Paul Yole
@paulyole.bsky.social
Perth, Western Australia.
Retired ad person.
Freo Dockers AFL, Middlesbrough FC, passing interest in politics, travel quite a bit.
I like dogs. People too, sometimes.
Retired ad person.
Freo Dockers AFL, Middlesbrough FC, passing interest in politics, travel quite a bit.
I like dogs. People too, sometimes.
Any chance the 2028 GE in the USA will actually happen?
🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Justice filed an amicus brief Wednesday in a redistricting case, arguing that the U.S. Supreme Court should significantly weaken the power of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) to block racial gerrymanders. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Urges SCOTUS to End Key VRA Protection for Minority Voters
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Any chance the 2028 GE in the USA will actually happen?
Getting ready for making more Marmalade. First batch completed yesterday.
May 26, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Getting ready for making more Marmalade. First batch completed yesterday.
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Reminder that leaving the US is not an option for most academics, so this story, appropriately enough, represents the tip of the iceberg.
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Three Yale professors who have written extensively on authoritarianism are leaving the U.S. “We’re like people on the Titanic saying our ship can’t sink,” Marci Shore said. “And what you know as a historian is that there is no such thing as a ship that can’t sink.”
Three Yale professors who have written extensively on authoritarianism are leaving the U.S. “We’re like people on the Titanic saying our ship can’t sink,” Marci Shore said. “And what you know as a historian is that there is no such thing as a ship that can’t sink.”
Opinion | We Study Fascism at Yale. We’re Leaving the U.S.
The decision by these three Yale professors to move to Canada is both a warning and a call to action.
www.nytimes.com
May 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Reminder that leaving the US is not an option for most academics, so this story, appropriately enough, represents the tip of the iceberg.
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Crows have really tailed off of late whilst Freo are getting going. Their midfield today was superb #AFL #AFLFreoCrows
April 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Crows have really tailed off of late whilst Freo are getting going. Their midfield today was superb #AFL #AFLFreoCrows
Great work for all #AFL fans
I also put up a longer piece on how I came to this chart here. credittodubois.com/blog/creatin...
It also includes more charts you might like, such as this one:
It also includes more charts you might like, such as this one:
April 17, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Great work for all #AFL fans
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Greatest percentage of a team’s MI50 taken by one player in an #AFLW season:
39.5% - Áine Tighe FREO (2022 S7)
38.9% - Kate Shierlaw STK (2022 S7)
37.5% - Dakota Davidson BRIS (2023)
35.7% - Rebecca Privitelli SYD (2022 S7)
35.1% - Phoebe McWilliams GEE (2021)
39.5% - Áine Tighe FREO (2022 S7)
38.9% - Kate Shierlaw STK (2022 S7)
37.5% - Dakota Davidson BRIS (2023)
35.7% - Rebecca Privitelli SYD (2022 S7)
35.1% - Phoebe McWilliams GEE (2021)
April 9, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Greatest percentage of a team’s MI50 taken by one player in an #AFLW season:
39.5% - Áine Tighe FREO (2022 S7)
38.9% - Kate Shierlaw STK (2022 S7)
37.5% - Dakota Davidson BRIS (2023)
35.7% - Rebecca Privitelli SYD (2022 S7)
35.1% - Phoebe McWilliams GEE (2021)
39.5% - Áine Tighe FREO (2022 S7)
38.9% - Kate Shierlaw STK (2022 S7)
37.5% - Dakota Davidson BRIS (2023)
35.7% - Rebecca Privitelli SYD (2022 S7)
35.1% - Phoebe McWilliams GEE (2021)
Plenty of change to this week’s Rookie Rankings! #AFL
Pair re-enter top five, No.1 holds spot: AFL Rookie Rankings â Round 4
Plenty of change to this weekâs Rookie Rankings!
www.zerohanger.com
April 7, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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Donald Trump has committed the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era. Almost everything he said—on history, economics and the technicalities of trade—was utterly deluded econ.st/3YbbFjq
April 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Donald Trump has committed the most profound, harmful and unnecessary economic error in the modern era. Almost everything he said—on history, economics and the technicalities of trade—was utterly deluded econ.st/3YbbFjq
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“We’re seeing this play out right now. Seven West Media isn’t just reporting on the election, it’s running a campaign.
“Its agenda is obvious, and no one in WA is under any illusion about whose interests it serves.”
www.watoday.com.au/politics/wes...
“Its agenda is obvious, and no one in WA is under any illusion about whose interests it serves.”
www.watoday.com.au/politics/wes...
Kate Chaney accuses Seven West Media of smear campaign
In a statement Chaney said the Kerry Stokes-chaired company was running a campaign against her to claw back lost influence on Australian politics.
www.watoday.com.au
April 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
“We’re seeing this play out right now. Seven West Media isn’t just reporting on the election, it’s running a campaign.
“Its agenda is obvious, and no one in WA is under any illusion about whose interests it serves.”
www.watoday.com.au/politics/wes...
“Its agenda is obvious, and no one in WA is under any illusion about whose interests it serves.”
www.watoday.com.au/politics/wes...
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"We’re witnessing the self-sabotage of the United States"
from @davidfrum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
from @davidfrum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
www.theatlantic.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
"We’re witnessing the self-sabotage of the United States"
from @davidfrum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
from @davidfrum.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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Career AFLCA home & away coaches votes, 2004-2024
Nick Daicos has reached 240 votes in 13 games fewer than anyone else (Fyfe 78 games).
Note that 2004 was the first season that the AFLCA award was based on weekly votes. Thanks @matterofstats.bsky.social for the 2004 votes.
Nick Daicos has reached 240 votes in 13 games fewer than anyone else (Fyfe 78 games).
Note that 2004 was the first season that the AFLCA award was based on weekly votes. Thanks @matterofstats.bsky.social for the 2004 votes.
February 15, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Career AFLCA home & away coaches votes, 2004-2024
Nick Daicos has reached 240 votes in 13 games fewer than anyone else (Fyfe 78 games).
Note that 2004 was the first season that the AFLCA award was based on weekly votes. Thanks @matterofstats.bsky.social for the 2004 votes.
Nick Daicos has reached 240 votes in 13 games fewer than anyone else (Fyfe 78 games).
Note that 2004 was the first season that the AFLCA award was based on weekly votes. Thanks @matterofstats.bsky.social for the 2004 votes.
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European Sleeper (Brussels/Amsterdam-Berlin/Prague) have shared some stats:
Average 400 pax per train is a decent number!
They say they're on track for profitability, revenues in 2024 more than doubled vs 2023, another 66% increase anticipated in 2025.
Average 400 pax per train is a decent number!
They say they're on track for profitability, revenues in 2024 more than doubled vs 2023, another 66% increase anticipated in 2025.
February 4, 2025 at 11:42 AM
European Sleeper (Brussels/Amsterdam-Berlin/Prague) have shared some stats:
Average 400 pax per train is a decent number!
They say they're on track for profitability, revenues in 2024 more than doubled vs 2023, another 66% increase anticipated in 2025.
Average 400 pax per train is a decent number!
They say they're on track for profitability, revenues in 2024 more than doubled vs 2023, another 66% increase anticipated in 2025.
Really interesting account, this one.
And very handy if you’re considering rail travel in Europe.
And very handy if you’re considering rail travel in Europe.
February 8, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Really interesting account, this one.
And very handy if you’re considering rail travel in Europe.
And very handy if you’re considering rail travel in Europe.
Whoops, just pinned the wrong photo to a post!
Will try again.
This, from Liddell Hart’s History of the Second World War, seems relevant today, esp para 3…
Will try again.
This, from Liddell Hart’s History of the Second World War, seems relevant today, esp para 3…
January 31, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Whoops, just pinned the wrong photo to a post!
Will try again.
This, from Liddell Hart’s History of the Second World War, seems relevant today, esp para 3…
Will try again.
This, from Liddell Hart’s History of the Second World War, seems relevant today, esp para 3…
Just waking up here in Perth to this good news #UTB
🧤 Mark Travers set to be #Boro's next signing. Deal agreed with Bournemouth & keeper is heading up for medical. Loan until end of season
Travers was top keeper target this month & Boro waited patiently for Bournemouth green light. Another good signing.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/248927...
Travers was top keeper target this month & Boro waited patiently for Bournemouth green light. Another good signing.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/248927...
Middlesbrough get transfer green light after deal agreed for top target & medical set
Middlesbrough are closing in on the signing of Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Just waking up here in Perth to this good news #UTB
January 21, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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Here a side-to-side comparison between Hitler and Musk and their salute...
you decide if this isn't a nazi salute
you decide if this isn't a nazi salute
January 20, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Here a side-to-side comparison between Hitler and Musk and their salute...
you decide if this isn't a nazi salute
you decide if this isn't a nazi salute
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Can we please, please get trending topics for Australians?
Please 🙏🏽
Xitter has it, which doesn't help because the place is a toxic hellhole. But all we many, many Australians here on Bluesky see is American stuff - we have our own topics
t.i.a @bsky.app
Please 🙏🏽
Xitter has it, which doesn't help because the place is a toxic hellhole. But all we many, many Australians here on Bluesky see is American stuff - we have our own topics
t.i.a @bsky.app
January 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Can we please, please get trending topics for Australians?
Please 🙏🏽
Xitter has it, which doesn't help because the place is a toxic hellhole. But all we many, many Australians here on Bluesky see is American stuff - we have our own topics
t.i.a @bsky.app
Please 🙏🏽
Xitter has it, which doesn't help because the place is a toxic hellhole. But all we many, many Australians here on Bluesky see is American stuff - we have our own topics
t.i.a @bsky.app
