Simon Cox
@dr-shorthair.bsky.social
Cheese lover, union member, scientist
Concerned about the future.
Still learning.
Concerned about the future.
Still learning.
"trying to stop reasonable people, from expressing reasonable views, is bound to end badly" johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
When peaceful protest is allowed to work, democracy works
Melbourne’s mass protest against the visit of Israel President Isaac Herzog showed how large, diverse crowds can assemble peacefully when police exercise restraint and common sense. Sydney’s response ...
johnmenadue.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:09 PM
"trying to stop reasonable people, from expressing reasonable views, is bound to end badly" johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...
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This is what I expect from a politician, fighting for future generations rather than fighting for fossil fuel profits.
Good onya Nick, my shout next time I see you.
Good onya Nick, my shout next time I see you.
February 10, 2026 at 1:48 AM
This is what I expect from a politician, fighting for future generations rather than fighting for fossil fuel profits.
Good onya Nick, my shout next time I see you.
Good onya Nick, my shout next time I see you.
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Here's a threat of Kudelka Gold
February 9, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Here's a threat of Kudelka Gold
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Australia is poorer for his passing.
A no-bullshit political cartoonist and talented artist. Some of his work has pride of place at our hose.
Condolences to his family.
One of my faves:
A no-bullshit political cartoonist and talented artist. Some of his work has pride of place at our hose.
Condolences to his family.
One of my faves:
February 9, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Australia is poorer for his passing.
A no-bullshit political cartoonist and talented artist. Some of his work has pride of place at our hose.
Condolences to his family.
One of my faves:
A no-bullshit political cartoonist and talented artist. Some of his work has pride of place at our hose.
Condolences to his family.
One of my faves:
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The impossibility was created by the police, licensed by the NSW government, and the whole situation comes back to the prime minister's decision to invite the President of Israel to come here.
February 9, 2026 at 9:53 PM
The impossibility was created by the police, licensed by the NSW government, and the whole situation comes back to the prime minister's decision to invite the President of Israel to come here.
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Last night the NSW Police disgraced themselves. The NSW government is fully responsible for what happened.
February 9, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Last night the NSW Police disgraced themselves. The NSW government is fully responsible for what happened.
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Zali Steggall points out the consequences of inviting Isaac Herzog given the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestine was 'highly foreseeable'
live.thepoint.com.au/2026/02/the-...
live.thepoint.com.au/2026/02/the-...
February 9, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Zali Steggall points out the consequences of inviting Isaac Herzog given the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestine was 'highly foreseeable'
live.thepoint.com.au/2026/02/the-...
live.thepoint.com.au/2026/02/the-...
About to head off to the anti-Herzog rally.
@natogreen.bsky.social we'll make sure to take snacks and layers
@natogreen.bsky.social we'll make sure to take snacks and layers
February 9, 2026 at 4:01 AM
About to head off to the anti-Herzog rally.
@natogreen.bsky.social we'll make sure to take snacks and layers
@natogreen.bsky.social we'll make sure to take snacks and layers
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The US is not one society. It's a loose conglomeration of maybe 3-ish or more. It holds together very poorly as the values of the groups are at odds, now more than ever. Australia feels much more cohesive.
January 25, 2026 at 2:15 AM
The US is not one society. It's a loose conglomeration of maybe 3-ish or more. It holds together very poorly as the values of the groups are at odds, now more than ever. Australia feels much more cohesive.
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We couldn’t possibly change the date. It’s just not something we do.
January 19, 2026 at 7:35 AM
We couldn’t possibly change the date. It’s just not something we do.
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Why is it that religious bodies receive exemptions from criminal laws in Australia?
If it's a crime, it's a fucking crime. Fix this up, @australianlabor.bsky.social @albomp.bsky.social.
NO MORE EXEMPTIONS. REPEAL EXISTING EXEMPTIONS. #auspol
If it's a crime, it's a fucking crime. Fix this up, @australianlabor.bsky.social @albomp.bsky.social.
NO MORE EXEMPTIONS. REPEAL EXISTING EXEMPTIONS. #auspol
January 16, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Why is it that religious bodies receive exemptions from criminal laws in Australia?
If it's a crime, it's a fucking crime. Fix this up, @australianlabor.bsky.social @albomp.bsky.social.
NO MORE EXEMPTIONS. REPEAL EXISTING EXEMPTIONS. #auspol
If it's a crime, it's a fucking crime. Fix this up, @australianlabor.bsky.social @albomp.bsky.social.
NO MORE EXEMPTIONS. REPEAL EXISTING EXEMPTIONS. #auspol
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Here's a photo of a little girl running down the street with her goose, just to make your day better.
January 7, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Here's a photo of a little girl running down the street with her goose, just to make your day better.
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The US just gave China permission to take Taiwan.
January 3, 2026 at 10:06 AM
The US just gave China permission to take Taiwan.
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NB: April 2024: Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was murdered by Israel in a targeted air strike on a World Central Kitchen aid convoy that was clearly identified and following IDF instructions. Australia imposed no sanctions on Israel and expelled no Israeli diplomats. #IsraeliTerrorism #auspol
December 30, 2025 at 8:37 AM
NB: April 2024: Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was murdered by Israel in a targeted air strike on a World Central Kitchen aid convoy that was clearly identified and following IDF instructions. Australia imposed no sanctions on Israel and expelled no Israeli diplomats. #IsraeliTerrorism #auspol
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TAX. THESE. OUT. OF. EXISTENCE!
These monstrosities should be illegal! Large vehicles are markedly deadlier for pedestrians. Being struck by a large SUV raises the risk of death by around 40 per cent compared with a smaller car; for children, the risk is up to eight times higher..."
These monstrosities should be illegal! Large vehicles are markedly deadlier for pedestrians. Being struck by a large SUV raises the risk of death by around 40 per cent compared with a smaller car; for children, the risk is up to eight times higher..."
Australia's road toll is rising, but not for the reason you think
A grim year on our roads, especially for pedestrians.
www.canberratimes.com.au
December 30, 2025 at 5:26 AM
TAX. THESE. OUT. OF. EXISTENCE!
These monstrosities should be illegal! Large vehicles are markedly deadlier for pedestrians. Being struck by a large SUV raises the risk of death by around 40 per cent compared with a smaller car; for children, the risk is up to eight times higher..."
These monstrosities should be illegal! Large vehicles are markedly deadlier for pedestrians. Being struck by a large SUV raises the risk of death by around 40 per cent compared with a smaller car; for children, the risk is up to eight times higher..."
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How in the shitraking fuck do we live in a place where Zionists are free to politicise the murders of 15 people at #Bondi to their heart’s content but non-Zionists are definitely not free to politicise Israel’s relentless murders of thousands of little kids in Gaza?
#NewsCorpse
#NewsCorpse
December 29, 2025 at 5:30 AM
How in the shitraking fuck do we live in a place where Zionists are free to politicise the murders of 15 people at #Bondi to their heart’s content but non-Zionists are definitely not free to politicise Israel’s relentless murders of thousands of little kids in Gaza?
#NewsCorpse
#NewsCorpse
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MSM has spent more time vilifying a pitch curator in 6 hours than Ben Netanyahu in 2 years.
December 28, 2025 at 2:35 AM
MSM has spent more time vilifying a pitch curator in 6 hours than Ben Netanyahu in 2 years.
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How I used to watch the cricket at this time of year: watch a few overs, go and do something else for a little while, watch a few more overs, have a nap, watch a few more overs, repeat.
December 27, 2025 at 2:44 AM
How I used to watch the cricket at this time of year: watch a few overs, go and do something else for a little while, watch a few more overs, have a nap, watch a few more overs, repeat.
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Incredibly moving interview with Sydney philosophy professor Peter Slezak, son of Holocaust survivors.
“Recognising Palestine was the right thing to do - in fact it was long overdue. How on earth can that be connected to two mass murders who commit an atrocity?”
“Recognising Palestine was the right thing to do - in fact it was long overdue. How on earth can that be connected to two mass murders who commit an atrocity?”
December 24, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Incredibly moving interview with Sydney philosophy professor Peter Slezak, son of Holocaust survivors.
“Recognising Palestine was the right thing to do - in fact it was long overdue. How on earth can that be connected to two mass murders who commit an atrocity?”
“Recognising Palestine was the right thing to do - in fact it was long overdue. How on earth can that be connected to two mass murders who commit an atrocity?”
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What breeds resentment and hatred more than just about anything else, is feeling powerless, oppressed and marginalised. Silencing one group’s right to voice their feelings about global events, in order to protect the feelings of another group, will not improve social cohesion in any way.
December 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
What breeds resentment and hatred more than just about anything else, is feeling powerless, oppressed and marginalised. Silencing one group’s right to voice their feelings about global events, in order to protect the feelings of another group, will not improve social cohesion in any way.