Margot
@margotg.bsky.social
Human first. Everything else second. If I was God I would delete the tribal gene.
Two acronyms tell the story of Trump. One, coined by Financial Times columnist Robert Armstrong this month, is TACO – Trump always chickens out. The other, first reported by The Wall Street Journal last week, conveys investor sentiment about where to put money. It’s ABUSA – anywhere but USA.
At debt’s door: US superpower is waning and Trump’s part of the problem
America spends more servicing its debt each year than it does on its enormous military. It’s a key sign of a great power in decline.
www.theage.com.au
May 27, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Two acronyms tell the story of Trump. One, coined by Financial Times columnist Robert Armstrong this month, is TACO – Trump always chickens out. The other, first reported by The Wall Street Journal last week, conveys investor sentiment about where to put money. It’s ABUSA – anywhere but USA.
Yep.
May 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Yep.
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Pete Hegseth is treating the Pentagon like it’s a Fox News set—ordering a makeup studio while leaking sensitive information in Signal chats.
This is what happens when you put clout-chasers in charge of national security.
This is what happens when you put clout-chasers in charge of national security.
Hegseth orders makeup studio installed at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not given any press briefings in the briefing room but has used the room as a backdrop for TV hits with Fox News.
www.cbsnews.com
April 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Pete Hegseth is treating the Pentagon like it’s a Fox News set—ordering a makeup studio while leaking sensitive information in Signal chats.
This is what happens when you put clout-chasers in charge of national security.
This is what happens when you put clout-chasers in charge of national security.
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“The Pentagon is in ‘total chaos’ and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is unlikely to remain in his role, according to its former top spokesperson, who painted a scene of dysfunction, backstabbing and continuous missteps at the highest levels of the department.”
Former Pentagon official warns department's dysfunction could topple Hegseth
“The last month has been a full-blown meltdown at the Pentagon,” John Ullyot, the former top Defense Department spokesperson, wrote in a POLITICO Magazine opinion piece.
www.politico.com
April 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
“The Pentagon is in ‘total chaos’ and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is unlikely to remain in his role, according to its former top spokesperson, who painted a scene of dysfunction, backstabbing and continuous missteps at the highest levels of the department.”
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His-tory ne-va repeats
I tell my-self before I go to sleep…….
(Split Enz 1981)
April 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM
His-tory ne-va repeats
I tell my-self before I go to sleep…….
(Split Enz 1981)
This cause is close to my heart - please sign:
Help freelancers at Nine Publishing win fair rates
Off the back of strike action last year, Nine management committed to engage in discussions about freelance rates and conditions with MEAA representatives.
Despite this commitment, Nine management ha...
www.megaphone.org.au
April 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign:
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The Trump regime has put a 10% tariff on the Heard Island and McDonald which is inhabited only by Penguins. The majestic Penguin has become the first nonhuman in history to enter a trade war with the United States.
April 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The Trump regime has put a 10% tariff on the Heard Island and McDonald which is inhabited only by Penguins. The majestic Penguin has become the first nonhuman in history to enter a trade war with the United States.
The Australian market has tanked 2% and it's not even lunchtime.
#TrumpTanksTheMarket
#TrumpTanksTheMarket
April 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The Australian market has tanked 2% and it's not even lunchtime.
#TrumpTanksTheMarket
#TrumpTanksTheMarket
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This extraordinary achievement by this magnificent person cannot be measured in monetary means because it is absolutely priceless
How tragic that far too many people today are simply incapable of comprehending this
How tragic that far too many people today are simply incapable of comprehending this
April 2, 2025 at 5:49 AM
This extraordinary achievement by this magnificent person cannot be measured in monetary means because it is absolutely priceless
How tragic that far too many people today are simply incapable of comprehending this
How tragic that far too many people today are simply incapable of comprehending this
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How very apt that Peter Dutton sees the prospect of becoming prime minister as a real estate opportunity.
How unsurprising he would choose the Harbour view over the Bush Capital.
(When people tell you who they are, believe them.)
How unsurprising he would choose the Harbour view over the Bush Capital.
(When people tell you who they are, believe them.)
March 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM
How very apt that Peter Dutton sees the prospect of becoming prime minister as a real estate opportunity.
How unsurprising he would choose the Harbour view over the Bush Capital.
(When people tell you who they are, believe them.)
How unsurprising he would choose the Harbour view over the Bush Capital.
(When people tell you who they are, believe them.)
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Dutton chooses Sydney, with harbour views over the seat of Govt. Good thing he has his priorities sorted.
“When you’ve got a choice between Kirribilli and living in Canberra and the Lodge, I think you’d take Sydney any day over Canberra.”
“When you’ve got a choice between Kirribilli and living in Canberra and the Lodge, I think you’d take Sydney any day over Canberra.”
‘We love the harbour’: Dutton says he would live in Sydney as prime minister
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused the opposition leader of hubris and “measuring the curtains” before the election.
www.theage.com.au
March 31, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Dutton chooses Sydney, with harbour views over the seat of Govt. Good thing he has his priorities sorted.
“When you’ve got a choice between Kirribilli and living in Canberra and the Lodge, I think you’d take Sydney any day over Canberra.”
“When you’ve got a choice between Kirribilli and living in Canberra and the Lodge, I think you’d take Sydney any day over Canberra.”
Brilliant!
Canada is posting billboards in red states in the USA.
Canada is posting billboards in red states in the USA.
Canada Posts Giant Billboards in 10 Red States
God bless Canada!
www.thegodpodcast.com
March 30, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Brilliant!
Canada is posting billboards in red states in the USA.
Canada is posting billboards in red states in the USA.
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It's awful watching the US being dumbed down [even more] by a really dumb and dangerous government.
But America's loss could be Australia's gain.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
But America's loss could be Australia's gain.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
75% of US scientists who answered Nature poll consider leaving
More than 1,600 readers answered our poll; many said they were looking for jobs in Europe and Canada.
www.nature.com
March 28, 2025 at 5:24 AM
It's awful watching the US being dumbed down [even more] by a really dumb and dangerous government.
But America's loss could be Australia's gain.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
But America's loss could be Australia's gain.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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3/23/25🇺🇦”Of the unit’s 150 soldiers, 130 are WOMEN”🇺🇦 www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
‘Witches of Bucha’ fight back against Putin’s drone terror
Female volunteers scoff at Russian claims that strikes against civilian infrastructure have stopped as they fight off nightly air raids
www.thetimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
3/23/25🇺🇦”Of the unit’s 150 soldiers, 130 are WOMEN”🇺🇦 www.thetimes.com/world/russia...
In the USA folk are protesting literally and with their wallets.
takedowntesla.com#home
takedowntesla.com#home
Takedown Tesla!
We are protesting Tesla to stop Elon Musk's hostile takeover of our government!
takedowntesla.com
March 22, 2025 at 11:38 PM
In the USA folk are protesting literally and with their wallets.
takedowntesla.com#home
takedowntesla.com#home
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The TESLA (a/k/a "TESLER") TAKEDOWN is working... WORLDWIDE!
Turns out people really resent an unelected weirdo running our Government & creating economic chaos. Hit Elmo where it really hurts: in his big, fat wallet. If we #TankTesla, It's Ex-X! (a/k/a Twitter) #WinWin
Visit www.takedowntesla.com
Turns out people really resent an unelected weirdo running our Government & creating economic chaos. Hit Elmo where it really hurts: in his big, fat wallet. If we #TankTesla, It's Ex-X! (a/k/a Twitter) #WinWin
Visit www.takedowntesla.com
March 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The TESLA (a/k/a "TESLER") TAKEDOWN is working... WORLDWIDE!
Turns out people really resent an unelected weirdo running our Government & creating economic chaos. Hit Elmo where it really hurts: in his big, fat wallet. If we #TankTesla, It's Ex-X! (a/k/a Twitter) #WinWin
Visit www.takedowntesla.com
Turns out people really resent an unelected weirdo running our Government & creating economic chaos. Hit Elmo where it really hurts: in his big, fat wallet. If we #TankTesla, It's Ex-X! (a/k/a Twitter) #WinWin
Visit www.takedowntesla.com
If you don't react to this with absolute alarm, you have no idea what unfettered power means.
Musk Set to Get Access to Top-Secret U.S. Plan for Potential War With China
Giving Elon Musk access to some of the nation’s most closely guarded military secrets is a major expansion of his role as an adviser to President Trump and highlights his conflicts of interest.
www.nytimes.com
March 21, 2025 at 12:54 AM
If you don't react to this with absolute alarm, you have no idea what unfettered power means.
I knew Trump would tank the market. Let’s see how his followers react to this.
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Fall Hard As Tariffs Kick In; Tesla, Palantir Continue To Slide (Live Coverage)
The Dow Jones and the other major indexes sank on the stock market today as tariffs began. Big Tech names continued to feel pain.
www.investors.com
March 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I knew Trump would tank the market. Let’s see how his followers react to this.
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Luís Montenegro
Prime Minister of Portugal 👏
Prime Minister of Portugal 👏
February 28, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Luís Montenegro
Prime Minister of Portugal 👏
Prime Minister of Portugal 👏
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Sweden stands with Ukraine 👏
February 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Sweden stands with Ukraine 👏
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Olaf Scholz
Chancellor of Germany 👏
Chancellor of Germany 👏
February 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Olaf Scholz
Chancellor of Germany 👏
Chancellor of Germany 👏
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Jonas Gahr Støre
Prime Minister of Norway 👏
Prime Minister of Norway 👏
February 28, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Jonas Gahr Støre
Prime Minister of Norway 👏
Prime Minister of Norway 👏