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    • booboo

      US Politics
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      Victor Meldrew

      @gibbon-rib said in US Politics:

      The rest of it seems on point though. Hard to say whether it's probable or just possible, but the fact that the mechanism for states to ignore the results exists (or could exist very soon) is scary enough.

      May be wrong, but I think there are a few states who have never actually removed their Jim Crow laws.

      According to august journals and serious, celebrated liberal politicians, the SCOTUS is soon going to ban contraception, made gay sex illegal and allow deliberate discrimination against anyone who isn't straight and male.

      I'm sure we won't have to wait long for someone to claim the court has definite plans to repeal the 1964 rulings and bring back Jim Crow & segregation 🙂

    • taniwharugby

      Movie review thread...
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    • Donsteppa

      Coronavirus - New Zealand
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      so I found out today we are still at Alert Level Orange...

      On Thursday afternoon, Covid-19 Response Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall said moving back to red was “unnecessary at the moment”, and that we could continue to manage the virus at orange.

      https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/300625850/covid19-move-to-red-wouldnt-fix-extreme-pressure-on-eds-doctors-say

    • Tim

      Awesome stuff you see on the internet
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      taniwharugby

      Cheaper to let them steal it now...

    • taniwharugby

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      @Victor-Meldrew watched a trailer for this last week and thought it looked like it could be good.

    • taniwharugby

      NZ Politics
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      Mick Gold Coast QLD

      @antipodean said in NZ Politics:

      Ahahaha, nah. Fuck off.

      Labor's brightest and best meeting on the world stage, earnestly discussing matters of great moment to no-one.

      Albosqueaky was the office boy at Labor HQ in Sussex Street during its great days, and was the last bloke wandering around the empty corridors after they ended 25 years ago. He's got nothing.

      Ardern? She is clearly going to need to hedge her bets in a year or so. Without some sort of "leg up" crisis appearing I doubt she can run the con successfully one more time.

      Australia doesn't need the lifelong criminal big tough tatts fellas for the same reason New Zealand doesn't want them back. If Labor is to retain western Sydney they need to do more to protect the industrious Asians and nothing for the mobs wandering about on the dole being important gang members.

      Next effort by Clip Clop Ahem will have her back here preaching empathy for illegals from places that have not been war torn for a decade or more. She flies about the place, on a budget around the size of Bankstown Municipal Council, lecturing Australia about being humane. She hasn't contributed a zac to the $7 million the Sri Lankan pin up family of chancers has cost the country so far.

      There are a lot of unworthies with their snouts in our shallow taxpayer trough. Friday evening schooners of New with me dodgy mates will get my mind off that quick smart. 😉

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      Alternative needed from the absolute crap of stuff.co.nz
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      @Bones

      That’s actually quite funny. Still a non-story but funny.

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      Kid Chocolate

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      Gif never gets old.

    • dK

      What are you listening to, right now................
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      MN5

      @Crazy-Horse said in What are you listening to, right now................:

      Re Plant as a singer. I love him in the studio but I find his vocals cringeworthy live, to the point where I just can't listen to them live. Bowie is the same. Maybe they fuck with the melodies too much for me to enjoy?

      With Plant there was definitely a bit of over the top 70s wank whenever he performed live ( from footage I’ve seen ) but that’s how they rolled back then I guess.

    • Tim

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    • NTA

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      mariner4life

      @Crazy-Horse said in Coronavirus - Australia:

      @antipodean I did hear Victoria has said they are not likely to go backwards but I don't trust the bloody Qld government not to.

      Agree, reintroducing any sort of mandate will piss a lot of people off.

      Qld government is under pressure from a damning report in to culture and oversight

      What would make a good distraction?

    • gt12

      Super Rugby News
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      Chris B.

      @Cyclops said in Super Rugby News:

      @Duluth said in Super Rugby News:

      Tim Perry.. of all the players who had multiple starts for the Blues he was the worst. Second place is miles behind him. Think of all the crap players that played for the Blues over the decades Tim Perry was number one. Well done.

      Managed to win three super rugby titles though!

      Didn't really watch him at the blues but he was decent for the crusaders and ultimately managed to push crockett out of starting his last final.

      Not to mention a fairytale end to his career winning the M10 Cup with the Mako in his final match.

      Six test caps.

      And even memorable for the Blues....

      Pretty solid, Tim! 🙂

    • canefan

      British Politics
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      MiketheSnow

      @Catogrande said in British Politics:

      Aaaand the by-election caused by the resignation of tractor-porn MP Neil Parrish has seen the Tories lose a 24,000 majority to hand the Lib Dem’s a seat they’ve never held before. This is beginning to seem like the last months of poor old John Major’s last Government.

      Good.

      And good fucking riddance to Tractor Boy.

      Lib Dems eh?

      Labour are in a worse state than the Tories.

    • Stargazer

      NPC - news, injuries etc
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      Tim

      https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/opinion/300485151/youth-are-the-future-for-manawat-turbos-if-everyone-stays-patient

    • Stargazer

      Olympics Thread
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      @canefan https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/post/731392

    • Crucial

      Star Wars VII ****contains spoilers****
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    • canefan

      Hawt discussion (lots of PG13 gifs/pics)
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      Paige Spirinac has a very solid gram game

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    • JK

      JK vs BigRed
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      No update for a bit as shits been busy

      Still hitting the gym 3 days a week and sneaking in one MTB ride. Not feeling super fit but prob just doing enough to manage the old stress relief and not die as an unfit fluffybunny

    • Machpants

      All Blacks 2021
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      Dan54

      On Schmidt joining AB selection panel, and where it will take him, I have just finished Steve Hansen's book, he's pretty good mates with Schmidt. He talks of mentions how much trouble Schmidt was having with the pressure while coaching Ireland (had read that before) and though he was NZR's preferred choice to take AB's job he needed a break away. Hope he just takes it easy coming into whatever roles he does and builds from there.

    • NTA

      Aussie Rugby
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      voodoo

      @Machpants said in Aussie Rugby:

      I do love his articles, I wish that he would poke his ozzie nose more into the ABs!

      Nicholas Bishop  /  Jun 28 It's time for the Wallabies to front up against ancient foes, and this is how they should do it It's time for the Wallabies to front up against ancient foes, and this is how they should do it

      It’s all relative of course, but Australian rugby is on the up.

      Good read that. I wish I had more time these days to read stuff like this regularly, and to have watched enough rugby to form my own opinion on whether it's arse or not.

      But this seems fairly solid from my apartment here in the Greek Islands.

      Did I mention I'm on holidays???

    • Duluth

      All Blacks 2022
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      It does sound promising. The fact that we could see the game plan get picked off years ago has frustrated the shite out of us fans for such a long time I think the average fan would be happy to see any form of innovation. Seeing the tactical nous and innovation of the respected top NZ SR sides and other top international sides rubs salt into that wound.
      Even if the ABs win today, if it is done using the same old tired game plan, we know it is just a matter of time before the wheels fall again and it will be a long season. From this perspective, this game is incredibly important for the mental health of NZ fans.

    • taniwharugby

      Recipes, home grown goodness, BBQing and food stuff
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      Bones

      @canefan yeah the bars are only about 20 quid.

    • Rapido

      Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final
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      canefan

      @nzzp said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      @majorrage said in Cricket 2021: NZ in England and WTC Final:

      TBF though, I can't blame Aussies for treating the result with a bi of disdain given how much we shit the bed when we toured there last.

      at least we could beat the Indians at home, eh 🙂

      seriously, give us a proper warmup and a better selection policy and we may have been competitive.

      We have Kylo and Devon as well now. Much better team

    • Catogrande

      Coronavirus - UK
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      MiketheSnow

      2 year Anniversary

    • Hooroo

      Rough tips and other bets...
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      Kid Chocolate

      Prayers up for apprentice jockey Leah Kilner, she’s in a coma. She went down hard in the home straight during an early/midcard race at Grafton about 9 hours ago. I was watching the race live, her horse was back at rear and not affected by any other horse, but tripped itself and went down, throwing her hard face-first into the turf. It looked rough enough, not unusual, but this was worse than it looks. She went straight into a coma, the rest of the racecard was cancelled, she was airlifted to emergency and is right now on life support. Stomach-churning.

      🙏

      https://www.racenet.com.au/news/leah-kilner-flown-to-hospital-after-shocking-fall-at-grafton-sees-races-called-off-20220703

    • Tim

      NH International Rugby
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    • taniwharugby

      Lockdown/Covid Check In
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      canefan

      @Kiwiwomble said in Happiness Scale:

      @canefan i'm trying to really play up the small mercies, gradman has no idea...so wont be upset...and if COVID accelerates her passing it might be a blessing

      also...might actually get a cure out of her and nothing has killed her yet!

      It's not for her, it's for your mum. But you are right about the older generation. Clearly at 95 she is a tough old bird

    • U

      My Latest All Blacks Quiz
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      MN5

      @Rugger-Quizzes said in My Latest All Blacks Quiz:

      3000 or more test runs. New entry on the list.

      New Zealand Test Cricket - 3000 or more test runs New Zealand Test Cricket - 3000 or more test runs

      Name the New Zealanders who have scored 3000 or more test runs. Figures accurate to 12/05/2021

      3.19 remaining........most of this was due to the spelling of one particular name...

    • Tim

      NH club rugby
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      Stargazer

      NH club 2021/2022 recap - part 2:

      Top 14 champions 2022:
      Montpellier

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      Major League Rugby champions 2022:

      Rugby New York
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    • Paekakboyz

      Pushing Tin - Paekakboyz Training Log
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      Paekakboyz

      Only a two month break this time lol. Might have done a couple of half-ass Kettlebell works since, but largely just family and mahi.

      My gym bro has a 5-week old and has started back at work. Caught up for a workout tonight and it was most excellent. As much for the bants as for the tin!! We were responsible and didn't go too hard. Left legs for next time as that is the road to ruin lol. Did some shoulder press, bench press, seated rows, overhead press, and triceps to finish.

      Got a good pump, found out I wasn't quite as fat as I had been fearing (sub hundy... just!) and aside from being a bit down on strength everything felt good. Frothing for a leg session but thinking I might do that solo so I can zone out and take my time.

      Going to make myself do some kettlebell stuff tomorrow - just got to brute force things for a bit till I have a routine going.

    • sparky

      Brexit
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      MajorRage

      @nostrildamus said in Brexit:

      @majorrage has there been a problem with GPS or did they reach an agreement with the EU over the satelites?
      Regards discrimination, most of my foreign pals are outside London (and some are far north England) so that may be a factor.

      Talk on that has gone quiet since the deal was signed, so I suspect this was included in that.

      No doubt location is a factor, but I should point out, I'm not in London.

    • mariner4life

      Aussie Politics
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      antipodean

      The Australian Energy Market Operator yesterday took control of the electricity market with the ability to direct generators to provide electricity and cap pricing. This as the most populous State in Australia asks residents to cut their power use for the third night in a row.

      It isn't the fault of the new PM, but this cartoon captures my sentiment well enough:
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      (for those not in on the joke, a previous Labor PM promised in 1987 that by 1990 no child would be living in poverty).

      The sad reality is this was entirely foreseeable when you have a policy free zone, a lack of domestic gas supply and permit dependable electricity generation to become uneconomic.

      All in a country with every possible advantage to provide dependable, cheap electricity.

    • booboo

      RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1)
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    • taniwharugby

      Beer thread
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      Had the Pan Head Rat Rod Hazy IPA at lunch yesterday, bloody nice drop, and 6.5% too

    • pukunui

      Blues 2019
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    • mariner4life

      Aussie Cricket
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      Mick Gold Coast QLD

      Rod Marsh in hospital following heart attack [https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/12550129/rod-marsh-the-former-australia-wicketkeeper-in-hospital-following-heart-attack)

      It is not clear to me where I should place the link I wish to provide, or where to place any text I wish to add to it.

      PS. Now I must apologise, this news was previously noted up the page - I did not check beyond the latest 17 hour old entry, believing the news that I saw was reported just this morning.

    • Canes4life

      All Blacks vs Springboks I
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      Rancid Schnitzel

      @kruse said in All Blacks vs Springboks I:

      @rancid-schnitzel said in All Blacks vs Springboks I:

      @antipodean said in All Blacks vs Springboks I:

      One thing TSF is terribly good at is straw man arguments.

      It's entirely fine and proper to point out a player isn't up to Test rugby at that stage of their development. That doesn't rule out maturity and improvement. It certainly doesn't rule out criticism.

      Again that's not the argument. It's when a player is ripped to shreds as being shit, not up to it etc. And again let's stop pretending nuance is a thing here.

      Nuance is a thing everywhere. If only you can recognise/understand it.
      And it's "balderdash".
      Boulder Dash was a sweet little computer game.

      Stick to reviewing shitty Movies. It's a much better use of your time.

    • shark

      'Super Rugby' 2021
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      Stargazer

      Warning: 40 minutes long

    • chimoaus

      Grumpy Old Man
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      MN5

      @Victor-Meldrew said in Grumpy Old Man:

      @MN5 said in Grumpy Old Man:

      Sam Canes amazing pace

      He weighs too much to be fast.

      No he doesn’t you imbecile. He’s 10kg LIGHTER than Papai’li so is automatically faster.

      Honestly, Don’t you know sports ?

      It’s very simple, unless you’re an elite athlete you’re slower than anyone lighter than you.

    • Rancid Schnitzel

      GOT - there will be spoilers
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      @No-Quarter said in GOT - there will be spoilers:

      I'm currently reading the books. Got em on Kindle so it has merged all 5 books into one which physiologically makes it a tough as you don't feel like you are making much progress. Have got 69% of the way through.

      They are freaking awesome though.

      The detail on the houses the families is fucking amazing isn’t it.