Warren [what's my middle name again] Wilson
@ishryal.bsky.social
A work in progress. Procrastinator.
The referendum on becoming a Republic in 1999 - despite overwhelming support, Howard managed to twist the outcome of the convention to put forth a model no one would accept.
If not for Howard, we could be a republic. The manipulation was a hallmark of his entire Prime Ministership.
If not for Howard, we could be a republic. The manipulation was a hallmark of his entire Prime Ministership.
September 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The referendum on becoming a Republic in 1999 - despite overwhelming support, Howard managed to twist the outcome of the convention to put forth a model no one would accept.
If not for Howard, we could be a republic. The manipulation was a hallmark of his entire Prime Ministership.
If not for Howard, we could be a republic. The manipulation was a hallmark of his entire Prime Ministership.
The implied threat there tho...
August 16, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The implied threat there tho...
If unrealised share holdings can't be taxed, then they can't be used as leverage.
July 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
If unrealised share holdings can't be taxed, then they can't be used as leverage.
I would hope that if GST were to apply to private health insurance, that the lifetime health cover would also be removed. We're basically penalised by the government for not taking private health, then to be forced to pay GST as well...
June 20, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I would hope that if GST were to apply to private health insurance, that the lifetime health cover would also be removed. We're basically penalised by the government for not taking private health, then to be forced to pay GST as well...
"Is your cat micromanaging you? The new risk of working from home".
May 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
"Is your cat micromanaging you? The new risk of working from home".
Around then, my parents started taking short vacations by themselves, meaning I had to do it all. Gave me a sense of responsibility because it was 'my' house for those periods.
But yes, as a parent of a teenager too, our biggest annoyance is the inertia.
But yes, as a parent of a teenager too, our biggest annoyance is the inertia.
May 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Around then, my parents started taking short vacations by themselves, meaning I had to do it all. Gave me a sense of responsibility because it was 'my' house for those periods.
But yes, as a parent of a teenager too, our biggest annoyance is the inertia.
But yes, as a parent of a teenager too, our biggest annoyance is the inertia.
I remember being like that at the age of 16/17... content to let mum do everything, even though I knew how to do it all. It was more about the lack of need and a sense of no ownership rather than incapability.
May 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I remember being like that at the age of 16/17... content to let mum do everything, even though I knew how to do it all. It was more about the lack of need and a sense of no ownership rather than incapability.
And I hope you find it. Western mens 'fashion' is so mediocre. I've had to buy shoes marketed at 'women' just to find something interesting. It's like shoes, pants, jackets, or shirts are all just narrow reinterpretations of the same bland theme.
It's all Beau Brummell's fault.
It's all Beau Brummell's fault.
May 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
And I hope you find it. Western mens 'fashion' is so mediocre. I've had to buy shoes marketed at 'women' just to find something interesting. It's like shoes, pants, jackets, or shirts are all just narrow reinterpretations of the same bland theme.
It's all Beau Brummell's fault.
It's all Beau Brummell's fault.
Remember when every TV in the 10's was 3D... reminds me of that, but far more annoying and intrusive.
May 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Remember when every TV in the 10's was 3D... reminds me of that, but far more annoying and intrusive.
Is this, like, a real world example of the Laffer Curve???
May 19, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Is this, like, a real world example of the Laffer Curve???
Screenshots tell a far less compelling story though. Like, "Yes my monitor has finger smudges on it - what of it?" makes for a far better citation then "As per figure 1"...
May 9, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Screenshots tell a far less compelling story though. Like, "Yes my monitor has finger smudges on it - what of it?" makes for a far better citation then "As per figure 1"...
Even when they lose, the LNP manage to mess things up.
May 7, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Even when they lose, the LNP manage to mess things up.
I think we're all just waiting to see if the Montague Street bridge has anything to say about Liberal vans before making a final decision.
April 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I think we're all just waiting to see if the Montague Street bridge has anything to say about Liberal vans before making a final decision.
Been enjoying The Library Trilogy by Mark Lawrence... it's not going to rock your world, but what's not to love about fantasising about living in a library so old and large it's the last recognisable sign of civilisation?
April 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Been enjoying The Library Trilogy by Mark Lawrence... it's not going to rock your world, but what's not to love about fantasising about living in a library so old and large it's the last recognisable sign of civilisation?
"I was surprised that the sense of relaxation and calm often touted by Alo came not from the effect it had on my muscles, but instead from having my mind opened to the certainty that the world will not exist next week."
April 9, 2025 at 3:13 AM
"I was surprised that the sense of relaxation and calm often touted by Alo came not from the effect it had on my muscles, but instead from having my mind opened to the certainty that the world will not exist next week."
Oh. No no no no no. Having just signed into BritBox, let me tell you that detective shows made in the UK must make up a significant percentage of their GDP...
April 9, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Oh. No no no no no. Having just signed into BritBox, let me tell you that detective shows made in the UK must make up a significant percentage of their GDP...
Dear, John.
Of course not. Expectations of quality of a hated thing shows you still care. It is, after all, how politics works.
Of course not. Expectations of quality of a hated thing shows you still care. It is, after all, how politics works.
February 28, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Dear, John.
Of course not. Expectations of quality of a hated thing shows you still care. It is, after all, how politics works.
Of course not. Expectations of quality of a hated thing shows you still care. It is, after all, how politics works.
¡Hola Papi!
I hate writing, but it's my occupation and I'm good at it. I could use AI, or exploit my thousands of social media fans to do it for me, but is it wrong to still demand quality for something I hate?
Judgingly yours,
John.
I hate writing, but it's my occupation and I'm good at it. I could use AI, or exploit my thousands of social media fans to do it for me, but is it wrong to still demand quality for something I hate?
Judgingly yours,
John.
February 28, 2025 at 5:24 AM
¡Hola Papi!
I hate writing, but it's my occupation and I'm good at it. I could use AI, or exploit my thousands of social media fans to do it for me, but is it wrong to still demand quality for something I hate?
Judgingly yours,
John.
I hate writing, but it's my occupation and I'm good at it. I could use AI, or exploit my thousands of social media fans to do it for me, but is it wrong to still demand quality for something I hate?
Judgingly yours,
John.
Monday Night Paw never looked so good...
February 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Monday Night Paw never looked so good...