Thread:Stryzzar/@comment-1037137-20150313055759/@comment-1037137-20150504075903

I pray, man. I'd like to go back to the days where we watched the show without fear of the obvious annoyances that have become so problematic to the series. It's a spinoff, they can't afford to screw up or invite fresh controversy. They still have a lot to answer for on Total Drama itself. That time better be spent doubling up on absolutely everything. Continuity, consistent appeal of the characters, eliminating plotholes, the works. It's an absolute necessity.

I would at the least appreciate an acknowledgement, though I will not let SMS rest until there's an understanding between both sides of what happened, why it happened, and why it can't be allowed to happen again. Something that vile is still something I can't comprehend.

What's this blurb somebody said about Julie saying she wasn't taking anymore questions about TDAS? (See the thread again) That's news to me, I never saw that. And no way am I about to abandon an inquiry at this point. Nor is it the only point to address yet.

Yeah, China is a matter of least concern for all sides right now I think. Russia may be a different story what with that nasty business in Ukraine and elsewhere, but China doesn't pose an immediate threat. They definitely are more interested in bolstering their own growth as an emerging economic powerhouse rather than flexing their muscles overseas. I mean they're not even attempting to invade Taiwan, which doesn't care to stay with China. So I think Australia is safe.

There were a few good things to come of the Bush Administration, but his failures and missteps are glaring and often are what he's most noted for. Given the lives lost in Iraq and the millions who paid the price for the big banks' actions before the recession, a recession that affected the entire world, those will dominate his legacy for years to come. I don't envy that at all. And yeah, Katrina really got the public turning on Bush when FEMA utterly botched the response prior to and during the hurricane. But it would take the economy to sink him for good in the final months of his term. Yes, President Clinton was far more accomplished and he remains very popular years after he left office. The economy was booming and we didn't lose too many people in armed conflicts. Life was good in the Clinton years, and he's extremely intelligent. Could see him return to the White House if Hillary were to win next year, but that's still a long way off. As for Dick Cheney............Let's just say an American Vice President should NEVER have the kind of power and influence Dick Cheney did. No VP has ever wielded the kind of power he had. And Obama and Biden made it a point to reverse that new trend.

Obama's the kind of man we need, he has common sense, is likable, willing to negotiate, but is willing to take the bull by the horns if push comes to shove when that fails. He knows what he's set out to accomplish and stays true to it. And is never, ever nasty about anything to anyone. Whatever his faults, personality is not one of them. He's usually a well-intentioned man. And so easy to get along with even if you don't like his policies. I just wish he wasn't being burned at the stake by Congress almost daily in their insane efforts to deny him any success.

Romney, well............He was governor of my state despite not actually having deep ties to that state, and after saying things like "if I were more Hispanic, I'd be President" and "47% of the voters would never vote for me" and essentially wrote them off........He wasn't too appealing a candidate. Not really presidential material to begin with. He declined to run again this year despite expectations that he would. Not that that makes the new lineup any less terrifying, you should see some of these other guys.

LOL, well it's cool, I get lost in that too, I'm a motormouth. XD Here's hoping your pal Abbott doesn't stick around for long. With friends like him, who needs China as your enemy?

Yeah well, I make it a point to know what goes on in the world and what makes it tick. That kind of thing fascinates me. You guys deserve a Prime Minister who knows what all the problems are and is committed to addressing them mostly in the people's favor, not that of special interests. Someone who has their priorities in place, not someone who's openly killing college education or fretting over a country that has little interest in invading you. I don't know who Australia's savior is gonna be, but I hope they come to you guys sooner, not later. Bill Shorten, doesn't sound too much like he'd be that person either. Maybe a minority party is what you need, new blood. In America, we don't have that option. All third parties are far too small in scope to have a decisive impact on elections. Which is either a good or bad thing depending on what party you're referring to. The independents sometimes crack in a few electoral votes, but not enough for it to mean anything. I don't know where your country's best hope lies with so many mediocre prime ministers and this current lout making one bad call after another. But I do sincerely hope you get someone someday soon who can turn things around. Your country deserves that much. You need a leader you can trust.