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@demwar.bsky.social
Once described in HuffPost as “one of the brightest minds on the planet”… (true) but I’m pretty sure that journo was high. (also true).
Founder MiVote | Global Democracy Activist | Author | Dilettante polymath
📍Bunurong, Turrbal and Yuggera Country.
Founder MiVote | Global Democracy Activist | Author | Dilettante polymath
📍Bunurong, Turrbal and Yuggera Country.
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@demwar.bsky.social
· Mar 31
Vote like your best mate is indigenous, your daughter is gay, your uncle is on NDIS, your brother is on the poverty line, your neighbour is an immigrant and your kids have to live on this planet for decades after you leave.
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‘Here’s the final irony. Conspiracy theorists and climate deniers insist governments are exaggerating the threat. In reality, the evidence increasingly suggests the opposite.’
theconversation.com/a-uk-climate...
theconversation.com/a-uk-climate...
A UK climate security report backed by the intelligence services was quietly buried – a pattern we’ve seen many times before
Governments have been warned about climate change for 70 years. They’re still suppressing the worst news.
theconversation.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:36 PM
‘Here’s the final irony. Conspiracy theorists and climate deniers insist governments are exaggerating the threat. In reality, the evidence increasingly suggests the opposite.’
theconversation.com/a-uk-climate...
theconversation.com/a-uk-climate...
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Next time someone asks you about energy and land use, maybe remind them that the ~35 million acres that currently grow corn for ethanol in the US could produce ~15 PWh per year of electricity from solar photovoltaics. That's ~3.5 times more than *total annual generation from all US power plants*.
February 1, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Next time someone asks you about energy and land use, maybe remind them that the ~35 million acres that currently grow corn for ethanol in the US could produce ~15 PWh per year of electricity from solar photovoltaics. That's ~3.5 times more than *total annual generation from all US power plants*.
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The tinfoil hat stuff is frying my brain. We're back to hot tips from Sidney Powell, the CIA supercomputer, Italian satellites & the ghost of Hugo Chavez. And a claim by a disgraced falconer that Osama bin Laden is still alive?
Can't they just pick *one* conspiracy theory about 2020?
Can't they just pick *one* conspiracy theory about 2020?
Trump Gets the 2020 Election Loon Gang Back Together
Plus: Dan Bongino’s angry return to the podcast studio.
www.thebulwark.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:34 PM
The tinfoil hat stuff is frying my brain. We're back to hot tips from Sidney Powell, the CIA supercomputer, Italian satellites & the ghost of Hugo Chavez. And a claim by a disgraced falconer that Osama bin Laden is still alive?
Can't they just pick *one* conspiracy theory about 2020?
Can't they just pick *one* conspiracy theory about 2020?
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ICE Agent Scores Easy Win By Deporting Own Family https://theonion.com/ice-agent-scores-easy-win-by-deporting-own-family/
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
ICE Agent Scores Easy Win By Deporting Own Family https://theonion.com/ice-agent-scores-easy-win-by-deporting-own-family/
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You can look at the Epstein files and conclude that only bad people have billions of dollars, but I think it’s also possible that having billions of dollars cauterizes your humanity
February 3, 2026 at 6:56 PM
You can look at the Epstein files and conclude that only bad people have billions of dollars, but I think it’s also possible that having billions of dollars cauterizes your humanity
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A heavily redacted cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
![Single frame. Title: “[redacted]” A line of early teen? girls looking at the viewer. Behind them, silhouettes of four generic men, some with hand on shoulders of the girls, which have been through six iterations of redaction to satisfy the newspaper’s lawyers that none are identifiable.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:udzkh2jubo3w6ei42ftanhhj/bafkreic3fp5yp3asvebljrnnzovrw5a5nljp57bgxoyzh6z33m3qczpn4u@jpeg)
February 3, 2026 at 8:45 PM
A heavily redacted cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
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Hate it when a portly man in a straw boater says “why I oughta...” but then doesn’t say what he oughta.
November 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Hate it when a portly man in a straw boater says “why I oughta...” but then doesn’t say what he oughta.
Again and for the cheap seats, the Epstein scandal is in part a child rape and human trafficking story and in part an espionage and treason story.
Trump sits atop both.
Trump sits atop both.
February 3, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Again and for the cheap seats, the Epstein scandal is in part a child rape and human trafficking story and in part an espionage and treason story.
Trump sits atop both.
Trump sits atop both.
To be clear these are donations from lobby groups, billionaires and corporations for policy manipulation.
No average citizen in their right mind would send these pissants any money.
No average citizen in their right mind would send these pissants any money.
The major political parties hoovered up at least $130 million in donations and other funds from undisclosed sources over the past financial year, new analysis has shown.
Major parties collect over $130m in dark money donations
www.crikey.com.au
February 3, 2026 at 9:14 PM
To be clear these are donations from lobby groups, billionaires and corporations for policy manipulation.
No average citizen in their right mind would send these pissants any money.
No average citizen in their right mind would send these pissants any money.
Do not be afraid to protest in Sydney. Let the world know that we won’t accept fascist control here.
Let’s be super clear.
Disallowing a protest of a foreign leader who has been an enthusiastic participant in a genocide leading to international warrants for the arrest of members of his government, is the most undemocratic, unAustralian and fascist action I have ever seen in Australia.
Rise. ✊🏽
Disallowing a protest of a foreign leader who has been an enthusiastic participant in a genocide leading to international warrants for the arrest of members of his government, is the most undemocratic, unAustralian and fascist action I have ever seen in Australia.
Rise. ✊🏽
February 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Do not be afraid to protest in Sydney. Let the world know that we won’t accept fascist control here.
Let’s be super clear.
Disallowing a protest of a foreign leader who has been an enthusiastic participant in a genocide leading to international warrants for the arrest of members of his government, is the most undemocratic, unAustralian and fascist action I have ever seen in Australia.
Rise. ✊🏽
Disallowing a protest of a foreign leader who has been an enthusiastic participant in a genocide leading to international warrants for the arrest of members of his government, is the most undemocratic, unAustralian and fascist action I have ever seen in Australia.
Rise. ✊🏽
February 3, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Let’s be super clear.
Disallowing a protest of a foreign leader who has been an enthusiastic participant in a genocide leading to international warrants for the arrest of members of his government, is the most undemocratic, unAustralian and fascist action I have ever seen in Australia.
Rise. ✊🏽
Disallowing a protest of a foreign leader who has been an enthusiastic participant in a genocide leading to international warrants for the arrest of members of his government, is the most undemocratic, unAustralian and fascist action I have ever seen in Australia.
Rise. ✊🏽
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in which Mike Johnson attempts to scripture-splain to the [checks notes] Pope
Q: Pope Leo cited Matthew 25:35 to critique Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda. How would you respond to Pope Leo in scripture?
MIKE JOHNSON: Sovereign borders are biblical and right and just. It's not because we hate the people on the outside. It's because we love the people on the inside.
MIKE JOHNSON: Sovereign borders are biblical and right and just. It's not because we hate the people on the outside. It's because we love the people on the inside.
February 3, 2026 at 7:40 PM
in which Mike Johnson attempts to scripture-splain to the [checks notes] Pope
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I hope people understand what happened here. Yesterday in the late afternoon, Trump said that Putin had promised not to attack Ukraine in such a way that it would damage their heating. Then a few hours later, that is exactly what the Russians did in a massive attack.
Trump: "I did call up President Putin and he's agreed -- they have the same cold wave that we do, maybe different because it's pretty far away, but it's the equivalent. And Ukraine is a very cold country, much colder than us. I asked him if he wouldn't shoot for one week and he's agreed to do it."
February 3, 2026 at 3:44 PM
I hope people understand what happened here. Yesterday in the late afternoon, Trump said that Putin had promised not to attack Ukraine in such a way that it would damage their heating. Then a few hours later, that is exactly what the Russians did in a massive attack.
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"The more votes that came in, the further behind they got. The only explanation is fraud because who wouldn't vote for us?" is wild.
February 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
"The more votes that came in, the further behind they got. The only explanation is fraud because who wouldn't vote for us?" is wild.
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When he finally croaks — after the celebrations wind down — they should dig him up and keep impeaching him like the Cadaver Synod
Cadaver Synod - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 3, 2026 at 3:43 AM
When he finally croaks — after the celebrations wind down — they should dig him up and keep impeaching him like the Cadaver Synod
Hahaha the Financial Times disallowing comments because it knows in everyone fucking hates financiers and their complicity in every shitty thing that is happening right now.
Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler sought Jeffrey Epstein’s help to secure a top job at Facebook just months before the sex offender’s arrest, and advised him on how to respond to press coverage of his crimes. ft.trib.al/P3CyJeg
February 3, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Hahaha the Financial Times disallowing comments because it knows in everyone fucking hates financiers and their complicity in every shitty thing that is happening right now.
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Talk about a wolf in sheep’s clothing - during the last election the former Liberal MP (in my seat) Jason Falinski fronted what he called a grassroots movement to attack Teal MPs who advocate climate action - turns out it was entirely funded by the Coal Industry.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Exclusive Brethren members, Gina Rinehart donate to right-wing group Advance
Clive Palmer was Australia’s biggest political donor, pouring $53 million into his failed campaign, while Coal Australia donated millions to third-party “grassroots” campaigns.
www.smh.com.au
February 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Talk about a wolf in sheep’s clothing - during the last election the former Liberal MP (in my seat) Jason Falinski fronted what he called a grassroots movement to attack Teal MPs who advocate climate action - turns out it was entirely funded by the Coal Industry.
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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YES! YES!
Musk's X office in France raided by Paris prosecutor
The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.
www.bbc.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:13 AM
YES! YES!
Things Anthony Albanese refuses to stand against (over and over again):
Genocide
The US military industrial complex
War criminals
Gambling industry
Climate destruction
Palantir
Murdoch media
Negative gearing
Sovereign risk
Democratic erosion
Genocide
The US military industrial complex
War criminals
Gambling industry
Climate destruction
Palantir
Murdoch media
Negative gearing
Sovereign risk
Democratic erosion
February 3, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Things Anthony Albanese refuses to stand against (over and over again):
Genocide
The US military industrial complex
War criminals
Gambling industry
Climate destruction
Palantir
Murdoch media
Negative gearing
Sovereign risk
Democratic erosion
Genocide
The US military industrial complex
War criminals
Gambling industry
Climate destruction
Palantir
Murdoch media
Negative gearing
Sovereign risk
Democratic erosion
So the thing about guillotines….
February 3, 2026 at 7:04 AM
So the thing about guillotines….
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He is a liar
He is a cheat
He is corrupt
He is a predator
He is a rapist
He is a murderer
He is an inside trader
He is a child sex trafficker
He is an insurrectionist
HE IS A TRAITOR.
He is a cheat
He is corrupt
He is a predator
He is a rapist
He is a murderer
He is an inside trader
He is a child sex trafficker
He is an insurrectionist
HE IS A TRAITOR.
February 3, 2026 at 7:02 AM
He is a liar
He is a cheat
He is corrupt
He is a predator
He is a rapist
He is a murderer
He is an inside trader
He is a child sex trafficker
He is an insurrectionist
HE IS A TRAITOR.
He is a cheat
He is corrupt
He is a predator
He is a rapist
He is a murderer
He is an inside trader
He is a child sex trafficker
He is an insurrectionist
HE IS A TRAITOR.
Dr Oz as trustworthy as the Wizard of Oz
They want us working earlier and til we die to pay for their tax cuts for the rich. Supervillains.
February 3, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Dr Oz as trustworthy as the Wizard of Oz