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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostNot sure pointing to a country that is almost the exact same and say they do it too is a sign of how widespread this effect is. Actually to some extent its a feature of individualistic countries - as was the Englands gift to the world including Ireland - that in those countries (which are all kinda the same) individual opinion is so overvalued compared to what is the common good - which experts are generally trained to maximise.
Does your 'individualistic countries' get out of jail free card mean that if I bring up examples from anywhere in the western world they won't count either?
Honestly, if you can point out any example of a major change to daily routine of a large group of people that didn't provoke loads of white noise and consternation I'd tip my cap.
Thanks for saying I'm rarely wrong by the way you auld charmer
Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostBut it is a particularly Irish disease I am talking about - Michael Gove talking about ignoring the experts is very different to Biffo down the pub not just acting as if, but in his head knowing - that he knows more about bus planning than a person who is internationally recognised for designing excellent bus networks.
I'd say the thing we are unusual at is how passionately we believe the rest of the us are the worst, although realistically we're probably totally normal on that front as well.Last edited by Keane; 21-09-18, 19:51.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostYou see its in the absence of news that the proof is. The fact that all those nice continental countries have nice metros and bicycle lanes and ample housing, is precisely because experts are allowed to run the show. Not without public opinion or public imput clearly, but without this being ranked as equally important as expert opinion.
Also the acceptance of high local taxes and high general taxes is also related to acceptance by the populations that a collection of experts (government) will be able to do better things with their money than they can do individually.
The other thing I think a big element of the annoyance with the perception (reality?) in Ireland that local taxes don't go to local services. We have a pretty big problem with ineffectual local government structures and a fairly justifiable belief that if you give a load of money to your local council they will waste it on penny whistles and moonpies.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostAn idea that will increase bus network service by 50% at almost no cost, and everyone objects.
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Originally posted by 5starpool View PostIf it did work well for 765k but now works well for 1m, bit 20k (for example) of those that were in the 765k but are not in the 1m, why would they not complain and resist the change? It seems that there are a good few for whom this is the case. Why would they care about the greater good on an issue like this rather thank their own good?
I've read some bits and pieces and listened to a few podcasts that talked about those different tendencies over the years - it's interesting stuff. Different language structures apparently have a huge impact on how people view things like the above, instant vs delayed gratification, etc
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Originally posted by Keane View PostIn fairness I think Hitch has a point about individualist vs collectivist cultures in that regard. In a fairly individualist society like ours people are way less inclined to see the greater good but I would guess there would be places particularly in Asia where they would be more inclined to suck up personal inconvenience to some extent in deference to the fact that the system is better for everyone overall.
I've read some bits and pieces and listened to a few podcasts that talked about those different tendencies over the years - it's interesting stuff. Different language structures apparently have a huge impact on how people view things like the above, instant vs delayed gratification, etc
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Mia started first manditory not impressed Fencing class this morning.
Stand gaurd she saying all evening lol
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. Amazing little school tbf. 26 in first yr she absolutely loves the school and is settling in very well. I have learned she detests science and French and loves tech graph maths and Irish. Half way through the year she switches to learning Spanish which she is dying to do.
Have an app on my phone where I log in to see behaviours, exam results and stuff.
Point system Inc on app plusses for hard work minuses for the bad shit ie lateness. Phone, no homework etc
So far we have one plus for work effort
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostIs that a normal public school, but just how new schools are? That's amazing.
Our kid starts her fencing on Tuesday, and was speaking to someone we used to live next to in Howrh whose kid did fencing last year, so it must be the in-thing to do!
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Originally posted by SatNav View PostNope brand new school in portlaoise that nobody really knew about and I told mia shut her mouth
http://dunamasecollege.ie/about-us/
For (s)he who is not one up, is one down
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Originally posted by SatNav View PostNope brand new school in portlaoise that nobody really knew about and I told mia shut her mouth
http://dunamasecollege.ie/about-us/
Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. ~Eleanor Roosevelt
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostAn eating question.
Wife has this bizarre objection to the kids having a dessert after dinner. I was making the eminently sensible point that every single cusine in the world follows dinner with something sweet, so there must be a good reason for that as it's not really feasible that the way the whole world eats is wrong.
Obviously my point is brilliant, but I don't know why. Why is having a sweet dish after a savoury dish a good idea?
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Nutrient dense savoury stuff first as its more important for life sustenance.Low fee Euro/UK money transfer, 1st transfer free through my referral
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostAre they the only two choices available: zero sugar or 30+ spoons?
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostWas thinking maybe:
- Helps with digestion of the fat-heavy savoury food
Or
- Provides an energy boost to avoid the sluggishness that follows eating dense calories
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Originally posted by Elshambles View PostWhy do you think teaching your kids to eat 30+ spoons of sugar after every meal is a good thing?
Surely some fruit berries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream wont kill the child or some fruit salad.
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View PostI hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that
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Just had a quick look at the Winamax live reporting via translate. Interesting report on Jayminators double up on the bubble....
Recap # 3
We are at table 22, and Jay O'Toole (photo) is in danger with only 65,000 (not even 6BB). Fortunately for him, his A 5 will hold against the opponent's K J. " Go blue, " he exclaims with an accent that smells like Guinness.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostSPOILERThe people complaining about what a dick the politician is are all his own family, which is reasonably unusual.
A family of dicks so. Who does that about their own kin?
Special Edit: I have deleted this wayward opinion on further examination of the facts (see below). A family of warriors. With one dick.Last edited by Lazare; 22-09-18, 18:36.I hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that
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Originally posted by Lazare View PostOh, ok. I got that, just assumed there was some twist to it all that I was missing.
A family of dicks so. Who does that about their own kin?
Blind family duty was (and is) often how sexual abuse gets covered up."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostPeople who can see the damage he's doing? Or at least perceive it that way.
Blind family duty was (and is) often how sexual abuse gets covered up.
Have no idea of the people or policies, maybe he is a gigantic prick ruining the world. In that case, fair play I suppose. On ignorance of that, it just seemed a little cunty.I hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that
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Originally posted by Lazare View PostFair nuf.
Have no idea of the people or policies, maybe he is a gigantic prick ruining the world. In that case, fair play I suppose. On ignorance of that, it just seemed a little cunty.
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Originally posted by bohsman View PostSeems fair enough - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45611403I hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that
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Who carries a pigeons head on them?People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Originally posted by Silver-Tiger View PostNice. What's the MB Dome like? Always thought of it as a shit hole but maybe Hurricane Katrina events influenced.
Not the best game to be at for action but there was some great drama at the end.
Yeah, not great action throughout but there was a great atmosphere and as you say great drama at the end to make up for it.
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