The Dump is:
For posting comments that don’t get up at the Drum, and for having a pleasant, mirthful or enlightening off-topic discussion.
It’s not for personal abuse of other commenters.
Please do that somewhere else if you must.
Play nicely or piss off.
However, why doesn’t a poster add a link for us to read and comment on here, much quicker. Maybe we can do a bit more bagging here, not that I speak for the moderators, yet.
NB: Being tiresome and boring, racist, sexist or just plain creepy is not playing nicely.
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The Pig’s Arms exists because a dozen or so years ago our other favourite playpen – the ABC’s Unleashed blogsphere started to go off. Like a sack of prawn heads in the sun. Something had to be done.
Moderation was taking forever. Comments seemed to be rejected randomly – outrageous ones appeared and reasoned ones were pinged. When they released the Drum / Unleashed ….. things actually got worse !
So many pieces from professional writers appear with no obvious merit. And the moderation has become, to put it frankly, appalling.
As a former contributor and a commenter, I was deeply disappointed at the plummeting quality from our pre-eminent media empire. And I resented so many challenging or dare I say, witty or funny posts in which we’ve invested seconds of our precious time – getting the chop.
So here, for all our benefit – is an open slather blog. Copy and paste your best rejected comments here for posterity. Does not matter whether you’re posting on the Guardian, First Dog on the Moon or wherever else.
And sprinkle pointers to the Pig’s Arms amongst your comments. Let’s try to rescue some of the old faithful.
Cheers,
Emm.
Window Dresser's Arms, Pig & Whistle 
Vale Archie Roach.
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Sad morning waking up to find Archie has died.
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“Looking for your explanation to Sandy. Looks like your trying to say my dog is actually a cat that barks.”
Classic comment Ace.
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They didn’t get it, did the HOO. Just doubled down and continued yo post nonsense.
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The poster had enthusiasm, fine but the reality is different. I want net zero now but it ain’t gunna happen no matter how hard I try. He/she didn’t even understand my last comment. Oh well, gives one something to do.
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Where was all this?
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jul/24/whats-on-the-agenda-for-the-albanese-government
The poster was one of those that wants net zero last week. I wish it was but reality tells me something different.
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I see the PA crew got a fourtrella over at the GA.
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Yes I saw that. Like days of old.
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Yeah, now I’m feeling better my urge to comment more has returned.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-11/how-jenny-west-was-made-redundant-after-offer-of-us-trade-job/101227412
The LNP, is truly corrupt.
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They‘red so up themselves they don’t even bother to hide it.
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Oh yeah.
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More pub changes. All the better.
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Great, the pubs had a make over.
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Thought it was about time.
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Hello, hello, anybody out there!
I’ve a comment awaiting moderation from 24/5 and a list for posting with the boss.
In the meantime happy days
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I keep checking in. The joint is as good as closed.
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Computers back and up and running. Only took five weeks. There’s a story there
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Wow, sounds like the 1990s.
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Had it functioned properly it should have been no longer than two. It’s working well now with a new motherboard.
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Ah ha. Should have been two days.
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Viv, I see that Susssssan Ley is throwing her hat in the ring for Deputy of the Liberals. Gosh a shortage of talent.
Great day in Bennelong, Did reply but its awaiting moderation.
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Apparently she’s tipped – gutless wonder will do anything for a few dollars more.
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Approved. Been away, you know, to that place you don’t talk about.
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Oh OK. And thanks for the approval.
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Bennelong given to Labor. Well done Algy.
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We’re thrilled, Jerome Laxale will be a great Local Member. Checked the booths amazed how what I found he won most the booths including all the Eastwood and Epping (but not North Epping) booths that is unheard of. The Eastwood booths are predominantly Chinese votes like 58% Labor.
The Liberals could have won the seat had the picked Craig Chung, but Scotty the Stupid picked a star candidate. The rest is history.
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My darling little Lola died last night. Almost 17 years old. Best dog ever. So sad.
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That is so sad, Viv. It’s inevitable with dogs, but still breaks your heart when it happens.
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Oh viv, so sad to hear that. It hurts when they go, the offer such unconditional love.
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Aghh! Bloody computers, mines decided it doesn’t want to switch on. Four phone calls on the manufacturers will come and pick it to work out what’s wrong. Warranty job hopefully.
Meanwhile trying to do things with my phone.
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How dreadful. Such poor timing. Feel for you.
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Well at least they’ll pick it up. Still haven’t. 3 to 5 days apparently. Using the phone takes a lot longer
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Any action?
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Lots of talk. Tomorrow will be 10 days since the first phone call. On Friday I was waiting for an email with the consignment note that never arrived along with the follow-up phone call. TBH I could have engaged a computer repairer and had the computer back by now. It’s that its probably a warranty job that I’ve speaking with the manufacturer.
Thing is the calls have all been polite but it should have been escalated after the second call.
Beyond frustrating.
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Sorry to hear, Algy. Sounds like Telstra grade customer abuse.
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Dreadful.
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Some success. Computer being picked up on Wednesday. That’s after 4 phone calls and an email today
Today’s claim was that they had the wrong serial number, email address and my name wrong. I pointed out that I replied to an email they sent me with the correct details. Pointed the multiple mistakes were at there end and excuses.
Anyway up to two weeks without the computer.
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Algy, I couldn’t bear it ! I buy all my computer stuff from In Touch in Lavington. Have for many years. They sell and maintain lot of gear for business and only deal in a couple of PC brands which happen to suit me. Will come to my home to install. I can take to them to upgrade or repair. Fortunately the computers don’t need fixing. Had the odd minor problem but all fixed by remote control.
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This is a laptop workstation viv. Its high end spec thinking I’d still be working part-time. This is a brand PC bought through their website. Its a very good computer until this problem. It still has just under three months of warranty left otherwise I’d have gone to a local repairer.
Apparently it will be picked up tomorrow but I’m still waiting on the consignment note. Part of the problem is you never speak to the same person twice and they all appear to be offshore. None of them seem to check the thread.
I’ve never had a problem with the brand before but this is simply incompetent and unprofessional.
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Yes, I knew you’d have a good reason. I’m just fortunate that my mob look after it all the way. Can you say what brand your laptop is?
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Its a Lenovo. Today the courier turned up to pick it up. Problem is I haven’t received the consignment note so they couldn’t take it.
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Amazing – Lenovo and HP are the two my mob deal in. My PC and previous laptops bought for family also HP.
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Oh bum – my commiserations. I’d be ropable.
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I’ve had Lenovo’s for years. Never had a problem until they finally died.
I’ll speak with Junior and see who would be a good repairer if it can’t be resolved by the weekend.
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Good luck Algy. Did you try thumping it?
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Thought about it viv.
The consignment note arrived today and the courier will pick it up tomorrow. It was clear they sent it to the wrong email address last week and continued to so. So some progress.
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“Morrison and his mob campaign by telling lies about Labor and Albanese and offer no vision, just more of the same. The media repeat all this and then have the nerve to pose questions to Albanese which are just a repetition of Morrison’s accusations/lies. Then the media have the nerve to tell all who listen and read that they don’t know who Albanese is or what he stands for. Morrison makes plenty of gaffes and we hear next to nothing about them. Australia has a problem.”
This comment got 11 upticks last I looked and a reply. A long time after I posted it it was deleted by the mods for the usual reasons. Not happy.
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I’ve posted similar things only for them to be pulled. For a leftish publication there is a lack of balance in their commentary from some quarters at this election. There seems to be more balance at the SMH who seem not to be too worried at calling out Scotty the Stupids lies.
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Latest Liberal election ad, highlighting Scotty the Stupids expert team.
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Very appropriate.
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Breaking news. My dog loves Greek style fish stew – plaki.
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Important news that viv. No doubt at least one of our dogs would too.
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For Richie Benaud enthusiasts and those who like quirky things. Its 2:22:22 pm on 22/02/2022 or if you like 22/2/22, where it is currently 22 degrees in a suburb with many 2’s in the postcode. What will it be a 22:22:22 this evening.
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Who’d have thought. Should have called him Richie though.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/perth-baby-born-at-an-unlikely-2-22pm-and-22-seconds-on-february-22-2022-20220223-p59z5o.html
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Guardian wiped your reply to me. I now see that the moderator is not too bright.
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I agree at times. Some things they let through. Others seem to go and you wonder why.
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With Parrothead the wheels are spinning but going nowhere.
With Scotty the Stupid the wheels are spinning but he goes backwards.
………… me quoting Algy on the Guardian. Bloody good comment.
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Thank you viv.
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Just thought I’d post the 15000th comment here.
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Clever bugger.
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😉
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I’m having to learn how to use the mouse with my left hand. Tricky.
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Why is that HOO.
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Having problems with my right arm and shoulder. Typing down to one finger left hand. Can’t move the mouse for long on the right. Going back to the doctor 10th Feb for more test results and more tests probably. From my previous medical experience I can’t figure out what’s wrong.
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Thats no good. Well hopefully they can get to the bottom of it
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I had to do that about 10 years ago. Had an inflamed right shoulder all due to overuse. It just needs a lot of rest. Add some Voltaren and any anti-inflammatory pills which suit you. Then when it feels better and you start to use right arm again, take it very easy. Doing it left handed is weird but doable. I wouldn’t bother with seeing doctor or tests. It just needs a lot of rest. And discipline. You probably have bursitis. Says Nurse Barbara.
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I think you are right Nurse Barbara. Doc said cortisone inj may be next.
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So how are you faring now – any improvement Mark.
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Hi Viv, yes somewhat better. Something showed up on ultrasound and they injected it. Can still feel it but no where near as painful. All the blood tests came back okay. The doc was thinking I might have polyarthritis but everything seems better now. Not so tired.
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Apparently in postcode 2222 it was 22 degrees. That was at 2:22pm on 2/2/22.
Just thought you’d like to know.
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Spooky
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Morrison’s performance at the National Press Club was wonderfully bloody awful. I was at the computer on the Guardian blog listening to it. Later I watched a bit of it as I’d recorded it. Morrison was reading from auto cues mainly to his right. Explains why it wasn’t a total wirlwind of blurred words. He read it and so spoke differently.
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whirlwind of course.
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I cannot watch his word vomiting anymore, there is no sincerity in anything he delivers. Saw some snippets. Yesterday he looked like a rabbit in a spotlight. He’s in serious trouble and he knows it. The best though was PVO’s question and watching him recoil.
The state by elections on the 12 could be quite telling. Even though I doubt any seats will change hands with the exception of maybe Bega, it will be interesting the size of the swings. Whether that has any Federal implications, who knows.
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Hi Algy. I think the real threat in the coming election is that the Libs might dump the clown before voting day. But then the big question is “and replace him with what ?” Please the goddess, not Mr Potato Head.
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I doubt it.
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They might get rid of Scotty the Stupid, I would think installing Obergruppenfuhrer Potato would ensure annihilation. They’re stupid enough to put up with this fraud so anything is possible.
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Did you read Niki in today’s SMH – 1190 comments – a record I think. https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/morrison-has-one-last-chance-as-he-slides-into-dangerous-territory-20220202-p59t4s.html#comments Not much support for Morrison at all.
Made my day.
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I did, another excoriating piece from her. She can’t stand Scotty the Stupid. Where I disagree with her is I think he’s already passed the poit of no return and its just a question how many seats they lose by.
I expect her Thursday pieces will be of a similar theme until the election.
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I hope they pick Dutton, will see the end of the Hillsong party. Good article by Nikki…
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Mark, I want to see Morrison defeated not some other Liberal wanna be shit.
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True.
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I’m in Bega and just went down to vote. Got the Labor stuff. Walked past the Libs and the bloke asked me if I wanted their how to vote…I said no thanks I’m not stupid. Tell ConDom for me.
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Beautiful HOO. I did the same at the Council elections in December. The Liberal pamphleteer went apoplectic.
Unfortunately we ended up with a Liberal Mayor, a 27 year old boy who is staffer for the local Liberal member. Never had a real job. Is first public statement demonstrated he is ignorant of corruption, which ses to be endemic in our council.
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As Mayor
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Meat Loaf is no more.
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Saw him in concert at the Hordern Pavilion.
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Stocks at my village IGA pretty good. At the village pharmacy not so good. Town’s
Dan Murphy has some big gaps. Butcher okay.
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But there are some very sack locals. We have a number of covid contacts in family and all due to total stupidity.
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Not my family being stupid – friends being idiots. One is the manager of another IGA in Albury, not the village.
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I was speaking with our butcher on Monday. He’d been copping abuse all day. He cannot get deliveries of meat, has been told that the order he puts in one day won’t be delivered the next. Not enough drivers. He looked haggard with it all.
This has been a complete clusterfuck from Parrothead and Scotty the Stupid.
People need to stop being stupid, this will pass in a week or two. Shortages after Christmas New Year which is also feeding into this are normal.
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The international shortage of Adblue has also impacted on supply chains. Evidently Morrison did get off his arse and liaise with Incitec to produce a similar product.
I agree, people need to stop abusing the little people for shortages that are outside of their control.
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He’d probably need to go of to a focus group first of all and see what they think. That’s how this buffoon seems to govern nowadays.
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Buon anno nuovo a tutti.
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anch’io
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Pretty good. But … omicoron?
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Something to get you in the mood.
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