charles_nz Forum Posts (1,386)

RE: whatsyour country famous for

Are you Italian, then?

RE: Should Senator Fraser Anning be Punished?

I live in a parliamentary democracy, but I do not support my Prime Minister!

RE: China Investing. Who will replace the Dali Lahma 14. # 15 reincarnation possibly a woman.

Beijing are already picking Catholic bishops. I wouldn't be at all surprised if they "endorse" a competing candidate for Dalai Lama, leading perhaps to having two competing claimants.

RE: 49 Dead in New Zealand

Mate, this kind of comment is not helpful.

Islam is a threat, but we need a political solution; not random acts of violence.

RE: Never thought we'd see an armed attack on a NZ Mosque

I don't believe this to be a government-sponsored false flag attack, but, given that he has spent time in places like Pakistan, it remains (in my view) a distinct possibility that he is a Muslim convert who is trying to discredit "anti-Muslim" sentiment.

What is for sure is that governments the world over appreciate this sort of attack, as it enables them to impose laws and restrictions that would otherwise be difficult to impose. 9/11 is the ultimate example fo that.

RE: Should Senator Fraser Anning be Punished?

You're also on record as a supporter of Maduro, but we'll let that slide.

RE: whatsyour country famous for

The former Prime Minister of Portugal, Dr. Antonio Salazar, famously once said "happy countries have no history". Meaning, of course, that we only remember the bad things.

What is my country famous for? Well, in 2019, I'd have to say my small and insignificant country is probably famous only for the terrorist attack that happened here last week.

RE: Are you a Handyman or Not?

I am not remotely good with my hands. Completely hopeless when it comes to D.I.Y. But I'm also incredibly tight with money, so I try to fix things where I can. But anything more than changing a lightbulb is pretty much out of my league.

RE: Should Senator Fraser Anning be Punished?

I agree. Western soldiers should not be fighting in Iraq or anywhere else in the Muslim world.

RE: Never thought we'd see an armed attack on a NZ Mosque

I am sure we would all agree that the video of the actual attack posted by the murderer should be taken down.

Bt you are right - this attack is already being used as an excuse to crack down on any discussion about immigration, to erode further our civil liberties, and to make it that much harder to be a conservative, in a world in which it is already difficult. Much of the crackdown will be aimed directly at New Zealand (e.g. our already strict gun laws will be tightened even further) but much of it will have an impact on the entire world.

RE: 49 Dead in New Zealand

I am sure we would all agree that the video of the actual attack posted by the murderer should be taken down.

Bt you are right - this attack is already being used as an excuse to crack down on any discussion about immigration, to erode further our civil liberties, and to make it that much harder to be a conservative, in a world in which it is already difficult. Much of the crackdown will be aimed directly at New Zealand (e.g. our already strict gun laws will be tightened even further) but much of it will have an impact on the entire world.

RE: Should Senator Fraser Anning be Punished?

This comment proves my point. You are indeed concerned about your Muslim countries being taken over. Perhaps, then, you should be able to understand why so many people in Europe are concerned about their countries being taken over?

For many centuries, the Christian and Islamic worlds had co-existed peacefully. I freely admit that this changed, in large part due to the actions of Western governments, most notably in backing (indeed, guaranteeing) the creation of the Republic of Israel, in Palestine. A dreadful mistake, in my view, and I am sure in your's too.

I am also aware of the way in which foreign governments (such as the USA, Britain, and China) are trying to influence events in the Middle East. Sometimes by direct invasion, such as in Afghanistan and Iraq. Again, I do not agree with this. We should be minding our own business.

Ultimately, however, we have to ask ourselves what is the most successful form of influence? It is not backing a government or even invading and installing a different government. Ultimately the most successful form of influence is immigration. And, overwhelmingly, the Muslim countries are not having to deal with large numbers of Western (or Chinese, or Indian) immigrants. But Europe is under threat from an enormous wave of immigration (some legal, some illegal) from Muslim countries. This has already changed the countries of Europe, and threatens to do so to a much greater extent in the future. And given the huge disparities in birth rates, it seems inevitable that sooner or later, Europe will become Muslim-majority. And that is a legitimate area of concern for Europeans. Just as I am sure that most Muslims would be concerned if there was a realistic possibility of Saudi Arabia, or Morocco, or Iraq becoming Christian-majority.

RE: Should Senator Fraser Anning be Punished?

Ah yes, it's one big joke, isn't it? Am I overly cynical to think the media would not be finding it so funny if it was a left-winger who had been attacked?

RE: Should Senator Fraser Anning be Punished?

Hi there, Said Mahmoud.

I am someone who is concerned about the Islamic takeover of the West (just as I am sure you would be concerned if Christians were trying to take over Muslim lands). But I am not anti-Muslim. I respect anyone who believes in God and acknowledges that there is something bigger out there, than they are. And, like you, I abhor the Godlessness and decadence of the modern West.

But this post above is really well out of order. I do not know what country you are originally from, but I see you live now in Germany. I am puzzled as to why you think it is appropriate for you to demand the resignation of a politician on the other side of the world? You are entitled to have an opinion about what he said, but his place in the Australian Senate is a matter for the electors of Australia.

RE: Never thought we'd see an armed attack on a NZ Mosque

Hi there, Said Mahmoud.

I am someone who is concerned about the Islamic takeover of the West (just as I am sure you would be concerned if Christians were trying to take over Muslim lands). But I am not anti-Muslim. I respect anyone who believes in God and acknowledges that there is something bigger out there, than they are. And, like you, I abhor the Godlessness and decadence of the modern West.

I also liked the comparison graphic you posted on page 4 or 5 - it makes some valid points and is thought-provoking.

But this post above is really well out of order. I do not know what country you are originally from, but I see you live now in Germany. I am puzzled as to why you think it is appropriate for you to demand the resignation of a politician on the other side of the world? You are entitled to have an opinion about what he said, but his place in the Australian Senate is a matter for the electors of Australia.

RE: Never thought we'd see an armed attack on a NZ Mosque

Not that it really matters, but to set the record straight, this chap did NOT live in Christchurch. Originally from Australia, he had been living for some time in Dunedin. He drove up to Christchurch simply to commit the attack.

RE: Never thought we'd see an armed attack on a NZ Mosque

Agreed.

RE: Should Senator Fraser Anning be Punished?

Fraser Anning is a good guy. He is speaking out for the West, and Australia needs more politicians like him.

Having said that, I did think that his press release after the Christchurch shootings was unfortunate, and he certainly could have chosen his words better.

But did he deserve to have an egg chucked at him? It could just as easily have been a bomb or a bullet. Do we respect the right of politicians to be free from violence, or do we not?

This attack on Anning occurred only a couple of days after the leader of the NZ Green Party, James Shaw, was punched in the street by a passer-by. The hypocrisy of the media in condemning the attack on Shaw, but almost gleefully celebrating the attack on Anning is an interesting study.

Lefties deserve respect, in the eyes of the media. Conservatives do not.

RE: 49 Dead in New Zealand

Lol

RE: Was Obama a good president, a saint or a crook?

I always though that Obama was regarded by everyone on both sides as a very mediocre president?

The right have always disliked him. The left were disappointed & disillusioned when he proved to be just "more of the same".

RE: Was Obama a good president, a saint or a crook?

Indeed.

For all her faults, I don't think anyone could legitimately accuse Hillary Clinton of only getting where she is thanks to "tokenism". She's as tough - and as nasty - as any male politician.

RE: Negativity - Do we need it?

Negativity?

Nah, mate, I can't be bothered with it! It's crap! It's over-rated! Frankly it really really sucks. I am totally against it and I am unanimous in that.

RE: Do you prefer to know where you stand with someone?

Players only love you when they're playing.

I heard it on the radio, so it must be true.

RE: Welcome to the 1980s music dedication thread

Good boy, Lee!!!

How's the beard coming?

RE: 49 Dead in New Zealand

I see today that Chelsea Clinton is being blamed for the shootings, because she was rude about Ilhan Omar.......which of course emboldened anti-Muslim sentiment.

Crikey!!!!!!!

RE: Laughter, vitamins for the soul

RE: Never thought we'd see an armed attack on a NZ Mosque

He's nothing of the sort.

He's a nutter who wrote a rambling "manifesto" in which, among other things, he says that he is angry about Muslims, that he likes Communist China, and then he includes a grab bag of ideas. He is, by his own admission, neither a conservative nor a Christian.

He has spent time in Pakistan recently. Is he perhaps a Jihadist convert on an undercover mission? Who knows.

But what I do know is that you and I and everyone else of a conservative persuasion will be blamed, at least by association, for this nutjob's antics. And that we will be increasingly attacked, smeared, and suppressed.

RE: Boeing to 'Upgrade' software across the 737MAX Fleet in coming weeks

In the future, Chinese and Russian manufacturers will break the Airbus / Boeing duopoly.

RE: Do you prefer to know where you stand with someone?

Important, yet difficult, questions:

1. Do you prefer to have money, or be totally broke?

2. Do you prefer to be healthy or would you rather have cancer?

3. Do you prefer to know where you stand with someone, or, um, not?

RE: Which decade of music...would you like me to host?

80s power ballads please.

And perhaps some 70s easy-listening.