Stubby Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 So here we are with a new thread. We have massive police raids, shootings of alleged terrorists, dangerous criminal organisation legislation, budget woes and serial bullshit from those in office. Time for some levity, and not without relevance to the topics at hand, I think: When I was a boy, just about-a eighth-a gradeMama used to say, don't-a stay out lateWith the bad-a boys always shoot-a poolGonna flunk-a schoolBoy, it make-a me sick all the things I gotta doCan't-a getta no kicks, always gotta follow rulesBoy, it make-a me sick, just-a make a lousy bucksI gotta feel like a fool(And mama used to say)What'sa matta you, heyGotta no respect, whatta you think you doWhy you looka so sad?It's-a not so bad, it's-a nice-a placeAh, shaddap you faceSoon-a come-a day, gonna be-a big-a starGonna make a movies, buy a nice-a carBut still-a be myself, I'm-a never change a thingAlways dance and sing('Cause I remember mama used to say)What'sa matta you, heyGotta no respect, whatta you think you doWhy you looka so sad?It's-a not so bad, it's-a nice-a placeAh, shaddap you faceHello everybody, that's out there in radio and television landDid you know I had a bit hit song in Italy with this 'Shaddap You Face'I sing this song and all my fans applaudThey clap their hands that make me feel so goodYou ought to learn this song, it's really simpleI sing 'Whatsa Matta You', you sing 'Hey'You sing the rest and at the endWe can all sing 'Ah, Shaddap You Face'Okay, let's try it, really big Uno, Duo, Tre, QuatroWhat'sa matta you, heyGotta no respect, whatta you think you doWhy you looka so sad?It's-a not so bad, it's-a nice-a placeAh, shaddap you face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh_wulff Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Apt considering that freedoms are bing curtailed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 So, are you afraid in your bedrooms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubby Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 I'm not. Well, maybe a bit. There's always the bigass spiders, dropbears and other assorted fauna to be concerned about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brook Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 My bedroom can be a scary scary place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubby Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 My bedroom can be a scary scary place. I believe it. I've seen the pictures of the beast that inhabits your bed. All that head rubbing, purring and face pawing must be terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Bahah missed this thread. More appropriate thread title so I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brook Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Exactly! It's a constant battle for survival! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I've just watched the news report about the poor French guy who had worked as a guide for 20 years in the Algerian mountains. Kidnapped and beheaded in response to the call from ISIL to attack citizens of nations who are part of the coalition. I assume last week's comment about being afraid in your bedroom is a call for Muslims married to non-Muslims to kill their spouses. ETA: And has the crisis level in Australia dropped at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brook Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I assume the crisis level will drop when Tony's ratings recover. Only to rise again shortly before the next election. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubby Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 I assume the crisis level will drop when Tony's ratings recover. Only to rise again shortly before the next election. The cynicism is strong in this one. Not wrong, but still strong. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragile Bird Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Ah ha, it's like that, is it? Like the use of green, yellow and red in the USA by George Bush. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillio Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I assume the crisis level will drop when Tony's ratings recover. Only to rise again shortly before the next election. That was my thought, too, I just didn't have the words. :cheers: The cynicism is strong in this one. Not wrong, but still strong. ;) When I worked for Centrelink, I used to say "I wouldn't have developed cynicism, if it wasn't a survival trait" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaddin Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I'm just terrified that people are swallowing what is blatantly political actions as a credible threat they need to be scared of, and run to the right wing. Not to mention that driving a wedge through the community and stoking anti Muslim hate is both disgusting and really bad for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 For further information see: Cronulla, Riots (2005) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaddin Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Hey apparently Sheehan thinks that's already far enough in the past to retcon into "a sign of Muslim jihad to come" or some such bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhangel Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 For further information see: Cronulla, Riots (2005) Hmmm, and when was the last major anti-terrorism bill introduced? Oh, also announced at exactly this time of year in 2005, and passed a week before the first Cronulla riot? What. A. Coincidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Didn't get arrested yet. Good sign! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubby Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Didn't get arrested yet. Good sign! :P :lol: Did you report the duck as a terror suspect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arya_underfoot Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Whilst much of the hysteria is unnecessary and overblown, I do think the current situation is somewhat different to Howard's cynical and repetitive appeals to the racist, xenophobic undercurrents prevalent in our society. ISIS' entreaties have proven to have more instant appeal and sway amongst its target audience than AQ. We don't have the details of the two major incidents from the past week, but clearly, the allegations are serious and directly related to events in the middle east. There was far less justification for Howard's actions when compared to what Abbott is facing now. I'm no supporter of Abbott, but I don't think he could have just pretended that it's all business as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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