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Calliope said:
A high percentage of Australian adults don't have the necessary computer skills necessary to work around your problem. You may have to relocate.
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Maybe i could relocate to the Sunshine coast near you,but how would i find your address?
I know look for the black cloud hovering above the nursing home:D
 
todster said:
I know look for the black cloud hovering above the nursing home:D
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Your references to me as "grandpa" and to "nursing home" are obviously name calling and slighting language, as well as being ageist and ill-informed. Others may find it amusing but I don't.
 
Calliope said:
Do you and Gillard and Conroy have access to information on digital networking that Obama can't access?
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I'm not sure why you're asking me unless you forgot to quote something I wrote that directly relates to that question.

Wireless speeds tend to drop with distance, congestion (something that apparently telcos sometimes have issues with now like Vodafone). How well do the various wireless technologies handle available spectrum in Australia in high population areas with many customers? Akamai recently released their report in some trends, "The company found that average mobile connect speeds with Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and Sprint all settled in between 700Kbps and 800Kbps" which suggests many with wireless are doing better. Wireless should improve but that doesn't mean wired will not. Fibre also has potential extra advances to how copper has been adapted from pure voice to voice + xDSL.
 
Calliope said:
Your references to me as "grandpa" and to "nursing home" are obviously name calling and slighting language, as well as being ageist and ill-informed. Others may find it amusing but I don't.
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Yes a bit of a stereotype T., I know you didn't mean it to be hurtful. Conservatives come in all ages, and so do radicals. And Left and Right the same.
 
Calliope said:
Your references to me as "grandpa" and to "nursing home" are obviously name calling and slighting language, as well as being ageist and ill-informed. Others may find it amusing but I don't.
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Logique said:
Yes a bit of a stereotype T., I know you didn't mean it to be hurtful. Conservatives come in all ages, and so do radicals. And Left and Right the same.
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How do you know he 'didn't mean it to be hurtful'? It's a perfectly deliberate and rude comment.
 
IFocus said:
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Ah, if you disagree, I'm reassured I was on the right track with my observation.

And IFocus, just in case you missed my question earlier, (I wouldn't like to think you felt unable to answer), here it is again:

So Cynical: just a simple question, if I may. Could you please tell us if you are actually completely happy with the government, and comment on the performances of Julia Gillard and Wayne Swan in particular.
Do you actually believe they have thus far wisely spent taxpayer funds?
Do you actually believe they have a credible and sustainable plan to take Australia forward?
If so, what do you consider to be the essential constituents of this plan and how will it benefit this great nation?

Do you sincerely believe that all criticism of the government and the Prime Minister and Deputy PM in particular is totally unjustified?

With thanks.
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Of course, you're under no obligation to answer. If you choose not to, I guess we will easily understand why.
 
Julia]So Cynical: just a simple question said:
And IFocus, just in case you missed my question earlier, (I wouldn't like to think you felt unable to answer), here it is again:

Of course, you're under no obligation to answer. If you choose not to, I guess we will easily understand why.
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Completely happy? im never completely happy with anything and since the PM and Swanny haven't had much of a chance to do anything yet ill reserve my judgement.

As for Labor in General...in general im happy with what they have and haven't done, while i will admit that some things could of been done better....what dawned on me today for the first time was the realisation that coalition supporters are and were happier when they have/had a government that did little or nothing.

Look at the decade of political success John Howard had, all done by doing little or nothing..and he only ever got himself in trouble when he tried to do something, like work no choices, and water front reform etc...its clear from the Flood levy thread and in fact this thread, that coalition voters want all governments to do little or nothing.

Least that's how im seeing it....dammed if you do and dammed if you do, so do nothing, kept the coalition in Govt for over a decade...until they stuck there necks out with work no choices.
 
So_Cynical said:
Completely happy? im never completely happy with anything and since the PM and Swanny haven't had much of a chance to do anything yet ill reserve my judgement.

As for Labor in General...in general im happy with what they have and haven't done, while i will admit that some things could of been done better....what dawned on me today for the first time was the realisation that coalition supporters are and were happier when they have/had a government that did little or nothing.

Look at the decade of political success John Howard had, all done by doing little or nothing..and he only ever got himself in trouble when he tried to do something, like work no choices, and water front reform etc...its clear from the Flood levy thread and in fact this thread, that coalition voters want all governments to do little or nothing.

Least that's how im seeing it....dammed if you do and dammed if you do, so do nothing, kept the coalition in Govt for over a decade...until they stuck there necks out with work no choices.
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LOLOLOL ....... So_Cyclical you are damn funny when you are backed into a corner.

What did Little Johhny actually do whilst in office?

Delivered eight Budget surplus's and effectively eliminated all of Labor’s $96 billion of government debt.

http://webdiary.com.au/cms/?q=node/1115 ........ look here for more "nothings"

NBN is a myth http://www.coxmedia.com.au/articles/121/broadband_plan_is_smoke_and_mirrors_by_peter_j._cox.html

Let's all be in awe of a shiny blue cable that will save Australia. PMSL :D
 
So_Cynical said:
...its clear from the Flood levy thread and in fact this thread, that coalition voters want all governments to do little or nothing.
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I am tempted to make a suitable comment about this bit of nonsense, however it would probably be branded as provocation, so I will back off.
 
So_Cynical said:
Completely happy? im never completely happy with anything and since the PM and Swanny haven't had much of a chance to do anything yet ill reserve my judgement.
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What? Labor has held government for more than three years! But despite the pink batts, the waste on school halls at double realistic prices, grocery watch, fuel watch, amongst other nonsense ideas, e.g. cash for clunkers and all the failed green schemes, you are 'still reserving judgement'.

I suppose that's really all a dyed in the wool Labor supporter can say. It would be just to hurtful to admit how badly they have stuffed up.
 
Julia said:
What? Labor has held government for more than three years! But despite the pink batts, the waste on school halls at double realistic prices, grocery watch, fuel watch, amongst other nonsense ideas, e.g. cash for clunkers and all the failed green schemes, you are 'still reserving judgement'.

I suppose that's really all a dyed in the wool Labor supporter can say. It would be just to hurtful to admit how badly they have stuffed up.
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I thought Labour lost direction when Rudd was sacked, though he couldn't seem to be able to listen either. I am for a few of their ideas and think they did well in some things however they could definitely do better. I have no problem with National Broadband network and believe it is necessary for the future of Australia. The arguments against it are all about how profitable it will be which is a furphy. I am happy to see, I think a few people will be surprised. You must remember that the Murdoch Press hates broadband as it will destroy their profits.

I, (along with many swinging voters), can't vote for Abbott. I don't like his answers or attitude. I bet when he gets knocked off for someone more moderate that Liberals will get in easily.
 
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ???????????

TELSTRA will retain its high-speed cable network and $75 million in Foxtel contracts as part of a deal struck with NBN Co, but they must decommission the cable's broadband and telephone capabilities.

Telstra's underground hybrid- fibre coaxial (HFC) network was a major competitive threat to NBN Co because it was capable of delivering broadband at 100 megabits per second and passes millions of houses and businesses in Australia.

http://www.smh.com.au/business/telstra-keeps-cable-network-in-nbn-deal-20100620-ypd5.html

So the Guvmint is forcing a competitor to stop using it's network because it is a threat to the NBN?? WTF is going on here ladeeez and generalmen?

Didn't we just sell Telstra for a thripney bit because the Government did not want to run a telecommunications company and here we are lining ourselves up for another one?? And a very bloody expensive one at that !!!!!!!!! :banghead:
 
Knobby22 said:
I thought Labour lost direction when Rudd was sacked, though he couldn't seem to be able to listen either. I am for a few of their ideas and think they did well in some things however they could definitely do better. I have no problem with National Broadband network and believe it is necessary for the future of Australia. The arguments against it are all about how profitable it will be which is a furphy. I am happy to see, I think a few people will be surprised. You must remember that the Murdoch Press hates broadband as it will destroy their profits.

I, (along with many swinging voters), can't vote for Abbott. I don't like his answers or attitude. I bet when he gets knocked off for someone more moderate that Liberals will get in easily.
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I must say I agree with you Knobby, on both counts.
 
Julia;608411]Ah, if you disagree, I'm reassured I was on the right track with my observation.
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Maybe you missed all the other posts made by todster he uses humor consistently.

And IFocus, just in case you missed my question earlier, (I wouldn't like to think you felt unable to answer), here it is again:
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Feel free to run your agenda and I will feel free to ignore it


Of course, you're under no obligation to answer. If you choose not to, I guess we will easily understand why.
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Its a joy when every thing is so black and white.
 
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