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Reply #30 - Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 1:03pm

Enquiring mind wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 12:22pm:

freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 11:34am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 11:32am:

freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 11:25am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 10:49am:

freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 10:42am:

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Staving is not the antonym to capitalism.

I didn't say it was. For the confused, this is what I actually said:

Capitalism is the most successful economic model the world has ever seen. Nothing else has ever come close to raising people's standard of living to the same extent. It has also significantly reduced war.

Not so sure about that.

When was the last time that two economically liberal countries went to war against each other?

What evidence do you have to support your argument?

Your inability to even think of a war between two economically liberal countries.

How does the US and Israel score in the Freeeeeedom index these days, FD?

Not sure. Do you think they are at war with each other?

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Re: The Price Of An Item All Shoppers Need
Reply #31 - Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 1:25pm

freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 1:03pm:

Enquiring mind wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 12:22pm:

freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 11:34am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 11:32am:

freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 11:25am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 10:49am:

freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 10:42am:

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Staving is not the antonym to capitalism.

I didn't say it was. For the confused, this is what I actually said:

Capitalism is the most successful economic model the world has ever seen. Nothing else has ever come close to raising people's standard of living to the same extent. It has also significantly reduced war.

Not so sure about that.

When was the last time that two economically liberal countries went to war against each other?

What evidence do you have to support your argument?

Your inability to even think of a war between two economically liberal countries.

How does the US and Israel score in the Freeeeeedom index these days, FD?

Not sure. Do you think they are at war with each other?

No, I think they're invading everybody else.

When was the last time the economically liberal countries invaded everybody?

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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 53463 At my desk.	Re: The Price Of An Item All Shoppers Need Reply #32 - Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 1:55pm Quote: No, I think they're invading everybody else. Who are they invading?
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Enquiring mind Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 104847	Re: The Price Of An Item All Shoppers Need Reply #33 - Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 4:37pm freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 1:55pm: Quote: No, I think they're invading everybody else. Who are they invading? Shithole countries, I think. Mind you, they're not ruling out Greenland and the 51st state. You?
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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 53463 At my desk.	Re: The Price Of An Item All Shoppers Need Reply #34 - Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 5:22pm Enquiring mind wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 4:37pm: freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 1:55pm: Quote: No, I think they're invading everybody else. Who are they invading? Shithole countries, I think. Mind you, they're not ruling out Greenland and the 51st state. You? Who are they invading?
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Re: The Price Of An Item All Shoppers Need
Reply #35 - Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 5:25pm

"When was the last time that two economically liberal countries went to war against each other? "

They don't - anyone with any sense knows you get more out of trading than you do out of going to war to grab resources and then try to totally control them and then production...

That is one reason I say that China will not go to war - even though there are some serious power divisions between its head and honchoes and the military etc... each still retaining the idea that they are some Warlord over their own domain..

The government there will not do a Putin and do a grab - and lose at huge cost - but it is possible that a rogue general or such may foment a war ...

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Reply #36 - Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 5:33pm

freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 5:22pm:

Enquiring mind wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 4:37pm:

freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 1:55pm:

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No, I think they're invading everybody else.

Who are they invading?

Shithole countries, I think. Mind you, they're not ruling out Greenland and the 51st state.

You?

Who are they invading?

You don't know? How peculiar.

Mind you, you've always been a tad shy when it comes to Israel and Uncle, FD. The Saudis too.

Do you think you might know and just don't want to say?

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Re: The Price Of An Item All Shoppers Need
Reply #37 - Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 5:34pm

Enquiring mind wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 5:33pm:

freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 5:22pm:

Enquiring mind wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 4:37pm:

freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 1:55pm:

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No, I think they're invading everybody else.

Who are they invading?

Shithole countries, I think. Mind you, they're not ruling out Greenland and the 51st state.

You?

Who are they invading?

You don't know? How peculiar.

Mind you, you've always been a tad shy when it comes to Israel and Uncle, FD. The Saudis too.

Do you think you might know and just don't want to say?

So you don't want to say either?

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Re: The Price Of An Item All Shoppers Need
Reply #38 - Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 5:35pm

freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 5:34pm:

Enquiring mind wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 5:33pm:

freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 5:22pm:

Enquiring mind wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 4:37pm:

freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 1:55pm:

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No, I think they're invading everybody else.

Who are they invading?

Shithole countries, I think. Mind you, they're not ruling out Greenland and the 51st state.

You?

Who are they invading?

You don't know? How peculiar.

Mind you, you've always been a tad shy when it comes to Israel and Uncle, FD. The Saudis too.

Do you think you might know and just don't want to say?

So you don't want to say either?

I'll answer your questions when you answer mine, FD.

Who's Uncle and Israel invading?

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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 53463 At my desk.	Re: The Price Of An Item All Shoppers Need Reply #39 - Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 6:03pm Do you mean the US? They are not currently invading anyone.
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Enquiring mind Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 104847	Re: The Price Of An Item All Shoppers Need Reply #40 - Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 9:52pm freediver wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 6:03pm: Do you mean the US? They are not currently invading anyone. Well, there you go then. Why didn't you just say that to begin with? Aren't you cunning?
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Reply #41 - Yesterday at 11:11am

Carl D wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2026 at 8:05am:

I've been using the same two reusable shopping bags for about two years now.

They will only be replaced when the bottoms fall out or the handles break off.

Same here Carl. Except I’ve had mine for more than 2 years, more than 5 in fact.

They are nylon bags that wrap up easily stored in my handbag and I wash them fortnightly, which they dry so quickly.

And if seams come undone I sew them up.

Sometimes I might have more shopping items to fit in the bags, and I’m offered the .25c paper bag.
I say no, I will just put them in the trolley loose.
When I get to the car, I usually have another type of bag I can put them in.
Imagine how much I’ve saved at a minimum of .50c per week.
That’s $26 per annum x 5 years = $130 …. Better in my pocket than theirs!
Shopping is a very strategical and mathematical venture.
Look at that $26 per annum multiplied by … let’s say 1 million shoppers.
That’s $26,000.00 supermarket gets.
I also have an insulated bag in the car for cold stuff to keep cool on hot days while driving home.

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Black Orchid Gold Member Offline Posts: 5900 Gender:	Re: The Price Of An Item All Shoppers Need Reply #42 - Yesterday at 1:19pm Buy you're double thick (and strong) bags from Aldi for 99c. Woolies and Coles charge $4 for bags that are not as good. Keep them in your car and just keep reusing them. I've had mine for years and they show absolutely no sign of deteriorating. They clean well and fold up well.
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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 58478 Gender:	Re: The Price Of An Item All Shoppers Need Reply #43 - Yesterday at 1:43pm I like the Wollies bags. They have a shoulder sling as well, which is useful.
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Reply #44 - Today at 2:55am

I bought a bunch of those $1 Woolworths reusable bags from years ago. I just put the groceries back in the shopping trolley. Then I take the trolley down to the car, where I bag the items into the bags I have left in the car. Or, alternatively, I just take the reusable bags up with me into the store and let the cashier bag the items there. Either way, I am not paying 25 cents for paper bags that only get recycled after one use.

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