Joanna Mendelssohn
@oldlillipilli.bsky.social
First lived in Sydney’s inner west when it was called a “slum”. Writes about art, sometimes. Owned by 2 dogs.
Strangers who dm me will be blocked
Strangers who dm me will be blocked
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Genuine question in response to this:
Are we to believe that the only prayer permitted in Australia now, or New South Wales specifically, is Christian and Jewish?
I can’t even imagine this being done to anybody from either of those two faiths.
Are we to believe that the only prayer permitted in Australia now, or New South Wales specifically, is Christian and Jewish?
I can’t even imagine this being done to anybody from either of those two faiths.
Extraordinary footage. Police pulling off people engaged in peaceful prayer.
February 9, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Genuine question in response to this:
Are we to believe that the only prayer permitted in Australia now, or New South Wales specifically, is Christian and Jewish?
I can’t even imagine this being done to anybody from either of those two faiths.
Are we to believe that the only prayer permitted in Australia now, or New South Wales specifically, is Christian and Jewish?
I can’t even imagine this being done to anybody from either of those two faiths.
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After witnessing the unprovoked police violence at last night's #HerzogNotWelcome rally (incl. against a Muslim woman beside me who was being completely cooperative & respectful), I now understand what Albo & Minns mean when they say we have "shared values" with Israel and the USA. 😔 #auspol #nswpol
February 10, 2026 at 1:57 AM
After witnessing the unprovoked police violence at last night's #HerzogNotWelcome rally (incl. against a Muslim woman beside me who was being completely cooperative & respectful), I now understand what Albo & Minns mean when they say we have "shared values" with Israel and the USA. 😔 #auspol #nswpol
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ICE vs. NSW Police. Spot the difference.
February 10, 2026 at 4:40 AM
ICE vs. NSW Police. Spot the difference.
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“business breakfast” after the fundraiser at International Convention Centre last night. What business? Israel is a military state, economically it does fuck all else. This visit is actively and directly resourcing the genocide of Palestinians by Israelis.
michaelwest.com.au/herzog-itine...
michaelwest.com.au/herzog-itine...
Herzog itinerary: lunch at Government House, dinner at Kirribilli with Albo - Michael West
Herzog to dine with Anthony Albanese tonight, tomorrow he's off for a whistlestop tour of Canberra, courtesy of the RAAF.
michaelwest.com.au
February 10, 2026 at 4:28 AM
“business breakfast” after the fundraiser at International Convention Centre last night. What business? Israel is a military state, economically it does fuck all else. This visit is actively and directly resourcing the genocide of Palestinians by Israelis.
michaelwest.com.au/herzog-itine...
michaelwest.com.au/herzog-itine...
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The Government rejected criticism that the new social cohesion measures were restricting free speech.
“Not at all. We celebrate free expression – provided that the expression is silent, pre-approved and happening somewhere else."
theshovel.com.au/2026/02/10/s...
“Not at all. We celebrate free expression – provided that the expression is silent, pre-approved and happening somewhere else."
theshovel.com.au/2026/02/10/s...
Social Cohesion Enforced by 3,000 Police With Pepper Spray — The Shovel
NSW police have used pepper spray, helicopters, horses and blockades as part of a new program designed to bring the community together.
theshovel.com.au
February 10, 2026 at 4:38 AM
The Government rejected criticism that the new social cohesion measures were restricting free speech.
“Not at all. We celebrate free expression – provided that the expression is silent, pre-approved and happening somewhere else."
theshovel.com.au/2026/02/10/s...
“Not at all. We celebrate free expression – provided that the expression is silent, pre-approved and happening somewhere else."
theshovel.com.au/2026/02/10/s...
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“and may all your racist, fascist cops with their gimpy moustaches be cursed to a lifetime of burning urethras...”
New curse just dropped and mate I snorted. By the indefatigable Dave Milbo:
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
New curse just dropped and mate I snorted. By the indefatigable Dave Milbo:
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
Why the fuck would we “socially cohere” for monsters? - The Shot
Yesterday, the gulf between the will of the Australian people and the actions of the Australian government revealed itself to...
theshot.net.au
February 10, 2026 at 1:38 AM
“and may all your racist, fascist cops with their gimpy moustaches be cursed to a lifetime of burning urethras...”
New curse just dropped and mate I snorted. By the indefatigable Dave Milbo:
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
New curse just dropped and mate I snorted. By the indefatigable Dave Milbo:
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
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Lived our lives by the Kudelka in the Kitchen for many years ... :)
As great as Jon was a political cartoons, his calender ones were fabulous as well
February 9, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Lived our lives by the Kudelka in the Kitchen for many years ... :)
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It's all so very Joh Bjelke-Petersen, isn't it.
Violent Police brutality under the auspices of a draconian, authoritarian regime.
You should resign in disgrace, @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social. Today. #auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcomeHere
Violent Police brutality under the auspices of a draconian, authoritarian regime.
You should resign in disgrace, @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social. Today. #auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcomeHere
Assistant police commissioner Peter McKenna: "It was really quite precarious at times for our officers who were significantly outnumbered by the protesters and the people who wanted to act in a violent and offensive manner."
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
February 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
It's all so very Joh Bjelke-Petersen, isn't it.
Violent Police brutality under the auspices of a draconian, authoritarian regime.
You should resign in disgrace, @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social. Today. #auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcomeHere
Violent Police brutality under the auspices of a draconian, authoritarian regime.
You should resign in disgrace, @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social. Today. #auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcomeHere
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"It's nice to go somewhere I won't be judged." chaser.com.au/world/andrew...
February 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
"It's nice to go somewhere I won't be judged." chaser.com.au/world/andrew...
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February 9, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Sydney Townhall now #auspol #GazaGenocide
February 9, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Sydney Townhall now #auspol #GazaGenocide
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February 9, 2026 at 8:16 AM
@albomp.bsky.social claims he invited Israel’s president as an act of solidarity because of the rise of hatred towards Jewish Australians. Who should he invite in the aftermath of the significant rise in hatred + attacks on Indigenous and Muslim Australians? Or does he only oppose 1 form of bigotry?
February 9, 2026 at 6:23 AM
@albomp.bsky.social claims he invited Israel’s president as an act of solidarity because of the rise of hatred towards Jewish Australians. Who should he invite in the aftermath of the significant rise in hatred + attacks on Indigenous and Muslim Australians? Or does he only oppose 1 form of bigotry?
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🇵🇸 YOU LOVE TO SEE IT 🇵🇸 FREE PALESTINE🇵🇸
February 9, 2026 at 6:09 AM
🇵🇸 YOU LOVE TO SEE IT 🇵🇸 FREE PALESTINE🇵🇸
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Kudelka from when Gillard's portrait was unveiled
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February 9, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Kudelka from when Gillard's portrait was unveiled
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"BREAKING: The NACC Inspector has launched a formal investigation into Commissioner Brereton's conduct.
This is the 2nd time his behaviour has triggered an Inspector investigation. The 1st was over the Robodebt scandal."
This is the 2nd time his behaviour has triggered an Inspector investigation. The 1st was over the Robodebt scandal."
February 9, 2026 at 6:12 AM
"BREAKING: The NACC Inspector has launched a formal investigation into Commissioner Brereton's conduct.
This is the 2nd time his behaviour has triggered an Inspector investigation. The 1st was over the Robodebt scandal."
This is the 2nd time his behaviour has triggered an Inspector investigation. The 1st was over the Robodebt scandal."
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3/3 It would greatly facilitate social cohesion if the leaders of the mainstream Zionist organisations could trace the true source of discomforting community criticism back to Israel rather than the broader Australian community."
February 9, 2026 at 5:47 AM
3/3 It would greatly facilitate social cohesion if the leaders of the mainstream Zionist organisations could trace the true source of discomforting community criticism back to Israel rather than the broader Australian community."
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I’ve now read all the war criminal comments on unceded Aboriginal lands at Bondi and yep, this is 100% a whitewashing genocide tour. As we knew it would be. No matter what fantastically delusional lies were told about Jewish mourning. Using dead and injured people in this way is disgusting.
February 9, 2026 at 5:31 AM
I’ve now read all the war criminal comments on unceded Aboriginal lands at Bondi and yep, this is 100% a whitewashing genocide tour. As we knew it would be. No matter what fantastically delusional lies were told about Jewish mourning. Using dead and injured people in this way is disgusting.
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confused by antisemitism not being an Israel problem? That’s because antisemitism is an Israel solution. Zionism relies on - and has always relied on - continuous threats of antisemitism to rationalise colonisation, occupation, genocide, and forced displacement of Palestinians.
February 9, 2026 at 5:05 AM
confused by antisemitism not being an Israel problem? That’s because antisemitism is an Israel solution. Zionism relies on - and has always relied on - continuous threats of antisemitism to rationalise colonisation, occupation, genocide, and forced displacement of Palestinians.
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That should clear things up.
February 9, 2026 at 3:11 AM
That should clear things up.
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Multiple documents in the latest release of documents from the Epstein files show how Australia has been subject to claims of foreign interference. satpa.pe/g95Du01
Did Steve Bannon stop Labor winning in 2019?
Steve Bannon’s claim that he orchestrated Clive Palmer’s 2019 campaign against Labor throws new light on the extent of interference by the US far right.
satpa.pe
February 9, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Multiple documents in the latest release of documents from the Epstein files show how Australia has been subject to claims of foreign interference. satpa.pe/g95Du01
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GENOCIDAL STATES ARE NOT MATES
#HerzogNotWelcome
#HerzogNotWelcome
February 9, 2026 at 3:59 AM
GENOCIDAL STATES ARE NOT MATES
#HerzogNotWelcome
#HerzogNotWelcome
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Kudelka on 18c from 2017
February 9, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Kudelka on 18c from 2017
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You know, it’s just possible to feel really bad about the violent deaths of Israeli Jews, the genocide in Palestine and the deaths of Australian Jews all while being neither anti-Semitic or Islamophobic.
Somehow that has become impossible for the political class.
Somehow that has become impossible for the political class.
February 8, 2026 at 9:55 PM
You know, it’s just possible to feel really bad about the violent deaths of Israeli Jews, the genocide in Palestine and the deaths of Australian Jews all while being neither anti-Semitic or Islamophobic.
Somehow that has become impossible for the political class.
Somehow that has become impossible for the political class.
