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Andrew Gardiner

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|Media|#auspol|#ClimateCrisis|Freelance journo writing about politics & the environment. Read my stuff: https://tinyurl.com/AndrewGardiner

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 13d

MY LATEST*: Why aren't some celebrities 'virtue signalling' over #GazaGenocide‌? Is it any less urgent than, say, #NetZero?

Worried about that next movie or album, much?
@michaelwestbiz.bsky.social #GlobalCitizenFestival
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Celebs talk a big game on global hunger, net zero. But what about the 'G-word'? - Michael West

Some of the big name celebrities who converged on New York at the weekend need a rocket over their Gaza hypocrisy.

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 5h

They've got academy guys in the draft this year. Worried about their ability to match bids without their first pick.

Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 5h

Sydney Swans now favourites to land Charlie Curnow.

If you believe Fox Sports, the deal on the table is:
In: Curnow.
Out: Hayward, Florent, fist pick this year and next year

Thoughts? (Fwiw I'd miss Wilbur).
#AFLtrades

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 16h

www.2gb.com/its-a-challe...

‘It’s a challenge’ - Ben Fordham joins the ABC for new TV show

Ben lifts the lid on a new gig he’s landed … with the ABC! Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts: IMAGE CREDIT / 2GB

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 17h

"Burn(ing) down Parliament House" was a figure of speech.

Can someone explain this to Ben Fordham before he turns the ABC into 2GB?
#auspol

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not sure Gregor would stoop to wearing a Collingwood onesie ...

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 1d

Yep. And I photoshopped it for accuracy ...

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 1d

Price's audience laps it up.
As for helping the Libs, it's a disastrous idea. But I'm sure Price prefers clicks to constructive contribution.

Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 1d

Price looks young in your version. 1985?

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 1d

* yes, I know, 'cockroaching' is the common term.
But her head's much more praying mantis, don't you think?

Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 1d

F.A.B. Virgil! ;)

Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 1d

Is Ella a pet cockroach*, or praying mantis? I can never make up my mind.

Wrong answers only ...

#GreyhoundsOfBlueSky

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 1d

Abbott seeking relevance too?
Again: "I wish he'd just disappear into obscurity etc etc ..."

Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not sure Abbott's old seat of Warringah is up for grabs, Pricey. ⤵️

(I mean where 𝒄𝒂𝒏 a Liberal return to the House of Reps in NSW?)

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, Steve: an Abbott return is what's needed. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐋𝐏, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬.

Those who know him say Price "doesn't believe any of this bullshit", but chose far right vaudeville "for money and celebrity".

There are people like that in the media. Is "prostitute" too strong a word?
#NewsCorpse

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 2d

Well, Alan *was* a mentor ...

Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 2d

(I was this excited when Alan Jones and Neil Mitchell left 2GB and 3AW respectively.
They replaced them with Fordham and Tom Elliott.

You'd think a bloke would learn ...)

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 2d

Woke up this morning. There was an odd but exciting disturbance in the force. Then I went and checked today's front pages ... ⤵️⤵️⤵️

𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑! 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐍'𝐓 𝐁𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋! 🍾🎉⤵️

(Oh wait. They'll replace him with some other douche ...😐)

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 2d

So that's how they're doing it ... 🤔

Thanks.

Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 2d

"Not be a fascist"? So, no chance then ...

Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 2d

Link to X post: x.com/AJGardineres...

AJGardineresq.bsky.social on X: "Getting my posts throttled after I reposted something about The Proprietor's dad. Seriously, my clicks are down 80%. So, to quote #FlotillaGaza activists, muzzled first by X and then by no wifi in 🇮🇱 custody: "if you see this image⬇️please put a dot (.) to break the algorithm": https://t.co/AZhuucOlEu" / X

Getting my posts throttled after I reposted something about The Proprietor's dad. Seriously, my clicks are down 80%. So, to quote #FlotillaGaza activists, muzzled first by X and then by no wifi in 🇮🇱 custody: "if you see this image⬇️please put a dot (.) to break the algorithm": https://t.co/AZhuucOlEu

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 2d

Getting my X posts throttled after I reposted something about Elon's dad. Seriously, my clicks there are down 80%.

X users, can you help? To quote #GazaFlotilla activists, muzzled first by X and then by no wifi in 🇮🇱 custody:
"𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞⬇️𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐗 and 𝐩𝐮𝐭 (.) 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐦":

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 2d

* "If I say yes Left World will kill me". You got that one right, Prime Minister.

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 2d

#NewsCorpse: does Trump deserve a Nobel Prize?

(ALBO, thinks: "it's a trap. If I say yes Left World will kill me*. If I say no it's a 1000% tariff on iron ore".)

ALBO: Donald Trump deserves enormous congratulations.

Welcome to Albo's world. #NewsCorpse, thwarted, goes full Trump fanboi instead:

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 3d

Albo's come a long way since the Camperdown commission flats days. Not sure it's an improvement, frankly:

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Andrew Gardiner @ajgardineresq.bsky.social · 3d

Here's self-proclaimed statesman #Trump (bottom) mimicking George W Bush's September 11 moment. (Yes, I know, I'm a bit late with this one/others have done it. Hey, I've been busy!)

I'm just relieved #PedoPrez47 wasn't in a room full of kids like W that fateful day ...

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