The totally off-topic thread

[drron]

This says it all really. But to add it is pretty damn pathetic that Gina doesn't allow comments on her little videos. We all have to listen to her opinion but she's not going to listen to the public. Gee, which other Australian leader has be branded with that failing?

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BTW this may be a cartoon but I'm not laughing about the implied message - it's not "a bit of humour" in my opinion.

Not quite fair Medhead.I get journalists not reading or listening to things properly but I thought better of you.
She was pointing out that African miners work for $2 per day and this is one reason their costs are lower-she was not suggesting that here.
Seeing gas finds of Tanzania now have larger reserves than all of Australia and iron ore deposits in Botswana appear likely to be huge Australia cant rest on its laurels.As well the Chinese are taking over a lot of small miners in Africa.Possibly clumsily she is pointing out we cant be complacent.

Just like the misrepresentation that was made of her when the media said she believed all Australians were lazy and should get off their backsides and work.She actually started that off by saying-"IF you are JEALOUS of millionaires then get off.."Was somewhat amazed though that Media watch actually picked up on that one and chided several journalists for misrepresentation.

 

[whatmeworry]

Yes but Gina is still using her billions and influence to unfairly bully governments into making special legislation that would make her even richer not to mention all the much cheaper 457 visa migrants she wants to import into Australia.

I think the sad thing is, it highlights that the vultures are circling around the countries of Africa to exploit their natural resources.

 

[medhead]

Not quite fair Medhead.I get journalists not reading or listening to things properly but I thought better of you.

I think it is entirely fair. I didn't actually comment about her message. My gripe is the fact the she has posted her video/s on YouTube and has disabled commenting. It seems she wants to have a one sided conversation where she preaches at us. Something I assume many of her supporters would hold against Gillard.

As for the billionaire comment. Misrepresented or not, it's a bit rich (boom boom) for someone who was handed their wealth by inheritance to suggest getting rich is as simple as working hard (or whatever she said). How would she know?


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[drron]

I interpreted the cartoon accompanying your post as a comment about her message.
As to not allowing comments on her you tube video-entirely sensible.She would be a natural target-as Wayne Swan's comments prove.

 

[medhead]

I interpreted the cartoon accompanying your post as a comment about her message.
As to not allowing comments on her you tube video-entirely sensible.She would be a natural target-as Wayne Swan's comments prove.

Yep, the cartoon picks up my point about the inheritance aspect exactly. Read whatever else into you wish.

Come on she is injecting herself into the public debate in this country. If she can't handle the feedback that comes with that she should stick to being a private citizen. I'm surprised that you would defend her on this point.


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[drron]

Now medhead as we well know the feedback she would get would be a lot worse than for pretty well any other private citizen.
Besides as you have done now there are many more avenues for feedback about her comments.
Or doesn't she have the right of Freedom of speech.

and by the way I am not agreeing with most of her thoughts just defending her right to say them.

 

[Flashback]

Yes but Gina is still using her billions and influence to unfairly bully governments into making special legislation that would make her even richer not to mention all the much cheaper 457 visa migrants she wants to import into Australia.

I think the sad thing is, it highlights that the vultures are circling around the countries of Africa to exploit their natural resources.

Working on African based projects, I have my opinions/comments around this .. however best left for an offline discussion :shock:

 

[amaroo]

I think it is entirely fair. I didn't actually comment about her message. My gripe is the fact the she has posted her video/s on YouTube and has disabled commenting. It seems she wants to have a one sided conversation where she preaches at us. Something I assume many of her supporters would hold against Gillard.

As for the billionaire comment. Misrepresented or not, it's a bit rich (boom boom) for someone who was handed their wealth by inheritance to suggest getting rich is as simple as working hard (or whatever she said). How would she know?


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FWIW I think she is an embarrassment.....she makes Clive Palmer look like he knows what he's doing!

I think most Australian Billionaires would pay money to have her & Hardly Normal STFU.

 

[medhead]

Now medhead as we well know the feedback she would get would be a lot worse than for pretty well any other private citizen.
Besides as you have done now there are many more avenues for feedback about her comments.
Or doesn't she have the right of Freedom of speech.

and by the way I am not agreeing with most of her thoughts just defending her right to say them.

Feedback similar to the abuse given to the PM? Acceptance of her inability to openly accept feedback highlights how low and poor the state of politics has become in this country.

I also have no problem with her stating her views. The issue is her refusal to accept people's freedom of speech to respond.


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[JohnK]

I think it is entirely fair. I didn't actually comment about her message. My gripe is the fact the she has posted her video/s on YouTube and has disabled commenting. It seems she wants to have a one sided conversation where she preaches at us. Something I assume many of her supporters would hold against Gillard.

And all you have to do is ignore her and her Youtube video.

I have no idea what is going on or what is being said and am reading this for the first time on AFF. I am better off not knowing anyway as all that will happen is I will worry for nothing that society has degenerated to this point thanks to people like her....

 

[whatmeworry]

Gina Rinehart's African miners' $2 a day comment panned | Hancock

 

[whatmeworry]

Looks like someone has uploaded her speech on another youtube account where you can add comments!

[video=youtube;kuDCBm0IibU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuDCBm0IibU[/video]

 

[drron]

That article certainly illustrates my point.Obvious that most have not actually read the transcripts and what she actually said just twisting the words to suit their politics.

And please dont insult my intelligence comparing Gina to what is said about our PM.Julia actively sought the role and should have known what it meant.She is also not shy in pouring abuse on Tony Abbot.Totally different scenario.

 

[medhead]

And please dont insult my intelligence comparing Gina to what is said about our PM.Julia actively sought the role and should have known what it meant.She is also not shy in pouring abuse on Tony Abbot.Totally different scenario.

And as I have said a few times now. Gina is actively taking on her role. So don't insult my intelligence by ignoring the reality that she is putting herself out in public. Clearly Gina knows what it means and she is trying to have a bob each way. Sorry but she can either be a public figure, exercise her rights and also accept the criticism or she can be a private person.

In any case, I don't want to shout kill the witch at her. Unlike some sections of the community, I actually have something constructive to add to the debate.


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[Cynicor]

Anyone know how i can get the email for the GM of the Hilton Niseko?

 

[Mal]

Hahahahahaha. Virgin has named their new 737 after lameroo beach, Darwin.

Lame roo. Very funny.

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[Danger]

Can anybody please spare a couple of minutes to post how you 'double quote'?

That is, how do I reply to a quote that has a quote within it, and include that quote? Difficult for me to explain but I think someone will understand.

 

[medhead]

Can anybody please spare a couple of minutes to post how you 'double quote'?

That is, how do I reply to a quote that has a quote within it, and include that quote? Difficult for me to explain but I think someone will understand.

I just select both posts and quote that way. See the bottom right of each post there are 3 things : reply, reply with quote and a speech box with " and a +. Click on that and it gets ticked, then click on that for another post, and keep going as required. Then hit reply and all ticked posts will be quoted. You can also click on reply with quote on the last post and all the other ticked posts will be quoted. They are quoted in order of selection.

 

[markis10]

Can anybody please spare a couple of minutes to post how you 'double quote'?

That is, how do I reply to a quote that has a quote within it, and include that quote? Difficult for me to explain but I think someone will understand.

Just select the multiquote button on each post that you want to quote then hit reply with quote!

 

[JohnK]

Hahahahahaha. Virgin has named their new 737 after lameroo beach, Darwin.

Lame roo. Very funny.

Good one.