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I imagine you'll provide the same advice to Elon Musk. :) Have you seen what his lack of control has done to Tesla sales figures? That's one dude I would not want to have in a hunting party.

It's the same here in Australia. Cool season burns are effective at reducing fuel loads, so that wildfires in hot and/or dry seasons are less likely and damaging. The cool season burns also rejuvenate the bush and support wildlife. So, the same. Aborigines used cool season burning very...

Hi WAB. There's that word 'believe' again. You won't hear me using 'believe' with respect to consuming scientific reporting. I accept that you've had an unsatisfactory experience with some aspects of science on the climate issue. I believe that you feel the way you've described. However...

Exactly. They're not wildfires. Good. These controlled burns do what we've both described; reduce wildfire hazards in a low intensity burn and stimulate new growth. New growth that quickly captures about the same amount of carbon that was released. It's circular. I know you know what I'm about...

Distrust of the scientific community can reflect the level of dislike for what it is that's being reported. That's understandable, but it does vary with the makeup of the audience. With the general public, the solution for scientists is to stay true to the scientific process and allow people...

I'm not an oncologist. But if I found that the vast majority of the world's oncologists were trying tell me something, I'd listen to them before I listened to an unqualified politician who says they're all wrong.

I imagine you'll provide the same advice to JD Vance? Get over to Ukraine and see the war crimes and terror bombing for yourself?

People change when they can use something that is better, cheaper and more convenient. Ask Kodak about this. My wife and I went sailing after retiring. It used to be that cruising sailboats always had a generator to charge lead-acid batteries. Instead of this we had solar panels and lithium...

People trust science, you included. You enjoy using rifle propellants with various burning rates. You appreciate the consistency from batch to batch. You appreciate the shelf-life and the how safe it is to use, while still being incredibly effective when ignited in just the right way. All of...

Hi Brent. If you look again, you'll see I was talking about Trump. I wrote a list of things Trump has done, that Harris wouldn't do. I realise you don't like Harris. I don't think she was a great candidate either. It's Biden's fault; he shouldn't have run. But let's be honest about it. As...

Go and look. What’s laughable is to express a strong opinion without being informed. Get some data, then work out what you think. China is still producing a lot of pollution but it has policies that are moving it in the right direction. It hasn’t thrown in the towel.

Would your solution to being obese and unhealthy be to eat more junk food, or clean up your act? It’s that simple.

You made me laugh out loud. Well done. Chances are the burning you saw in Africa was done in the cool season, to reduce the build up of fire hazards and catastrophic fires in the dry season. This results in less CO2 being released overall. It's measurable. The same thing is done here in the...

It's not about guilt. It's about leadership and opportunity. Providing cleaner, greener and more comfortable ways for people to live is good business. Ask any Chinese solar panel or lithium battery manufacturer if they're making good money from collecting and storing sunlight. You know that...

Hi Jeff. I have no problem with the American electorate choosing policies that suit them. I agree with many. My concern is with the effects beyond your borders, exacerbated by the destruction of good governance in the interests of eliminating opposition. Opposition is healthy for democracies...

Hi Jeff. I'll be brief. Our planet's climate is complex and interwoven. I don't know if you are a career scientist, but I am. I worked as a weapon systems development scientist, though some of my early studies included biology subjects. It was routine for me to review and assess studies of all...

Hi gearguy. You're right, Harris and her executive might not have done a 'better' job, however: - Harris would not have set up a mafia state, with wholesale sackings of inspectors general, judge advocates general, military chiefs, FBI bureau chiefs, etc, etc, along with intimidation of...

I will suggest it's because Russia, its leaders and its people keep doing awful things to other nations and individuals, all around the world. That's why Australians dislike Russia.

Putin's invasion was not about NATO. He knows NATO will not invade Russia. A loose, defensive alliance. Nukes. Putin invaded Ukraine in 2014, because it broke free from Russian control. Ukraine was weak, Europe was hostage and Obama was predictable. He invaded again in 2022, timed for Biden's...

Agreed. And I'm glad you've had no problems. They're beautifully made. The early posts in my blog trace my long and difficult decision making process; Blaser vs Mauser. For amusement, here's the post with the videos mentioned, all stumbled upon. Let's take any further discussion elsewhere. :)...

I wonder too. I'm not wondering about whether Grok read my Mauser M03 Blog. It didn't. There, I have a post with video examples of Blaser R8s failing to fire. From these, I wouldn't take one on a hunt for anything more dangerous than a rabbit.

Thank you for the expert testimony and for the invitation. My ancestry is Dutch, a country once festooned with windmills (working as water pumps, mostly). My name is derived from this technology. They transformed the country and helped generate its place in the world. Here in Australia we have...

It's why I value this forum. I deliberately come here to talk with people who are the same as me but different from me. We all benefit from divergent views. Not enough people remember this. Right now, not enough leaders are remembering this. Oops. Remembering requires having known something...

Way back, after graduating, an answer like this never worked for me. Except for an interview to be a forensic scientist. Ultimately, knowing how guns work was considered useful upon joining Defence. Seems fair.

Could it be that most of said business owners vote Republican? :unsure: Or maybe it's because people like having food?

Thank you for your well considered thoughts. The building of a fence by my neighbours does not justify my aggressive invasion of their land.

The wise always seek diverse views.

Chickens with their heads cut off can't yell. But they could fart, "Orange Man Bad!" Better actually. :)

Or half decent photographers.

Remind me not to stay over. I've been known to sleep walk. :W Sub Machine Gun:

Maybe I wouldn't get through. I did get through to my Prime Minister though. So I am working on the problem. That's quite a leap you've taken there. I give a shit and I'm not American. Prospective immigrants should use formal methods to apply for positions a host nation makes available. We had...

Sure. But when in the meeting did he say he wouldn't sign the agreement today? Crickets.

Fair question. My brother runs cattle and I hunt regularly on several sheep farms in the district. I shoot a lot of foxes and pigs that eat lambs and ewes giving birth. I do not oppose cattle and sheep, but I don't think it's wise to clear forests for them either. I eat beef and wear wool. In...

'You just say Ukraine.' But while I'm here, it's callous to make light of the prospect of innocent civilians being murdered in their beds.

Help me out here. Zelenskyy was clumsy in the meeting, (though we should remember English is his third and newest language and his hosts were not being considerate in this respect). But when in the meeting did Zelenskyy say he wasn’t ready to sign the head agreement today? Timecode? The meeting...

Help me out here. Zelenskyy was clumsy in the meeting (though we should remember English is his third and newest language and his hosts were not being considerate in this respect). But when in the meeting did Zelenskyy say he wasn’t ready to sign the head agreement today? Timecode? The meeting...

The Taiwanese better start learning to speak Chinese.

Where in my request for your further commentary did I criticise your earlier work? Nowhere! I’m the last person you can call narrow minded, especially in this place. Sheesh. Lighten up guys.

Now I’d like to see your explanation of why they’re sending soldiers into battle, after being wounded, on crutches.

It’s narrow minded to expect heads of state of other nations to wear an outfit of your choosing. Zelenskyy’s attire reflects the war of national survival his people are fighting. There was poor communication from all participants in that meeting, but at very different levels. Zelenskyy was...

No, actually I’m not. I’m a pretty standard Australian; a hunter and shooter like you. We don’t have the intense political divide the US has. When we discuss politics, it’s without the heat. We’re glad about this. It’s part of what makes for a really nice country to live in.

I eat real beef too, for the moment. But not a lot in comparison to others. When the laboratory manufactured crap turns up, I’ll give it a try. It’s called being open minded. If it’s better in all respects and cheaper, I think we’ll keep buying it. So will most. Real beef will become niche...

Oh crikey. Now you’ve ear-wormed me with that song from the Rocky Horror Picture Show. ‘I’m just a sweet transvestite. A transsexual, Transylvanian.’

I don't believe people should agree with me. I believe you and I are on the same page in this respect. People should assess carefully prepared and responsibly presented analysis, from a multiple of sources depending on the importance of the matter, and decide on what their actions will be. I...

It was the 'and likely never will be' part that got my attention. Because of science, we'll see many things that are or were in the 'never will be' camp. And big ships. What to do about them? The answer is hydrogen. Transported, delivered and carried in the form of ammonia. Made with sunlight...

You voted for a return to the old days. What you will get is a close up view of America fading.

"Because it is your pleasure." - Lawrence of Arabia to Auda ibu Tayi. That is, because it suits you. To maintain America's position as the pre-eminent power in the world, along with being a power for good. To stop WWIII from spooling up. To stop dictators doing whatever they wish. Of course...

I see that you've edited 'unprecedented' back to 'unprovoked', the word your fingers were going for. Bloody autocorrect. In this context, there's quite a difference in meaning and accuracy between the two. Thank you. :)

Simple. Give Ukraine the weapons your kids would be using and your kids can stay home.

Thanks for this. You've highlighted the problem. You've used the word 'believe'. 'Believe' is for religion, other cults and some football fans. 'Despite all indications to the contrary, I believe we're gonna win this year.' Scientists do not use the words 'believe' or 'not believe'. Climate...