tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post3933564296311407627..comments2023-10-28T01:37:40.656-07:00Comments on Ben Pobjie's Wonderful World Of Objects: The TROUBLE with GovernmentBen Pobjiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07320337293942659210noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-44248413430065775612013-02-07T23:19:22.168-08:002013-02-07T23:19:22.168-08:00If you've got the time and means to troll blog...If you've got the time and means to troll blogs (which requires basic literacy and access to the internet via any number of nifty electronic gadgets) you've got no place crying that you're living "poverty" Anonymous #1. Poverty-stricken folks are usually more focused on trying to stay alive and whatnot. But hey - you keep on healing the world, one anonymous blog comment at a time! Fool Critichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12920152734047019041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-65265775574074292162012-06-04T02:55:12.376-07:002012-06-04T02:55:12.376-07:00It's going to sound preachy and ignorant, but ...It's going to sound preachy and ignorant, but I truly fail to see how having 'functioning SPERM' and being a parent give you extra special perspective on raising children. We live in a child centric, juvenile-obsessed culture, and are constantly cajoled to 'think of the children!'. I have no problems doing so, I am happy to pay taxes that support public schooling and a myriad of schemes and endeavours that exist solely for the purpose of strengthening our future by taking care of our youth. It's vital. But I loathe the concept that those who are not parents, do not understand the needs of families and children specifically.<br />However, I applaud your use of EMPHASIS. It's FUNNY.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-13540138902714086212012-05-09T14:25:35.322-07:002012-05-09T14:25:35.322-07:00Your piece on the Budget over at the Drum is not n...Your piece on the Budget over at the Drum is not nearly as funny as all the comments taking it for serious commentary.<br /><br />These people vote? <br /><br />And these are ABC readers!<br /><br />What of the ones out there who watch commercial gibberish all the time and read Murdoch press? <br /><br />I suppose you might as well laugh, it is either that or cry.<br /><br />I prefer to laugh.Doug Quixotenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-38853792033320885742012-05-04T02:46:44.267-07:002012-05-04T02:46:44.267-07:00You've got that nearly right, Anonymous.
Abb...You've got that nearly right, Anonymous. <br /><br />Abbott won't now be able to do anything much, due to the interest groups and lobbies.<br /><br />The Green numbers in the Senate will ensure that he cannot roll back the carbon price, even if he really wanted to.<br /><br />But I think he will do some damage, in a mean-spirited, snide 'dog in the manger' fashion.Doug Quixotenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-29756727473111210262012-05-03T06:55:04.171-07:002012-05-03T06:55:04.171-07:00you gots to chill Doug. It makes zero difference i...you gots to chill Doug. It makes zero difference if Abbott takes over. The same Corporate/UN interests will still be in charge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-37089819224165169182012-05-03T04:31:28.386-07:002012-05-03T04:31:28.386-07:00I always thought that haemorrhoids turned up in be...I always thought that haemorrhoids turned up in between the cheeks? <br /><br />The elites include the media? Wow, won't they be stoked.<br /><br />The impression is that there is no difference between the two major parties, but that is very wrong. Both try to capture "the middle ground" especially in election mode. <br /><br />Abbott has never been out of election mode. If he doesn't drop dead soon, I will be surprised. And not very sorry.Doug Quixotenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-54445750366731471742012-05-02T17:26:09.724-07:002012-05-02T17:26:09.724-07:00'us' clearly does not include the majority...'us' clearly does not include the majority of people who visit this site. You should feel proud that you consider yourself elite and know what is best for 'us'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-36698683827579370382012-05-02T16:56:51.293-07:002012-05-02T16:56:51.293-07:00Anonymous said: "the elites... and the rest o...Anonymous said: "the elites... and the rest of us"?<br /><br />I think you've got me in the wrong group, dear.ohpointybirdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-31481866927361422192012-05-02T16:36:09.676-07:002012-05-02T16:36:09.676-07:00the bottom line is that there is no left or right,...the bottom line is that there is no left or right, simply the elites (including the media) and the rest of us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-38585220900269186872012-05-02T15:23:42.360-07:002012-05-02T15:23:42.360-07:00The media are hemorrhoids which pop up on either c...The media are hemorrhoids which pop up on either cheek, though you will most often find Insiders/Fairfax/Crikey/Drum on the left cheek and Rupe/Gina on the right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-52735316465105954592012-05-02T14:28:20.152-07:002012-05-02T14:28:20.152-07:00To Anonymous : if that is so, why is one cheek att...To Anonymous : if that is so, why is one cheek attacked so fervently, and the other kissed equally fervently by the media, Rupert's in particular?<br /><br />Hmm?Doug Quixotenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-1481283140103801572012-05-02T08:05:42.727-07:002012-05-02T08:05:42.727-07:00"My serious take is that this is a seriously ..."My serious take is that this is a seriously good government governing well." Is this irony or satire? <br />Everyone who does not drink Canberra Kool Aid realises that the ALP and Libs are two cheeks of the same arse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-77235624539354706042012-05-02T03:29:15.282-07:002012-05-02T03:29:15.282-07:00The trouble with irony and satire is that all too ...The trouble with irony and satire is that all too many people take it for genuine opinion. <br /><br />Whilst there are many hints in the text that this is total irony, even some of your readership (a truly dedicated band) have their doubts.<br /><br />The peculiarity is that many people think that exchanging one bunch of politicians for the other bunch might actually improve the "out of touch" issue. <br /><br />My serious take is that this is a seriously good government governing well. The opposition is truly desperate to get an election before the people realise that the (would-be) emperor has no clothes.Doug Quixotenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-317914130007881942012-05-02T00:18:28.223-07:002012-05-02T00:18:28.223-07:00Dear Stephen,
Let's see who is the stupid on...Dear Stephen, <br /><br />Let's see who is the stupid one. Tell me why my poverty, or that of fellow Australians, is irrelevant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-32776361986951615472012-05-01T20:38:06.844-07:002012-05-01T20:38:06.844-07:00I for ONE welcome our NEW capitalising OVERLORDS.
...I for ONE welcome our NEW capitalising OVERLORDS.<br /><br />All HAIL to EMPHASIS.<br /><br />Just read it out LOUD the way its WRITTEN. It SOUNDS great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-69304739049226646062012-05-01T20:22:08.505-07:002012-05-01T20:22:08.505-07:00Ben, stop reading The Drum and watching Bolt. You&...Ben, stop reading The Drum and watching Bolt. You're starting to assimilate.BartyLobethalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-78501064934077507632012-05-01T18:55:04.523-07:002012-05-01T18:55:04.523-07:00Stephen :) thanks. Ben, great writing.Stephen :) thanks. Ben, great writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-77655327032028755422012-05-01T17:41:37.426-07:002012-05-01T17:41:37.426-07:00Dear Anonymous, I normally don't work to depri...Dear Anonymous, I normally don't work to deprive people the ability to breed but in your case I will make an exception. <br />Your poverty is irrelevant but your rank stupidity is dangerous.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508671413487868568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-281415506871751523.post-53855646808476152522012-05-01T11:55:14.195-07:002012-05-01T11:55:14.195-07:00Mocking people who struggle to make ends meet is h...Mocking people who struggle to make ends meet is hardly amusing. I heard yesterday that two million Australians can't afford dental care. I am one of them but that is the least of my worries. I can't afford to keep a roof over my head, and of course will never be able to afford a family. I know that people like you love the idea of depriving Westerner's the ability to afford to breed, through carbon taxes and mass immigration, but please don't mock our poverty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com