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I've barely opened the paper and... I'm ready to rant

First: the editorial

Sorrento soccer club hired a player who has been convicted of rape. There is an outcry both inside and out of the club. The club sacks the player.

Okay. The club is right to select players who match club standards.

But wait. Why is the paper getting upset? They are not involved.

The editorial is saying... once a person has been convicted... they are forever guilty. Should never be allowed back into society. One crime and a person is presumed guilty for the rest of their life.

The club needs to be more careful who it brings into the club "family"

The paper needs to report news. And stop stirring up the vigilantes.

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Then there's Alston's cartoon.

The homeowner is worried that a backyard pool will go against the new heritage act.

Yes, it's a good joke, I've used it myself.

But why is the caption "in Peppermint Grove"?

The Act applies anywhere. Any suburb could have a backyard pool.

Why not, "In a big backyard in Balga?

Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper

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The stupid person says, "It's impossible". The smart person says, "It's possible, if we can get enough stupid people to do it." (Alfred E. Neuman)

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not all Blak or Whyt

Emma Garlett writes that a mining company's heavy draw on groundwater is causing permanent damage to the natural environment. She cites people who live in the area and have already seen damage.

Her proposed "fix" is one-eyed and disingenuous.

Garlett's apparent hatred of whyt Australia blinds her to alternate views.

Yes blak Australians may live on and love the land. They may have a special connection due to their heritage.

Yet whyt Australians may also love their land.

Even people who live in a city we may want to protect and preserve the natural, cultural and historic environment.

Both blak and whyt Australians may want to protect the environment. For various reasons. Including love of our country.

Garlett's blak bias destroys the impact of her final sentence:

Our laws must consider the needs of all stakeholders.

Yes. All stakeholders. Blak and whyt.

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Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper

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The stupid person says, "It's impossible". The smart person says, "It's possible, if we can get enough stupid people to do it." (Alfred E. Neuman)

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pro-Russian protest

wow. twenty people turn up at the PMs house to protest in favour of russia.

next, they will escalate the protest.

They will hire mercenary protestors to boost their numbers.

lets hope that the mercenaries remember on whose side they are protesting

Nick Lethbridge    /    Consulting Dexitroboper
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As Conan says: What does not kill you
does not kill you

must be good

The paper reports "concerns" with the new heritage laws.

Those are the laws that are intended to prevent miners from destroying ancient significant irreplaceable rock art. Laws to protect our cultural (primitive) historic heritage.

The two richest individuals in our state. Individuals whose billions come from mining. Have concerns that the new laws will slow down mining. Add a few percent to the cost of their next billions.

They are concerned that the new laws may be effective.

That has to be a good thing.

Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper

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The stupid person says, "It's impossible". The smart person says, "It's possible, if we can get enough stupid people to do it." (Alfred E. Neuman)

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don't sniff my butt

Children are like dogs. They start with no knowledge of social mores. They learn from our example -- and from what we tell them.

Kim MacDonald is almost embarrassed to have reported unwelcome behaviour. She is absolutely right to have taken action in defence of her own child.

If she said nothing, the annoying child would never learn. And could grow up to be an annoying, or worse, adult.

A dog needs to be told, to learn that certain behaviours are unacceptable.

A child also needs to be told. To learn.

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published in The West on Fri 16 Jun 2023

... with a heading "Treat kids like dogs"

(and a letter from Keith on the same page!)

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not listening

an ED nurse in Albany worked three shifts in a row. 29.5 hours within a 40 hour period. This is ridiculous. Especially in a job where lives are at risk.

There was, apparently, miscommunication between day and night managers.

The nurse must have known that she, or he, was being called on to work extremely long hours.

There are calls for "fatigue management".

How about this:

Improve communication between managers.

And listen to nurses.

Actively listen.

Ask the nurse, Are you ready for another shift? Listen to the answer.

And, even if the nurse is not asked... be prepared to listen for nurse comments.

Sure, a nurse is at the bottom of the hierarchy.

But they also know what is actually happening--where the work is being done.

Encourage two way communication. And listen.

Walk and talk. and listen.

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Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper
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kernel of truth

Katy Gallagher is a federal politician. She denies misleading Parliament.

It seems that misleading the public is fine, politicians do it all the time. Misleading Parliament is seriously bad. Ho hum.

Amongst the desperate denials and nonsensical claims of virtue, there is one clear truth.

she received clear information about a rape in Parliament house. okay, allegations.

important information, judging by the current furore.

There is one clear kernel of truth in her statements.

The Minister had important information from a junior employee.

And the Minister... did nothing.

typical politician.

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Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper
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greedy millionaires

Nick Bruining writes that people with close to a million dollars can still get a government pension.

If you have a million dollars, you don't need a pension. Why would you want a pension?

Pure self centred greed, presumably.

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One dead plan

Many years ago, the government had(*) a plan. Joondalup would become a centre, a hub, for population, work and life.

Today, the latest freeway extension is opened. With the proud claim that it will cut travel time and connect people to jobs across the suburbs.

So much for being a hub.

Joondalup is now a dormitory suburb. Providing beds for the other suburbs, where the work actually happens.

Another grand plan, dead.

(*) Not had. Claimed to have.

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Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper
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dead Bob to vote

Bob Hawke's widow pretends to know how Bob would vote.

Should we check electoral rolls? to make sure that other dead people have been removed.

Are there any other long dead people that we can definitely claim would vote yes or no.

perhaps St Theresa on the Yes side, Attila for no?

The Voice arguments are getting more ridiculous.

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Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper
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banksia fix

it's time to fix the juvenile detention centre at banksia Hill.

here's how it will work.

1. anyone who has an opinion will spend two weeks as a full time employee. Full shifts of thug management. Kissing the little darlings goodnight. Dealing with their psychosis fuelled tantrums.

2. followed by two weeks documenting their suggested solutions. another two weeks to work up a budget.

3. Followed by four weeks as again, employees. With full authority to implement their solutions.

4. allow a month for mental and physical recovery.

and to rework their solutions.

Then repeat from 1.

The problems will not be solved.

at least some idiots may recognise that the problems begin long before the youth arrives at Banksia

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Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper
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bank wank

The RBA board met in Perth. While here, they shouted a free meal for the rich and powerful.

It's important that the RBA board.. get out and mix. And hear from community leaders.

Really?

These "community leaders" are so self centred. They will not give an opinion unless bribed. They talk only when bribed and drunk.

Really?

They don't already pay for people to lobby on their behalf?

Do you really want to hear the opinions of the rich and powerful? Read your e-mails. Answer your phones.

That is, if you are also rich and powerful.

For the rest of us... just shut up and starve.

No one wants to hear from the poor and powerless.

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