Alison Wonderland
@bit-bolshy.bsky.social
Old, tired, annoyed but still hopeful... although god only knows why!
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I often think of China. Red Cross estimates 2600 died. China reports 1/10 at 260. Could our military truly turn on us? Tiananmen Square 1989 June 3. Student uprising.
April 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I often think of China. Red Cross estimates 2600 died. China reports 1/10 at 260. Could our military truly turn on us? Tiananmen Square 1989 June 3. Student uprising.
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This is about all of us. Never forget that.
May 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
This is about all of us. Never forget that.
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It’s 2025 and we’re still seeing apologist headlines for men who kill women.
This is a man who chose to coercively control.
This is a man who chose to intimidate, threaten and stalk.
This is a man who planned a complex, brutal attack.
This is a man who chose to violently murder a young woman.
This is a man who chose to coercively control.
This is a man who chose to intimidate, threaten and stalk.
This is a man who planned a complex, brutal attack.
This is a man who chose to violently murder a young woman.
March 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
It’s 2025 and we’re still seeing apologist headlines for men who kill women.
This is a man who chose to coercively control.
This is a man who chose to intimidate, threaten and stalk.
This is a man who planned a complex, brutal attack.
This is a man who chose to violently murder a young woman.
This is a man who chose to coercively control.
This is a man who chose to intimidate, threaten and stalk.
This is a man who planned a complex, brutal attack.
This is a man who chose to violently murder a young woman.
A billionaire is a human dragon sitting on a hoard of wealth that they can't eat or ever spend in a hundred lifetimes! youtube.com/shorts/ZJ5ZX...
Scott Galloway on the virus in America: Hoarding Wealth
YouTube video by The Prof G Pod – Scott Galloway
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March 22, 2025 at 4:26 AM
A billionaire is a human dragon sitting on a hoard of wealth that they can't eat or ever spend in a hundred lifetimes! youtube.com/shorts/ZJ5ZX...
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Clive’s world.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
March 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Clive’s world.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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“The Four Corners program “Sacrifice“ has exposed the way in which some political leaders continue to confuse Australian military history with business opportunities offered by the international arms industry.“
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March 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
“The Four Corners program “Sacrifice“ has exposed the way in which some political leaders continue to confuse Australian military history with business opportunities offered by the international arms industry.“
johnmenadue.com/its-time-the...
johnmenadue.com/its-time-the...
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Ten years after former Treasurer Joe Hockey advised Australians to get “a good job that pays good money” to buy a house, new analysis by The Australia Institute reveals just how bad that advice actually was.
March 13, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Ten years after former Treasurer Joe Hockey advised Australians to get “a good job that pays good money” to buy a house, new analysis by The Australia Institute reveals just how bad that advice actually was.
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The longer we remain captive to the fruitless AUKUS deal, the longer we spend not doing other things that will actually help secure Australia.
Remember, we only get the submarines if the US President agrees that they don't need them.
Here's how that's going ⤵️
Remember, we only get the submarines if the US President agrees that they don't need them.
Here's how that's going ⤵️
March 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The longer we remain captive to the fruitless AUKUS deal, the longer we spend not doing other things that will actually help secure Australia.
Remember, we only get the submarines if the US President agrees that they don't need them.
Here's how that's going ⤵️
Remember, we only get the submarines if the US President agrees that they don't need them.
Here's how that's going ⤵️
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Defence officials have confirmed they were notified of China's live-fire exercises at around 10:10am — about 40 minutes after the People's Liberation Army Navy opened a "window" for live-fire exercises.
Defence learned of Chinese exercises about 40 minutes after drill commenced
Defence officials have confirmed they were notified of China's live-fire exercises at around 10:10am — about 40 minutes after the People's Liberation Army Navy opened a "window" for live-fire exercises.
www.abc.net.au
February 26, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Defence officials have confirmed they were notified of China's live-fire exercises at around 10:10am — about 40 minutes after the People's Liberation Army Navy opened a "window" for live-fire exercises.
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Woodside’s North West Shelf gas export project is a disaster on five fronts:
🔴 Plummeting royalties
🔴 Threat to WA domestic gas reserves
🔴 Tripled WA’s wholesale gas + electricity prices
🔴 4.3 billion tonnes of emissions
🔴 Corroding ancient rock art
#climate #auspol
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🔴 Plummeting royalties
🔴 Threat to WA domestic gas reserves
🔴 Tripled WA’s wholesale gas + electricity prices
🔴 4.3 billion tonnes of emissions
🔴 Corroding ancient rock art
#climate #auspol
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Woodside's North West Shelf gas export project: a disaster on five fronts
Australia Institute analysis reveals Woodside’s North West Shelf gas export project is driving up WA energy prices, threatening the state's domestic gas reserves, paying even fewer royalties, corrodin...
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February 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Middle powers such as Australia relied on the rules-based order, but that’s in doubt. Here’s what we must do | John Blaxland
Middle powers such as Australia relied on the rules-based order, but that’s in doubt. Here’s what we must do | John Blaxland
US globalism is in retreat and Australia’s fear of abandonment is more acute than in ages
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February 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Middle powers such as Australia relied on the rules-based order, but that’s in doubt. Here’s what we must do | John Blaxland
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Net zero.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
February 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Net zero.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
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The AJA does not represent the average Jewish Australian … we like most decent people oppose ethnic cleansing…
February 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The AJA does not represent the average Jewish Australian … we like most decent people oppose ethnic cleansing…
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#PeterDutton's nuclear plan will drop a 2bn tonne carbon 💣 on australia's climate targets.
it means no net zero & no paris agreement!
we've got ads lined up in 3 seats where an indie win could keep dutton from majority.📷
👇 but we're $269k short & need the 💵 by thursday 👇
it means no net zero & no paris agreement!
we've got ads lined up in 3 seats where an indie win could keep dutton from majority.📷
👇 but we're $269k short & need the 💵 by thursday 👇
February 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
#PeterDutton's nuclear plan will drop a 2bn tonne carbon 💣 on australia's climate targets.
it means no net zero & no paris agreement!
we've got ads lined up in 3 seats where an indie win could keep dutton from majority.📷
👇 but we're $269k short & need the 💵 by thursday 👇
it means no net zero & no paris agreement!
we've got ads lined up in 3 seats where an indie win could keep dutton from majority.📷
👇 but we're $269k short & need the 💵 by thursday 👇
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"That ‘multibillion’ industry? Well, according to the ATO it’s paid no tax since 2019. It did sell $4 billion worth of fish, yes. But profits went off-shore."
Great piece from @amyremeikis.bsky.social, originally published in our fortnightly newsletter, then shared with @thenewdaily.bsky.social.
Great piece from @amyremeikis.bsky.social, originally published in our fortnightly newsletter, then shared with @thenewdaily.bsky.social.
The two decision that show the Albanese government's priorities
In amongst the gestures and everything happening in the world last week, the Albanese government delivered two lessons in power.
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February 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
"That ‘multibillion’ industry? Well, according to the ATO it’s paid no tax since 2019. It did sell $4 billion worth of fish, yes. But profits went off-shore."
Great piece from @amyremeikis.bsky.social, originally published in our fortnightly newsletter, then shared with @thenewdaily.bsky.social.
Great piece from @amyremeikis.bsky.social, originally published in our fortnightly newsletter, then shared with @thenewdaily.bsky.social.
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Dr Assal Rad on Twitter—
"You don’t kill thousands upon thousands of children by accident."
"You don’t kill thousands upon thousands of children by accident."
February 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Dr Assal Rad on Twitter—
"You don’t kill thousands upon thousands of children by accident."
"You don’t kill thousands upon thousands of children by accident."
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Today, watershedd on Blakandblack highlights a glaring hypocrisy: the AJA opposes the Voice for Indigenous Australians, yet seeks greater rights for Jewish Australians. Is equality truly a principle, or just a convenience? Hypocrisy #EqualityForAll #VoiceToParliament
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Discrimination in Australia: The Hypocrisy of the Vested Interest
Indigenous people in Australia are afforded far less support than any other group, despite failures to Close the Gap.
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February 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Today, watershedd on Blakandblack highlights a glaring hypocrisy: the AJA opposes the Voice for Indigenous Australians, yet seeks greater rights for Jewish Australians. Is equality truly a principle, or just a convenience? Hypocrisy #EqualityForAll #VoiceToParliament
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"What is apparent now (even if many ignored it before) is the accelerating transformation of this country’s closest, and dominant ally into an oligarchal Christian fascist state."
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The MAGA challenge to Australia’s self-respect - Pearls and Irritations
Trump poses a simple question to Australian foreign and defence policy makers: what are the limits on behaviour by the United States?
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February 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"What is apparent now (even if many ignored it before) is the accelerating transformation of this country’s closest, and dominant ally into an oligarchal Christian fascist state."
johnmenadue.com/the-maga-cha...
johnmenadue.com/the-maga-cha...
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Who should pay for skyrocketing insurance premiums? Businesses and households, or the fossil fuel companies causing the problem in the first place?
We held a Politics in the Pub with @katechaneymp.bsky.social, Independent Member for Curtin to discuss what we can do.
Watch:
We held a Politics in the Pub with @katechaneymp.bsky.social, Independent Member for Curtin to discuss what we can do.
Watch:
Fossil fueled insurance premiums: What climate change means for your premiums and property value
YouTube video by The Australia Institute
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February 23, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Who should pay for skyrocketing insurance premiums? Businesses and households, or the fossil fuel companies causing the problem in the first place?
We held a Politics in the Pub with @katechaneymp.bsky.social, Independent Member for Curtin to discuss what we can do.
Watch:
We held a Politics in the Pub with @katechaneymp.bsky.social, Independent Member for Curtin to discuss what we can do.
Watch:
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💥The Netherlands' largest pension fund, has sold its shares in Tesla, Meta, and Alphabet (Google). The fund with US $569 billion equivolent in assets is "directing more money to companies and projects that help to improve society and the environment." #Divest
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Dutch pension fund ABP sells all Alphabet and Meta shares, CEO tells newspaper FD
ABP, the Netherlands' largest pension fund, has sold its shares in tech companies Meta and Alphabet , its CEO told Dutch newspaper FD in an interview published on Monday.
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February 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
💥The Netherlands' largest pension fund, has sold its shares in Tesla, Meta, and Alphabet (Google). The fund with US $569 billion equivolent in assets is "directing more money to companies and projects that help to improve society and the environment." #Divest
www.reuters.com/markets/euro...
www.reuters.com/markets/euro...
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The Chinese warships off Australia's coast are carrying missiles with a range of about 1,000 kilometres, New Zealand's defence minister says, warning of an urgent need for her government to bolster defence spending.
NZ warns of 'extremely capable' Chinese warships in Tasman Sea
The Chinese warships off Australia's coast are carrying missiles with a range of about 1,000 kilometres, New Zealand's defence minister says, warning of an urgent need for her government to bolster defence spending.
www.abc.net.au
February 24, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The Chinese warships off Australia's coast are carrying missiles with a range of about 1,000 kilometres, New Zealand's defence minister says, warning of an urgent need for her government to bolster defence spending.
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“We have political leaders who insist that mining & forestry underwrite Australian prosperity. Those who believe this nonsense cannot be trusted with the wellbeing of future generations.”
“Mining & native forest logging industries, collectively, employ only ~2% of the labour force."
– Ken Henry
“Mining & native forest logging industries, collectively, employ only ~2% of the labour force."
– Ken Henry
February 20, 2025 at 4:44 AM
“We have political leaders who insist that mining & forestry underwrite Australian prosperity. Those who believe this nonsense cannot be trusted with the wellbeing of future generations.”
“Mining & native forest logging industries, collectively, employ only ~2% of the labour force."
– Ken Henry
“Mining & native forest logging industries, collectively, employ only ~2% of the labour force."
– Ken Henry
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It looks as if Australia has joined the list of countries in which only government-approved artwork can be displayed -
February 20, 2025 at 6:31 AM
It looks as if Australia has joined the list of countries in which only government-approved artwork can be displayed -
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"North Carolina senator Thom Tillis told people that the FBI warned him about 'credible death threats' when he was considering voting against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
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"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
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“They’re Scared Shitless”: The Threat of Political Violence Informing Trump’s Grip on Congress
With the president smashing norm after norm, even lawmakers within his party have feared for their personal safety, and at least one has told confidants that it has swayed his decision-making.
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February 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"North Carolina senator Thom Tillis told people that the FBI warned him about 'credible death threats' when he was considering voting against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
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"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
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