Uriah Heap

I heard on the radio this morning, that belief in Conspiracy Theories is a coping strategy.

They're busting their balls to try at get this Rugby Championship up and running, but as a spectator it's hard to get very excited about it.
It's coming into summer; it's a post World Cup year; it's a "Covid year" where local competitions have reclaimed the limelight; the Boks look like they'll be well underdone.....etc etc.
Seems to me like we should just be saying "Glad we got a bit of local rugby"; then pulling out the cricket bats and beach towels and hoping for better in 2021.

I'm no great supporter of the Auckland Warriors, but I admire what they've achieved in 2020.
Heading over to Aus in the middle of the Covid and, for the most part, performing with a bit of pride.
"Good on em," I say.

Golly well there you go! Thanks for that insight Trump!! President Trump sounds very sensible AND smart. And now we find Joe Biden paid $299,000 tax in US in 2019. 
Now I'm confused Trump?? Does that make Biden "successful", "an idiot", or just plain "honest"??
Gotta say, I'm leaning toward "Honest". Just saying!

I didn't watch the debate. Why would I - they're tedious.
My gripe is with people like Tripple Alliance, who clearly have a preconceived "pro National" bias, coming on here and announcing Judith Collins the winner.
Ms Collins could have walked on, done a dump on the floor, and walked straight off without saying a word and TA would have still had her the winner.

You've asked the question, but clearly believe you know the answer. In your view methamphetamine is the reason for NZ's high incarceration numbers.
Then you go on to say Govt's are "wimping out", Yet I read about arrests almost every day; both small time and large scale. 
The better question would be  -why are so many Kiwi's attracted to methamphetamine use? What's going on in NZ society?

You've asked the question, but clearly believe you know the answer. In your view methamphetamine is the reason for NZ's high incarceration numbers.
Then you go on to say Govt's are "wimping out", Yet I read about arrests almost every day; both small time and large scale. 
The better question would be  -why are so many Kiwi's attracted to methamphetamine use? What's going on in NZ society?

Simon O'Connor seems to be a fully payed up member of the Mike Hosking led - "I Love Scott Morrison" fan club.
Scott Morrison - the leader who went on holiday while his country burned.

C'mon Triple A. It's just been announced NZ has had it's warmest winter since records began in 1909.
Such announcements are usually your cue to come on here and lambaste scientists, greenies, the left, socialists, Jacnta Ardern, poor little angry Greta, and anyone else who dares to say "I think the daffodils are blooming earlier every year.

I agree CT's. A great day for an evening BBQ. However, not so sure about your tips.......???

It's not a matter of "missing something" Blueanytime". You just need to be aware that 100 1's views are completely aligned to Q anon. He is totally blinkered, has no views of his own and will parrot whatever they say, no matter how ridiculous the claim might be. 

I have enjoyed  reading this thread as much as I have enjoyed both sides of the media's reporting of this circus full of clowns. My conclusion is that America will get what America deserves and I'll be giggling my arse off for a very, very long time. 

I think Jamie Lee Ross and Donald Trump would enjoy each others company. They hold similar values. You should introduce them 100 1.
 

It's impossible to debate with someone who believes things are 'rigged', everyone is telling lies and every one is corrupt (except those who you support).
Taking this stance stifles any serious debate. 

It's impossible to debate with someone who believes things are 'rigged', everyone is telling lies and every one is corrupt (except those who you support).
Taking this stance stifles any serious debate. 

Uh oh! Crusher's telling lies and then, when called out on it, states, "It was a joke."  That sounds just like another leader I know well.

Beyer Classic at the Levin course in the late 70's.
Mid week, plenty of hype, big crowd, top horses, byo cans of beer. From memory both Grey Way and Copper Belt raced in the Levin Classic..
Ahhhh those were the days.

The rugby's been awesome, no doubt about that. I thought we'd get completely through the comp before the Covid came back, but we missed out by a week. Despite what they've been saying about turning up to play, i don't think some of those old veteran Crusaders will be too disappointed about missing that game up at Eden Park this coming weekend.

I've told my wife the goat has to leave our bedroom.

And this is the key fact. New Zealand has a population of 5 million, so, following the Swedish model, we can assume Covid-19 would have killed 3000 in NZ. With the media reporting on each death in minute detail what political party in NZ was going to say "That's Ok, we can wear that for the sake of the economy." The answer is none. National, NZ First and The Greens all agreed to Lockdown the country in late March..
What you are saying rdytdy is that the "over 80's are "expendable". You need to be honest and come right out and say that.

More conspiracy bullshit clogging up the thread and distracting from sensible debate.

Uh oh! Crusher's telling lies and then, when called out on it, states, "It was a joke."  That sounds just like another leader I know well.

I agree with Idolmite. Sleepy Joe has worked out he doesn't need to do much of anything. Right now he's sleep walking to victory in November.

Those National MP's have got a lot of mental health issues, don't they! 🤪

Great to see this old tradition revived. However the notion that the Barrett brothers, all born raised and schooled in the Naki, could play for anyone other than "The North" threatens the games credibility.The same with Southland boy, Damien McKenzie, if he doesn't line up for the South.