Rick Grounds
@rgrounds16.bsky.social
Australian, born 1954, Naarm. Left of centre. Pro renewables. Support rights of First Nations peoples. Anti zealots. Politics is only part of the solution but hoping for much stronger efforts on climate change and social justice by Albanese Gov't this term
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Rick Grounds
@rgrounds16.bsky.social
· Dec 16
🧵Since I entered my 8th decade, the number of 'hot' topics to which I devote effort by my brain or heart has shrunk. My priority is to find and share information & opinions about how Australia can reduce its direct carbon emissions, especially when generating and consuming power. I'm not an expert
Not your best work, imo
February 12, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Not your best work, imo
It’s exactly why that hole was put there
February 10, 2026 at 9:17 PM
It’s exactly why that hole was put there
After I read this post, i took a break from following you. I’m just not up for a conversation around this sad mess
February 10, 2026 at 7:42 PM
After I read this post, i took a break from following you. I’m just not up for a conversation around this sad mess
When trying to make sense of most political malarkeys, a sharp Keating quote is the best option
February 8, 2026 at 7:14 PM
When trying to make sense of most political malarkeys, a sharp Keating quote is the best option
If you are a member of the Bluesky 5.5% (do the math) group that approves of Trump (see below), I recommend that you take a long look in the mirror and consider if you are worthy of belonging to this place 🤡
Bluesky: -89 (or something)
Trump job approval rating by news platform
🟢 Twitter/X: +9
🔴 Facebook: -7
🔴 Cable TV: -10
🔴 Podcasts/YouTube: -14
🔴 Local TV: -17
🔴 Instagram: -21
🔴 Broadcast TV: -28
🔴 TikTok: -28
🔴 Newspapers/news sites: -33
🔴 Reddit: -40
www.theargumentmag.com/p/twitter-is...
🟢 Twitter/X: +9
🔴 Facebook: -7
🔴 Cable TV: -10
🔴 Podcasts/YouTube: -14
🔴 Local TV: -17
🔴 Instagram: -21
🔴 Broadcast TV: -28
🔴 TikTok: -28
🔴 Newspapers/news sites: -33
🔴 Reddit: -40
www.theargumentmag.com/p/twitter-is...
February 7, 2026 at 12:21 AM
If you are a member of the Bluesky 5.5% (do the math) group that approves of Trump (see below), I recommend that you take a long look in the mirror and consider if you are worthy of belonging to this place 🤡
If the Libs really want to prosper as a party of relevance to contemporary challenges, they must recognise that energy and climate policies form the main current of the political Rubicon and then cross that river, leaving the Nats stranded on the right bank. For our sake, if not for their own
February 4, 2026 at 10:22 PM
If the Libs really want to prosper as a party of relevance to contemporary challenges, they must recognise that energy and climate policies form the main current of the political Rubicon and then cross that river, leaving the Nats stranded on the right bank. For our sake, if not for their own
From The Age: "One Nationals MP rubbished the talks between the leaders as a “totally bullshit” process designed to create the perception of a good-faith negotiation, when in fact Ley and Littleproud’s working relationship was non-existent."
Perception's been Ley's survival tactic since 23 January
Perception's been Ley's survival tactic since 23 January
February 3, 2026 at 8:29 AM
From The Age: "One Nationals MP rubbished the talks between the leaders as a “totally bullshit” process designed to create the perception of a good-faith negotiation, when in fact Ley and Littleproud’s working relationship was non-existent."
Perception's been Ley's survival tactic since 23 January
Perception's been Ley's survival tactic since 23 January
John Lennon - he of the songs 'God' and 'So this is Christmas' - spent the second half of his life feeling embarrassed that he had mispronounced the name of Nietzsche when looking to purchase one of his works at a bookshop
February 3, 2026 at 6:23 AM
John Lennon - he of the songs 'God' and 'So this is Christmas' - spent the second half of his life feeling embarrassed that he had mispronounced the name of Nietzsche when looking to purchase one of his works at a bookshop
The bitterness that lasts
February 3, 2026 at 3:13 AM
The bitterness that lasts
Headline in The Age this morning: "Is reunion even a good idea for the Liberals and the Nationals?"
Prompting unanimity from Labor, the Greens, the Teals and other centrist independents: "YES PLEASE!"
Prompting unanimity from Labor, the Greens, the Teals and other centrist independents: "YES PLEASE!"
February 2, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Headline in The Age this morning: "Is reunion even a good idea for the Liberals and the Nationals?"
Prompting unanimity from Labor, the Greens, the Teals and other centrist independents: "YES PLEASE!"
Prompting unanimity from Labor, the Greens, the Teals and other centrist independents: "YES PLEASE!"
Of course, being around to see Woodside imploding with stranded assets would be a nice bonus
January 31, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Of course, being around to see Woodside imploding with stranded assets would be a nice bonus
I'm hoping to hang around long enough to witness the closure of the last coal-fired power station in Australia
January 31, 2026 at 4:02 AM
I'm hoping to hang around long enough to witness the closure of the last coal-fired power station in Australia
I don't think they have the ticker Sir P. They're scared witless of the unknown, so they'll stick with the devil they know
January 28, 2026 at 5:51 AM
I don't think they have the ticker Sir P. They're scared witless of the unknown, so they'll stick with the devil they know
Did Monique Ryan take note of your final paragraph?
Humour can be a potent weapon in the right hands!
Humour can be a potent weapon in the right hands!
January 27, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Did Monique Ryan take note of your final paragraph?
Humour can be a potent weapon in the right hands!
Humour can be a potent weapon in the right hands!
Wouldn’t surprise me if Chris Uhlmann contributed some of the misleading stories
If you follow Reneweconomy.com.au you know that you hyave access to very good information about Australia's transition to renewable energy
Highly reliable, very accurate, well written articles
However an astroturf imitator has been setup
Renew the economy. Misleading, fake information
#auspol
Highly reliable, very accurate, well written articles
However an astroturf imitator has been setup
Renew the economy. Misleading, fake information
#auspol
January 27, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Wouldn’t surprise me if Chris Uhlmann contributed some of the misleading stories
Thugs, armed and licensed by a national government, killing decent, unarmed citizens opposed to the government's brutal methods. Protestors labelled as "insurrectionists"
Xi, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Trump - three of a kind
Xi, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Trump - three of a kind
January 25, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Thugs, armed and licensed by a national government, killing decent, unarmed citizens opposed to the government's brutal methods. Protestors labelled as "insurrectionists"
Xi, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Trump - three of a kind
Xi, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Trump - three of a kind
I take it you've got erosion risks sorted, you know, in case it rains one year?
January 24, 2026 at 2:36 AM
I take it you've got erosion risks sorted, you know, in case it rains one year?
The workers HAVE been very buzzy
January 23, 2026 at 11:19 PM
The workers HAVE been very buzzy
PS. I'm just pretending to care
January 23, 2026 at 2:13 AM
PS. I'm just pretending to care
IMO the decline of the Liberal Party began with Turnbull's time as PM. Abbott was an aberration but Turnbull came across as ideally suited to high office. Surprisingly, he turned out to lack conviction and stamina. Hence Morrison, 2022 losses, Teals, Dutton, 2025 decimation and loss of clear purpose
January 23, 2026 at 2:12 AM
IMO the decline of the Liberal Party began with Turnbull's time as PM. Abbott was an aberration but Turnbull came across as ideally suited to high office. Surprisingly, he turned out to lack conviction and stamina. Hence Morrison, 2022 losses, Teals, Dutton, 2025 decimation and loss of clear purpose
Indeed!
Greed in relation to even a small acreage is still greed and no less obnoxious.
Greed in relation to even a small acreage is still greed and no less obnoxious.
January 22, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Indeed!
Greed in relation to even a small acreage is still greed and no less obnoxious.
Greed in relation to even a small acreage is still greed and no less obnoxious.
Sir P, you seem to have recovered from the horrendous in-real-time-movie that kept you up - I use the term advisedly - until well after midnight
January 22, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Sir P, you seem to have recovered from the horrendous in-real-time-movie that kept you up - I use the term advisedly - until well after midnight
So Sussan. Is this your Menzies moment? Don't be hastie!
January 21, 2026 at 9:45 AM
So Sussan. Is this your Menzies moment? Don't be hastie!