tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post8687466473838393726..comments2023-11-05T18:46:32.295+11:00Comments on Baino's Banter: A Day to RememberUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-79882590646566956812008-11-11T10:27:00.000+11:002008-11-11T10:27:00.000+11:00I am playing catch up after a busy week mostly awa...I am playing catch up after a busy week mostly away from the computer.<BR/><BR/>I was delighted with the news when I woke to have Obama confirmed as president Elect!<BR/><BR/>I hope and pray that the ripples of change spread right across the globe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-83063742563672066992008-11-09T11:27:00.000+11:002008-11-09T11:27:00.000+11:00We can't have elections on Saturdays because the J...We can't have elections on Saturdays because the Jews cannot drive on Saturday, the Seventh Day Adventists worship on Saturday, the athiests and herejes have hangovers from Friday's party and the healthcare professionals do not want to lose their weekend shift allowance.Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-42381781018461160862008-11-09T11:22:00.000+11:002008-11-09T11:22:00.000+11:00baino - U.S. election day was determined by histor...baino - U.S. election day was determined by history from 200 years ago. <BR/><BR/>It had to be after harvest, so first Tuesday of November. It couldn't be on Saturday because American farmers work on Saturdays. It couldn't be on Sunday because god forbids people to carry out their democratic duties on the Lord's day. It can't be on a school day because people need to work.<BR/><BR/>So first Tuesday of November. It's just history.<BR/><BR/>My uni boys won their local union's championship match today. All sins are forgiven!TCLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545798771125392092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-69045645874254996172008-11-09T07:51:00.000+11:002008-11-09T07:51:00.000+11:00Well Ces I don't know why you have elections on a ...Well Ces I don't know why you have elections on a Tuesday! Either way there would have been celebrations. They should have just taken a 'leave' day tho instead of chucking a very Australian 'sickie'. Saturdays are the best day for an election. I'm not so much exhausted by the backpack as the 'tree dance' haha!Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-33805403735360219852008-11-09T01:28:00.000+11:002008-11-09T01:28:00.000+11:00I was referring to my population at work. Almost 2...I was referring to my population at work. Almost 2/3 of the black employees who crowd the cafeteria at lunch were gone and according to the directors, they called in sick. Even our testing analysts were not at work, only the black directors came in. I am describing the people who worked that day. No one talked about the election. It was like a wake. There was a sense of unease and the blacks who used to be very friendly and pleasant are cautious of celebrating too much in the open, were very subdued which is weird. The Republicans and conservatives were glum and quiet. Even my good friend did not mention her victory. We used to passionately discuss politics and during our meeting we just talked about our project. I am sure the black people, liberals and Democrats are elated, for a good reason. I think extra caution is being exercised because the majority of the policy makers, the ones responsible for hiring and firing, directors, specialists and executives, project managers are Republicans and conservative. It was confirmed with the exchange of jokes and emails routed to our private emails. I am sure the Democrats, liberals and the blacks are doing the same. BTW, when are you going to unload that backpack of yours? My back hurts just looking at it.Ceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799705387992182502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-17078021873730394312008-11-08T23:20:00.000+11:002008-11-08T23:20:00.000+11:00Ces,Heck of an assumption regarding the nature of ...Ces,<BR/><BR/>Heck of an assumption regarding the nature of an entire population. But cheers! The other faction will get another shot in the next election. We've no monarchy here.TCLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545798771125392092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-75507096047118951922008-11-08T23:10:00.000+11:002008-11-08T23:10:00.000+11:00Hooray for California, Arizona and Arkansas. Yes, ...Hooray for California, Arizona and Arkansas. Yes, they voted to stop the eroding of morality.<BR/><BR/>I am disappointed that the whites, conservatives, heterosexuals, English-Americans, Norwegian-Americans, Sweddish-Americans- Filipino-Americans, Vietnamese-Americans, etc. and all other hardworking Republicans did not riot and loot. Instead they went to work and continued their responsibilities while most of the black employees called in sick. They did not even have the courage to tell the truth that they wanted to celebrate. We would have understood that and excused them but they wanted to be paid for not working.Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-77668070069880691962008-11-06T15:44:00.000+11:002008-11-06T15:44:00.000+11:00kj you're a bloghog!Kath you are a martyr to the g...kj you're a bloghog!<BR/><BR/>Kath you are a martyr to the get fit cause, your poor sore boobs!Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-89367381492159274412008-11-06T14:05:00.000+11:002008-11-06T14:05:00.000+11:00Well said Baino. I think I'll just refer any reaso...Well said Baino. I think I'll just refer any reasonable political thinkers to your blog and be done with it. Instead, I'll stick to bloodied bras, doggies and chocolates.Kath Locketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09677312773827236567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-11755459812804875382008-11-06T12:24:00.000+11:002008-11-06T12:24:00.000+11:00"Nobody defines me by my sexuality so why should t..."Nobody defines me by my sexuality so why should they do so with gay couples."<BR/><BR/>baino, you have a way of saying this concisely right to the point.i like that about you alot. <BR/><BR/>wow, i've left alot of comments here today. thanks for sharing in the festivity. <BR/><BR/>:)kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-25475836342565345412008-11-06T11:45:00.000+11:002008-11-06T11:45:00.000+11:00If you lot keep this up I'm going to have to start...If you lot keep this up I'm going to have to start a forum chat!Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-75752028030530260532008-11-06T11:42:00.000+11:002008-11-06T11:42:00.000+11:00Waiting is cheating.Bush did so much damage it's g...Waiting is cheating.<BR/><BR/>Bush did so much damage it's going to be a while just to sort out what needs fixing.TCLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545798771125392092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-91366912673030454522008-11-06T11:34:00.000+11:002008-11-06T11:34:00.000+11:00I hate waiting.I hate waiting.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387041422819664987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-53114976893997523932008-11-06T11:30:00.000+11:002008-11-06T11:30:00.000+11:00it's gonna take a lot longer to recover from Bush ...it's gonna take a lot longer to recover from Bush carnage. Wait and be patient, very patientPaddy in BA (Quickroute)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12748161252400814925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-23617813499595539642008-11-06T10:39:00.000+11:002008-11-06T10:39:00.000+11:00Aww Steph, I'd have loved to have seen it. She's q...Aww Steph, I'd have loved to have seen it. She's quite the pro these days. . .and I don't need an election win to pop a cork!<BR/><BR/>kj I am definitely 'straight' but I couldn't agree more. Nobody defines me by my sexuality so why should they do so with gay couples. <BR/>Agree with you both that relationships, religion etc. are not areas for government to intervene. It's the Christian Right blowing sweet nothings into people's ears that do the damage!<BR/><BR/>Quickie, maybe so but the markets are down 175 points and they've only been open half an hour. Investors aren't buoyed by the current euphoria!Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-1050810612530188212008-11-06T10:26:00.000+11:002008-11-06T10:26:00.000+11:00The storm clouds in USA have lifted and the foreca...The storm clouds in USA have lifted and the forecast is for more bad weather until January but then the outlook is bright and sunnyPaddy in BA (Quickroute)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12748161252400814925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-55686000635811921522008-11-06T10:07:00.000+11:002008-11-06T10:07:00.000+11:00No worries KJ. I appreciate your point. Perhaps my...No worries KJ. I appreciate your point. Perhaps my focus and my words failed me.<BR/><BR/>The bedroom comment was just one aspect of the subject. But what I didn't convey properly is that people/governments/elected officials often intrude where they don't belong. So whether it's bedroom, or questions of choice or faith, I simply don't agree with or understand a certain faction of the American society.TCLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545798771125392092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-83863627744736552102008-11-06T09:50:00.000+11:002008-11-06T09:50:00.000+11:00i have to weigh in on the calif. ban of gay marria...i have to weigh in on the calif. ban of gay marriages. i appreciate tcl's support, but "why mess around with someone's bedroom" reinforces the stereotype that gay marriage is about sex. of course sex matters in primary relationships, but does anyone think first about heterosexual couples in the bedroom? what's at stake in gay marriage is hugely about families and commitment and insurance and equality and acceptance and financial benefits and civil rights. <BR/><BR/>tcl, forgive me for standing on my second soapbox of the day. i got and respect your larger point. i'm just doing my best to dispute this association of gay people and sex, sex, sex.<BR/><BR/>(although i am a big fan of sex...)<BR/><BR/>:)kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-67140393831271263712008-11-06T09:32:00.000+11:002008-11-06T09:32:00.000+11:00"Perhaps he's too busy packing."*snigger... snigge..."Perhaps he's too busy packing."<BR/><BR/>*snigger... snigger*<BR/><BR/>You're absolutely right though... the silence from Bush is deafening.<BR/><BR/>But it didn't stop me popping a cork tonight to toast Obama and the future of the world. <BR/><BR/>btw Grannymar was a real natural on the telly today. Wish you could have seen her - she stole the show!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-24232679491420931562008-11-06T08:41:00.000+11:002008-11-06T08:41:00.000+11:00:D Goodnight Baino x:D Goodnight Baino xMiladysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065128196666157541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-23590497301628681602008-11-06T08:04:00.000+11:002008-11-06T08:04:00.000+11:00Baino those are my sentiments. Why mess with some...Baino those are my sentiments. Why mess with someone's bedroom - as long as no one is hurtin' kids. Incredible waste of time and money.TCLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545798771125392092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-10619861244460657172008-11-06T07:34:00.000+11:002008-11-06T07:34:00.000+11:00Hi Maria, snuck in there while I wasn't watching. ...Hi Maria, snuck in there while I wasn't watching. Yep, the whole thing has been taken well by the western world so far! It's so nice to be so full of hope!<BR/><BR/>Thanks TCL, I've seen it mentioned on a few blogs and didn't know what it was. My first reaction "Why Bother" What a waste of money just to interfere in someone's private life! (It's not legal here either - very short sighted)Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-87186231417107516332008-11-06T06:42:00.000+11:002008-11-06T06:42:00.000+11:00Baino - Proposition 8 is the California vote to ba...Baino - Proposition 8 is the California vote to ban gay marriage. Another bleedin' saga on the American culture war. &%!#!TCLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545798771125392092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-32687862070867840402008-11-06T06:07:00.000+11:002008-11-06T06:07:00.000+11:00AV I think the voting turnout was exceptional alth...AV I think the voting turnout was exceptional although I still don't know why they have elections on a Tuesday! I think even more would show up if it was on the weekend!<BR/><BR/>Nick from what I heard on telly, there are many Americans who know they are a world power but don't understand the extent of American involvement in the politics and economies of others. I don't think Obama is 'radical' by our standards but he is young and dynamic. Although behind the president is a whole bunch of politicians and public servants, it remains to be seen if he can avoid being manipulated.<BR/><BR/>Quite so Tez.<BR/><BR/>Christopher, well put but then I knew you'd be erudite on the subject. The blame cannot lie solely with America. We in Australia allow our Government to follow blindly. Although we have a relatively new government too and I'm hopeful that they wll react to American foreign and economic policy in a more 'considered' way. I think the invasion of Iraq has taught us much.<BR/><BR/>Moving away from the duality was deliberate kj. I'm a swinging voter at home so don't have loyalty to one party or the other. It's the state of the country and the policies presented at the time that sway my vote. We don't have to register for a political party here in order to present our views. We just register to vote.<BR/><BR/>Moon the country certainly seems to be'lifted' somewhat although clearly all the commenters here at the moment approve of the change. What is Prop 8?<BR/><BR/>tcl, you are hardly 'typical'. You work in the Government, you're politically aware, you're well educated and well travelled. As for following blindly, I think Australia feels it has an obligation to help it's ally in whatever smallway. As for Iraq, they were suckered in by flimsy evidence at the time when we were also negotiating a free trade deal with the US, perhaps that coloured the Howard Government's thinking.<BR/><BR/>Megan, let's hope the optimism and fervour remains for the next two months.Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34591549.post-28721704403866426392008-11-06T05:52:00.000+11:002008-11-06T05:52:00.000+11:00A great post, Baino! I also think that America's p...A great post, Baino! I also think that America's policy has a great influence on the whole world. And, as ashleigh said, there is some hope noe for a little more enlightenment :)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450861818642439206noreply@blogger.com