First off - an ex-serviceperson should not be titled Veteran, as Jackie Lambie did... unless that person has seen commitment to a war zone etc they are an Ex-Serviceperson.... then we must be careful to note that there are Direct Conflict Veterans and there are Veterans running the General's coffee.

There is a huge difference - and blurring it by calling all ex-service People Veterans is not going to help.

Jackie Lambie is not 'we' in the context of VETERAN treatments... she is covered by a different set of rules.

Jasin wrote on Aug 20^th, 2026 at 4:34pm:


Australian infantry is trained for real war not for parades and it takes it's toll.

Like old horses, taking them out to the back paddock is a kindness.

tallowood wrote on Aug 20^th, 2026 at 6:51pm:


Speaking of communists, olds, and back paddocks.

Kibbutzim serve as a unique environment for older adults in Israel, offering reduced disability rates and a culture where mandatory retirement is often absent.  Research indicates that kibbutz members have a 30% lower risk of disability compared to the general Israeli population, attributed to continuous social engagement, economic security, and participation in physically active, blue-collar work.