Punch on: Open thread 24/12/2012

Gregg says:

09:14am | 24/12/12

Forget the humbugs but you could find this interesting to get the tail and the cock on to: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Z1YoCfm7nxU

I’d also send you an article on a 1/6 scale full working 1932 Duesenburg too but it would mean revealing a few too many email addresses.
The guy even built 1/6 scale fully working engine and gearbox etc., an amazing work of engineering art.

pa_kelvin says:

10:44am | 24/12/12

Not the funniest thing you’ve said all year, but the funniest non political thing you’ve said… Happy holidays…

Anubis says:

08:24am | 24/12/12

Hopping Malls - is that a new fad we will see shortly in Australia?

acotrel says:

09:18am | 24/12/12

@Anubis
He probably means ‘hopping mad’ - a freudian slip with Mal in mind ?

Christian Real says:

10:18am | 24/12/12

Greg
I was just being Truthful about Tony Abbott not ‘Hateful”, you do appear some what confused with your comment.
I do hope that over Christmas you will be able to recollect your thoughts and the right words for your comments in the New Year.
Merry Christmas Greg

Gregg says:

10:23am | 24/12/12

They do a lot of hopping in China acco, the theory being that with such a huge population they can cut down the number of shoes needed and then there is the energy generation.
http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/floor-tiles-harness-power-from-pedestrians/26572
The chinese are just not cunning thieves but also continually on the lookout for a product they can make even better and they have found that people hopping impart more of an impact and thus more power generated, a win, win, win situation.
They are now running training camps to have people do two feet hops, just a few for starters with a trial to see whether two feet hops gneration will pay for the additional shoes.

If that goes to plan, latest report is for them to have virtual armies of people all around China solely employed as generation bunnies.
We will never keep up with them!

Sinbad says:

11:05am | 24/12/12

@ Gregg. Thanks for the link to a fantastic invention to generate free electricity that should warm the hearts of all ALP-Greens supporters. It is a new way for ALP to fight global warming. Let the ALP Govt build such pads along all city roads and generate free electricity. It is a good source of renewable energy! Better than pink batts anytime.

Ben says:

07:45am | 24/12/12

What thunderous wit! What magnificent turn of phrase! What devastating riposte awaits the unfortunate who locks horns with Derrick!

Mouse says:

07:50am | 24/12/12

Oh Derrick, toughen up Princess! It’s Christmas, forget about Abbott and gillard for a couple of days and you may even enjoy yourself! 
Go on. smile .....  I dare ya!!  LOL :op

Gregg says:

07:57am | 24/12/12

Aaah now Derrdick do not feel too hardly done by when your most precious expectation fails to materilaise.
Xmas after all is and ought to be a combination of many wonderful things and even the smallest you should be delighted with.
Even the smallest of growth for now or even retardation for what should be a short period of time in the span of life is survivable, well for some of us at least.
But for the country to grow and prosper, we all need to grow and prosper and add collectively to the country and so with that thought you may even grow mentally a tad and in doing that become so much merrier you will think every day is Xmas.

If you do start to think that way, you might even not resort to childish name calling and certainly will be able to quickly leave sadness behind when Tony Abbott and the LNP are again part of the government scene in seeing Australia rebound with that growth and prosperity you Chistopher Pine for.

Merry Xmas and it will be a happy LNP NY for a little later.

the phantom says:

08:03am | 24/12/12

Ben@

A typical keyboard coward and cyberspace sniper, others nothing other than diatribe and personal attack
But what is worse it is contagious——————the muppett even has me now doing it.
Thank you punch for providing the forum to enable interacton on many levels with a diverse range of people and visitors to this planet (see BEN)  Merry XMAS to all!

Christian Real says:

08:28am | 24/12/12

Derrick
Tony Abbott should resign I agree with you on that subject,simply because everything he does and says is a lie and he would do or say anything to get elected.
Perhaps Abbott should migrate back to England and live in London where he was born.
But other then resigning Abbott will be replaced as Leader of the Opposition before the next election anyway.
Christmas reflexs on the Birth of Christ our Lord,it is the time for goodwill and peace among alll men and women.
Come the New Year we can all take up our political positions once again,but for now it’s time to chill out and remember what the true meaning and purpose of Christmas really is.
Be Happy, Be Merry and be safe on all of our roads and highways by driving with care.
A Merry Christmas to the Punch Team and to those who contribute to the blogs.

Ben says:

08:36am | 24/12/12

@The Phantom

>>A typical keyboard coward and cyberspace sniper, others nothing other than diatribe and personal attack

Well, Phantom - or should I say Physician - heal thyself. Incidentally, you may find these links useful:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/other

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offers

Gregg says:

09:17am | 24/12/12

@Christian,
You certainly opened in your usual chilled out obviously hateful way!

acotrel says:

09:21am | 24/12/12

@Christian Real
‘Come the New Year we can all take up our political positions once again,’

And get back to discussing Mal and James ?

AdamC says:

09:24am | 24/12/12

‘Derrick’, but, assuming the Coalition did change leaders, wouldn’t that simply mean they would beat Labor even more soundly at the next election? Why would you want that?

acotrel says:

09:27am | 24/12/12

Derrick
Be careful what you wish for.  The rabid Abbott is doing a good job for the progressives .

the phantom says:

10:15am | 24/12/12

I just love it when some self righteous bombastic and pompous Forum Policemen with an over inflated opinion of his or own importance pulls one up on a spelling mistake.

Ben you need to get a life old son!
Cheers to all!
I

Christian Real says:

10:25am | 24/12/12

Acotrel
Next year,a New Year ,A New Beginning and an Election year and yes Acotrel I will be discussing Mal,James,Tony, Julie Bishop and all of the other Liberal Mob that calls themselves an alternative choice for Government.
In the meantime I will be reflecting on the true meaning and purpose of Christmas, the Birthday of our Lord Jesus christ.
A Merry Christmas Acotrel to you and your family.

pa_kelvin says:

10:33am | 24/12/12

Twas the day before Xmas, and we are still getting political crap…
Give it a break Derrick… have a happy holiday..

Ben says:

11:04am | 24/12/12

@the phantom

>>I just love it when some self righteous bombastic and pompous Forum Policemen with an over inflated opinion of his or own importance pulls one up on a spelling mistake.

Oh dear, did I step on your delicate little ego?

AJ in Perth says:

11:28am | 24/12/12

just another day on the punch, pa_kelvin, just another day! :o)

Aghast says:

12:08pm | 24/12/12

As a proud RIGHT WING WACKO….totally one eyed bigoted and set in concrete LIberal supporter…I too hope for Tony to wake up to the sad fact that his ambition falls far short of his ability and he simply goes away…
He embarrasses himself his family the party and Australia with his indisciplined never ending GAFFS.
I am totally sick to death listening to the sad unconvincing litany of apologies invariably as a result of some absolutely unnecessary comment he has stumbled over trying to be clever.
Or the result of his well documented lack of attention to detail.
I am sick to death of the contempt he demonstrates toward his political colleagues with his thoughtless displays
Unless they move against him we could well have a replay of an ALP win resulting for the sheer cowardice that Costello Downer Nelson Rob and Abbott displayed to hand Rudd a victory and all ensuring disasters that they foisted on Australia.
If nothing else the ALP have the nerve guts and surgical skill to lop off a wasted space leader….LIBS PLEASE… GO TO IT… SACK THE BUMBLING FOOL….

Brian B says:

01:14pm | 24/12/12

I agree Ben - Derrick is no doubt a literary giant and with such an analytical comment offered today, we can no doubt look forward to many more such thoughtful posts to enrich our daily lives.

Chris L says:

02:11pm | 24/12/12

I have to agree with the others. Let’s give politics a rest over Christmas… and maybe a little while after.

acotrel says:

08:18am | 24/12/12

At least the ALP should be happy with their christmas present ? :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt8SczGc9x0

Anubis says:

08:53am | 24/12/12

What Christmas gift was that Acotrel? Would it have been the drop in support of at least 8% that they have just experienced in key Victorian electorates such as Bendigo? (and this was before Swan admitted to his and Julia’s deceit over the last three years in relation to a surplus)

Anubis says:

08:58am | 24/12/12

Here you go Acotrel - Merry Christmas

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/primary-vote-drop-hits-labor-seats-in-regional-victoria-and-outer-metropolitan-melbourne/story-e6frf7kx-1226542705487

ZSRenn says:

09:06am | 24/12/12

Careful trying to spin this one acotrel. Which ever way you go with, it these are grubby people including Slipper.

OzTrucker says:

07:25am | 24/12/12

At last we see NORAD doing something usefull!

I see the emissions are classified.  I have always thought reindeer were a problem and obviously their impact on the world should be investigated.

With Santa at 260 lbs perhaps we should encourage ther kiddies to stop leaving out the cakes and bikkies and consider healthier treats for the visit.

Smeagal says:

08:47am | 24/12/12

Quite a cryptic post about the deep doo-doo the conservatives have created and found themselves in.

Deputy Opposition Leader Julie Bishop, frontbencher Christopher Pyne, former Howard government minister Mal Brough and Queensland Energy Minister Mark McArdle - have in all probability committed criminal offences by taking part in a ‘‘political conspiracy’’ to harm former speaker Peter Slipper and bring down the Labor government.

Can’t wait for this to slowly build as we lead into the next election and blow away the conservative threat to Australia.

acotrel says:

09:24am | 24/12/12

Perhaps the LNP should send the AFP a pressie in a brown paper bag ?:

Christian Real says:

10:28am | 24/12/12

acotrel
Perhaps they can use some the brown paper bags left over from Joh’s era.

Gregg says:

10:30am | 24/12/12

@Smeagal,
I reckon you might just find whathisname’s claims/letter to the AFP blown away early enough into the NY as just more attempted smear.
Interesting on how none of the real names of the party have been prepared to put their name to it and have had it done by Perret, likely facing extinction anyway .
Do not hold your breath waiting!

Smeagal says:

11:34am | 24/12/12

well what is it gregg?
whathisname or perret?
You conservatives are so lame.

anon says:

08:54am | 24/12/12

It’s OK PJ, Babylon, Babylon of Canberra, etc.
We skip over your posts now whenever we see them.
Your posts have been exposed for the rubbish they are so many times as to be invisible to regular punchers.

Try another alias if you must, but your posting style gives you away quick smart.

Michael says:

09:29am | 24/12/12

That’s just one of the good things about Australia, no matter where you come from or what you believe in, you are encouraged to take the piss out of the narrow minded that seek to widen any division.

Ben says:

10:18am | 24/12/12

@Michael

I agree, but it won’t be the cast if Nicola Roxon gets her way. Even the Age is worried about the implications for free speech.

http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/memo-to-government-having-an-opinion-is-not-a-crime-20121222-2bsmj.html

Anubis says:

09:01am | 24/12/12

Have a good one Mouse and come back swinging in the New Year

Knemon says:

09:10am | 24/12/12

Kisses and hugs back at you Mouse ...I hope everything goes well for you and you have a lovely Christmas XoXo…same to all other Punchers and to The Punch team - a job well done. Cheers.

Michael says:

09:31am | 24/12/12

Same to you Mouse. XO

pa_kelvin says:

10:24am | 24/12/12

Hey Mouse posted below before seeing this… Hope all is good.. Have a great Chrissy with family and freinds.. ma and pa_k

AJ in Perth says:

12:31pm | 24/12/12

careful with all the hugs everyone, don’t want to mess up Mouse’s chest ……….. tube!!!! :o)

good news Mouse!  hope you’re feeling better soon, but either way, I’m sure you’ll enjoy Christmas all the same!  I hope the new year is much easier than this one (this goes to pa_Kelvin too!) and that you guys still have many more to come! 

and so true, the punch has some of the best chuckles on a good day!

then, I normally won’t do this as I have no disillusion about friends or “knowing” people on the internet, least of all on an anonymous blog, but the punch team and Mouse asked nicely, and it will be so worthwhile if it makes the punch team give up on poetry :o), so ... to all the punchers and the punch team, Merry Christmas and all the best in 2013!

marley says:

12:54pm | 24/12/12

You have a good one Mouse, and take it easy.  Make sure you’re being waited on, hand and foot!  Cheers.

Philosopher says:

01:57pm | 24/12/12

have a great christmas wonderful Mouse, I hear alchohol is good for discomfort so let me write a prescription: lots of grog of your choice, to be consumed as needed. Do not take with: a grain of salt. Unless it’s Tequila, of course! Get well soon.
xoxoxox :o)

sunny says:

03:44pm | 24/12/12

Cheers Mouse, hope ya have great Christmas, a speedy recovery and heaps of happiness and health in the New Year.

And all the best to all youse other Punchers too eh.

Achmed says:

09:41am | 24/12/12

In WA its damn you Colon.  The Liberals have put up power prices by 60% before the CT and they plan another 25%.  But those increases haven’t caused any problems at all, only the less than 10% CT is the problem.  The CT was less of an increase than the GST,
0740 here in sunny Broome, already 33C and the aircon is on…...

ZSRenn says:

11:35am | 24/12/12

@ Achmed it’s 48% and those increases have been since 2008. or a rise of about 10% / year and those increases due to the expense of building new infrastructure to serve the people of WA better.

Some prospective please and some accuracy in reporting. There is a thing called Google now!

China Twit says:

12:10pm | 24/12/12

ZSRenn
“Since the Barnett Government came to power in 2008, average household electricity charges have risen 62 per cent,”

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/15375858/plea-for-cut-price-power-for-poor/

There is a thing called Google now!
Too bad you can’t get the full google in chinatown

AJ in Perth says:

12:33pm | 24/12/12

Achmed

at least we have power, the Labor model might not have the same % increases, but it also doesn’t have the accompanied infrastructure upgrades ...

AdamC says:

09:57am | 24/12/12

In a professional job interview, ‘youse’ must be just about the worst thing you can say. I reckon you would have a better chance of getting the job after dropping the f-bomb than pluralising you. Where does youse come from, anyway? It seems to be a distinctly Australian mispronunciation.

Arnold Layne says:

10:08am | 24/12/12

I kind of like y’all actually.  I have no idea why mind you as I’m normally a bit of a stickler for correct speech.  It must just be part of the rich tapestry that is Mr Layne! 

Mouse says:

12:30pm | 24/12/12

Oh dear! Looks like you need an extra one SfM!  xo     there ya go, have a great break   :o)

Wayne Kerr says:

01:01pm | 24/12/12

Yeah I see this at our local Coles every day before a public holiday. Everybody seems to be hoarding for the apocalypse even though the store will be shut for only one day, if at all. It really does defy logic.

Mouse says:

01:26pm | 24/12/12

Whatever the answer to your perplexion Knemon, I agree, a drink is needed. While you are at it, sit down, put your feet up and watch a movie as well and enjoy that drink to the max!!  In fact, I will join you, make mine one with those little bubbles in it, just lurve those little bubbles!!  lol ;o)

Ben says:

04:30pm | 24/12/12

Monday 24 December 2012 - Subject ‘The Phantom’ an interesting case study. Limited intelligence and originality (heavy reliance on cliches), possesses a glass jaw (very quick to take offence). When challenged, subject tends to scream ‘shut up’.  Loves dishing it out, so to speak, but is quite hostile when reciprocity is shown. Analysis of subject’s pseudonym indicates subject’s strong affiliation with a fictional character known as ‘The Ghost-who-Walks’ (Kit Walker). Walker is strong, silent type who dispenses summary justice. It appears subject, in regressing into realm of fantasy, may identity with the hero Walker in order to bolster his physical and intellectual capacities, which, sadly, are of pygmy size.