Conspiracy Theories - The new Utterly Ridiculous Thread or is it?

[NavyDiver]

A news report about a betting site odds for a Noble Price had me chuckling. I was laughing even more when AUSGOV blocked access to the site

"Poly markets Nobel peace prize" search gave me
WEBSITE BLOCKED

Access to this website has been blocked because the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found the site is in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA).
It is prohibited under the IGA to provide online wagering services to customers in Australia without a licence issued by an Australian state or territory, or to advertise such services. It is also prohibited to provide or advertise other types of online gambling services to customers in Australia, such as slots and casinos.
You can find more information on the ACMA website.
If you believe that the website has been incorrectly blocked, or you are adversely affected by this block, and wish to submit a complaint to the ACMA or seek a review, you can use this online form. For further information or assistance, you can contact the ACMA at 1300 850 115.
Please note that if you are concerned about problem gambling, Gambling Help Online offers free counselling, information and support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Contact them on 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.

I laughed even more when they failed to block the same site via another link

Nobel Peace Prize 2025 | Polymarket Analytics

The conspiracy theory heaven I felt
PS I do not bet!

[RANDLOVER]

They're not Vogons are they? Think of all the paperwork we'll have to do!

I'm not worried about them and even less so Klingons, as I believe they can only be found on side of toilet bowls.

[superquag]

They're not Vogons are they? Think of all the paperwork we'll have to do!

Nope, 'Jadoons' ... - Consult 'The Doctor' for complete explanation....

[Tins]

Species 8472. Not even The Borg can save us from them....

[DieselLSE]

Species 8472. Not even The Borg can save us from them....

I understand each individual word and number. It's the combination of numbers and the proper noun that I don't comprehend.

[NavyDiver]

Really wealthy people used to pay the top tax brackets.

Now most average wage earners do.

This is a win for many average people in the future

"The government has made two key concessions that were criticisms of the bill: first, the threshold at which higher tax rates will kick in will now be indexed to inflation, and the proposal will no longer apply to unrealised capital gains.
Alongside the $3-million threshold at which the tax rate on earnings had been doubled, a new threshold of $10m will also be created at which a 40 per cent tax rate will be applied.
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But those thresholds will now be indexed, meaning it will no longer capture more people over time due to bracket creep.

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