Mike Jones
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"The remarks echo earlier statements from Trump where he has repeatedly called for the US to seize oil from other countries, indicating a broader belief that US power entitles it to control or extract resources from other states."
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Trump’s claims to Venezuelan oil are part of broader ‘resource imperialism’, experts say
Critics compare offensive to Iraq war, citing familiar mix of regime-change rhetoric, security pretexts and oil interests
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December 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
"The remarks echo earlier statements from Trump where he has repeatedly called for the US to seize oil from other countries, indicating a broader belief that US power entitles it to control or extract resources from other states."
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This Christian priest was asked "If the mosques in Gaza are all bombed who will issue the call to prayer?" He replied "If the mosques in Gaza are all bombed and there's no muezzin in Gaza, I will raise the call to prayer at the appropriate time for my Muslim brothers as an honour to them." #SaveGaza
October 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This Christian priest was asked "If the mosques in Gaza are all bombed who will issue the call to prayer?" He replied "If the mosques in Gaza are all bombed and there's no muezzin in Gaza, I will raise the call to prayer at the appropriate time for my Muslim brothers as an honour to them." #SaveGaza
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(ABC) - The Israel Defense Forces said its troops opened fire on Palestinians, killing five, after they allegedly violated the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: 5 Palestinians killed in Gaza City for alleged ceasefire violation, IDF says
Israel on Tuesday identified two of the people whose remains were returned.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
(ABC) - The Israel Defense Forces said its troops opened fire on Palestinians, killing five, after they allegedly violated the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
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it's real support from actual racists
September 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
it's real support from actual racists
"Attacks on truth and science are straight out of the authoritarian playbook. And history shows they do not end well."
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
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What does a sunk Swedish galleon teach us about the perils of ignoring science? | Elizabeth Finkel
As scientific institutions and truths come under attack in the US, how well protected is Australia against the assault on science and facts?
www.theguardian.com
September 6, 2025 at 3:55 AM
"Attacks on truth and science are straight out of the authoritarian playbook. And history shows they do not end well."
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
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alternative title: "we've gotta stop burning $hit"
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Earth’s capacity to store carbon could max out surprisingly soon
Around 1,460 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide can be safely stored underground, but this limit could be reached by 2200.
www.nature.com
September 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
alternative title: "we've gotta stop burning $hit"
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Each day more and more Jewish people are speaking out against Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. Last Sunday, we came together on Gadigal land as Jews opposed to Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza.
If you want to join this growing movement, you can take action at: linktr.ee/jewishcouncil
If you want to join this growing movement, you can take action at: linktr.ee/jewishcouncil
August 31, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Each day more and more Jewish people are speaking out against Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. Last Sunday, we came together on Gadigal land as Jews opposed to Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza.
If you want to join this growing movement, you can take action at: linktr.ee/jewishcouncil
If you want to join this growing movement, you can take action at: linktr.ee/jewishcouncil
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The JCA is just a brilliant organisation. Doing great work at no small risk to their livelihoods, given the pressure from other groups against speaking against the action of Israel’s govt.
Each day more and more Jewish people are speaking out against Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. Last Sunday, we came together on Gadigal land as Jews opposed to Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza.
If you want to join this growing movement, you can take action at: linktr.ee/jewishcouncil
If you want to join this growing movement, you can take action at: linktr.ee/jewishcouncil
August 31, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The JCA is just a brilliant organisation. Doing great work at no small risk to their livelihoods, given the pressure from other groups against speaking against the action of Israel’s govt.
Loy Yang B coal power station - mid-winter afternoon in August. Latrobe Valley, Victoria, Australia.
August 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Loy Yang B coal power station - mid-winter afternoon in August. Latrobe Valley, Victoria, Australia.
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What women problem?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
June 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What women problem?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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"The Israelis shot and killed an innocent young woman and then caused the death of her unborn baby, too.
Shocking, right? Depraved? Murderous? And yet, as of Monday morning, there was no mention of Sundus Shalabi on...the New York Times or the BBC" - me, for Zeteo:
Shocking, right? Depraved? Murderous? And yet, as of Monday morning, there was no mention of Sundus Shalabi on...the New York Times or the BBC" - me, for Zeteo:
Israel Just Killed a Pregnant Palestinian Woman – And Western Media Doesn’t Care
How many Palestinian women and children have to be killed in the occupied West Bank before anyone in the US or UK gives a damn?
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February 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM
"The Israelis shot and killed an innocent young woman and then caused the death of her unborn baby, too.
Shocking, right? Depraved? Murderous? And yet, as of Monday morning, there was no mention of Sundus Shalabi on...the New York Times or the BBC" - me, for Zeteo:
Shocking, right? Depraved? Murderous? And yet, as of Monday morning, there was no mention of Sundus Shalabi on...the New York Times or the BBC" - me, for Zeteo:
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How appalling that the Australian Government has not shown support for the International Criminal Court after the US Government’s sanctions against it. This is a matter of principle. The ICC deals with war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity.
February 11, 2025 at 5:19 AM
How appalling that the Australian Government has not shown support for the International Criminal Court after the US Government’s sanctions against it. This is a matter of principle. The ICC deals with war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity.
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There are 111 of us (so far)
January 12, 2025 at 3:44 AM
There are 111 of us (so far)
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i don’t understand how, psychologically, a person gets to a place where they interpret sign language as some kind of attack or imposition on their life. like, what the fuck is wrong with you?
January 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
i don’t understand how, psychologically, a person gets to a place where they interpret sign language as some kind of attack or imposition on their life. like, what the fuck is wrong with you?
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If anything tells us why Aussies are in need of critical thinking classes from primary school, it's this.
It's marketing 101, people. Vegemite hasn't been made halal for Muslims. It happens to be halal already, and a small line proclaiming that could open up a new market for them ...
It's marketing 101, people. Vegemite hasn't been made halal for Muslims. It happens to be halal already, and a small line proclaiming that could open up a new market for them ...
January 11, 2025 at 2:58 AM
If anything tells us why Aussies are in need of critical thinking classes from primary school, it's this.
It's marketing 101, people. Vegemite hasn't been made halal for Muslims. It happens to be halal already, and a small line proclaiming that could open up a new market for them ...
It's marketing 101, people. Vegemite hasn't been made halal for Muslims. It happens to be halal already, and a small line proclaiming that could open up a new market for them ...
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Climate scientist Michael Mann explaining to @channel4news.bsky.social host how the 1.5 C degree rise in global temperatures is driving the extreme weather events we're seeing all over the world.
c: @michaelemann.bsky.social
#LosAngelesWildfires #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeWeather #GlobalWarming
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#LosAngelesWildfires #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeWeather #GlobalWarming
January 11, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Climate scientist Michael Mann explaining to @channel4news.bsky.social host how the 1.5 C degree rise in global temperatures is driving the extreme weather events we're seeing all over the world.
c: @michaelemann.bsky.social
#LosAngelesWildfires #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeWeather #GlobalWarming
c: @michaelemann.bsky.social
#LosAngelesWildfires #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeWeather #GlobalWarming
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🚨 2024 was the hottest year on record, exceeding 1.5°C of heating. Every fraction of a degree that we can limit warming matters. 🌏 I'm calling for a 75% emissions reduction by 2035. We must act now to decarbonize & build climate-resilient communities #75by35 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
January 10, 2025 at 6:17 AM
🚨 2024 was the hottest year on record, exceeding 1.5°C of heating. Every fraction of a degree that we can limit warming matters. 🌏 I'm calling for a 75% emissions reduction by 2035. We must act now to decarbonize & build climate-resilient communities #75by35 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Global average temperature in 2024: 15.10°C
That’s 1.60°C warmer than the pre-industrial level.
- Copernicus
That’s 1.60°C warmer than the pre-industrial level.
- Copernicus
January 10, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Global average temperature in 2024: 15.10°C
That’s 1.60°C warmer than the pre-industrial level.
- Copernicus
That’s 1.60°C warmer than the pre-industrial level.
- Copernicus
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This is a really good listen ..
Will we ever get a Nuclear Submarine for our $368 Billion … Highly unlikely.
Do we have a solution for Nuclear waste or any social licence .. No.
Will anyone ever be held accountable for this stupid, ridiculous debacle … Highly unlikely.
#auspol #DumpTheDuopoly
Will we ever get a Nuclear Submarine for our $368 Billion … Highly unlikely.
Do we have a solution for Nuclear waste or any social licence .. No.
Will anyone ever be held accountable for this stupid, ridiculous debacle … Highly unlikely.
#auspol #DumpTheDuopoly
Gareth Evans recalls that in the first Iraq War, Australian military was utterly subservient to US command.
A Taiwan conflict would worse.
Abrogation of our sovereignty under #AUKUS means we would need to commit our military.
And our [US] bases would be a target.
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A Taiwan conflict would worse.
Abrogation of our sovereignty under #AUKUS means we would need to commit our military.
And our [US] bases would be a target.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
AUKUS Investigated 05: Radioactive ripples - ABC listen
AUKUS doesn't only affect us. From the time that it was announced there were mixed reactions from our neighbours - some who wanted in, and some who thought it unwise and provocative. A big part of the...
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January 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This is a really good listen ..
Will we ever get a Nuclear Submarine for our $368 Billion … Highly unlikely.
Do we have a solution for Nuclear waste or any social licence .. No.
Will anyone ever be held accountable for this stupid, ridiculous debacle … Highly unlikely.
#auspol #DumpTheDuopoly
Will we ever get a Nuclear Submarine for our $368 Billion … Highly unlikely.
Do we have a solution for Nuclear waste or any social licence .. No.
Will anyone ever be held accountable for this stupid, ridiculous debacle … Highly unlikely.
#auspol #DumpTheDuopoly
"World’s richest use up their fair share of 2025 carbon budget in 10 days"
#ClimateEmergency
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#ClimateEmergency
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World’s richest use up their fair share of 2025 carbon budget in 10 days
Emissions caused by wealthiest 1% so far this year would take someone from poorest 50% three years to create
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:31 AM
"World’s richest use up their fair share of 2025 carbon budget in 10 days"
#ClimateEmergency
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#ClimateEmergency
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Meta literally created a LGBTQ exception for calling someone mentally ill as an insult. You can't do it for any other group except LGBTQ people.
January 8, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Meta literally created a LGBTQ exception for calling someone mentally ill as an insult. You can't do it for any other group except LGBTQ people.
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Meta abandoning fact-checking leaves voters further exposed to misinformation ahead of the election. It's time for truth in political advertising. My ‘Voter Protections’ bill ensures transparency and accountability—because freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom to lie.
#StopTheLies #SmartSolutions
#StopTheLies #SmartSolutions
January 8, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Meta abandoning fact-checking leaves voters further exposed to misinformation ahead of the election. It's time for truth in political advertising. My ‘Voter Protections’ bill ensures transparency and accountability—because freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom to lie.
#StopTheLies #SmartSolutions
#StopTheLies #SmartSolutions
What's a cup of Joe? Thought that was a USA beverage. Besides we do real coffee here in Australia.
"few extra dollars in their weekly budget simply to afford a cup of Joe"
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"few extra dollars in their weekly budget simply to afford a cup of Joe"
www.news.com.au/lifestyle/fo...
www.news.com.au
January 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM
What's a cup of Joe? Thought that was a USA beverage. Besides we do real coffee here in Australia.
"few extra dollars in their weekly budget simply to afford a cup of Joe"
www.news.com.au/lifestyle/fo...
"few extra dollars in their weekly budget simply to afford a cup of Joe"
www.news.com.au/lifestyle/fo...