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David Crabbe @oidatsmyleg.bsky.social · 1d

A few years ago this kind of risible behaviour would have been expected only of North Korea, now it's being lauded by cabinet members of the US government.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Rollins: "We had an amazing cabinet meeting. President Trump walked in before the cameras were there. We all stood up & gave him a two minute standing ovation. There's so much love in that room & respect & just appreciation for him. No one could do what that man is doing today. So I was so grateful"

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Jason Bailey @jasondashbailey.com · 1d

I know pulling this quote is borderline hackwork at this point but Jesus fucking CHRIST

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
― George Orwell, 1984

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Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 1d

Earlier this month, Reform UK members were spreading “concern” that Kilgraston, a former boarding school in Perthshire, was to be turned into accommodation for asylum seekers. Now, they’re lying about giving the developer "pause for thought". Quality journalism by @alasdairclark.bsky.social.

EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK figures linked to fake Kilgraston School asylum hotel rumours

A councillor for Nigel Farage's Reform UK shared a petition claiming the former private school would be turned into housing for asylum seekers.

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David Crabbe @oidatsmyleg.bsky.social · 2d

Looks like most Republicans are now complicit in the extrajudicial killings in the Carribbean which sets a dangerous precedent given Trump's unpredictability.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...

G.O.P. Blocks Bid to Halt Trump’s Attacks in the Caribbean Sea

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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 2d

More information on this to come today in Senate Estimates, where I am questioning the Department of Defence.

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Rachel Withers @rachelwithers.bsky.social · 3d

The fact Wong thinks she can just snark her way out of this is a sign of how normalised the relationships between politicians and lobbyists have become.

Like, of course the PM shouldn't be president of a registered lobby group that sells corporate members access to politicians? No shit??

Crikey @crikey.com.au · 3d

Independent Senator David Pocock and Labor's Penny Wong clashed in Senate estimates yesterday over whether the Parliamentary Sports Club could be considered a lobby group, as reported in Crikey last week. The club is registered as such, and lists Responsible Wagering Australia as one of its clients.

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David Marler @qldaah.bsky.social · 3d

Asked about troop deployment to Portland, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller declared US President Donald Trump to have plenary power or absolute control. He ceased talking but was still blinking indicating it was not a technical glitch. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Trump aide freezes on live TV after controversial claim about president

A Trump administration official faces criticism after allegedly claiming US President Donald Trump has "plenary authority" while on a live interview with CNN.

www.abc.net.au

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The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 3d

Exclusive: Anthony Albanese personally overruled a push in cabinet by then attorney-general Mark Dreyfus to give the National Anti-Corruption Commission wider discretion to hold public hearings. Jason Koutsoukis reports. satpa.pe/LIMpt0r

Exclusive: Anthony Albanese overruled push for public NACC hearings

The Saturday Paper can reveal that the prime minister and other ministers from NSW intervened in cabinet to constrain the operations of the country’s leading integrity body.

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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 3d

Only the military remains outside Trump’s grip. Despite the firing of several top officers—and his threat to fire more—the U.S. armed forces are still led by generals and admirals whose oath is to the Constitution, not the president. But for how long?

www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

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David Crabbe @oidatsmyleg.bsky.social · 3d

The UK government would appear to be complicit in genocide as they are failing to prevent arms sales from UK firms to Israel, including bombs.
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Israel's arms imports from UK hit record high values

YouTube video by Channel 4 News

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David Crabbe @oidatsmyleg.bsky.social · 4d

There's very little that can't be ruined by a 4WD.
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$4,502 fine triggers calls for crackdown at popular 4WD and camping beach

A local MP is spearheading the charge for change at this busy beach spot.

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David Clark @david-k-clark.bsky.social · 6d

The government insisted that the proscription of Palestine Action wasn’t about limiting pro-Palestinian protest, yet here they are with a measure transparently aimed at limiting pro-Palestinian protest. This is a political mess they have created for themselves with their own policies.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 6d

Police to get new powers to crack down on repeated protests, says Home Office

Move follows arrest of almost 500 people at latest pro-Palestinian demonstration in London on Saturday Ministers are to give police new powers to target repeated protests, aimed particularly at cracking down on demonstrations connected to Gaza, the Home Office has said. The announcement, made the morning after almost 500 people were arrested in London for expressing support for Palestine Action, a proscribed organisation, could allow police to order regular protests to take place at a different site. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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David Crabbe @oidatsmyleg.bsky.social · 6d

If even a modicum of this is verified, then she should sue.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags

Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water

www.theguardian.com

David Crabbe @oidatsmyleg.bsky.social · 6d

"They are evil".

And it'll come as no surprise that: 'The Albanese government has yet to respond to those recommendations (from 2023) and has been criticised for failing to act.'
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Couple lost $250k to gambling companies without placing a single bet

Nick and Aimee Mazza's hard-earned cash was gambled away by a man they thought was investing it. Bookmakers encouraged him to keep betting.

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The Saturday Paper @thesaturdaypaper.com.au · 7d

While not yet directly challenging Sussan Ley, Andrew Hastie is attempting to outline what could loosely be described as his vision for the country. However, he is being very divisive, not only within the Coalition, but also across the Australian community. satpa.pe/zY9NARC

Andrew Hastie’s play for the leadership

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Dave Earley @earleyedition.bsky.social · 9d

As the Trump administration insists it's serious about negotiating an end to the government shutdown, racist deepfake videos mocking Dem leaders played on a loop in the White House briefing room for hours. Vice-president JD Vance said he thought the racist video was ‘funny’

White House plays racist deepfake video of Democratic leaders on loop

JD Vance, the VP, said he thought the video was ‘funny’ and the ‘sombrero memes’ would cease if government reopened

www.theguardian.com

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David Crabbe @oidatsmyleg.bsky.social · 9d

I have more confidence in the science than the political interpretation. Imagine if this were the Cave of Niaux, do you think that heavy industries would be permitted in close proximity?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Top statistician accuses government of spinning rock art science

A scientist who quit a major study on WA rock art is accusing the government of downplaying findings linking damage to heavy industry.

www.abc.net.au

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David Crabbe @oidatsmyleg.bsky.social · 10d

This is normalisation of the domestic deployment of military forces in US cities against political opponents.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/u...

Text from the NYT reporting which serves to downplay and normalise the deployment of US military personnel against domestic opponents.

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David Crabbe @oidatsmyleg.bsky.social · 11d

State capture.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Minister knew of rock art threat before approving Woodside gas plant extension

The federal environment minister was advised pollution from Woodside's Karratha Gas Plant may be causing irreversible changes to ancient rock art, before granting the company a 40-year extension with ...

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Matt Bevan @mattbevan.bsky.social · 14d

Trump bombing speedboats off the coast of Venezuela seems kind of pointless. Until you look at it from a historical perspective.
This is page one in the Panama Invasion Playbook.
The full story is in the latest episode of If You’re Listening youtu.be/UrcROiL-IXI?...

Why Trump is blowing up boats off Venezuela | If You're Listening

YouTube video by ABC News In-depth

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Anthony B, @swearyanthony.bsky.social · 14d

UK "independence" party, actually agent of hostile foreign govt. My shocked face, let me show it to you.

Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 14d

“Our investigation uncovered that an elected MEP was taking payments to peddle narratives beneficial to Russian interests... This case goes to the heart of our democratic values.”

— head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, Commander Dominic Murphy

Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 15d

🚨 This is serious. Ex Reform UK leader in Wales, Nathan Gill, 52, pleads guilty to accepting bribes in exchange for making pro-Russia statements in the European Parliament when serving as a UKIP MEP.

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David Milner @davemilbo.bsky.social · 15d

Here's me. "The Yanks are cooked (and cooking the rest of us)"

The Yanks are cooked (and cooking the rest of us) - The Shot

American authoritarianism is an echo of tyrants’ past and its own unique perversion: shrouded in goldleaf, ski masks, and utter bullshit.

theshot.net.au

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David Crabbe @oidatsmyleg.bsky.social · 15d

Then lower speed limits.

David Crabbe @oidatsmyleg.bsky.social · 15d

Context is everything. Oklahoma has the second worst educational attainment in the US.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/u...

Oklahoma Education Chief Who Promoted Bibles in Schools Will Resign

www.nytimes.com

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David Crabbe @oidatsmyleg.bsky.social · 15d

Infrastructure. Infrastructure. Infrastructure. It's not a hard concept. People need infrastructure in place that physically separates them from cars. Anything else is window dressing.

Then legislate out of existence the increasingly massive wankpanzers on our roads via safety rules.

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