Possum
@pollytics.bsky.social
Political, economic and policy stuff. An unrepentant guitar gear hoarder. You know who I am.
A social democrat on the beats - a libertarian between the human, civil and political rights sheets.
The stupidity in this country is exhausting.
Moreton Bay
A social democrat on the beats - a libertarian between the human, civil and political rights sheets.
The stupidity in this country is exhausting.
Moreton Bay
I am quite happy if most of the Nats and a handful of Libs defect to One Nation, and in doing so destroy the orthodoxy of Australian political conservatism (including the Libs and the Nats) that has already been effectively dead for a decade. Too many on the left will shit the bed. You don't need to
January 21, 2026 at 7:13 AM
I am quite happy if most of the Nats and a handful of Libs defect to One Nation, and in doing so destroy the orthodoxy of Australian political conservatism (including the Libs and the Nats) that has already been effectively dead for a decade. Too many on the left will shit the bed. You don't need to
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“nobody is insider trading off his death so it almost certainly didn’t happen” really sums up the state of the world in 2026 huh
January 21, 2026 at 5:30 AM
“nobody is insider trading off his death so it almost certainly didn’t happen” really sums up the state of the world in 2026 huh
Whomst among us haven't engaged in Important Duties of Insurrection?
ROK Court "Acknowledges Han Duck-soo's Charges of Engaging in Important Duties of Insurrection"
January 21, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Whomst among us haven't engaged in Important Duties of Insurrection?
I can't believe anyone thinks this eyerolly bullshit works anymore.
The definition of a "combat-ready" North Korean soldier is the half of those deployed to Ukraine that could run the fastest and not turn into a casualty.
The definition of a "combat-ready" North Korean soldier is the half of those deployed to Ukraine that could run the fastest and not turn into a casualty.
Australia's outgoing military envoy to NATO is preparing to return to Canberra after two years in the role, and she is coming home with a warning.
NATO envoy warns North Korea has 'combat-ready troops in our region'
Australia's outgoing military envoy to NATO is preparing to return to Canberra after two years in the role, and she is coming home with a warning.
www.abc.net.au
January 21, 2026 at 4:27 AM
I can't believe anyone thinks this eyerolly bullshit works anymore.
The definition of a "combat-ready" North Korean soldier is the half of those deployed to Ukraine that could run the fastest and not turn into a casualty.
The definition of a "combat-ready" North Korean soldier is the half of those deployed to Ukraine that could run the fastest and not turn into a casualty.
Eleventy billion percent tariffs on the Europeans for telling me to fuck off!
INBOX: Air Force One (tail number 29000), which was carrying President Trump from Washington, D.C. to Davos, Switzerland, appears to be turning back. (h/t @PollTracker2024/X)
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January 21, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Eleventy billion percent tariffs on the Europeans for telling me to fuck off!
Time to start collecting evidence to get that Advance group proscribed as a hate group. They won't be able to help themselves based on the quality of the clowns in it. Leopards and faces makes for the best statements
January 20, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Time to start collecting evidence to get that Advance group proscribed as a hate group. They won't be able to help themselves based on the quality of the clowns in it. Leopards and faces makes for the best statements
"Minns says ‘no silver bullet’ for shark attacks after third incident in two days".
Yeah there is - the same solution he has for every problem. Give police more powers and ban the sharks from protesting.
Yeah there is - the same solution he has for every problem. Give police more powers and ban the sharks from protesting.
January 19, 2026 at 10:13 PM
"Minns says ‘no silver bullet’ for shark attacks after third incident in two days".
Yeah there is - the same solution he has for every problem. Give police more powers and ban the sharks from protesting.
Yeah there is - the same solution he has for every problem. Give police more powers and ban the sharks from protesting.
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Submission from Anne Twomey on the Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill now up - it’s a must read for journalists and policy makers
Quite the burn here too 🔥
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
Quite the burn here too 🔥
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
January 18, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Submission from Anne Twomey on the Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill now up - it’s a must read for journalists and policy makers
Quite the burn here too 🔥
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
Quite the burn here too 🔥
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
People who leave their dogs in hot cars should be guillotined.
People who leave their dogs in hot cars could be sent to prison, under changes to animal welfare laws being proposed by the state government.
Dog owners face prison time under proposed new 'hot car' offence in NSW
People who leave their dogs in hot cars could be sent to prison, under changes to animal welfare laws being proposed by the state government.
www.abc.net.au
January 18, 2026 at 5:43 AM
People who leave their dogs in hot cars should be guillotined.
American friends, you should start giving meshtastic a bit of thought for community organizing comms use over the next few years - even if for Plan B. You might need it.
meshtastic.org/docs/introdu...
meshtastic.org/docs/introdu...
Introduction | Meshtastic
Discover Meshtastic: a community-driven, open-source project using LoRa radios for long-range, off-grid communication.
meshtastic.org
January 18, 2026 at 2:13 AM
American friends, you should start giving meshtastic a bit of thought for community organizing comms use over the next few years - even if for Plan B. You might need it.
meshtastic.org/docs/introdu...
meshtastic.org/docs/introdu...
Bit of hyperbole going around on the ol' Australian BlueSky Mind today. There's something about Sundays.
January 18, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Bit of hyperbole going around on the ol' Australian BlueSky Mind today. There's something about Sundays.
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Now the actual military has to dress like it’s not the military cuz federal law enforcement agencies dress too much like the military
January 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Now the actual military has to dress like it’s not the military cuz federal law enforcement agencies dress too much like the military
Imagine sleepwalking right into that.
New York Times headlines will be like: "Extrajudicial killings raise concerns about Trump Administration's respect for the rule of law"
January 17, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Imagine sleepwalking right into that.
It's now time to thank the Special Envoy into Anti-semitism for her time, and allow her to pursue other opportunities. The project she was disgracefully pursuing has now essentially collapsed when confronted with the first test of the body politic.
January 17, 2026 at 4:24 AM
It's now time to thank the Special Envoy into Anti-semitism for her time, and allow her to pursue other opportunities. The project she was disgracefully pursuing has now essentially collapsed when confronted with the first test of the body politic.
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The Greens are ready to work with the government to pass gun laws next week.
The rest of the omnibus bill however needs too much reworking to meet community concerns.
We need to keep all people in the community safe from discrimination and hatred, but good laws don’t come from rushed work.
The rest of the omnibus bill however needs too much reworking to meet community concerns.
We need to keep all people in the community safe from discrimination and hatred, but good laws don’t come from rushed work.
January 16, 2026 at 11:31 PM
The Greens are ready to work with the government to pass gun laws next week.
The rest of the omnibus bill however needs too much reworking to meet community concerns.
We need to keep all people in the community safe from discrimination and hatred, but good laws don’t come from rushed work.
The rest of the omnibus bill however needs too much reworking to meet community concerns.
We need to keep all people in the community safe from discrimination and hatred, but good laws don’t come from rushed work.
Social Cohesion going well then. Nothing like a bit of sectarian bitchslapping to really pump those juices of togetherness
WTF did they think would happen. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
WTF did they think would happen. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Top faith leaders urge PM to scrap new racial hatred offence
A broad of coalition of Australia's most influential religious leaders have urged the prime minister to scrap Labor's proposal to outlaw the promotion of racial hatred.
www.abc.net.au
January 16, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Social Cohesion going well then. Nothing like a bit of sectarian bitchslapping to really pump those juices of togetherness
WTF did they think would happen. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
WTF did they think would happen. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Compare this to the way the Nats treated Barnyard.
When you lose worse than the English in politics, you really need to go and take a long, hard look at yourself in the mirror.
When you lose worse than the English in politics, you really need to go and take a long, hard look at yourself in the mirror.
January 15, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Compare this to the way the Nats treated Barnyard.
When you lose worse than the English in politics, you really need to go and take a long, hard look at yourself in the mirror.
When you lose worse than the English in politics, you really need to go and take a long, hard look at yourself in the mirror.
What's funny and not funny about this too, is that most places in the world would chew their arm off to have to suffer *these* problems as the day's most topical issues. Australians often forget how good we have it.
January 15, 2026 at 11:03 AM
What's funny and not funny about this too, is that most places in the world would chew their arm off to have to suffer *these* problems as the day's most topical issues. Australians often forget how good we have it.
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I think all of this is happening because people stopped listening to whole albums
January 14, 2026 at 8:32 PM
I think all of this is happening because people stopped listening to whole albums
Via the Guardian, all up, that's a pretty good day
January 15, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Via the Guardian, all up, that's a pretty good day
I've blocked all participation on this, because nearly all participation would be defamatory. But I've been wondering who the Australian most likely to turn up in the full Epstein files will be. Had a few chuckles over it.
January 15, 2026 at 10:32 AM
I've blocked all participation on this, because nearly all participation would be defamatory. But I've been wondering who the Australian most likely to turn up in the full Epstein files will be. Had a few chuckles over it.
Walz missed his chance. He should have put a million dollar bounty for information leading to the location of the killer of Renee Good to be arrested by local authorities, and a 2 million bounty for being delivered to the Minnesota authorities.
January 15, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Walz missed his chance. He should have put a million dollar bounty for information leading to the location of the killer of Renee Good to be arrested by local authorities, and a 2 million bounty for being delivered to the Minnesota authorities.
You don't have to participate in Media bullshit. My standard response:
Them: Hi, I'm <dipshit> from <dipshit media>
Me: That's unfortunate, my condolences
Them: What do you mean?
Me: That your poor life choices brought you to this moment.
Them: That's not very nice
Me: I can recommend a therapist.
Them: Hi, I'm <dipshit> from <dipshit media>
Me: That's unfortunate, my condolences
Them: What do you mean?
Me: That your poor life choices brought you to this moment.
Them: That's not very nice
Me: I can recommend a therapist.
January 15, 2026 at 6:35 AM
You don't have to participate in Media bullshit. My standard response:
Them: Hi, I'm <dipshit> from <dipshit media>
Me: That's unfortunate, my condolences
Them: What do you mean?
Me: That your poor life choices brought you to this moment.
Them: That's not very nice
Me: I can recommend a therapist.
Them: Hi, I'm <dipshit> from <dipshit media>
Me: That's unfortunate, my condolences
Them: What do you mean?
Me: That your poor life choices brought you to this moment.
Them: That's not very nice
Me: I can recommend a therapist.