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  US Politics
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  @Salacious-Crumb said in US Politics: The prosecutor found exactly ZERO evidence to indict. That’s why there are ZERO indictments and ZERO recommendations for indictments. Those statements don't hold. Just because there are zero indictments doesn't mean zero evidence, just that in the US Attorney's experience the evidence isn't enough to be capable of achieving a conviction.
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  Censorship and the Mosque Shooting
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  All sorts of events right across the spectrum have been postponed or cancelled over the last ten days. I’ve been closely involved with two that were affected, yet with completely contrasting topics. Much has simply depended on police resourcing, more so in places where police were taken from for Christchurch.
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  Brexit
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  @Victor-Meldrew said in Brexit: @Kirwan said in Brexit: And the ability to avoid destructive immigration policy. That is really key, I think.. Whatever deal goes thru, it has to address this head on. That’s actually all it has to do, really.
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  Christchurch Gunman in Mosque
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  Oh, probably all of them?
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  European Politics
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  @Rembrandt I think the distinction is in supporting those folks to integrate into society via govt and community support networks etc. I've never seen people saying come and stay in my house, but people being open to refugees becoming part of their nation and community. But I totally get the hipocracy of someone living in a gated community in a multimillion dollar home welcoming refugees, when never the Twain shall meet.
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  Tommy Robinson
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  @Rembrandt all the quote and footage trawling they do on TR and then give credence to people with existing calls for rape and violence on a specific woman. Quite chilling hearing a man prophesize his own death. Totally plausible scenario
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  Aussie Politics
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  That may be the most Aussie thing ever. "Yeah mate I know where to vote BUT DOES IT HAVE A SAUSAGE SIZZLE?"
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  NZ Gun Laws
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  @canefan said in NZ Gun Laws: Clearly Mr Tipple is in the firearms business, not the PR business I saw in an interview with Simon Dallow that it is common for them to sell out of that model gun so nothing really unusual there. Won't stop the media trying to generate some outrage clicks though.
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  Italian police rescue 51 children from burning bus set alight by driver
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  Really highlights how resentment can take people to incredibly dark places. Taking it out on innocent children is bloody disturbing.
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  Should the Crusaders change their name?
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  @SammyC said in Should the Crusaders change their name?: @Siam said in Should the Crusaders change their name?: @SammyC similar thoughts if ( when) a debate about changing the All Blacks name? Just a musing question mate. Culture often runs on precedents Bit of tangent? But yes my point stands, I’ll support the New Zealand rugby team no matter what they are called. I’d struggle tbh with the NZ Wallabies.
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  British Politics
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  @Rembrandt said in British Politics: Ignore the hyperbolic tweet description but the content is disturbing. Police admit he didn't commit a crime but they have been sent around to advise him that he is being watched with what he says online. I'm all for people being held accountable for what they say on social networks, but sending cops around to peoples houses to say you've done nothing wrong but be careful, seems like a frankly ridiculous waste of resources!!
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  NZ Politics
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  I can't help but despise people jumping into the media right now with Air NZ said no to me because of my tattoos NZ is a very racist country stories. And I despise a certain Green fuckwit for fanning that flame.
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  Racism in NZ
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  @chimoaus said in Racism in NZ: This was a good documentary to watch. A muslim woman travels to the south of USA and spends time with some white supremacists. Its on SBS in Australia. The premise is fascinating
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  Crusaders name/branding
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  I created a thread with a poll: https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/2998/should-the-crusaders-change-their-name Lets move the conversation over there
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  Is this thing sustainable?
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  This interview could also be in the podcast thread. It's Niall Ferguson (history professor and great commentator) being interviewed expertly by John Anderson in Aus. It's A great conversation and expertly imparts knowledge. It simply makes you feel smarter for watching or listening to it. No ideology spruiking, (nothing like the above vid) just measured observations. Worth an hour and a half of your time
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  Free Speech: Online platforms and Laws/Regulations
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  Climate Change #3 & Other Environmental Issues
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  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-13/climate-data-reveals-australias-worst-affected-regions/10892710 If you are in Australia it is worth scrolling down to half way and putting in your postcode, it makes for pretty scary viewing re how hot it has been lately. They say there will be pretty big consequences in relation to insurance premiums with major floods becoming more common. We had 9 days over 40 in January with a monthly average of 36.3 which is 4.4 degrees hotter than average. If this becomes the new norm summer will be pretty unbearable.
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  Harvey Weinstein
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  @antipodean said in Harvey Weinstein: @Kirwan said in Harvey Weinstein: I hope she gets taken to the cleaners. I should imagine so does Depp considering his financial state. I can't imagine having to pay $7million for false accusations of domestic abuse helped his bottom line much either.
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  Your favourite conspiracy theories
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  @Tim said in Your favourite conspiracy theories: Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew might be regretting their trips on the Lolita express soon.