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Debra @debrafrew.bsky.social · 17h

No one likes to see their countries leaders associate with dictators, but here we are, you want to make friends with a regime that is bigoted and racists.

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Rhys Parton @rhysparton.bsky.social · 1d

If the Democrats understood the modern media landscape, they’d have made this.

But, we have a writers room of creatives putting in the good work, thank you team Daily Show.

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 2d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 2d

“They make a desert and call it peace.” - Tacitus

💔💔💔

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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 4d

Canaries.
My @smh cartoon.

Two scenes. 1: advisor to Albo at his desk: “Sir, I must inform you that our canaries-in-the-coal-mines of climate change, transparency, accountability and social equity are all looking sickly…” PM: “Hmm…”
Scene 2: Albo at a lectern with press around: “…and that’s why my government is proud to announce the development of a new SUPER BREED of canaries…”

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Dr Sally @drsally.bsky.social · 4d

They spoke the Truth
And the horrors are ongoing
Some people have forgotten what that is

Peggy Sanders @peggysanders.bsky.social · 4d

“Speakers at the rally in Bankstown last night told attendees waving Palestinian flags that Israel’s lethal campaign is grounded in decades of illegal occupation.”

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Rob Arnol @robertarnol.bsky.social · 4d

Timeline cleanse.

This deadly gingin jarjum.
🖤💛❤️

Keeping culture strong.

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Jenny Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithWatermelon🍉🍉 @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · 6d

Dr Jane Goodall filmed an interview in March 2025 with the understanding it would only be released after her death. This is her final message.

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Kent Parkstreet, Laird of Doofus @kentparkskeet.bsky.social · 6d

The thing is @albomp.bsky.social, the bombs have already been dropped, the earth has been salted, even if you act now it will be as empty as your past rhetoric on supporting Palestine.

#AusPol

Over half of Australians support sanctions on Israel and its leaders for ongoing attacks on Gaza, poll shows

Survey finds 57% of respondents agreed government should impose similar sanctions on Israel as those against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine

www.theguardian.com

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Rhys Parton @rhysparton.bsky.social · 7d

I hope for our friends in Aotearoa that their government is only one term and that voters remove them next year.

Andrew R @andrewr4.womcats.com · 7d

Cowardly announcing policy on a Sunday that underlines the total failure of this government’s policies.

Jobseeker: Parents earning more than $65k must support 18-19yo children www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Jobseeker: Parents earning more than $65k must support 18-19yo children

First announced at the Budget, the government had not at the time decided where to draw the line.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Rob Arnol @robertarnol.bsky.social · 7d

Seeing lots of posts from Americans complaining that authoritarianism has never been this bad by the government.
Bullshit!
The US government has always been the same, it’s just normally been citizens of other countries that pay the price. What you’re seeing is how your troops act in other places.

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Dr Sally @drsally.bsky.social · 7d

ANTIFA

Not a group
But a vital sentiment

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Garth-Gasu ガース in日本語 @gasugasu1984.bsky.social · 10d

GSF Leader strongly rejects IDF.

The words he speaks are the words that our leaders should be using. The action he & the others are taking are the action that our leaders should be taking. Instead they are mute & complicit.

His voice is the voice we need to hear

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John Delmenico @thebigjohnnyd.bsky.social · 10d

Social media managers talk about their strategies for the algorithm the way that ancient civilisations talked about their choices and sacrifices needed to appease the old gods for a bountiful harvest

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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 10d

Fat generals.
My @smh @theage cartoon.

Single frame. Scene of Pete Hesgeth on stage beside lectern in front of huge US flag. Hegseth says: “Under my command, there will be no more fat troops, generals and admirals in the halls of the Pentagon.” To his right is an elephant with an orange face and a long red tie.

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Kaya Wanu. @kayawanu.bsky.social · 11d

Never met a human rights abuser he doesn't love.

Albanese inviting filthy Saudi financiars to the table

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Dr Sally @drsally.bsky.social · 11d

Israel is an apartheid state and it’s perpetrating genocide on the colonised people otherwise known as Palestinians.
This is a fact
Too bad if you don’t like it
It’s time to stop Israel
It is beyond time to stop Israel

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Paul Dutton @pdutts68.bsky.social · 11d

#FreyaFucksUp
How can anyone watch this utter dribble of a network.
I hope every one targeted and offended seeks compensation.

youtu.be/MwH3hNLGDS0?...

Sky News show gets cancelled after shocking comments | Media Watch

YouTube video by ABC News In-depth

youtu.be

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Paul Dutton @pdutts68.bsky.social · 11d

THIS!!!!!!
🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️🔽🔽

stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 11d

Int. law expert Chris Sidoti says those coming to Australia who served in the IDF & had “any involvement in the war in Gaza” should be treated as a “suspect”
“A suspect who should be investigated & if the evidence warrants it, prosecuted & if a court is satisfied, convicted!”💯 #NPC

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Paul Dutton @pdutts68.bsky.social · 12d

Can Albanese STFU about what’s needed to protect Palestine from colonial genocide he and the rest of the west permit and fund militarily.
Just fuck off!
You have no true humanity in anything politically motivated.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Live: Albanese urges 'all parties' to engage with Trump's Gaza plan

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomes US President Donald Trump's proposal to end Israel's war on Gaza. Follow live.

www.abc.net.au

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Paul Dutton @pdutts68.bsky.social · 12d

You just know any agreement with criminal genocidal israel will involve trump getting lands from Palestine.
#TwoCreepAgreement #FreePalestine #Shutdownisrael

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Dr Sally @drsally.bsky.social · 12d

There’s actually a civil war underway in the USA

I’ve never been more gobsmacked by America
And
I’m often astounded by that sinkhole

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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 12d

Intrepid.
My @smh @theage cartoon.

Single frame. Albo in a bathtub marked HMAS ROYAL SUBJECT in bathroom, with UK and Australian flags. White towel tied to a rod as a “sail”. Albo looking through telescope the wrong way, shouts “STEADY AS SHE GOES!”

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Kaya Wanu. @kayawanu.bsky.social · 12d

Crying for all the discarded old ladies that birthed a nation.
Why don't Australians like old people, or young people, or black people or Brown people.
They even treat thier own like dirt.

Nobody Deserves Poverty @nobodyinpoverty.bsky.social · 12d

By age 80, over a third of women — 36 per cent — are living in poverty

Looming crisis for older Australian women who will retire into poverty if no urgent action taken, new report finds

#NobodyDeservesPoverty
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Older Australian women could retire in poverty, new report says

Women's super balances are disproportionately impacted by events later in life, in addition to childcare duties, which could mean serious financial problems, research from Super Members Council (SMC) ...

www.abc.net.au

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Debra @debrafrew.bsky.social · 12d

Not could retire in poverty, are retiring in poverty. If it was not for my brother letting me stay with him, I would be living in my car.

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Rob Arnol @robertarnol.bsky.social · 14d

🤔👍🏾

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