@thommo.bsky.social
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In the last 20 years, USAID has saved 92 million lives. Trump's cuts will kill 14 million people in the next 5 years.
A new study in the Lancet says the closure of USAID could lead to the premature deaths of more than 14 million people in less than five years, including 4.5 million children under the age of 5.
Donald Trump chose this. www.theguardian.com/...
Donald Trump chose this. www.theguardian.com/...
Obama and Bush call Trump’s USAID closure a ‘travesty’ as report warns of 14 million extra deaths
Former presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush and singer Bono send emotional message to staff as organisation closes
www.theguardian.com
July 5, 2025 at 6:35 AM
In the last 20 years, USAID has saved 92 million lives. Trump's cuts will kill 14 million people in the next 5 years.
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We're all entitled to have faith in whatever stupid shit we want to but I just cannot fathom believing that this party is coming to save us
June 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
We're all entitled to have faith in whatever stupid shit we want to but I just cannot fathom believing that this party is coming to save us
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Christopher Hitchens on Christianity.
May 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Christopher Hitchens on Christianity.
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To Dr Ryan and staff: please be aware of this dangerous man and his car 1TY2GB. Have reported to Crimestoppers but suggest you also report, due to described acts of violence towards you. Stay safe. #auspol #Kooyong
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April 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
To Dr Ryan and staff: please be aware of this dangerous man and his car 1TY2GB. Have reported to Crimestoppers but suggest you also report, due to described acts of violence towards you. Stay safe. #auspol #Kooyong
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bsky.app/profile/ronn...
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This is GOLD!!
Good on you Binalong!!
Aussie cafe imposes ‘tariffs’ on American goods in support of Ukraine ⭐️ legends!!
#uspol #auspol #ukraine
#resistance #news via ABC who aren’t here (?!) www.instagram.com/reel/DHUrnNrz8xY/
Good on you Binalong!!
Aussie cafe imposes ‘tariffs’ on American goods in support of Ukraine ⭐️ legends!!
#uspol #auspol #ukraine
#resistance #news via ABC who aren’t here (?!) www.instagram.com/reel/DHUrnNrz8xY/
March 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
This is GOLD!!
Good on you Binalong!!
Aussie cafe imposes ‘tariffs’ on American goods in support of Ukraine ⭐️ legends!!
#uspol #auspol #ukraine
#resistance #news via ABC who aren’t here (?!) www.instagram.com/reel/DHUrnNrz8xY/
Good on you Binalong!!
Aussie cafe imposes ‘tariffs’ on American goods in support of Ukraine ⭐️ legends!!
#uspol #auspol #ukraine
#resistance #news via ABC who aren’t here (?!) www.instagram.com/reel/DHUrnNrz8xY/
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Zoe Daniel's opinion piece is spot-on. The only thing Trump thinks 'biggly' about is himself. Dutton's admiration of Don the Con's strategy shows, amongst other things, exactly why he is unfit to be PM #auspol
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump’s attacks on freedom of speech are a threat to us all – and not the product of a ‘big thinker’ | Zoe Daniel
The US president’s war on information has wide-ranging ramifications beyond the media and should be called out
www.theguardian.com
March 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Zoe Daniel's opinion piece is spot-on. The only thing Trump thinks 'biggly' about is himself. Dutton's admiration of Don the Con's strategy shows, amongst other things, exactly why he is unfit to be PM #auspol
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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For the record, Joe Hockey is a defence lobbyist who stands to make millions from defence contracts with the US and other allies. To just describe him in interviews as a former US ambassador and not his CURRENT vested interest role is not just irresponsible, it's lying.
March 20, 2025 at 1:19 AM
For the record, Joe Hockey is a defence lobbyist who stands to make millions from defence contracts with the US and other allies. To just describe him in interviews as a former US ambassador and not his CURRENT vested interest role is not just irresponsible, it's lying.
March 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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West Australian Premier Roger Cook just earnt my vote on March 8 🔥💀🔥
#JDVanceIsAKnob 🎯
#USpol #auspol
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#JDVanceIsAKnob 🎯
#USpol #auspol
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Who is Roger Cook, the Australian politician who called JD Vance a knob?
The phallic term caused a round of applause for the popular Western Australian leader, who is headed to the polls this weekend
www.theguardian.com
March 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
West Australian Premier Roger Cook just earnt my vote on March 8 🔥💀🔥
#JDVanceIsAKnob 🎯
#USpol #auspol
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
#JDVanceIsAKnob 🎯
#USpol #auspol
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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A spokesperson for Grok AI said "If you gave us the contract we'll get it to defend the KKK even faster"
The Los Angeles Times has removed its new AI-powered “insights” feature from a column after the tool tried to defend the Ku Klux Klan
MAGA Newspaper Owner’s AI Bot Defends KKK
An AI-generated summary tried to offer “different views” on the hate group.
www.thedailybeast.com
March 4, 2025 at 10:58 PM
A spokesperson for Grok AI said "If you gave us the contract we'll get it to defend the KKK even faster"
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Farmers: “He was supposed to hurt other people, not us.”
February 12, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Farmers: “He was supposed to hurt other people, not us.”
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🇦🇺 'Peter Dutton will cut Medicare to pay for nuclear,' Treasurer Jim Chalmers with one of the stronger likely attack lines for Labor govt in the upcoming election. #AUSVOTES25 #auspol
February 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
🇦🇺 'Peter Dutton will cut Medicare to pay for nuclear,' Treasurer Jim Chalmers with one of the stronger likely attack lines for Labor govt in the upcoming election. #AUSVOTES25 #auspol
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Dems would get much more traction finding and promoting people saying what they know and experience.
What has more impact, This man speaking his mind or the Dems speaking “in unison “ ?
What has more impact, This man speaking his mind or the Dems speaking “in unison “ ?
You guys need to see this and take it in…
Wise words from someone who is a target. And he’s been listening.
Wise words from someone who is a target. And he’s been listening.
January 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Dems would get much more traction finding and promoting people saying what they know and experience.
What has more impact, This man speaking his mind or the Dems speaking “in unison “ ?
What has more impact, This man speaking his mind or the Dems speaking “in unison “ ?
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Donald Trump would have been convicted over 2020 election, special counsel report says.
Newly released report by Jack Smith states the ‘evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction’ of Trump had he not been elected in 2024.
#auspol
Newly released report by Jack Smith states the ‘evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction’ of Trump had he not been elected in 2024.
#auspol
January 14, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Donald Trump would have been convicted over 2020 election, special counsel report says.
Newly released report by Jack Smith states the ‘evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction’ of Trump had he not been elected in 2024.
#auspol
Newly released report by Jack Smith states the ‘evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction’ of Trump had he not been elected in 2024.
#auspol
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NEW: California Fire Facts
Get up-to-date facts about the LA wildfires — straight from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Please access the newly-launched website and learn the FACTS. Misinformation and disinformation are terribly, terribly dangerous.
Get the facts here: gavinnewsom.com/california-f...
Get up-to-date facts about the LA wildfires — straight from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Please access the newly-launched website and learn the FACTS. Misinformation and disinformation are terribly, terribly dangerous.
Get the facts here: gavinnewsom.com/california-f...
January 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
NEW: California Fire Facts
Get up-to-date facts about the LA wildfires — straight from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Please access the newly-launched website and learn the FACTS. Misinformation and disinformation are terribly, terribly dangerous.
Get the facts here: gavinnewsom.com/california-f...
Get up-to-date facts about the LA wildfires — straight from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Please access the newly-launched website and learn the FACTS. Misinformation and disinformation are terribly, terribly dangerous.
Get the facts here: gavinnewsom.com/california-f...
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Gavin Newsom launched a website to combat the wildfire disinformation spreading about Los Angeles, because people can’t be bothered to do a simple Google search before sharing nonsense. And because people suck!
Get the facts: californiafirefacts.com
Get the facts: californiafirefacts.com
California Fire Facts | Governor Gavin Newsom
Get the facts about the Los Angeles fires.
californiafirefacts.com
January 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Gavin Newsom launched a website to combat the wildfire disinformation spreading about Los Angeles, because people can’t be bothered to do a simple Google search before sharing nonsense. And because people suck!
Get the facts: californiafirefacts.com
Get the facts: californiafirefacts.com
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This is a fascinating turn of events
January 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This is a fascinating turn of events
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Conservative ‘outrage’ after Welcome To Country ceremonies cost roughly 0.00049% of an AUKUS sub per year
chaser.com.au/national/con...
chaser.com.au/national/con...
Conservative 'outrage' after Welcome To Country ceremonies cost roughly 0.00049% of an AUKUS sub per year – The Chaser
It's 'totally' about the cost...
chaser.com.au
January 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Conservative ‘outrage’ after Welcome To Country ceremonies cost roughly 0.00049% of an AUKUS sub per year
chaser.com.au/national/con...
chaser.com.au/national/con...
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A politician that engages with the community is worth listening to I reckon.
Bonus points for top notch whiteboarding skills!
#auspol
Reiterating: Dutton’s economic plan for nuclear does not stack up. It is not so much a plan as a collection of ambitious & unsubstantiated assumptions.
Bonus points for top notch whiteboarding skills!
#auspol
Reiterating: Dutton’s economic plan for nuclear does not stack up. It is not so much a plan as a collection of ambitious & unsubstantiated assumptions.
The Coalition like to make up myths about renewables to distract from their risky nuclear scheme.
I jumped on the whiteboard to explain how they’ve gone wrong
I jumped on the whiteboard to explain how they’ve gone wrong
January 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
A politician that engages with the community is worth listening to I reckon.
Bonus points for top notch whiteboarding skills!
#auspol
Reiterating: Dutton’s economic plan for nuclear does not stack up. It is not so much a plan as a collection of ambitious & unsubstantiated assumptions.
Bonus points for top notch whiteboarding skills!
#auspol
Reiterating: Dutton’s economic plan for nuclear does not stack up. It is not so much a plan as a collection of ambitious & unsubstantiated assumptions.
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🤓 in just 6 years, australia's two main grids added 51 TWh/yr of wind+solar generation.
…taking us from 19.9% → 38.8% renewables.
…this is equivalent to 6.6 large #nuclear reactors, but at much lower cost & much faster.
…even more impressive given there's no chance of nuclear here for 20+ years.
…taking us from 19.9% → 38.8% renewables.
…this is equivalent to 6.6 large #nuclear reactors, but at much lower cost & much faster.
…even more impressive given there's no chance of nuclear here for 20+ years.
January 1, 2025 at 6:57 AM
🤓 in just 6 years, australia's two main grids added 51 TWh/yr of wind+solar generation.
…taking us from 19.9% → 38.8% renewables.
…this is equivalent to 6.6 large #nuclear reactors, but at much lower cost & much faster.
…even more impressive given there's no chance of nuclear here for 20+ years.
…taking us from 19.9% → 38.8% renewables.
…this is equivalent to 6.6 large #nuclear reactors, but at much lower cost & much faster.
…even more impressive given there's no chance of nuclear here for 20+ years.
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Can China lead the global energy transition? https://johnmenadue.com/can-china-lead-the-global-energy-transition/ #auspol
Can China lead the global energy transition? - Pearls and Irritations
In late September 2024, the Chinese Government began to take decisive action to boost aggregate demand, and it has also been promoting what it calls "quality productive forces" in order to nurture new drivers of economic growth.
johnmenadue.com
January 2, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Can China lead the global energy transition? https://johnmenadue.com/can-china-lead-the-global-energy-transition/ #auspol
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Good to see the AFR finally admitting the diesel fuel rebate is a subsidy. Truth catches on eventually…I wonder if they’ll change the headline tomorrow. Share before they do 🤣
January 2, 2025 at 1:54 AM