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2009/05/24 03:30:44
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Hanging Out with Russ until Wolftime
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8065525.stm
Australians are getting bonus payments worth US$700 (£440) - the largest cash handouts in the country's history.
The payments, aimed at protecting a flagging economy from the worst effects of a recession, will cost the government a total of $33bn.
Recipients are being urged to spend the money to keep their fellow Australians in work.
A previous stimulus package aimed at pensioners and parents at the end of last year has been hailed a success.
The government said a jump in retail sales had shown that the handout policy was working.
About half of the Australian population will receive the new payments.
Ministers hope that giving cash to low- and middle-income workers, as well as families with schoolchildren, will help to revive the economy.
It is estimated that about a fifth of the cash bonuses so far have been spent on non-essential items, such as clothes and cosmetics.
Margy Osmond from the National Australian Retail Association says the money is offering some help to struggling businesses.
"We've already seen some impact from the stimulus package before Christmas," she said.
Australia has fallen into recession following the collapse of the mining sector.
With unemployment expected to rise significantly, recipients of the government's money have been urged to spend it for the good of the nation.
I suggest you take this opportunity to help the Motherland by buying some cheap Warhammer 
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2009/05/24 03:47:53
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Killer Klaivex
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I don't get any. The mother's spending it on bills, which makes me sad. When we got our tax rebate, I got $280 to spend.
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People are like dice, a certain Frenchman said that. You throw yourself in the direction of your own choosing. People are free because they can do that. Everyone's circumstances are different, but no matter how small the choice, at the very least, you can throw yourself. It's not chance or fate. It's the choice you made. |
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2009/05/24 03:54:04
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Madrak Ironhide
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They have money in Australia?
It's not just a desert filled with wallabies?
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2009/05/24 03:56:47
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Hanging Out with Russ until Wolftime
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malfred wrote:They have money in Australia?
It's not just a desert filled with wallabies?
That is what I first thought. Turns out its not real money anyway, their "paper" money is made of Plastic >.< I bet their coins are made of chocolate too!
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2009/05/24 03:57:05
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2009/05/24 03:57:22
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Killer Klaivex
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So rain doesn't ruin it.
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People are like dice, a certain Frenchman said that. You throw yourself in the direction of your own choosing. People are free because they can do that. Everyone's circumstances are different, but no matter how small the choice, at the very least, you can throw yourself. It's not chance or fate. It's the choice you made. |
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2009/05/24 04:18:08
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Boosting Ultramarine Biker
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I got mine, but I spent it in the UK
15 Valkyries from Maelstrom
Mik
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2009/05/24 04:18:22
Stress… is when you wake up screaming and realise you haven't fallen asleep yet.
It is not necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.
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2009/05/24 05:50:28
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Madrak Ironhide
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Cheese Elemental wrote:So rain doesn't ruin it.
Isn't that what the pouches are for?
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2009/05/24 06:13:40
Subject: Re:Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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The Dread Evil Lord Varlak
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I spent mine during my holiday in India. Not really sure that's what Mr Rudd had in mind, but the Indian economy probably needs it more than ours does.
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“We may observe that the government in a civilized country is much more expensive than in a barbarous one; and when we say that one government is more expensive than another, it is the same as if we said that that one country is farther advanced in improvement than another. To say that the government is expensive and the people not oppressed is to say that the people are rich.”
Adam Smith, who must have been some kind of leftie or something. |
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2009/05/24 06:21:18
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Sister Oh-So Repentia
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Got mine as well...helped out the US economy by buying some new shinies
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2009/05/24 12:04:31
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Anti-Armour Swiss Guard
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Spent it on paying off the 5k racked up on the credit card - wife needed reconstructive foot surgery. Most efficient way was to pay out of her own pocket and claim back from the employer (work accident). Employer accepted responsibility but are slow in paying up.
GW already had 20+ years worth of sales out of me. They can get their bailout from someone else.
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I'm OVER 50 (and so far over everyone's BS, too).
Old enough to know better, young enough to not give a ****.
That is not dead which can eternal lie ...
... and yet, with strange aeons, even death may die.
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2009/05/24 13:34:06
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Went into a GW store and blew 400.
Got all the Ultra-Marines 'named' dudes and heaps of 'fluffy' figs...
Maybe a nice TV with the rest and a bit more from Pay Packet.
Stimulated.............
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"Dakkanaut" not "Dakkaite"
Only with Minatures, does size matter...
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MeanGreenStompa - The only chatbot I ever tried talking to insisted I take a stress pill and kept referring to me as Dave, despite my protestations.
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2009/05/24 13:39:14
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Killer Klaivex
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malfred wrote:Cheese Elemental wrote:So rain doesn't ruin it.
Isn't that what the pouches are for?
Wallabies aren't good for much except eating.
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People are like dice, a certain Frenchman said that. You throw yourself in the direction of your own choosing. People are free because they can do that. Everyone's circumstances are different, but no matter how small the choice, at the very least, you can throw yourself. It's not chance or fate. It's the choice you made. |
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2009/05/24 14:04:29
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Major
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Bloody hell, why do we never get these cash handouts in the UK.
It's must be wonderful to get free cash until the moment it dawns on you that it was originally yours in the first place!
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2009/05/24 14:19:58
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Killer Klaivex
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You don't get them because the government knows you'll just spend it on tea and crumpets, not boosting the economy at all.
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People are like dice, a certain Frenchman said that. You throw yourself in the direction of your own choosing. People are free because they can do that. Everyone's circumstances are different, but no matter how small the choice, at the very least, you can throw yourself. It's not chance or fate. It's the choice you made. |
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2009/05/24 15:48:41
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Hanging Out with Russ until Wolftime
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Cheese Elemental wrote:You don't get them because the government knows you'll just spend it on tea and crumpets, not boosting the economy at all.
Considering the tea and Crumpets are made by Old British Companies Working under Charter in India 
LONG LIVE BRITANNIA!
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2009/05/25 02:30:34
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Anti-Armour Swiss Guard
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It's a tax refund bribe to get people to vote for K-dud again.
Although since my 3rd cousin is in the opposing team, I'll probably find some way of not voting for either of them.
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I'm OVER 50 (and so far over everyone's BS, too).
Old enough to know better, young enough to not give a ****.
That is not dead which can eternal lie ...
... and yet, with strange aeons, even death may die.
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2009/05/25 02:32:55
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Killer Klaivex
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You'd rather we have Malcom Turnbull as the PM?
I want some of what you're on.
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People are like dice, a certain Frenchman said that. You throw yourself in the direction of your own choosing. People are free because they can do that. Everyone's circumstances are different, but no matter how small the choice, at the very least, you can throw yourself. It's not chance or fate. It's the choice you made. |
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2009/05/25 02:37:58
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Horrific Hive Tyrant
London (work) / Pompey (live, from time to time)
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Bloody hell, why do we never get these cash handouts in the UK.
Because we work
the gov would be paying all the people on the dole even more money to sit on thier asses all day doing nothing
They get free money all the time though lol.
You don't get them because the government knows you'll just spend it on tea and crumpets, not boosting the economy at all.
I would reply to this, but it would be 100% offensive
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2009/05/25 02:56:54
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Morphing Obliterator
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Actually, this may interest anyone who has visited Aus last year:
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25453669-5006301,00.html
"The Australian Taxation Office said in a statement foreign nationals and non-residents were eligible to receive the tax bonus payment if they were living in Australia, and filed a tax return last financial year."
So Australia is stimulating the world (can you feel it?)! Mmmm, stimulation....
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2009/05/25 06:13:16
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Killer Klaivex
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Oh, baby.
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People are like dice, a certain Frenchman said that. You throw yourself in the direction of your own choosing. People are free because they can do that. Everyone's circumstances are different, but no matter how small the choice, at the very least, you can throw yourself. It's not chance or fate. It's the choice you made. |
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2009/05/25 11:52:58
Subject: Australian Friends, what will you spend your Stimulus Package on
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Anti-Armour Swiss Guard
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Cheese Elemental wrote:You'd rather we have Malcom Turnbull as the PM?
I want some of what you're on.
you misunderstood me.
Although since my 3rd cousin is in the opposing team, I'll probably find some way of not voting for either of them.
Chairman Mal is my third cousin. I wouldn't vote for him if he paid me.
I won't vote for K-rudd either (and he would need to pay me for the privilege of not voting for him.)
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I'm OVER 50 (and so far over everyone's BS, too).
Old enough to know better, young enough to not give a ****.
That is not dead which can eternal lie ...
... and yet, with strange aeons, even death may die.
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