Tony Fisk
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Tony Fisk
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· Jan 28
So Here We Are
wearebouthere.blogspot.com
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Monty Python had to have the last say...
“We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members…”
November 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Monty Python had to have the last say...
I'm amazed this tragedy didn't happen months ago.
Cue the martial law decrees...
Cue the martial law decrees...
NEW: The governor of West Virginia says that two members of the state National Guard shot today in DC have died.
November 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I'm amazed this tragedy didn't happen months ago.
Cue the martial law decrees...
Cue the martial law decrees...
Now who would be so dumb as to fall for that? The sort of people who think shooting themselves in the foot is a neat trick?
This is how close the special election is now! We Can Flip This Seat, Republicans know that and they are scared! So scared that they have to resort to sending out reminders to vote with the wrong date.
November 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Now who would be so dumb as to fall for that? The sort of people who think shooting themselves in the foot is a neat trick?
"Dragon men must fly, when thread* is in the sky."
* of the variety trailed by Russian drones.
* of the variety trailed by Russian drones.
"Let me get this straight. Your lab has bred a dragon?"
"A wyvern, director. It has two legs, two wings, whereas a-"
"Which flies, breathes fire, and is intelligent?"
"About as intelligent as a border collie."
"So, intelligent. Why?"
"You asked us to invent measures to take down small drones."
"A wyvern, director. It has two legs, two wings, whereas a-"
"Which flies, breathes fire, and is intelligent?"
"About as intelligent as a border collie."
"So, intelligent. Why?"
"You asked us to invent measures to take down small drones."
November 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"Dragon men must fly, when thread* is in the sky."
* of the variety trailed by Russian drones.
* of the variety trailed by Russian drones.
whut?
Big corporations like Exxon Mobil are literally begging the Supreme Court to bail them out. They’re claiming that being forced to publish their emissions data violates their precious 1st Amendment “free speech” rights.
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
whut?
Not collapse. Just a delay to the new year
(Senate submissions are still open until Dec 5)
(Senate submissions are still open until Dec 5)
Labor’s nature laws risk collapse with deal yet to be struck on eve of parliament’s final sitting day
Labor’s nature laws risk collapse with deal yet to be struck on eve of parliament’s final sitting day
Greens expected to sign on to 11th-hour compromise after Labor offers new concessions
Anthony Albanese is yet to land a deal to rewrite federal nature laws ahead of parliament’s final sitting day of the year, leaving the long-promised reforms at risk of collapse for the second time in 12 months.
But political, industry and environment movement sources expect the Greens will eventually accept an 11th-hour compromise after Labor offered new concessions to secure the minor party’s support. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Not collapse. Just a delay to the new year
(Senate submissions are still open until Dec 5)
(Senate submissions are still open until Dec 5)
"L'heure a sonné. Apportez le fromage!"
Part 8 of 200 in historically interesting things to inspire your ttrpg
A rare dagger for esoteric rituals from France, mid 19th Century
And you will have to wait for more tomorrow
A rare dagger for esoteric rituals from France, mid 19th Century
And you will have to wait for more tomorrow
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 AM
"L'heure a sonné. Apportez le fromage!"
The 'crucible effect' characteristic of a cult, where all the 'non-true Scotsmen' fall away, leaving only the true blue tartans.
(In the case of a political party like the Libs, it's exaggerated by the voters favouring more progressive candidates over moderate party members)
(In the case of a political party like the Libs, it's exaggerated by the voters favouring more progressive candidates over moderate party members)
You can see why the Coalition has gone full climate denial from these numbers. Their MPs, Senators, branch members and voters are disproportionately older (and male).
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Guardian Essential poll: only a quarter of older Australians believe climate change can be prevented
Results show a ‘general sense of gloom’ as fewer Australians now believe climate change is caused by humans compared with March
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The 'crucible effect' characteristic of a cult, where all the 'non-true Scotsmen' fall away, leaving only the true blue tartans.
(In the case of a political party like the Libs, it's exaggerated by the voters favouring more progressive candidates over moderate party members)
(In the case of a political party like the Libs, it's exaggerated by the voters favouring more progressive candidates over moderate party members)
A wilfully blind spot.
(The consequences of the ICJ's advisory opinion are obvious to anyone.)
(The consequences of the ICJ's advisory opinion are obvious to anyone.)
This is definitely a blind spot in the EPBC Act reform bills.
#auslaw #auspol #climatecrisis
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
#auslaw #auspol #climatecrisis
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
Long-awaited environment laws might get Australia sued. Here’s why
Labor has pledged to pass long-awaited environment laws this week. But the current reforms leave Australia open to legal challenge.
theconversation.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:48 PM
A wilfully blind spot.
(The consequences of the ICJ's advisory opinion are obvious to anyone.)
(The consequences of the ICJ's advisory opinion are obvious to anyone.)
Labor pledges to do whatever it takes to pass nature laws irrespective of their effectiveness.
Fixed the headline… “Labor pledges to pass some kind of #nature laws as Greens demand laws actually protect nature rather than providing a free pass for #eco- #climate- & #water-destructive mining” #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Labor pledges to pass long-awaited nature laws this week as Greens demand more concessions
The government has offered to make changes to the bill to both the Greens and the Liberals hoping to reach a deal on legislation that can pass the Senate
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Labor pledges to do whatever it takes to pass nature laws irrespective of their effectiveness.
Reposted by Tony Fisk
Fixed the headline… “Labor pledges to pass some kind of #nature laws as Greens demand laws actually protect nature rather than providing a free pass for #eco- #climate- & #water-destructive mining” #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Labor pledges to pass long-awaited nature laws this week as Greens demand more concessions
The government has offered to make changes to the bill to both the Greens and the Liberals hoping to reach a deal on legislation that can pass the Senate
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Fixed the headline… “Labor pledges to pass some kind of #nature laws as Greens demand laws actually protect nature rather than providing a free pass for #eco- #climate- & #water-destructive mining” #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I recommended a bit of forethought.
As noted in my senate submission.
International and domestic courts are increasingly clear: governments have a legal duty to consider the greenhouse gas emissions released by the projects they approve.
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
November 25, 2025 at 5:11 AM
I recommended a bit of forethought.
As noted in my senate submission.
International and domestic courts are increasingly clear: governments have a legal duty to consider the greenhouse gas emissions released by the projects they approve.
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
Long-awaited environment laws might get Australia sued. Here’s why
Labor has pledged to pass long-awaited environment laws this week. But the current reforms leave Australia open to legal challenge.
theconversation.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 AM
As noted in my senate submission.
Turns internet back on, having just seen 'Wicked'...
Pauline Hanson has been suspended from the Senate for seven days. This comes after Hanson wore a burqa in the Senate yesterday, repeating a widely condemned stunt.
November 25, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Turns internet back on, having just seen 'Wicked'...
11 down, 19 to go...
⚡️ Update: US peace plan cut down to 19 points after talks with Ukraine, FT reports.
The Financial Times' sources did not specify which points were removed.
The Financial Times' sources did not specify which points were removed.
Ukraine, US draft updated peace plan during 'productive' Geneva talks
"I think we all recognize that part of getting a final end to this war will require for Ukraine to feel that it is safe and it is never going to be invaded or attacked again," U.S. Secretary of State ...
kyivindependent.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
11 down, 19 to go...
Well, I just made a senate submission with the theme that climate change underpins everything (including 'sovereign risk', now the ICJ's thrown its hat in the ring.)
“Climate change isn’t everything“ is becoming a go-to justification for delaying action.
This is - deliberately or inadvertently - a misframing of the issue. The point isn’t CC is everything, it’s that it’s essential to deal with.
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This is - deliberately or inadvertently - a misframing of the issue. The point isn’t CC is everything, it’s that it’s essential to deal with.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Well, I just made a senate submission with the theme that climate change underpins everything (including 'sovereign risk', now the ICJ's thrown its hat in the ring.)
The Spirit of Christmas Future
(Not so much a burqa as a burq)
(Not so much a burqa as a burq)
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The Spirit of Christmas Future
(Not so much a burqa as a burq)
(Not so much a burqa as a burq)
Now lobbying for some solar panels as a complement.
What sheep know about the benefits of wind turbines that Australia's National Party doesn't
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Now lobbying for some solar panels as a complement.
She will be Lord of the Dunghill
Tbf it was done to strengthen Ley’s internal leadership position, not to win votes
“The latest Newspoll has spelled bad news for the Coalition - with the party’s announcement on net zero failing to lift their primary vote beyond record lows.”
www.news.com.au/breaking-new...
www.news.com.au/breaking-new...
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 AM
She will be Lord of the Dunghill
Nothing clean about this, even on a map.
Orange bits are where Russia thinks it is.
Red and dashed bits are where ISW thinks Russia is.
DeepState shows where UAF thinks Russia is (further back)
Orange bits are where Russia thinks it is.
Red and dashed bits are where ISW thinks Russia is.
DeepState shows where UAF thinks Russia is (further back)
NEW: US and Ukrainian officials indicated that the initially reported US-proposed 28-point peace plan is not final and is currently undergoing changes.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 23, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar112325
Other Key Takeaways⬇️(1/4)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 23, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar112325
Other Key Takeaways⬇️(1/4)
November 24, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Nothing clean about this, even on a map.
Orange bits are where Russia thinks it is.
Red and dashed bits are where ISW thinks Russia is.
DeepState shows where UAF thinks Russia is (further back)
Orange bits are where Russia thinks it is.
Red and dashed bits are where ISW thinks Russia is.
DeepState shows where UAF thinks Russia is (further back)
as in: "... let's replace these 28 points with..."
NEW: US and Ukrainian officials indicated that the initially reported US-proposed 28-point peace plan is not final and is currently undergoing changes.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 23, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar112325
Other Key Takeaways⬇️(1/4)
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, November 23, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar112325
Other Key Takeaways⬇️(1/4)
November 24, 2025 at 4:41 AM
as in: "... let's replace these 28 points with..."
I'm flying, Charlie Brown.
What's the most you ever lost on a coin toss, Charlie Brown
All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain, Charlie Brown.
November 24, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I'm flying, Charlie Brown.
"I AM NOT A UUID!"
Are we really at a stage in public education where we consider it OK to have literally Google-branded schoolchildren whose learner identities are tied to being "responsible AI" users of private for-profit technologies?
November 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
"I AM NOT A UUID!"
When a salesman starts pressuring me to 'just sign the deal', my response is invariably 'Nope!'.
(also, is it just me, or does Watt bear an uncanny resemblance to a certain ex-MP of many portfolios?)
(also, is it just me, or does Watt bear an uncanny resemblance to a certain ex-MP of many portfolios?)
November 24, 2025 at 12:43 AM
When a salesman starts pressuring me to 'just sign the deal', my response is invariably 'Nope!'.
(also, is it just me, or does Watt bear an uncanny resemblance to a certain ex-MP of many portfolios?)
(also, is it just me, or does Watt bear an uncanny resemblance to a certain ex-MP of many portfolios?)
Meanwhile, submissions to the Senate Commitee are open until Dec 5.
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
November 24, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Meanwhile, submissions to the Senate Commitee are open until Dec 5.
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...