very firm (using firm steps if necessary) to ensure they don't get away with it. As the left would do if the situation was reversed.
@JC said in US Politics:
Yeah, why would anybody want eligible voters to be able to actually cast a vote? Maybe, as @Crucial said, they want to ensure that just in case people are confined to their homes they are still able to vote. Fuck, it's almost as if people were planning or something. I can see why you would be suspicious of that. They should definitely "wing" it instead.
This is bullshit. That the democrats are using when it has nil merit.
At present voting must be in-person otherwise the chance of manipulation is too high. There is nil reason why the majority can't vote in person (if they can't be bothered spending a few minutes voting in person then tough luck). An exception for those that can't is made (for example overseas) and could be for this election to include a small number of older or vulnerable people because of the flu. But it must be small % of the total. (And a clear audit trail of the reason why the person can't vote in-person. For example restricted to their home). Then if there is manipulation it will stand out
The democrats are just a little too keen to move to mail in voting. For bullshit reasons. I wonder why?
@JC said in US Politics:
@Crucial said in US Politics:
@Winger said in US Politics:
@Frank said in US Politics:
I used to find him entertaining. Now I don't.
Trump still gets big crowds for his rallies. And why. Because Trump offers a much better option than the dreadful democrats. Trumps biggest advantage is the democrats have been exposed. A leader (Biden) who is losing the plot. And a party who are full of left wing crazies. For example 5 democrats governors sending Covid patients into nursing homes.
My prediction. Unless the democrats rig the election (mail in voting for eg) Trump will win easily. Even those that don't like Trump will fear the alternative.
That's not what people want right now.
People prefer strong leaders. If ones on offer.
Please explain the theory around DMs rigging voting from mail ins.
AFAIK the theory works the other way. Mail ins tend to favour Dems simply through demographics and ability to attend polling booths (in the rather weird systems they have). Reps are trying hard to discredit mail in voting because, if successful, it will help their cause.
Good luck trying to get a coherent response from him buddy. I’ll summarise it for you though: Only votes for Trump are legitimate and the rest should be ignored, or even better classified as treasonous acts.
Google helps with looking at the pro's and con's of mail in voting.
But obviously mail-in voting is not as safe (or verifiable) as in person voting. Especially after all the Russia Russia Russia carry on the US should use the safer, verifiable option. Where only legal voters can vote with a robust, photo ID.
Mail in voting should almost be a non starter in such a key election. I'm suspicious why the democrats are so keen on this option.
@kiwiinmelb said in Jeffrey Epstein:
I think it’s more than fair to say , just because you have been to that island , or were friends with Epstein, doesn’t mean you have had sex with minors .
It’s like saying , you have a mate that roots hookers , you do too , or if you have been to red light districts to drink and party , you have sex with hookers .
But it may mean you have to explain your case to the authorities:)
Its not quite that simple
Firstly there is a big different between hookers and underage girls or boys
Also there is a difference between before 2008 (maybe someone never knew) and after 2008. Most well known people would know to take care afterwards.
And a difference between meeting Epstein in a social setting and either visiting his Island. In some cases more than once. Or having a financial relation with him. Esp after 2008.
But even with hookers. There is a difference between
You have a mate that roots hookers and
You have a mate that roots hookers at a certain house and you had many visits with your mate to the house in question. Maybe you went just to keep him company but ...
@Frank said in US Politics:
I used to find him entertaining. Now I don't.
Trump still gets big crowds for his rallies. And why. Because Trump offers a much better option than the dreadful democrats. Trumps biggest advantage is the democrats have been exposed. A leader (Biden) who is losing the plot. And a party who are full of left wing crazies. For example 5 democrats governors sending Covid patients into nursing homes.
My prediction. Unless the democrats rig the election (mail in voting for eg) Trump will win easily. Even those that don't like Trump will fear the alternative.
That's not what people want right now.
People prefer strong leaders. If ones on offer.
