Will the Albanese Government be a one term Government ?

Back around 2008 IIRC I saw a Volvo like that getting a full restoration at a panel beater in South Melbourne.

Same car ?

 

Ouch!

 

You're not a car guy, then...

 

Arvin,

That's not the kerrari I know. She is someone who is sensible and realistic and not living in a bubble where there are only wealthy old white guys with flash cars. I think it's very easy to be a 'keyboard warrior' without recognising or thinking that there is a real person at the other end of your comments. Ever volunteered in a homeless shelter or a food bank and seen how some people scratch to get by? It's not all beer and skittles out there...

I think they are unworthy and should be removed.

Oh - and can't be many Sebrings or Daytonas left in the country. Old white guys have been selling them all overseas I gather...

 

Andrew, while to some extent I agree with your sentiments (I hate any “I’m richer / more successful / my family is better than yours” BS. It’s both laughable and falls down very quickly when exposed to any scrutiny), it does go both ways.

I have consistently defended Karen against what I felt were unfair comments and have always stated where I do actually agree with her - however rarely that may be.

However, I can’t think of a single instance where that has been reciprocated.

No matter how clearly or concisely I put a position - even one that is exactly the same - somehow she manages to come back with some bollocks that either completely misrepresents what I said or ignores it completely.

There comes a point where all you can do is throw your arms in the air.

I feel I am arriving at that point, unfortunately.

 

Karen argues with ME and I'm on her side ..... sometimes

 

LOL! I had to unblock Arsvan to see what you were talking about! Don't worry about it. At least this time he didn't hide behind a fake name on Facebook page!

 

Well I'm sorry about that Steve although I'm struggling to recall an instance where you've needed defending against unfair comments.
I think some of the problem is your idea of 'clear and concise ' is very different to mine. I never deliberately misrepresent what you say, but I DO often have problems figuring out what your intention is eg the the post re Adam Bandt losing his seat due to preferences - certainly seemed to me you were unhappy about his loss...

 

Damn ! We certainly are thicker skinned here in Australia !

 

Mate, I'd hate to be an American

They seem to hate their opposite side so vehemently and I hope we never get like that in Australia, I have heaps of friends from both sides of politics and although I'm centre-left I can swing centre-right in a blink

I've never liked HARD left OR hard right, extremes arec degrading and promote these bad feelings and Trump is just a long line that has epitomised these final (hopefully) deep emotions of negative feelings

 

I'm glad that you understood my comment

I have certainly been a victim or their hate

Trump is a disgusting person. Hope he rots in hell.

Mate, think about all the good times . It will put a smile on your face Take care

 

I am. I built this MR2 Last car ever sold in Australia. Total strip to bare metal. Every part besides the shell, Carpets and seats is brand new. I ordered over 1000 parts . I fully built the engine to a supercharged 337 KW's at the wheels mean machine from 2 liters. The engine is a one of in the whole world.
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BTW that garage in the first picture is this garage that I transformed


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Wanna guess the colour of the MR2 that I picked ? I paid $5,500 just for that steering wheel.

 

Gotta love the socialists........... vultures.
https://www.afr.com/policy/tax-and-super/if-you-think-labor-s-3-million-super-tax-won-t-hit-you-think-again-20250514-p5lz2v

 

I think you'll find he owns both of 'em.......upstairs AND downstairs,keeping his options open.......

 

OLIO! Fair enough. I was referring to you comparing a Volvo to a Maserati Sebring.

 

I come here for sensible and balanced discussion and debate Maybe I'm in the wrong place!

I'm just disappointed that Arvin had to quickly reduce the discussion to senseless insults. His parents would be disappointed after all that money they spent on his education. I'm sure that if someone dribbled all that stuff to someone that he cohabits with (assuming he has a partner) he would be upset. He needs to think more before pressing send perhaps...

As was said, it's toxic in the USA at the moment and I have some friends there in the Ferrari world keeping their heads down at the moment. We won't all agree on all points all of the time, but it's healthier to have the discussion and listen to other points of view, not just fling insults. We have plenty of examples around of what that leads to!

The whole tax and spend debate is difficult to get a clear path on. Governments the world over don't have the perfect formula and it seems like few people are happy in any one place. I would hazard a guess though that most governments would lose as much to fraud and tax evasion from rich and/or criminal elements as they spend on supporting the poor people in society. Sure, I am sure that there are 'spongers' in society, but is the person getting supported and having pay TV and smoking a packet of cigs a day (or whatever) and different really to the guy cheating on their tax or asset stripping a company and sending it bust leaving a large tax liability behind? We all want the services and facilities that the taxes pay for, but we all resent having to pay for it. The paradox of life I guess.

I could grumble about it all the time if I wanted, but that doesn't help anything. Should I resent the 2 or 3 of my colleagues here who are probably on £25-£28k per year but have council or housing association properties and are paying maybe £500 a month max towards a 3-4 bedroom house in outer London suburb? They have a lot more day-to-day spending money than I have, but I have a lot more assets than them. What goes around comes around. Nothing more inevitable than death and taxes as the saying goes...

Now, where can I talk about cars?

 

Rookie error

 

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Apologies, I didnt look at the photo closely enough. They do look similar.

 

Get on the P&R section and state you hate Trump. See how that goes.

You certainly are not going to get any sensible and balanced discussion and debate.

Ask yourself why ?

I grumble , not all the time but I will say I do,

I am not responsible for the atrocities imposed on anyone for crimes I did not commit.

I deplore any assistance to those that claim their ancestors were unjustly treated.

Translation,

I am not guilty for and aboriginal atrocities so whilst I have sympathy I am NOT RESPOSIBLE. Get a job.

I am not guilty for that 1/20th while aboriginal for the acts on her 20 generations ago aboriginal cousin. Get a job.

Over the years I have paid MILLIONS in taxes, I HAVE A RIGHT to the pension , **** , the members of parliament get a pension !

So you are correct you will never find a perfect system HOWEVER look at the baby boomers , most , if not all have houses and mostly paid off .

We came from a generation , work hard , have a family , have a house. Todays values are totally screwed. I want I get , credit this credit that, They are spoilt and want everything. And worse of those with nothing want everything for free.

My street has a few commission houses in a street with house average 1.5 million. WHY the **** is there a single person whose daughter has been taken off her living in the street ? That 1.5 Million dollar house can build a series of flats in the outer city.

 

Most 60's Euro GT's were similarish in many ways.
The Sebring is sublme in it's driving experience...the Volvo in comparison is rubbish.

 

Rumour has it the pollies and now judges will be exempt for the tax on super.

 

not their fault of course, it's due to a specific clause in state legislation.

Thought - if we "are all in this together" why not amend the state legislation?

 

Finally, I catch a break (well, my wife does )

 

Hate to agree but I just paid all my taxes for the year and am waitingfor my refund ........ hope it turns up before I leave this planet, hate to see the ATO get away with a cent !

 

I hate to break it to ya, but all wives sit in judgement of their husbands!!