Pocock Arrested

[fatprop]

It's an amazing effort to go to just to show the Queenslanders that the ARU is biased against them.

not sure, I understand they had just run out of panda fetus vellum

 

[Bullrush]

All laudable and I respect his rights to protest

But I do wonder if another player was protesting for less sexy positions whether we would be all respecting his right to protest as fervently

Like supporting the rights of journalists for free speech (which would cover the shit journalism of Andrew Bolt) to climate sceptics to anti immigration supporters to anti abortion protestors to pro nuclear energy rallies etc etc

My point? it is alway easier to support right to protest when you like what they are protesting for, much harder when you disagree with the posiiton

If a player could show that they had thought through their position and I thought that they were protesting because they believed in a cause bigger than themselves and wanted to see something in our world improved.....no problem.

 

[vidiot]

nah, the ARU use vellum made from baby koalas for these documents

It's an amazing effort to go to just to show the Queenslanders that the ARU is biased against them.

On the contrary, we feel that they are reaching out to us with these little gestures. We're the glue that keeps the union together.

 

[fatprop]

If a player could show that they had thought through their position and I thought that they were protesting because they believed in a cause bigger than themselves and wanted to see something in our world improved...no problem.

I think this is where our internal bias roles in

 

[Bullrush]

I think this is where our internal bias roles in

why? I don't have to agree with them but I want to see they've exhausted at least SOME time and effort and thought to get to their position.

Which may be why you don't see a lot of this stuff happening from many other sporting personalities....


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[Scrubber2050]

It's an amazing effort to go to just to show the Queenslanders that the ARU is biased against them.

Of course, otherwise the governing body would be the QRU

 

[fatprop]

why? I don't have to agree with them but I want to see they've exhausted at least SOME time and effort and thought to get to their position.

Which may be why you don't see a lot of this stuff happening from many other sporting personalities..


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I tend to agree, but it is more difficult to accept someone's stance even when they have put some time and effort into a position when it is diametrically opposed to your own beliefs

 

[tragic]

I suppose the real stregnth of David's convictions about this particular issue, after the ARU warning will be shown if he does it again.

Go for it Dave !!!!!

Is that you Michael??

 

[Dismal Pillock]

He wants to be careful messing around up there, I think the Gunstons still run their undertaking business in those parts...... http://gunstonundertakers.wix.com/death

 

[boyo]

Norman?

 

[brokendown]

cant be,no sign of sticking plaster

 

[ShtinaTina]

This one confuses me, are they alluding to a link between lack of sponsorship & Poey?

http://m.smh.com.au/rugby-union/bru...ponsor-getting-desperate-20141202-11yd2u.html

 

[Scrubber2050]

This one confuses me, are they alluding to a link between lack of sponsorship & Poey?

http://m.smh.com.au/rugby-union/bru...ponsor-getting-desperate-20141202-11yd2u.html

The Brums should be targeting the mining sector ??
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[Hugh Jarse]

Source: Canberra Times - http://www.canberratimes.com.au/pho...itics/cartoons/david-pope-20141123-1t3j0.html

 

[ShtinaTina]

That is hilarious

 

[Scrubber2050]

I just wish we would make the headlines for winning rugby games, not for the wrong reasons like Bealegate and Pocockgate

 

[Baldric]

I just wish we would make the headlines for winning rugby games, not for the wrong reasons like Bealegate and Pocockgate

More like Pococklock

 

[Tex]

Poey's statement.

Statement after my arrest for involvement in nonviolent direct action​

I will not be answering any questions or doing interviews about my involvement in yesterdays nonviolent protest in Whitehaven’s Maules Creek coal mine, but I am able to share the below. I hope it provides some context for those interested.
Regards,
Dave
“My parents were always clear with my brothers and I when we were growing up that you have to have the courage of your convictions and that when you commit to something you must fully commit. That’s why, this weekend I travelled to the Leard Blockade to meet with farmers, activists and fellow Canberrans who are deeply concerned about the expansion of the Maules Creek Mine in the Leard State Forest. A group of us decided to take part in an action that would disable a super digger while we occupied it and raise awareness about the plight of the Maules Creek community, the Leard State Forest, the local Gamilaroi whose country and sacred sites are being destroyed, and all of us who are beginning to suffer the impacts of climate change.”

Read the rest at David's blog

http://davidpocock.tumblr.com/

 

[Just a Grunt]

Oh FFS! The offences of entering/remaining on enclosed land carry a maximum penalty of $550. By way of comparison, the max for urinating in public is $1100 or 6 months jail.

The only less serious offence that I can immediately think of is that of climbing onto/into a fountain, which can cost you the sum of $440.

They're not offences of violence, dishonesty or against public order. There's nothing to see here.

 

[Baldric]

Agree totally, nothing to see here.
Compare that to what Beale wrote about his actions.

If I recall, "Da boyz put me up to it. I thort it wud be amuzing get a larf"