Darkstone

Yeah, Great stuff.

1 hour ago, Geoff said:

You are, of course, correct. I love the Australian landscape and photograph it frequently, and surf on it's magnificent (if not entirely overcrowded) beaches. The natural beauty of Australia hasn't changed, but yes, I do despise how it is being governed. And I don't even say that all-encompassingly. Everything else is what it is, just purely the covid response that seems like it will never end, and continues to infiltrate almost every single part of our lifestyle. 

I don't want to get into all of this, but if only it was as simple as voting them out. I will, as always, vote for an independent party which shares a similar outlook to mine. There are a handful of them and the thing they all have in common is that they will never, ever have majority control in Australia. It is a two horse race here and either we put up with the fuckers we have now for another term, or, much more likely, the Labor Party wins. I have little doubt that the morons of Australia will vote them in because I don't think anyone anymore likes the current government. What I don't think fuckers realise is that they're going to vote out the party that is the reason we got any pathetic type of "freedom" restored. If we were under Labor we'd all still be in lockdown (possibly chained to our beds by now), like WA, and would never come out of it. I wouldn't put more lockdowns past a Labor government, not for one second. I think we can all agree that the Liberal Government's covid response has been fucking horrendous. But if anyone's sitting there thinking Labor would have done it better they have a concaved head. 

Sadly, we're stuck with two terrible options and I have a feeling that as we endure the less terrible option, we're about to experience the more terrible option very soon.  

 

That's the problem with a two party system. 

Same shit, different bucket.

On the subject of Patriotism, I think being overly critical on the state of ones country and it's Government is the epitome of Patriotism. 

It's good to see that Canadians seem to have the support of the Military.

Throughout history, Civil unrest, protests and Government upheaval have come to nothing without Military support.

Just ask the OG JC.

Unfortunately, at the moment down here, the Military and the Police Force are toeing the party line. 

The surreal experience of going through checkpoints on my way home from work manned by Police Officers and Soldiers requesting my official work permit and proof of address at the beginning of this shit will always stay with me.

"Norman Gunston - KISS Army".

I'm sure the name "Norman Gunston" (A.K.A. Gary McDonald) is fondly remembered by all the Aussies here.

I actually had this 45 back in '80. I was 8, so thanks Mum!

I remember the B-side was a parody of "Humdrum" from "Countdown", called "Normdrum". Only the Aussies will know what I'm talking about.

I've included his press conference interview with "KISS" during their 1980 Aussie tour.

Fast forward to the early 90s and "Norman" made a Glorious TV comeback.

I've also posted his press conference interview with "Guns 'n Roses"  from '93.

Apparently that 90s comeback put a great toll on Gary's mental state and he suffered from huge anxiety attacks as a result, which was sad to hear. 

Just A Wish × 3.

The "ISSA" version is nice.

The "Far Corporation" version is great with "Robin McAuley" on vocals, but the "21 GUNS" version is my favourite for sure.

We have the "Last movie you watched?" Thread, but it's not enough. 

This thread is about anything movie related.

New trailers, classic scenes, favourite movies, soundtracks, interesting facts, whatever.

I'll start with a recent retrospective on one of my alltime favourites.  

"The Adventures of Ford Fairlane".

What a Legend the "Diceman" is. 

I was lucky enough to obtain most of his CDs back in the day, which I regrettably don't have now.

I remember on one of them he gave a heckler the best comeback ever.

"I fucked your Mother in the ass and she had you."

GOLD!

Paradise inc.

The latest post from a great youtube channel I'm subscribed to called "Patrice AorMelodicRock".

The interesting thing is that a lot of obscure stuff we talk about or post in the forum, frequently pops up here.

Maybe a coincidence, or maybe Patrice is a member or guest?

2 hours ago, Metal T said:

Every single country in the world should be boycotting this f__king thing!

 

F__king murdering commies....

Spot on.

A "Diplomatic boycott" means Fuck all.

6 hours ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:

Why is Curling in quotations? Is it not actually Curling? Am I missing something?

Just a comment on how ridiculous of a "sport" it is...

and also, as you may have noticed, I like using the old "quotation marks".

Putting the term quotation marks in quotation marks is pretty Meta BTW, you have to admit.

On 2/1/2022 at 8:26 PM, Leykis101 said:

 now I'd like to see some Australian patriotism, wonder when that's going to take place?? Dusty?

There's a similar thing happening here, although there's zero mainstream media coverage about it.

I've posted a few videos from "Avi Yemeni" and "Rebel News" before.

In the current climate, I think that this very much qualifies as Aussie Patriotism. 

I wish I was a part of it.

I loved "Winter Games" on the "Commodore 64" and "Steven Bradbury" is a legend.

That's about it.

If an Aussie is competing, I have a slight interest.

Having said that, I found myself watching Australia vs China in "Curling" this afternoon.

Interest subsiding. 

8 hours ago, Geoff said:

You just like people that keep telling you how good your taste in music is.

Firstly, I think that anybody reading this post has above average taste and appreciation of music.

If I had a gun to my head, when it comes to musical taste here, I'd go with Stefan every time.

Glen would be right up there and you wouldn't be too far away yourself mate.

At the end of the day, everybody here has something to bring to the table.

Except "nyoilers" of course, because ... well, you know.

BTW, poking shit at "nyoilers" is another thing I love about this site.

It's a great outlet.

Thanks mate.

One from last year that I missed.

Thankfully there's a site on the Internet that posts annual best of lists when it comes to "our" music.

I can't remember which one.

I try, but It's so hard to keep track of everything and these lists are a nice bookend to the year.

I inexplicably missed the "Big City" and "King Zebra" releases. 

As for who the "Winner" is, I think when it comes to these lists, we're all winners.

That sounds as corny as fuck, but it's the truth.

6 minutes ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:

Well, saying "rarely" implies that he has, and I agreed because I think Darkhorse was a misstep. 

You're right about the "rarely" implication, but I love "Darkhorse".

This one brought a smile to my face.

Although, I wonder how friendly the dog would be if someone climbed through the window.

When my Mum married my Step Dad I was about 5.

He had stables at the time and two "guard" dogs.

Two Red Heeler brothers, Bing and Bowe.

Bing was the nicest, most gentle dog you would ever meet.

Bowe was a fucking Psychopath. 

Bowe was the kind of dog that, if you walked past the property, no worries. If you attempted to enter the property, no worries. If you entered the property, no worries... but good luck getting out. 

I'm sure we've all had encounters with mad dogs over the years. I've had a few.

24 minutes ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:

True. Just that one album. 

Okay, I'll bite.

??

2 hours ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:

Hopefully it doesn't disappoint. 

Paul Laine rarely does, IMO.

They should've gone with the "Washington Dragons".

That would have been "Grand" and it would compliment the "Wizards".

8 minutes ago, nyoilers said:

Here’s the 2021 releases that I bought last year.Do you have any of these?

That's a nice little '21 collection mate.

It's 29 more than I bought.

More than enough to qualify for membership to this site.

Thanks guys!

As always I look forward to immersing myself in the lists over the next few days.

8 hours ago, Leykis101 said:

 now I'd like to see some Australian patriotism, wonder when that's going to take place?? Dusty?

You and me both mate.

14 minutes ago, CureTheSane said:

Don't wanna sound like an asshole

Don't worry mate. 

That ship has sailed. 

   * 

*There's a dancing banana involved, so of course I'm having a laugh mate.  

17 minutes ago, CureTheSane said:

Of is it only really about the mandate, rather then the vaccine.

Ahh... yes.

I thought that point had been made clear throughout by those opposed to it.

54 minutes ago, Leykis101 said:

I had never even contemplated or thought about Canadian Patriotism, it still sounds weird, but it is an actual thing

Ha!

One of the greatest alltime backhanded compliments. 

What were the protests specifically about BTW?

Is there a bacon or maple syrup shortage? Lumberjack rights?

48 minutes ago, Leykis101 said:

Yeah you cant argue with a bigot, nor should you want to, it's pretty obvious these people aren't interested in working anything out, they will just try and take it, by any slimy throat cutting devious way possible, one thing I like to do is just completely ignore anything they believe, just be the most offensive unwoke Japanese/Irish white supremacist I can be, and I can always know I'm doing it well by the reaction I get, If I say something groundbreaking, I will wait to see if social media blocks me or gives me a strike, then its sealed that I have told the truth, fuck these fucking left wing woke cocksuckers, maybe if we all start doing the most offensive anti woke shit we can, our shear numbers will send them back to their holes.

The beauty of this site is that you can do that here and that's thanks to Dan at the end of the day.