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blackers said: A song fer Sussan.
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lucky-al said: Likewise, freeride76. Will call in next time I'm down your way.
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Oh shit yeah, I’ve been there a couple of times. Once on school camp and once as a adult 25 years younger than now.
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Opti said “Anyone who reads your past comments will easily see why you’re not worth engaging in conversation.”
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Where I live now is perfect…..but I’ve had better in the past.
Where in AUS would you live in you could take your pick?
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You're always going to run the risk of a big flatty busting you or biting you off on light gear and bait hooks.
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This guy has broken his back in 2 places plus other injuries but this horrific fall didn’t break his spirit, such a amaz
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cheers @Lachy, great post. Yep there's dozens of us who work as teachers on here, can't beat the lifestyle and if you're a people person it's pretty great.. (assuming you find a staff politics that works for you and a leadership that doesn't do long vacuous meetings or relentless PD).
Bit tongue in cheek, the ladies and PE, and who'd be a teacher thing ; )
In reality, @gsco usually does a lot of inadvertent convincing contrary to his cause. His love of identity politics stemming from his personal revelations shows a severe lack of imagination. I reckon if he did 12 months being valued in an Anangu community, he'd be championing their cause from the rooftops.
Well said Lachlan.....
Thanks for the contribution
Good post Lachie.
Just in the balance of fairness, its true, at uni there are some real fuckwit lecturerers, and i reckin if woke really was a word, they'd walk in those boots.
But theyre a tiny minority.
Last semester during an online lecture tje middle aged female lecturer went on a rant about gender reveals and how wrong it was to give a baby the burden of a gender.
I was seething listening to it, more so because she brought her opinion into my learning. I ended up writing a post on the forum for all to see (see my word salads arent just confined to swellnet) and at the risk of failing the unit, as i was walking a fine line on grades, i told her it wasnt on, and not only that, she could be having a negative impact on impressionable young minds. She replied w a deflection..'we all get that one lecturer we dont gel with, and i guess that ones me". Ignored all my valid points...but i ended up getting good grades!! Haha. So in gsco and crews defence, yes they exist, but fark, theyre a minority and if you actually believed their schtick youd b fairly gullible alreadyband would b influenced easily through life. Just my own experience. Cheers
Thanks @basesix, yep great job when you find the right school. I couldn’t imagine finding a better one at the moment. To be fair there are lots of middle aged women and HPE guys, that stereotype is there for a reason, but most are trying their absolute hardest, some of those women are tough as nails.
Extreme Identify politics seems like an argument people use to either divert from something more important (I.e. politicians) or when they run out of or don’t have much legitimate content (I.e. @Southerns lecturer). Anyone else experienced this in that way or do you find it a legitimate topic?
fmd, you couldn't make this shit up. Not only is it leftards losing it but also shooting themselves in the foot.
Our resident lunatic progressive teachers in fact agree with Lachlan that the curriculum is well thought out and presents balanced coverage and multiple perspectives of world, Australian and indigenous history.
So SR's article criticising the curriculum, claiming that it doesn't present early Australian history, providing prescriptions of what early Australian history to teach, and suggesting that it should be compulsory and thus focused on over and above other aspects of history, is all nonsense.
Woke, lunatic liberal, batshit crazy insane nonsense.
Carry on loonies.
The only one losing it, regularly, is you old mate. You are so out of touch with real Australia and Australians. There’s probably more extreme right wing nuts like you running around than your perceived left loonies that you are so victimised by. Most of us walk away slowly, silently, when we encounter either.
Entertainment indeed @Stu.
haha, why are the cute ones always so stoopid?
Nuance GSCO.
Look it up, and meditate on its meaning.
Btw theres an acknowledgement of country at the beginning of each lecture. I love it!! Makes me feel a part of something bigger and ancient in this countries history, and always gives me a moment to reflect personally. What a gift!
Sadly sometimes these types seem innocent enough..and then..bang.. Wieambilla...and we all say...ahh shit, probably should have seen that coming.
Sadly they were teachers also. What a messed up story that was/is.
Yeah hectic @seeds.
Key word "were", past tense and all that.
Good point Blackers.
All the teachers on here haven’t given in yet. Yet!
Jokes obviously.
It dumbfounds me how educated rational minds can become so warped.
mm, it's an interesting post, compelling stuff.. hard to believe you are good looking as well as having acute and astute brilliance. I notice the double returns are creeping in again, the use of 'fascinating', and the disappearance of @sypkan, yet again. lots of food for thought there. I guess the take-away from your post, @gsco, is that keeping constant dialogues open is key while understanding that everyone has a viewpoint.. respecting people with first hand experiences above those who don't is important.. trying to explain the human animal and society with a series of truths in a zero sum game is a life ambition for some, and creates a narrative for some amphibians as to why the whole world doesn't stop and clap admiringly as they disappear up their own cloaca..
I like what you did there.
Casper the friendly Sypkan is a triple return sort of apparition.
Haha, took me a moment. Clever chap. And also you, the first chap to pick up on it @ Blackers
swellnet drum circle : 'Surprising wake up Message soundly beatin' into us from Oz Election'
PNG ~ Rather shallow South China Sea NBN is 15 minutes ahead of Australian Time.
"PNG PM garamuted Tribal Chief Albo @ 7:45 pm"
Albo..."It's way too soon Chief...we still gotta count the votes in Australia!"
PNG Chief : "Oopsie...ASIO won't track my Vote Rigging ai Drum Roll will they!"
Aunty : "It's your PNGBC and still only 8 Kina / day = ( About 3 sound bites of Mick's Drumstick )
Hey tbb! Wot doz Mick's rather shallow South China Sea Garamuted Drumstick taste like...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=v7Q15BYzRHM
Current petition underway in opposition to Jacinta Price.
"We, the undersigned, strongly oppose the appointment of Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price as the Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians.
Senator Price has continuously misrepresented the views, experiences, and needs of many First Nations people. Her public statements—including the claim that colonisation had “positive impacts”—are deeply offensive and dismissive of the historical and ongoing trauma caused by colonisation, dispossession, and systemic injustice.
True representation in this role requires cultural grounding,
community respect, and a commitment to truth-telling. Senator Price’s views and political stance are not reflective of the majority of Indigenous Australians. Rather than fostering unity or progress, her rhetoric often deepens division and silences grassroots voices.
Her appointment would undermine genuine efforts for healing and and practical change. The role of Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians must be held by someone who listens to community, understands the diversity of our nations, and advocates with integrity—not someone who uses their platform to promote narratives that harm our people.
We urge Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley to seriously reflect whether Senator Price is worthy of this role. Supporting Senator Price in this position would be a step backward for Indigenous affairs and a sign of political expedience over meaningful representation.
We want better outcomes for our people. But we need leaders who truly represent us and Jacinta Price is not that leader.
PETITION BY Noongar Advocate Marianne Headland Mackay"
Nice SR! Thanks for posting and for making us aware of this.
My feeling is one of OMG!
What!... How did she manage to get into this position? I know, I know... she was put there by that synical side of losers on the LNP... just shudder every time I hear them talk and this woman is a brilliant advocator for the ill gotten ideals that are inevitably divisive and hurtful to the first nations people.
In solidarity! Just put my vote in..cheers mate!
https://www.change.org/p/oppose-jacinta-price-as-shadow-minister-for-in…
Southernraw. I’ve signed .
Just read loads of comments from our First Nations people, they’re not happy Jan. AW
As above, cheers SR.
Cheers lads. Power to the people. Feels good to have a little say for once.
How’s this for cancel culture.
Would expect nothing less from you @waveman.
Dwelling at the bottom is where you seem to thrive.
The women that started the petition is the one that mouthed Jacinta in public then copped her own medicine.
Apart from being a "Nobody" as Jacinta noted, Who is she?
She is a far left activist and member (failed) candidate of the socialist alliance party in WA.
https://socialist-alliance.org/candidates/marianne-mackay-south-metropo…
File alongside Lidia Thorpe, under grifter, nutter & attention seeker just a less successful one than Lidia.
Hey mate, I had to google what 'Cancel Culture' actually is. In reality, yes, you have a point.
My comment was an off the cuff remark where my true voice came to the fore and I don’t have the right to comment in such a way. In future I may moderate the tone a bit.
But you know, I’m coming from a place of feeling enraged by a regime (LNP) of not nice people, their interests are selfish and very negative that is detrimental to our environment, that includes the incredible first nations peoples of this land.
The vast taking of what’s left of the natural wild spaces is still under threat. Species are pushed to the limit for their survival and this lot don’t give a damn. They don’t care, they’re a miserable dark sided egocentric bunch.
See...I love to voice my concerns about it and I do, so here I go, didn’t take long and I’m back on the cancel culture channel.. Oh yeah.. feels goood!.... But not for my self-gratification. I feel for FN peoples and I know that I could do more for them, but I do not denigrate their existence, how shocking!
We’re still in the throes of colonialism that is not pretty! Colonisation has led to the suppression of Indigenous peoples, their languages, customs, and traditions, and the forced integration of Indigenous children into European society. It has been disastrous for the indigenous people who once occupied this land with their own superior / complex laws and justice that were / are(?) firmly in place.
I've seen J.P. in action. Her ways are pro-colonisation. She is divisive, and her ideals do not align with those of the FN peoples. Nobody needs a divisive leader. She is divisive!
Question 1 for Waveman - Have you signed the partition yet?
Question 2 for Waveman – Are you a surfer, what waves are you all over?
With respect
Cheers
No respect from me.
@Wavemans got past poor form
So you've tried to belittle her....based on what again?
"Jacinta price called her a 'nobody'".
Ahhh got it.
haha.
File alongside Lidia Thorpe, under grifter, nutter & attention seeker just a less successful one than Lidia. …….. read this and thought you were talking about JP
She aint doing all the ridiculous attention seeking shit that Lidia does, lying in front of floats at the mardi gra, on her knee's in the mud getting arrested by cops at a women's right's rally, getting is scuffles with bouncers at strip bars at 1:00am in the morning, or crazy outburst in parliament etc
And she aint putting her hand out trying to get $$$$ like the whole Aboriginal gravy train activist culture, all based on victimisation culture. (this is where you bring up her travel expense's, cause yes Alice springs is one of the most expensive places to get from/too in Aust often cheaper to fly to Bali )
Victimisation culture, is so self destructive it's a road to nowhere.
Jacinta's main narrative is pushing back against this culture, which yeah aint as popular with many Aboriginal people because it's not the easy way out.
So what is victimisation culture?
"A "victimization culture" refers to a societal or group dynamic where individuals or groups tend to emphasise their experiences as victims, often to the detriment of accountability and empowerment. It can manifest as a focus on personal experiences of hardship and unfairness, leading to a reliance on external validation and a lack of agency in addressing challenges.
"Key Characteristics of a Victimisation Culture:
Emphasis on Victimhood:
Individuals or groups may prioritise their experiences of being wronged or oppressed, viewing themselves primarily as victims.
Dependence on Third Parties:
Instead of taking responsibility for their own actions or circumstances, they may rely on external authorities or individuals to resolve their problems.
Intolerance of Criticism:
Victimhood can be used as a shield against criticism, making it difficult to engage in constructive dialogue or self-reflection.
Competitive Victimhood:
In some cases, individuals or groups may compete to be seen as more vulnerable or oppressed, which can hinder genuine solidarity and collective action.
Lack of Empowerment:
The focus on victimhood can prevent individuals or groups from developing a sense of agency and taking proactive steps to address their challenges.
Ruminating on Past Trauma:
Victimization culture can lead to a tendency to dwell on past grievances and traumatic events, hindering personal growth and preventing a focus on the present and future.
Psychological Impact:
Individuals who identify strongly with a victim mindset may experience a sense of passivity, powerlessness, and hopelessness. "
BTW. That isn't to say wrong doings of the past shouldn't be acknowledged, but there is a difference between acknowledging something and making something your focus or in some cases like Lidia their identity
Can you list what JP has done for Australian’s…….besides Gina . What did she do for her “ home town “ of Alice Springs when she was a councillor there ? She’s a grifter of the highest order…….you just can’t see it .
"it's not the easy way out"
hahahaha
What the fuck does that even mean?
no victims here.. just coastal mob proud of their history, culture and where they live and wanting to share that pride openly. What's not to admire and respect about that?
A nice lady called Penny did her first smoking ceremony this week with a large group of people visiting the region, it was really beautiful.. she was shaking with nerves, and used black cockatoo feathers that school children had given to her over decades.. she told me later she had been up since 3am thinking about her ancestors and hoping she'd do Ok. It was really really lovely and quiet and peaceful, 10 minutes of visceral mindful presentness where we all felt collectively like one person .. I guess like what churches try to achieve.
I agree that there's some wonky aboriginals at 'the top', same as all people at 'the top'. In the western system it is the ambitious/sociopathic/driven/narcissists that get to 'the top'. Normal people don't want to be anywhere near 'the top', they've got too much living to do. I'm not complaining, it's just how it is. They're pretty much all fucking twats.
@info ^^ using AI again in his resurchin, let’s face it his peabrain has little to begin. The dimwitted racist seems to be arguing that the unrepresentative JP greatest claim to fame is cancel culture!
Jacinta has already burnt bridges in her new party room, didn't stand for deputy once Gussy was rolled, then states lots of people want to see her as PM, a day after a new leader was elected. Doesn't look like a dream player from here, too much time in the sky after dark echo chamber.
Hhhhmmmmmm, victim culture eh’? You’ve used the down trodden history of Jews to justify the ethnic cleansing process of the Zionist project. Victim culture justifying death cult…….might be time for a bit of STFU @info. #isn’treal
The Kimberley
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https://www.facebook.com/reel/992396329743820
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10th April Freedom Train (Work in Progress!)
Mid April Freedom Train Choir
27th April : Sing on The Balan (Rehearsal)
27th April : Sing on the Balan (Voices for Reconciliation)
Goldie Yugambeh crew are so stoked with the neighbours on the Balan.
More than happy to get on board yer Freedom Train
Ready! Let's Rock > Gift to our Oz Brotherly crew...keeping the fire burning!
Wow! Fair to say tonights AFL pre game is a direct reflection of what happens when non aboriginal Australians, say NO to the original inhabitants and owners of this country.
Absolutely deadly.
Brilliant.
Go Bombers!!
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/194yYWwY25/
^ hah.. 'can you haaaandle mee..? me and my truuuuth bombs..?'
effective rabbit nose wiggles for her schtick. I prefer it to wobbly eyes.
what's happening..? she getting the stink-eye from the east coast?
She’s pretty gung-ho.
I’d like to see some more of her history and what her mob thinks.
None the less, and good on her speaking her mind, but being too adversarial achieves nothing but division.
she could certainly say what she says without the self-aware sneering and dismissiveness.. would have more effect but less socials hits. depends if she wants to have an impact with her tendered thesis, or if she want to be 'a thing' with hats and likes while preaching to a choir.
Probably the latter.
And yes condescension and arrogance doesn’t fare too well in Australia.
Good to see you made the cut Southern. Nice, and hope you are in an okay space, but go Tiges!
Beat me to it, go the Tigers
Cheers @blackers. Good game! Up for grabs in last q.
Ha that was an accident. Fat fingers possibly.
It’s game on.
In 'white' Australia.
We may not like it, but i'd imagine she'd have a lot of support by alot of disgruntled mob.
Gotta think about it from outside our non aboriginal perspective. Nothing else has worked so at what point do you feel you have no choice to fight fire with fire?
it was all in the pre game.
Non aboriginal Australians are sleeping on a pretty massive deadly movement at the moment. And outspoken brash in your face fight is just the tip of the iceburg.