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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 28m

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Peter Relph ᴀᴜ @peterrelph.bsky.social · 1h

So this year's prize goes to the CIA, but because they can't be here tonight, it is being accepted on their behalf by Maria Corina Machado

Reuters @reuters.com · 23h

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 1h

Bit of a conundrum for Trump, isn't it? Normally he would vindictively strike back against someone who took his Nobel Peace Prize from him. But she is the CIA's agent in Caracas. And she was very smart about it. Immediately phoned him, lathered the praise on, and deferred to him.

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 3h

The most singularly divisive and partisan President that America has ever seen!

JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 7h

But surely 'the pettiest man in the world' wouldn't hold off doing anything on that basis?

JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 7h

And, man, has he got some buttons!

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Trevor Roberts @azure-r.bsky.social · 19h

No, he'll satisfy himself by attacking Venezuela, whence the winner came.

JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 19h

I'm sure there's no truth to the rumour that Trump is going to resume hostilities between Israel and Palestinians because he was snubbed for Nobel Peace Prize...despite the thousands of letters he wrote nominating himself.

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 19h

Pretty sure that was on the agenda regardless...

JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 19h

I'm sure there's no truth to the rumour that Trump is going to resume hostilities between Israel and Palestinians because he was snubbed for Nobel Peace Prize...despite the thousands of letters he wrote nominating himself.

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 1d

True. Although it would be nice if he already hated them before the prize.

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 1d

As long as it's someone that Trump absolutely loathes I'm fine with it.

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 1d

If that was the case then they have shredded the credibility of their own award. Especially as Trump moves US troops into US cities to act against US citizens.

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 1d

Trump trying to get the pieces in place and ignite the powder keg before the mid-terms...where a good result for GOP isn't anticipated.
And Albo tying us ever tighter to the #ShitShow unfolding in America. Terrible.

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Peggy Sanders @peggysanders.bsky.social · 1d

Waiting for US citizens to start using their guns on each other.

That’s Trump’s intention in order to declare a State of Emergency and military control. A coup d’état is currently being carried out as we watch.

Albanese has installed Trump’s war dept into Aust govt? Occupation by consent?

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 1d

That would be a level of shame from which no-one could ever recover!

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 2d

The trouble with all of the checks and balances built into the US system is that the designers couldn't anticipate a President as ruthless, amoral, unprincipled and lawless as Trump. His type was simply unimaginable to them.

#TrumpisaNationalDisgrace

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 2d

Great, isn't it?

One side will enthusiastically give away our democracy. The other side will let it fritter away thru weakness and compromise.

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 2d

I think they've resulted from weakness and attempts to appease...
Brereton...to involve and appease LNP in NACC creation
Williams...to get Murdoch onside with new ABC Chair
Segal...to keep Israeli lobby on side

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 2d

Albo, in his attempt to be all things to all people, and to upset absolutely no-one, has made some god-awful appointments!
NACC - Brereton
ABC - Williams
Anti-semitism - Segal

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 2d

As it stands #NACC is just a farce in which no trust can be placed at all.

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David Milner @davemilbo.bsky.social · 2d

As long as we get sausages in bread every three or four years, Australians are gonna sleepwalk their way through this fascistic global push. More of you need to be more serious, sooner rather than later.

Lucy Hamilton @lucyham.bsky.social · 2d

In the Trump era, this is terrifying. Apparently criticising capitalism 🥴🤣 is terrorism now in the US.
#Auspol

Australian Federal Police ®
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The AFP has set up new National Security Investigations (NSI) teams to target groups and individuals causing high levels of harm to Australia's social cohesion.
The NSI teams will work closely with state and territory police, law enforcement and national security partners to provide a coordinated, consistent and intelligence-led response to security threats, and also work on a global level through operations, capabilities and relationships with the international law enforcement intelligence community.
There are current and emerging groups dispersed across Australia and in some cases, overseas, who are eroding our country's social fabric by advocating hatred, fear, and humiliation. While many of these crimes may not meet the threshold of terrorism, the AFP has identified concerning behaviours which could escalate to politically-motivated violence or hate crimes, which seriously put the Australian community at risk.
There is no place for hate or violence in our communities and the AFP will defend and protect Australia and Australia's future from these threats.
Anyone with information about possible threats to the community or suspicious activity should make a report to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400. In an emergency or life-threatening situation, contact Triple

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 2d

Any push to round up 'terrorists' who are 'eroding our countries social fabric by promoting hatred, fear and humiliation' that doesn't start with clapping the handcuffs on Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch is just faux rubbish.

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 2d

Trump is putting the troops on the streets in major cities in order to provoke confrontation then, on that basis, invoke the Insurrection Bill to provoke further confrontation.

He's going to kill American citizens, isn't he?

#PedoPres #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice

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Jessica D. M. 🇺🇦 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇵🇦 🇬🇱 🪃 🟧 @jessicaperthwa.bsky.social · 3d

News Corp Australia chair says social media platforms are ‘true monsters’ and ‘torment our children’ | News Corporation | The Guardian share.google/9Q9RMbcNrekM.... Newscorpse is far worse! #Auspol #News

News Corp Australia chair says social media platforms are ‘true monsters’ and ‘torment our children’

Michael Miller also says media must unite against second ‘big steal’ by tech companies seeking changes to copyright law to access content for free

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JoeA @josepha.bsky.social · 3d

So Godzilla says that Shrek is a monster?

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