Evan

arrgghhhh
Plan B is a mini me.

Trump is getting boring in his predictable repetitiveness.
Next he will start threatening to withhold weapons from Ukraine if they do not say as he demands.
Then he will do a TACO.
Bored............

hmmmmm ok.....you talked me into it.
Now where did I leave my white persian cat?

I would trust Japan over China any day.

Yeah...but even with loads of delegating......it's still a drag.
Hanging out at the beach sounds much more fun.

I've always wondered why anyone would want to engage in global domination.
The thought of all the administration work that would go with ruling the plant would put me right off.
Oh for a beach in Bali instead.

China says Japan 'crossed a red line' as diplomatic spat over Taiwan continues China's foreign minister has accused Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of attempting to intervene militarily over Taiwan.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

Sounds like China is beating the war drums again.
Good on Japan for having the integrity and strength to stand up for what is right.

Live: MPs, staff urged to turn off devices during Chinese delegation visit MPs and staff in parliament have been advised to put their phones and devices into lockdown mode while a Chinese government delegation is visiting the building. Follow live.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

I would be more convinced if Ley had shown even a modicum of compassion and concern for Brittany Higgins when she was going thru her ordeal.

First the penguins started to organise - and now the Orcas!

I bet, if pressed, Trump would be unable to name even one.

It still boggles my mind how the American people could re elect
a president who boasted that he had correctly identified a picture of an elephant in an IQ test.
Just think about that.

Too soon.
Perhaps in another 300 years or so.

I always wondered how they achieved anything with a suction cup as the sole manipulating device.

Yes..... power corrupts. Then they get arrogant, cocky, believe the laws do not apply to them.

Personally, I would like to see all politicians subject to a 2 term limit.

That is weird.... as unrealistic as marxism.
We need government and laws to protect the vulnerable and to function as a society.

themselves.

Might seem impossible now....but who knows....if there are enough independents.....anything can happen.
But it requires a well educated populace who does not fall for the propaganda and lies of the oligarchs who fund the major parties.
Social media helps - but people need to be able to think for

Probably more accurate to refer to it as an alliance.....but yes.

Independents are becoming more popular and hopefully will soon hold the balance of power (over 30% so far).
People have gotten sick of all the self serving politicians in both of the main parties.

To be honest - our labor party is no longer a true labor party (i.e. represents the worker's interests).
They have become a "lite" version of the libs.
Basically the two parties are not that different from each other. They look after big business and their corporate donors.
That is why

I think you misunderstood.
The mortgages would take longer to pay off than one could do during their working lifetime.
So, the mortgage was taken over by the next generation....
i.e. an 80 year mortgage (don't know the exact length of it).

COP30 overpromised, underdelivered, empowered distractions, backtracked on issues and once again gave big oil and big ag a free pass.

Unfortunately, the suspicions of climate scientists (here in Brazil and abroad) were confirmed again.

So bad bad court decision justifies your not bothering to do your bit by voting?
No wonder your country is in such a mess.

I remember Grandpa (lived in Hungary during the Soviet era)
telling me how mortgages were multi-generational.
Your kids or their kids would pay it off.
Feels like you guys are heading that way.

Bear in mind that in Australia - Our liberal party equates to your GOP, and our Labor party is closer to your Democrats.

Most of out MSM is owned by 3 moguls who are biased towards one of the main parties.
But, we do have small independent news outlets (mainly on line) and very effective social media (which both sides of government hate).