Peter Raftos
@praftos.bsky.social
Hellenic polytheist, cynophilist, philomath,vague Classicist, hack Byzantinist,ex-forklift driver living on Batjala land.
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Right up there with one of the best things @nickfeik.bsky.social has ever written.
A must read.
👉 nickfeik.substack.com/p/a-rare-win
*cough-former730host-cough*
A must read.
👉 nickfeik.substack.com/p/a-rare-win
*cough-former730host-cough*
December 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Right up there with one of the best things @nickfeik.bsky.social has ever written.
A must read.
👉 nickfeik.substack.com/p/a-rare-win
*cough-former730host-cough*
A must read.
👉 nickfeik.substack.com/p/a-rare-win
*cough-former730host-cough*
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Citizens of countries including Australia, the UK and France will have to disclose five years of their social-media history to visit US, even though they are covered by a visa waiver program, under a proposal byTrump administration.Well, guess that’s a no for me, l keep talking about Epstein files.
December 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Citizens of countries including Australia, the UK and France will have to disclose five years of their social-media history to visit US, even though they are covered by a visa waiver program, under a proposal byTrump administration.Well, guess that’s a no for me, l keep talking about Epstein files.
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Crisafulli government sides with council against homeless. Supreme court is hearing from Moreton Bay council, which destroyed camps in April, against a human rights challenge. The Qld A-G Deb Frecklington was represented by the solicitor-general. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Destroyed homeless tents were not 'homes', council tells court
The City of Moreton Bay council has told the Supreme Court that homeless tents it destroyed were not "homes" and the human right to a home was not violated.
www.abc.net.au
December 11, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Crisafulli government sides with council against homeless. Supreme court is hearing from Moreton Bay council, which destroyed camps in April, against a human rights challenge. The Qld A-G Deb Frecklington was represented by the solicitor-general. #qldpol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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A refresher. Featuring at the CCC inquiry into the 2016 Queensland council elections from which a recommendation was to ban property developer donations was the Qld LNP's Stuart Robert. #qldpol
www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04...
www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04...
Liberal backbencher Stuart Robert paid independents to take on Labor
Federal MP Stuart Robert denies any wrongdoing for donating $60,000 to two independent council candidates, telling the Crime and Corruption Council he would need to "spend a lot more defending our ide...
www.abc.net.au
December 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
A refresher. Featuring at the CCC inquiry into the 2016 Queensland council elections from which a recommendation was to ban property developer donations was the Qld LNP's Stuart Robert. #qldpol
www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04...
www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04...
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An actual decent FOI law change (rather than the friendless bill before the parliament now) would be to actually have some sort of penalty for documents of government that should be retained for FOI purposes but aren't (such as disappearing messages in certain apps)
"Albanese government staffers – as well as senior Commonwealth public servants – privately fume at what they claim are abuses of laws and practices surrounding transparency by people whose sole aim is to embarrass the government."
Exclusive: PM’s office directs lobbyists to use encrypted, disappearing messages
Multiple sources confirm the Albanese government has pushed lobbyists and industry groups to use encrypted messages and verbal briefings when proposing policy ideas, to avoid FOI and disclosure requir...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
December 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
An actual decent FOI law change (rather than the friendless bill before the parliament now) would be to actually have some sort of penalty for documents of government that should be retained for FOI purposes but aren't (such as disappearing messages in certain apps)
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*taps microphone*
Hi @bsky.app
If you want this to be a global platform, how about trending topics reflecting the other 96% of the world's population?
The domination of this site by American news and American topics is one of its greatest drawbacks
Hell, even old Elon manages to get this right
Hi @bsky.app
If you want this to be a global platform, how about trending topics reflecting the other 96% of the world's population?
The domination of this site by American news and American topics is one of its greatest drawbacks
Hell, even old Elon manages to get this right
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
*taps microphone*
Hi @bsky.app
If you want this to be a global platform, how about trending topics reflecting the other 96% of the world's population?
The domination of this site by American news and American topics is one of its greatest drawbacks
Hell, even old Elon manages to get this right
Hi @bsky.app
If you want this to be a global platform, how about trending topics reflecting the other 96% of the world's population?
The domination of this site by American news and American topics is one of its greatest drawbacks
Hell, even old Elon manages to get this right
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Holy shit! Trump has no decency or compassion.
A reporter asked if he planned to attend the funeral of Sarah Beckstrom, the National Guard member who just died.
Instead of offering condolences, he said he would “consider it” and pivoted to bragging about his margin of victory in West Virginia.
A reporter asked if he planned to attend the funeral of Sarah Beckstrom, the National Guard member who just died.
Instead of offering condolences, he said he would “consider it” and pivoted to bragging about his margin of victory in West Virginia.
November 28, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Holy shit! Trump has no decency or compassion.
A reporter asked if he planned to attend the funeral of Sarah Beckstrom, the National Guard member who just died.
Instead of offering condolences, he said he would “consider it” and pivoted to bragging about his margin of victory in West Virginia.
A reporter asked if he planned to attend the funeral of Sarah Beckstrom, the National Guard member who just died.
Instead of offering condolences, he said he would “consider it” and pivoted to bragging about his margin of victory in West Virginia.
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The WH steals people’s property constantly and never asks permission. Another example of Trump acting like a king.
October 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The WH steals people’s property constantly and never asks permission. Another example of Trump acting like a king.
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Qld's pie chomping premier David Crisafulli changed the crime reporting metric. He promised to resign if there weren't fewer victims (later changed to per capita). Not accurate, criminologists say & at least a full year of ABS stats needed; due Sept 2026. #qldpol🔗 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
October 12, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Qld's pie chomping premier David Crisafulli changed the crime reporting metric. He promised to resign if there weren't fewer victims (later changed to per capita). Not accurate, criminologists say & at least a full year of ABS stats needed; due Sept 2026. #qldpol🔗 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Far-right, tax-dodging Dubai resident who believes himself equipped to run London and claims he will make security his top priority faces court action by MOD for revealing details of his military work.
October 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Far-right, tax-dodging Dubai resident who believes himself equipped to run London and claims he will make security his top priority faces court action by MOD for revealing details of his military work.
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Disgraceful abuse of the legal system to silence and defame critics of Israel. In honour of the Streisand effect, I encourage everyone to listen to this
'University of Sydney academics Dr Nick Riemer and Professor John Keane will be facing the Federal Court on Monday 13th October after university colleagues made a complaint of anti-Semitism against them under Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act.'
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Anti-Zionism on trial - ABC listen
University of Sydney academics Dr Nick Riemer and Professor John Keane will be facing the Federal Court on Monday 13th October after university colleagues made a complaint of anti-Semitism against the...
www.abc.net.au
October 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Disgraceful abuse of the legal system to silence and defame critics of Israel. In honour of the Streisand effect, I encourage everyone to listen to this
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“The Biden FBI”
Who was President on January 6?
Who was President on January 6?
October 12, 2025 at 4:42 AM
“The Biden FBI”
Who was President on January 6?
Who was President on January 6?
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About a month ago, the Trump administration got rid of the de minimis exemption, whereby packages valued under $800 could slide in without import duties. Now there's a backlog as the government can't process all of this paperwork, leading to UPS just destroying packages
October 12, 2025 at 4:59 AM
About a month ago, the Trump administration got rid of the de minimis exemption, whereby packages valued under $800 could slide in without import duties. Now there's a backlog as the government can't process all of this paperwork, leading to UPS just destroying packages
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For those not fluent in Catholic: refusing the Monstrance is not denying prisoners the Eucharist, it is refusing Christ himself, since Christ is present in the Monstrance.
If Portland’s blow up animals are the right language for Portland, this is the right language for Chicago.
If Portland’s blow up animals are the right language for Portland, this is the right language for Chicago.
Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
October 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM
For those not fluent in Catholic: refusing the Monstrance is not denying prisoners the Eucharist, it is refusing Christ himself, since Christ is present in the Monstrance.
If Portland’s blow up animals are the right language for Portland, this is the right language for Chicago.
If Portland’s blow up animals are the right language for Portland, this is the right language for Chicago.
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The Zionist lawsuits against @marykostakidis.bsky.social John Keane & Nick Riemer are a massive test for free speech in Australia, and costly. We check the claims. Keane kicks off in the morning.
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/zionists-v-k...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/zionists-v-k...
Zionists v Keane, Riemer, Kostakidis. Australia's massive test cases for free speech - Michael West
Zionist lawsuits against Mary Kostakidis and Sydney Uni academics John Keane and Nick Riemer are a mighty test case for free speech in Australia
michaelwest.com.au
October 12, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The Zionist lawsuits against @marykostakidis.bsky.social John Keane & Nick Riemer are a massive test for free speech in Australia, and costly. We check the claims. Keane kicks off in the morning.
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/zionists-v-k...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/zionists-v-k...
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A Federal Court judge found the ABC breached the Fair Work Act when it removed the journalist and broadcaster from the air during a five-day radio presenting contract.
ABC spent more than $2.5m defending legal action from Antoinette Lattouf
A Federal Court judge found the ABC breached the Fair Work Act when it removed the journalist and broadcaster from the air during a five-day radio presenting contract.
www.abc.net.au
October 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A Federal Court judge found the ABC breached the Fair Work Act when it removed the journalist and broadcaster from the air during a five-day radio presenting contract.
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just DFAT officials blaming humanitarians for having their human and legal rights violated by Israelis while ignoring the criminality of abduction and torture.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Dfat officials supporting five Australians in Israeli prison after they were detained on pro-Palestinian flotilla
The Global Movement to Gaza group have raised concerns about the conditions in which the Australians are being held in detention
www.theguardian.com
October 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM
just DFAT officials blaming humanitarians for having their human and legal rights violated by Israelis while ignoring the criminality of abduction and torture.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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NEW: ICE is planning to hire a team of nearly 30 people to surveil social media 24/7, build dossiers on people, and flag them for arrest and deportation. @dell.bsky.social has the scoop: www.wired.com/story/ice-so...
ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team
Documents show ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.
www.wired.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
NEW: ICE is planning to hire a team of nearly 30 people to surveil social media 24/7, build dossiers on people, and flag them for arrest and deportation. @dell.bsky.social has the scoop: www.wired.com/story/ice-so...
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For years, white nationalist influencer Nick Fuentes was too extreme even for MAGA. Now he's working his way into the mainstream—and has a plan for his secret followers to seize the levers of power.
Nick Fuentes’ Plan to Conquer America
For years, influencer Nick Fuentes was too extreme even for MAGA. Now he's working his way into the mainstream—and has a plan for his secret followers to seize the levers of power.
wrd.cm
October 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
For years, white nationalist influencer Nick Fuentes was too extreme even for MAGA. Now he's working his way into the mainstream—and has a plan for his secret followers to seize the levers of power.
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Will pro Israel lobby groups pay for this?
Will Ita Buttrose pay for this?
No, we will pay for this.
The already stretched ABC budget will fund less local content this year due to political interference and terrible management.
#OurABC
#AusPol
Will Ita Buttrose pay for this?
No, we will pay for this.
The already stretched ABC budget will fund less local content this year due to political interference and terrible management.
#OurABC
#AusPol
ABC ordered to pay $150,000 fine for unlawfully sacking Lattouf
The judge ordered ABC to pay a fine of $150,000 for unlawfully sacking journalist and presenter Antoinette Lattouf for reasons including her political opinions.
www.abc.net.au
September 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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ASIC Chair Joe Longo explains why ASIC didn’t punish fmr ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott
“In Aus we don’t lightly ban ppl from their employment, we don’t lightly send them to jail, we don’t lightly impose penalties on them or ruin their reputation”
Unless you’re a whistleblower, then you’re screwed
“In Aus we don’t lightly ban ppl from their employment, we don’t lightly send them to jail, we don’t lightly impose penalties on them or ruin their reputation”
Unless you’re a whistleblower, then you’re screwed
September 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
ASIC Chair Joe Longo explains why ASIC didn’t punish fmr ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott
“In Aus we don’t lightly ban ppl from their employment, we don’t lightly send them to jail, we don’t lightly impose penalties on them or ruin their reputation”
Unless you’re a whistleblower, then you’re screwed
“In Aus we don’t lightly ban ppl from their employment, we don’t lightly send them to jail, we don’t lightly impose penalties on them or ruin their reputation”
Unless you’re a whistleblower, then you’re screwed
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Don’t you dare call us fascists, they say, as they force people off the airwaves for criticizing them while vowing to crush and criminalize their opposition.
September 18, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Don’t you dare call us fascists, they say, as they force people off the airwaves for criticizing them while vowing to crush and criminalize their opposition.