Patricia Chapman
@pattypineapple.bsky.social
Australian, Dutch born. Degree in Biology, career in plant breeding & plant pathology, currently lab tech. Life long leftie in more ways than one! 🇦🇺 🇳🇱 🌱 🧬 🧪 🧫
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This is blatantly illegal. A president can’t go into the oil business and then decide where to spend the money. We are completely untethered from our founding document with a lawless president and a Republican Congress which has abdicated all Constitutional authority.
January 7, 2026 at 12:44 AM
This is blatantly illegal. A president can’t go into the oil business and then decide where to spend the money. We are completely untethered from our founding document with a lawless president and a Republican Congress which has abdicated all Constitutional authority.
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We could avoid World War 3 over Greenland if the White House staff replaced all its world maps with the Gall–Peters projection
January 7, 2026 at 9:11 AM
We could avoid World War 3 over Greenland if the White House staff replaced all its world maps with the Gall–Peters projection
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"Peace President." [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]
January 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
"Peace President." [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]
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U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
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Donald Trump cannot be trusted to lead America into war. He is unaccountable to America. He is lawless. He only seeks conflict to cover up for his failures. Congress must step up and reassert its power. No more forever wars.
January 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Donald Trump cannot be trusted to lead America into war. He is unaccountable to America. He is lawless. He only seeks conflict to cover up for his failures. Congress must step up and reassert its power. No more forever wars.
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Laura Tingle with a bit of Australian understatement:
“It’s not really legal to nick someone else’s head of state.”
“It’s not really legal to nick someone else’s head of state.”
January 3, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Laura Tingle with a bit of Australian understatement:
“It’s not really legal to nick someone else’s head of state.”
“It’s not really legal to nick someone else’s head of state.”
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My statement on President Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
January 3, 2026 at 10:27 PM
My statement on President Trump’s actions in Venezuela.
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@lintonbesser.bsky.social
I know Media Watch isn’t on but I reckon it’s worth looking at who organised this and got media outlets to play along, and why they weren’t transparent about it.
It smells of Josh Frydenberg
I know Media Watch isn’t on but I reckon it’s worth looking at who organised this and got media outlets to play along, and why they weren’t transparent about it.
It smells of Josh Frydenberg
Who organised this, and why does the ABC not state this?
Josh Frydenberg?
Why should this matter, when petitions signed by a far greater number of ordinary Australians are routinely ignored?
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Josh Frydenberg?
Why should this matter, when petitions signed by a far greater number of ordinary Australians are routinely ignored?
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
More than 100 business leaders call for Bondi attack royal commission
Former Reserve Bank governors and CEOs are among more than 130 business leaders and prominent Australians now calling for a Commonwealth royal commission in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack.
www.abc.net.au
January 2, 2026 at 12:48 AM
@lintonbesser.bsky.social
I know Media Watch isn’t on but I reckon it’s worth looking at who organised this and got media outlets to play along, and why they weren’t transparent about it.
It smells of Josh Frydenberg
I know Media Watch isn’t on but I reckon it’s worth looking at who organised this and got media outlets to play along, and why they weren’t transparent about it.
It smells of Josh Frydenberg
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If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Accurate about a Pathological Liar and Convicted Felon who Incited an Insurrection, tried to Steal a Fair Election and is Covering up Sex Crimes against Children, shouldn't his Disgraceful Presidency be terminated? I say, YES!
December 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Accurate about a Pathological Liar and Convicted Felon who Incited an Insurrection, tried to Steal a Fair Election and is Covering up Sex Crimes against Children, shouldn't his Disgraceful Presidency be terminated? I say, YES!
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Greetings from Kyiv.
Morning began with missiles.
My train to visit my mom left without me –
I couldn’t leave my dearest ones during the attack.
Mom said her whole town is without power.
Slept poorly. Warcoffee time. More missiles on the way.
Morning began with missiles.
My train to visit my mom left without me –
I couldn’t leave my dearest ones during the attack.
Mom said her whole town is without power.
Slept poorly. Warcoffee time. More missiles on the way.
December 23, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Greetings from Kyiv.
Morning began with missiles.
My train to visit my mom left without me –
I couldn’t leave my dearest ones during the attack.
Mom said her whole town is without power.
Slept poorly. Warcoffee time. More missiles on the way.
Morning began with missiles.
My train to visit my mom left without me –
I couldn’t leave my dearest ones during the attack.
Mom said her whole town is without power.
Slept poorly. Warcoffee time. More missiles on the way.
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If this doesn't motivate you to vote in the Midterms, nothing will.
December 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
If this doesn't motivate you to vote in the Midterms, nothing will.
The death toll has now reached 16…
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Bondi beach shooting live updates: details of victims emerge after terror attack at Jewish festival at least 16 people dead
One gunman was killed and another wounded; two police officers among the injured taken to hospital
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The death toll has now reached 16…
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
December 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
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ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:16 AM
ICYMI — “I identified myself as a U.S. citizen and a veteran, but that didn't matter. ICE Agents smashed my window, sprayed tear gas and pepper spray into my car, dragged me out… this experience violated the very principles I fought to defend.”
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'But the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said the US was a “sovereign nation” which had “a right to set the rules”.'
Thanks, Mr Bleeding Obvious. No one disputes that. But it is, you know, just a touch fascistic...
#Auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Thanks, Mr Bleeding Obvious. No one disputes that. But it is, you know, just a touch fascistic...
#Auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘The whole thing disgusts me’: Australians ditch US travel as new rules require social media to be declared
Visitors will have to reveal at the border all social media activity over the past five years
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
'But the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said the US was a “sovereign nation” which had “a right to set the rules”.'
Thanks, Mr Bleeding Obvious. No one disputes that. But it is, you know, just a touch fascistic...
#Auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Thanks, Mr Bleeding Obvious. No one disputes that. But it is, you know, just a touch fascistic...
#Auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Greetings from Kyiv.
Ukraine was under a massive russian attack last night.
The target was critical infrastructure.
No power at home (rolling outages).
So, warcoffee time
Ukraine was under a massive russian attack last night.
The target was critical infrastructure.
No power at home (rolling outages).
So, warcoffee time
December 6, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Greetings from Kyiv.
Ukraine was under a massive russian attack last night.
The target was critical infrastructure.
No power at home (rolling outages).
So, warcoffee time
Ukraine was under a massive russian attack last night.
The target was critical infrastructure.
No power at home (rolling outages).
So, warcoffee time
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Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
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Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
November 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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It's no longer left versus right or even Democrat versus Republican.
It’s now democracy versus oligarchy. Freedom versus dictatorship. Right versus wrong.
Millions are awakening to this new reality — and they're speaking up.
The sleeping giant of America is roaring.
It’s now democracy versus oligarchy. Freedom versus dictatorship. Right versus wrong.
Millions are awakening to this new reality — and they're speaking up.
The sleeping giant of America is roaring.
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It's no longer left versus right or even Democrat versus Republican.
It’s now democracy versus oligarchy. Freedom versus dictatorship. Right versus wrong.
Millions are awakening to this new reality — and they're speaking up.
The sleeping giant of America is roaring.
It’s now democracy versus oligarchy. Freedom versus dictatorship. Right versus wrong.
Millions are awakening to this new reality — and they're speaking up.
The sleeping giant of America is roaring.