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Mainly here for sports

created November 13, 2024

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It will be a statement from Ronny Jackson to the effect that the President is in better shape than Josh Allen.

2/9/2025, 6:34:11 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@minakimes.bsky.social

25/8/2025, 3:48:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Henry VIII knew how she feels

11/7/2025, 1:21:45 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The polling stations in urban areas of swing states will be flooded with armed ICE Agents in the midterms.

5/7/2025, 2:57:17 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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On Phil Perry’s ranking of weapon, protection and play calling, JJ is walking into the best offensive situation in the NFL

2/7/2025, 12:06:50 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Watching Wolf Hall and have determined that Graham is the Wriothesley of US National Politics

24/6/2025, 8:28:10 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Sadly, this sort of myopia is consistent with the experience I had in my 9 years of service in the 80’s.

22/5/2025, 10:49:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@minakimes.bsky.social

20/5/2025, 2:16:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Remember the tan suit though…

4/5/2025, 11:46:51 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They did test some MAGA talking points in the last weeks so I think it added to the margin

3/5/2025, 4:36:38 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Can you be “pro-life” when you deny proven life-preserving medical treatment to your constituents?

3/5/2025, 3:25:16 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Didn’t the Teamsters become pro-Trump last year

2/5/2025, 1:52:52 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Good on you Mina: I can add as one of the many people who follow you on socials, I’m here for the content and you’re amazing at what you do.

24/4/2025, 9:16:10 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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We’re probably at the point where you can excise “acting as a de facto” from your concluding sentence

24/4/2025, 12:14:10 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I wonder how they feel about any law firms on their panel that did drop them

23/4/2025, 9:49:02 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Have any of the UC campuses spoken up?

23/4/2025, 3:22:02 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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No, he’s not. Being overly conservative is at heart of the problem IMO. Makes the team nervy under pressure and reluctant to release the ball quickly from defence.

20/4/2025, 11:57:41 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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When the Browns take Milroe at 2

19/4/2025, 1:46:55 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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For firms with big London offices, it will be interesting to see if their rivals go after some their client base and talent in the London market: A&OS stands out.

12/4/2025, 2:38:48 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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A&OS is an interesting one because it is originally a magic circle firm that recently merged with Shearman. It will be worth seeing whether their brand is tarnished in London and places like Australia.

12/4/2025, 2:27:35 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The Vichy 9

12/4/2025, 2:06:44 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thankfully, while exported Rupert Murdoch, we did also export Nick Cave

10/4/2025, 4:53:37 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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At least we know he watched Hogan’s Heroes

7/4/2025, 11:59:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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No one can convince me that Hassett and Colin (from What We Do In The Shadows) are not the same person

7/4/2025, 2:18:31 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This is the way

3/4/2025, 12:08:22 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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If only a famous economist, say John Maynard Keynes, had though about trade imbalances and thought of a way to prevent or minimise significant trade imbalances…

3/4/2025, 7:56:12 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Paraphrasing Monty Python: What did the 20th Century ever do for the US?

2/4/2025, 10:41:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They might be pulling a Penix

25/3/2025, 11:31:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He sued a British motoring journalist, Jeremy Clarkson, for calling the Tesla Roadster unreliable. Clarkson won suit and his comments were based on the fact that he’d been given a Roadster to test and had broken down apple.news/AGvGIldMRSZm...

23/3/2025, 10:47:47 PM | 7 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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As Freo supporter; I think they made a massive mistake ignoring the 4 losses at the end of last year and ignoring the pre-season game against Melbourne where they were thrashed in the midfield despite getting the win. They can recover but the signs are not great

23/3/2025, 10:13:00 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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100%

18/3/2025, 4:24:01 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Is the traditional US media suffering from a form of Stockholm Syndrome?

14/3/2025, 10:58:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Well at least Chuck Schumer has the courage - Trump will be ecstatic. FFS

13/3/2025, 11:49:47 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Almost certain to deport some hummus loving foodies

13/3/2025, 10:52:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Carlton will rue this loss

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13/3/2025, 11:27:17 AM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Kevin Wildes will be hilarious tomorrow. Caught between us love of Brock and his love of Mac.

13/3/2025, 2:10:41 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Footy media used to about, you know, footy - now is also about footy media. I’m not one to don the rose tinted glasses and look back but I’d rather they talk about the footy.

12/3/2025, 5:18:47 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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One of your best

11/3/2025, 11:49:20 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Downunder - we have this:🙄 www.starobserver.com.au/news/nationa...

11/3/2025, 1:16:39 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I wonder if his Twitter loan is backed by his Tesla shares

10/3/2025, 10:53:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I had the same thought. A lot of people misuse the quote by assuming it’s anti-lawyer; in reality it’s part of the road to tyranny

9/3/2025, 11:39:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Let’s hope they move over here

9/3/2025, 3:40:37 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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100% accurate.

9/3/2025, 1:16:44 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s become clear that when Trump told Zelensky that he didn’t have any cards, the implication was not just that Putin had the cards; rather, the implication was that Putin and Trump held the cards. Simply astonishing.

8/3/2025, 9:53:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It wasn’t obvious before, it should be now, this is simply a protection racket

7/3/2025, 2:09:25 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Australia’s worst export

7/3/2025, 3:29:41 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Coie 🙄

7/3/2025, 12:12:15 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Coie 🙄

7/3/2025, 12:11:47 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Badge of honour for Perkins Cole though?

7/3/2025, 12:10:11 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Could end being a boon for Perkins Cole

7/3/2025, 12:03:40 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Sovereign wealth funds are for finite resources rich minnows like Norway and Australia, not for an economic behemoth like the US

6/3/2025, 7:07:06 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Opens many doors for unintended consequences

5/3/2025, 1:43:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This on/off tariff grift is going make Trump-World and absolute fortune on the share and currency markets

5/3/2025, 4:00:05 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Watch both the UK and US Traitors

5/3/2025, 3:17:23 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Guarantee that they will be sold for a pittance and leased back above market and that you’ll spend the next few years trying to work out whose behind the trust that bought them

5/3/2025, 12:18:16 AM | 35 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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Imagine how well you could play the stock market if you knew when and to whom and what level tariffs were to be applied and/or removed…and if any companies were going to be excused

4/3/2025, 10:53:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It was a set up

1/3/2025, 1:36:23 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Going forward, today should be known as “The Ambush in the Oval”

1/3/2025, 12:36:15 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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U2 - Gloria: Under a Blood Red Sky Steve Miller Band - Jet Airliner: Steve Miller Band Live Neil Young - Pocahontas: Unplugged AC/DC - Whole Lotta Rosie: if You Want Blood Cold Chisel - Bow River: Ringside Tour

28/2/2025, 7:15:05 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My current top 10 of live performances: Talking Heads - Burning Down the House: Stop Making Sense Lucinda Williams - Joy: Austin City Limits Jefferson Airplane - Somebody to love: Woodstock Nirvana - Jesus don’t want me for a sunbeam: Unplugged Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody: LiveAid

28/2/2025, 7:15:05 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Classic case of Trumpian Underbussing Josh

26/2/2025, 3:40:20 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I might have to reverse course🥺

24/2/2025, 10:54:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Or LSU I guess

24/2/2025, 4:49:04 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The winner will be playing edge at Georgia in 18 years - holy smokes

24/2/2025, 4:48:34 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I was leaning converting to the Eagles from Patriots but seeing this reaction has probably tipped me over the edge: Go 🦅!

24/2/2025, 2:53:57 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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www.infrastructure.gov.au/department/m...

23/2/2025, 3:56:30 AM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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FWIW - The Australian government has been like a deer in the headlights under the emerging threat from the east but are going significantly expand the government owned broadband network to counter Starlink

23/2/2025, 3:54:10 AM | 13 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Think about the poor Danes and Canucks ruminating on your glorious leader saying that the failure of Ukraine to succumb to the demands of an aggressive nuclear power is casus belli for that nuclear power

22/2/2025, 1:29:42 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Have you retired your wraithdom theorem?

20/2/2025, 12:13:55 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Schödinger’s DOGE

18/2/2025, 4:40:45 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I know you know this but the irony is that no English king has the power of a US President, not just Trump, since the 17th century

13/2/2025, 10:46:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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100%

12/2/2025, 10:38:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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You only need them if you’re planning for more elections - which he isn’t. BTW - this is not a good thing.

12/2/2025, 1:31:03 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I wouldn’t be so sure he leaves in ‘29 or even allows midterms in ‘26.

11/2/2025, 11:57:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The US has a great example in MLK who I think, modelled his movement on Ghandi. You might have to target the weakest Republican Senators as a start rather than the Fed itself.

9/2/2025, 11:38:16 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ironically, given the events of late 18th century as they relate to the the UK and its North American colonies, a fair comparison might be George III.

3/2/2025, 10:54:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Shutting down USAID is a gift for China and Putin. Leaves the door open for China in the South Pacific and Africa and, for Russia, Africa.

3/2/2025, 10:39:05 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Surely the other 4 members of 5 Eyes, Canada, the UK, Australia and NZ are getting worried that Musk’s mob might get access to intelligence information.

3/2/2025, 2:48:00 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Tamar Valley sunset, Tasmania

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2/2/2025, 8:03:08 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The NBA found a way to eat into Super Bowl week - normally the boot is on the other foot. The NFL equivalent trade I saw mentioned was Allen and extras for Stafford and extras. Poor old Nick Wright will have to reduce his Chiefs talk this week 😂

2/2/2025, 6:57:03 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Personally, I think it’s easy; it’s a grift. Canada and Mexico (TikTok style) will be required to make a contribution to the Trump Family and associates; planning support for property developments, tax relief and alike and then make a gesture toward illegal drug control when the tariffs are reduced

2/2/2025, 6:35:45 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The easiest problems to solve are the ones that you make up.

1/2/2025, 12:30:28 AM | 16 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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But the Autobahns and Volkswagen…

28/1/2025, 10:46:31 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Draper v Vukic is bringing it

17/1/2025, 12:49:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thanks Anne, very neat but terrifying summary. I wish I’d not have heard about the latest from Romania - yikes

11/1/2025, 12:44:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Do you think Jack Sawyer makes out of the first round after today?

11/1/2025, 4:08:18 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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From this game: I’d be happy with Banks Jr at pick 4 and Jack Sawyer in the second round for the Pats. Would love Caleb Downs but I doubt he’ll make out of the first round

11/1/2025, 4:06:58 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Proved to be true. Both looked terrific. Penix still throws a lovely ball.

5/1/2025, 11:34:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I want to Scattabo on the Rams, 49rs or which ever team Ben Johnson is coaching next year. Fun player and seems perfectly suited a mischievous offensive scheme.

2/1/2025, 8:08:11 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’m rooting for him though

1/1/2025, 1:30:07 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The only certainty with Wentz is the uncertainty - he’s uniquely suited for chaos

1/1/2025, 1:27:13 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This game is not helping Ashton Jeanty’s draft stock. It might be the o-line at fault but it’s not going to help

1/1/2025, 1:22:53 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I had the same thought - or the Raiders. The decision faced by the Vikes could be one of the most fascinating off-season stories. Giving Abdul Carter, Will Johnson or Mason Graham to Brian Flores would be saucy.

30/12/2024, 1:34:17 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Joe Burrow is so damn good

28/12/2024, 11:43:26 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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News flash - 1936: German Chancellor talks about a unified Europe

25/12/2024, 5:24:20 AM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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We Australians await nervously for the announcement of our new ambassador, Greg Norman perhaps

18/12/2024, 5:06:13 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Great stuff

18/12/2024, 4:56:19 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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So you’re saying there’s a chance…

9/12/2024, 11:28:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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A lot of people arguing that NE should trade back last year and not take Maye on the basis that Beck and Ewers would be available this year - thank goodness the Pats did not take that advice.

8/12/2024, 1:11:13 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Let’s hope that he doesn’t stumble across a Thomas Cromwell level bureaucrat and hope that these clowns he is appointing fumble the ball

1/12/2024, 2:49:03 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view