Dave
@davetransom.bsky.social
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There's always a Tintin panel.
January 22, 2026 at 12:39 AM
There's always a Tintin panel.
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Not totally terrible, but a few missing points and several almighty clangers.
First up, for the love of Bod, can we stop talking about one half of the balance sheet and focus on the net position? NZ Govt has more financial assets than liabilities. How unusual is this? Let's have a look [🧵 1/n]
First up, for the love of Bod, can we stop talking about one half of the balance sheet and focus on the net position? NZ Govt has more financial assets than liabilities. How unusual is this? Let's have a look [🧵 1/n]
January 18, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Not totally terrible, but a few missing points and several almighty clangers.
First up, for the love of Bod, can we stop talking about one half of the balance sheet and focus on the net position? NZ Govt has more financial assets than liabilities. How unusual is this? Let's have a look [🧵 1/n]
First up, for the love of Bod, can we stop talking about one half of the balance sheet and focus on the net position? NZ Govt has more financial assets than liabilities. How unusual is this? Let's have a look [🧵 1/n]
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"...and that's our focus right now"
I chat more about this over at my Substack, which you can read for free: yeehawtheboys.substack.com/p/christophe...
I chat more about this over at my Substack, which you can read for free: yeehawtheboys.substack.com/p/christophe...
January 19, 2026 at 4:28 AM
"...and that's our focus right now"
I chat more about this over at my Substack, which you can read for free: yeehawtheboys.substack.com/p/christophe...
I chat more about this over at my Substack, which you can read for free: yeehawtheboys.substack.com/p/christophe...
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impressive of the CTU to brute force this subversion of "mood of the boardroom" into the media environment
the greens co-leaders being far and away the favourite of working class NZers polled is some pretty useful information as well
the greens co-leaders being far and away the favourite of working class NZers polled is some pretty useful information as well
Mood of the Workforce: ‘Virtually no praises for Luxon’s performance’
Move over boardroom executives, it’s time to hear what the blue collar workers think of the government, its leaders, and opposition MPs.
www.stuff.co.nz
January 18, 2026 at 8:20 PM
impressive of the CTU to brute force this subversion of "mood of the boardroom" into the media environment
the greens co-leaders being far and away the favourite of working class NZers polled is some pretty useful information as well
the greens co-leaders being far and away the favourite of working class NZers polled is some pretty useful information as well
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🔵 This week's Tom the Dancing Bug
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A BUSY, BUSY ICE ENFORCEMENT OPERATION
with apologies to Richard Scarry
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Brought to you by the rough and ready Inner Hive, including long-time member Brady Marsh and new member SquirrelSaver7. ( bit.ly/theInnerHive )
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READ IT RIGHT HERE👇
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A BUSY, BUSY ICE ENFORCEMENT OPERATION
with apologies to Richard Scarry
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Brought to you by the rough and ready Inner Hive, including long-time member Brady Marsh and new member SquirrelSaver7. ( bit.ly/theInnerHive )
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READ IT RIGHT HERE👇
January 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM
🔵 This week's Tom the Dancing Bug
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A BUSY, BUSY ICE ENFORCEMENT OPERATION
with apologies to Richard Scarry
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Brought to you by the rough and ready Inner Hive, including long-time member Brady Marsh and new member SquirrelSaver7. ( bit.ly/theInnerHive )
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READ IT RIGHT HERE👇
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A BUSY, BUSY ICE ENFORCEMENT OPERATION
with apologies to Richard Scarry
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Brought to you by the rough and ready Inner Hive, including long-time member Brady Marsh and new member SquirrelSaver7. ( bit.ly/theInnerHive )
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READ IT RIGHT HERE👇
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Headines in NZ altrnating like...
"Business Confidence High!"
"Popular Restaurant Closing"
"Business Confidence Grows Even Higher!!"
"Entire Retail Branch Shutting Down"
"Business Confidence Reaches Highest Ever Height!!!"
Like... the discognisance of it all 😐
"Business Confidence High!"
"Popular Restaurant Closing"
"Business Confidence Grows Even Higher!!"
"Entire Retail Branch Shutting Down"
"Business Confidence Reaches Highest Ever Height!!!"
Like... the discognisance of it all 😐
January 14, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Headines in NZ altrnating like...
"Business Confidence High!"
"Popular Restaurant Closing"
"Business Confidence Grows Even Higher!!"
"Entire Retail Branch Shutting Down"
"Business Confidence Reaches Highest Ever Height!!!"
Like... the discognisance of it all 😐
"Business Confidence High!"
"Popular Restaurant Closing"
"Business Confidence Grows Even Higher!!"
"Entire Retail Branch Shutting Down"
"Business Confidence Reaches Highest Ever Height!!!"
Like... the discognisance of it all 😐
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Two legends the sun can’t defeat 🌞 there’s a print of this up on my store too!
danielvernon.bigcartel.com
danielvernon.bigcartel.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Two legends the sun can’t defeat 🌞 there’s a print of this up on my store too!
danielvernon.bigcartel.com
danielvernon.bigcartel.com
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Rest In Whatever, Scott Adams
2/2
2/2
January 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Rest In Whatever, Scott Adams
2/2
2/2
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A classic 'look over here at this other thing' article. I mean we KNOW conclusively that the profit margins of our supermarkets are near world-leading, but let's run throw out some distraction reckons. A quick look... [🧵1/n]
January 9, 2026 at 10:42 PM
A classic 'look over here at this other thing' article. I mean we KNOW conclusively that the profit margins of our supermarkets are near world-leading, but let's run throw out some distraction reckons. A quick look... [🧵1/n]
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Jesse Welles doing that thing he's really good at
January 8, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Jesse Welles doing that thing he's really good at
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via Minneapolis photographer Chris Juhn on Facebook
January 8, 2026 at 3:53 PM
via Minneapolis photographer Chris Juhn on Facebook
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The animated film Aotearoa deserves. Grab a copy of the whole book here: danielvernon.bigcartel.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:05 AM
The animated film Aotearoa deserves. Grab a copy of the whole book here: danielvernon.bigcartel.com
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Let's talk about generative AI, contaminated information, and rhubarb.
Once upon a time, Europe was at war.
Food was scarce, and the government of the quote-unquote United Kingdom looked for alternatives. 1/
Once upon a time, Europe was at war.
Food was scarce, and the government of the quote-unquote United Kingdom looked for alternatives. 1/
January 6, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Let's talk about generative AI, contaminated information, and rhubarb.
Once upon a time, Europe was at war.
Food was scarce, and the government of the quote-unquote United Kingdom looked for alternatives. 1/
Once upon a time, Europe was at war.
Food was scarce, and the government of the quote-unquote United Kingdom looked for alternatives. 1/
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Reminder for everyone operating at situationally-diminished capacity.
January 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Reminder for everyone operating at situationally-diminished capacity.
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The antisemitism we should be talking a lot more about: Demeaning or straight up suppressing Jewish voices that don't toe every inch of the politically correct party line at all times.
CBS News filmed but DIDN'T air this interview in which NYC Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss defends NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, clarifying that Mamdani is opposed to Zionism and Israel's genocide but he's NOT antisemitic. A Jewish rabbi praising a Muslim Mayor. I wonder why they didn't air it? 🤔 #USPolitics
January 2, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The antisemitism we should be talking a lot more about: Demeaning or straight up suppressing Jewish voices that don't toe every inch of the politically correct party line at all times.
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This YouTube video, about making chicken stock the way Heston Blumenthal does, is one of the most impressive pieces of production I've seen in ages!
And also good if you wanna make delicious chicken stock.
And also good if you wanna make delicious chicken stock.
$6 Michelin Stock in 60 Minutes (Costco Hack)
YouTube video by Chris Young
youtu.be
December 29, 2025 at 2:13 AM
This YouTube video, about making chicken stock the way Heston Blumenthal does, is one of the most impressive pieces of production I've seen in ages!
And also good if you wanna make delicious chicken stock.
And also good if you wanna make delicious chicken stock.
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"we've then put together a common sense sort of plan. We know that that plan needs to be executed daily, yearly, year in, year out" Isn't it amazing that you keep going on about this plan, which YOU CANNOT ARTICULATE IN ANY DETAIL AT ANY POINT because YOU ARE A FUCKING IDIOT
December 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
"we've then put together a common sense sort of plan. We know that that plan needs to be executed daily, yearly, year in, year out" Isn't it amazing that you keep going on about this plan, which YOU CANNOT ARTICULATE IN ANY DETAIL AT ANY POINT because YOU ARE A FUCKING IDIOT
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If someone keeps telling you they have a plan, or a strong set of values, or guiding principles, but never spells out what they ARE in plain language, you are legally permitted nay obliged to draw the worst possible conclusion
"we've then put together a common sense sort of plan. We know that that plan needs to be executed daily, yearly, year in, year out" Isn't it amazing that you keep going on about this plan, which YOU CANNOT ARTICULATE IN ANY DETAIL AT ANY POINT because YOU ARE A FUCKING IDIOT
December 20, 2025 at 2:23 AM
If someone keeps telling you they have a plan, or a strong set of values, or guiding principles, but never spells out what they ARE in plain language, you are legally permitted nay obliged to draw the worst possible conclusion
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Whatever make it 10 factor authentication.. I don't want to be able to sign into anything ever again
December 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Whatever make it 10 factor authentication.. I don't want to be able to sign into anything ever again
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Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
December 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
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The knight stood, triumphant, over the prostrate dragon. He raised his sword high above his head and-
"I wouldn't if i were you"
The voice was in his head. Confused, he glanced around. A black cat was cleaning a paw, casually nearby.
He raised the sword again.
"Are you REALLY, really sure?" /1
"I wouldn't if i were you"
The voice was in his head. Confused, he glanced around. A black cat was cleaning a paw, casually nearby.
He raised the sword again.
"Are you REALLY, really sure?" /1
September 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The knight stood, triumphant, over the prostrate dragon. He raised his sword high above his head and-
"I wouldn't if i were you"
The voice was in his head. Confused, he glanced around. A black cat was cleaning a paw, casually nearby.
He raised the sword again.
"Are you REALLY, really sure?" /1
"I wouldn't if i were you"
The voice was in his head. Confused, he glanced around. A black cat was cleaning a paw, casually nearby.
He raised the sword again.
"Are you REALLY, really sure?" /1
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3️⃣ A ban blocks access. It does not address harm.
Online harm comes from platform design, governance failures, and adult misuse.
An isolated ban will not change platform behaviour.
Online harm comes from platform design, governance failures, and adult misuse.
An isolated ban will not change platform behaviour.
December 11, 2025 at 6:35 AM
3️⃣ A ban blocks access. It does not address harm.
Online harm comes from platform design, governance failures, and adult misuse.
An isolated ban will not change platform behaviour.
Online harm comes from platform design, governance failures, and adult misuse.
An isolated ban will not change platform behaviour.
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Musk is promoting some dodgy statistics here, 70% of New Zealanders are of European heritage, you only get the 55.9% figure by excluding anyone who also has any kind of non-European heritage
December 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Musk is promoting some dodgy statistics here, 70% of New Zealanders are of European heritage, you only get the 55.9% figure by excluding anyone who also has any kind of non-European heritage
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My last story for the year - the third in a sort of trilogy about the energy crisis. This one is about about the unmanaged, unfunded, messy transition away from gas and the impact on businesses.Feels like a perfect example of where we really really could be doing better www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...
Lost in transition: The businesses trapped by New Zealand’s energy crisis
Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - many feel they have nothing but bad options.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
My last story for the year - the third in a sort of trilogy about the energy crisis. This one is about about the unmanaged, unfunded, messy transition away from gas and the impact on businesses.Feels like a perfect example of where we really really could be doing better www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-dept...