Simon from NZ
@elephantnz.bsky.social
Wilfully sighted. Trying to understand the world and act in humanity’s best interests.
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A Nobel Peace Prize win for the Latin Antifa 👌
I think this endorsement probably secured it for her…
I think this endorsement probably secured it for her…
October 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
A Nobel Peace Prize win for the Latin Antifa 👌
I think this endorsement probably secured it for her…
I think this endorsement probably secured it for her…
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The National Guardners are keeping busy www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Soldiers are doing landscaping in DC parks. I’m thrilled for them | Dave Schilling
They were deployed to fight crime. Instead, some are spreading mulch. It’s almost sweet – if you remove the context
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The National Guardners are keeping busy www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Today is a day for confirming one iron rule of politics. Horrible people are also horrible to each other.
June 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Today is a day for confirming one iron rule of politics. Horrible people are also horrible to each other.
A great read about a great New Zealander www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
‘Empathy is a kind of strength’: Jacinda Ardern on kind leadership, public rage and life in Trump’s America
Young, progressive and relatable, the former prime minister of New Zealand tried to do politics differently. But six years into power, she dramatically resigned. In an exclusive interview with the Gua...
www.theguardian.com
May 31, 2025 at 7:39 PM
A great read about a great New Zealander www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
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Support Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social if you can, even a repost can help…
May 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Support Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social if you can, even a repost can help…
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Mussolini’s Italy expelled university professors who opposed fascism.
Franco’s Spain replaced university academics with regime loyalists
Nazi Germany removed Jewish professors & left-leaning scholars.
Academia is a threat to unified ideology. It’s why fascist regimes always target it.
Franco’s Spain replaced university academics with regime loyalists
Nazi Germany removed Jewish professors & left-leaning scholars.
Academia is a threat to unified ideology. It’s why fascist regimes always target it.
after announcing that foreign students are being banned from Havard, Noem warns "this should be a warning to every other university to get your act together."
May 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Mussolini’s Italy expelled university professors who opposed fascism.
Franco’s Spain replaced university academics with regime loyalists
Nazi Germany removed Jewish professors & left-leaning scholars.
Academia is a threat to unified ideology. It’s why fascist regimes always target it.
Franco’s Spain replaced university academics with regime loyalists
Nazi Germany removed Jewish professors & left-leaning scholars.
Academia is a threat to unified ideology. It’s why fascist regimes always target it.
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⚡️ Newsflash for MAGA:
Jesus was woke.
It was the essence of his teaching.
Jesus was woke.
It was the essence of his teaching.
May 9, 2025 at 6:47 AM
⚡️ Newsflash for MAGA:
Jesus was woke.
It was the essence of his teaching.
Jesus was woke.
It was the essence of his teaching.
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staffers are still cleaning up the Kristi Noem mess after she got gutted/filleted by @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
this is A MOMENT. #MustWatch
🧢 @trumpfile.org
this is A MOMENT. #MustWatch
🧢 @trumpfile.org
May 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
staffers are still cleaning up the Kristi Noem mess after she got gutted/filleted by @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
this is A MOMENT. #MustWatch
🧢 @trumpfile.org
this is A MOMENT. #MustWatch
🧢 @trumpfile.org
It matters not from where the Pope comes. The contents of his heart and ability to communicate this will determine his effectiveness in making a better world.
May 8, 2025 at 10:18 PM
It matters not from where the Pope comes. The contents of his heart and ability to communicate this will determine his effectiveness in making a better world.
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#nzpol This quote & headline is so so so wrong.
This retrograde move will *not* 'save' govt a cent.
It will *cost* Aotearoa (its families, communities, & businesses) inestimable harm.
Reliance on low-wage labour is encouraged, as is rampant economic illiteracy. 😠💔
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This retrograde move will *not* 'save' govt a cent.
It will *cost* Aotearoa (its families, communities, & businesses) inestimable harm.
Reliance on low-wage labour is encouraged, as is rampant economic illiteracy. 😠💔
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Pay equity legislation could save 'billions' for government - PM
Christopher Luxon said the upcoming Budget was not the motivation for rushing through the legislation.
www.rnz.co.nz
May 6, 2025 at 7:37 AM
#nzpol This quote & headline is so so so wrong.
This retrograde move will *not* 'save' govt a cent.
It will *cost* Aotearoa (its families, communities, & businesses) inestimable harm.
Reliance on low-wage labour is encouraged, as is rampant economic illiteracy. 😠💔
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
This retrograde move will *not* 'save' govt a cent.
It will *cost* Aotearoa (its families, communities, & businesses) inestimable harm.
Reliance on low-wage labour is encouraged, as is rampant economic illiteracy. 😠💔
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
If leaders stay silent, the US won’t survive Trump’s next 100 days
April 30, 2025 at 11:50 PM
If leaders stay silent, the US won’t survive Trump’s next 100 days
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Well said Bernie!
April 30, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Well said Bernie!
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"Do you even own a black suit?"
April 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
"Do you even own a black suit?"
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Nailed it with this one.
April 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Nailed it with this one.
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If you watch and listen to one thing today, please make it this, and share with all you families and friends.
youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE
youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like | Carole Cadwalladr | TED
YouTube video by TED
youtu.be
April 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
If you watch and listen to one thing today, please make it this, and share with all you families and friends.
youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE
youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE
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The US was the sole UN member state to vote NO on a resolution declaring an International Day of Hope
March 9, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The US was the sole UN member state to vote NO on a resolution declaring an International Day of Hope
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Look at the words & terms whose use is to be limited or avoided by US Govt agencies under Trump Administration. For ex: “#women & underrepresented”; inclusive, indigenous community, inequality, inequity, injustice, LGBTQ, “race & ethnicity”. Monstrous www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
March 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Look at the words & terms whose use is to be limited or avoided by US Govt agencies under Trump Administration. For ex: “#women & underrepresented”; inclusive, indigenous community, inequality, inequity, injustice, LGBTQ, “race & ethnicity”. Monstrous www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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This appointment flew under the radar a little before Christmas aside from a piece in Carbon News.
If clean energy grants were "state sponsored demand destruction" could the same be said for building EV chargers and electrifying trucks?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/environ...
If clean energy grants were "state sponsored demand destruction" could the same be said for building EV chargers and electrifying trucks?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/environ...
Fossil fuel advocate who slammed clean energy grants joins energy agency board
An oil and gas lobbyist was appointed to the board of the country's main energy-saving agency, despite having slammed the agency's clean energy grants as harming the fossil fuel industry.
www.rnz.co.nz
March 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This appointment flew under the radar a little before Christmas aside from a piece in Carbon News.
If clean energy grants were "state sponsored demand destruction" could the same be said for building EV chargers and electrifying trucks?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/environ...
If clean energy grants were "state sponsored demand destruction" could the same be said for building EV chargers and electrifying trucks?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/environ...
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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
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Word of the Day is ‘ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles.
February 26, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Word of the Day is ‘ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles.