A Scot in Oz
@garybryson.bsky.social
Lefty troublemaker and recovering Glaswegian, living in the glorious Blue Mountains west of Sydney. No DMs, please.
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www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Not a word about Aboriginal deaths in custody (33 in 2025)
Not a word about DV deaths (58 women and 15 men in 2025)
Not a word about homelessness (who knows what misery)
Not a word about kids who go to sleep hungry.
Israel's voice to parliament.
Not a word about Aboriginal deaths in custody (33 in 2025)
Not a word about DV deaths (58 women and 15 men in 2025)
Not a word about homelessness (who knows what misery)
Not a word about kids who go to sleep hungry.
Israel's voice to parliament.
More than 60 prominent sportspeople call for federal royal commission after Bondi attack
Tennis figure Lleyton Hewitt, Olympic gold medallists Jessica Fox and Ian Thorpe, and ex-Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke among open letter’s signatories
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 7:16 AM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Not a word about Aboriginal deaths in custody (33 in 2025)
Not a word about DV deaths (58 women and 15 men in 2025)
Not a word about homelessness (who knows what misery)
Not a word about kids who go to sleep hungry.
Israel's voice to parliament.
Not a word about Aboriginal deaths in custody (33 in 2025)
Not a word about DV deaths (58 women and 15 men in 2025)
Not a word about homelessness (who knows what misery)
Not a word about kids who go to sleep hungry.
Israel's voice to parliament.
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I want to help make a government that isn’t evil and works so well that you don’t really think about it
I don’t know exactly what I’m looking for in a politician but not having every day be a nightmare of horrors would be pretty high up so someone should run on that
January 4, 2026 at 2:38 AM
I want to help make a government that isn’t evil and works so well that you don’t really think about it
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#GVerse Massive march in NYC against #Shit4Brain's war on Venezuela
January 3, 2026 at 11:52 PM
#GVerse Massive march in NYC against #Shit4Brain's war on Venezuela
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putin is already pretty unconstrained in ukraine (the people saying "zelensky is next" seem unaware russia has tried to kill him many times). the bigger danger is it emboldens putin to step up sabotage and hybrid warfare in europe
January 3, 2026 at 3:22 PM
putin is already pretty unconstrained in ukraine (the people saying "zelensky is next" seem unaware russia has tried to kill him many times). the bigger danger is it emboldens putin to step up sabotage and hybrid warfare in europe
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It’s not about drugs. If it was, Trump wouldn’t have pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
January 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
It’s not about drugs. If it was, Trump wouldn’t have pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
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Errrrrrrr.... could we get some more detail on that?
We know it'll take some time to get things back into order, but we *do* have an elected president, Eduardo González so the sooner he's sworn in, the better.
We know it'll take some time to get things back into order, but we *do* have an elected president, Eduardo González so the sooner he's sworn in, the better.
January 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Errrrrrrr.... could we get some more detail on that?
We know it'll take some time to get things back into order, but we *do* have an elected president, Eduardo González so the sooner he's sworn in, the better.
We know it'll take some time to get things back into order, but we *do* have an elected president, Eduardo González so the sooner he's sworn in, the better.
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Tulsi Gabbard in 2019:
"The United States needs to keep our hands off Venezuela... end these destructive and wasteful regime change wars... proven to cause more problems, increase suffering, increase instability for the people in the countries where we wage these wars. In Latin America especially".
"The United States needs to keep our hands off Venezuela... end these destructive and wasteful regime change wars... proven to cause more problems, increase suffering, increase instability for the people in the countries where we wage these wars. In Latin America especially".
January 3, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Tulsi Gabbard in 2019:
"The United States needs to keep our hands off Venezuela... end these destructive and wasteful regime change wars... proven to cause more problems, increase suffering, increase instability for the people in the countries where we wage these wars. In Latin America especially".
"The United States needs to keep our hands off Venezuela... end these destructive and wasteful regime change wars... proven to cause more problems, increase suffering, increase instability for the people in the countries where we wage these wars. In Latin America especially".
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Trump has just announced he is going to RUN another country (with or without boots on the ground) to ensure oil flows for US companies.
Yes, there’s still people - including in Latin America - pretending this is about Maduro winning elections or not.
How is a Trump occupation any more legitimate?
Yes, there’s still people - including in Latin America - pretending this is about Maduro winning elections or not.
How is a Trump occupation any more legitimate?
January 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Trump has just announced he is going to RUN another country (with or without boots on the ground) to ensure oil flows for US companies.
Yes, there’s still people - including in Latin America - pretending this is about Maduro winning elections or not.
How is a Trump occupation any more legitimate?
Yes, there’s still people - including in Latin America - pretending this is about Maduro winning elections or not.
How is a Trump occupation any more legitimate?
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Donald Trump cannot be trusted to lead America into war. He is unaccountable to America. He is lawless. He only seeks conflict to cover up for his failures. Congress must step up and reassert its power. No more forever wars.
January 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Donald Trump cannot be trusted to lead America into war. He is unaccountable to America. He is lawless. He only seeks conflict to cover up for his failures. Congress must step up and reassert its power. No more forever wars.
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If you’ve ever wondered what our U.S. service members would do when given an illegal order…now…you know. They all followed it.
January 3, 2026 at 8:42 PM
If you’ve ever wondered what our U.S. service members would do when given an illegal order…now…you know. They all followed it.
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It’s the United States that needs regime change.
January 3, 2026 at 6:27 PM
It’s the United States that needs regime change.
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Happening now: several hundred people are pouring into Chicago's downtown Federal Plaza.
It's 25 degrees outside.
Organizers are leading the crowd in a chant of, "no boots on the ground, no bombs in the air!"
Two protesters hold a large banner reading, "no war for Venezuela oil."
It's 25 degrees outside.
Organizers are leading the crowd in a chant of, "no boots on the ground, no bombs in the air!"
Two protesters hold a large banner reading, "no war for Venezuela oil."
January 3, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Happening now: several hundred people are pouring into Chicago's downtown Federal Plaza.
It's 25 degrees outside.
Organizers are leading the crowd in a chant of, "no boots on the ground, no bombs in the air!"
Two protesters hold a large banner reading, "no war for Venezuela oil."
It's 25 degrees outside.
Organizers are leading the crowd in a chant of, "no boots on the ground, no bombs in the air!"
Two protesters hold a large banner reading, "no war for Venezuela oil."
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This is how you do it. No preamble to swear to God you don't like Maduro.
January 3, 2026 at 9:23 PM
This is how you do it. No preamble to swear to God you don't like Maduro.
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Russia invades Ukraine. Western response: condemnation of war crimes, arming Ukraine, sanctions on Russia
USA invades Venezuela and kidnaps their president. Western response: Handwringing and forlock tugging
Israel commits genocide. Western response: Outright support for the genocide.
USA invades Venezuela and kidnaps their president. Western response: Handwringing and forlock tugging
Israel commits genocide. Western response: Outright support for the genocide.
January 3, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Russia invades Ukraine. Western response: condemnation of war crimes, arming Ukraine, sanctions on Russia
USA invades Venezuela and kidnaps their president. Western response: Handwringing and forlock tugging
Israel commits genocide. Western response: Outright support for the genocide.
USA invades Venezuela and kidnaps their president. Western response: Handwringing and forlock tugging
Israel commits genocide. Western response: Outright support for the genocide.
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Now that we’ve gotten Maduro illegally let’s all get back to work on releasing those million Epstein documents
January 3, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Now that we’ve gotten Maduro illegally let’s all get back to work on releasing those million Epstein documents
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Minns protest bans, hate speech measures, target Palestine peace protestors but yet to focus on Nazis.
@altmediawatch.bsky.social investigates Australian connections #azov #ukraine #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/are-nazis-in...
@altmediawatch.bsky.social investigates Australian connections #azov #ukraine #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/are-nazis-in...
Are nazis in Chris Minns hate speech sights ... or just Palestinian peace protestors? - Michael West
The Minns Government response to Bondi has focussed on anti-Israel protestors and hate speech but has ignored Ukrainian Nazis
michaelwest.com.au
January 2, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Minns protest bans, hate speech measures, target Palestine peace protestors but yet to focus on Nazis.
@altmediawatch.bsky.social investigates Australian connections #azov #ukraine #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/are-nazis-in...
@altmediawatch.bsky.social investigates Australian connections #azov #ukraine #auspol
michaelwest.com.au/are-nazis-in...
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Has Australia condemned the USA's illegal attack on Venezuela? Are we providing tactical or any other support?! The USA should be condemned as a tyrant nation conquering smaller nations for their resources. 😠 #USPolitics #Venezuela #auspol
January 3, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Has Australia condemned the USA's illegal attack on Venezuela? Are we providing tactical or any other support?! The USA should be condemned as a tyrant nation conquering smaller nations for their resources. 😠 #USPolitics #Venezuela #auspol
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So this piece of crap squatting in the White House has decided to engage us in war to gain oil. This is not about drugs. This is about control. This is about him not being held accountable for his crimes. How much does it take until we act against him?
January 3, 2026 at 8:52 AM
So this piece of crap squatting in the White House has decided to engage us in war to gain oil. This is not about drugs. This is about control. This is about him not being held accountable for his crimes. How much does it take until we act against him?
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When America abdicates its role as a defender of freedom and becomes the oppressor, it emboldens dictators everywhere.
We are about to learn some hard lessons.
One being how instrumental we used to be at preventing the world from descending into madness.
We are about to learn some hard lessons.
One being how instrumental we used to be at preventing the world from descending into madness.
January 3, 2026 at 3:07 PM
When America abdicates its role as a defender of freedom and becomes the oppressor, it emboldens dictators everywhere.
We are about to learn some hard lessons.
One being how instrumental we used to be at preventing the world from descending into madness.
We are about to learn some hard lessons.
One being how instrumental we used to be at preventing the world from descending into madness.
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BREAKING: Hope Returns as New Leaders Take Office in New York and Detroit
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BREAKING: Hope Returns as New Leaders Take Office in New York and Detroit
From New York to Detroit, historic swearing-ins mark a generational shift and a renewed belief that government can work for the people.
open.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM
BREAKING: Hope Returns as New Leaders Take Office in New York and Detroit
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I’ve been in or around politics for over a half-century now.
I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.
I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.
The Big Picture: How We Got Into This Mess, And How We Get Out of It | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 12:01 AM
I’ve been in or around politics for over a half-century now.
I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.
I’ve watched as corporations and the super-rich flooded D.C. with campaign cash and ransacked our system.
It won't be easy, but here’s how we break the corporate oligarchy and return power to the people.
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Excessive cutting back of nature strips’ tree canopy contributes to urban heat islands, damages trees, goes against expert advice, and costs ratepayers millions of dollars.
The Allan state govt needs to drop its evidence-free red tape and wind back regulations on suburban tree pruning.
The Allan state govt needs to drop its evidence-free red tape and wind back regulations on suburban tree pruning.
‘Extremely timid’: Expert slams state’s limited trial for power line tree pruning
Strict regulations that require severe pruning of street trees around power lines could be eased in a trial aimed at improving urban canopy cover.
www.theage.com.au
January 3, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Excessive cutting back of nature strips’ tree canopy contributes to urban heat islands, damages trees, goes against expert advice, and costs ratepayers millions of dollars.
The Allan state govt needs to drop its evidence-free red tape and wind back regulations on suburban tree pruning.
The Allan state govt needs to drop its evidence-free red tape and wind back regulations on suburban tree pruning.