Aphex
2014-03-12 14:42:00 UTC
Same with Queensland and their "Anti-Associating laws". Can some one over there explain why this is going on?
Crotchrockety
2014-03-12 15:42:00 UTC
Twenty odd years ago the Austrailian citizens were disarmed for their protection. Crime rates increased.
Now their right to peaceably protest to redress grievances is being whittled away. The government can now summarily lock them up if they disagree with the government's mandates.
"The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.” – Thomas Jefferson
Now, we're being fed a load of crap that disarming the populous will somehow protect us. The majority of Assuies bought into that load of crap.
“Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it.” Edmund Burke
Colonel_Klinck
2014-03-12 15:55:00 UTC
Right to protest however should never be curtailed. One of our most basic human rights.
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2014-03-12 16:00:00 UTC
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2014-03-12 17:11:00 UTC
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2014-03-12 17:27:00 UTC
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2014-03-12 19:43:00 UTC
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2014-03-12 20:16:00 UTC
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SDNerd
2014-03-12 22:30:00 UTC
While somewhat ancient in concept (a couple thousand years - maybe), freedom of expression is a modern philosophical idea in practice. In this country, the application of "Freedom of Speech" was born from tyranny, and why the First Amendment to our Constitution (and in support of that, the 2nd Amendment as well) - as part of the "Bill of Rights".
The UK, which purports to have as its constitution (which there is no single formal document for) a series of documents (body of law) that prescribe it, it is still all subject to Parliament, not the people directly per se, as in the US. In other words, similar law could be enacted in UK - which no doubt would be amidst protest. their law, therefore not really of my concern. I have no plans to go there and protest anything.
In fairness, there are constraints to the interpretation of our own "Freedom of Speech", which do not allow for violent protest (incitement of riot or other anarchy), screaming "fire" (false emergency) in a somewhat confined space with a sizable number of people present, attending university courses without clothing (silly example), and what have you.
Regarding the firearm buyback in Oz, I am not familiar with the crime statistics prior to, during, or shortly following this process - so I am in no position to comment. As for "success", what's the metric? What I do know, that for Australia at the time, it was very expensive (which is a societal cost).
Regardless gents, these are the laws of countries in which we don't all reside. What they choose to do, is up to that society (in this case - a state) or nation-state. Being judgmental about their choices (on a moto forum - lol), is unlikely to result in change.
Aphex
2014-03-12 22:54:00 UTC
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2014-03-12 23:00:00 UTC
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2014-03-13 00:27:00 UTC
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2014-03-13 00:40:00 UTC
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AGRO!
2014-03-13 01:04:00 UTC
The US president signed a agreament I think it was last year or maybe the year before but it states they have the right to lock any protestors or even religious people up indefenatly if they want and as they deem fit so you could be just walking down the road and seen as some sort of threat and get locked up its BS!
Have you guys heard of agenda 21 find it and have a read.
SDNerd
2014-03-13 01:54:00 UTC
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2014-03-13 02:02:00 UTC
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ktmguy
2014-03-13 02:03:00 UTC
GUY FOR PRESIDENT!
Honestly, I'm the perfect candidate! I'm dumb, good looking, opinionated, middle aged, got acting skills and I think everyone is a c#&nt!
Poll is running!
BTW I got Bassies vote and AGRO's too!
Davo-Singapore
2014-03-13 02:27:00 UTC
AGRO!
2014-03-13 03:20:00 UTC
Have you noticed in the US that ammo is getting more expensive and harder to get?
If the people wont hand their guns in whats the next best thing to do?
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2014-03-13 03:20:00 UTC
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ktmguy
2014-03-13 03:56:00 UTC
Also we never had so many issues and arguments on this forum since the release of the SD1290 R.
I recon KTM is evil and that Pierer bloke is the new antichrist!
People get along please. We can argue about this till the cows come home and no solution will be found since there is none.
Violence is part of the human nature and no amount of silly rules and PC correctness will cure this.
I actually lived in many countries and I can tell you not one of them is perfect. This mostly due to bad leadership no matter how you look at it.
So go out for a ride, clear the head and answer my bloody question in the technical tread on the 1290 suspension!
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2014-03-13 04:14:00 UTC
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2014-03-13 04:59:00 UTC
BassAgent
2014-03-13 05:13:00 UTC
First of all, who fooking cares if noone else is using sources or not? Did you see me quoting their comments? I didn't think so smartypants. Common sense tells you that I was replying to the person I was replying to directly, directly. Haha you twat.
Second of all, in speedfiends original post, he mentioned "We haven't had the type of mass shooting that seems to be commonplace in the US for decades. DECADES. I wouldn't live in your country if my life depended on it - cos I'd be scared shitless I'd lose it to some gun crazy nut on a bender."
I'm trying to make it easy for your barney-style mind to comprehend here bahahaha.
He then goes on to say, "Don't believe everything you read" "the media's reporting of it is in total disproportion to what actually happened." and "They whip up a horde of citizens screaming for action"
Are you following yet? Lolol
As you can see, our friend speed here undoubtedly thinks gun crimes and mass shootings and crazy people are happening all the time over here in the U.S. Obviously something he read or saw on the news. Then he goes to say you can't believe the stuff being said on the news about his country because it's "in total disproportion". See it now big boy?
Class over. Dumbass. Lmao.
BassAgent
2014-03-13 06:15:00 UTC
AGRO!
2014-03-13 06:45:00 UTC
Just saying
ktmguy
2014-03-13 07:17:00 UTC
Australia because we don't have guns, the US coz the zombies have guns too!
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2014-03-13 07:41:00 UTC
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2014-03-13 08:27:00 UTC
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2014-03-13 11:02:00 UTC
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2014-03-13 11:23:00 UTC
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2014-03-13 15:13:00 UTC
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2014-03-13 18:20:00 UTC
SDNerd
2014-03-13 18:55:00 UTC
yes the study even said that it may be skewed or flawed, but come on, 10:1 even you would have to admit that this isn't a statistical anomaly
here is another
going by this, we American seem to off ourselves a heck of a lot more than all but two countries, on a per capita basis with firearms, but still 10:1
show me something that shows the opposite and then we can discuss.
added some information from the CDC that seems to collaborate the numbers cited previously :
ktmguy
2014-03-13 19:31:00 UTC
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BassAgent
2014-03-13 22:32:00 UTC
I got a spot for you in my dungeon! [/quote]
I'm up for it. You picked Bic and I right. We'll be dropping some tunes on vinyl. There will be lots of "so on" too.
ktmguy
2014-03-13 22:50:00 UTC
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2014-03-14 00:24:00 UTC
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2014-03-14 02:04:00 UTC
DribbleDuke
2014-03-14 03:11:00 UTC
EDIT:
Motoronin has kindly requested to be removed from external affairs and do the arts instead. WTF? So that is vacant again.
He might do aviation as a side gig but he wants to replace all planes to helicopters. Not sure if that is fine as I like these old spitfires, DC3's and F104's
Jim H does thermoplastic research and the removal of obsolete jobs. You know,stuff we don't need or care about like marketing, lawyers, advertising, dispute tribunals and so on. We have the internet now and Bert so we don't need all that crap.
WillH- fabrication
Shit tiring stuff this political mumbo jumbo, when do this people actually do some real work?
Linga
2014-03-14 14:31:00 UTC
Bass, search, read, educate.
You are the worst kind of idiot. You choose stupidity.
Search and learn.
Gun/deaths/population. Easy mathematics on a calculator.
You don't need to change your opinion, but you do need to change your attitude.
shadowman
2014-03-14 14:34:00 UTC
Did you get your stolen race bike back???
Certainly hope so
Linga
2014-03-14 14:57:00 UTC
Pro twin Australia has been nice enough to build me a bike for the season to race. They are amazing!!
BassAgent
2014-03-14 16:42:00 UTC
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Linga
2014-03-14 16:55:00 UTC
This forum... The net...
Linga
2014-03-14 17:01:00 UTC
I can agree to disagree, as frustrating as it is, with someone who can justify their position. That is shown in the thread you chose not to read.
You, however, have the world's knowledge at your fingertips and choose ignorance.
This forum is great for weeding out and vetting morons. Hence why it is so good and we are so diverse.
You sir are a moron and need to be vetted.
BassAgent
2014-03-14 17:02:00 UTC
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BassAgent
2014-03-14 17:08:00 UTC
Pretty bold right? You are probably firing up at the fingertips getting ready to tell me how I can't possibly do that and assuming makes me an ass or something or whatever haha.
Yet, I can make such a claim because it's supported directly by your own position. It's as simple as the mere fact you believe that all there is to the topic is "gun deaths per capita of gun ownership".
I feel sorry for people who live day to day with such limited critical thinking skills.
Btw, calling somebody "stupid" over and over... you've obviously never done any research on "name calling in a debate" Lol. (inb4 "hey you called sdnerd a dumbass" I still stand by this, Hahaha)
Maybe you don't do any research for anything? It's possible...
Linga
2014-03-14 17:15:00 UTC
Since you are too lazy to read the previously mentioned thread which has quite a lot of research, what would you like me to research for you?
You also stated "points of research" Clarify.
I'm yet to be assured of your non moronic status... Ironic lol
BassAgent
2014-03-14 17:30:00 UTC
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2014-03-14 17:47:00 UTC
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BassAgent
2014-03-14 19:42:00 UTC
SDNerd
2014-03-14 20:30:00 UTC
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BassAgent
2014-03-14 21:02:00 UTC
Some shit-stirrer decided to add some seasoning to the pot (you know who you are
BassAgent
2014-03-14 21:07:00 UTC
Linga
2014-03-14 21:10:00 UTC
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lc4
2014-03-15 07:48:00 UTC
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ktmguy
2014-03-15 08:27:00 UTC
Although the gun laws were introduced by a conservative Liberal government I personally did not have a issue with it. Although 99% of Australians have no practical use for guns anyone can own a firearm there are just restrictions on what type of gun and what your intentions are on its use.
I would not like to live in a environment where I found the need to own a gun to protect my family of myself.
(Yes I know Feathers is holding a gun )
AGRO!
2014-03-15 09:44:00 UTC
DribbleDuke
2014-03-15 10:28:00 UTC
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Aphex
2014-03-15 12:14:00 UTC
BassAgent
2014-03-15 13:10:00 UTC
Ignorance is bliss, it is no wonder Bass's posts are loaded with " LOL's"
If I were at a keyboard, I'd chime in and hit the fish with both barrels.
Australian people have grit enough that apathy will not take too deep ahold.
Guns and or that lack thereof seems to be a prevailing current around these parts.
I have heard the argument that if they were outlawed then only outlaws would have them.
This may be good since most guns only shoot the owner or close kin folk.
Trust me, I'll spew justice upon my return. But for now, Bass shutthefuckup!
lc4
2014-03-16 06:58:00 UTC
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Linga
2014-03-16 07:01:00 UTC
Not one?
Do you learn at school?
I'd love to see your assignments!
I reckon this!!! Because... Well you disapprove it!!! I said it...
You must be top of the class...
BassAgent
2014-03-16 07:14:00 UTC
Linga
2014-03-16 07:57:00 UTC
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BassAgent
2014-03-16 08:19:00 UTC
Funny as, when he calls the young fella out... Does sorta prove he's not always on the right side of the law though...
Linga
2014-03-16 16:00:00 UTC
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Linga
2014-03-16 16:21:00 UTC
ktmguy
2014-03-16 16:25:00 UTC
MrZ32
2014-03-17 08:31:00 UTC
Do you for get you are a mod? There are 3 types of people on forums. On a subject some have opinion red, some have opinion blue, the mods supposed to keep an eye on the discussions an call for reason if needed. You did no such thing, only putting fuel on the fire. I'm not saying you are right or wrong, just that it is not your job as a mod to tell other people what your opinion is in this aggressive way.
You stepped up to the plate when required, with this job comes responsibilities, act like a mod!
You should know better that on the subject of guns and gun ownership opinions are divided and tempers can flare, your job is to bring reason to this. If you can't quit!
Take an example from Klinck, he can bring his view to the table without upsetting people (I'm not talking about a laugh) and still keep things under control.
This is a bike forum not a political vent or gun control lobby.
Poor performance bud!
BassAgent
2014-03-17 09:23:00 UTC
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Linga
2014-03-17 20:20:00 UTC
Btw ktmguy, just because I'm a mod doesn't mean I can't talk back and forth with other members how I would normally. I just can't let my mod power be abused in such situations; which I haven't done. Otherwise I can post shit back and forth like an ass all I want lol. Doesn't mean I'm mad or unruly. You gotta speak to certain people in their own context of speaking after all!
Honestly if people don't like me I really don't care. Unless we're meeting up in person; that's a different story. And people who know me in person know what's up with me anyways.
Aphex
2014-03-17 21:09:00 UTC
I would also like your point of view on the anti-bikie legislation in Queensland.
Feel free to pop a link or a fact in at any time.
Also... Aphex...? I love the use of cunt lol
BassAgent
2014-03-17 21:17:00 UTC
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Linga
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DribbleDuke
2014-03-17 22:06:00 UTC
The new government is going to sign to the TPP and that is basically secret corporate laws and internet security, with a good dose of Hollywood copy-writes thrown in.
http://www.smh.com.au/comment/transpaci ... 32sf6.html
Whistleblowers, by their very nature, should be protected so as to hold the larger group to account. Using Snowden as a reason is preposterous.
Linga
2014-03-17 22:21:00 UTC
Julian and Edward will be heroes before this is over. But they will have to be heroes in another country.
TLS_Russ
2014-03-18 06:38:00 UTC
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2014-03-18 06:48:00 UTC
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2014-03-18 06:55:00 UTC
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Linga
2014-03-18 07:10:00 UTC
The best bit is that you can let the cops know where and when your going for a ride great idea
TLS_Russ
2014-03-18 07:30:00 UTC
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2014-03-18 07:34:00 UTC
How that guy kept his cool I really dont know.... persecution and intimidation to provoke a response as an excuse to arrest was clearly the police objective there.....
Aphex
2014-03-18 07:39:00 UTC
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DribbleDuke
2014-03-19 00:14:00 UTC
By the people, for the people, requires discloser, full discloser.
These fuckwits got caught with their hands in the cookie jar. And want to sell us idiots, that includes you Bass, on more " nTional Security". We've had enough of this paradigm. It's time foe evolvement by involvement.
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2014-03-19 04:06:00 UTC
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Linga
2014-03-19 06:25:00 UTC
One of my mates said he was not allowed to ride my bike because he'd get bashed if they found out, and he was a senior member!
Yet they raced a Jap bike at the Sand drags...? Like I said.... Odd
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2014-03-19 14:46:00 UTC
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2014-03-27 07:32:00 UTC
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