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Jim

@jim1984.bsky.social

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Adelaide, Australia. Kindness matters. A firm believer in social democracy. Paying close attention to the world and I love the many great young, and not so young, people in it. There is much goodness in this world despite the ugliness of the oligarchy.

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Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · 17h

Is this real?

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grahamghammer on Instagram: "This is fucking insane. Madness. And they all sit there like it’s fine. This is the United States. The whole goddamn country was bo…"

This is fucking insane. Madness. And they all sit there like it’s fine. This is the United States. The whole goddamn country was born flipping the bird to King George for pulling this exact shit. And now? We’re just bending over for a two-bit real estate developer in a red tie? You gotta be out of your fucking mind.View all 13,278 comments

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Mark Gongloff @markgongloff.bsky.social · 8d

"Spain’s rapid renewables build-out means its power prices were set by fossil generation just 19% of the time, down from 75% in 2019. As a result, wholesale electricity was almost a third cheaper than the EU average"

Imagine having cheaper power

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Spain’s Renewable-Energy Boom Loosens Gas’s Grip on Power Prices

Soaring renewables output in Spain is weakening gas’s grip on electricity prices, setting the country apart from much of Europe where fossil fuels still dictate the cost of power.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 5d

Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger: "The state of emergency is in AMERICA, not Chicago. It's birthed from this president and his admin's reign of terror."

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Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · 4d

Cancellation of the USA right to co-host upcoming FIFA World Cup, and hosting the 2028 summer Olympics, would be an appropriate message for the world to send to USA. Either that or countries withdraw their teams from the events.

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Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · 5d

I don’t know. Definitely not LNP and I think we can only hope that strong independents and perhaps community action, instead of apathy, drives change. Some Europeans (eg Italians) are taking huge public action re Gaza. Maybe the same type of action is needed here for these issues.

Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · 5d

Time to go Albo. His inaction on this, NACC, Gambling industry and the Gas industry is not only heartbreaking but socially and fiscally reckless.

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Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · 6d

I think we need a Royal Commision into the media landscape in Australia with a view to ensuring balanced reporting, removal of propaganda and the media role in challenging any blatant lies by politicians and corporates.

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Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · 8d

This springs to mind -

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Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · 12d

Then give him a chance as there is a huge MAGA audience to reach.

Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · 12d

It beggars belief that his experience is so real. I believe him and am troubled to realise that base racism is so entrenched in the legal profession where facts and reasonable doubt should prosper.

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Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks for sharing this interesting and balanced story.

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Ana @andromeda-m31ae.bsky.social · 23d

Stumbled onto this post in FB today in which author Oliver Kornetske aptly describes the fetid turd in the White House and the America that chose him.

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Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @disavowtrump20.bsky.social · 16d

🚨NEW: Kerry Kennedy has announced Late Show Host Stephen Colbert is the recipient of the 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award for his advocacy for free speech and speaking truth to power.

REPOST to congratulate Colbert on this honor!

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Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · 19d

A great framing on who we are, relevant when released, and so much more relevant now. Thanks for sharing this unfamiliar, to me, quote.

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Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · 26d

This is a most impressive, and short, sermon

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Bluesky Fanatic @blueskyfanatic.bsky.social · 27d

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Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · 26d

Meanwhile, in Australia, the Murdoch press is desperately trying to blame the trans community. Snippet of article ….

Kirk murder suspect 'in relationship with trans roommate' Tyler Robinson's flatmate is cooperating with police over Charlie Kirk's murder as the FBI probes whether pro-trans and online groups knew in advance about the plan to kill him.

Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · 27d

Don’t waste your time arguing with idiots as they will beat you with their superior experience!

Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · Sep 11

Norfolk Island, Pacific Ocean, home to descendants of relocated Pitcairn Islanders including descendants of Mutiny on the Bounty. Unlike some of its brutal penal settlement past, it is now tranquil, beautiful and relaxing.

Jim @jim1984.bsky.social · Sep 10

Sign the petition calling for a National Firearms Register – a reform first pledged in 1996 that is critical to preventing future tragedies in Australia.

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