Ric Phillips
@ricphillips.bsky.social
Widower - trying to find my way.
My pub js playing a spotified-supermarket-playlist.
That is, over-compressed session-singer MoR covers of classic Aussie hits from the 80s and 90s.
It’s barely one rung above AI slop.
That is, over-compressed session-singer MoR covers of classic Aussie hits from the 80s and 90s.
It’s barely one rung above AI slop.
July 6, 2025 at 6:15 AM
My pub js playing a spotified-supermarket-playlist.
That is, over-compressed session-singer MoR covers of classic Aussie hits from the 80s and 90s.
It’s barely one rung above AI slop.
That is, over-compressed session-singer MoR covers of classic Aussie hits from the 80s and 90s.
It’s barely one rung above AI slop.
Don’t you just love a big hack. So many passwords to change.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
June 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Don’t you just love a big hack. So many passwords to change.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Doesn’t matter who you voted for.
Dorinda Cox’s switch to the ALP is a slap in the face to the voters who put her in the senate.
Talk about cynical bad-faith politics.
#auspol
Dorinda Cox’s switch to the ALP is a slap in the face to the voters who put her in the senate.
Talk about cynical bad-faith politics.
#auspol
June 3, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Doesn’t matter who you voted for.
Dorinda Cox’s switch to the ALP is a slap in the face to the voters who put her in the senate.
Talk about cynical bad-faith politics.
#auspol
Dorinda Cox’s switch to the ALP is a slap in the face to the voters who put her in the senate.
Talk about cynical bad-faith politics.
#auspol
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🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A woman (70s?) is waiting at a public loo. A voice comes from a cubicle: "Pass me a pen will you, Sandy? There's some horrible grammar in here and someone's gotta fix it." Sandy produces a pen and hands it over. The Grammar Police Strike Again! (1)
A woman (70s?) is waiting at a public loo. A voice comes from a cubicle: "Pass me a pen will you, Sandy? There's some horrible grammar in here and someone's gotta fix it." Sandy produces a pen and hands it over. The Grammar Police Strike Again! (1)
May 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A woman (70s?) is waiting at a public loo. A voice comes from a cubicle: "Pass me a pen will you, Sandy? There's some horrible grammar in here and someone's gotta fix it." Sandy produces a pen and hands it over. The Grammar Police Strike Again! (1)
A woman (70s?) is waiting at a public loo. A voice comes from a cubicle: "Pass me a pen will you, Sandy? There's some horrible grammar in here and someone's gotta fix it." Sandy produces a pen and hands it over. The Grammar Police Strike Again! (1)
“He had a simple message for the assembled startup founders: the money you can make in AI isn’t limited to the paltry market sizes of previous technology waves. You can replace the world’s workers – which means you can capture their salaries. All of them.”
Anyone else see the flaw here?
Anyone else see the flaw here?
May 14, 2025 at 6:25 AM
“He had a simple message for the assembled startup founders: the money you can make in AI isn’t limited to the paltry market sizes of previous technology waves. You can replace the world’s workers – which means you can capture their salaries. All of them.”
Anyone else see the flaw here?
Anyone else see the flaw here?
If someone bangs on about government waste.
Remind them that private enterprise takes all the fibre out of our diets and then sets up factories to make and sell supplements so we can put it back.
Remind them that private enterprise takes all the fibre out of our diets and then sets up factories to make and sell supplements so we can put it back.
May 8, 2025 at 11:39 PM
If someone bangs on about government waste.
Remind them that private enterprise takes all the fibre out of our diets and then sets up factories to make and sell supplements so we can put it back.
Remind them that private enterprise takes all the fibre out of our diets and then sets up factories to make and sell supplements so we can put it back.
I generally, and silently, poo poo the wearing of ear buds in cafes and such.
But Mr Human Doom Scroller and mansplainer at large - a regular at my cafe - has a loud voice and an absolutely endless supply of opinions.
In which case earbuds are a genuine gift from God.
But Mr Human Doom Scroller and mansplainer at large - a regular at my cafe - has a loud voice and an absolutely endless supply of opinions.
In which case earbuds are a genuine gift from God.
May 8, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I generally, and silently, poo poo the wearing of ear buds in cafes and such.
But Mr Human Doom Scroller and mansplainer at large - a regular at my cafe - has a loud voice and an absolutely endless supply of opinions.
In which case earbuds are a genuine gift from God.
But Mr Human Doom Scroller and mansplainer at large - a regular at my cafe - has a loud voice and an absolutely endless supply of opinions.
In which case earbuds are a genuine gift from God.
May 3, 2025 at 5:22 AM
It’s not a “cost of living election”.
If it was, support for the old, the unemployed, and infirm would be on the cards.
It’s really a “cost of living for the middle class” election.
#auspol
If it was, support for the old, the unemployed, and infirm would be on the cards.
It’s really a “cost of living for the middle class” election.
#auspol
May 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
It’s not a “cost of living election”.
If it was, support for the old, the unemployed, and infirm would be on the cards.
It’s really a “cost of living for the middle class” election.
#auspol
If it was, support for the old, the unemployed, and infirm would be on the cards.
It’s really a “cost of living for the middle class” election.
#auspol
I keep asking.
What was wrong with advance?
Why does everyone keep saying advancement?
I bet some wankers have even tried advancementing on for size.
What was wrong with advance?
Why does everyone keep saying advancement?
I bet some wankers have even tried advancementing on for size.
a man in a striped shirt is yawning in a bathroom .
ALT: a man in a striped shirt is yawning in a bathroom .
media.tenor.com
May 2, 2025 at 5:56 AM
I keep asking.
What was wrong with advance?
Why does everyone keep saying advancement?
I bet some wankers have even tried advancementing on for size.
What was wrong with advance?
Why does everyone keep saying advancement?
I bet some wankers have even tried advancementing on for size.
There’s a man comes to my favourite cafe with boundary issues… who might best be described as the human equivalent of doom scrolling.
It was a lovely morning. So I say out here to avoid him.
He walked out to me and launched into a monologue about the statistical distribution of prostate problems.
It was a lovely morning. So I say out here to avoid him.
He walked out to me and launched into a monologue about the statistical distribution of prostate problems.
April 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
There’s a man comes to my favourite cafe with boundary issues… who might best be described as the human equivalent of doom scrolling.
It was a lovely morning. So I say out here to avoid him.
He walked out to me and launched into a monologue about the statistical distribution of prostate problems.
It was a lovely morning. So I say out here to avoid him.
He walked out to me and launched into a monologue about the statistical distribution of prostate problems.
#auspol
I am no fan of the potato.
But really, enemy narratives are to politics what puns are to wit - it’s lowest form.
All that energy doom-posting about Dutton - that’s just monkey-brain poop-hurling.
I’d like to hear what you want to do, not who you want me to hate.
I am no fan of the potato.
But really, enemy narratives are to politics what puns are to wit - it’s lowest form.
All that energy doom-posting about Dutton - that’s just monkey-brain poop-hurling.
I’d like to hear what you want to do, not who you want me to hate.
April 28, 2025 at 6:12 AM
#auspol
I am no fan of the potato.
But really, enemy narratives are to politics what puns are to wit - it’s lowest form.
All that energy doom-posting about Dutton - that’s just monkey-brain poop-hurling.
I’d like to hear what you want to do, not who you want me to hate.
I am no fan of the potato.
But really, enemy narratives are to politics what puns are to wit - it’s lowest form.
All that energy doom-posting about Dutton - that’s just monkey-brain poop-hurling.
I’d like to hear what you want to do, not who you want me to hate.
Why on God’s green earth have we all decided to replace the perfectly serviceable, and elegant “preying” with the bloated, ugly “predating”??
April 27, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Why on God’s green earth have we all decided to replace the perfectly serviceable, and elegant “preying” with the bloated, ugly “predating”??
I’m not sure the implied premise, that boomers wee mostly progressive, is sound. After all, apart from the Whitlam blip, decades of their lives coincide with conservative governments.
Can I just say - what happened to the boomers?
Some were around during & involved with the massive cultural change of the 60s - and now support Parties like LNP, One Nation etc - & politicians like Dutton.
What happened to them?? #auspol
Some were around during & involved with the massive cultural change of the 60s - and now support Parties like LNP, One Nation etc - & politicians like Dutton.
What happened to them?? #auspol
April 26, 2025 at 6:10 AM
I’m not sure the implied premise, that boomers wee mostly progressive, is sound. After all, apart from the Whitlam blip, decades of their lives coincide with conservative governments.
The best One Nation ever did on the national vote was a bit above 8%. #auspol
Which makes me wonder why the LNP might think the way back to power was to move to the anti woke populist right.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I wish we were less dismissive and cynical. But I am heartened neo facism is not thriving here.
Which makes me wonder why the LNP might think the way back to power was to move to the anti woke populist right.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I wish we were less dismissive and cynical. But I am heartened neo facism is not thriving here.
April 25, 2025 at 5:08 AM
The best One Nation ever did on the national vote was a bit above 8%. #auspol
Which makes me wonder why the LNP might think the way back to power was to move to the anti woke populist right.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I wish we were less dismissive and cynical. But I am heartened neo facism is not thriving here.
Which makes me wonder why the LNP might think the way back to power was to move to the anti woke populist right.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I wish we were less dismissive and cynical. But I am heartened neo facism is not thriving here.
The Guardian take’s doomscrolling to depressing new levels
April 25, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The Guardian take’s doomscrolling to depressing new levels
I have never understood any version of the sentence….
1 in x people with y are undiagnosed.
1 in x people with y are undiagnosed.
April 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I have never understood any version of the sentence….
1 in x people with y are undiagnosed.
1 in x people with y are undiagnosed.
I think there is a big vowel shift going on in Australian English.
Where people my age pronounce i as “eye” in the middle of a word people in their twenties all seemed to have switched to such a strong “ay” I often misunderstand them.
site is turning into sate.
Where people my age pronounce i as “eye” in the middle of a word people in their twenties all seemed to have switched to such a strong “ay” I often misunderstand them.
site is turning into sate.
April 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I think there is a big vowel shift going on in Australian English.
Where people my age pronounce i as “eye” in the middle of a word people in their twenties all seemed to have switched to such a strong “ay” I often misunderstand them.
site is turning into sate.
Where people my age pronounce i as “eye” in the middle of a word people in their twenties all seemed to have switched to such a strong “ay” I often misunderstand them.
site is turning into sate.
Not long until we are shuffling towards the booth and scarfing a democracy sausage.
Here’s a thought:
A democracy that isn’t tribal is one where you agree or disagree with something based on what was said, not who said it.
Vote for your issues.
www.abc.net.au/news/vote-co...
#auspol
Here’s a thought:
A democracy that isn’t tribal is one where you agree or disagree with something based on what was said, not who said it.
Vote for your issues.
www.abc.net.au/news/vote-co...
#auspol
Vote Compass Australia 2025 - Australia Votes - ABC News
See how your views align with Australian parties using Vote Compass. Use the Vote Compass website and make an informed choice in the 2025 Federal Election.
www.abc.net.au
April 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Not long until we are shuffling towards the booth and scarfing a democracy sausage.
Here’s a thought:
A democracy that isn’t tribal is one where you agree or disagree with something based on what was said, not who said it.
Vote for your issues.
www.abc.net.au/news/vote-co...
#auspol
Here’s a thought:
A democracy that isn’t tribal is one where you agree or disagree with something based on what was said, not who said it.
Vote for your issues.
www.abc.net.au/news/vote-co...
#auspol
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As the election gets closer, we're backing the Raise the Rate for Good campaign by ACOSS calling for action to address poverty in Australia by raising the rate of income support payments. Learn more: https://www.raisetherate.org.au/about_the_campaign
#auspol #ausvotes2025 #raisetherateforgood
#auspol #ausvotes2025 #raisetherateforgood
April 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
As the election gets closer, we're backing the Raise the Rate for Good campaign by ACOSS calling for action to address poverty in Australia by raising the rate of income support payments. Learn more: https://www.raisetherate.org.au/about_the_campaign
#auspol #ausvotes2025 #raisetherateforgood
#auspol #ausvotes2025 #raisetherateforgood
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🧵Spotted at an Easter Fair in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A small human (4?) is clutching a shark plushie like a talisman as she looks around her with a thoughtful expression. She's not sure about this market business, but she's got her shark, so everything's gonna be okay. (1)
A small human (4?) is clutching a shark plushie like a talisman as she looks around her with a thoughtful expression. She's not sure about this market business, but she's got her shark, so everything's gonna be okay. (1)
April 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🧵Spotted at an Easter Fair in Aotearoa New Zealand:
A small human (4?) is clutching a shark plushie like a talisman as she looks around her with a thoughtful expression. She's not sure about this market business, but she's got her shark, so everything's gonna be okay. (1)
A small human (4?) is clutching a shark plushie like a talisman as she looks around her with a thoughtful expression. She's not sure about this market business, but she's got her shark, so everything's gonna be okay. (1)
Want to read something intelligently positive and hopeful about #auspol
How To Reclaim Democracy
Australians are currently engaged in a slow and methodical revolution – weakening the country's major parties and electing independent MPs instead.
www.grantwyeth.com
April 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Want to read something intelligently positive and hopeful about #auspol