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 And were turned off voting for the Libs by Abbott and Morrison.

 
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 Some of us have common sense.

 
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I have a feeling Albo et al might be about to fall for the 3-card trick & think there Western Sydney blue collar base aren't rednecks like he tries to paint others like Paulines supporters. That mistake was made during the turn back the boats periods.....when the ALP base out in Western Sydney deserted the ALP

The new Australians have been shown to be more racist than the typical bogan aussie has ever been 
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Tell me more about the western Sydney blue collar base.

These racist new immigrants you talk about, won’t be voting for an uneducated white racist who wants them gone.
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These racist new immigrants you talk about, won’t be voting for an uneducated white racist who wants them gone.

Maybe, but Cubans voted for a disgusting, racist pig who is thanking them by booting them out in record numbers. Still that is America, a weird country.
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You will have to dig that out yourself Rusty.....however it shows that recent polling in Western Sydney has cutting immigration right up there as an issue !
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Massive issue for the ALP....appealing to immigrant working class whilst keeping woke greens in tow

Like comparing chalk with cheese !
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Originally posted by jujuno jujuno wrote:

Originally posted by Shammy Davis Shammy Davis wrote:

Originally posted by Passing Through Passing Through wrote:

And then Trump came along and you forgot what a conservative Republican was, chasing MAGA lunacy.
Naivety about the states and my political philosophy is the standard for your opinions, isn't it? You can't make me look stupid when you post dumb dumb inaccurate stuff about me. I can support a political agenda without being in bed with its enacters. Like I said,Uncle Sam is more than tragic headlines you prefer to posts.

Only in America would someone say to you, "Put your John Hancock here."

 You mean...like when you said you respected the president of your country's rights. Then trashed the former president.

 Righto...
 
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Naviety is not the problem with you. You are just a angry little lady. You need to be specific as to "trashed". I can respect the office and be critical of the person that holds it. That's a far cry from the ad infinitum vulgar, denigrating, illogical accusations, along with offensive characterizations and pictures you and the posse produce or encourage. You won't find that in my posts. I may get snarky or sarcastic with responses but I try to stay civil. The positive side to what you have to say, as I see it,  is that your belligerence is of no value to yank TBV discussions and of no consequence for Uncle Sam or me. Now as for "trashed" have at it .Wink

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Originally posted by oneonesit oneonesit wrote:

You will have to dig that out yourself Rusty.....however it shows that recent polling in Western Sydney has cutting immigration right up there as an issue !

 Somewhat ironic, isn't it...Wink

 An area heavily populated by migrants opposing new migration.

 Who'd have thunk...

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Originally posted by Shammy Davis Shammy Davis wrote:

Originally posted by jujuno jujuno wrote:

Originally posted by Shammy Davis Shammy Davis wrote:

Originally posted by Passing Through Passing Through wrote:

And then Trump came along and you forgot what a conservative Republican was, chasing MAGA lunacy.
Naivety about the states and my political philosophy is the standard for your opinions, isn't it? You can't make me look stupid when you post dumb dumb inaccurate stuff about me. I can support a political agenda without being in bed with its enacters. Like I said,Uncle Sam is more than tragic headlines you prefer to posts.

Only in America would someone say to you, "Put your John Hancock here."

 You mean...like when you said you respected the president of your country's rights. Then trashed the former president.

 Righto...
 
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Naviety is not the problem with you. You are just a angry little lady. You need to be specific as to "trashed". I can respect the office and be critical of the person that holds it. That's a far cry from the ad infinitum vulgar, denigrating, illogical accusations, along with offensive characterizations and pictures you and the posse produce or encourage. You won't find that in my posts. I may get snarky or sarcastic with responses but I try to stay civil. The positive side to what you have to say, as I see it,  is that your belligerence is of no value to yank TBV discussions and of no consequence for Uncle Sam or me. Now as for "trashed" have at it .Wink


 Nah. Just a woman who is a bit smarter than the average Yank.

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 Most Americans cannot even name five other continents. 

 They name countries or cities, or just stand there with mouths open.

  
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 I have proof of those statements, by the way.

 There is an American who delights in going around asking simple questions of his fellow Americans...then tries not to laugh at their dumb replies.

 
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Originally posted by jujuno jujuno wrote:

Originally posted by oneonesit oneonesit wrote:

You will have to dig that out yourself Rusty.....however it shows that recent polling in Western Sydney has cutting immigration right up there as an issue !

 Somewhat ironic, isn't it...Wink

 An area heavily populated by migrants opposing new migration.

 Who'd have thunk...

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Its bizarre. Bizarre that the left will screw over our standard of living for migrants who also turn out to be one of those 'selfish right wingers'. Not only that but some of these migrants the left screw over our standard of living for are also anti-women and anti-gay. 
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So true HG.

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So typical Sunshine.  Stern Smile
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Originally posted by Second Chance Second Chance wrote:

So typical Sunshine.  Stern Smile
C'mon SC you have a great heart & that's why you want to give immigrants a chance. 

But the fact is (from what Rusty/1-1? posted) theres enough immigrants that have come here that are 'selfish right wingers'. Probably some of them anti women and anti Gay. 

We've let them in, while its is proven from studies a 1% rise in population in an area equates to a 1% rise in housing prices. 

So for all your kindness it turns out so many of these migrants are actually gelati people (notwithstanding we have our fair share of gelati people born here) while we've made it harder for people born here to buy a house/pay rent. 




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Originally posted by jujuno jujuno wrote:

Originally posted by Shammy Davis Shammy Davis wrote:

Originally posted by jujuno jujuno wrote:

Originally posted by Shammy Davis Shammy Davis wrote:

Originally posted by Passing Through Passing Through wrote:

And then Trump came along and you forgot what a conservative Republican was, chasing MAGA lunacy.
Naivety about the states and my political philosophy is the standard for your opinions, isn't it? You can't make me look stupid when you post dumb dumb inaccurate stuff about me. I can support a political agenda without being in bed with its enacters. Like I said,Uncle Sam is more than tragic headlines you prefer to posts.

Only in America would someone say to you, "Put your John Hancock here."

 You mean...like when you said you respected the president of your country's rights. Then trashed the former president.

 Righto...
 
 Wink 
Naviety is not the problem with you. You are just a angry little lady. You need to be specific as to "trashed". I can respect the office and be critical of the person that holds it. That's a far cry from the ad infinitum vulgar, denigrating, illogical accusations, along with offensive characterizations and pictures you and the posse produce or encourage. You won't find that in my posts. I may get snarky or sarcastic with responses but I try to stay civil. The positive side to what you have to say, as I see it,  is that your belligerence is of no value to yank TBV discussions and of no consequence for Uncle Sam or me. Now as for "trashed" have at it .Wink


 Nah. Just a woman who is a bit smarter than the average Yank.

 Big smile

 
Fictional intelligence doesn't count, but you run with it if makes you comfortable. I am suspicious now of anything you post.
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 Haha. Be my guest. 

 I'm presently watching a documentary on JFK. Very fascinating.

 

 

  
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Originally posted by Second Chance Second Chance wrote:

So typical Sunshine.  Stern Smile

Do you deny there are those who come into Australia are anti gay and anti women?
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Originally posted by HarnessGuru HarnessGuru wrote:

Originally posted by Second Chance Second Chance wrote:

So typical Sunshine.  Stern Smile
C'mon SC you have a great heart & that's why you want to give immigrants a chance. 

But the fact is (from what Rusty/1-1? posted) theres enough immigrants that have come here that are 'selfish right wingers'. Probably some of them anti women and anti Gay. 

We've let them in, while its is proven from studies a 1% rise in population in an area equates to a 1% rise in housing prices. 

So for all your kindness it turns out so many of these migrants are actually gelati people (notwithstanding we have our fair share of gelati people born here) while we've made it harder for people born here to buy a house/pay rent. 




the problem with your theory, is that these gelato people are performing essential services for the entire population.
What’s made it harder for people born here to buy a house, is the tax treatment for housing investment.
It’s literally a fvcking gift.
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Only in America! A jumpstart to the American dream. It is called Trump Accounts. 


"Trump Accounts" refer to a new federal investment initiative that provides a $1,000 government contribution to a tax-deferred savings account for eligible children. The program is designed to help families build wealth for the next generation.  A one-time federal contribution of $1,000 is available for eligible U.S. citizen children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028.
Accounts can be opened via IRS Form 4547 or the trumpaccounts.gov online portal, expected in mid-2026.  Annual contributions up to $5,000 in after-tax dollars are permitted until the child turns 18.
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Rather than  a $1k superannuation type account matched by a couple of banks, why not ditch the tax cuts for billionaire mates and invest in the middle class. Help them lift themselves out the cost of living crisis Trump is incapable of addressing.
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Originally posted by rusty nails rusty nails wrote:

Originally posted by HarnessGuru HarnessGuru wrote:

Originally posted by Second Chance Second Chance wrote:

So typical Sunshine.  Stern Smile
C'mon SC you have a great heart & that's why you want to give immigrants a chance. 

But the fact is (from what Rusty/1-1? posted) theres enough immigrants that have come here that are 'selfish right wingers'. Probably some of them anti women and anti Gay. 

We've let them in, while its is proven from studies a 1% rise in population in an area equates to a 1% rise in housing prices. 

So for all your kindness it turns out so many of these migrants are actually gelati people (notwithstanding we have our fair share of gelati people born here) while we've made it harder for people born here to buy a house/pay rent. 




the problem with your theory, is that these gelato people are performing essential services for the entire population.
What’s made it harder for people born here to buy a house, is the tax treatment for housing investment.
It’s literally a fvcking gift.
Less people less essential services needed. Its just a pyramid scheme and its better to cop some shortages at 20M than 40M population. 

& yes CGT discount should be lowered. Possibly neg gearing segregated until that property makes tax profit. 

The quickest solution which affects no current citizens is immigration. Get that done first then worry about housing legislation that affects current citizens who made decisions based on the current legislation.  

A big drop in house prices affects recent FHB 30yos the most. Only legislating housing and not immigration is just the 100th way for Boomers to screw over the younger generation. They want their aged care but they want the younger ones to foot the bill/social impact. Maybe they just have to do without first class aged care so their grand kids can buy a house. 
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Nah mate, in the real world essential services are needed today.
You have a car accident, or a medical emergency today, you’ll be reliant on gelati people just to survive.
Then to look after you in rehab.

Their impact on the housing market is a tiny fraction that government assisted investors have….
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They want their aged care but they want the younger ones to foot the bill/social impact.

How is that? Many aged care facilities have an enormous deposit just to get in, plus ongoing fees. The deposit is returned after they die so their children will just have to wait till then. Stiff titties if they are too impatient to do so.
Your stupid allegation that boomers have screwed over the younger generation makes no sense. They took advantage of prevailing conditions at the time. I guess they should not have, realising that in 50 years it would be much harder for young people to buy a house. I am sure you would have had such altruistic foresight Wacko
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Their impact on the housing market is a tiny fraction that government assisted investors have

Less government assistance, fewer investors, less needed development?
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How is that? Many aged care facilities have an enormous deposit just to get in, plus ongoing fees. The deposit is returned after they die so their children will just have to wait till then. Stiff titties if they are too impatient to do so.
Your stupid allegation that boomers have screwed over the younger generation makes no sense. They took advantage of prevailing conditions at the time. I guess they should not have, realising that in 50 years it would be much harder for young people to buy a house. I am sure you would have had such altruistic foresight Wacko
Yes oldies pay home direct but younger generation pay the bill with housing prices. Less immigration less ages carers higher cost to get into home through more competition for spots & higher wages for local staff. 

I have no problems with you lot taking advantage of conditions at the time. Its why I always say we need to be careful with what we do to house prices due to significant downward prices & the effect it has on people who were playing by the rules of the time. I am not dissing Boomers for taking advantage of the conditions of the time. I am saying the conditions of the current time should now be a drop in standard of our aged care.  


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Originally posted by rusty nails rusty nails wrote:

Nah mate, in the real world essential services are needed today.
You have a car accident, or a medical emergency today, you’ll be reliant on gelati people just to survive.
Then to look after you in rehab.

Their impact on the housing market is a tiny fraction that government assisted investors have….
I'm not saying we completely shut down the health industry. Just that we need to accept it won't be first class for a little while. Need to be strategic in areas we fund most/least. Rise wages so young girls would prefer to do aged care/nursing instead of beauty/admin. Meanwhile we import doctors when we could simply lower required ATARs a little bit and get more citizens into medicine. 
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So according to you old people are of far less importance so it is fine to lower their standards of care? That is not how a decent society behaves.
 Your compassion is staggering. You may not realise it but in 40 years the cost of healthcare will have rocketed out of control, by your logic maybe you will find accommodation on the street.
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