back to earth Posted November 1, 2015 #101 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I would have expected this story to come out of America but then again look at how we treated the Aborigines when we first arrived. .... what ... its gotten better since then ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back to earth Posted November 1, 2015 #102 Share Posted November 1, 2015 The truth as always is not quite what that first media story portrayed - try here for a slightly different version where the rather important info (left out of that other report) is that Munro just happens to be the Prez of a surfers/boardriders group and (he claims), has gathered a selected audience of (he claims) 200 people who (he claims) were all in favour of 'controlled management', which (he claims) really means killing some of them.. I'd like to see a full video of that meeting, including a pan across the 200 attendees so we can count them. So we have a biased group and his word for the outcome.... I'd also like to see a phone poll done of random residents of the region, not carefully handpicked surfers/boardriders. Leave the dam sharks alone. It's NOT your ocean, surfers. PS - I don't live all that far away and frequently swim in these allegedly dangerous shark-infested, deadly waters..... Ha ! ... all those nets up the coast .... just not around my beaches . Do not swim / surf at feeding times guys ! Use a sol lunar chart (most dangerous when Moon is right 'underfoot' - at IC ) http://www.solunarforecast.com/solunarcalendar.aspx When it isnt feeding times,you can swim up to them and punch them in the nose . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back to earth Posted November 1, 2015 #103 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I'm not advocating extinction of the Great White and Tiger shark populations, just a culling program to keep numbers and size down and away from beaches and popular recreational areas. Humans are not immune from my judgement also. I'm all for capital punishment for murders and rapists. In fact before we humans got all civilised and technology savvy wars served just that purpose. All the psychopaths and gunho types were always the first to volunteer and invariably killed. And since sharks can't self regulate their numbers then why shouldn't we? Mother nature at work me say's. Incorrect , many more civilians are killed in way than soldiers ... you prig ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back to earth Posted November 1, 2015 #104 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I should edit that. I meant to add in coconuts EDIT: Ok looks like I can't. But yeah coconuts kill a lot more people than sharks do yeah we need to educate them on things hey folks ever been knocked on the noggin by a falling pinecone ? Doesnt sound to bad does it ? nice and spiky too We have a beautiful one in the middle of our river flat This woman that wanted to live here suggested we chop it down .... I had to ask her .... why ? " Because the leaves are very prickly and if someone walks under the tree with bare feet they will bet prickled ... " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back to earth Posted November 1, 2015 #105 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Worse, they have Stinging Trees, Dendrocnide excelsa, it only makes you wish you were dead. Pffft ... here I have giant stinging trees ... I eat your normal sized ones for breakfast ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back to earth Posted November 2, 2015 #106 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Pffft, we put them on Weet Bix for breakfast. I know one guy that wished he was dead instead ... a non local, on a film location in Qld ... he went into the bush for a crap and , having no toilet paper ..... Yes .... he did ! Left set in an ambulance and never came back ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Dresden Posted November 2, 2015 #107 Share Posted November 2, 2015 So, rather than address a single point in my post, we are simply reassured that you thought it through and .. apparently, answer to no-one (and no facts)!! Should be good enough for anyone... ...no that's just your inability to control your emotions about this topic or any other that you and boomerang desire to rush head long into... This conversation is going round in circles. Everyone has their own opinions on sharks, and I've said my piece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Dresden Posted November 2, 2015 #108 Share Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) Irakanji jellyfish kill and threaten more people per year. Better cull them too. ...well I'll happily address your jellyfish issues once you explain why pitbulls should be pets for the urbanly challenged. Edited November 2, 2015 by Harry_Dresden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Dresden Posted November 2, 2015 #109 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Maybe he ran out of steam - Nah... just patience...lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Wearer of Hats Posted November 2, 2015 #110 Share Posted November 2, 2015 ...well I'll happily address your jellyfish issues once you explain why pitbulls should be pets for the urbanly challenged. Matey, you're talking to the bloke who thinks all non-indigenous pets shoul be banned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra. Posted November 2, 2015 #111 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Nah... just patience...lol Nah - more like....lol" Harry couldn't stand the heat - so Harry left the kitchen" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Dresden Posted November 2, 2015 #112 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I feel I have understood. You live in a "them or us" world. That's fair, it works for you. you are happy with the idea that if it could be a threat, it needs to die. In which case, we need to euthanise all pit bulls. From the above I understood you to be a fan of the pitbull. And then you clearly state that all non-indigenous animals and pets should be removed. I'm confused mate. So which is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Dresden Posted November 2, 2015 #113 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Nah - more like....lol " Harry couldn't stand the heat - so Harry left the kitchen" I'll have you know I've never burnt anything in the kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Wearer of Hats Posted November 2, 2015 #114 Share Posted November 2, 2015 From the above I understood you to be a fan of the pitbull. And then you clearly state that all non-indigenous animals and pets should be removed. I'm confused mate. So which is it? I have no idea why you thought I was a fan of pit bulls. I chose pit bulls because they maim and kill more people per year then sharks. I am, however, a Grumpy old man who thinks all cats and dogs should be sterilised and their sale banned forthwith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted November 2, 2015 #115 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I have no idea why you thought I was a fan of pit bulls. I chose pit bulls because they maim and kill more people per year then sharks. I am, however, a Grumpy old man who thinks all cats and dogs should be sterilised and their sale banned forthwith. Wouldn't that lead to their extinction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra. Posted November 2, 2015 #116 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'll have you know I've never burnt anything in the kitchen. What - not even toast ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrLzs Posted November 2, 2015 #117 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I think he is hinting that sorta thing is always Mrs Dresden's 'job', I suspect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra. Posted November 3, 2015 #118 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Hmm! - you just might be right Mr ChrLzs. Dear Harry does have a little history of being (how shall I say this)....... a tad chauvinistic toward the fairer sex.... Isn't that right Harry ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Dresden Posted November 3, 2015 #119 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Hmm! - you just might be right Mr ChrLzs. Dear Harry does have a little history of being (how shall I say this)....... a tad chauvinistic toward the fairer sex.... Isn't that right Harry ? LOL... don't try and make out like you don't love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Wearer of Hats Posted November 3, 2015 #120 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Wouldn't that lead to their extinction? cats and dogs are an invasive, feral species outside of thr Australian Eco-system, in short "**** 'em". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra. Posted November 3, 2015 #121 Share Posted November 3, 2015 LOL... don't try and make out like you don't love it. What - cooking toast ? of course I love it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astra. Posted November 3, 2015 #122 Share Posted November 3, 2015 cats and dogs are an invasive, feral species outside of thr Australian Eco-system, in short "**** 'em". I wasn't aware that the Aussie Dingo may possibly become extinct.An interesting read. The Australian dingo is currently endangered and threatened with extinction. The threat is predominately due to hybridization, inbreeding, hunting, government ‘wild dog’ eradication programs and loss of genetic fitness. There are no current conservation strategies that will reduce the rate of possible extinction http://www.apscience...2/apsf_06_2.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrLzs Posted November 3, 2015 #123 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Going completely offtopic and being entirely subjectively judgmental, dingoes are a lovely looking dog, but they have that look in their eyes - like a fox, they seem to be always scheming evil... I like them, but wouldn't trust them for a second, not even the cute puppies... from http://www.zoo.org.a...e/animals/dingo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Wearer of Hats Posted November 3, 2015 #124 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Dingo's a clever beast. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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