Toast Conger
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Yes Toast. Topics I follow: change, NZ pocket friends, KDrama, weather, permaculture, weaving, she/her🌱🇳🇿
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Toast Conger
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· Jul 2
Donald Trump announces his a "trade deal" with Vietnam, which increases taxes on American consumers while decreasing taxes on Vietnamese consumers.
The zero-rate tariff offer in Vietnam was proposed on April 4. He's essentially done nothing in 3 months.
A true genius at work. The art of the deal.
The zero-rate tariff offer in Vietnam was proposed on April 4. He's essentially done nothing in 3 months.
A true genius at work. The art of the deal.
Maybe I just start collecting these
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If there's anyone at JSOC, SouthCom or the Pentagon who wants to tell us more about these strikes, I'm on Signal at: johnismay.01
(OSD has already taken my press creds and I can't be recalled to active duty, so, 'weapons free.')
(OSD has already taken my press creds and I can't be recalled to active duty, so, 'weapons free.')
AC-130 gunships lasing targets. Griffin missiles captured fractions of a second before impact. RQ-4 Global Hawk drones filming it all. Seeing beyond the redactions in the Pentagon’s attack videos w/ @docubrent @carolrosenberg @cjchivers www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
What the Pentagon’s Attack Videos Reveal About the Boat Strikes at Sea
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
If there's anyone at JSOC, SouthCom or the Pentagon who wants to tell us more about these strikes, I'm on Signal at: johnismay.01
(OSD has already taken my press creds and I can't be recalled to active duty, so, 'weapons free.')
(OSD has already taken my press creds and I can't be recalled to active duty, so, 'weapons free.')
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The brain is a powerful organ.
It starts working in the mother's womb, and doesn't stop working until you vote for National, ACT, or NZ First.
#nzpol
It starts working in the mother's womb, and doesn't stop working until you vote for National, ACT, or NZ First.
#nzpol
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 AM
The brain is a powerful organ.
It starts working in the mother's womb, and doesn't stop working until you vote for National, ACT, or NZ First.
#nzpol
It starts working in the mother's womb, and doesn't stop working until you vote for National, ACT, or NZ First.
#nzpol
Bit obsessed with this song this morning. My gift to you, pocket friends. Spend some time with it, k?
Negativity, no more
YouTube video by Fin Rah Zel - Topic
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November 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Bit obsessed with this song this morning. My gift to you, pocket friends. Spend some time with it, k?
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Every Democrat in Congress should put out a video saying troops have an obligation to refuse unlawful orders. Make them prosecute all of you. This isn't a close call.
I'd add Republicans too if I thought any of them had the courage to actually cross Trump on this.
I'd add Republicans too if I thought any of them had the courage to actually cross Trump on this.
Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Every Democrat in Congress should put out a video saying troops have an obligation to refuse unlawful orders. Make them prosecute all of you. This isn't a close call.
I'd add Republicans too if I thought any of them had the courage to actually cross Trump on this.
I'd add Republicans too if I thought any of them had the courage to actually cross Trump on this.
Oh no AoNZ. Brace yourself. CNN running an article about us being cat killers again.
November 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Oh no AoNZ. Brace yourself. CNN running an article about us being cat killers again.
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Freepost it back to them!
November 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Freepost it back to them!
For the first time in yonks, I checked my account on the other site. Let's be clear. I joined in 2011 from the United States. It says I joined in 2021. There's something fubar about this database. They are fsking it for reasons, I'm sure.
November 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
For the first time in yonks, I checked my account on the other site. Let's be clear. I joined in 2011 from the United States. It says I joined in 2021. There's something fubar about this database. They are fsking it for reasons, I'm sure.
Now will the malingering journalists and corporate accounts pull their heads entirely out and off that site? Please? You are not 'checking the pulse of the nation' nor are you 'spreading the word to the masses'. You are participating in a propaganda machine fueled by bad actors.
It’s hilarious and revelatory that a bunch of giant MAGA/America First X accounts are actually based in Eastern Europe and Nigeria.
Top MAGA Influencers Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Actors
A new feature on Elon Musk’s X has given deeper insight into the online “America First” movement.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Now will the malingering journalists and corporate accounts pull their heads entirely out and off that site? Please? You are not 'checking the pulse of the nation' nor are you 'spreading the word to the masses'. You are participating in a propaganda machine fueled by bad actors.
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It remains insane to me that DOGE was treated at the time as an impressive shock and awe accomplishment - “you can’t deny he’s getting stuff done!” - and then instantly memory holed by the press once if became clear it was a total failure by every possible standard including Musk’s own
Difficult to overstate how profound a failure DOGE was. Spending in FY2025 was not only than in FY2024 – but higher than it was projected to be when Trump first took office.*
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
Bye bye, “DOGE”.
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
November 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It remains insane to me that DOGE was treated at the time as an impressive shock and awe accomplishment - “you can’t deny he’s getting stuff done!” - and then instantly memory holed by the press once if became clear it was a total failure by every possible standard including Musk’s own
Love that #secretsantaaonz has a strong enough theme amongst recipients of 'buy local if you can' that our local vendors are getting in on the action. I don't remember this happening on the old place.
These looks good, but Santa /my/ cat is 100yo. Not this one. Someone else though!? Great idea.
These looks good, but Santa /my/ cat is 100yo. Not this one. Someone else though!? Great idea.
Hi #SecretSantaAoNZ Santas! If your giftee likes cats, I'm willing to label your outer packaging as "from Santa" and send direct. I can gift-wrap it and include short notes or print a letter from you.
Just reply to your confirmation email and let me know. 15% off til 30 Nov!
#nzpets
Just reply to your confirmation email and let me know. 15% off til 30 Nov!
#nzpets
Kat's Nip: New Zealand's Dankest Catnip and Cat Toys
Kat's Nip is Aotearoa New Zealand's premium catnip. Grown fresh and harvested by hand, Kat's Nip is the dankest 'nip available for your feline pal.
katsnip.nz
November 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Love that #secretsantaaonz has a strong enough theme amongst recipients of 'buy local if you can' that our local vendors are getting in on the action. I don't remember this happening on the old place.
These looks good, but Santa /my/ cat is 100yo. Not this one. Someone else though!? Great idea.
These looks good, but Santa /my/ cat is 100yo. Not this one. Someone else though!? Great idea.
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bluesky has its own problem with bots and disinfo accounts
maybe they ought to implement this feature to genuinely fight back against some of this stuff
maybe they ought to implement this feature to genuinely fight back against some of this stuff
November 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
bluesky has its own problem with bots and disinfo accounts
maybe they ought to implement this feature to genuinely fight back against some of this stuff
maybe they ought to implement this feature to genuinely fight back against some of this stuff
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We hereby retire the “record scratch-Freeze frame-You may be wondering how I got here” meme.
It’s over. It will never be topped by this image.
It’s over. It will never be topped by this image.
November 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
We hereby retire the “record scratch-Freeze frame-You may be wondering how I got here” meme.
It’s over. It will never be topped by this image.
It’s over. It will never be topped by this image.
Lol...LOL
Ok obviously the first thought was:
MTG could do the funniest thing
Second thought was shit... does she actually? can it be?? does she really care about the victims?
Is that thought really any more ridiculous than anything else this week?
Ok obviously the first thought was:
MTG could do the funniest thing
Second thought was shit... does she actually? can it be?? does she really care about the victims?
Is that thought really any more ridiculous than anything else this week?
As a retiring but still sitting member of the House, MTG has the opportunity to read into the public record documents that otherwise could not be released... and would be protected by the constitution's speech or debate clause from prosecution.
November 22, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Lol...LOL
Ok obviously the first thought was:
MTG could do the funniest thing
Second thought was shit... does she actually? can it be?? does she really care about the victims?
Is that thought really any more ridiculous than anything else this week?
Ok obviously the first thought was:
MTG could do the funniest thing
Second thought was shit... does she actually? can it be?? does she really care about the victims?
Is that thought really any more ridiculous than anything else this week?
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November 22, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Passing a hat NZ. Let's send Rahaeli a whittakers
I closed social media for like three hours and the Pope threw a rave, MTG resigned, and Trump endorsed Mamdani before Chuck Schumer did? Now accepting bribes to close social media for all of next week
November 22, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Passing a hat NZ. Let's send Rahaeli a whittakers
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Anyone posted this one yet?
November 22, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Anyone posted this one yet?
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November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#secretsantaaonz because an elf told me so
Omfg there is a coffee flavoured whittakers!?!?!
Ok my Santa you can send me that and just that and be a hero.
Ok my Santa you can send me that and just that and be a hero.
November 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
#secretsantaaonz because an elf told me so
Just got #1 daughter wedding invitation... via email. I don't know why that feels transgressive, but it did. I was a bit boomer for a second and almost RSVPd as Your Mother.
Then I got over myself. It's 2025.
Then I got over myself. It's 2025.
November 21, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Just got #1 daughter wedding invitation... via email. I don't know why that feels transgressive, but it did. I was a bit boomer for a second and almost RSVPd as Your Mother.
Then I got over myself. It's 2025.
Then I got over myself. It's 2025.
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Om Mani Padme Hum
Nam Myo Ho Renge Kyo
Om Tara Tuttare Ture Soha
Nam Myo Ho Renge Kyo
Om Tara Tuttare Ture Soha
Name 3 Nirvana songs.
November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Om Mani Padme Hum
Nam Myo Ho Renge Kyo
Om Tara Tuttare Ture Soha
Nam Myo Ho Renge Kyo
Om Tara Tuttare Ture Soha
For #SecretSantaAoNZ I would like to say that crafted, second-hand etc is wonderful.
If you are struggling, a copy of your favourite book, a poem that moved your soul, or an album that changed your life, I'd love to know the things that mean the most to you.
Remember it is the thought not the $$
If you are struggling, a copy of your favourite book, a poem that moved your soul, or an album that changed your life, I'd love to know the things that mean the most to you.
Remember it is the thought not the $$
November 20, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Also, I absolutely love how Trump not only feels compelled to double any number he hears, but he ups his OWN numbers from press conference to press conference. Today he's up to $21T in investments. Yesterday it was 20. Tomorrow it'll be some number >21.
November 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Also, I absolutely love how Trump not only feels compelled to double any number he hears, but he ups his OWN numbers from press conference to press conference. Today he's up to $21T in investments. Yesterday it was 20. Tomorrow it'll be some number >21.
How many times do we have to say it? If the Epstein files reveal corruption, sexual abuse, predation, and/or pedophilia by people with a D in their profile, FINE. Go ahead. Take them down. All of the mofos. You don't seem to get it. Burn them ALL down. Reduce the fuel load, eh?
November 19, 2025 at 11:11 PM
How many times do we have to say it? If the Epstein files reveal corruption, sexual abuse, predation, and/or pedophilia by people with a D in their profile, FINE. Go ahead. Take them down. All of the mofos. You don't seem to get it. Burn them ALL down. Reduce the fuel load, eh?
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Among all the severe weather, you may have missed that we passed our 1000th post on bluesky today 🥳
Spread the word and tell your friends we're here as we creep towards 1000 followers. 36 to go!
Spread the word and tell your friends we're here as we creep towards 1000 followers. 36 to go!
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Among all the severe weather, you may have missed that we passed our 1000th post on bluesky today 🥳
Spread the word and tell your friends we're here as we creep towards 1000 followers. 36 to go!
Spread the word and tell your friends we're here as we creep towards 1000 followers. 36 to go!
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Folk, keep an eye on your friends because we're about to be hit by a wall of sexual abuse excusing/justifying from some of the most public voices in the USA.
It's going to be extremely nasty, even for those of us who haven't been victims.
It's going to be extremely nasty, even for those of us who haven't been victims.
November 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Folk, keep an eye on your friends because we're about to be hit by a wall of sexual abuse excusing/justifying from some of the most public voices in the USA.
It's going to be extremely nasty, even for those of us who haven't been victims.
It's going to be extremely nasty, even for those of us who haven't been victims.