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David Clegg

@delphijunkie.bsky.social

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Software developer, family man, Playstation junkie, and headbanger since ages ago. Amateur guitar torturer. The only thing more progressive than my politics is my music taste. Gluten is my kryptonite. He/him.

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 53m

That’s the one

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Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 3h

This article is paywalled so don't worry if you're not a sub, but the point I want to make here is it's a real wake up call to the state of the country & why speaking to our own echo chamber won't help us.
BTW I'm pretty devastated by the Maori wards results here - about 54% so far reject #nzpol

Local govt results so far as govt forces ~42 Councils to pay for Māori ward referendum

Māori Wards suffer heavy retreats across the country

mountaintui.substack.com

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 2h

My non-political wife said “That Ben Thomas is a real dick, isn’t he?” #nzpol

Hamo @hamo.bsky.social · 2h

Ben Thomas beclowning himself on One News talking about the Wellington result. What a cock.

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Disney Prime Video + @disneyprimevideo.bsky.social · 3h

The Muppets Take Portland (2025)

The Muppets fuck around with the National Guard in front of stores that are not boarded up. Voodoo donuts is open late.

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Dr. Jonathan N. Stea @jonathanstea.bsky.social · 9h

A conspiracy theorist dies and goes to heaven.

God says, “I’ll tell you anything you want to know.”

“At last! Who shot JFK?”

God says, “Oswald, acting alone.”

Conspiracy theorist says, “Shit. This goes even higher than I thought…”

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 3h

The last Iron Maiden gig I went to, I wore a Hawaiian shirt.

Then again, it was this one.

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Mountain Tui @mountaintui.bsky.social · 6h

Nicola Willis promised affordable tax cuts and zero borrowings - OR she would resign.

Instead, Willis borrowed $12,000 million i.e. $12 billion & has created another $8 billion hole in the budget. She's now down $20 billion and counting #nzpol #kiwi

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 4h

“Does anyone know Delphi?!” the flight attendant manically shouts though the PA system.

a close up of a blue seat with a handle on it

ALT: a close up of a blue seat with a handle on it

media.tenor.com

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 7h

Unsolicited Rick pic

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 7h

#nzpol

Cam Bennett @cambennett.bsky.social · 12h

Pathetic & desperate. Luxon is drowning.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Trump: "The person who actually got the Nobel Prize called today, called me, and said 'I'm accepting this in honor of you, because you really deserved it.' A really nice thing to do. I didn't say 'Then give it to me, though.'"

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 12h

The chairman of the Nobel Peace Prize confirms that Donald Trump does not meet the moral and ethical standards associated with the award, citing a lack of courage and integrity a trait that defines MAGA.

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Django Wexler @djangowexler.bsky.social · 12h

My boss: so how's our fourth quarter looking?

Me, the sales manager at the company that makes inflatable frog suits: well, you're never going to believe this, but

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 9h

Optimistically pleads for a visit down to New Zealand (just not in May when I’ll ironically be in Europe).

Spock's Beard @spocksbeard.com · 21h

We're coming back to Europe in February 2026! See the post on our website for all the details and ticket links. 🤘

www.spocksbeard.com/news/2025/10...

Spock’s Beard Announce 2026 European Tour

Spock’s Beard return to Europe in February 2026!

www.spocksbeard.com

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Paul Brislen @brislen.nz · 11h

Yes. This.

fesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 15h

I love my parents but I don't think I can do another ten years of saying "No, that's not true. That far right influencer/politician is lying to you again. Here are the facts." They get so frightened by all the lies. It's exhausting.

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Seth Rudy @sethrudy.bsky.social · 18h

Meanwhile in #Portland

Kermit faces off with Hopper in The Muppet Movie

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 12h

Indeed. I used to be a real music snob when I was younger. I missed out on SO MUCH great music. Keep an open mind. And don’t shame others for loving what they love.

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Aquilino A. Gonell @sergeantaqgo.bsky.social · 13h

Amazing

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 12h

Yep. And I love how we all find completely different beauty in it.

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Sue Tyler @styler.bsky.social · 13h

Aotearoa, New Zealand. You have till midday today (Saturday ) to vote in the local body elections . You can still register to vote and do a special vote today before midday. Please head to your local City Council website and find out how and where to vote. #elections #NZ #Aotearoa

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David Clegg @delphijunkie.bsky.social · 12h

Yep. Anyone who can stand up there and magic music out of thin air is an absolute legend. Tēnā koutou.

Eric Alper @thatericalper.com · 13h

I don't care if you're in a cover band, play all original music, a one-hit wonder, big in Japan, #1 in your city and nowhere else, a viral sensation, brand new or veteran, an all-girl group or one-man band.
You keep playing and being you.
And thank you for the music.

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Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 22h

The Nobel Peace Prize Committee surely is sending a message to the world with this award.
Excerpt from their press release:
www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace...