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    Voice referendum: Lies fuel racism ahead of Australia's Indigenous vote

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    5 hours ago, Trippy said:

    So, the indigenous people want a voice in govt, but the white overlords are refusing.

     

    Does that sum it up? 

    No, not at all. The first nation people have many voices. Many advisory committees. Billions, that's with a "B", spent on numerous projects annually. The current system is broken. Dividing the Aussie population to inflate a prime minister's ego will solve absolutely nothing. Why won't the PM stop all the grand standing and divulge the actual contents of the referendum ? If, and that's an enormous IF, the Voice gets up, the country will face years of legal challenges. Guess who'll foot that bill ? An issue, I'm surprised no one has raised so far. I understand if the Voice is successful it will- could result in the demant for  compensation by way of a % of GDP. Considering the current BILLIONS spent annually on first nation people, is the Aussie tax payer expected to support 2 snouts in the trough ? The current BILLIONS plus a % of GDP ? I bet the Honourable Albo would just love to answer that question... NOT !  The current and past governments have been putting band-aids on this indigenous issue for decades. Too many committees & too much administration. A large proportion of the BILLIONS flushed down the toilet. Changing the constitution & dividing the country will only make the situation much worse.   Does that sum it up? 

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    Buying a tent

    in Bangkok

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    2 hours ago, Adumbration said:

    Australia has no alps.  Prices are eyewateringly high in Australia...as you will find out.

     

    But it online here in Thailand on shopee or lazada....literally thousands to chose from.  Camping is very fashionalble now in Asia.

     

    The season of your visit is also important.  If you are visiting the southern highlands.  Very cold in the winter buy very hot in the summer.

     

    By the way.  Hiking in Tasmania will be a lot more rewarding for you.

    I'm glad I don't rely on you for weather & geography info.

    https://www.bbcearth.com/news/australias-winter-wonderland

    https://xplorevic.com/does-it-snow-in-australia/

    What is an interesting fact about the Australian Alps?

    The alps are also home to unique cold climate adapted plants and animals—from alpine daisies to snow gums, and from mountain pygmy possums to migratory Bogong moths. Due to their high peaks and seasonal snow, the Australian Alps strongly influence the hydrology of eastern Australia.

    Depression that black dog

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

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    34 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

    You and others have just highjacked the thread so you can talk about yourselves. If you'd read the ops numerous threads you'd see he isn't clinically depressed as you lot describe

    I dont spend all my time reading every post, apparently you do. I was trying to offer something positive. I don't intend playing keyboard pingpong, so, it's goodnight from me.

     

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    Depression that black dog

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

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    Might I respectfully suggest those of you who have never been bitten by The Black Dog, keep all your suggestions  to your selves. Except for a few of the latter responses to the OP, you simply don't have a clue about clinical depression.

    Up untill recently, some 25 years or so, mental health issues, especially men's mental health was a taboo subject.

    I'm a baby boomer. In my early teens I knew there was something wrong. My parents were sympathetic and supportive, to a point. Because of the above, "taboo subject", they had no idea of what I was going through and how to help me. I visited several doctors, Most were empathetic & interested but again could not offer any assistance.

    My depression lead to relationship breakdowns, job losses and in some cases family & friends distancing themselves from me.

    As for keeping busy, diet, vitamin supplements & so on, pure nonsense. Clinical depression cannot be cured or controled by such.

    I changed occupations, living environments, diet, lifestyle, you name it, I tried it. I suffered up until my early 50's. I lost a major part of my life.

    Long story short, I happened to be befriended by a doctor, social environment, not professionally. He saw something in my personality, mood & actions that promped him to suspect something wrong. I'd given up on medical assistance many years back as it had been all negative. After several, casual chat sessions, not the normal doctor to patient consultation, he prescribed medication. We experimented with a few different medications over the next 12 months or so. I've been taking said medication daily for over 25 years.

    I'm a different person. In my  pre Black Dog days I wouldn't... couldn't leave the house sometimes for a week at a time. A crying mess ! Now on medication, I took myself, solo to Thailand. I travelled, solo to several SE Asian countries, holidays. I've been living here in LOS permanently now for 10 years. I have no trouble tackling emotional situations & ocassionally am asked by others for assistance in such matters.

    Re Tha Black Dog, I feel Iam qualified to write a book on said subject.

    First & most important to the road to recovery, acknowledge, accept you have a problem. Seek medical help. Don't listen to crackpot advice as is the case in many early responsed to the OP.

    OP, PM me if you'd care to discuss anything at all.

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    Recommended 75" TV

    in Pattaya

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    6 hours ago, CartagenaWarlock said:

    I have a 65-inch TV in my condo that I have turned on maybe a few times. I hardly watch any TV. Only watch Netflix and Youtube in my Tablet. 

    And this helps the OP... how ?

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    Passport Requirements to Australia

    in Visas and migration to other countries

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    6 hours ago, bluejets said:

    Good luck with either of those...they are REALLY slow to respond, if ever.

     

    Best just check the Aus government website for requirements.

    or here....... https://www.thaiembassy.com/australian-visa/australian-tourist-visa

     

    Appears that as long as passport is current for entry and exit periods, then all ok.

    You'll find out when you apply for the visa I guess.

    I'd be covering my ass and renew it now. ????

    Sorry, but I beg to differ. I've made numerous calls & sent many emails to the Aussie embassy both in Bangkok & Canberra. Never had a problem. Maybe it's how they are approached that determines the response.

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