Melb_muser's Recent Activity

  1. Melb_muser liked Patricio Da Silva's post in the thread Mike Johnson Gives Impassioned Ukraine Speech as He Defies MAGA.

    What? Is this true? Johnson's turned a new leaf, defying dear leader Trump? Why, apparently it is. Speaker Mike Johnson is defying fellow Republicans by pushing for a House...

    Apr 19, 2024 at 5:15 AM
  2. Melb_muser replied to the thread Israeli missile hits Iran, U.S. officials confirm.

    Yeah, it's like they want war.

    Apr 19, 2024 at 5:14 AM
  3. Melb_muser liked FreshAir's post in the thread Israeli missile hits Iran, U.S. officials confirm.

    yet to see if it was smart, now it's up to Iran to end it, or continue to escalate, both sides seem to want to escalate

    Apr 19, 2024 at 5:14 AM
  4. Melb_muser liked Turtledude's post in the thread Israeli missile hits Iran, U.S. officials confirm.

    well the last thing Iran wants to do is really piss Israel off

    Apr 19, 2024 at 4:53 AM
  5. Melb_muser liked Patricio Da Silva's post in the thread In Your Lifetime, America Will Become a 3rd World S**t Hole.

    That concept is NOT under dispute. You're missing the point. Stating a fact of life doesn't give you any indication of whether or not I favor it. So, you are drawing an...

    Apr 19, 2024 at 4:11 AM
  6. Melb_muser liked Sirius Black's post in the thread This is wrong.

    Fox News host Jesse Watters on Tuesday broadcast extensive biographical details about Juror No. 2 -- her neighborhood, occupation, education, marital and family status, and...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 4:29 PM
  7. Melb_muser replied to the thread In Your Lifetime, America Will Become a 3rd World S**t Hole.

    ....

    Apr 18, 2024 at 3:32 PM
  8. Melb_muser replied to the thread "Genocide Joe" Yelled at President Biden During Campaign Event in Virginia.

    A deplorable got to the stage!

    Apr 18, 2024 at 6:15 AM
  9. Melb_muser liked LangleyMan's post in the thread "Genocide Joe" Yelled at President Biden During Campaign Event in Virginia.

    What is Trump's position on the Israel-Palestine conflict? Would it be Genocide Donny? Can you point to Trump's position on trade with China, China's military buildup and...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 6:14 AM
  10. Melb_muser replied to the thread Climate deniers don't deny climate change any more.

    I don't know? Are the two related? I think we would need a specific research question to look at that. Perhaps they would prefer an insulated house or blankets rather than...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 5:42 AM
  11. Melb_muser replied to the thread Climate deniers don't deny climate change any more.

    @557 reply above.

    Apr 18, 2024 at 5:34 AM
  12. Melb_muser replied to the thread Climate deniers don't deny climate change any more.

    Well, I can't find any scholarly data on whether people around the world prefer a warmer or a cooler climate. I thought they might have something, particularly in Iceland I...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 5:22 AM
  13. Melb_muser liked Patricio Da Silva's post in the thread It appears that Trump has been having litigation battles most of his adult life.

    I put the question to Copilot (note that there are hotlinks and annotations in the text): Question: Has there been any significant periods of time in the last 40 years where...

    Apr 18, 2024 at 3:57 AM
  14. Melb_muser replied to the thread Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel.

    That's a great point.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 7:22 PM
  15. Melb_muser liked Hey Now's post in the thread Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel.

    I'm not sure how much faith I have in Chinese steel but, they have improved.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 5:17 PM
  16. Melb_muser replied to the thread Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel.

    Not an enviable job... https://www.reddit.com/r/TikTokCringe/s/KigioWRWin

    Apr 17, 2024 at 5:17 PM
  17. Melb_muser replied to the thread Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel.

    I would like to see a complete analysis.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 5:13 PM
  18. Melb_muser replied to the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    Yes, exactly. It's a vicious cycle. I wish more could see that...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 5:12 PM
  19. Melb_muser liked Jolly Penguin's post in the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    Seems hard to change. When in the US you have such frequent attacks with guns, people want more guns to protect themselves, which means even more guns in the society, which...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 5:11 PM
  20. Melb_muser replied to the thread Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel.

    Better to work out why the US can't produce steel as competitively as China.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 1:48 PM
  21. Melb_muser liked yardmeat's post in the thread Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel.

    Come on, Joe. This is just stupid. Don't pull a Trump.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 1:47 PM
  22. Melb_muser liked Pro_Line_FL's post in the thread Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel.

    Steel has often been a target of tariffs, and it seems its on the table again. Cost of tariffs will be passed onto the customer, which is why I don't like this, any more than I...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 1:47 PM
  23. Melb_muser liked Jack Hays's post in the thread Secret Russian document offers rare, official glimpse into campaign against West.

    All of our would-be Neville Chamberlains need to step back and repent their cowardice. A critical battle for freedom is happening now in Ukraine. I hope our descendants won't...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 1:29 PM
  24. Melb_muser liked Turtledude's post in the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    his quote was in my comment-it appears no longer to be around though

    Apr 17, 2024 at 1:13 PM
  25. Melb_muser replied to the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    I may have missed that conversation.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 11:56 AM
  26. Melb_muser replied to the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    We have many lawful gun owners as well. Happy with our guns. It's the type of gun and gun culture that we don't want. Personally, that is not to say that I don't appreciate...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 11:55 AM
  27. Melb_muser liked Bowerbird's post in the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    He did and you are too [ATTACH] https://www.healthdata.org/news-events/insights-blog/acting-data/gun-violence-united-states-outlier

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  28. Melb_muser liked Bowerbird's post in the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    Locking up guns There is research backing this

    Apr 17, 2024 at 11:49 AM
  29. Melb_muser liked Cybred's post in the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    Because we're the ones that realize that guns are dangerous.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 11:49 AM
  30. Melb_muser liked Bowerbird's post in the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    Shrugs UK and Australia - what is our murder rate compared to yours? [ATTACH] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41488081 Isn’t a reduction in murder rates worth a...

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  31. Melb_muser liked Bowerbird's post in the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    It isn’t the “gangsters” doing most of the killing in America. [ATTACH] https://hawcdv.org/how-gun-violence-influences-abuse/ [ATTACH]...

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  32. Melb_muser replied to the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    Another American telling us that we're going to turn into a German holocaust state - or something worse, possibly with zombies, unless we adopt their gun laws that kill...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 11:48 AM
  33. Melb_muser liked Bowerbird's post in the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    There already has been a thread on this and your title is misleading. He was also tackled by several bystanders and the main response here in Aus was THANK GOODNESS HE DID...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 11:46 AM
  34. Melb_muser liked Jolly Penguin's post in the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    Yeah! If this was America 6 people wouldn't have died. 60 would have, and that attacker would have had a gun instead of a knife. Great thread.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 11:45 AM
  35. Melb_muser liked ECA's post in the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    What…you never heard of the 80s movie Alligator Dundee? :lol:

    Apr 17, 2024 at 11:44 AM
  36. Melb_muser liked Reasonablerob's post in the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    Yes, guns in the hands of the police. Just imagine if the maniac had been able to get an assault rifle? After the Port Jackson massacre our Aussie brothers banned such guns and...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 11:43 AM
  37. Melb_muser liked ECA's post in the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    I'm all for the second amendment and citizens being able to own as many guns as they want. I own three myself. That being said, can you clarify your statement..."I'm glad we...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 11:42 AM
  38. Melb_muser liked Cybred's post in the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    Please point out where I said that.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 11:42 AM
  39. Melb_muser liked Cybred's post in the thread anti-gun Austrailia - 6 lives saved by a WOMAN WITH A GUN.

    Of course your ignoring all the people saved by the gun laws.

    Apr 17, 2024 at 11:41 AM
  40. Melb_muser replied to the thread Climate deniers don't deny climate change any more.

    It depends who you're talking about. I don't equate Indians struggling with their winter cold to living in climates that are cooler than they like. Their struggles are best...

    Apr 17, 2024 at 10:09 AM