Barry McGregor
@bluebarry2.bsky.social
Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. Desmond Tutu.
- architecture, history, oceans, coasts, landscapes, travels, progressing …….. Matisse, the Goons and Python to the front of mind in the madness
- architecture, history, oceans, coasts, landscapes, travels, progressing …….. Matisse, the Goons and Python to the front of mind in the madness
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This is an astonishing thing to delete. On what grounds was it complained about, other than being actively opposed to reconciliation and actively support of hate and bigotry?
Please share widely. The SMH took it down after complaints by the AJA.
open.substack.com/pub/deepcutn... ... ppl who had never met a Muslim
open.substack.com/pub/deepcutn... ... ppl who had never met a Muslim
Ahmed Ouf: I went to Bondi and hugged people who'd never spoken to a Muslim before
Read Cumberland councillor's deleted opinion piece for the Sydney Morning Herald
open.substack.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM
This is an astonishing thing to delete. On what grounds was it complained about, other than being actively opposed to reconciliation and actively support of hate and bigotry?
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Here's a plan. Let's institute the billionaires' tax worldwide, then the only place for them to go is Mars.
Peter Thiel is leaving California if we pass a 1% tax on billionaires for 5 years to pay for healthcare for the working class facing steep Medicaid cuts.
I echo what FDR said with sarcasm of economic royalists when they threatened to leave, "I will miss them very much."
I echo what FDR said with sarcasm of economic royalists when they threatened to leave, "I will miss them very much."
December 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Here's a plan. Let's institute the billionaires' tax worldwide, then the only place for them to go is Mars.
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Israeli Gov's list of top 10 Australian 'anti-Semitic' orgs, politicians & people.
No actual Nazi groups ie National Socialist Network.
Most solely oppose genocide of Palestinian civilians - this is Not anti-semitic.
Netanyahu's propaganda & true agenda are clear #Auspol
No actual Nazi groups ie National Socialist Network.
Most solely oppose genocide of Palestinian civilians - this is Not anti-semitic.
Netanyahu's propaganda & true agenda are clear #Auspol
December 30, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Israeli Gov's list of top 10 Australian 'anti-Semitic' orgs, politicians & people.
No actual Nazi groups ie National Socialist Network.
Most solely oppose genocide of Palestinian civilians - this is Not anti-semitic.
Netanyahu's propaganda & true agenda are clear #Auspol
No actual Nazi groups ie National Socialist Network.
Most solely oppose genocide of Palestinian civilians - this is Not anti-semitic.
Netanyahu's propaganda & true agenda are clear #Auspol
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'Antisemitism is a real and dangerous phenomenon. Yet this reality has been politically exploited on a wide scale in... the weaponization of antisemitism... the accusation as a tool to silence legitimate criticism of Israel rather than to confront genuine hatred.'
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12...
Between Identity and Politics: Unpacking the Systematic Conflation of “Antisemitism” and Criticism of Israel
Whenever Jews anywhere in the world are subjected to an attack or a threat, Israel, along with a wide network of political and media supporters, is quick to frame the incident as a direct extension of...
johnmenadue.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:35 AM
'Antisemitism is a real and dangerous phenomenon. Yet this reality has been politically exploited on a wide scale in... the weaponization of antisemitism... the accusation as a tool to silence legitimate criticism of Israel rather than to confront genuine hatred.'
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/12...
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Trump taking over the Kennedy Center has the same vibes.
Elon buying twitter is not unlike when a failed comic buys a comedy club to give himself stage time.
The top story on Twitter is all the sycophants praising Elon Musk for Starlink?
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December 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Trump taking over the Kennedy Center has the same vibes.
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Really enjoyed watching Justin Wolfers becoming ubiquitous in US media over the last six months, because most US media people don't know how to deal with him. A very good economist, who cares foremost about people, who doesn't care if he upsets power, and explains things in colloquial Australian
December 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Really enjoyed watching Justin Wolfers becoming ubiquitous in US media over the last six months, because most US media people don't know how to deal with him. A very good economist, who cares foremost about people, who doesn't care if he upsets power, and explains things in colloquial Australian
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The symbolism of Australians racing to donate blood to help the victims of the antisemitic terror attack in Sydney should not be underestimated.
This is a people saying: I give of my most inner self to help you, unknown friends. I give without credit. I recognise that humanity is one body.
#auspol
This is a people saying: I give of my most inner self to help you, unknown friends. I give without credit. I recognise that humanity is one body.
#auspol
December 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The symbolism of Australians racing to donate blood to help the victims of the antisemitic terror attack in Sydney should not be underestimated.
This is a people saying: I give of my most inner self to help you, unknown friends. I give without credit. I recognise that humanity is one body.
#auspol
This is a people saying: I give of my most inner self to help you, unknown friends. I give without credit. I recognise that humanity is one body.
#auspol
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And this is where the big problem lies. I note Andrew Hastie is another saying if you call out a genocide it instantly makes you antisemitic. It doesn't, it makes you a decent human being. People with a platform in the country really need to take a good hard look at themselves.
December 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
And this is where the big problem lies. I note Andrew Hastie is another saying if you call out a genocide it instantly makes you antisemitic. It doesn't, it makes you a decent human being. People with a platform in the country really need to take a good hard look at themselves.
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An important piece. With dark forces already seeking to exploit this horrific event we must be extremely vigilant to avoid this: “Calls are already rising for attacks on peaceful protest, free speech and freedom of assembly”.
"While the victims of the massacre at Bondi Beach were still bleeding, Benjamin Netanyahu - architect of the genocide in Palestine - blamed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese."
Butt out, Netanyahu
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/butt-out-of-...
Butt out, Netanyahu
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/butt-out-of-...
Butt out Netanyahu. Ugly political point-scoring follows Bondi Beach tragedy - Michael West
Israel’s Prime Minister should butt out of Australian politics. The tragedy at Bondi Beach must not be exploited for political points.
michaelwest.com.au
December 15, 2025 at 2:09 AM
An important piece. With dark forces already seeking to exploit this horrific event we must be extremely vigilant to avoid this: “Calls are already rising for attacks on peaceful protest, free speech and freedom of assembly”.
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Laura Tingle says you have to look at Netanyahu’s reaction with a grain of salt after he blamed Albanese for the Bondi attack. Says he’s the only leader trying to link it with Australia’s support for a Palestinian state while still can’t explain how Oct7 occurred on his watch💥 #Abc
December 15, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Laura Tingle says you have to look at Netanyahu’s reaction with a grain of salt after he blamed Albanese for the Bondi attack. Says he’s the only leader trying to link it with Australia’s support for a Palestinian state while still can’t explain how Oct7 occurred on his watch💥 #Abc
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Fuck off, Bibi. You're still a war criminal, no matter how many people have died because of antisemitism. Killing babies isn't allowed under the "Jewish kids are dead" exception.
Israel's Netanyahu accuses Australian PM of fueling antisemitism: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-15/israels-pm-benjamin-netanyahu-lashes-out-over-bondi-shooting/106142722
Israel's Netanyahu accuses Australian PM of fueling antisemitism
In a fiery address overnight, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "antisemitism is a cancer" and that it "spreads when leaders stay silent".
www.abc.net.au
December 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Fuck off, Bibi. You're still a war criminal, no matter how many people have died because of antisemitism. Killing babies isn't allowed under the "Jewish kids are dead" exception.
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America's Sleeping Giant roared when police attacked civil rights marchers.
And after tens of thousands of young Americans were killed in Vietnam.
And when Nixon tried to cover up Watergate.
Today it roars once more — at the tyrant in the Oval Office. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHPCL12QIg
And after tens of thousands of young Americans were killed in Vietnam.
And when Nixon tried to cover up Watergate.
Today it roars once more — at the tyrant in the Oval Office. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHPCL12QIg
Trump Has Awakened America's Sleeping Giant
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
America's Sleeping Giant roared when police attacked civil rights marchers.
And after tens of thousands of young Americans were killed in Vietnam.
And when Nixon tried to cover up Watergate.
Today it roars once more — at the tyrant in the Oval Office. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHPCL12QIg
And after tens of thousands of young Americans were killed in Vietnam.
And when Nixon tried to cover up Watergate.
Today it roars once more — at the tyrant in the Oval Office. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHPCL12QIg
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"While the victims of the massacre at Bondi Beach were still bleeding, Benjamin Netanyahu - architect of the genocide in Palestine - blamed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese."
Butt out, Netanyahu
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/butt-out-of-...
Butt out, Netanyahu
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/butt-out-of-...
Butt out Netanyahu. Ugly political point-scoring follows Bondi Beach tragedy - Michael West
Israel’s Prime Minister should butt out of Australian politics. The tragedy at Bondi Beach must not be exploited for political points.
michaelwest.com.au
December 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
"While the victims of the massacre at Bondi Beach were still bleeding, Benjamin Netanyahu - architect of the genocide in Palestine - blamed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese."
Butt out, Netanyahu
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/butt-out-of-...
Butt out, Netanyahu
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/butt-out-of-...
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The Soulless Train
December 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The Soulless Train
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Shame on Segal. Directly linking peaceful protests against Israel's genocide in Gaza with the atrocity in Bondi. Disgusting.
This woman's Zionist extremism exacerbates division. She is fueling the fire.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
This woman's Zionist extremism exacerbates division. She is fueling the fire.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
December 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Shame on Segal. Directly linking peaceful protests against Israel's genocide in Gaza with the atrocity in Bondi. Disgusting.
This woman's Zionist extremism exacerbates division. She is fueling the fire.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
This woman's Zionist extremism exacerbates division. She is fueling the fire.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Thou shalt not start a war to distract everyone so you can continue to protect billionaire pedophiles.
December 11, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Thou shalt not start a war to distract everyone so you can continue to protect billionaire pedophiles.
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Palantir sells AI tools that help law enforcement agencies like ICE analyze massive amounts of personal data.
It's a big reason why it is quickly becoming the most dangerous corporation in America.https://youtu.be/x_VwyhErd88?si=4Ptdx0tQBOBOUin1
It's a big reason why it is quickly becoming the most dangerous corporation in America.https://youtu.be/x_VwyhErd88?si=4Ptdx0tQBOBOUin1
The Most Dangerous Corporation in America?
Robert Reich
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Palantir sells AI tools that help law enforcement agencies like ICE analyze massive amounts of personal data.
It's a big reason why it is quickly becoming the most dangerous corporation in America.https://youtu.be/x_VwyhErd88?si=4Ptdx0tQBOBOUin1
It's a big reason why it is quickly becoming the most dangerous corporation in America.https://youtu.be/x_VwyhErd88?si=4Ptdx0tQBOBOUin1
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It’s a mystery to me why Australia and other developed economies are still pretending that America has not completely lost its mind. Take the gloves and tell them that if they insist on isolating themselves in their little Jesus and Guns bubble they should leave the rest of us out of it.
December 9, 2025 at 7:50 AM
It’s a mystery to me why Australia and other developed economies are still pretending that America has not completely lost its mind. Take the gloves and tell them that if they insist on isolating themselves in their little Jesus and Guns bubble they should leave the rest of us out of it.
Nong always, on every issue! Nong
Nong
Nong
You may ask yourself, "Why am I in this House?"
You may ask yourself, "Where did my career go to?"
And you may ask yourself, "Am I right, am I a nong?"
And you may say to yourself, "One Nation? What have I done?!"
You may ask yourself, "Where did my career go to?"
And you may ask yourself, "Am I right, am I a nong?"
And you may say to yourself, "One Nation? What have I done?!"
December 8, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Nong always, on every issue! Nong
Nong
Nong
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The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) announced that it will no longer publish content on Elon Musk’s platform, X. The organization said it can “no longer ethically participate in a social network that its owner has transformed into a machine of disinformation and propaganda.”
European Federation of Journalists to stop posting content on X
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) announced that it will no longer publish content on Elon Musk’s platform, X. The organization said it can “no longer ethically participate in a social network that its owner has transformed into a machine of disinformation and propaganda.”
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Yo, I can't stop laughing at this
He "medaled" himself🤣🤣🤣
He "medaled" himself🤣🤣🤣
December 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Lindsey Graham sponsored the Afghan Adjustment Act: “This is the right thing to do. The people who were there with us in the fight who are here in America need to stay. This will be their new home. We have a moral obligation to these people and they will make great citizens.”
November 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Lindsey Graham sponsored the Afghan Adjustment Act: “This is the right thing to do. The people who were there with us in the fight who are here in America need to stay. This will be their new home. We have a moral obligation to these people and they will make great citizens.”
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⚡️ European leaders push back on surprise Ukraine peace deal, affirm support for Kyiv.
European leaders pushed back on Nov. 21 against parts of a new and controversial U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine.
European leaders pushed back on Nov. 21 against parts of a new and controversial U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine.
European leaders push back on surprise Ukraine peace deal, affirm support for Kyiv
European leaders pushed back on Nov. 21 against parts of a new and controversial U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine.
kyivindependent.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
⚡️ European leaders push back on surprise Ukraine peace deal, affirm support for Kyiv.
European leaders pushed back on Nov. 21 against parts of a new and controversial U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine.
European leaders pushed back on Nov. 21 against parts of a new and controversial U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine.
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.