Andrew F Peirce
@ghostjingles.bsky.social
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That's a really grumpy sad face.
December 19, 2025 at 7:55 AM
That's a really grumpy sad face.
Does anyone in Perth know of any rallies to attend? What a shit time of year to do this. A horrible, horrible government.
Today the Queensland government has ignored the overwhelming body of evidence and extended their shameless ban on puberty blockers for trans kids. If you haven't been writing, calling, and showing up to protest, now is the time to start.
December 19, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Does anyone in Perth know of any rallies to attend? What a shit time of year to do this. A horrible, horrible government.
Ahhhhhh. Forgot my regular glasses today so it's sunglasses inside at work for me today.
December 19, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Ahhhhhh. Forgot my regular glasses today so it's sunglasses inside at work for me today.
I do really wish that in the midst of so much fucking shit going on 24/7 that there was a little bit more acceptance or understanding of the fallibility of people. If someone is mostly aligned with your values and they make a mistake or were unaware of something and own up to it, then that's ok.
December 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I do really wish that in the midst of so much fucking shit going on 24/7 that there was a little bit more acceptance or understanding of the fallibility of people. If someone is mostly aligned with your values and they make a mistake or were unaware of something and own up to it, then that's ok.
Understanding now why certain film critics got very upset when I said I don't need to re-watch the films of the French New Wave. They've just been published in a book about... The French New Wave.
I never said I didn't like FNW, I've just seen enough of it to not delve into it more.
I never said I didn't like FNW, I've just seen enough of it to not delve into it more.
December 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Understanding now why certain film critics got very upset when I said I don't need to re-watch the films of the French New Wave. They've just been published in a book about... The French New Wave.
I never said I didn't like FNW, I've just seen enough of it to not delve into it more.
I never said I didn't like FNW, I've just seen enough of it to not delve into it more.
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He has said he has always been uncomfortable with multiculturalism, and had called for Asian migration to stop. He disagrees with people who say racism is a problem in Australia because that hasn’t been his experience. Why would anyone listen to him about social cohesion?!
December 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
He has said he has always been uncomfortable with multiculturalism, and had called for Asian migration to stop. He disagrees with people who say racism is a problem in Australia because that hasn’t been his experience. Why would anyone listen to him about social cohesion?!
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John Howard pushed for the invasion of Iraq, which was one of the dominoes which created the conditions for ISIS and caused untold human misery we are still dealing with today. He refused to acknowledge racism was a main driver of the Cronulla riots.
December 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
John Howard pushed for the invasion of Iraq, which was one of the dominoes which created the conditions for ISIS and caused untold human misery we are still dealing with today. He refused to acknowledge racism was a main driver of the Cronulla riots.
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A disgraceful end. Melbourne University is a captured organization with no backbone
This is the way #Meanjin ends — not with a bang but a whimper.
New FOI story from me for @crikey.com.au:
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/17/m...
New FOI story from me for @crikey.com.au:
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/17/m...
FOI docs reveal Meanjin axing never debated by Melbourne Uni. And why were all bids to save it rejected?
The University of Melbourne's finance committee didn't invite members to question the closure of the 85-year-old literary journal, instead only waving it through. Meanwhile, all external offers to sav...
www.crikey.com.au
December 17, 2025 at 3:35 AM
A disgraceful end. Melbourne University is a captured organization with no backbone
You should not be eating doctors, even if they are gluten free.
December 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM
You should not be eating doctors, even if they are gluten free.
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you are not owed the affection of your children, but they are owed yours. if this seems unfair to you you are not fit to have kids. they don't get the choice that you do
December 16, 2025 at 10:58 PM
you are not owed the affection of your children, but they are owed yours. if this seems unfair to you you are not fit to have kids. they don't get the choice that you do
I met John Howard once when he abandoned his security and tried to enter a building through an exit door. He was disgruntled by the fact that the door would not take him to where he needed to be, even though it was his fault he was in the wrong place. Nothing changes.
December 17, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I met John Howard once when he abandoned his security and tried to enter a building through an exit door. He was disgruntled by the fact that the door would not take him to where he needed to be, even though it was his fault he was in the wrong place. Nothing changes.
Never forget: People are exhausting and the internet was a bad idea. Bring back faxes.
December 16, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Never forget: People are exhausting and the internet was a bad idea. Bring back faxes.
Against the advice of my better half, I might purchase some sandals which are currently 50% off. I won't mention that I've bought them until they arrive and I put them on. Then it'll be too late and I'll have to commit to a sandal life. I just want cool feet.
December 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Against the advice of my better half, I might purchase some sandals which are currently 50% off. I won't mention that I've bought them until they arrive and I put them on. Then it'll be too late and I'll have to commit to a sandal life. I just want cool feet.
As a Freo Dockers supporter and member, I'm really hoping that they make the smart choice to get rid of Woodside once their contract is up. I'll be as vocal as I was last time they were reviewing it.
Woodside are expanding fossil fuels during the climate crisis. They have chosen to be the bad guys. We shouldn't let them launder their reputations through our community institutions.
Student & staff members of @stopwoodsidemonash campaigned fearlessly against Woodside's partnership at Monash Uni.
Student & staff members of @stopwoodsidemonash campaigned fearlessly against Woodside's partnership at Monash Uni.
December 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
As a Freo Dockers supporter and member, I'm really hoping that they make the smart choice to get rid of Woodside once their contract is up. I'll be as vocal as I was last time they were reviewing it.
Why do Americans call it 'grilled cheese' and not a 'grilled cheese sandwich'? The sandwich is the functional thing in the equation. When I was young I thought it was literally just grilled cheese so I did just that: cheese under the grill. Ended up with melted cheese which was impossible to eat.
December 6, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Why do Americans call it 'grilled cheese' and not a 'grilled cheese sandwich'? The sandwich is the functional thing in the equation. When I was young I thought it was literally just grilled cheese so I did just that: cheese under the grill. Ended up with melted cheese which was impossible to eat.
Rather enjoy reading Heather Rose's work. So far, her novels have not been uniform experiences.
Am diving into A Great Act of Love and enjoying it.
Am diving into A Great Act of Love and enjoying it.
December 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Rather enjoy reading Heather Rose's work. So far, her novels have not been uniform experiences.
Am diving into A Great Act of Love and enjoying it.
Am diving into A Great Act of Love and enjoying it.
It's ok to block Adrian Martin on social media.
December 5, 2025 at 12:39 AM
It's ok to block Adrian Martin on social media.
While folks are probably expected to have an opinion on the social media ban, I really don't have much of an opinion at all other than to ask whether it's possible for me, a 41 year old, to opt into the ban.
December 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
While folks are probably expected to have an opinion on the social media ban, I really don't have much of an opinion at all other than to ask whether it's possible for me, a 41 year old, to opt into the ban.
If this is middle class then fuck...
I realised I am now middle class when my wife said "your croissant is in the conservatory".
November 29, 2025 at 9:15 AM
If this is middle class then fuck...
Tina of Tina Has Something on Her Nose has passed away and that's a sad thing. The internet has lost another great dog.
November 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Tina of Tina Has Something on Her Nose has passed away and that's a sad thing. The internet has lost another great dog.
Look at this dog.
This is Theo.
He's not my dog, but he is lovely.
He will walk from the other side of the dog park just for a pat. That's all he wants.
Here he is asking for a pat.
This is Theo.
He's not my dog, but he is lovely.
He will walk from the other side of the dog park just for a pat. That's all he wants.
Here he is asking for a pat.
November 25, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Look at this dog.
This is Theo.
He's not my dog, but he is lovely.
He will walk from the other side of the dog park just for a pat. That's all he wants.
Here he is asking for a pat.
This is Theo.
He's not my dog, but he is lovely.
He will walk from the other side of the dog park just for a pat. That's all he wants.
Here he is asking for a pat.
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All volume controls in my world have to be on an even number, that's just how it is. But new TV is too quiet when set to eight, too loud on ten, just right at nine. Currently scouring the warranty but I'm prepared to give it away and buy another
November 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
All volume controls in my world have to be on an even number, that's just how it is. But new TV is too quiet when set to eight, too loud on ten, just right at nine. Currently scouring the warranty but I'm prepared to give it away and buy another
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Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio tried to give a press conference to announce his lawsuit against DOJ. Much to my surprise it turned out to be the greatest press conference of all-time.
June 7, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio tried to give a press conference to announce his lawsuit against DOJ. Much to my surprise it turned out to be the greatest press conference of all-time.
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