OT: Changes in Australia

[Rick]

Seems like a trend.

http://custom.marketwatch.com/custom/ex ... .asp?guid={DBC664D6-A60A-4F1D-BECA-2D53CEFB7F72}

You'll have to copy and paste the whole URL

[Andrew]

Today is a BLOODY GREAT DAY in Australia!!!!

http://www.news.com.au/

[ArnelRox]

Today is a BLOODY GREAT DAY in Australia!!!!

http://www.news.com.au/

Congrats Andrew, this made me happy:

"US President George W Bush has congratulated Kevin Rudd on his election victory and wished his "good friend", outgoing prime minister John Howard, the best."

[ohsherrie]

Today is a BLOODY GREAT DAY in Australia!!!!

http://www.news.com.au/

[AR]

Having global warming at the top of his list is silly. Ever heard of the Ice Age? Climate change occurs regardless of human arrogance. It's cyclical. The planet has warmed and cooled various times. Man may have some effect, but it's negligable.

I have no clue about politics in Australia. I just feel that all politicians need to be shot. To the right, to the left, it makes no difference. They all suck.

We should just all agree that the Middle East needs porn, alcohol and strip bars to calm those maniacs down.

[conversationpc]

Too bad for Australia. They'll probably be complaining about whoever was just elected in the next year or so, if not sooner.

[Rick]

Too bad for Australia. They'll probably be complaining about whoever was just elected in the next year or so, if not sooner.

I'm not sure how you see this as a bad thing Dave, but we never agree on politics do we?

[conversationpc]

Too bad for Australia. They'll probably be complaining about whoever was just elected in the next year or so, if not sooner.

I'm not sure how you see this as a bad thing Dave, but we never agree on politics do we?

It would be like people here celebrating if Hillary gets elected. You're simply trading one bad thing for another.

[Andrew]

Too bad for Australia. They'll probably be complaining about whoever was just elected in the next year or so, if not sooner.

Why would we do that???

And don't feel bad for us - we're happy as pigs in shit. Time to come out of the 50s and enter the 21st Century. You guys can catch up next year. 12 months and counting!!

[Rick]

Too bad for Australia. They'll probably be complaining about whoever was just elected in the next year or so, if not sooner.

Why would we do that???

And don't feel bad for us - we're happy as pigs in shit. Time to come out of the 50s and enter the 21st Century. You guys can catch up next year. 12 months and counting!!

That's most definitely an Okie saying. You sure you ain't from 'round here?

[Rip Rokken]

we're happy as pigs in s.......

Interesting analogy, because that's what I believe most politicians view their constituents as.

[Andrew]

Too bad for Australia. They'll probably be complaining about whoever was just elected in the next year or so, if not sooner.

Why would we do that???

And don't feel bad for us - we're happy as pigs in shit. Time to come out of the 50s and enter the 21st Century. You guys can catch up next year. 12 months and counting!!

That's most definitely an Okie saying. You sure you ain't from 'round here?

Fair dinkum....don't come the raw prawn with me cobber...

[AR]

Too bad for Australia. They'll probably be complaining about whoever was just elected in the next year or so, if not sooner.

Why would we do that???

And don't feel bad for us - we're happy as pigs in shit. Time to come out of the 50s and enter the 21st Century. You guys can catch up next year. 12 months and counting!!

We lead the world. Just the way it is. Bush isn't my favorite by a longshot though. Anyone but him or Hillary.

Unfortunately with a 2 party system, whoever gets elected here will be controlled by special interest groups. Neither party is all that different, and what sucks is that the best and brightest do not run for office. You have to kiss so much ass to get elected that it isn't worth it. The best minds go make money instead.

[strangegrey]

Unfortunately with a 2 party system, whoever gets elected here will be controlled by special interest groups. Neither party is all that different, and what sucks is that the best and brightest do not run for office. You have to kiss so much ass to get elected that it isn't worth it. The best minds go make money instead.

You've touched on more truth than you may realize Ed. alot is wrong with our current 2-party system...and all of the bad effects are outlined in your post!

[RedWingFan]

Too bad for Australia. They'll probably be complaining about whoever was just elected in the next year or so, if not sooner.

Time to come out of the 50s and enter the 21st Century. You guys can catch up next year. 12 months and counting!!

Andrew, in the 1950's we weren't forced to call Christmas trees, holiday trees. Remember the other thread about political correctness run amok? You saying how does this happen? I don't know anyone who's for this? Look in the mirror mate, cuz it's only gonna get worse from here on out.
Congrat's on your new Prez's forthcoming signature on Kyoto. Prepare to pay through your nose for "maybe" 7/10 of 1 degree. Hey you voted for it. Enjoy!

[larryfromnextdoor]

Too bad for Australia. They'll probably be complaining about whoever was just elected in the next year or so, if not sooner.

Why would we do that???

And don't feel bad for us - we're happy as pigs in shit. Time to come out of the 50s and enter the 21st Century. You guys can catch up next year. 12 months and counting!!

That's most definitely an Okie saying. You sure you ain't from 'round here?

Fair dinkum....don't come the raw prawn with me cobber...

i made this up..

g'day and arvo mate.. put on your cozzie clobbers and we will
give it a burl after brekkie, ill meet you at the milk bar with my
new sunnies, or i can get some billy tea at the billabong,, see you
in the soup , aussie.

[Andrew]

Too bad for Australia. They'll probably be complaining about whoever was just elected in the next year or so, if not sooner.

Why would we do that???

And don't feel bad for us - we're happy as pigs in shit. Time to come out of the 50s and enter the 21st Century. You guys can catch up next year. 12 months and counting!!

That's most definitely an Okie saying. You sure you ain't from 'round here?

Fair dinkum....don't come the raw prawn with me cobber...

i made this up..

g'day and arvo mate.. put on your cozzie clobbers and we will
give it a burl after brekkie, ill meet you at the milk bar with my
new sunnies, or i can get some billy tea at the billabong,, see you
in the soup , aussie.

Right back atcha - dinky-dy oi oi oi!

[Shadowsong]

Aussie lingo I find most interesting:

They keep there spare tire in the boot
& there engine in the bonnet..

Boy it must be hard to get dressed...

[Andrew]

Aussie lingo I find most interesting:

They keep there spare tire in the boot
& there engine in the bonnet..

Boy it must be hard to get dressed...

You betcha cosi it sure is...strewth and by crickey!

[Liam]

Aussie lingo I find most interesting:

They keep there spare tire in the boot
& there engine in the bonnet..

Boy it must be hard to get dressed...

You betcha cosi it sure is...strewth and by crickey!

Another thread brought down by foreign jibberish. j/k

[Vladan]

Aussie lingo I find most interesting:

They keep there spare tire in the boot
& there engine in the bonnet..

Boy it must be hard to get dressed...

You betcha cosi it sure is...strewth and by crickey!

Another thread brought down by foreign jibberish. j/k

You better be kidding mate, you'll cop a floggin talkin like that. Bloody hell, though I am glad we have a new PM finally, something different to look at hey. Time will tell

[ohsherrie]

At least now your kids will be coming home from hell.

[ohsherrie]

Unfortunately with a 2 party system, whoever gets elected here will be controlled by special interest groups. Neither party is all that different, and what sucks is that the best and brightest do not run for office. You have to kiss so much ass to get elected that it isn't worth it. The best minds go make money instead.

You've touched on more truth than you may realize Ed. alot is wrong with our current 2-party system...and all of the bad effects are outlined in your post!

You need to see Lions for Lambs. Really, everyone should.

[Arkansas]

Having global warming at the top of his list is silly. Ever heard of the Ice Age? Climate change occurs regardless of human arrogance. It's cyclical. The planet has warmed and cooled various times. Man may have some effect, but it's negligable. ...

Anyone remember the 70s when 'global cooling' was considered a problem?


later~

[Rockindeano]

Too bad for Australia. They'll probably be complaining about whoever was just elected in the next year or so, if not sooner.

I'm not sure how you see this as a bad thing Dave, but we never agree on politics do we?

It would be like people here celebrating if Hillary gets elected. You're simply trading one bad thing for another.

Speak for yourself. Bill Clinton didn't turn America into a hated joke. Your beloved GOP did. The GOP owes America and the World, a sincere apology.

Good for Australia. Bring your troops home asap.

[7 Wishes]

U.N.: Greenhouse gases hit high in 2006

By ELIANE ENGELER, Associated Press Writer Fri Nov 23, 11:11 AM ET

GENEVA - Two of the most important Greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere reached a record high in 2006, and measurements show that one — carbon dioxide — is playing an increasingly important role in global warming, the U.N. weather agency said Friday.

The global average concentrations of carbon dioxide, or CO2, and nitrous oxide, or N2O, in the atmosphere were higher than ever in measurements coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization, said Geir Braathen, a climate specialist at the Geneva-based agency.

Methane, the third of the three important greenhouse gases, remained stable between 2005 and 2006, he said.

Braathen said measurements show that CO2 is contributing more to global warming than previously.

CO2 contributed 87 percent to the warming effect over the last decade, but in the last five years alone, its contribution was 91 percent, Braathen said. "This shows that CO2 is gaining importance as a greenhouse gas," Braathen said.

The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere rose by about half a percent last year to reach 381.2 parts per million, according to the agency. Nitrous oxide totaled 320.1 parts per billion, which is a quarter percent higher than in 2005.

The World Meteorological Organization's annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin provides widely accepted worldwide data on the amount of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Studies have shown that human-produced carbon dioxide emissions heat the Earth's surface and cause greater water evaporation. That leads to more water vapor in the air, which contributes to higher air temperatures. CO2, methane and N2O are the most common greenhouse gases after water vapor, according to the meteorological organization.

There is 36.1 percent more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere than there was in the late 18th century, primarily because of combustion of fossil fuels, the World Meteorological Organization bulletin said.

A report presented by a U.N. expert panel said last week that average temperatures have risen 1.3 degrees Fahrenheit in the last 100 years, and that 11 of the last 12 years have been among the warmest since 1850. Global Warming also led to a sea level increase by an average seven-hundredths of an inch per year since 1961, according to the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

The panel's report, which said human activity is largely responsible for global warming, noted that the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is far higher than the natural range over the last 650,000 years.

The World Meteorological Organization also concluded that "Greenhouse gases are major drivers of global warming and climate change."

The World Meteorological Organization said it based its findings on readings from 44 countries.

The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change forecast that by 2020, 75 million to 250 million people in Africa will suffer water shortages, residents of Asia's large cities will be at great risk of river and coastal flooding, Europeans can expect extensive species loss, and North Americans will experience longer and hotter heat waves and greater competition for water.

[NealIsGod]

Huckabee will be our next Prez. Chuck says so.

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/49010/

[7 Wishes]

The only people in the world that still believe humankind has "little or no" effect on global warming are the 30% of Americans who are more than adequately represented on this board.

Or does that 30% have a greater understanding of science than the entire WMO, which is comprised of scientists with an average of 25 years of research and field experience?

[Ms_M]

Aussie lingo I find most interesting:

They keep there spare tire in the boot
& there engine in the bonnet..

Boy it must be hard to get dressed...

You betcha cosi it sure is...strewth and by crickey!

What you said... Glad things are looking up for y'all!!

[Saint John]

Too bad for Australia. They'll probably be complaining about whoever was just elected in the next year or so, if not sooner.

I'm not sure how you see this as a bad thing Dave, but we never agree on politics do we?

It would be like people here celebrating if Hillary gets elected. You're simply trading one bad thing for another.

Speak for yourself. Bill Clinton didn't turn America into a hated joke. Your beloved GOP did. The GOP owes America and the World, a sincere apology.

Good for Australia. Bring your troops home asap.

If Clinton didn't turn us into a hated joke then please explain Mogadishu, WTC atttack number 1, the Embassy bombings, and the 9-11 plot(s). Thanks.