Matt Price
@mattyprice.bsky.social
Unionist, incompetent cricketer, footy fan, and into politics. Also enjoy bad jokes.
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Some non-ALP lefties
may be disappointed but this is a far better result for progressives than a minority govt as it’s the 1st time in 30 yrs the Coalition has experienced 2 decisive #ausvotes losses. It will forge an #auspol common sense about hard right politics being toxic to swing voters
may be disappointed but this is a far better result for progressives than a minority govt as it’s the 1st time in 30 yrs the Coalition has experienced 2 decisive #ausvotes losses. It will forge an #auspol common sense about hard right politics being toxic to swing voters
May 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Since the end of last season, I've been thinking about retirements, endings and how cricket mirrors life so much and have been putting it into words which the brilliant Cricket Described have published today.
If you miss Jimmy, Thorpey or Ashwin, here you are:
cricketdescribed.au/2025/04/06/c...
If you miss Jimmy, Thorpey or Ashwin, here you are:
cricketdescribed.au/2025/04/06/c...
Cricket’s Full Stop.
All things must end. The over. The spell. The session. The day. The match. The series. The rivalry. The career. Cricket is a series of small beginnings and endings, linking into a chain of greater …
cricketdescribed.au
April 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Since the end of last season, I've been thinking about retirements, endings and how cricket mirrors life so much and have been putting it into words which the brilliant Cricket Described have published today.
If you miss Jimmy, Thorpey or Ashwin, here you are:
cricketdescribed.au/2025/04/06/c...
If you miss Jimmy, Thorpey or Ashwin, here you are:
cricketdescribed.au/2025/04/06/c...
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uh yes there are "plenty of examples from the 20th century" and they're all catastrophes or atrocities
February 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
uh yes there are "plenty of examples from the 20th century" and they're all catastrophes or atrocities
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Does this sound familiar? The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler #StopElonMusk
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler
They helped him in pursuit of profit. Many ended up in concentration camps.
www.theatlantic.com
February 6, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Does this sound familiar? The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler #StopElonMusk
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Happy Large Boulder The Size Of A Small Boulder Day to all who celebrate
January 28, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Happy Large Boulder The Size Of A Small Boulder Day to all who celebrate
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Trump just withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement.
The US now joins Iran, Libya, and Yemen as the only countries in the world not in the agreement.
The US now joins Iran, Libya, and Yemen as the only countries in the world not in the agreement.
January 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Trump just withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement.
The US now joins Iran, Libya, and Yemen as the only countries in the world not in the agreement.
The US now joins Iran, Libya, and Yemen as the only countries in the world not in the agreement.
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Dutton is now just taking the piss when it comes to policy
His resurrection of the '80s long business lunch will cost at least $10 billion even on cautious estimates.
No wonder he didn't release costings.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/01/20/p...
His resurrection of the '80s long business lunch will cost at least $10 billion even on cautious estimates.
No wonder he didn't release costings.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/01/20/p...
Dutton's business lunch idea takes the piss out of the entire notion of worthwhile public policy
Peter Dutton's proposal to bring back the long, taxpayer-subsidised business lunch is his dumbest idea yet.
www.crikey.com.au
January 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Dutton is now just taking the piss when it comes to policy
His resurrection of the '80s long business lunch will cost at least $10 billion even on cautious estimates.
No wonder he didn't release costings.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/01/20/p...
His resurrection of the '80s long business lunch will cost at least $10 billion even on cautious estimates.
No wonder he didn't release costings.
www.crikey.com.au/2025/01/20/p...
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I’ll never understand it. 😖
January 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
I’ll never understand it. 😖
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"Amazon paid an astonishing $40 million to Melania Trump as part of an agreement for a documentary series, which, I think we can agree, would be met with swift and severe backlash across political media had Mrs. Obama or Dr. Biden been the recipient."
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Democracy on Life Support at WaPo
Say a prayer and make it fast.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
January 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"Amazon paid an astonishing $40 million to Melania Trump as part of an agreement for a documentary series, which, I think we can agree, would be met with swift and severe backlash across political media had Mrs. Obama or Dr. Biden been the recipient."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/democracy-...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/democracy-...
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This is a photo of Trump and his supporters in Waco with their hands over their hearts while a pro-January 6 insurrection anthem plays.
The screen is playing footage of MAGA insurrectionists attacking the Capitol.
This is not normal. No matter who is in the White House.
The screen is playing footage of MAGA insurrectionists attacking the Capitol.
This is not normal. No matter who is in the White House.
January 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM
This is a photo of Trump and his supporters in Waco with their hands over their hearts while a pro-January 6 insurrection anthem plays.
The screen is playing footage of MAGA insurrectionists attacking the Capitol.
This is not normal. No matter who is in the White House.
The screen is playing footage of MAGA insurrectionists attacking the Capitol.
This is not normal. No matter who is in the White House.
Bluesky is great, but I’m getting a lot of bots/bitcoin scammers following me. It’s harmless enough, but I’m wondering if something is being done about it.
January 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Bluesky is great, but I’m getting a lot of bots/bitcoin scammers following me. It’s harmless enough, but I’m wondering if something is being done about it.
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Peter Dutton’s nuclear scheme will keep our energy grid in the dark, by promising to build the most expensive form of energy 20 years from now.
It’s not fair to consumers and it’s not a serious solution to keep the lights on and bring prices down this year, or this decade.
It’s not fair to consumers and it’s not a serious solution to keep the lights on and bring prices down this year, or this decade.
January 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Peter Dutton’s nuclear scheme will keep our energy grid in the dark, by promising to build the most expensive form of energy 20 years from now.
It’s not fair to consumers and it’s not a serious solution to keep the lights on and bring prices down this year, or this decade.
It’s not fair to consumers and it’s not a serious solution to keep the lights on and bring prices down this year, or this decade.
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Research published by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, or START, at the University of Maryland, finds that the strongest predictor of carrying out extremist violence inside the country is serving in the US military.
theintercept.com/2025/01/02/m...
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U.S. Military Service Is the Strongest Predictor of Carrying Out Extremist Violence
The mass murder in New Orleans and Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas fit a troubling pattern among U.S. vets, research says.
theintercept.com
January 4, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Research published by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, or START, at the University of Maryland, finds that the strongest predictor of carrying out extremist violence inside the country is serving in the US military.
theintercept.com/2025/01/02/m...
theintercept.com/2025/01/02/m...
If test cricket is in crisis, I can’t wait to see what it’s like when it’s going well.
December 30, 2024 at 7:00 AM
If test cricket is in crisis, I can’t wait to see what it’s like when it’s going well.
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The economic insanity at the core of Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan is that it means higher electricity prices, less economic growth, and much more risk.
This piece in @australia.theguardian.com is worth a look. #auspol #ausecon
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
This piece in @australia.theguardian.com is worth a look. #auspol #ausecon
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Labor argues ‘economic madness’ of Coalition’s nuclear plan would cost NSW $1.4tn
Jim Chalmers says ‘Peter Dutton is the biggest risk to household budgets’ as Coalition defends cheaper costings modelled on a smaller power grid
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2024 at 12:07 AM
The economic insanity at the core of Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan is that it means higher electricity prices, less economic growth, and much more risk.
This piece in @australia.theguardian.com is worth a look. #auspol #ausecon
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
This piece in @australia.theguardian.com is worth a look. #auspol #ausecon
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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It’s a real trip going from “Christ is born!” to “Christ is dead!” to Christ is risen!” within like three months every year
December 25, 2024 at 1:45 PM
It’s a real trip going from “Christ is born!” to “Christ is dead!” to Christ is risen!” within like three months every year
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Do you know how much CEO pay has skyrocketed since 1978?
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
CEO Pay Has Risen 1,085% Since 1978, But for Workers? Just 24% | Common Dreams
CEOs at top US companies saw their pay skyrocket by 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay only increased by 24%
www.commondreams.org
December 23, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Do you know how much CEO pay has skyrocketed since 1978?
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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#BREAKING 🚨 Authorities have declared a Total Fire Ban for the entire state of Victoria for Boxing Day, with temperatures set to reach the mid 40s
The CFA says the Grampians bushfire hasn’t been contained and is likely to further spread under the conditions on December 26
The CFA says the Grampians bushfire hasn’t been contained and is likely to further spread under the conditions on December 26
December 24, 2024 at 3:12 AM
#BREAKING 🚨 Authorities have declared a Total Fire Ban for the entire state of Victoria for Boxing Day, with temperatures set to reach the mid 40s
The CFA says the Grampians bushfire hasn’t been contained and is likely to further spread under the conditions on December 26
The CFA says the Grampians bushfire hasn’t been contained and is likely to further spread under the conditions on December 26
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lol - congrats to the News Corp journo who secured an interview with the boss of News Corp so that he could deny they were working to elect Dutton
December 15, 2024 at 9:17 PM
lol - congrats to the News Corp journo who secured an interview with the boss of News Corp so that he could deny they were working to elect Dutton
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⚠️ Electricity companies are ripping off Australians.
Our research reveals more than a third of what Australians hand over to energy giants AGL and Origin for electricity is pure profit for the companies.
Consumers are paying twice as much compared to businesses. ⤵️ #auspol
Our research reveals more than a third of what Australians hand over to energy giants AGL and Origin for electricity is pure profit for the companies.
Consumers are paying twice as much compared to businesses. ⤵️ #auspol
December 10, 2024 at 10:13 PM
⚠️ Electricity companies are ripping off Australians.
Our research reveals more than a third of what Australians hand over to energy giants AGL and Origin for electricity is pure profit for the companies.
Consumers are paying twice as much compared to businesses. ⤵️ #auspol
Our research reveals more than a third of what Australians hand over to energy giants AGL and Origin for electricity is pure profit for the companies.
Consumers are paying twice as much compared to businesses. ⤵️ #auspol
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Any minute now this act of terrorism will be condemned by Dutton, James Paterson…the government will set up a task force…an envoy…
Islamic school bus torched in Adelaide | 7NEWS
YouTube video by 7NEWS Australia
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December 9, 2024 at 7:23 AM
Any minute now this act of terrorism will be condemned by Dutton, James Paterson…the government will set up a task force…an envoy…
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Making every employee sign a statement that they don't support the bosses being murdered and the bosses are all indispensable to society is the most HR Brain response imaginable.
December 9, 2024 at 5:34 AM
Making every employee sign a statement that they don't support the bosses being murdered and the bosses are all indispensable to society is the most HR Brain response imaginable.
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"Adams said the NYPD does not want to release the suspect’s name at this time.
'If we do, we are basically giving a tip to the person we are seeking and we do not want to give him an upper hand at all,' Adams said."
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say the suspect knows his name.
'If we do, we are basically giving a tip to the person we are seeking and we do not want to give him an upper hand at all,' Adams said."
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say the suspect knows his name.
December 7, 2024 at 6:18 PM
"Adams said the NYPD does not want to release the suspect’s name at this time.
'If we do, we are basically giving a tip to the person we are seeking and we do not want to give him an upper hand at all,' Adams said."
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say the suspect knows his name.
'If we do, we are basically giving a tip to the person we are seeking and we do not want to give him an upper hand at all,' Adams said."
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say the suspect knows his name.
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Chief economist Greg Jericho explains why the EBA board must cut interest rates at its meeting this week, by showing household spending
December 8, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Chief economist Greg Jericho explains why the EBA board must cut interest rates at its meeting this week, by showing household spending