tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post7373512300694854631..comments2023-07-27T21:14:18.975+10:00Comments on The Magpie's Nest...: Ever tried to read a broadsheet paper in a crowded train or bus? Not easy, but that will seem like a doddle when you discover what you face in the voting cubicle … you’ll be spoiled for choice in a way you don’t want. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-13832952129148090182013-07-20T13:23:43.323+10:002013-07-20T13:23:43.323+10:00Rather disappointed in the comments from TD. I hav...Rather disappointed in the comments from TD. I have lived in Townsville for 28 years now and have seen many different MP's, both state and federal. Pie, you mentioned DC's starting times and how hard he works. I don't think it matters who it is or how hard they work. If they are not working to full potential of the position they hold or work in then they are not are not right for the Ex health workernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-83714585251951973612013-07-19T08:18:19.137+10:002013-07-19T08:18:19.137+10:00Randwick ; Race 8 Sat 20 jul # 11 Whitlam By Elus...Randwick ; Race 8 Sat 20 jul # 11 Whitlam By Elusive Quality from Weaver of Words.John Nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-30159963056513586222013-07-18T15:02:45.122+10:002013-07-18T15:02:45.122+10:00Hi Pie. Great read as usual. I really hope the boa...Hi Pie. Great read as usual. I really hope the boats stop. Rudd is our saviour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-27836872952399656342013-07-18T11:26:51.882+10:002013-07-18T11:26:51.882+10:00ALERT ALERT ALERT - SERIOUS NOTIFICATION
WATCH OU...ALERT ALERT ALERT - SERIOUS NOTIFICATION<br /><br />WATCH OUT FOR THIS ONE<br /><br />Received this a few minutes ago - checked with the ATO who knew instantly what I was talking about and confirmed it is a scam. Probably triggered by the time of year, and by someone who doesn't understand that the ATO doesn't alert anyone to money they owe to you! Especially not to credit cards. <br /><The Pienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-5055549321592428162013-07-17T09:38:07.498+10:002013-07-17T09:38:07.498+10:00To The Elephant. How right you are, comments like ...To The Elephant. How right you are, comments like yours will not see the light of day on this blog unless you are able (unlikely) and willing (ha!) to, for instance, offer some sort of proof - time, date, location - of any such lunch or lunches and offer some sort of arguments about politicians performances rather than a vague unfocussed spittle-spray of yesterday's loser-slogans.<br /><br />The Magpienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-88685266826336154632013-07-16T20:29:52.571+10:002013-07-16T20:29:52.571+10:00Have to agree - all three local members have been ...Have to agree - all three local members have been an improvement on the previous ALP trio of twonks. Perhaps if, as a community, we backed them and disregarded the comments of the useless alternative's 'propogandists' we could improve the lot of Townsville residents and become 'Townsvillians' again.TDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-33390280933032451982013-07-16T16:58:55.688+10:002013-07-16T16:58:55.688+10:00I did not think that fool would be game to show hi...I did not think that fool would be game to show his face here...<br /><br />ApologiesGrumpynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-27407620745629756952013-07-16T15:48:08.505+10:002013-07-16T15:48:08.505+10:00Know and agree on the symbolism you're after W...Know and agree on the symbolism you're after Woodduck, but bit unfair on The Kid ... yes, The Pie used to know him personally and can say he would be the first to defuse this Bligh left-over timebomb. That said, if anyone deserved any more bucks (no one does though) Crisafulli's would be up there with a work ethic of 4-4.30am starts, late finishes, regular gym work and runs to stay so The Pienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-42431545862638903882013-07-16T10:58:10.309+10:002013-07-16T10:58:10.309+10:00Pie, could the photo of the kid Crisafulli be chan...Pie, could the photo of the kid Crisafulli be changed to Money instead of spaghetti. That will have the true meaning of greed and politicianswoodducknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-37820079866433549772013-07-16T07:36:22.088+10:002013-07-16T07:36:22.088+10:00Memo Astonisher:
Re front page 'SEAVIEW CARNA...Memo Astonisher:<br /><br />Re front page 'SEAVIEW CARNAGE.<br /><br />From the dictionary -<br /><br />carnage |ˈkärnij|<br />noun<br />the killing of a large number of people.<br />ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from French, from Italian carnaggio, from medieval Latin carnaticum, from Latin caro, carn- ‘flesh.’<br /><br />Please stop it, you chuckleheads!Parson Blossomnosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-80992685074875581532013-07-16T00:30:15.623+10:002013-07-16T00:30:15.623+10:00Poor little Kevvy Kardashian! He looks like Harry ...Poor little Kevvy Kardashian! He looks like Harry Potter gone to seed but Magic has obviously slipped from his grasp. He can't even explain why the taxpayers of Australia have to pay $58 Billion over the next few years for the " Non delivery of an invisible substance to no one" to quote Tony WingNut.<br />He had to leave the explanation to Penny "The Knife" Wong with her Dr Patnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-6893697629241519752013-07-15T12:57:53.970+10:002013-07-15T12:57:53.970+10:00Like Micheal Shrek (I've worked for No News fo...Like Micheal Shrek (I've worked for No News for 25 yrs) Typo is the same, unable to have a empathy for his staff and is lazy arse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-72633473505137142022013-07-15T12:51:44.213+10:002013-07-15T12:51:44.213+10:00Remember, Typo will try and sabotage Clive Palmer&...Remember, Typo will try and sabotage Clive Palmer's campaign as he's a die hard labor supporter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-42616305418963337572013-07-15T12:30:32.232+10:002013-07-15T12:30:32.232+10:00Grumpy, you are very witty.Grumpy, you are very witty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-68614435349036404102013-07-15T12:29:31.699+10:002013-07-15T12:29:31.699+10:00The SM paper is good for cleaning windows. The SM paper is good for cleaning windows. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-91513445209652758282013-07-15T12:05:40.986+10:002013-07-15T12:05:40.986+10:00You're paying for his betting payrise. He love...You're paying for his betting payrise. He loves the dogs.<br /><br />Let's face it, his wife is or used to work for Labor. You can't tell me there's influence?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-16201390167738810102013-07-15T11:27:51.188+10:002013-07-15T11:27:51.188+10:00No mate, not me. rarely read the paper, let alone ...No mate, not me. rarely read the paper, let alone those stupid texts. Honkynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-73393309101342628342013-07-14T15:28:18.760+10:002013-07-14T15:28:18.760+10:00Either way, Miss Lou, The 'Pie is inclined tow...Either way, Miss Lou, The 'Pie is inclined towards the view of Scottish MP Willie hamilton who rose in the House some years ago to offer congratulates on the most recent Royal whelping with the words 'I'm sure we all welcome this latest blood-sucking burden on the public purse'.<br /><br />Poor little bugger though ... looks like he won't be getting that knitted kangaroo The Pienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-55533166939246621892013-07-14T14:04:23.306+10:002013-07-14T14:04:23.306+10:00Well, looks like the Sunday Mail is to rise from $...Well, looks like the Sunday Mail is to rise from $2.00 to $2.50, cheaper than a cup of coffee, Typo tells us. But once Typo is finished with the paper, will it be worth it or will a cuppa be the better option. I reckon a cuppa would be the safest betwoodducknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-69531041945755072642013-07-14T13:22:28.524+10:002013-07-14T13:22:28.524+10:00Today's Astonisher website is so bland both vi...Today's Astonisher website is so bland both visually and in content.<br /><br />Most of the content appears to be from a different state. Nice to see tantrum crying shooter Megsie back after the birth of a child.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-71763000416865411502013-07-14T13:03:40.038+10:002013-07-14T13:03:40.038+10:00Speaking of Rupert M, did we watch media watch las...Speaking of Rupert M, did we watch media watch last week on the conversation? A must watch.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-80035772637972976072013-07-14T13:00:58.349+10:002013-07-14T13:00:58.349+10:00Always good and entertaining. Pie.
Miss Lou.
Pla...Always good and entertaining. Pie. <br />Miss Lou.<br /><br />Place your bets. A boy or a girl? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-44835383201045943252013-07-14T11:42:21.520+10:002013-07-14T11:42:21.520+10:00Yep I wondered about her understanding of Engrish!...Yep I wondered about her understanding of Engrish! Pity she did not mention Prince Peter, the former Laird of Herbert and his junket before he "retired". It struck me as strange it wasn't in her piece since it was only a few years ago and caused such an outcry - selective memory or political leanings perhaps? These trips are legislated pollie entitlements but so morally wrong! But Bully Boynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-65661116076530819422013-07-14T11:26:07.960+10:002013-07-14T11:26:07.960+10:00Regarding the right word or phrase for a situation...Regarding the right word or phrase for a situation, Shari Tagliabue wrote a pretty good column about politicians travel rorts in the weekend Astonisher, but sadly managed to use exactly the wrong term for this practice when she wrote<br /><br />'We, the people, are funding this rort, and although there are moves to gradually phase out this extreme form of pork-barrelling, it won't be soonThe Magpienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524385416868745098.post-56549750207373929452013-07-14T09:17:13.660+10:002013-07-14T09:17:13.660+10:00Regarding all of these wannabees and the current b...Regarding all of these wannabees and the current batch of incumbent clowns is best summed by "Anyone who aspires to become a politician, by that very aspiration disqualifies himself" and also<br /><br />“He knows nothing; and he thinks he knows everything. That points clearly to a political career.” TinTinnoreply@blogger.com