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Lucy Hamilton @lucyham.bsky.social · 12h

Wild. Stephen Mayne on ABC interview with Julian Morrow. Being part of the Kennett government experiment in Victoria was like “a cross between Thatcher and Trump in policy and style.” Yes, because his policies were designed by an Aussie Mont Pelerin Society economist. #AtlasNetwork #auspol #springst

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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 5h

"But van Velden said the findings had been useful.
“Our initial analysis shows that most road cones are compliant with traffic management plans.”
So now she apologises to everyone for wasting their time and money, right? Simeon Brown and David Seymour too. A three person apology on TV One tonight?

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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 5h

Yeah, they were great.

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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 5h

With all due apologies to the Mustelid community in America.

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Old White Nepo Hat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 8h

Every time someone makes me read something Peter Thiel said it’s like “Scrooge McDuck is Jesus Christ and Huey, Dewey, and Louie are Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel and Daisy is Mary Magdalene and that’s why women voting has lowered American sperm count.”

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Jombucha @mangetout.bsky.social · 7h

More weasel* now than man. Twisted and evil.

*From a metaphorical perspective, but also from the AoNZ perspective as an invasive predator

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

STEPHANOPOULOS: I didn't insinuate anything. I asked you whether Tom Homan accepted $50k as was heard on an audio tape recorded by the FBI in September 2024. You did not answer the question. Thank you for your time.

VANCE: No, George, I sai--

STEPHANOPOULOS: We'll be right back

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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 7h

Republicans Own This FOREVER. @tengrain.bsky.social

Republicans Own This FOREVER

Taking a walk through central London (a few years back), almost every time you stop there is a plaque commemorating something that happened at that exact spot, or some notable person lived in that …

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Sara @lotts.bsky.social · 17h

I think most people are well aware of the problem. What is lacking is a path to economic equality. We just don’t have representation willing to admit neoliberalism has failed and offer a meaningful alternative.

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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 17h

The Dougs.
Maaaaate
DAAS - Throw Your Arms Around Me

DAAS - Throw Your Arms Around Me

YouTube video by MiteAx

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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 18h

These people with their negotiable support about the issues that Gawd wants them to talk about. Then they get pissy when someone won't pay and "Imma have to get that antisemitic person on, that'll teach them"
What a festering sore on the arse of the universe they are.

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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 18h

He's exploring strategic synergies with chemical entrepreneurs who are looking to expand their footprints, Malcolm. Shane Jones will be in there with waders on.

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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 18h

"Sardine delivery not tracked"

Queen Olivia III @queenoliviaiii.com · 18h

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

“The tapes wouldn’t start”

Eleanor G @zaichishka.bsky.social · 19h

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

“Translate 'yoroshiku onegai shimasu'”.

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Ange 🍞🌹🏳️‍🌈 🇳🇿 @seawall.bsky.social · 20h

Attn Aotearoa NZ

After that disappointing local election result...

How about we show more love to @nzgreenparty.bsky.social and @tepaatimaori.bsky.social ?

And start working on making next year's general election a proper showing? For the majority of us, not just the rich and the venal?

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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 22h

Use: Everything!!
Governance: Nothing!!

Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 22h

No one is that cool TBF.

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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 22h

I bet he's been told to do it otherwise he would be jazz hands all the time.

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Rhiannon Mackie @rhiannonm.bsky.social · 23h

This is disgusting. The Luxon government has effectively taken a dump on climate policy in Aotearoa, and they should be ashamed.

#climatechange #nzpol #methane

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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 23h

They are a never ending cavalcade of awful aren't they. after this lot flame out, hopefully over the Tasman somewhere, the RW parties should not be allowed in power again. Belong to them if you want, go to conferences and vote for them if you want. but those ballots go straight into the shredder.

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2covet @2covet.bsky.social · 1d

#nzpol You better get off your apathethic arses Aotearoa New Zealand because we are being dragged backwards by your default disengagement.🧐 🤬 Also, I lived thru the racist misogynistic 60s and 70s and I assure you, you do NOT want to go back there despite the retro cool frocks. Wake the F*ck up!

Paul_BarlowNZ @paulbarlownz.bsky.social · 1d

Ok after an afternoon of results, texts, calls, messages on other apps and emails, I have some thoughts on today’s Local Election results

1) Voter turnout is depressing. 32%ish on average across AoNZ is pathetic.
2) The Māori Wards referendum should never have happened - it was a racebaiting farce…

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Lilith Grace Toitū Te Tiriti @lilithgrace.bsky.social · 1d

Weird skies continue #Ōtautahi

Sun in iridescent cloud with curls and swirls

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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 1d

Woah it's the digital age, man

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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 1d

Innit. The same cohort of stale, male, gormless New Zealand middle managers who got us into this pit, are going to get us out by doing the same things but more intensely.

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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 1d

Essex Island

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Lilith Grace Toitū Te Tiriti @lilithgrace.bsky.social · 1d

Howling NorWester #Ōtautahi
Click for whole photo.

Panoramic photo of long high cloud streaks with the sun in the centre.

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Baxtermack🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @baxtermack.bsky.social · 1d

Unfair to muppets! This practice of comparing the current Nuw Zilind government to muppets is very hurtful.
Yes they have cottonwool for brains and an out-of-sight controller has a hand up their bum, but they would not be a part of the coalition of cu ts.
Beaker is very cross.

Beaker the muppet: White laboratory coat, green check shirt, green tie, pink face, large yellow nose, large googly eyes, bright orange hair standing upright.

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