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Fact, history, opinion, and sarcasm, with an occasional side dose of sass. Primary function of being occasionally useful in between shitposting and ranting about politics! Expect bad language #CovidisNotOver #Masksinschoolsnz #MasksinHealthcare

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Mask Up Comments and Opinions @commentsandopi2.bsky.social · Nov 22

Never trust a Tory or a Neoliberal

What we know about the coalition:

They will carry out their policies and the coalition agreement.
Everything else they say is lies.

Easy way to analyse any of their comments, media releases etc

Alan (not ekshully a B'Stard) @alans-world.bsky.social · Nov 22

#NZpol

Yep, wouldn't trust any of their assurances *at all*.

This is the same lot that made *election* promises about Dunedin hospital... oh wait, until they broke them. That their tax cuts were 'definitely costed'... oh wait, until forced to admit they weren't.

On and on their gaslighting goes.

Shifty Cow @supergoofnz.bsky.social · Nov 22

I keep thinking about how Peters said the hīkoi was a waste of time because the bill isn't going to pass. But (a) I don't trust any of these arseholes to do what they say they will, and (b) if there was no pushback I'm sure Luxon et al would happily vote it through into law. #ToituTeTiriti #NZpol

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te pua o te rēinga (🫴🏼🎃) @cucumber.bsky.social · 5h

#classiccoolstuff

te pua o te rēinga (🫴🏼🎃) @cucumber.bsky.social · Nov 23

lee marvin holding a baby javelina, you’re welcome

picture of lee marvin and a woman holding baby javelinas. lee has a javelina in one hand and the woman javelinas in both her hands. the woman is 50/60s, smiling, curly white hair and lots of jewellery, cuffs and rings. lee is wearing a short sleeve shirt, large ‘frameless’ glasses, and a fancy watch with a metal link band - he hairy arms so link band and hair is a concerning combination.

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Mask Up Comments and Opinions @commentsandopi2.bsky.social · 4h

Reads like AI had a word limit way too high but explains the origins of pizza beans.
www.forbes.com/sites/stepha...

Pizza Beans, Explained: Luigi Mangione and the Viral Prison Dish

How Luigi Mangione’s connection to pizza beans turned this simple dish into a viral food story. Learn the details behind the casserole everyone’s talking about.

www.forbes.com

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Mask Up Comments and Opinions @commentsandopi2.bsky.social · 4h

Well, this weekend I got an education on Portland keep it weird protest actions largely led by an Army of Frogs. And also found out a simple bean meal has gone trendy because it's linked to Luigi Mangioni. They both sound delightful

Frankie Huang 黄碧赤 @ourobororoboruo.bsky.social · 4h

They are delicious. A+ pantry meal

Frankie Huang 黄碧赤 @ourobororoboruo.bsky.social · 13h

I made those pizza beans ppl keep talking about

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 5h

Portland's famous Unipiper was spotted at the Portland ICE protest where he played his bagpipes in front of Santa, Mr. Potato Head, Garfield and more -- all while surrounded by bubbles.

More on how the tone of Portland's protests has shifted: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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Mask Up Comments and Opinions @commentsandopi2.bsky.social · 4h

To be fair, it would be hard to play the bagpipes while riding a bicycle

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Aaron Hawkins @ahawkins.bsky.social · 4h

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Mask Up Comments and Opinions @commentsandopi2.bsky.social · 4h

Whoop! Whoop!

Mask Up Comments and Opinions @commentsandopi2.bsky.social · 4h

What is this shit?
#nzpol

FYI.org.nz feed @feed.fyi.org.nz · 4h

[Response] ACC replied about Comprehensive Inquiry into the Use, Deployment, Governance, and Future Plans for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools and Technologies Across the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)

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nzjanette @nzjanette.bsky.social · 4h

The coalition - pandering to the short term demands of special interests at the expense of everyone else, the environment, and the economy.
#nzpol

Government lowers methane target, rules out methane taxes

The government is lowering its biogenic methane target for the next 25 years, a move opposed by the Greens and environmental activists.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Mask Up Comments and Opinions @commentsandopi2.bsky.social · 6h

Nuke it. Get a new email account. I cannot

a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a tree

Alt: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a tree and flapping his hands with a distressed look on his face

media.tenor.com

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Ciara @ciaraarmstrong.bsky.social · 11h

Zach Polanski (Leader of UK Greens) & Zohran Mamdani (Democratic nominee for Mayor of NYC) have both come out in support of the Trans community with their whole chests and I fucking love to see it. More of that from politicians please! #nzpol #Kikorangi

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Petrarca @petrarca.bsky.social · 15h

I thought there was video! Derek ftw:

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2d

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Mask Up Comments and Opinions @commentsandopi2.bsky.social · 6h

Lots of little actions like this by many, many people will make a huge difference

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Tony from Welly @tonywelly.bsky.social · 10h

I am really surprised that Ray Chung received nearly 7000 votes.
Does someone need to have a chat with those 7000 male voters about to respect women.

Just "why"

#nzpol

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Casey Explosion @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 12h

Fashy Cinemasins

That's what this is, the effect the proliferation of "anti-woke" youtube grifters have had on their audiences as a whole, stunting their ability to engage with media and training them to look for "DEI sins" to call out, atrophying their ability to enjoy the games they're playing.

No More Robots @nomorerobots.io · 2d

Here's how we handle manchildren on the Steam forums at No More Robots:

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Jessica Wildfire @jessicawildfire.bsky.social · 10h

Bari Weiss nurtured the anti-vaxx rhetoric that directly contributed to 6 million children developing Long Covid. Her rise to head of CBS News is deeply disturbing. The Free Press promotes the most toxic neoliberal, climate denying, MAGA adjacent trash you can find.

NPR @npr.org · 11h

Provocative columnist Bari Weiss publicly quit the New York Times in 2020, then cofounded The Free Press as an alternative to legacy media. Here's what to know as she takes the helm of CBS News.

Who is Bari Weiss? CBS News' new editor-in-chief is a vocal critic of legacy media

Provocative columnist Bari Weiss publicly quit the New York Times in 2020, then cofounded The Free Press as an alternative to legacy media. Here's what to know as she takes the helm of CBS News.

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Chris Nagano @charliesaito22.bsky.social · 10h

Brilliant!

Here it is!

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Frank @fmacskasy.bsky.social · 10h

Tye upshot of all this?

Very simple.

As usual, New Zealanders want/demand amenities and infrastructure - but dont want to pay for it.

The Right know this, and exploit it.

www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Ratepayers rout mayors who imposed big rises

Newsroom projects that in 66 mayoral races, at least 31 communities have elected new mayors, with two more in the balance.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 10h

Aren't medieval dovecotes brilliant?

A medieval dovecote I stumbled upon on a walk near Padstow in Cornwall.

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Helene von Bismarck @helenebismarck.bsky.social · 10h

What.
No.
Seriously?
Noooooo

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 11h

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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discover tab replies from lyndsay 👻 @magpie.tips · 14h

Looks alright!

A cross stitch of a glitchy Windows 95 screen reading "Hello...?" "Are you okay?" in a black frame

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AskAubry 🦝 🐆 @askaubry.com · 13h

Their neighbors sound fun

Witches Witches ¿ Demoic Warlocks live accross the Street! Be careful Where you Trick or Treat! It may be animal meat that You Eat! NO Cursing Here! Spoken therel NO TRICK oF Treat

Here!

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Mask Up Comments and Opinions @commentsandopi2.bsky.social · 11h

I'm curious what's on the sign under that sign.
I think that part is supposed to read

No cursing here
Cursing there

But what is the love heart there for? Makes no sense. I mean, none of it makes sense, but that part makes less sense than the rest

Mask Up Comments and Opinions @commentsandopi2.bsky.social · 12h

To poison people's minds regarding voting in the upcoming election?

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Alan White @aljwhite.bsky.social · 13h

Amazing. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Barnsley man in hospital after three-day cola bottles binge

Nathan Rimmington ate his way through 3kg of sweets - and doctors were shocked he survived.

www.bbc.co.uk

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