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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 1d

“Balance in journalism can be good, but you don’t balance truth with lies.” - Chris Hedges #SundayShot

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Virginia Heffernan @virginiaheffernan.bsky.social · 1d

Cleverest sign by far, made by a boy of 7:

FEWER KINGS

We spoke about “fewer” & he told me he believes monarchy can be OK elsewhere. No imperialism!! We leave Thailand & Norway alone. Kings are just not for the USA!

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 22h

This really is a GREAT sign!

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Rudy Terwilliger 🐺 🥷 🍉 @wolftickler2000.bsky.social · 11h

60 Minutes Australia eviscerates Tesla & Elon Musk. Musk’s profit-driven policy of dependence on cameras rather than combining with radar & lidar sensors exposed.

"Don't be fooled by the marketing of these cars. Don't be fooled by what Elon Musk says."

Tesla sales in Australia set to plummet.

Why an expert claims Tesla's self-driving cars will turn Australian drivers into "guinea pigs"

9now.nine.com.au

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philipmartin77.bsky.social @philipmartin77.bsky.social · 15h

Hillary really should have just called them a bunch of cunts.

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Jommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 4d

Earlier this year (January 2025) Special Envoy Jillian Segal confirms the US govt lobbied and convinced the Aust Govt to get her position established.

www.c-span.org/clip/public-...

User Clip: Jillian Segal

US applies pressure on Australia to introduce Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism.

www.c-span.org

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Esther Schindler @estherschindler.bsky.social · 1d

This will make my #quilting friends laugh out loud! It made my day.

Fat Quarter Girls: Quilting Parody for Every Quilter (Official Music Video)

Fat Quarter Girls™ Parody of “Fat Bottomed Girls” by Queen Vocals & parody lyrics by Alex Balagna Original backing track created exclusively for this parody ►► 5 Essential Tips for How to Create the Perfect Quilt Block Every Time - Free Workshop → https://www.joyfulandmerryquilting.com/opt-in

youtu.be

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OrangeSage @orangesage.bsky.social · 1d

#NoKings Miami!

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Barred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social · 1d

ooh well done

Someone appears to have gotten their hands on a NO PARKING ANY TIME sign, but they blocked out the par part so it says no king lol

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jomacd.bsky.social @jomacd.bsky.social · 22h

I wasn’t accusing you.

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Philip Gourevitch @pgourevitch.bsky.social · 1d

Times Square

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Boo!-per Lund @cooperlund.online · 1d

Hell yeah

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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.bsky.social · 1d

NYC #nokings

Jubilant atmosphere in Times Square - and so many good signs

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Amy @lolennui.bsky.social · 1d

CNN talking about the possibility of violence as a guy in a giraffe costume waddles by

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Rich Haridy @richharidy.bsky.social · 1d

A momunmental achievement and wonderfully presented by the Story Lab.

Also gotta note the timing of its release - the same week as Tony Abbott's "history" of Australia book/doco.

The epic story of Australia and its first peoples — like you've never seen it

The story of Australia and its peoples is vast and deep. It's one you should know, but possibly one you've never been told. Well, not like this anyway.

www.abc.net.au

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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 1d

Millions of Americans are marching against Trump today. I sure hope no leader from Australia is about to pop over and bend the knee to him, offer him tribute and fawning adoration, maybe some of our resources and real estate for US military bases. Surely that won’t happen.

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jomacd.bsky.social @jomacd.bsky.social · 1d

So the PM is sucking up to a nazi. Just great.

Crikey @crikey.com.au · 1d

Australia will tease an increase in defence spending ahead of the prime minister's meeting with Donald Trump, as the US president turns his attention back to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Albanese dangles AUKUS carrot ahead of Trump meeting

www.crikey.com.au

jomacd.bsky.social @jomacd.bsky.social · 1d

Is it wise to dox his destination?

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 1d

Some of the great signs at No Kings in Urbana, IL

Protest sign depicting masked armed officers with the text: American cowards hiding behind a mask

Protest sign reading: "I'm not a paid protestor, I hate fascism for free"

Protest signs reading "I have friends everywhere" and "honk if you hate ICE"

Protestor with sign "due process is for everyone or no one"

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The Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 1d

Rep. AOC is spot-on, as usual. It's ridiculous what we're going through as a nation because Trump doesn't want it known that he liked fucking little girls.

But those of us with common sense connected those dots long ago.

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PK 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @paul.kidd.id.au · 1d

Barnaby leaving the Nationals and joining One Nation will raise the average IQ of both parties.

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@gfelljones.bsky.social @20244202.bsky.social · 1d

Of course America will depose of Meduro. As a popularly-elected Socialist leader, he gives the oil wealth back to the people.
Americans cannot tolerate their Oligarchs being deprived of Venezuelan oil OWNERSHIP

Mike Baker @mikebaker.bsky.social · 2d

The U.S. military mobilization in the Caribbean:
• 8 Navy warships
• 10 stealth fighters
• About 10,000 troops
• New ammunition storage sites in Puerto Rico

The goal, officials say privately, is to oust Maduro from power.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...

Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force in the Caribbean

www.nytimes.com

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Tom Tanuki @tomtanuki.bsky.social · 4d

Anti-racist rallies all over on October 19, in response to the next round of these 'Marches for Australia'. Get to your one. It's your opportunity not only to stand up, but to start meeting and making plans with other anti-racists. Your presence matters. Share it around.

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Wendy Harmer @wendyharmer.bsky.social · 1d

Dunno if youse are across this... but it's forecast that in Sydney on Wednesday the temp will be 38C. (100 F)

It's OCTOBER! That's FIFTEEN DEGREES ABOVE AVERAGE!

Our Government and fossil fuel companies are determined to cook us alive! Boil the oceans. Kill our forests. Turn habitat to ash.🥺😩

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🔪Akilla Booper👻 @akelacooper.bsky.social · 1d

It can’t be a coincidence that the White House and its minions have joined bluesky the day before the No Kings protest.

Do not engage. Block. Protect your peace and what’s left of this space.

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