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by Kiwias
Thu Apr 03, 2025 7:13 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: How old are you - in days
Replies: 6
Views: 180

Re: How old are you - in days

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Seems like a lot more than that on some days
by Kiwias
Thu Apr 03, 2025 6:27 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: President Trump and US politics catchall
Replies: 10063
Views: 600252

Re: President Trump and US politics catchall

https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/04/03/donald-trump-tariff-announcement-farce-menace/ The administration’s announcement included figures that it claimed were the tariffs that other countries impose on the US. Analysts struggled to understand where these figures came from, with editor of The Yale Revi...
by Kiwias
Thu Apr 03, 2025 5:07 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: President Trump and US politics catchall
Replies: 10063
Views: 600252

Re: President Trump and US politics catchall

I don't think it's generally realised how badly this is going to screw with global supply chains. Companies have been getting out of China since over a decade now. But all the escape routes like Vietnam got whacked as well. And regardless of your product or where it is made, if it moves up a couple...
by Kiwias
Wed Apr 02, 2025 8:21 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: President Trump and US politics catchall
Replies: 10063
Views: 600252

Re: President Trump and US politics catchall

Om the positive side, Musk failed to buy the election in Wisconsin (and the Republican candidate conceded with grave), the Democrats flipped a couole of seats in state Senate elections and a black Senator, Cory Booker, spoke for over 25 hours on the Floor, ripping the shit out of Trump and breaking...
by Kiwias
Wed Apr 02, 2025 2:39 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Poor man overwhelmed!
Replies: 17
Views: 595

Re: Poor man overwhelmed!

When asked if he would resign, his first thought was "is that the right thing to do?" but his first thought on hearing of the abuse was not "what is the right thing to do?"

And he thinks this is a convincing line of thought.
by Kiwias
Wed Apr 02, 2025 1:14 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Wordle
Replies: 9408
Views: 311077

Re: Wordle

Wordle 1,383 3/6*

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by Kiwias
Tue Apr 01, 2025 4:16 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Saudi/Qatar et al bidding for RWC
Replies: 60
Views: 910

Re: Saudi/Qatar et al bidding for RWC

Yes, cause playing a high-contact sport like rugby in desert heat makes so much sense.
by Kiwias
Tue Apr 01, 2025 4:15 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Quitting the bottle
Replies: 686
Views: 97725

Re: Quitting the bottle

Well that's me done my 3 months/90 days off the bottle! I will have a wee drink tomorrow night to celebrate. Not as long as some of you guys have achieved but Ive hit my target. Diet and exercise regimes also going well and I have stuck to both. Diet is to eat about 1800'ish calories a day, mostly ...
by Kiwias
Tue Apr 01, 2025 2:03 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Wordle
Replies: 9408
Views: 311077

Re: Wordle

I'm with Gumboot on this one.

Wordle 1,382 6/6*

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by Kiwias
Mon Mar 31, 2025 12:05 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Wordle
Replies: 9408
Views: 311077

Re: Wordle

Wordle 1,381 3/6*

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by Kiwias
Sun Mar 30, 2025 1:48 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Wordle
Replies: 9408
Views: 311077

Re: Wordle

Wordle 1,380 5/6*

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by Kiwias
Sat Mar 29, 2025 10:54 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

Gumboot wrote: ↑Sat Mar 29, 2025 7:02 pm
Hugo wrote: ↑Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:11 pm In addition to the forward play, Pelligrini played a blinder. Outplayed his compatriot to be fair.
Yep, he's been a revelation. They weren't going to be competitive with Garden-Bachop running the cutter.
He was incredibly impressive, just getting better each week.
by Kiwias
Sat Mar 29, 2025 7:51 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

Gumboot wrote: ↑Sat Mar 29, 2025 7:50 am Dang!

Well done, Moana Pasifika. Did not expect that.

Not sure what to think about the Crusaders... :problem:
Definitely unexpected but I am not too down on the Cru. MP were stunning but we still put 29 points on them.
by Kiwias
Sat Mar 29, 2025 7:40 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

Gumboot wrote: ↑Sat Mar 29, 2025 7:36 am Just when you thought the Saders were right back in it, MP start going right up the guts again. Man, they've looked after their ball well.

Saders reminding me of last year's model.
MP playing out of their skins and not letting the Cru play at all. It is relentless
by Kiwias
Sat Mar 29, 2025 7:34 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

MP still playing amazingly well.

Lead now out to 45 - 22 with 13mins left
by Kiwias
Sat Mar 29, 2025 7:21 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

O'Connor's been great value off the bench for the Saders, tbf. One stray kick-off apart, he hasn't been the problem for them tonight. Yeah. Doesn't alter why NZ's leading side/region had to reach for the overseas option. You can have West "back" if you like :grin: There was a lot of uncer...
by Kiwias
Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:59 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

Gumboot wrote: ↑Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:55 am O'Connor's been great value off the bench for the Saders, tbf. One stray kick-off apart, he hasn't been the problem for them tonight.
MP bossing the breakdown winning lots of turnovers. Crusaders forwards need to start playing with more intensity
by Kiwias
Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:51 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

Torquemada 1420 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:36 am What's going on with FHs in NZ? O'Connor in the seat for the Saders....
Kemara has been the regular starting 10 but he is getting a rest this weekend
by Kiwias
Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:51 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

Bit of white-line fever there by the Cru

MP up 28 - 10 at half time
by Kiwias
Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:36 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

MP starting very strong, now up 21 - 10 after 25mins
by Kiwias
Sat Mar 29, 2025 3:41 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Official Cricket Thread
Replies: 8640
Views: 373126

Re: The Official Cricket Thread

Kiwias wrote: ↑Sat Mar 29, 2025 3:35 am I sense a bit of tongue in cheek with your 'poach' comment but it was a superb knock by a youngster on debut. Pakistan openers looking pretty comfortable out there

EDIT: Got 'im!!! Mockers Gods were listening
by Kiwias
Sat Mar 29, 2025 3:35 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: The Official Cricket Thread
Replies: 8640
Views: 373126

Re: The Official Cricket Thread

I sense a bit of tongue in cheek with your 'poach' comment but it was a superb knock by a youngster on debut. Pakistan openers looking pretty comfortable out there
by Kiwias
Sat Mar 29, 2025 1:23 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Wordle
Replies: 9408
Views: 311077

Re: Wordle

Wordle 1,379 3/6*

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by Kiwias
Sat Mar 29, 2025 1:19 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: What's going on in Ukraine?
Replies: 7493
Views: 746167

Re: What's going on in Ukraine?

Hellraiser wrote: ↑Fri Mar 28, 2025 7:40 pm The minerals deal has been rejected out of hand. The Ukrainians have stated there is absolutely no chance they will sign it.
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by Kiwias
Sat Mar 29, 2025 1:15 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: President Trump and US politics catchall
Replies: 10063
Views: 600252

Re: President Trump and US politics catchall

One could well observe the agreement in place between the USA and Denmark already allows Team Retard to increase their military presence in Greenland. The thing here isn't about security, it's the mining rights in Greenland and the Arctic No, it’s about security. Trump said so. Yep, those ungratefu...
by Kiwias
Fri Mar 28, 2025 7:49 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: What's going on in Ukraine?
Replies: 7493
Views: 746167

Re: What's going on in Ukraine?

Uncle fester wrote: ↑Fri Mar 28, 2025 7:46 am It's quite incredible.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/e73f7a29da9b30a6

All Russia had to do was spam the internet with gibberish and eventually the yanks started repeating it as truth.
They were clearly speaking a language Trump understands
by Kiwias
Fri Mar 28, 2025 7:37 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

Sullivan scores to get the half-ton
by Kiwias
Fri Mar 28, 2025 7:25 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

Some outstanding tackles by the Tahs but they just ran out of defenders. WTF was that pass by Love?
by Kiwias
Fri Mar 28, 2025 7:22 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

Hugo wrote: ↑Fri Mar 28, 2025 7:07 am Canes playing well, Tahs cursed with injury enforced subs. Would like to see the Canes in ruthless form in 2nd half.
Satisfied?
by Kiwias
Fri Mar 28, 2025 6:56 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

Leawere-Walker playing bloody well, as are Roigard and Hohepa
by Kiwias
Fri Mar 28, 2025 5:29 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: What's going on in Ukraine?
Replies: 7493
Views: 746167

Re: What's going on in Ukraine?

Putin's latest take the piss comment. The same should be done with Russia, in the name of equality. Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukraine could be placed under a form of temporary administration to allow for new elections and the signature of key accords with the aim of reaching a settl...
by Kiwias
Fri Mar 28, 2025 5:24 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

The Super Rugby site now lists each team's current injuries when they post the teams for the round on their news page. Not very comprehensive, but better than nothing I guess. https://super.rugby/superrugby/news/super-rugby-pacific-injury-list-round-7/ Nothing there or anywhere else about Tosi thou...
by Kiwias
Thu Mar 27, 2025 10:54 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: President Trump and US politics catchall
Replies: 10063
Views: 600252

Re: President Trump and US politics catchall

Check the footage. Masks. Too embarrassed to show their faces because they work for ICE. I suspect people who voluntarily work for ICE aren't particularly embarassed by it. Masks are likely to increase distance between them and their victims, makes it easier to dehumanise and abuse. Also suggests t...
by Kiwias
Thu Mar 27, 2025 10:41 pm
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Wordle
Replies: 9408
Views: 311077

Re: Wordle

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by Kiwias
Thu Mar 27, 2025 3:08 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Wordle
Replies: 9408
Views: 311077

Re: Wordle

Wordle 1,377 2/6*

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by Kiwias
Wed Mar 26, 2025 3:32 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

Hotham back at 9. This is a damned good team and it looks as if Penny has given Kemara a week off after a full-on start to the season so far. https://scontent-nrt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t51.75761-15/486487176_18498024190040386_6167664647227736078_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_o...
by Kiwias
Wed Mar 26, 2025 2:31 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: President Trump and US politics catchall
Replies: 10063
Views: 600252

Re: President Trump and US politics catchall

A couple of gems "Don't mention the war plans! I accidentally texted them to someone, but I think I got away with it." https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gm1NiVzb0AED7WA?format=jpg&name=small "We've just receieved another fax from Pete Hegseth" https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gm33pR1XgA...
by Kiwias
Wed Mar 26, 2025 12:00 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Wordle
Replies: 9408
Views: 311077

Re: Wordle

Wordle 1,376 3/6*

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by Kiwias
Tue Mar 25, 2025 7:27 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Wordle
Replies: 9408
Views: 311077

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Wordle 1,375 4/6*

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by Kiwias
Tue Mar 25, 2025 1:41 am
Forum: The Bear Pit
Topic: Super Rugby 2025 Thread
Replies: 521
Views: 15294

Re: Super Rugby 2025 Thread

but JOC's form is irresistible and a switch to the bench away from the pressure of early game kicking might help him get over the yips. It is the yups, his kicking has been fine previously. You are dead right on that point, for some reason I thought he struggled all season long on his kicking but h...