socksup.bsky.social
@socksup.bsky.social
When I first visited the US, gotta say I was surprised at the general decrepitude of infrastructure, roads pavements, public transport etc. Granted it varies from place to place.. but. In comparison with other wealthy countries, it is generally crap.
December 6, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Why is Tony Abbott ‘newsworthy’. Even the Guardian regurgitates his views.
October 23, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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April 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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One thing rarely addressed is that the goal of increasing US manufacturing includes bearing the direct environmental costs of that manufacturing—AND they’re simultaneously trying to dismantle environmental protections.

(For decades now, we’ve outsourced not just jobs overseas but also pollution.)
April 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Might be time for tariffed nations to organise, before sub-optimal bilateral deals are transacted with the USA.
April 7, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Again Howard/Costello legacy
"Australia doesn't have a gas supply shortage.

"We have a gas export problem.

"We have to ensure that Australian gas is actually benefiting Australians before we export it."

- Senator @davidpocock.bsky.social #auspol

Watch the full press conference: youtu.be/YdN6vbFurRs
March 24, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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But with coffee!!
February 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM