DemonFrog

If we plead guilty to the AFL investigation does that mean we will finish 9th next season?

Did I get it right, the WCE got rid of their coach because he won 13 games? I would of had a man crush on any MFC Coach who won 13 over games in the past 5 seasons.

If it a funeral Directors I will get upset.

Sounds painful

I was once an WCE fan but I saw the light LOL

I total understand your feeling in the matter. But good governance is more the looking after the interest of electors, rate payers and residents. If Council bases its decision on emotions and political pressure of small but vocal pressure groups only poor decision will be made.

Now you are talking about a area I do know about, Margaret River and I have family living there. I personally would not have an issue with a store like MacDonald's setting up there, why would I? if the Shire of Augusta/Margaret River have a town planning scheme that allows a business like MacDonald's to open a store what business is it of mine to complain as I don't even live there. However if the town planning scheme does not allow for the business to operate and a scheme amendment is required, then that is a different story and people would have every right to object. Margaret River is so commercial now what difference wold a MacDonald's make? Personally I prefer to go to Augusta as it is a much nicer Town. As I started before I have no particular liking to MacDonald's and can completely understand peoples dislike for the company. But IMO that not the issue.

That would be the same as the SAT over here. Council should have assessed the application on its merits and not made a bias unlawful decision. Councils are there to give good governance to all of the their community which would include the Land owner who wanted to develop his or her property. If Council decision was over turned on appeal then clearly they legally made the wrong decision. It would be interesting to know what the Council Officer recommend to the Council in their report about the development. It always a interesting discussion about what the Community wants as it been my experience most Australian don't really care. If Council held a referendum of the issue the could say one way or the other that the Community did not support the development. I suspect that the community has a small but vocal group that does not want the development and if that is indeed the case that is not the majority of the community. The real test will be if the majority of the community really do not want MacDonald's there, then they will not buy from the store and it will go out of business. Personally I don't care about MacDonald's but I do about good governance and proper processes being followed by Councils.

Not living in the area I am not sure of the State or Local Planning Laws. But I am assume the business is allowed to operate 24 hour subject to certain conditions being complied with. Do you have a basis for your comment about having undesirable being attracted to the area or is it just a concern? DH live everywhere and so you can not stop them moving around. If they are looking for trouble then nothing will stop that from happening and it will only be the location of the incident that may change. If a business has the permission, resources (both financial and human) and the customers to make it profitable to operate 24 hours, why would not do it? To me the issue would be better addressed from a legislation stand point. For example not allow 24 hour trading at all or impose specific conditions such as extra security. My State has moved away from having local approval for things like opening hours to a more State wide approach with the local government being ask for their comment on such matters. Personally I seen many bias decisions made at the local level and matters of this nature should be treated in an objective manner. It should not matter who you know and how long you lived in the area. It could also be argued that if any issues arise then the Store Staff can report the matter to the Police. It also been my experience that stores of this nature offer discounts to Police to encourage them to regularly come and keep an eye out on what's happening at the store. I would assume the other traders don't want to or could not afford to operate their business 24 hours a day.

LOL Its the MFC do we have the right people?

From Hell to Victory! or From Hell to Glory!

We now have a workable game plan

Sounds like a smart girl. Now all you need is to get he in to the world of Demonland!

How is it possible to have so many low picks in the draft and spend tens of millions of dollars to produce such a crappy side? But on the flip side may be it was needed to finally get rid of the deadwood what was stopping the Club from winning another Flag. All I can say is this club is never dull as there always something to talk about other then a win.

I was born supporting the Mighty Blue and Red although the team was West Perth and not Melbourne. Was a WCE support up until 1999 when I turned to the light and became a Dees supporter due to my hatred of the host club system in the WAFL which cost West Perth a Flag. Became a member of the MFC last year due to my frustration with its lack of on field success but wanted to show my support to the Club. Joined Demonland after the lost to the Suns this year as I wanted major change in the Club from the Senior Coach to Board Members. Things are looking really good on that front for the 2014 season as finally we are recruiting people who can do the job that is needed. I live in country WA so don't know too many other Demon supporters and can not wait for the Clubs 13th Flag. Go the Dees!

All I can say is after this week ends election the loser will be Australia!

The ABC employees gorillas?

I would sack everyone and start again LOL

Roos is going to Perth, my cats have just confirmed it. :rolleyes:

Sorry I purchased a life time membership so I don't see any ads on this site. But did feel sorry for anyone having to see any of the political ads as most are simple rubbish. I get the feeling what ever the result on the week end Australia will be the loser.

I really did not understand this thread when I first saw it, so did a little bit of research on the web (which can be dangerous). From a interview with one of the Protestors that was shown on TV, it appears that some residents in Tecoma don't want a MacDonald's in their Town as it will have a negative impact on local business and they claim the locals don't want them there and there has been a lack on information provide to the community by the CEO of MacDonald's and the Franchise owner about the proposed store. IMO the protestors arguments do not make a lot of sense. Because if the vast majority of the local residents really don't support this business they simple will not use it, therefore the MacDonald;s store would be forced to close. What information does the Tecoma community need about the store that would not already be public information? As everyone already knows they sell burgess and fries for money, like hundreds of other stores already in Australia. As a franchise store it is a local business and may well have a local owner. I don't particularly like big US based chain stores myself but that another story. IMO there does need to be a mayor debate about the types of foods that are available in Australia due to major health issues with the entire population. But this issue is more of a State or Federal problem then a local one. It appears to me that a small group of local radicals is on a crusade to protect their own self interest. Who are the protestors and what's their real motivation about this protest? Are they lead by the local business community who are simple out to protect their own businesses or by residents who simple don't like development? What I could tell from the alternative clip I saw is a local land owner (the franchisee) being harassed / bullied by a small group of locals while trying to lawfully develop land for a purpose it has been zoned for. In other words ,a small group of radicals is preventing a legal development from happening simple because its against their self interest. I don't know this area and have based my views a one TV interview I saw. If there additional information I have not considered please let me know. Otherwise I do think the original clip above was well done but question the true motives behind this protest.

Lets recommend Mark Neeld to the Brisbane Bears instead that way the MFC will at lest finish 17th again next season.

This should be our theme Song for next season A message to our old Admin etc. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xmckWVPRaI

Port is a drug!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WAY!