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IrmaGherd

@irmagherd.bsky.social

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Left atheist skeptic sweary Boomer. Nobel laureate in knitting. RN & RMN since 1977 but not 'just a nurse'. Posts about health & politics. Friend of Science In Medicine. GetUp puppet

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 3h

Yes, everyone is getting books for Xmas except for Mr Gherd.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 4h

"Keane and Riemer...have argued that criticizing Zionism or Israel is not racist hate speech."

It is ludicrous that this commonsense position should have to be defended in court.

And shows just how far the Israel lobby will go to silence their critics. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

University of Sydney argues academic’s article not racist against Jewish people as ‘Zionism is a political concept’

Case taken by academics against two colleagues and the university is considered a major test case for hate speech in Australia

www.theguardian.com

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 4h

So why do you assume everybody is American?

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 4h

So why would you give tax cuts to wealthy people when you can't afford to provide existing services?

IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 4h

@squigglyrick.bsky.social I voted for your book Mean Streak for the NIB Mark & Evette Moran Literary Award and I won a copy of the 5 shortlisted books!
Good luck to you too.

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 7h

So where do the funds for Social Security come from?
The tax on it couldn't possible fund it.

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Rosie de Kat 🌱🍉🍉 @rosiedekat.bsky.social · 12h

I would go so far as to say suspend Israel from all International Competitions eg. Cycling, Olympics
Eurovision to name but a few.

‘Suspend Israel now’: Gaza ceasefire fails to quash calls for football ban

Activists campaign to suspend Israel from European football, calling for accountability for genocide.

aje.io

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 11h

So on brand.

darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 22h

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 11h

I think lying is his default, even if he is senile.

IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 11h

a man in a suit and tie is saying " it 's not fair "

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is saying " it 's not fair "

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 11h

The interview was to be part of this investigative piece on Australian show 4 Corners which airs tonight Australian time.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

As Trump's wealth skyrockets, accusations of conflicts of interest mount

Donald Trump's wealth has skyrocketed since his return to the White House nine months ago, leading to accusations that he is profiting from the presidency.

www.abc.net.au

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 12h

Exactly the same as he did to Australian Broadcasting Corporation journalist @johnthelyonsden.bsky.social a couple of weeks ago.
Trump didn't like his question about how much wealthier he is since he's been President.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD_X...

Trump threatens ABC journalist John Lyons: 'You are hurting Australia'

YouTube video by Guardian Australia

www.youtube.com

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 1d

Also frequent flyers.

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 1d

We met a couple of pakeha women in Africa recently and they tried to tell our guide that Maoris get better healthcare.
They didn't know I had a background in epidemiology.
I asked what the statistics were for life expectancy, infant mortality and cardiovascular events.
They didn't know.
#racists

IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 1d

Same.

IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 1d

Pure genius Pup.

Pup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING
Anthony Albanese approves 50 million dollar funding for new wing of the Australian War Memorial to honour those who served in the Conflicts of Interest.
The collection is expected to include a display of at least 16 of Paul Brereton’s hats
#auspol

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 1d

Done.

IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 1d

I have to wonder why this person who is married is following me and 1K other women.
Maybe its not really him?

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 1d

Absolutely.
#SundayShot covers topics in detail that #Insiders won't discuss at all.
Chris Hedges being cancelled by #NPC.
The reach & influence of #Zionists
David Pocock being banned by #ParliamentarySportsClub
The complete failure of #NACC

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 1d

After the discussion about NACC's lack of activity on Robodebt and Albo's failure to do anything about it I'm starting to think Morrison has something on him.
Pretty sure Morrison is one of the 6 in the sealed section.
Great show too, although a little disappointed I didn't get to see your face.

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 2d

And that is what you want to hear!
Good for you.

IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah, who writes exceptional when they mean normal?

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 2d

Exceptional is a strange word to use when everything is within normal parameters.
If a real physician wrote that, it would say unexceptional.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

Trump got a Covid vaccine today.

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 2d

OK and then I am replanting my gardenias.

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IrmaGherd @irmagherd.bsky.social · 2d

That she deliberately ripped to make her point. She only had 3 things in the bag.