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    Xenophon v. Xenu: The Galactic Battle for Australia's Soul

    Inside Lachlan Murdoch's $21 Million Mansion

    Spitting Image

    Forget Balloon Boy, Today's All About Train Baby

    Drag Queens Fight Back Against Attackers

    In Australia, Blackface Is Still Only Slightly Offensive

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    Image of adiam7 adiam7
    11/18/09

    In reply to Xenophon v. Xenu: The Galactic Battle for Australia's Soul
    Where are the Scientologist that got on me last time? I feel neglected. The Xenu walls are tumbling down
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    Image of BadUncle BadUncle
    11/17/09

    In reply to Xenophon v. Xenu: The Galactic Battle for Australia's Soul
    When will Mel Gibson and his church take on Scientology? It would be at least as entertaining as Mothra taking on Hedorah. #xenu
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    Image of Banjo-Sea Kitten Banjo-Sea Kitten
    11/17/09

    @BadUncle: requesting extra bloodshed please! #xenu
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    Image of DevilsAvocadoRedux DevilsAvocadoRedux
    11/17/09

    @BadUncle: When Sodom met Gomorrah. Begorrah.

    PS - it's tomorrow morning over here. And this is all over the news. Because Senator Xenophon spoke in Parliament (hence, the 'parliamentary privilege' bit), he can say pretty much anything he likes and be free from defamation prosecution. Our defamation laws are far tighter over here than in the States (freedom of speech laws aren't protected by the lovely amendments you have), and this has discouraged many former Scientologists from speaking out.

    On another matter, it's Spring here, for those of you who have trouble with the whole dateline/Southern Hemisphere thingo. Not that this has anything to do with Scientology. #xenu
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    11/17/09

    @DevilsAvocadoRedux: So, it's "tommorrow" and "spring." You live in the future. Do you have a jetpack? #xenu
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    Image of DevilsAvocadoRedux DevilsAvocadoRedux
    11/17/09

    @BadUncle: Yes. And a flying car. And robots to do all the dirty work. Which is great.

    Also, we copulate through thought-waves. This latter development is not so great. #xenu
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    11/17/09

    @DevilsAvocadoRedux: My futuristic Kiwi cronies assure me everyone travels around in giant inflatable balls and monorail bike systems. On the downside, everything smells of bad eggs.

    Or maybe that's just Rotorua for you. #xenu
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    Image of DevilsAvocadoRedux DevilsAvocadoRedux
    11/17/09

    @limber: "Monorail... monorail... monorailllllll".

    I have heard that all New Zealanders HAVE giant inflatable balls. #xenu
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    11/17/09

    @DevilsAvocadoRedux: I couldn't possibly comment. Besides, they always did a good job distracting me with luxurious, feathery mullets. #xenu
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    Image of DevilsAvocadoRedux DevilsAvocadoRedux
    11/17/09

    @limber: They do a very good mullet over there, I must say. Sometimes referred to as a Maori mane. #xenu
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    11/17/09

    @DevilsAvocadoRedux: the giant balls would go a long way to explaining the Haka. #xenu
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    Image of DevilsAvocadoRedux DevilsAvocadoRedux
    11/17/09

    @BadUncle: Oh - you're good.

    For those of you unfamiliar with the Haka, see the following, and think about giant balls whilst you watch... #xenu
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    Image of Vivien Smith-Smythe-Smith Vivien Smith-Smythe-Smith
    11/17/09

    @limber: I can assure that everything you have heard about us is true. #xenu
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    Xylo promoted this comment Vivien Smith-Smythe-Smith was starred Vivien Smith-Smythe-Smith was unstarred
    Image of limber limber
    11/18/09

    @Vivien Smith-Smythe-Smith: And you're a lovely, welcoming people at that... But I STILL can't get my head around the Rotorua love. "Culture Capital"? "The smell's healthy"? I just... sigh.

    I will admit to zorbing, and going to that sheeopodrome thing. But then headed back home to Welly, where the wind might knock you over, but at least it's due to gusts, not stench. #xenu
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    Image of Vivien Smith-Smythe-Smith Vivien Smith-Smythe-Smith
    11/18/09

    @limber: I actually live in Wellington now, and as someone who grew up not far from Rotorua (next town over, actually), I am always amazed at the double image that town pulls off. It's a tourist mecca for all things 'ethnic' and geothermal, yet the crime rate and living conditions of a disproportionate number of its citizens is abysmal. Ever read Once Were Warriors? Yeah, somewhat unsurprisingly, the author grew up there.
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    Image of Spirit Fingers Spirit Fingers
    11/17/09

    In reply to Xenophon v. Xenu: The Galactic Battle for Australia's Soul
    HA! Representative of country spawned by criminals calls new entity now residing in said country... criminals.

    All kinds of ironic and Joeys! Because, really, Joeys.
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    Image of Benny Benny
    11/17/09

    @Spirit Fingers: ...Grrr. #xenu
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    Image of DevilsAvocadoRedux DevilsAvocadoRedux
    11/17/09

    @Spirit Fingers: SF - perpetuating crude stereotypes? Surely not, my friend. Next you'll be cracking jokes about New Zealanders and sheep. #xenu
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    Spirit Fingers promoted this comment DevilsAvocadoRedux was starred DevilsAvocadoRedux was unstarred
    Image of m4ximusprim3 m4ximusprim3
    11/17/09

    @Spirit Fingers: outrage and whatnot!

    Also: here, joey joey joey! #xenu
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    Image of Spirit Fingers Spirit Fingers
    11/17/09

    @DevilsAvocadoRedux: Really? I am? I just sorta like Joeys. And anyone fighting with Scientology is hilarious and so very Sci-Fi, especially someone named Xenophon, and, yes, well, the whole criminal thing is true isn't it? Sorry if I offended.

    How can you really be upset, though? There's an American real estate agent (Tom Cruise look alike in the photo there) running Scientology. Take all the free swings at us (America in general) that you like. Seriously.

    Here, have more Joeys in pouches. Wheee!
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    Image of m4ximusprim3 m4ximusprim3
    11/17/09

    @Spirit Fingers: is this some sort of kangaroo nursery? Are they orphans? #xenu
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    Image of DevilsAvocadoRedux DevilsAvocadoRedux
    11/17/09

    @Spirit Fingers: Me? Offended? By you? Never, you great big Falcor, you. Crack as many convict jokes as you like. I have skin as thick as a wombat's hide. All that criminal blood served simply to strengthen our hybrid vigour down here.

    I guess here would be where I'd insert the smiley-face emoticon. But I have a Pavlovian response to emoticons that usuallly results in copious quantities of chunky, bile-filled vomit. So, instead, here's lots of kisses for you and your joeys...xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx... #xenu
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    Image of Spirit Fingers Spirit Fingers
    11/17/09

    @m4ximusprim3: Something good the Australian government is doing. Apparently some mama kangos don't always survive the frequent bushfires, but the government has developed programs saving the Joeys so they don't starve and become dehydrated.

    Yes, poor babies, but good on the Australian gov, for taking care of them. #xenu
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    Image of m4ximusprim3 m4ximusprim3
    11/17/09

    @Spirit Fingers: Wait, but how do the Joeys survive the brushfires? And why don't the moms just do what the Joeys do? #xenu
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    Image of DevilsAvocadoRedux DevilsAvocadoRedux
    11/17/09

    @m4ximusprim3: Lots of them also survive car crashes where their mums are squished, but they're cushioned by the fluffy pouch. Never let a kangaroo behind the wheel of a car. #xenu
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    Spirit Fingers promoted this comment DevilsAvocadoRedux was starred DevilsAvocadoRedux was unstarred
    Image of Spirit Fingers Spirit Fingers
    11/17/09

    @m4ximusprim3: I think they're mostly rescued. Not sure why the mamas aren't as lucky. If I had to guess maybe the pouch is their protector and also serves as a source of nourishment from the mother, thereby they survive. That is, if I'm remembering 9th grade biology correctly.

    @DevilsAvocadoRedux: Thanks, lovey. Emoticons! Hell noes. Just slit my throat like an Australian bandit why don't ya? Heh.
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    Edited by Spirit Fingers at 11/17/09 4:54 PM Spirit Fingers was starred Spirit Fingers was unstarred
    Image of m4ximusprim3 m4ximusprim3
    11/17/09

    @Spirit Fingers: I see. They're like little Luke Skywalkers, shielded from the elements by the Taun-Taun that is the charred mother Kangaroo.

    Working at that place would be such a sweet job. #xenu
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    Image of AzureTexan AzureTexan
    11/17/09

    In reply to Xenophon v. Xenu: The Galactic Battle for Australia's Soul
    More to the point, if Aussies spell it "organisation," then why not "embesslement?" The mind bogglez. #xenu
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    Image of DevilsAvocadoRedux DevilsAvocadoRedux
    11/17/09

    @AzureTexan: We don't like 'z' over here. Nor Scientologists, or so it would seem. #xenu
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    Image of AzureTexan AzureTexan
    11/17/09

    @DevilsAvocadoRedux: Cool! An Aussie! This Web thing really is World Wide, ain't it.

    P.S. The biggest reason we like the "Z" stateside is because, in Scrabble, we get 10 points for using it. Also, there's Zima, every American's favorite elixir. #xenu
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    Image of DevilsAvocadoRedux DevilsAvocadoRedux
    11/17/09

    @AzureTexan: Makes sense.

    We also have a fondness for 'u'. As in 'colour'. #xenu
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    Image of Benny Benny
    11/17/09

    @AzureTexan: Ah, the source of many an Australian scrabble feud. According to Wiki, the ratio is 3:1 in favour of using 's' over 'z' within Australia. So 'z' spelling should technically be allowed, as it's used a quarter of the time. However, try telling that to your competitors.

    As for the spelling of favour/favor? I think it would be remiss to ditch the 'u'. Rules are rules. #xenu
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    Image of AzureTexan AzureTexan
    11/17/09

    @DevilsAvocadoRedux: Ah, but therein lies the problem. The 'U' is worth only one point. Then again, if you get it in conjunction with the 'Q,' you can do some Scrabbtacular damage. #xenu
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    Image of AzureTexan AzureTexan
    11/17/09

    @Benny: Wow! I haven't had such a Scrabblecentric conversation since the last time I lived with my Mom! (Perhaps we should talk about whiskey, engines and shotguns now.) #xenu
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    Image of m4ximusprim3 m4ximusprim3
    11/17/09

    @AzureTexan: It sounds like your mom covers a wide range of conversational topics.
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    Image of AzureTexan AzureTexan
    11/17/09

    @m4ximusprim3: Quite a woman, my mom — and a good speller! #xenu
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    11/17/09

    @AzureTexan: Your Mum sounds like a whole lot of woman.

    That's right. Mum with a 'u'. #xenu
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    Image of AzureTexan AzureTexan
    11/17/09

    @Benny: "whole lotta woman. . . "

    Another Aussie reference? Back in the day, during an AC/DC concert in my hometown, I reached out and touched Angus Young's left shoe.
    I reckoned it made me an honorary Aussie, and I've kept on believing it. #xenu
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    Image of DevilsAvocadoRedux DevilsAvocadoRedux
    11/17/09

    @AzureTexan: Good God. Front and centre in an AccaDacca mosh-pit? And you lived to tell the tale? ColOUr me impressed. #xenu
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    AzureTexan promoted this comment DevilsAvocadoRedux was starred DevilsAvocadoRedux was unstarred
    Image of AzureTexan AzureTexan
    11/17/09

    @DevilsAvocadoRedux: True. And get this. I had a 102 temperature at the time. In all my years on this great Earth, I've known no prouder moment. #xenu
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    11/17/09

    @AzureTexan: I will trade you my citizenship if it means I can work in the States fulltime. Deal? I currently have to leave every three months and it's a total drag on my bank account. #xenu
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    11/17/09

    In reply to Xenophon v. Xenu: The Galactic Battle for Australia's Soul
    Ugh. Once again the CoS manage to respond in the worst way possible and perpetuate the impression that they are inhuman monsters.

    'Disgruntled former members'? They are disgruntled because your deranged pseudoscientific rituals killed their kids. Express some sympathy, wish them well, and move on. Try some good PR for a change.

    Stop pretending you don't have a problem and start pretending to address it. #xenu
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    Image of jwiggy jwiggy
    11/17/09

    @Benny: How is falling down the stairs after wandering around dying from a "pseudoscientific ritaul"? #xenu
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    Benny promoted this comment jwiggy was starred jwiggy was unstarred
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    11/17/09

    @JohnKong: I was referring to the kid who died during purification rundown. I shouldn't have used the plural. #xenu
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    Image of Hiroine Protagonist Hiroine Protagonist
    11/06/09

    In reply to Inside Lachlan Murdoch's $21 Million Mansion
    What a schmoe! I wonder how much he had to pay for his wife? #lachlanmurdoch
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    11/06/09

    @Hiroine Protagonist: Lachlan used to be so much cuter. And taller. He was taller than that, right? Sigh. Stumpy genes of evil will out. #lachlanmurdoch
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    11/06/09

    In reply to Inside Lachlan Murdoch's $21 Million Mansion
    It is woefully in need of some landscaping. #lachlanmurdoch
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    momof3wildkids promoted this comment princess_peach was starred princess_peach was unstarred
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    11/06/09

    @princess_peach: I'm with you peach. $21million should get you a couple of shrubs. #lachlanmurdoch
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    Image of econdave econdave
    11/06/09

    In reply to Inside Lachlan Murdoch's $21 Million Mansion
    Is that $21 million US or Aussie (which would be about $19 million US)? #lachlanmurdoch
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    Image of BookishLookish BookishLookish
    11/06/09

    In reply to Inside Lachlan Murdoch's $21 Million Mansion
    There's nothing there. This house lacks a soul.

    Oh, Murdoch, did you say? Carry on. #lachlanmurdoch
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    Image of BettyCrocker BettyCrocker
    11/06/09

    In reply to Inside Lachlan Murdoch's $21 Million Mansion
    Haunted by the ghosts of Good Taste, Ethics, and Journalism. #lachlanmurdoch
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    Image of miss_msry miss_msry
    11/06/09

    In reply to Inside Lachlan Murdoch's $21 Million Mansion
    Ya sure don't get much for $21 million in Sidney. #lachlanmurdoch
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    11/06/09

    In reply to Inside Lachlan Murdoch's $21 Million Mansion
    You'd think that $21million would give you a bit of shrubbery around the house. #lachlanmurdoch
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    11/06/09

    In reply to Inside Lachlan Murdoch's $21 Million Mansion
    $21 million seems kind of high, especially in this economy. Add to that what they'll have to spend redecorating, I think they overpaid. #lachlanmurdoch
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    11/06/09

    In reply to Inside Lachlan Murdoch's $21 Million Mansion
    I guess, I should be jaded enough that Slide 11, the one showing it's on a small, oddly-shaped lot in a tightly compacted neighborhood shouldn't surprise me.

    Otherwise, I like the staircase and the view's not bad.
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    Edited by Magister at 11/06/09 12:20 PM Magister was starred Magister was unstarred
    Image of RollsRoyceRevenge RollsRoyceRevenge
    11/06/09

    In reply to Inside Lachlan Murdoch's $21 Million Mansion
    Not exactly a lot of real live architecture round out that way. #lachlanmurdoch
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