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Coffee Talk: I Should Have Had a V-8

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well I read that wrong........


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only of mischief and not guilty on others.

it is wrong that they were not fully convicted.

Perkins-McVey found Lich and Barber not guilty of intimidation, counselling someone to commit intimidation, obstructing police and counselling someone to obstruct police.

Barber also was found guilty of counselling to disobey a court order for telling people to ignore an injunction issued by a judge directing convoy participants to stop honking their truck horns in downtown Ottawa. Lich was not charged with that offence.
 

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They should have used ChatThedddd :D

Hey Chatddd, how will the Penguins pay the tariffs? Also, if our eggs are too expensive, why aren't we using penguin eggs? Have you seen them? They are huge!!
 

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Hey Chatddd, how will the Penguins pay the tariffs?
Hello @Loco2

It appears you're referring to the news surrounding tariffs being placed on certain Australian territories, including those inhabited by penguins. This situation has caused a lot of confusion and amusement, as some of these territories have very little to no human population, and therefore, very little trade. Here's a breakdown of the situation:

  • The Issue:
    • Tariffs were imposed on certain Australian territories, including the Heard and McDonald Islands, and Norfolk Island.

    • Heard and McDonald Islands are uninhabited by humans, but are home to penguin and seal populations.

    • This has led to questions about who would actually be paying these tariffs, given the lack of human economic activity.
  • The Reality:
    • The situation is largely seen as unusual and has generated a lot of media attention due to its bizarre nature.
    • In the case of the uninhabited islands, there's effectively no one to "pay" the tariffs in the traditional sense.
    • Norfolk island does have a population, and does have some trade, so the tariff will have an effect on them.
  • The Implications:
    • The situation highlights the complexities and potential unintended consequences of international trade policies.
    • It has also generated a lot of social media attention, with people finding the situation humorous.
In essence, the idea of "penguins paying tariffs" is a humorous way to describe a very unusual trade situation.
 

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Hey Chatddd, if our eggs are too expensive, why aren't we using penguin eggs? Have you seen them? They are huge!!
Hello @Loco2

While the idea of using penguin eggs as a food source might seem intriguing, there are several reasons why it's not a viable solution:

  • Taste:
    • Penguin eggs are reported to have a strong, fishy taste due to the penguins' diet, which primarily consists of krill and fish. This would likely make them unpalatable to most people.
  • Protection:
    • Penguin populations are protected in most regions. Many penguin species are vulnerable or endangered, and harvesting their eggs would be illegal and harmful to their conservation.
  • Accessibility:
    • Penguins primarily inhabit remote and harsh environments, such as Antarctica and other sub-Antarctic islands. Gathering their eggs would be logistically challenging and expensive.
  • Nutritional Differences:
    • While eggs are a good source of nutrition, penguin eggs have a different composition than chicken eggs. For example, they contain higher levels of penalbumin, which changes the properties of the egg when cooked.
  • Ethical Concerns:
    • The mass harvesting of penguin eggs would raise significant ethical concerns about animal welfare.
In summary, while penguin eggs might be large, their taste, the protected status of penguins, and logistical challenges make them an unsuitable alternative to chicken eggs.
 
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