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CosmicTeaCup

@secularsadie.bsky.social

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Gin and Grimdark. Politics and Philosophy. Symphonic Metal and 80's pop. Poorly executed crafting. Rugby. Safe for LGBTQI+. 42 degrees south 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 No this isn't my real name. My employer doesn't like me having opinions. No DMs please

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Michael Taylor @ausindimedia.bsky.social · 18h

“Australia’s strength lies in its people’s willingness to speak up, not in the state’s power to silence them. The spread of anti-protest laws in Australia signals a democracy in decline, where truth is less welcome than conformity.”

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Why Anti-Protest Laws in Australia are Silencing Democracy

Anti-protest laws in Australia threaten the principles of freedom of speech and democracy. Discover how citizens can protect their rights to peaceful protest.

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CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 20h

If Qatar can have an airforce base in Idaho, can Australia have a reciprocal super-secret intelligence base in California? #AusPol

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CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 1d

I fear our politicians have been taking notes.

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CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 1d

The wise thing would be not to award a peace prize at all this year.

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CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 1d

Perhaps the Ig Nobel committee can create a new category just for him.

CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 1d

A man who's father never played catch with him

CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 1d

The second great lie of capitalism (after trickle down economics) is that a certain level of unemployment is desirable. It's only desirable in the sense that it suppresses wages

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Jessica D. M. 🇺🇦 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇵🇦 🇬🇱 🪃 🟧 @jessicaperthwa.bsky.social · 2d

Hit-and-run driver Jake Danby's case sparks outrage in NT communities as victim's family calls for jail time - ABC News share.google/JtRyIRNSRyam.... #News Australia. When will our Independent brothers and sisters be treated as equals within our legal system as both victims and criminals

'There's no justice': Outrage as Jake Danby walks after fatal hit-and-run

A fatal hit-and-run case in Darwin has exposed deep disparities in the NT’s justice system, say Aboriginal leaders, as the victim’s family speaks out.

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CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 1d

Absolutely disgraceful

CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 2d

At least we know they won't be reproducing.

CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 2d

There's a perp-walk I can get behind.

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CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 2d

A debacle our grandchildren will still be paying for.

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CHOPPER - Woke Boomer @unclechopperrip.bsky.social · 2d

On this day in 2012 (9th October) Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard delivered her blistering speech on sexism and misogyny, demanding a better standard from ALL men & especially those in leadership roles.
THIS STILL APPLIES TODAY!!

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 3d

"Whether it's holding people in a mothership on the English Channel and then putting them in unsinkable life rafts with just enough fuel to get back to France in the middle of the night, as we did in Java," Tony Abbott declared. #auspol www.9news.com.au/world/tony-a...

'Peaceful invasion': Tony Abbott tells UK to send migrants away on 'unsinkable life rafts'

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Sharon @whatsinaname220.bsky.social · 4d

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CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 3d

His father's statement tells you where Brock got his morals from.

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CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 4d

I encourage the Liberal Party to continue on this path.

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CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 4d

What information does he hold that gives him the confidence he is untouchable?

CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 5d

It seems as though politicians around the world have forgotten they are elected by us, given authority to collect taxes from us, in order to provide service to us. They need to be reminded.

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CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 5d

According to his daughter he may be the victim of a 'spiritual attack'

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CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 5d

None of the major networks in the US are reporting this. they are failing the US people.

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Purplepingers ☭ @purplepingers.bsky.social · 5d

In March 2025, the median Australian taxpayer earned $55,619 per year.

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CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 5d

A good opportunity to secure a fat paycheck

CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 6d

The white supremacists will eventually turn on those who help them now.

CosmicTeaCup @secularsadie.bsky.social · 6d

I don't think having no life outside work is something to be proud of.