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Robert Cox

@runciblecat.bsky.social

Friend of bats. Occasional scribbler. Cranky crip.

created November 16, 2024

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Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Probably tired of waiting for the British. Similar thing in India. Some nationalists joined the Axis as the Tiger Legion in order to get independence.

4/9/2025, 1:23:03 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

He may be moderate, but he's not very bright.

3/9/2025, 10:27:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social)

Just got a quote for new wheelchair and other stuff -- $44k+. Being disabled is expensive. This is why we need the NDIS.

3/9/2025, 5:34:27 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

I've long believed that we should go back to the system where politicians stay in state-owned hostels. It wouldn't be compulsory, but those wanting to live elsewhere can pay for themselves. Can also be used for APS who have to visit Canberra.

3/9/2025, 4:07:56 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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2/9/2025, 4:02:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Why call them "neo-Nazis". Neo implies new. This is the same old shit.

2/9/2025, 8:44:44 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

The attack meets the definition of terrorism, but I can't see that working in court.

2/9/2025, 8:37:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

youtu.be/OsH0txiswGM?...

2/9/2025, 6:45:17 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Cathy Wilcox (@cathywilcox.bsky.social) reposted

Round and round. My @smh @theage cartoon.

Four frames. Title: Round and round table. Three people along table with paper and pencil. 1. Guy on left: “Right. We really need to do something about intergenerational wealth inequality.” Woman in middle: “Yes! Well for starters we could fund education equitably.” 2. Guy on right: “Not if it means taking anything away from private schools!” First guy: “ok. Then we should make housing more affordable…” Woman: “Not if it reduces the return on my investment!” 3. First guy: “Well, at least we should tax mining resources properly for health, childcare, aged care…” Guy on right: “But if we tax them, they’ll go elsewhere (and stop donating to us)!” 4. First guy: “So, what do you propose we do about intergenerational wealth inequality?” Woman: “The young people are resourceful. They’ll think of something.” First guy has put question mark on his paper; woman has scribbled on hers; third person screws up his paper.
27/8/2025, 10:05:27 PM | 319 148 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

He has met the enemy, and it is him.

2/9/2025, 1:31:45 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture LeftyHoosier (@leftyhoosier.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

Shouldn't they be in California raking the forests?

2/9/2025, 1:24:37 AM | 32 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

"Grandpa, what you do in the war?" "I led a platoon of the finest men to ever wield a leaf-blower."

2/9/2025, 1:29:01 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

He's just awful. The only thing he has going for him is the state of the NSW Liberals.

2/9/2025, 12:48:57 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

If RFK is the benchmark, everyone is sane.

2/9/2025, 12:42:39 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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1/9/2025, 8:07:17 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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1/9/2025, 8:05:35 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

For added authenticity, they can mount the body on a gold-plated crapper.

31/8/2025, 1:17:57 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Send the body on a national tour. Afterwards put his head on a pike outside the WH.

31/8/2025, 12:32:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

The real Trump sequestered in Russia? Right now I'll believe anything.

31/8/2025, 6:43:37 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Cue the body-double conspiracies

31/8/2025, 3:38:52 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Wolfie Rankin (@wolfierankin.bsky.social) reposted

"Wanna see my impression of Jamie from Mythbusters?"

30/8/2025, 2:23:11 PM | 5 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social)

www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

30/8/2025, 8:45:54 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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30/8/2025, 8:11:24 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Note to Johnson: Fuck off you odious twerp.

30/8/2025, 7:58:48 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Rabble.

30/8/2025, 6:06:33 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Good luck with that, hard to find an urchin these days.

30/8/2025, 6:04:47 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

At least he'll be well-rested.

30/8/2025, 6:03:25 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

As an agnostic, I don't have the satisfaction. But she will still have a grave to piss on.

29/8/2025, 11:46:26 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Because smoking was everywhere, you could help yourself to free matchbooks with the bar or motel's logo. A few months back I found one from a bar I last visted in the early 2000s (a late hold-out). Weeks later I was impressed to find it was still in business.

29/8/2025, 8:45:56 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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29/8/2025, 8:38:01 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Bob's got a lot on his mind. I believe the crocs are still eating his constituents.

28/8/2025, 10:55:09 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Like my BC and my sister's blue heeler.

28/8/2025, 10:51:25 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Some of the most Australian people I know are my cousins of Lebanese descent.

28/8/2025, 8:40:37 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Every cult needs a martyr.

28/8/2025, 7:31:47 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Zionists don't like it when you mention the terrorists behind the establishment of the state of Israel and the fact that some were jailed by the British for terrorist offences.

28/8/2025, 7:30:15 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Down our way rugby players love nothing more than getting nude with each other.

28/8/2025, 5:32:06 AM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social)

Any reason why @nytimes.com has locked the Mini?

28/8/2025, 3:53:18 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

A mere 30 years after Ian Roberts came out.

27/8/2025, 3:11:09 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Israel stole the identities of Australian citizens, compromising their safety and the integrity of the Australian passport system. Ambassador given a stern talking to.

26/8/2025, 8:32:01 AM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Not uncommon for elderly people to get bruises like that, especially if they are on blood thinners.

26/8/2025, 8:27:10 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social)

When I become emperor twp-stroke engines will be banned on day one.

26/8/2025, 2:12:55 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Darevenin➡️Work (@darevenin.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

None. Because I play offline😎.

25/8/2025, 9:40:51 AM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Not utes, pick-up trucks. Utes are a different beast. Calling them utes normalises their presence.

25/8/2025, 6:17:32 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Throw up some quonset huts on ADF land. Particularly galling considering the ADF have demolished housing on bases like Singleton Infantry Centre.

25/8/2025, 5:58:02 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

We've had US troops in varying roles and numbers in Australia since WWII.

25/8/2025, 4:59:41 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

You just have to look at the right side of his face, particularly when he is tired.

25/8/2025, 3:57:22 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Now, if they all should sit down and write letters to the PM, FM, their local member and the Israeli embassy. Send them snail mail and clog the corridors of power.

24/8/2025, 9:08:23 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Hawke and Keating reintroduced fees in 1989 (1987 if you count the $400 teritiary administration charge), so we have whole generations of kids who see continually rising fees as part of the natural order.

24/8/2025, 8:08:40 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Peter Wilkie 🏳️‍🌈 (@wilks6.bsky.social) reposted

@pc.gov.au I take it you support the IP of every corporation in Australia being openly published & free for anyone to use in any way they see fit? If it's good enough to allow writers, musicians and other creatives to be pillaged by the tech bros for free, then it's good enough for the Comm Bank

20/8/2025, 2:05:55 AM | 37 15 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

That said, I'm sure there would've been a few men in my country town who would have worn them; at least until the first time they struggled to get them open in the loo at the pub.

24/8/2025, 2:29:25 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Going from the text in the ads, they were meant to be worn with trousers.

24/8/2025, 2:13:42 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Whereas when Israel tried a similar scam in NZ in 2004 "high-level contacts between the two countries were suspended". If I recall, Australia gave the Israeli ambassador a sterm talking to. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Is...

23/8/2025, 11:04:18 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

They have the ear of US lobbyists, who have the ear of US politicians who put pressure on Australian politicians.

23/8/2025, 8:48:35 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Hell doesn't want him either (they have standards) which accounts for his longevity.

23/8/2025, 7:28:30 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Changing now, but a lot of EVs attract luxury tax, which is far more than they would pay in fuel excise.

22/8/2025, 2:47:36 AM | 5 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

And he supported artists like Springsteen and Devo when they were just getting started.

22/8/2025, 2:44:46 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social)

Just watched the Netflix doco on Devo. A band well ahead of the curve.

21/8/2025, 4:05:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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21/8/2025, 5:04:58 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Decorated in high Liberace.

20/8/2025, 11:00:29 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

The PM's job is Australia, Netanyahu can pound sand.

19/8/2025, 12:42:31 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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19/8/2025, 2:10:58 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

The Australian lunar right constantly falls out over arcane disputes and ideological purity tests.

18/8/2025, 11:57:31 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Has ever been thus. When we were last on the UNSC, Australia was part of a group seeking to censure Israel. Netanyahu was Israel's ambassador and told Woolcott it was a fruitless gesture as Israel had the veto power in the US would do as it was told.

18/8/2025, 10:45:37 AM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Spoken with the unmistakable arrogance of ignorance.

18/8/2025, 6:16:53 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

ICE cars rarely, if ever, achieve manufacturer's stated fuel economy.

18/8/2025, 6:01:04 AM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

It's a not-for-profit so is tax exempt, like other think-tanks.

18/8/2025, 4:38:59 AM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

And the reintroduction of uni fees coupled with the almalgation of non-universities with degree level courses.

18/8/2025, 3:34:35 AM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

As Wendy Harmer said: Melbourne's not the arse hole of the world; but you can see it from there.

18/8/2025, 3:22:11 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

The reporters was objectively correct.

17/8/2025, 7:34:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bridie (EBK) (@emergencybk.bsky.social) reposted

Know what the inside of a public hospital psychiatric ward looks like? Not movie/tv version. See👇 After ~month inside (this time) came home Thurs to my great relief & joy, espec. seeing my dogs💜 Couldn’t do it without lovely friend @emelaarghh.bsky.social driving me to ECT for next few weeks🫶 1/2

17/8/2025, 9:22:14 AM | 158 7 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Slow moving Walter.

17/8/2025, 7:24:14 AM | 11 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

According to legend that's how hip-hop got its name. People who didn't know the title of Rapper's Delight so they just asked for that hip-hop song.

17/8/2025, 7:20:33 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Simple. Make housing for living not investing by changing the rules on neg gearing, capital gains and stamp duty breaks. If they must be available make them only applicable to primary residences.

17/8/2025, 6:47:16 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

No. Because they gave their reason at the time. They didn't want a tribunal which could try US citizens.

17/8/2025, 12:41:24 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Although it was an early supporter, the US never ratified the ICC treaty.

16/8/2025, 1:56:32 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

youtu.be/OLkPwxcIji0?...

16/8/2025, 1:09:18 PM | 3 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

It's not only freaks who pay sex workers for sex.

16/8/2025, 11:00:24 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Celery Sorbet (@celerysorbet.bsky.social) reposted

Sweet picture of the week: bby rescued flying foxes

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16/8/2025, 12:22:57 AM | 9 5 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Heaps of foreigners in the large backpackers' in the vicinity.

16/8/2025, 8:34:27 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Just down the road from Sydney's China town. Nothing provocative about that.

16/8/2025, 8:31:42 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Hope they're more successful that the (few) Hunter farmers who stood against coal mining.

16/8/2025, 8:25:31 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Klaatu Prime (@blackhelicopter.org) reposted

Of course the Legacy Media aren't touching this.

16/8/2025, 6:57:42 AM | 8 6 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Heavily influenced by prosperity theology, the US sees poverty as a moral failing.

16/8/2025, 4:01:05 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

I remember when Kevin Rudd cut red tape when handing out stimulus money for pink batts.

15/8/2025, 10:50:43 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

And all selective state schools.

15/8/2025, 10:47:27 AM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Rob Arnol (@robertarnol.bsky.social) reposted

If Mary was the mother of Jesus, and Jesus was the Lamb of God, then Mary really did have a little lamb. 😜

15/8/2025, 3:38:32 AM | 165 16 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

If it's a success he plans to have his enemies meet in gladiatorial combat on the lawn.

14/8/2025, 3:01:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Cuomo is the last person to complain about someone getting a leg up from their parents. His entire career is based on nepotism.

14/8/2025, 6:10:59 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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youtu.be/keGo_3zxoA8?...

14/8/2025, 5:02:09 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What a bunch of pussies.

13/8/2025, 8:48:08 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

The Lords of 51st Street

13/8/2025, 5:37:11 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Like a lot of the terraces around Redfern. I suspect it was so landlords could squeeze in as many people as possible.

13/8/2025, 5:33:30 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Bill Bryson once noted that (using GDP as a metric) someone going through a messy divorce while undergoing chemotherapy is great for the economy.

13/8/2025, 4:59:51 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

That said, Trump was not a fan of Reagan's or Bush's policies.

13/8/2025, 4:57:00 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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13/8/2025, 3:38:50 AM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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13/8/2025, 3:38:29 AM | 15 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Is Olive Rudge a grown-up Meg Griffin?

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12/8/2025, 8:47:32 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

Seeing the side-eye he's getting from Pirro, I think you're right.

12/8/2025, 8:39:54 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

So Sarah Palin can see Russia from her front porch as well.

12/8/2025, 3:42:09 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Robert Cox (@runciblecat.bsky.social) reply parent

I'd amend the pay cap to 1.5x mean national income. Otherwise, lower income districts would find it harder to find candidates.

11/8/2025, 4:42:06 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view