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Reply #30 - Today at 5:25am

I have met a few politicians, palachez and steven miles and a few others.
They are empty vessels.
They are not the sort of people who you could rely on in a crisis, to do anything but look after themselves.
It s why you need to practice personal responsibility.

When the poo hits the fan, they are the very opposite of a winston Churchill.

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tallowood Gold Member Offline Израиль Навсегда Posts: 7233 Gender:	Re: Another machete attack Reply #31 - Today at 7:31am Jasin wrote on Mar 13^th, 2026 at 10:34am: Totally agree Aqua. They need people skills. A job on a farm, in a factory, serving customers... maybe work taxi for Aussie even Btw. What would be your choice of sword to deal with Sudanese machete attackers?
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Jasin Gold Member Online Posts: 56005 Gender:	Re: Another machete attack Reply #32 - Today at 9:52am I think we're lucky they are using stupid machetes and not diabolical Shotels.
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Reply #33 - Today at 10:18am

Sophia wrote on Mar 11^th, 2026 at 6:11pm:

Well… not far from where we refuse (couple towns away) a grandfather in Croydon was chopped up badly with machete wielding creeps while he was defending his family.
Family called the police but the response was none can be sent as no units are manned. Or something like that.
Now Mooroolbark police station is only open 3 days a week up to 10 pm.
I always thought it was bigger and better than that?
Then there’s that HUGE new building in Lilydale…. What happened there?
Oooohh kaaay I get it….don’t rely on police or help from them….looks like we will have to defend ourselves in any way possible …. got it Wink

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14VpfztqyCz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

When your life is in danger and you need immediate help the police are only a phone call and 10 kilometres away.
Generally one may not keep anything for the purpose of self defence but there are many things that may be kept for other legitimate purposes.

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Self defence is a right.

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Jasin Gold Member Online Posts: 56005 Gender:	Re: Another machete attack Reply #34 - Today at 10:25am As I said to one Court in regards to my self defence (used a think peice of branch) " You and police were not there to enforce your laws and now you are trying to mug me also.". I got off with a warning.
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Sir Eoin O Fada Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 3610 New England, NSW Gender:	Re: Another machete attack Reply #35 - Today at 10:31am Jasin wrote Today at 9:52am: I think we're lucky they are using stupid machetes and not diabolical Shotels. Spot on, a very formidable weapon, especially adapted for slashing.
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Jasin Gold Member Online Posts: 56005 Gender:	Re: Another machete attack Reply #36 - Today at 1:01pm And hooking down shields, reaching around shields with their points. They are one of the hardest swords to fight against.
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Reply #37 - Today at 2:38pm

Sir Eoin O Fada wrote Today at 10:18am:

Sophia wrote on Mar 11^th, 2026 at 6:11pm:

Well… not far from where we refuse (couple towns away) a grandfather in Croydon was chopped up badly with machete wielding creeps while he was defending his family.
Family called the police but the response was none can be sent as no units are manned. Or something like that.
Now Mooroolbark police station is only open 3 days a week up to 10 pm.
I always thought it was bigger and better than that?
Then there’s that HUGE new building in Lilydale…. What happened there?
Oooohh kaaay I get it….don’t rely on police or help from them….looks like we will have to defend ourselves in any way possible …. got it Wink

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14VpfztqyCz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

When your life is in danger and you need immediate help the police are only a phone call and 10 kilometres away.
Generally one may not keep anything for the purpose of self defence but there are many things that may be kept for other legitimate purposes.

I think to myself, (taking responsibility for my own safety) I know my place better than any would be intruder. I know hiding spots.
What would be the attraction here? My old 17 year old car?
My new big 85 inch tv is way to big to take and probably the only thing worth taking as we’ve lived here 34 years and furniture is basically mid century. Well apart from toaster and kettle, they get renewed when needed. Oh and my 5 year old Thermomix.
Anyone intruder would be very disappointed in my house Grin

Unless they like cooking then I have nice pots and cookbooks Grin

But basically I would hide. Not worth worrying about stuff compared to my life.

Re: carrying something in the car as a legal use of self defence, what about this little beauty, it’s a meat tenderiser that looks like a knuckle duster!

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Reply #38 - Today at 2:43pm

tallowood wrote Today at 7:31am:

Jasin wrote on Mar 13^th, 2026 at 10:34am:

Totally agree Aqua. They need people skills. A job on a farm, in a factory, serving customers... maybe work taxi for Aussie even Grin

Btw. What would be your choice of sword to deal with Sudanese machete attackers?

https://www.indulge.com.mt/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/bartitsu-284x300.png

I liked that vid with the walking stick self defence!
You know what else a walking stick is good for, getting things off the top shelf at supermarkets!

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If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years there'd be a shortage of sand.

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Reply #39 - Today at 4:02pm

I know Frank goes on about Perth and WA but what the h3ll is wrong with Victoria and Victorians these days?

I got a "new" mobile number from Telstra last September and right after I put the SIM card in the phone and turned it on I started getting text messages and then a few calls for the number's previous owner.

Most of the texts were advertising which I've unsubscribed from and blocked but from the remainder (which were specifically for the previous owner) I've learned this much so far:

1. She lives in Victoria.

2. I know her full name and her daughter's name.

3. Child protection and drugs are involved (I had a text from a social worker meant for her in November).

4. I know her birthday - March 1st (because her mother sent her a Happy Birthday text that day). Sheesh, she didn't even tell her mother that she'd changed her number. Roll Eyes

5. I know she has a new number because two of the texts before Christmas were from a medical place in Victoria about some test results, I actually rang them and explained the situation and they said, "ah, she does have a new number, I'll update it on our computer". I didn't ask but they wouldn't have told me what it was, of course.

6. She owes people money (what a surprise). An online store for furniture and appliances with "buy now, pay later" were chasing her for $3,500 as of mid January. I emailed them and explained the situation, I didn't get a reply and I haven't heard from them since.

7. I get a text message today from a debt collector saying her overdue water bill for South East Water (Victoria) has been "escalated" to them (no, I am not going to contact them because they probably won't believe me and think I'm 'covering' for her). I'll just ignore and sit back with my bag of popcorn and see how long this goes on for. Grin

I have lots of numbers on block so far and the number is steadily increasing. lol.

I was kinda hoping that when I got her 2FA login codes for VicRoads in October and Facebook last month I might have received a text message saying "Hi, have you got my codes?" but she's obviously too smart to fall for that because I would have replied "Yes, here's your code and, by the way, is this your new number?" which I would have 'helpfully' given to anyone who asked for her from then on. Smiley

Victoria and Victorians? I'd rather go to Queensland (even with aquascoot there). Grin

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Jasin Gold Member Online Posts: 56005 Gender:	Re: Another machete attack Reply #40 - Today at 4:37pm The first Victorian who pulls out a Longsword against Sudanese with machetes is going to be a world wide sensation!
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Bobby. Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 117973 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Another machete attack Reply #41 - Today at 4:42pm Jasin wrote Today at 4:37pm: The first Victorian who pulls out a Longsword against Sudanese with machetes is going to be a world wide sensation! You need a body guard in Melbourne:
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