Society & Culture Things in life you just don't understand - Part 6

[Shell]

Re alcohol.

I watched an Iceland video they have special places to buy booze and imited what you can buy.

Why

 

[rocker_oz33]

Why

I think something to regulated by the government and to stop excess drinking .

Unlike here where it's taxed up .

 

[JackOutback]

The prices of alcohol free beer are eye watering for something that doesn't even give you a buzz.

Damn straight, some of them are priced similar to what a regular six-pack cost you four or five years ago.

 

[jb04]

I think something to regulated by the government and to stop excess drinking .

Unlike here where it's taxed up .

Same story in Ontario Canada with their LCBO and Beer Stores. You'd think with the government in control there'd be less range but you can find some really interesting stuff from all over the world there.

 

[rocker_oz33]

Same story in Ontario Canada with their LCBO and Beer Stores. You'd think with the government in control there'd be less range but you can find some really interesting stuff from all over the world there.

Some countries do things better

Set things up for power etc.

 

[Pistol Night]

Some countries do things better

Set things up for power etc.

I think I'd prefer higher alcohol and tobacco tax than the health care system that the US provides with their cheap booze and smokes

 

[jb04]

I think I'd prefer higher alcohol and tobacco tax than the health care system that the US provides with their cheap booze and smokes

And that brief fleeting moment you think you're getting a bottle of whiskey for pennies before they add all their assorted sales taxes on top.

And probably want a tip as well. Eugh.

 

[deck]

Re alcohol.

I watched an Iceland video they have special places to buy booze and imited what you can buy.

We have the same here a Bottle Shop. Just different to a lot of the world who sell alcohol in supermarkets and convenience stores.

 

[Scotland]

I think I'd prefer higher alcohol and tobacco tax than the health care system that the US provides with their cheap booze and smokes

Por que no los dos?

The Us spend around 25% of their budget on Medicare and Medicaid. We spend around 16% on health. Makes you wonder WTAF they are doing. Our health system is far from perfect but I am pretty sure if I am in an accident my options aren't "crippling debt" or "die" if I don't have the right insurance.

Our biggest drain is social security and welfare which is 37% of the budget. Their social security % is a lot lower but depending on the breakdown I think some of the things they exclude we would include.

 

[troybe]

Contestant on The Chase says she’d like to verse the Tiger Mum. To me it just sounds stupid

 

[Gough]

I don't understand why Trump is copping it in the ear for his parade while we marvel at the Brits for their pomp and ceremony every time they throw an expensive militaristic parade for their unelected Head of State.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Is it just me or are the lines for grog at the G getting a bit lighter? Used to be huge lines and now it's a breeze

Depends on the game

The bunton is rammed for high attendance games

 

[Chief]

I don't understand why Trump is copping it in the ear for his parade while we marvel at the Brits for their pomp and ceremony every time they throw an expensive militaristic parade for their unelected Head of State.

I suppose:
You can think both are a waste.
Charlie doesn't have much power and isn't trying to forcibly turn from an elected leader into a monarch.

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

Depends on the game

The bunton is rammed for high attendance games

The upstairs public one has been noticeably light. Even the bunton looks bad but it's quicker than it used to be.

Most probably figured out they can get glasses down there

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

The upstairs public one has been noticeably light. Even the bunton looks bad but it's quicker than it used to be.

Most probably figured out they can get glasses down there

I rarely go to the one upstairs. Rarely get a N or P ticket these days.

The Marvel one is quieter I've noticed.

 

[JHF1870]

Everyone says the first step is the hardest but i think that's bs. The hardest steps are the ones that follow when you're struggling. The first step is a simple decision.

 

[Plugger35]

I always go by the wise old words of Homer Simpson.

 

[Off The Couch]

Mine is one from Disappointing Affirmations

Stop living in the past
You still have the future to **** up

 

[raskolnikov]

Contestant on The Chase says she’d like to verse the Tiger Mum. To me it just sounds stupid

Can't stand that show. It is so rigged in the chaser's favour. The chaser always has an easier set of questions. And the way Larry speeds up asking the chaser questions if it is close.

 

[Gough]

My step sister's husband was on that.

 

[Pistol Night]

 

[Shell]

My cousin was on it, iirc he won about 5-6k

 

[Shell]

The prize money truly is pathetic on that show tho

 

[the_interloper]

A customer of mine was on Deal or No Deal last year, he won 17k I think. Dude is a legend and very outgoing, perfect for TV, he had a lot of fun.

 

[Cruyff14]

I enjoyed the chase with Andrew O'Keefe.