Andy
@andydruid.bsky.social
Occasional Barrister mostly surfer
Social justice + environment, top of the list
Social justice + environment, top of the list
Reposted by Andy
AOC: I want to remind you where the real crime is. It's in the oligarchs taking $170 billion of our money from health care and food assistance and public programs and taking that and funneling it into a secret police program.
December 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
AOC: I want to remind you where the real crime is. It's in the oligarchs taking $170 billion of our money from health care and food assistance and public programs and taking that and funneling it into a secret police program.
Reposted by Andy
This should be a much, much bigger story. Commitments of tens of billions of dollars are being made to dubious projects without us being allowed to know anything about how decisions are being made. It's literally the future of the nation.
The RoNS: “the most complex & expensive infrastructure programme in NZ’s recent history.”
A $56B programme… with a $49B shortfall. And all signs point to low-to-no-value for public money.
Given the huge public interest, why are the details being kept from the public, asks @connorsharp.bsky.social?
A $56B programme… with a $49B shortfall. And all signs point to low-to-no-value for public money.
Given the huge public interest, why are the details being kept from the public, asks @connorsharp.bsky.social?
What's in the RoNS files? - Greater Auckland
Earlier this week, Te Waihanga, The Infrastructure Commission, called for Over the last couple of months, I’ve been trying to obtain information on the advice given to decision-makers about the RoNS. ...
www.greaterauckland.org.nz
December 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This should be a much, much bigger story. Commitments of tens of billions of dollars are being made to dubious projects without us being allowed to know anything about how decisions are being made. It's literally the future of the nation.
Reposted by Andy
I haven't heard a single Jew from Bondi apportion any blame at all to Netanyahu for the increase in antisemitism.
They just blame the federal government.
They just blame the federal government.
December 16, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I haven't heard a single Jew from Bondi apportion any blame at all to Netanyahu for the increase in antisemitism.
They just blame the federal government.
They just blame the federal government.
Reposted by Andy
Why is the far right triumphing across the West?
Because ordinary citizens are told they're trapped in a zero-sum game - competing with migrants for scarce resources.
This is a lie.
A failed economic order is to blame:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Because ordinary citizens are told they're trapped in a zero-sum game - competing with migrants for scarce resources.
This is a lie.
A failed economic order is to blame:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Europe is a continent soaked in economic pessimism. Until we change that, the far right will rise and rise | Owen Jones
Since 2008, struggling communities have been told they are in competition with migrants. Only a model that gives them hope will halt the populists, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Why is the far right triumphing across the West?
Because ordinary citizens are told they're trapped in a zero-sum game - competing with migrants for scarce resources.
This is a lie.
A failed economic order is to blame:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Because ordinary citizens are told they're trapped in a zero-sum game - competing with migrants for scarce resources.
This is a lie.
A failed economic order is to blame:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Clean green NZ is literally killing its Canterbury rivers (Waikato too), specifically Dairy Farming. The penny has now dropped even for fishers, not known for
as front line eco warriors lol.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
as front line eco warriors lol.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Anglers becoming endangered species on some Canterbury rivers
Anglers are becoming an endangered species on some parts of the country.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Clean green NZ is literally killing its Canterbury rivers (Waikato too), specifically Dairy Farming. The penny has now dropped even for fishers, not known for
as front line eco warriors lol.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
as front line eco warriors lol.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Reposted by Andy
Israel's making a mockery of the ceasefire terms, world leaders and the UN. It continues to prevent appropriate aid from entering into Gaza. It continues to genocide Palestinians by every means available to it. A strong international intervention force is needed.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
Why are Gaza’s war-damaged homes collapsing in winter?
Gaza’s residents face deadly winter storms as weakened, bombed-out homes collapse.
www.aljazeera.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Israel's making a mockery of the ceasefire terms, world leaders and the UN. It continues to prevent appropriate aid from entering into Gaza. It continues to genocide Palestinians by every means available to it. A strong international intervention force is needed.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
Reposted by Andy
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
December 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Reposted by Andy
Case in point from his first term:
December 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Case in point from his first term:
Reposted by Andy
Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
December 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Reposted by Andy
Reposted by Andy
Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed, who disarmed one of the shooters, was shot twice by a second gunman who was on a nearby bridge.
December 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al Ahmed, who disarmed one of the shooters, was shot twice by a second gunman who was on a nearby bridge.
Reposted by Andy
GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
December 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
Reposted by Andy
When I look around at sweaty men at the gym, I always think about how I would like to be on an airplane next to them immediately
Duffy on what he's doing to improve the airport experience for travelers: "Maybe I want a workout area where people might get some blood flowing doing some pull ups or step ups in the airport."
December 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
When I look around at sweaty men at the gym, I always think about how I would like to be on an airplane next to them immediately
Reposted by Andy
BONKERS!
The Luxon Govt’s rewrite of the RMA laws allows companies to claim financial compensation (from taxpayers) when councils introduce rules to limit pollution or protect the environment.
Let that sink in.
#NZPOL
The Luxon Govt’s rewrite of the RMA laws allows companies to claim financial compensation (from taxpayers) when councils introduce rules to limit pollution or protect the environment.
Let that sink in.
#NZPOL
December 9, 2025 at 4:36 AM
BONKERS!
The Luxon Govt’s rewrite of the RMA laws allows companies to claim financial compensation (from taxpayers) when councils introduce rules to limit pollution or protect the environment.
Let that sink in.
#NZPOL
The Luxon Govt’s rewrite of the RMA laws allows companies to claim financial compensation (from taxpayers) when councils introduce rules to limit pollution or protect the environment.
Let that sink in.
#NZPOL
Apartheid Israel going full steam ahead.
#boycott
#boycott
Israeli Military Chief Says Gaza’s “Yellow Line” WIll Become “New Border” for Israel
Israeli Military Chief Says Gaza's “Yellow Line” WIll Become “New Border” for Israel
Israel's military chief has told soldiers occupying the Gaza Strip that the “yellow line” dividing the Palestinian territory under President Trump's ceasefire plan will become a “new border” for Israel. The comments by Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir come despite a provision in the October cea...
www.democracynow.org
December 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Apartheid Israel going full steam ahead.
#boycott
#boycott
Reposted by Andy
The RMA replacement bills include the fringe right-wing idea of 'regulatory takings', forcing councils - and therefore ratepayers - to compensate landowners for restrictions that impact their developments.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Landowners to get more compensation from councils as major RMA overhaul revealed
The Resource Management Act is going, and the government has revealed what will replace it.
www.rnz.co.nz
December 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The RMA replacement bills include the fringe right-wing idea of 'regulatory takings', forcing councils - and therefore ratepayers - to compensate landowners for restrictions that impact their developments.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Reposted by Andy
I love footballball but FIFA and Fascism is simply not worth it. I will not go to America or watch the games on Telly. I will #boycottTheWorldCup money makers.
December 6, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I love footballball but FIFA and Fascism is simply not worth it. I will not go to America or watch the games on Telly. I will #boycottTheWorldCup money makers.
Reposted by Andy
Our Minnesota Senator responding to being called “garbage” by the Orange Dictator 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
December 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Our Minnesota Senator responding to being called “garbage” by the Orange Dictator 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
Reposted by Andy
1. The European Parliament’s attempt to ban plant-based foods from being sold as “sausages”, “burgers” etc is a direct response to livestock industry lobbying. This is a short thread on how utterly bleeding ridiculous it is. 🧵1/6
December 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
1. The European Parliament’s attempt to ban plant-based foods from being sold as “sausages”, “burgers” etc is a direct response to livestock industry lobbying. This is a short thread on how utterly bleeding ridiculous it is. 🧵1/6
Jesus! This is kkk type stuff. Good god
here's Trump's full racist rant about MN's Somali community: "Somalians ripped off that state for billions. And they contribute nothing... Ilhan Omar is garbage. She's garbage. Her friends are garbage. These aren't people that work... They come from hell & do nothing but bitch. We don't want them"
December 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Jesus! This is kkk type stuff. Good god
Sheesh there’s a hard rain a fallin over Whangarei right now and to the southeast of there. Seems to be moving southeast
December 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Sheesh there’s a hard rain a fallin over Whangarei right now and to the southeast of there. Seems to be moving southeast
Reposted by Andy
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
This !
The water use of data centres is a valid environmental concern but I also think we need some perspective:
Water footprint of an AI prompt: 0.473l
Water footprint of a chicken nugget: 86l
Water footprint of a beef hamburger patty: 2500l
Water footprint of an AI prompt: 0.473l
Water footprint of a chicken nugget: 86l
Water footprint of a beef hamburger patty: 2500l
December 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This !
Reposted by Andy
Another one for Labour to remove as Rates Capping has never worked. Just look at Australia
The only way to keep rates down is for Central Government to fully fund services and infrastructure
But that wont suit their donor mates now will it
The only way to keep rates down is for Central Government to fully fund services and infrastructure
But that wont suit their donor mates now will it
December 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Another one for Labour to remove as Rates Capping has never worked. Just look at Australia
The only way to keep rates down is for Central Government to fully fund services and infrastructure
But that wont suit their donor mates now will it
The only way to keep rates down is for Central Government to fully fund services and infrastructure
But that wont suit their donor mates now will it
Owen Jones notes on -Your Party - weekend conference:
“The left never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity”
frkn sigh.
He’s an amazing activist journalist Owen Jones, always accurate factually too.
Oh well, vote Green in UK I guess - they seem solid.
“The left never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity”
frkn sigh.
He’s an amazing activist journalist Owen Jones, always accurate factually too.
Oh well, vote Green in UK I guess - they seem solid.
December 1, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Owen Jones notes on -Your Party - weekend conference:
“The left never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity”
frkn sigh.
He’s an amazing activist journalist Owen Jones, always accurate factually too.
Oh well, vote Green in UK I guess - they seem solid.
“The left never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity”
frkn sigh.
He’s an amazing activist journalist Owen Jones, always accurate factually too.
Oh well, vote Green in UK I guess - they seem solid.