Hellow everyone, here are two topics which I can't discuss with friends anymore, so are getting some air time here: Muslims, and the state of the Wallabies squad, together at last?
An Army drummer, Lee Rigby was brutally murdered in London by two assholes claiming to be Muslim Terrorists. There was confusion at the scene, and one of the killers was interviewed, with blood on his hands and a knife in his hands by the press. This is bizarre enough, but the lack of factual reporting following it, and the padding of the utterly uneccesary 'rolling news' has been incredible. Rigby's weeping widow was interviewed only hours after the death. It has been a perfect example of exploitative reporting, bereft of facts and full of emotional impact for what is a horrible crime.
Worst of all though, is the follow up of this attack. These two assholes will be responsible for increased attacks on Muslims by tattooed, shaven headed idiots from the EDL, who should be as ignored as possible. Increased media attention by the two killers will likely influence Muslims, and possibly increase extremism. Also great to see is Theresa May, who used this occasion to try to push forward a new snoopers charter to monitor EVERYONE's emails to prevent this happening again. Any politician trying to rush through an ill-thought out increase in their own powers after a gut-wrenching occasion deserves nothing but scorn. She is a hateful old hag who fits in well in the Cabinet. These two murderous assholes trying to make martyrs of themselves will help no one. It's also getting far too much attention, and the interviews with them will recruit more people to the cause than their actions. Its was terrible work on the part of the press. Fuck everyone involved, except, of course, the guy who got murdered and his grieving family.
In lighter, but still infuriating news, the initial squad of 25 for the Wallabies to play the Lions has been announced. There have been some injuries already ruling out, for example, Totafu Polota-Nau, while others with minor injuries will be given the chance to prove themselves, most notably George Smith and Hugh McMeniman. What is more terrifying though, is Deans' use of his favourties to pad his squad: I'm looking at the limited-and-can't-pass Rob Horne; the out-of-game-time Berrick Barnes; the useless-lump Sekope Kepu, the not-good-or-big-enough Dave Dennis, and the massive-but-constantly-injured Wyclif Palu. He's also strongly hinted that it'll be Luke Burgess who plays as back up scrum half. Luke Burgess who plays in France and is proven, even when in form, to be inadequate at international level. That's a real shit in the face of Nic White, who's playing in the country and is actually pretty damn good.
The rest of the squad is also worrying. There's no room for the mercurial Quade Cooper (although he'll almost definitely be in the extended squad). Quade Cooper could be a good sub player, to bring some impact from the bench. Meanwhile the excellent form of Matt Toomua, Jesse Mogg, Fotu Aulua and Hugh Pyle, among others, have been ignored for now. Some will say that you don't want to make debuts in a Lions tour, but surely having them around to practice with the others would be a good reward for their form this year and before. What's more frightening is that even squad members who do deserve to be there will be used in bizarre ways. Rod Simmons probably deserves to be a squad lock, but he'll end up starting. James O'Connor is a good player with an x-factor, but he'll be played in a crucial position which isn't his best. Berrick Barnes is a good player, but as someone to close off a game. If he starts, he'll kick the ball out of hand and squander good possession. Israel Folau is an incredible talent, but he'll probably be chucked on the wing like a turd, despite never having played their in his entire life.
Also, Sekope Kepu shouldn't be anywhere near the squad. Dan Palmer is a better scrummager, Paddy Ryan and Scott Sio have better form and more drive.What's annoying is that there is a squad worth of players in Australia who would rip the Lions to shreds, but those players will be played out of position, or not at all. It's a terrible shame. If Luke burgess makes the extended squad I am officially hoping for a Lions win. I'm also looking forward to the State of Origin too.
Hope you're all just dandy.
Pascal.
An Army drummer, Lee Rigby was brutally murdered in London by two assholes claiming to be Muslim Terrorists. There was confusion at the scene, and one of the killers was interviewed, with blood on his hands and a knife in his hands by the press. This is bizarre enough, but the lack of factual reporting following it, and the padding of the utterly uneccesary 'rolling news' has been incredible. Rigby's weeping widow was interviewed only hours after the death. It has been a perfect example of exploitative reporting, bereft of facts and full of emotional impact for what is a horrible crime.
Worst of all though, is the follow up of this attack. These two assholes will be responsible for increased attacks on Muslims by tattooed, shaven headed idiots from the EDL, who should be as ignored as possible. Increased media attention by the two killers will likely influence Muslims, and possibly increase extremism. Also great to see is Theresa May, who used this occasion to try to push forward a new snoopers charter to monitor EVERYONE's emails to prevent this happening again. Any politician trying to rush through an ill-thought out increase in their own powers after a gut-wrenching occasion deserves nothing but scorn. She is a hateful old hag who fits in well in the Cabinet. These two murderous assholes trying to make martyrs of themselves will help no one. It's also getting far too much attention, and the interviews with them will recruit more people to the cause than their actions. Its was terrible work on the part of the press. Fuck everyone involved, except, of course, the guy who got murdered and his grieving family.
In lighter, but still infuriating news, the initial squad of 25 for the Wallabies to play the Lions has been announced. There have been some injuries already ruling out, for example, Totafu Polota-Nau, while others with minor injuries will be given the chance to prove themselves, most notably George Smith and Hugh McMeniman. What is more terrifying though, is Deans' use of his favourties to pad his squad: I'm looking at the limited-and-can't-pass Rob Horne; the out-of-game-time Berrick Barnes; the useless-lump Sekope Kepu, the not-good-or-big-enough Dave Dennis, and the massive-but-constantly-injured Wyclif Palu. He's also strongly hinted that it'll be Luke Burgess who plays as back up scrum half. Luke Burgess who plays in France and is proven, even when in form, to be inadequate at international level. That's a real shit in the face of Nic White, who's playing in the country and is actually pretty damn good.
The rest of the squad is also worrying. There's no room for the mercurial Quade Cooper (although he'll almost definitely be in the extended squad). Quade Cooper could be a good sub player, to bring some impact from the bench. Meanwhile the excellent form of Matt Toomua, Jesse Mogg, Fotu Aulua and Hugh Pyle, among others, have been ignored for now. Some will say that you don't want to make debuts in a Lions tour, but surely having them around to practice with the others would be a good reward for their form this year and before. What's more frightening is that even squad members who do deserve to be there will be used in bizarre ways. Rod Simmons probably deserves to be a squad lock, but he'll end up starting. James O'Connor is a good player with an x-factor, but he'll be played in a crucial position which isn't his best. Berrick Barnes is a good player, but as someone to close off a game. If he starts, he'll kick the ball out of hand and squander good possession. Israel Folau is an incredible talent, but he'll probably be chucked on the wing like a turd, despite never having played their in his entire life.
Also, Sekope Kepu shouldn't be anywhere near the squad. Dan Palmer is a better scrummager, Paddy Ryan and Scott Sio have better form and more drive.What's annoying is that there is a squad worth of players in Australia who would rip the Lions to shreds, but those players will be played out of position, or not at all. It's a terrible shame. If Luke burgess makes the extended squad I am officially hoping for a Lions win. I'm also looking forward to the State of Origin too.
Hope you're all just dandy.
Pascal.
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