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Alan Simpson

@simmofrombrissie.bsky.social

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Retired, married to my beautiful wife and living happily in Queensland Australia.

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Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · 1d

This makes me chuckle.

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Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · 14d

I'm an Aussie so therefore not directly involved with the Ryder Cup, yet I am totally repulsed by the behaviour of that American crowd.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 15d

This captures much of the frustration of today.

The image is an X post by @RealJakeBroe from 7 hours ago, featuring a two-panel comic. The top panel shows a scientist pointing to a chart with a general trend and an outlier, illustrating a rational argument. The bottom panel depicts a person labeled "ANTI VAX" pointing to a similar chart, labeling it "CONSPIRACY THEORY" with "Lies" and an outlier called "IRREFUTABLE PROOF!!!", satirizing irrational arguments. The caption reads, "It is difficult to win an argument with a smart person. It is impossible to win an argument with an idiot."

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Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · 15d

Consider moving to Australia??

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Hart Cunningham @hpsc24.bsky.social · 21d

What the USA thinks it's #1 in (and its actual rankings):
Life Expectancy: 46th
FreePress: 42nd
Healthcare: 30th
Education: 26th
Happiness: 23rd
Freedom: 17th
What the USA is #1 in:
Military Spending
Number of Billionaires
Incarceration
Bankruptcy filings
Medical debt
Gun deaths

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Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Aug 29

It's like that whole country has been forced fed Kool aid.

Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Aug 28

Ditto from Australia.

Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Aug 25

The same thing happened in my country of Australia as well as yours over 80 years ago. I am horrified to see it happening again in your country.

Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Aug 25

It's very sad what is happening in your country. I wish you all the best.

Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Aug 21

I think you guys are at the point of no return. I wish you all the best. I think you may need it.

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GeeRaffa @geeraffa.bsky.social · Aug 18

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Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Aug 10

Please offer your services for next time.... Please!!!

Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Aug 10

Nice pic. How long was your exposure??

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Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Aug 8

Shaking my head in Australia.

Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Aug 6

Pretty accurate huh.....

Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Aug 4

It's in the mail. Oh wait they've dismantled the postal service.

Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Jul 27

Congrats!!!

Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Jul 27

There are whole countries which share your view.

Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Jul 4

I have travelled there many times visiting friends and relatives. I would now be uncomfortable and nervous there. This makes me sad.

Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Jul 4

Can I ask to whom they are praying??

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Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Jul 4

I'm an Aussie. I feel for you guys. Hang tough mate.

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Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Jun 27

Pretty well sums things up.....

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · Jun 23

We are currently in a war being run by reality TV personality Commander-in-Chief and his TV talk show chatterbox Secretary of Defense.

Have a nice day.

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Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Jun 14

He makes tricky Dickie look like Honest Abe.

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Alan Simpson @simmofrombrissie.bsky.social · Jun 14

Nice pic mate. Thanks also for all the metadata as well.