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So, is it ok to have China influencing and gaining control to the north of us. Will we be able to defend our borders and fisheries. Would Britain, Japan etc come to our aid? The Indo Pacific is a minefield and Australia is a valuable resource.
It’s really good to see the ABC reporting using ‘child’ and ‘cell’. Too often reporting describes children as ‘young people’ and prison cells as ‘detention facilities’. Across Australia governments are putting children, alone, in prison cells. It must stop. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
A $30bn takeover of Santos by a foreign state-owned oil giant isn’t just business - it puts energy security, energy prices, export contracts & climate action at risk. We need a public inquiry into this shady deal to provide transparency & answer questions. www.dailytelegraph.com.au/business/ind...
Wild that the real reason 'Rob the dentist' wouldn't show his face on TV is that he was a Ballarat neo-nazi
Sure, take them away from their families and lives so they can pick up trash in DC. The Ohio National Guard are just pawns to this doofus.
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#potus
Over 330 rural hospitals are at risk of closing or scaling back services due to Trump's Medicaid cuts.
One idiot, validating another idiot manes both of them are wrong. And both are members of the anti-science medical quackery American Taliban cult known as MAGA. 📰 Sen. James Lankford says he doesn't think RFK Jr. has 'gone a wrong direction' on vaccines www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com Today, as the Israeli government “calls on tens of thousands of reservists to participate in the cruel re-occupation of Gaza City, I implore my fellow soldiers: Refuse to report,” Yotam Vilk writes in a guest essay.
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#Queensland Seems the Qld Coalition Government doesn't care about the lives of Qld kids.
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What utter rubbish. Seems the Greens have learnt nothing.
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No, l don't agree with you, and l suspect 99% of Australians wouldn't agree with you either.
Yesterday I chaired a Senate inquiry hearing into the aged care system. The findings are SHOCKING. No new home care packages have been released since June and the govt admitted that 121,000 people are waiting to get on the waitlist. That's on top of the 87,000 actually on the waitlist.
so how about that March for White Australia rally? It's being promoted by "neo-Nazis, so-called freedom fighters – who gained prominence during the pandemic – and other fringe groups" Think, 'hey, I'm not a Nazi'? What do you call a person who agrees & walks with Nazis?
Trump is abusing the global economy like a personal stock market scheme. This manipulative prick is wrecking industries and pocketing power while Americans pay higher prices because of his idiotic tariffs. Of course, he never had that authority under IEEPA. He is the living embodiment of grift.
We just won a HUGE victory in our tariffs case challenging Trump’s unconstitutional tariffs! Watch to learn what happened — and what comes next. #orpol #ieepa #tariffs
I'm reading the US Appellate Court ruling. www.cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-ord... How's your Friday evening doing? I'm not ready to pull out the bubbly up here in Canada. On the one hand, the Court ruled that the "Trafficking" tariffs against Canada are NOT authorized under IEEPA.
A Texas state lawmaker who blocked a Democratic attempt to filibuster in the state Senate once suggested "shoot, shovel and shut up" to deal with immigration, according to a new report.
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#Texas Republicans, not nice people.....
The apartment building of New York Times Executive Editor Joseph Kahn was defaced with red paint and graffiti in the early hours of Friday morning. The paint covered the walls and front steps to the apartment building, and writing at the base of the steps read, “Joe Kahn lies Gaza dies.”
A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration effort that aims to speed deportations of migrants detained in the interior of the United States, slamming it as a violation of due process. https://cnn.it/4n7JJHl
The Gaza Health Ministry says the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 63,000, as Israel launches its planned offensive in Gaza City.
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#auspol
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Iran antisemetic terrorist acts on Aus' soil needed a decisive response. Aus'is a small country. The government stuck its neck out pushing for a Palastinian State. Good on them. Coalition lick Israel's boots. Labor is at least trying. Britain,France the big countries are doing little.
Trust adults to grow their own. Legalise cannabis. 🐝 #auspol #GrowYourOwn #LegaliseCannabisParty
The far right, sovereign citizen, et al movements in Aus haven't drastically changed people, just tapped into a large population of dumb, arrogant, xenophobic arseholes who've always had shitty, entitled views. We could do with examining why our culture produces so many naive douchebags. #Auspol
Senator @davidshoebridge.bsky.social has introduced a private member's bill that would protect the right to protest. @australiainstitute.org.au polling research last year finds 71% of Australians support protest protections.
We are at a pivotal moment so I don't think it would be an overreaction to tear up every single contract with them and ban them from pitching for 5 years
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#auspol
Our social services system degrades people and grinds them down, and keeps everyone who has a job scared and compliant. It needs to be rebuilt. But by implementing the Robodebt Royal Commission recs we can at least limit the system's harms. That's what the Greens' bill would do.
Iowa Special Election results are the Foolest of Fools' Gold for Democrats but this one's a) wild b) consequential, as it breaks the senate supermajority
This AI slop machines are eating our brains
NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES DAY 25 AUGUST 2025 THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES TODAY HE SAYS "A lot of people are saying maybe we'd like a DICTATOR" In Washington DC 3-story banners of Dear Leader adorn the Dept. of Agriculture & Dept. of Labor Just like you'd see in North Korea or China LET IT SINK IN
Putting the military on the street will lower crime. It does in North Korea, did in Nazi Germany, and in the book 1984. The question isn’t will it lower crime. The question is do we want to be a nation governed like this. Until 6 minutes ago the GOP believed in LOCAL control.
North Koreans are victims of Kim Jong Un. Since he took over North Korea, it's almost impossible to escape. He's fortified the borders to trap them. Many are starving, and some are forced into Russia's military to fight in Ukraine. Their lives are horrific, and they have no way to ask for help.
Prof Michelle Arrow is one of the finest writers on Australian society and how we’ve ended up where we are. In this piece for The Conversation she tackles a timley issue: what are Australian universities for?
Labor refuses to separate the amount spent on consultants from the overall spend on external contractors. The people of Australia have a right to know where their taxes are spent - where is the transparency? #auspol
It's now on record Labor is spending more on consultants than Morrison. Is this the same party boasting about its savings on consultants & commitment to cultural change? Data shows Labor spent nearly $1 billion on contracts in 24-25 & already $76.5 mil in 25-26. 🧵
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The dumbing down of universities for the sake of a dollar. Americans will feel very 'at home' in our country.
Why the flaming hell is Fox interviewing Jim Jordan, of all people, about the veracity of anything the 20th century's most notorious pedophile says? It's not like he personally has a great track record with speaking the truth about sexual abuse. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/11/i...
Why are so many republicans pedos, rapists or abusers? 🤮
It’s not the first time Jim Jordan has covered for sexual abusers. The Republican Party is no longer functioning as a political party. It’s a child sex trafficking and sexual abuse ring. Reprehensible.
Former FBI director McCabe thinks Maxwell's interview with the DOJ lacks veracity. I agree! www.aol.com/mccabe-casts...
@chunfiltered.bsky.social is spot on. 🎯 Believing Maxwell, a sex trafficker, over the victims is what the CULT stands for: Trump over truth.
To believe this Trumped-up bullshit, you have to believe convicted sex offender Maxwell and notorious pedophile Epstein are innocent too. That’s the story this liar is peddling.
Justice Department gave Maxwell “a platform to rewrite history. This travesty of justice entirely invalidates the experiences of the many brave survivors who put their safety, security, and lives on the line to ensure her conviction, including our sister.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
‘She gave Trump everything he wanted’: Ex-prosecutor predicts date for Maxwell pardon www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epst...
RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES. NAME, ARREST, TRY, CONVICT, IMPRISON ALL THE CHILD RAPISTS INVOLVED IN THIS ABOMINATION. LET'S START WITH TRUMP & MAXWELL. THEY WERE BOTH CHILD RAPISTS AND THEY WERE IDENTIFYING, GROOMING, & TRAFFICKING THESE CHILDREN. ALL THIS FAKE CONCERN ABOUT THE VICTIMS' PRIVACY
KITCHEN TABLE TALK - Felon Trump, self described Chief Law Enforcement Officer, authorized the release of Epstein conspirator Maxwell’s sworn repetition of past perjury adduced by Blanche; we examine why this was wrong, why she was not immune. youtu.be/Z8YpeyNt8OA?...
I don't know how Pritzker will ultimately handle this. He may not know either. But he's establishing a line here: Federal troops and National Guard troops from other states are not welcome in Illinois.
putting aside the trans rights issues specifically (lol), I think part of what has me so frustrated with the Newsom thing is that Pritzker, Walz, and Zohran are putting on clinics for a popular, progressive politics and we’re wasting time talking about this used car salesman ass goblin.
I've lived in 7 states, and I have felt that my rights were most strongly protected in Illinois. I've been thinking about moving recently, and one of the key advantages of staying is that Governor Pritzker has our backs, no matter the Trump shenanigans I'll take Pritzker over Newsom in 2028 any day
CHICAGO — With the news that the Trump regime plans to deploy the military to the city—against the wishes of Pritzker and the people of Illinois—consider joining this webinar Sunday (8/24) at 5 PM ET to learn how you can help remind military members to honor their oaths. Register at bit.ly/oath0824
If you don’t feel like reading the entirety of Governor Pritzker’s post I’ll sum it up for you: Stay the fuck out of Chicago, Trump.
Governor Pritzker is establishing the legal ground for a challenge to an invasion of military.
Pritzker and other blue state governors need to start directly addressing the US military in their statements. @govpritzker.illinois.gov
Governor Pritzker calling out Donald Trump for the tyrant he is
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How are they mean, tricky and cruel. What all Australian Governments have failed to do, as have others, is lobby hard for their stated two state solution years ago. Shite happens when you do nothing.
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Rubbish
Every time Marco Rubio lies, his ears grow.
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#auspol
This makes me proud to be an Aussie. This was a spontaneous and immediate repudiation of right-wing tactics. First we oust a Temu Trump party and now we give the finger to Zionist lobbyists. Well done, Australia! #auspol
Hundreds of people took to the streets of Washington on Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops. nyti.ms/45EfC2W
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#marcorubio
Dear National Guard, How do you feel about being ordered to implement a fascist takeover in your home country? We, the people, feel this is TREASON. Think about that and consider being a HERO. DEFY UNLAWFUL ORDERS. With DEEP concern, America
These Governors pulling their National Guard troops away from their full-time jobs and their families, just to have them standing around being hot and bored for a photo-op is wild.
Late last night I mapped crime rates for cities in OH, SC and WV to show how often they exceeded the rate in DC — where those states’ governors are sending National Guard troops to “combat crime.” www.pbump.net/o/more-peopl...
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#nationalguard #republicans #potus
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#nationalguard
The governor of Ohio is a Russian pedophile known as Mike Dewine aka DeWimp. DeWimp has been unable to protect Ohioans from natural disasters or child molesters so now he’s relocating his National Guard to traffic kids and attack the homeless in DC. 🤷 DeWimp is pathetic. #EpsteinFiles #DeWimp
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# nationalguard # epsteinfiles
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#national guard
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#Epstein files
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# Epstein files
South Carolina & West Virginia are sending 500+ National Guard troops to D.C. after Trump’s federal takeover of policing. Mayor Bowser warns the city is facing an “unprecedented test.” Full story www.dobblog.com/2025/08/sout... #DC #Trump #NationalGuard
So far West Virginia South Carolina And Ohio have decided to Suck up to the convicted Felon and adjudicated RAPIST by sending their National Guard on an unnecessary STUNT to DC This is how much they want ppl to forget about Epstein #EpsteinFiles
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#nationalguard
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#epsteinfiles
#Trump and #Netanyahu, could anyone find a pair of more murdering avarice bastards on planet earth right now? #AusPol #Gaza #Israel #USA
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#auspol
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#auspol
Australians are dying waiting to receive support from Homecare packages & we're hearing report after report about bed block. The XBench asked govt to bring forward 20,000 packages to help with the 87,000 backlog but the Minister said no. I will keep pushing & this inquiry will gather the evidence.
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Thankyou, thankyou...
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Angus Taylor is a failed politician. Doesn't get diplomacy or the economy. He needs to move on....
#TasLibs spending like a drunken sailor #taspol #politas #tasvotes #auspol
Why is racist murderer Rolfe not in jail exactly? #auspol
Has Eric Abetz had elocution lessons? His voice on his ads don't make me want to automatically reach for the mute button... urgh. Still voting him last lol #politas #TasmaniaVotes #Franklin #VoteAbetzLast
A list of factors demonstrating how corrupted the argument for a stadium in Hobart has become. tasmaniantimes.com/2025/07/why-... #nonewstadium #taspol #auspol #tasmania
#VoteIndependent #Tasmania
Hoping Tasmania shows Australia how a strong cross bench with integrity brings good government. Peter George along with a whole ticket of independents - real people not zombies from old parties - will end the sell-off of Tasmania’s forests and waterways. #Tasmania #FFdeathwatch #Auspol
MSM never ceases to share the pronouncements of European and US leaders but seldom of the leaders of the Pacific. The heroes of the anti nuclear movement should be household names in Australia and NZ.@BobbobNZ #auspol #NZpol #rainbowwarrior
We realise—understandably—the scorched door at the Melbourne synagogue is your #1 priority at this time, @albomp.bsky.social @senatorwong.bsky.social, however—just wondering when scorched, dead babies murdered by Israel might get some meaningful consideration? #GazaGenocide #auspol
So sick of seeing mushroom verdict on the news. The coroners report released yesterday should be the top story nationwide. This is us, this is who we are. This is what urgently needs to change. Why aren't we talking about it more? #auspol #racism #IndigenousLives
Diquat damages organs & gut bacteria, including by reducing the level of proteins that are key pieces of the gut lining. The weakening can allow toxins & pathogens to move from the stomach into the bloodstream, and trigger inflammation in the intestines & throughout the body. #Environment #Auspol
It's taken Australia rather long to recognise this! Well done Coroner Elisabeth Armitage! #racism #auspol
Check the absolute arseholery of the dark maga techbros, #auspol they give zero f*cks about their personal collateral damage the cause #grok #Palantir #opstarshield 2/3 youtu.be/3VJT2JeDCyw?...
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#auspol
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