@slarty-bartfast.bsky.social
I’m quite the bleeding heart lefty. I like science. Umm, I loathe the LNP & am often disappointed by Labor.
I left the Twattersphere because I like discussion not argument.
Oh, I own a sailing boat, which is why I teeter on the razor’s edge of bankruptcy
I left the Twattersphere because I like discussion not argument.
Oh, I own a sailing boat, which is why I teeter on the razor’s edge of bankruptcy
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When it comes to capturing who has real relevance, the Shitstirrer of the Year award leaves the sycophantic “power lists” in the dust. Who should be honoured in 2025?
Nominations now open for Crikey's 2025 Shitstirrer of the Year
www.crikey.com.au
November 30, 2025 at 12:54 AM
When it comes to capturing who has real relevance, the Shitstirrer of the Year award leaves the sycophantic “power lists” in the dust. Who should be honoured in 2025?
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"We blow up ‘alleged’ drug boats in the Caribbean but pardon actually convicted drug traffickers in the U.S. Someone help me make sense of this.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Trump Announces Pardon for Honduran Ex-President Convicted in Drug Case
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM
"We blow up ‘alleged’ drug boats in the Caribbean but pardon actually convicted drug traffickers in the U.S. Someone help me make sense of this.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
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Just another example of American “exceptionalism”
Germans don't like shoddy cars.
"Tesla Model Y ranked last for reliability among nearly new cars in Germany's TÜV 2026 report.
17.3% of Model Ys failed serious safety inspections; common issues included brakes and suspension."
#TeslaTakedown
www.autoblog.com/news/tesla-m...
"Tesla Model Y ranked last for reliability among nearly new cars in Germany's TÜV 2026 report.
17.3% of Model Ys failed serious safety inspections; common issues included brakes and suspension."
#TeslaTakedown
www.autoblog.com/news/tesla-m...
Tesla Model Y Posts Worst Defect Rate of Any New Car in a Decade
Tesla Model Y reliability just hit rock bottom in Germany’s TÜV Report 2026, with the worst defect rate in a decade. Here’s why that matters to you.
www.autoblog.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Just another example of American “exceptionalism”
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Why does the media never ask Zionists whether they support Palestine's "right to exist"? And, if they claim they do, to clarify their understanding of Palestine's borders and sovereignty? Jillian Segal is openly, defiantly pro-Zionist. What are her views? #auspol #EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Why does the media never ask Zionists whether they support Palestine's "right to exist"? And, if they claim they do, to clarify their understanding of Palestine's borders and sovereignty? Jillian Segal is openly, defiantly pro-Zionist. What are her views? #auspol #EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine
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Lindsey Graham sponsored the Afghan Adjustment Act: “This is the right thing to do. The people who were there with us in the fight who are here in America need to stay. This will be their new home. We have a moral obligation to these people and they will make great citizens.”
November 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Lindsey Graham sponsored the Afghan Adjustment Act: “This is the right thing to do. The people who were there with us in the fight who are here in America need to stay. This will be their new home. We have a moral obligation to these people and they will make great citizens.”
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Developed initially to target and kill tumors, they are now being engineered to target cells that are contributing to autoimmune diseases, like antibody-producing B cells.
#Science 🧪
#Science 🧪
‘They don’t have symptoms’: CAR-T therapies send autoimmune diseases into remission
Engineered T cells that have been used to treat ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus show promising results.
www.nature.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Developed initially to target and kill tumors, they are now being engineered to target cells that are contributing to autoimmune diseases, like antibody-producing B cells.
#Science 🧪
#Science 🧪
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🌎 From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, workers and allies across 30+ countries unite to say: Enough is enough. It's time to #MakeAmazonPay. Join us in demanding fair wages, union rights, environmental responsibility, and tax justice! 📣
November 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🌎 From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, workers and allies across 30+ countries unite to say: Enough is enough. It's time to #MakeAmazonPay. Join us in demanding fair wages, union rights, environmental responsibility, and tax justice! 📣
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Watch this video before you do your Black Friday shopping on Amazon.
November 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Watch this video before you do your Black Friday shopping on Amazon.
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The UK government’s budget is simply managing decline.
The budget does little to improve living standards or facilitate sustained economic growth.
Can't grow economy by hiking taxes on low/middle income families.
Whatever happened to taxing the rich?
The budget does little to improve living standards or facilitate sustained economic growth.
Can't grow economy by hiking taxes on low/middle income families.
Whatever happened to taxing the rich?
The government’s budget is simply managing decline
The budget does little to improve living standards or facilitate sustained economic growth
leftfootforward.org
November 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The UK government’s budget is simply managing decline.
The budget does little to improve living standards or facilitate sustained economic growth.
Can't grow economy by hiking taxes on low/middle income families.
Whatever happened to taxing the rich?
The budget does little to improve living standards or facilitate sustained economic growth.
Can't grow economy by hiking taxes on low/middle income families.
Whatever happened to taxing the rich?
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Not a particular follower of @theonion.com
But I heard a staff member talking yesterday on a pod, and he said their org has totally rejected AI; AI is not part of any of their processes. I think he said they publish 230 headlines a day.
Hooray for humans! New respect for The Onion.
But I heard a staff member talking yesterday on a pod, and he said their org has totally rejected AI; AI is not part of any of their processes. I think he said they publish 230 headlines a day.
Hooray for humans! New respect for The Onion.
November 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Not a particular follower of @theonion.com
But I heard a staff member talking yesterday on a pod, and he said their org has totally rejected AI; AI is not part of any of their processes. I think he said they publish 230 headlines a day.
Hooray for humans! New respect for The Onion.
But I heard a staff member talking yesterday on a pod, and he said their org has totally rejected AI; AI is not part of any of their processes. I think he said they publish 230 headlines a day.
Hooray for humans! New respect for The Onion.
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@theglobeandmail.com @hilltimes.com Editorial cartoonist @deadder.bsky.social sums-up Trump's efforts to bring peace to the Russia-Ukraine conflict perfectly. 🎨 #USPolitics #Russia #Ukraine #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
@theglobeandmail.com @hilltimes.com Editorial cartoonist @deadder.bsky.social sums-up Trump's efforts to bring peace to the Russia-Ukraine conflict perfectly. 🎨 #USPolitics #Russia #Ukraine #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦
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Dr Assal Rad—
“It 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 like they all got the same memo: Cast doubt.”
“It 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 like they all got the same memo: Cast doubt.”
November 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Dr Assal Rad—
“It 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 like they all got the same memo: Cast doubt.”
“It 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 like they all got the same memo: Cast doubt.”
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The Epstein estate has released documents to the House committee but refuse to share documents with the FBI.
THEY DONT TRUST THE FBI.
Mark Epstein has said they want the record to be true and honest.
THEY DONT TRUST THE FBI.
Mark Epstein has said they want the record to be true and honest.
November 28, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The Epstein estate has released documents to the House committee but refuse to share documents with the FBI.
THEY DONT TRUST THE FBI.
Mark Epstein has said they want the record to be true and honest.
THEY DONT TRUST THE FBI.
Mark Epstein has said they want the record to be true and honest.
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India’s economy grew faster than expected last quarter, underscoring its resilience in the face of tariffs.
India’s Growth Beats Estimates Even as US Tariffs Cloud Outlook
India’s economy grew at the fastest pace in six quarters, underscoring its resilience even as US President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs cloud the outlook.
bloom.bg
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
India’s economy grew faster than expected last quarter, underscoring its resilience in the face of tariffs.
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How about, rather than focusing on age verification laws which won’t work, we focus on ad networks taking a small amount of responsibility for verifying that they’re not taking money from frauds and con-artists? Hmmm, @albomp.bsky.social? www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
How to spot 'ghost stores' posing as Australian businesses
With Australians expected to spend billions this Black Friday, the consumer watchdog is warning about a growing number of "ghost stores" targeting unsuspecting shoppers and posing as local businesses ...
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
How about, rather than focusing on age verification laws which won’t work, we focus on ad networks taking a small amount of responsibility for verifying that they’re not taking money from frauds and con-artists? Hmmm, @albomp.bsky.social? www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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He’s hopelessly conflicted and unable to inspire confidence in his ability to undertake this role. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
NACC chief executive apologises to parliament for inaccurate evidence
National Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Philip Reed writes to parliament apologising for inaccuracies in evidence given during Senate estimates.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM
He’s hopelessly conflicted and unable to inspire confidence in his ability to undertake this role. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Let’s talk about “Move fast and break things.” First of all, Facebook itself changed its motto to “Move fast with stable infrastructure” in 2014. So much for breaking things, at least if you’re a soulless corporate behemoth.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Let’s talk about “Move fast and break things.” First of all, Facebook itself changed its motto to “Move fast with stable infrastructure” in 2014. So much for breaking things, at least if you’re a soulless corporate behemoth.
1/12
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"So. This happened yesterday.
Interesting that the Greens gain is bigger than Reforms entire vote share, despite what we're hearing about their popularity."
via Ian Almond
Interesting that the Greens gain is bigger than Reforms entire vote share, despite what we're hearing about their popularity."
via Ian Almond
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 AM
"So. This happened yesterday.
Interesting that the Greens gain is bigger than Reforms entire vote share, despite what we're hearing about their popularity."
via Ian Almond
Interesting that the Greens gain is bigger than Reforms entire vote share, despite what we're hearing about their popularity."
via Ian Almond
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"“Clearly, Trump has learned something from his good friend MBS: If you don’t like what your political opponents say, execute them,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. “Unfortunately for Mr. Trump, that’s not what we do in America.”
www.commondreams.org/news/trump-s...
www.commondreams.org/news/trump-s...
'Maybe It's Time to Pick a Fucking Side,' Says Murphy After Trump Calls for Execution of Lawmakers | Common Dreams
"Clearly, Trump has learned something from his good friend MBS: If you don't like what your political opponents say, execute them," said Sen. Bernie Sanders. "Unfortunately for Mr. Trump, that's not w...
www.commondreams.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
"“Clearly, Trump has learned something from his good friend MBS: If you don’t like what your political opponents say, execute them,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. “Unfortunately for Mr. Trump, that’s not what we do in America.”
www.commondreams.org/news/trump-s...
www.commondreams.org/news/trump-s...
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a year ago the idea of an artificial intelligence chatbot designed to make the richest man in the world sound like a renaissance man no matter what question it was asked would sound like the setup for a black mirror episode.
now its reality.
now its reality.
November 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
a year ago the idea of an artificial intelligence chatbot designed to make the richest man in the world sound like a renaissance man no matter what question it was asked would sound like the setup for a black mirror episode.
now its reality.
now its reality.
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To everyone saying that people in our military already know not to follow unlawful orders, how do you explain almost 100 civilians murdered on fishing boats in the Caribbean so far?
November 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
To everyone saying that people in our military already know not to follow unlawful orders, how do you explain almost 100 civilians murdered on fishing boats in the Caribbean so far?