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dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

Pathetic ...

#OpenAI #AI #AIBubble #SamAltman #Advertising #ChatGPT

Tweet from Open AI about introducing advertising to ChatGPT

January 17, 2026 at 2:04 AM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

The Neo Nazi embrace of Israel is something I'm still trying to get my head around ... It's either enemy of my enemy taken to extremes or these people seriously need someone to buy them a history book (and read it to them).

#nazis #demonstrators #tattoos #auspol

January 16, 2026 at 10:29 PM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

Anyone know how to nominate an article for an award? This brilliant piece from #SBS definitely deserves a Walkley or a Pulitzer...

#journalism #legacymedia

After a scorching heatwave, some Australians woke to a cool change. Here's why
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

After a scorching heatwave, some Australians woke to a cool change. Here's why

The Bureau of Meteorology says the cool change will bring a variety of weather.

www.sbs.com.au

January 11, 2026 at 4:31 AM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

Pathetic ...

#auspol #AdelaideFestival

Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 10d

Absolutely disgraceful.

The Adelaide Festival has cancelled Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from appearing.

As the Board responsible for the Adelaide Festival organisation and all Adelaide Writers’ Week events, staff, volunteers and participants, we have today advised scheduled writer Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah that the Board has formed the judgment that we do not wish to proceed with her scheduled appearance at next month’s Writers’ Week.

Whilst we do not suggest in any way that Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah’s or her writings have any connection with the tragedy at Bondi, given her past statements we have formed the view that it would not be culturally sensitive to continue to program her at this unprecedented time so soon after Bondi.

The Board has also now formally established a sub-committee to oversee the ongoing Board-led review, and guide decisions about Adelaide Writers’ Week in the near and longer terms. This includes ongoing engagement with relevant Government agencies and the appointment and/or advice of external experts.

This suite of decisions has been taken with the genuine view that they provide the best opportunity for the success and support of the Adelaide Festival, for Adelaide Writers’ Week and the communities we seek to serve and engage.

We understand these Board decisions will likely be disappointing to many in our community. We also recognise our request to Dr Abdel-Fattah will be labelled and will cause discomfort and pressure to other participants. These decisions have not been taken lightly.

Our only request is that our community is respectful to our staff and volunteers who have not formed part of our decision-making process and deserve nothing but ongoing support for their excellent work.

We have communicated our decisions to the State Government after having regular discussions post the tragic events at Bondi. The Board and Senior Executive will be communicating with all Adelaide Writers’ Week participants in coming days, along with other key stakeholders.

We hope to see you at Adelaide Writers’ Week.

The Adelaide Festival Board

January 8, 2026 at 2:57 AM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

When the bland voice of "balanced journalism" normalizes insanity...

#trump #greenland #legacymedia #sbs

Headline from sbs story "Behind Trump's controversial push to acquire Greenland."

January 7, 2026 at 11:30 PM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

This is the face of the new muscular, masculine American leadership.

#trump #maga

Close up of Trump Trump while speaking to the Republican caucus grimacing strangely with his closed fists raised like he's cheering at a sporting event.

January 7, 2026 at 2:54 AM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

#trump #venezuela #oil #war

Cartoon showing US soldiers raising an oil derrick in the same style as the flag raising in Iwa Jima in WWII.

January 5, 2026 at 8:49 AM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

Sure, over 100 000 people died and much of the country ended up in the hands of ISIS but ...

"George Bush admitted the intelligence used as the basis for invading Iraq had been "wrong" - but defended his decision because it removed Saddam Hussein."

#iraq #isis

www.theguardian.com/world/2005/d...

Bush admits Iraq intelligence was wrong

The US president, George Bush, today admitted much of the intelligence used as the basis for invading Iraq had been "wrong" - but defended his decision to go to war because it removed Saddam Hussein.

www.theguardian.com

January 5, 2026 at 2:46 AM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

Commentator just said "Trump isn't motivated by ideology. He's motivated by power and money."

#Venezuela #trump #war #money #power

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwig...

Trump makes FATAL MISTAKE with Venezuela invasion

YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen

www.youtube.com

January 4, 2026 at 4:58 AM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

I wonder if "evidence" that Valenzuela influenced the 2020 election will turn up? Or Maduro will be offered a sweetheart deal if he goes public claiming that they helped the Democrats cheat.

With this insane govt literally anything is possible.

#trump #venezuela #lies #war

January 4, 2026 at 1:51 AM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

Here's a fun fact.

15 of the 9/11 hijackers were from Saudi Arabia, two were from UAE, one was from Egypt and one was from Lebanon.

In response to the attack the US invaded Iraq.

Have a nice day.

#uspol #iraq #war #GeorgeBush #war

Street fighting in Iraq. Man holds a rocket propelled grande with burning vehicles in the background.

January 3, 2026 at 10:31 PM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

The American people are about to see what an amateur military invasion looks like.

#trump #uspol #Venezuela #war

January 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

#FIFA how's that decision to award #Trump the FIFA Peace Prize looking?

#Venezuela #war

www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

Venezuelan president Maduro captured and flown out of country following ‘large scale’ US attack, Trump says – live

US president says ‘the United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela’

www.theguardian.com

January 3, 2026 at 11:01 AM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

Last time the US attacked a country they at least had the decency to produce some fake evidence that it was a threat, this is just insane.

#trump #uspol #venezuela

January 3, 2026 at 10:35 AM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

My #AI prediction for 2026... The hype will reach a ridiculous fever pitch and even the mainstream media will have to become somewhat critical.

#chatgpt #aislop #samaltman

Screen shot of article titled Three years after OpenAI changed the world with chatgpt, CEO Sam Altman warns They are getting dangerous.

January 2, 2026 at 10:36 PM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

BYD overtakes Tesla as the number one EV brand despite being locked out of the US market.

Looks like Elon gave the most expensive Nazi salute ever in 2025.

#BYD #Tesla #ev #elonmusk #nazis

www.wired.com/story/byd-tr...

Tesla Loses Its EV Crown to BYD as Sales Keep Dropping

Full-year electric vehicle sales figures have dropped for 2025, revealing China’s BYD is now officially global top dog.

www.wired.com

January 2, 2026 at 8:54 PM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

It was a tough choice, but this is my favourite headline for 2025.

#Tesla #ElonMusk #lies

Screen shot of article "Telsa (TSLA) stock surges on Elon's lies despite disastrous earnings. The image below shows Elon Musk with a microphone in one had and a young child in the other.

December 31, 2025 at 12:03 AM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

The latest piece of ridiculous AI boosting comes from the Guardian ...

#AI #AIhype

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

AI showing signs of self-preservation and humans should be ready to pull plug, says pioneer

Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio warns against granting legal rights to cutting-edge technology

www.theguardian.com

December 30, 2025 at 11:36 PM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

My prediction for 2026: Australia's oligarch class will finally give up on the #LNP and the #legacymedia and coordinate with the global far-right. Hence, we're already seeing defections from the LNP to parties like #PHON

#auspol

Screenshot of headline "Pauline Hanson travelled to US on Gina Rinehart's private jet to attend CPAC"

December 29, 2025 at 11:52 PM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

Person of the year 2025 ...

#Trump #ICE #MAGA #PersonOfTheYear

The Onion @theonion.com · 20d

MAGA Voter Assumed Trump Would Only Deport People On List She Mailed To White House https://theonion.com/maga-voter-assumed-trump-would-only-deport-people-on-list-she-mailed-to-white-house/

December 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM

dee_le_brun

@deelebrun.bsky.social

If this goes ahead I'm through with Labor.

#auspol #nswpol

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Minns government ‘actively’ considering if Jewish security group should be armed after Bondi attack

NSW premier also announces police will carry long-arm rifles at major New Year’s Eve event in Sydney

www.theguardian.com

December 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM

Reposted by dee_le_brun

suzette sommer

@suzette.bsky.social

Good description:

dee_le_brun @deelebrun.bsky.social · 20d

Yarvin is similar to Aleksandr Dugin in Russia. His aim is to give an intellectual veneer to populism. His so-called philosophy is a bunch of borrowed ideas refashioned to make every fash idea that comes into the head of silicon valley tech bros feel like genius.

December 28, 2025 at 5:38 AM