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Mehreen Faruqi @mehreenfaruqi.bsky.social · 1d

Genocidal war criminal nominates his weapons dealer for the Nobel Peace Prize and our Foreign Minister fawns over it.

Embarrassing.

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Jeremy's Ear @jeremysear.bsky.social · 1d

It's interesting how fascist states go from trying to deport political opponents to seizing and imprisoning any they can get their hands on and refusing to let them leave. See also the flotilla heroes kidnapped by Israel and who Israel has refused to release. Rogue states.

Jeremy's Ear @jeremysear.bsky.social · 1d

Also - so there's a new Berlin Wall? The US is stopping people escaping it now? The good Americans, the ones targeted by fascists, are now to be trapped there?

Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 1d

you'd think a prominent news outlet like the New York Times might mention that "antifa" isn't an actual organization in a long story about antifa, but nope!

and the subhead helps props up a false claim this professor was up to something seedy as something up for debate

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Jeremy's Ear @jeremysear.bsky.social · 1d

I guess it's the transition between their fantasy that they have a great place everyone wants to go to, which powers the initial xenophobia that gets them in power; and the reality that they've made it all so awful people now *want* to leave, so *stopping* people escaping is the punishment.

Jeremy's Ear @jeremysear.bsky.social · 1d

It's interesting how fascist states go from trying to deport political opponents to seizing and imprisoning any they can get their hands on and refusing to let them leave. See also the flotilla heroes kidnapped by Israel and who Israel has refused to release. Rogue states.

Jeremy's Ear @jeremysear.bsky.social · 1d

Also - so there's a new Berlin Wall? The US is stopping people escaping it now? The good Americans, the ones targeted by fascists, are now to be trapped there?

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Jeremy's Ear @jeremysear.bsky.social · 17h

This is why we *had* a government-owned bank, to provide services even where not cost-effective for the bank, and what privatising it was a stupid mistake. Same goes for telcos and other necessary services. Basic services need a govt option to be reliable. au.finance.yahoo.com/news/bendigo...

Aussie town running out of cash as residents left with four-hour ordeal: 'We need your cash'

A Tasmanian town is running out of cash after its last bank branch closed its doors.

au.finance.yahoo.com

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Jeremy's Ear @jeremysear.bsky.social · 17h

If you give a damn about the environment,!or are concerned about climate change, don't vote ALP. They're Another Liberal Party.

Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 17h

Labor is negotiating the details and passage through parliament of these environmental laws with the LNP, not the Greens. That does not bode well. Without far stronger environmental laws the extinction and climate crises will get far, far worse. We all suffer, wildlife, ecosystems and people.

Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 1d

Australia's much loved wildlife and places sorely need greater care and legal protection.

Our latest for @aunz.theconversation.com.

theconversation.com/labor-is-clo... With good friends and colleagues, @drphilmccormack.bsky.social & @yungenchee.bsky.social.

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Well May We Say @wellmaywesay.bsky.social · 16h

The White House was correct - the Nobel Prize committee clearly *did* "place politics over peace" - awarding it to someone who dedicated it to Trump; who identifies with Margaret Thatcher; and who is a big supporter of the war criminal Netanyahu and his genocidal govt.

nypost.com/2025/10/10/u...

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado dedicates it to Trump

The Venezuelan opposition leader dedicated her award to President Trump and his “decisive support” of democracy in the South American nation.

nypost.com

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Well May We Say @wellmaywesay.bsky.social · 16h

An ally of Netanyahu who dedicated her award to Trump? Uh, no, if she's a winner of the Prize, it's worthless.

Jeremy's Ear @jeremysear.bsky.social · 16h

Sounds like the Nobel Peace Prize is another award given to monsters, and no longer has any value.

Middle East Eye (Unofficial) @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social · 17h

Cair calls on Nobel Prize winner to renounce support for Zionism and fascism - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/cair-calls-nobel-prize-winner-renounce-support-zionism-and-fascism

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Well May We Say @wellmaywesay.bsky.social · 1d

The court has its share of blame here - granting Reynolds costs was nuts; costs at the obscene level awarded is an absolute travesty. Defamation law and defamation courts are absolutely out of control in this country and need to be reined in, hard.

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Jeremy's Ear @jeremysear.bsky.social · 1d

How could they harm Reynolds' reputation any more than her reported actions did and continue to do? What an absolute monster.

Blair Palese @blairpalese.bsky.social · 1d

Reynolds bankrupting the husband of a rape victim… says so much about the Liberal Party… vindictive & refusing to take any responsibility. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

David Sharaz served bankruptcy papers by Linda Reynolds

Brittany Higgins's husband David Sharaz is served bankruptcy papers by former Senator Linda Reynolds, as she tries to recover damages awarded to her by a Perth court for defamation.

www.abc.net.au

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Well May We Say @wellmaywesay.bsky.social · 1d

The question to ask the people who still insist, despite all the evidence, that their difficulties (house prices and rents, supermarket ripoffs, underfunded healthcare) are the fault of immigrants - "what makes you think that?" Or - "where'd you get that idea"? Make them consider the source.

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Well May We Say @wellmaywesay.bsky.social · 1d

To the political right, the cruelty IS the point

Travis Jordan @grugstan.bsky.social · 1d

A young person died just days after the LNP make pill testing illegal.

There’s a good chance that if they could have had these pills tested, they’d be with us all today.

Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 1d

Highly potent synthetic opioids found in teddy bear-shaped pills linked to a death in Queensland

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Well May We Say @wellmaywesay.bsky.social · 1d

These people are heroes and the pariah state that illegally seized and imprisoned them, and still has one hostage (and, you know, is still committing bloody genocide) should be hit with sanctions. www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

Australian flotilla activist faces indefinite Israeli detention 'threat', as others return home

The returned activists have concerns for Madeline Habib, who is said to be in "good health" while detained in Israel.

www.sbs.com.au

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🇵🇸 dubious cursed pervert @guymosel.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not sure Labor has any incentive to reform the toothless anti corruption body it designed to be toothless

Possum @pollytics.bsky.social · 1d

Reforming the NACC is some low hanging fruit shit. The simple political lines that "We created the first national corruption commission, it's done a god job, but we've seen where the rubber meets the road that it needs to be more robust. <insert actual reform>" Vote winner with easy Senate passage.

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Jeremy's Ear @jeremysear.bsky.social · 2d

That's like thanking an arsonist for eventually picking up a hose, whilst holding a molotov.

6 News Australia @6newsau.bsky.social · 2d

#BREAKING 🚨 Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong have released a joint statement after Israel and Hamas signed off the first phase of a peace plan

The federal government said it welcomes the announcement and thanks US president Donald Trump "for his diplomatic efforts"

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Well May We Say @wellmaywesay.bsky.social · 4d

Episode 192 "the dam bursts" (feat. @nickcarrcomedy.bsky.social ) now up on your favourite podcast app and at www.wellmaywesay.com/podcast/2025...

Episode 192 "The Dam Bursts" (feat Nick Carr) — Well May We Say

Nick and Jeremy try to find hope, in grim times

www.wellmaywesay.com

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 4d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 4d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 4d

Someone should do a FOIA request for the raw footage of the videos they took of that Chicago raid and then edited into a fascist ad for ICE.

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Well May We Say @wellmaywesay.bsky.social · 4d

Getting there. At 1hr5 out of 1hr25. This was so much easier when Daniel was editing!

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Lynne #TaxTheRich #WelfareNotWarfare #MakeLabourHistory @bebsdotteragain.bsky.social · 5d

Now it seems

…”If you disagree with the decision to label a group that has never carried out an act of terrorism and has never planned to carry out an act of terrorism as a ‘terrorist group’, you too are a terrorist.”

www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/in-the-uk-...

In the UK, you can be arrested for "terrorism" saying you disagree with a government decision

At an anti-genocide protest, a woman was arrested by the Metropolitan Police for holding up a sign reading: “I do not support the proscription of Palestine Action.”

www.councilestatemedia.uk

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Well May We Say @wellmaywesay.bsky.social · 5d

That is 100% not what they're doing and you are being very silly.

Well May We Say @wellmaywesay.bsky.social · 5d

It's risible you're running this as an analogy.

Well May We Say @wellmaywesay.bsky.social · 5d

Which bit of rubble do you think is Hamas?

Your position is ridiculous. They weren't bringing weapons. They weren't a military threat to Israel. The only people they're in danger from are the IDF.

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Well May We Say @wellmaywesay.bsky.social · 5d

Safeguard lives from whom? Israel? Well, fair, they do wilfully bomb ambulances and aid vehicles.

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Well May We Say @wellmaywesay.bsky.social · 5d

International waters, not active combat area.

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Well May We Say @wellmaywesay.bsky.social · 5d

Gaza isn't Israel. International waters are certainly not Israel. If Israel supporters have to rely on a 2011 non-legal opinion to justify the blockade, it suggests it's not legal at all.

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