David Clegg
@delphijunkie.bsky.social
Software developer, family man, Playstation junkie, and headbanger since ages ago. Amateur guitar torturer. The only thing more progressive than my politics is my music taste. Gluten is my kryptonite. He/him.
Pinned
I realise I've been a bit slack with dropping hints for #SecretSantaAoNZ.
I'm not actually a big fan of "I'd like a..." or "... would go down well", as I think the sleuthing is an important part of the fun.
So instead here's a few photos that contain a lot of the things that bring me joy.
I'm not actually a big fan of "I'd like a..." or "... would go down well", as I think the sleuthing is an important part of the fun.
So instead here's a few photos that contain a lot of the things that bring me joy.
🤦🏻♂️ #nzpol
Restraint. Fucks sake Labour is that bewedded to the cancerous Centralism Incrementalism it has learnt nothing from 2023 when it got its arse handed to it because of Centralism Incrementalism
If all Labour can offer is National Lite why would people change to Labour
They wont
Bishop Wins
If all Labour can offer is National Lite why would people change to Labour
They wont
Bishop Wins
OPINION: Labour’s finance spokesperson set the tone for 2026 with a message of restraint and fiscal responsibility — while avoiding the details voters will eventually demand.
November 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
🤦🏻♂️ #nzpol
Anyone who uses legality as their benchmark for being a good person is usually signalling they’re the complete opposite. #nzpol
"It's perfectly legal to be a tobacco lobbyist" is an argument that was made with, apparently, a straight face
November 29, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Anyone who uses legality as their benchmark for being a good person is usually signalling they’re the complete opposite. #nzpol
Taking my new Aussie beer for a blat.
November 29, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Taking my new Aussie beer for a blat.
Today’s the day. Choo Choo madafakas!
November 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Today’s the day. Choo Choo madafakas!
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Your gentle reminder that my crowdfunding campaign ends tomorrow night… Thanks everyone for all the love. It’s been amazing. www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
Support Dr Siouxsie After She Supported Us! | PledgeMe
Support Dr Siouxsie to recover some of the money she spent fighting her legal case to protect employees experiencing online abuse
www.pledgeme.co.nz
November 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Your gentle reminder that my crowdfunding campaign ends tomorrow night… Thanks everyone for all the love. It’s been amazing. www.pledgeme.co.nz/projects/852...
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I've read it and it would make a fantastic gift for the tamariki in your life. It's a rollicking read.
Set in New Zealand and based strongly in Māori mythology. A perfect alternative to the boy wizard.
Set in New Zealand and based strongly in Māori mythology. A perfect alternative to the boy wizard.
Hey, gonna shamelessly plug my wares:
Charlie Tangaroa and the God of War is now a year old and, sadly, despite brilliant reviews, has kinda been ignored. It's a bit longer than book 1 but is very exciting
Please buy my book
bookhub.co.nz/p/charlie-ta...
Charlie Tangaroa and the God of War is now a year old and, sadly, despite brilliant reviews, has kinda been ignored. It's a bit longer than book 1 but is very exciting
Please buy my book
bookhub.co.nz/p/charlie-ta...
bookhub.co.nz
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I've read it and it would make a fantastic gift for the tamariki in your life. It's a rollicking read.
Set in New Zealand and based strongly in Māori mythology. A perfect alternative to the boy wizard.
Set in New Zealand and based strongly in Māori mythology. A perfect alternative to the boy wizard.
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Hegseth - and the people carrying out his orders - need to be tried in The Hague for this
November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Hegseth - and the people carrying out his orders - need to be tried in The Hague for this
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Too soon Nytimes, too soon.
November 28, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Too soon Nytimes, too soon.
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And there is NEVER any mention made, EVER, about those with Dyscalculia!
THOSE are the kids who will have the roughest time with this so-called improvement. I had a horrendous time at school because of it. When dyslexia became recognised, I had high hopes for those of us with dyscalculia, but 🦗🦗
THOSE are the kids who will have the roughest time with this so-called improvement. I had a horrendous time at school because of it. When dyslexia became recognised, I had high hopes for those of us with dyscalculia, but 🦗🦗
November 28, 2025 at 4:10 AM
And there is NEVER any mention made, EVER, about those with Dyscalculia!
THOSE are the kids who will have the roughest time with this so-called improvement. I had a horrendous time at school because of it. When dyslexia became recognised, I had high hopes for those of us with dyscalculia, but 🦗🦗
THOSE are the kids who will have the roughest time with this so-called improvement. I had a horrendous time at school because of it. When dyslexia became recognised, I had high hopes for those of us with dyscalculia, but 🦗🦗
Now THAT is an unexpected line-up. 🤘🤣🤘
Then again, it will be pretty magical to watch Iggy belt out "You Raise Me Up".
Then again, it will be pretty magical to watch Iggy belt out "You Raise Me Up".
November 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Now THAT is an unexpected line-up. 🤘🤣🤘
Then again, it will be pretty magical to watch Iggy belt out "You Raise Me Up".
Then again, it will be pretty magical to watch Iggy belt out "You Raise Me Up".
While incredibly sad, this doesn't surprise me in the least.
This government has proven time and time again to be completely incapable of imagining and catering to a world outside of their own carefully curated bubbles. #nzpol
This government has proven time and time again to be completely incapable of imagining and catering to a world outside of their own carefully curated bubbles. #nzpol
My nephew is dyslexic and his high school offers an alternative learning track for students like him.
My sister called the school yesterday to confirm she'd like him enrolled in that programme and was told it might not be available next year because the new curriculum doesn't include it. 😱😱
#nzpol
My sister called the school yesterday to confirm she'd like him enrolled in that programme and was told it might not be available next year because the new curriculum doesn't include it. 😱😱
#nzpol
November 28, 2025 at 3:57 AM
While incredibly sad, this doesn't surprise me in the least.
This government has proven time and time again to be completely incapable of imagining and catering to a world outside of their own carefully curated bubbles. #nzpol
This government has proven time and time again to be completely incapable of imagining and catering to a world outside of their own carefully curated bubbles. #nzpol
I'm so fucking exhausted by this evidence averse government who is far more interested in stoking culture wars online than actually getting down to the job of making this country a better place for us all. #nzpol
The full quote if anyone was curious: "Critical pedagogies recognise the importance of mathematics and statistics as tools for understanding, interpreting, and addressing issues of power and inequity, both in the classroom and in the wider world."
New Zealand's Minister of Education can't tell the difference between Mathematics and Social Studies.
November 28, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I'm so fucking exhausted by this evidence averse government who is far more interested in stoking culture wars online than actually getting down to the job of making this country a better place for us all. #nzpol
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Why is it "frankly disgusting" for parents and schools to stand up for what THEY believe is right for their tamariki? Why is the PM allowing his MPs to spread anti-worker, anti-Te Tiriti disinformation on social media?
#nzpol
#nzpol
November 28, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Why is it "frankly disgusting" for parents and schools to stand up for what THEY believe is right for their tamariki? Why is the PM allowing his MPs to spread anti-worker, anti-Te Tiriti disinformation on social media?
#nzpol
#nzpol
When the stick model is the only ideology you understand. 🤦♂️ #nzpol
#nzpol
Fuck this smarmy, nasty little prick, he obviously has a sadism fetish and shouldn’t be allowed within 500 metres of children or policies affecting children 😡
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Fuck this smarmy, nasty little prick, he obviously has a sadism fetish and shouldn’t be allowed within 500 metres of children or policies affecting children 😡
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Lunch funding to be tied to attendance for hundreds more schools
Next year funding for school lunches delivered through the internal model will be tied to attendance.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 28, 2025 at 2:41 AM
When the stick model is the only ideology you understand. 🤦♂️ #nzpol
PFFT! Fart walks are for amateurs. REAL methxperts toot it out and blame the dog, even when he sadly passed away a few months back.
Feeling gassy after Thanksgiving? Take a fart walk.
Light exercise after a big meal can help. Whatever you do, resist the urge to lie down.
Light exercise after a big meal can help. Whatever you do, resist the urge to lie down.
Column | Try a ‘fart walk’ to ease the pressure after that big Thanksgiving meal
Whatever you do, resist the urge to lie down.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:10 AM
PFFT! Fart walks are for amateurs. REAL methxperts toot it out and blame the dog, even when he sadly passed away a few months back.
Doing my bit to get my voice heard. You should do the same, Skeeters.
![A community Survey from ACT
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November 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Doing my bit to get my voice heard. You should do the same, Skeeters.
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if you steal a cell phone or wallet in paris they kick you out of the french thieve's guild for insufficient whimsy
Thieves have stolen €90,000 worth of fine French snails destined for some of the country’s most prestigious restaurants
Thieves take €90,000 of snails meant for Michelin-starred restaurants
French police are on the trail of ‘experienced’ criminals who stole a whole year’s worth of produce from Jean-Mathieu Dauvergne’s L’Escargot des Grands Crus
www.thetimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
if you steal a cell phone or wallet in paris they kick you out of the french thieve's guild for insufficient whimsy
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Not about THAT Erebus, but we got some people with global chops making metal down here, get amongst www.youtube.com/watch?v=rULb...
REMINA - Erebus (Official Video)
YouTube video by Ghost Bird Studios
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Not about THAT Erebus, but we got some people with global chops making metal down here, get amongst www.youtube.com/watch?v=rULb...
This looks like a thread I need to pay close attention to. A few album covers I recognise (and love) in this, but a whole lot more that are unfamiliar to me.
#2025Albums #Music2025 #NowPlaying #MusicSky
2025 music review 🎧
Not an AOTY list — just sharing songs that stood out to me from albums I’ve heard this year. No rankings, just moments that caught my ear.
Mostly Prog and a bit of alternative music.
2025 music review 🎧
Not an AOTY list — just sharing songs that stood out to me from albums I’ve heard this year. No rankings, just moments that caught my ear.
Mostly Prog and a bit of alternative music.
November 27, 2025 at 10:43 PM
This looks like a thread I need to pay close attention to. A few album covers I recognise (and love) in this, but a whole lot more that are unfamiliar to me.
Just found my inspiration for #VinylFriday 🤘🤣🤘
Let's de-mystify some of the names on that line-up.
First up the awesome Lonely Robot, one of the acts that prompted me to finally book my prog pilgrimage.
Follow along here, open.spotify.com/playlist/6qT...
Let's de-mystify some of the names on that line-up.
First up the awesome Lonely Robot, one of the acts that prompted me to finally book my prog pilgrimage.
Follow along here, open.spotify.com/playlist/6qT...
November 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Just found my inspiration for #VinylFriday 🤘🤣🤘
Let's de-mystify some of the names on that line-up.
First up the awesome Lonely Robot, one of the acts that prompted me to finally book my prog pilgrimage.
Follow along here, open.spotify.com/playlist/6qT...
Let's de-mystify some of the names on that line-up.
First up the awesome Lonely Robot, one of the acts that prompted me to finally book my prog pilgrimage.
Follow along here, open.spotify.com/playlist/6qT...
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
Iron Maiden (Auckland x3)
Steven Wilson (Brisbane)
Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress (Auckland)
Opeth (Auckland)
Cruise to the Edge 2024 (Norwegian Pearl blatting around the Caribbean; see attached)
Iron Maiden (Auckland x3)
Steven Wilson (Brisbane)
Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress (Auckland)
Opeth (Auckland)
Cruise to the Edge 2024 (Norwegian Pearl blatting around the Caribbean; see attached)
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
Iron Maiden (Auckland x3)
Steven Wilson (Brisbane)
Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress (Auckland)
Opeth (Auckland)
Cruise to the Edge 2024 (Norwegian Pearl blatting around the Caribbean; see attached)
Iron Maiden (Auckland x3)
Steven Wilson (Brisbane)
Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress (Auckland)
Opeth (Auckland)
Cruise to the Edge 2024 (Norwegian Pearl blatting around the Caribbean; see attached)
COUNTER OPINION: No, it really doesn’t. 🤣 #nzpol
OPINION: Speculation about Luxon’s hold on the National Party’s leadership could become a self-fulfilling prophecy. It needs to stop.
Rolling Luxon gathers too much dross
OPINION: Speculation about Luxon’s hold on the National Party’s leadership could become a self-fulfilling prophecy. It needs to stop.
dlvr.it
November 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
COUNTER OPINION: No, it really doesn’t. 🤣 #nzpol
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This is the best bit of advice I’ve seen on the internet 😂
November 23, 2023 at 1:04 PM
This is the best bit of advice I’ve seen on the internet 😂