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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
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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
#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.
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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Sprinters make the best bobsledders
In case you needed to see something NOT terrible tonight, we millennials will get to relive Cool Runnings as grown-ups!
January 22, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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In case you needed to see something NOT terrible tonight, we millennials will get to relive Cool Runnings as grown-ups!
January 22, 2026 at 4:51 AM
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So, the other day I wanted to reply to a post here on boosky with a very specific video which is below.

But...
I chose the wrong search terms.

Man sucking gut in on beach

Fat man gut sucking on beach

Pretty girl man sucking gut on beach

Im older than the internet, but hopelessly naive.

Enjoy
CLASSIC VIDEO! BRIT ON BEACH, BELLY SUCKED IN AD OUT FORGIRL
YouTube video by Chip Olt
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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[AI bubble bursts] billionaire tech bro: the stupid consumer did not understand it
January 22, 2026 at 2:42 AM
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If we want to beat the right wing populists, the key is COVID. The truth must come out and the rest will crumble.
January 22, 2026 at 9:18 AM
It's the same picture
#nzpol
January 22, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Fixed it!! #nzpol
January 22, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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While lots of the North Island is under a state of emergency flooding, is good to know Luxon is getting out there having a beer. Imagine the endless Jacinda MIA attacks from the righties ... #nzpol
January 22, 2026 at 2:23 AM
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Thinking of all those impacted by the slips at Mauao and those still unaccounted for. May all be found safely!

www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plent...
'Pretty big disaster': Violent shaking as hillside collapses onto campervans, building
Emergency services are desperately searching for people trapped under mountain of dirt.
www.nzherald.co.nz
January 21, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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Billionaires are looting the world.

We're not in a recession, we're in a robbery.

#TaxTheRich
January 21, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Suspect editorialising in the headline which doesn't show when you click through
#nzpol
the link to this article renders a card in bsky that looks like this img

but nowhere in the linked article is there the phrase "National MP's aren't sure what they want […]"

wtf?

#nzpol

www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...

archive dot today link

archive.ph/tLyHb
January 21, 2026 at 7:05 PM
We need to spend time ensuring family, friends, and colleagues are all properly enrolled prior to the 6 to 8 week campaigning run. Don't forget fam overseas!
this date matters, ACT NAT NZF will attempt to disenfranchise anyone who legitimately casts a special vote

#nzpol
January 21, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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The Australian Senate Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate & Energy has published my 75pp submission on the history of fossil capital's systemic global disinformation war via the #AtlasNetwork thinktanks against climate science, policy & clean energy.
www.aph.gov.au/DocumentStor...
January 21, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Diplomatic meetings while on holiday. Wonder if Winnie knew?
Great work mate

Look at this nugget from today's NZ Herald

"I had some contacts through an old think tank buddy who knew the person in the think tank over there that has been partial to part of [Milei’s] rise"
Why David Seymour’s summer break included a meeting with Argentina’s President and his gold-plated chainsaw
The Act leader was met with heavy scepticism when he turned up at the President's gates.
www.nzherald.co.nz
January 21, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Luxon today: “We won’t be working with Te Pāti Māori because they’ve got a separatist agenda”

Te Pati Māori today:
January 21, 2026 at 5:36 AM
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Sorry pretty boy but you must go either before the election or on the 8th.

Lots of posing and selfies but I am struggling to see if the country is going forward under your government.

Backwards on the track.

#nzpol
January 21, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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Remember the 38yo unexpectedly pregnant woman who had to deal with a terrorist massacre, a volcanic eruption and a global pandemic while raising a baby? Did anyone cut her one tenth of the slack this POS is getting?
January 20, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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I'm honestly so sick and heartbroken watching incredibly passionate, skilled, and qualified healthcare workers being so burnt by the funding cuts carried out by this government that they're leaving the healthcare system altogether. #nzpol
January 20, 2026 at 4:48 AM
This has a who would you vote for poll at the bottom of the article.
You know what to do
#nzpol
#nzpol Our Mood of the Workforce 2026 results are out. More than 3700 working people filled out the survey, and the message was clear: workers are struggling under the National-led Government. We need elected leaders that care about working New Zealanders, not just the wealthy and powerful.
Mood of the Workforce: ‘Virtually no praises for Luxon’s performance’
Move over boardroom executives, it’s time to hear what the blue collar workers think of the government, its leaders, and opposition MPs.
www.stuff.co.nz
January 21, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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This worries the crap out of me.

Read the attached document and try to counteract where you can.
#nzpol
CEO of New Zealand's Free Speech Union, in an interview with far-right newsfluencer, laid out what their targets would be over '26 (an election year). Would be foolish for initiatives, individuals, institutions, & identities here to not plan for significant harms, haranguing, & harassment. #nzpol
January 20, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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Not satire - 😬🤦🏻‍♀️
#nzpol
Interim advisory in place for Northland water CCO establishment | Far North District Council
www.fndc.govt.nz
January 20, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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Classic boardroom snow job.
This comedy sound familiar.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mI5...
How to Speak Like a Wanker at Work: Rule 3 - Be Passive Aggressive
YouTube video by Wankernomics
www.youtube.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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LUXON’S MAGIC PHONE: Christopher Luxon has a magic phone that he can listen through his cheek with. Maybe that’s why he never hears what New Zealanders really need? #nzpol #BHN @patbrittenden.bsky.social @chewienz.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 11:44 AM
So far, I've not seen articles on Greenland that ask why? Who benefits?
There's a geo-limited war already on Europe's east. Another front on the west in Greenland creates a pincer.
Who benefits from a weaker Europe spreading their defence spending across existing and 2nd front?
Ask these questions
"Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called for Europe’s defence spending surge to be channelled into Greenland’s economy and infrastructure, while strengthening Arctic security amid mounting US pressure in the region." www.euractiv.com/news/von-der...
Von der Leyen calls for EU defence funds to boost Arctic security | Euractiv
Prioritising Arctic military needs represents a new direction for the Commission
www.euractiv.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Fucks sake! This is not a big win. It's a measly stopgap
#nzpol
January 20, 2026 at 7:29 PM