You don't think a fresh wave of bank failures would force their hand?

In like Flynnnn...

Yes, I hope it's not just a flash in the pan but hopefully it's a spark at least. Hard to say with the crowds. The first 2 days had 23K and 29K and then the crowd dropped off over the weekend. The first

Yes, I think for a lot of the West Indies greats who have lamented their teams decline over recent decades it would have been quite emotional.

I don't have a problem with getting downvotes since all of my content is genuine and original. If short-form content is seen as a problem then maybe the reward pool police should target the Waves / Threads

Yes, I think so. That's the comparison I would make in the way it's celebrated.

Nice one. I wasn't sure if the internationals would pick up that joke, but since you are an honorary Aussie yourself I should not be surprised. Kudos++

I am quite OK with long winded and sentimental. No need to apologize at all.

Nice. No I haven't read that book but it does sound interesting. History is fascinating and always worth looking into so that we don't repeat its mistakes.

There are always ways around a restriction like that. Self voting is not always bad - I occasionally do it if I need to upvote a comment in response to something and bump it up above bot comments or noise.

To be fair, the requests are well meaning and the issue is more about lack of awareness of potential consequences rather than any failed logic. That's why I wanted to make this post - to help make people

In principle I agree with you, but unfortunately it's never that simple.

It doesn't matter where the idea came from. I did it myself in the early days before I realized the problems with it and felt some of the repercussions. We even tried it with Precious before when we were

Thanks mate. Of all SGS you've probably seen more of the drama that's gone on over the years than most would care to admit. Appreciate your support.

Indeed. That could very easily backfire.

Thanks for the kind words. I did get to read your unedited post and I do appreciate it.

Nice one. Welcome to SGS @thisismylife

Yes, I would say that it's all of those things combining to fuel the division. I think the average Australian just wants to find a way to get along and move forward together.

Unfortunately it's not just the weak leaders, but if we could get rid of them then that'd be a good start.

The solution is in our National Conversation and our attitude...toward ourselves and each other. We need to stop giving oxygen to those who are promoting divisive identity politics on both sides of the