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I've always understood the difference to be that a plebiscite has no ramifications to the government. It is a question used to determine the opinion of the nation, but the result doesn't mean anything would happen. A referendum, on the other hand, means the result must be followed and cannot be ignored.Choc said:
I've never looked up the dictionary definition of the two terms, so I could be wrong, but it does cover every situation where I have previously seen the words used.
roosters93
Member
What Clipper said.
I do believe plebiscites are typically compulsory. But why would anything need a double majority? Where do you get that idea from?Omi said:
In any case, there's no real concept of a majority in a plebiscite at all. You just get results, nothing passes. There's no ramifications, but the results will be publicly available for anyone to interpret as they see fit.
They do?Omi said:
*Clipper goes to do some research*
Oh, but just on the other point, it's not a total waste of money. A government that ignores a plebiscite's responses is publicly doing that as everyone can see the results. They would have to justify their reasons for ignoring the results very carefully to stay in power another term.
Edit with results of research: Hmm, I'm surprised I didn't know that. Yes, they do need double majorities, as well as state majorities when it involves changing the constitution. Also, plebiscites are traditionally optional from what I'm reading, so looks like I was misinformed there too.
God, Hitler posters open Can Of Worms
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/20/3248665.htm?section=justin
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/20/3248665.htm?section=justin
endlessflood
Member
The story about many former Team Bondi employees not being properly credited? The part that Salazar quoted was unrelated to the gist of the rest of the article, it was just there as some background.MrSerrels said:
Speaking of which, don't you agree with the quoted section Salazar? A lot of my non-gaming friends have started to look at gaming in a different (and definitely more positive) light since seeing L.A. Noire.
Bankers are Russian into the Australian dollar
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/20/3248606.htm
US
Euro
Rimbi?Rambi?Bambi?(Whatever the Chinese one is)
Pounds
Australia!
(I guess?)
Oh, god, The Aussie dollar isnt the next bubble is it >_<?
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/20/3248606.htm
US
Euro
Rimbi?Rambi?Bambi?(Whatever the Chinese one is)
Pounds
Australia!
(I guess?)
Oh, god, The Aussie dollar isnt the next bubble is it >_<?
endlessflood said:
I disagree with the banal dichotomy between "run around" action gamez and analytical ones. And I don't think that L.A. Noire's mechanics are terribly deep. And I don't think there's such a thing as a "fresh" or interesting or persuasive comparison between video games and Hollywood.
http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2011/s3248172.htmmarkot said:
DAVID TAYLOR: Currencies still ahead of the Australian dollar in terms of popularity include the euro, Japanese Yen, British Pound and the Swiss franc.
endlessflood
Member
Fair enough. I thought the action game summary was fair myselfSalazar said:
On the fresh hollywood comparisons front, as I said that's actually been my experience. My friends who normally abhor the thought of video games were actually quite happy watching me play L.A. Noire and were really into the interrogations in particular. I don't know if it's because crime scene investigation shows are a well understood format now, or simply because of the abundance of Mad Men actors in it, but L.A. Noire was the first game they'd taken any interest in since Guitar Hero.
codswallop
Member
Renminbi (RMB). Means the people's currency. Everyone in China just calls it Yuan anyway.markot said:
pieatorium
Member
Useless pocket knives tooSalazar said:
fappenmeister
Member
Dungeon Siege III. Most mindless fun I've had playing a game in a long, long time.
reptilescorpio said:
tbh the control schnitzel is anything in adelaide compared to anything here in melbourne.
and I'm focusing on schnitzels with gravy!
codswallop said:
I just moved here from adelaide 5 days ago, I had no idea that schnitz was that, I just went to where I found.
fappenmeister
Member
evlcookie said:
Yeah, the demo was shithouse.
evlcookie said:
ugh
walked to the wrong trainstation first, i went to the one up north instead of flinders, then i waited there and couldnt find the lilydale so i coaught hte train to flinders, then at flinders i got on the station then the trains were delayed so they moved my train to another station lol and i got lost
but i still made it to work 30 mins early.. ( i leave my hotel at 7am for a9am start lol)
thanks foor your help !
codswallop
Member
Then welcome to Melbourne! And I'm assuming Adelaide has shitty schnitzels just like Melbourne does, and I bet you'll find good ones too.HolyCheck said:
There were a couple of guys who went around and rated all Melbourne's parmas (PARM-A!) a little while back. Could be a good place to start. Not sure if this is the same: http://parma.com.au/venues/
Sutton Dagger
Member
Comeon Manly!
Sorry Danoss
Sorry Danoss
codswallop said:
Adelaide has shitty schnittys yes, but melbourne actually has almost no schnitzels. I don't know how well known it is here.. but what most of your places sell are not actually schnitzels.. it's just crumbed chicken...
parmy. We have more german in us, thus we decide lol.
Sutton Dagger
Member
Danoss said:
You know I would be backing you if your team wasn't playing Manly
If you aren't watching it on Foxtel, you can listen to it on Triple M (I'm listening on their website).
Good luck mate
reptilescorpio
Member
Virtua Tennis 4 PS3 $27.
Drawing upon the inspirational story of Quiffy Choc gained the courage to navigate across a bizarre sequence of debris spanning from his deserted island to the coast of Argentina. If only Moh had made the journey as well. Halfway across the abyss Moh had become relentless with his negativity, with Moh stepping over the line when telling Choc he has nothing but endless Dragon Age sequels awaiting his return to the mainland. With the rage of a thousand suns Choc dismembered Moh so as to avoid the possibility of divine resurrection in the name of Alighieri.
Finally Choc had reached civilisation, although the developers of this familiar land were different. The world had moved on, Choc had realised. Moh had been wrong. All that was left was endless mini-game collections as far as the industry could see. There was no need for marketing. The populous had already accepted their fate.
Rockstar has always seemed like a harsh mistress to be involved with. Aside from the runaway success of all their products of course.Salazar said:
BUT THE GAMEPLAY IS BORING AND REPETITIVE AFTER THE FIRST FEW HOURS. STILL AN OKAY GAME THOUGH, NO RDR BUT HEY, FACES!markot said:
Agreed. Why the fuck should we waste up to $70 million dollars on a vote that won't force the government to change their policy and doesn't even require everyone to be involved. Might as well put a friggin poll up on one of their websites or something. Also where was the fake referendum when they took us to war in Iraq and Afghanistan when they were in power? Or is this a new thing asking us for our opinion?Fredescu said:
Geelong over here. Well, Lara, which is like 30 mins on the train to Melbourne. Shaneus is down here too.elfinke said:All the schnitzel talk on the page prior got me () thinking: are there any AusGAFFERS not in capital cities? Admittedly, I haven't paid a lot of attention in all the lurking I've done in here, so if you've loudly proclaimed your geographical location before then I apologisehungry
But collectible soundtracks might be worth something one day! Anyway just head over here for your digital download needs.markot said:
jambo said:
I thought your blog said the first was a Parma?HolyCheck said:
jambo said:
Four years later Choc has perfected the art of yelling at trees until they cower in fear and shed their bountiful fruits and nuts. Thankfully the months of marketing the EA classic The Sims Castaway Stories had left Choc with the skills required to live in such a harsh environment. Moh and Choc hadn't been getting along, with Choc suspecting that Moh has been siphoning his blood to contact extraterrestrials while he sleeps. He hopes the 5 litres of coconut juice he consumes every day will block the attempts.Gazunta said:
Drawing upon the inspirational story of Quiffy Choc gained the courage to navigate across a bizarre sequence of debris spanning from his deserted island to the coast of Argentina. If only Moh had made the journey as well. Halfway across the abyss Moh had become relentless with his negativity, with Moh stepping over the line when telling Choc he has nothing but endless Dragon Age sequels awaiting his return to the mainland. With the rage of a thousand suns Choc dismembered Moh so as to avoid the possibility of divine resurrection in the name of Alighieri.
Finally Choc had reached civilisation, although the developers of this familiar land were different. The world had moved on, Choc had realised. Moh had been wrong. All that was left was endless mini-game collections as far as the industry could see. There was no need for marketing. The populous had already accepted their fate.
codswallop
Member
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SchnitzelHolyCheck said:
"Schnitzel (German pronunciation: [ˈʃnɪtsəl]) is a traditional Austrian dish made with boneless meat thinned with a mallet (escalope-style preparation), coated in breadcrumbs and fried..."
How is the SA schnitzel different?
"...The terms "Schnitty" or "Schnitter" are gaining popularity particularly in South Australia,[5] where the schnitzel has reached almost cult or iconic status in local pub culture and on local menus..."
Probably not going to find what you're after. With Melbourne's Italian background, I suggest a switch to parmas.
codswallop said:
The melbourne schnitzel do not do that, it tends to just be a piece of crumbed chicken breast.
and suggesting a switch to parmas, for instance the place I went to last night still calls it a Chicken Schnitzel Parmigana, It clearly is not schnitzel.
Haha, cheers mate. I'm watching on Foxtel. Nice tight game of footy.Sutton Dagger said:You know I would be backing you if your team wasn't playing Manly
If you aren't watching it on Foxtel, you can listen to it on Triple M (I'm listening on their website).
Good luck mate
I'd be going for Manly if they weren't playing the Eels also. This is strange, we're supposed to hate each-other according to tradition.
HolyCheck said:
Try the Sherlock Holmes.
Collins St, between Queen and William Sts. Their pub fare is pretty top notch and well priced imo. I am not down with the parma thing and don't get why Victorians love them so much, but if I am to have one, I will have one there. Usually pretty good and not completely dried out like most places. Seen a few people get schnitzels (they may just have veal ones, but unsure), and they also look pretty decent. Gravy is unknown.
Also, their Tuesday night trivia is quality. Likelihood of bumping into me? Fairly high.