Dib71
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Auspol tragic, dog lover and panic merchant for the next generation.
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Faith isn’t measured by belief or church attendance, but by how we treat people who are struggling. If Christianity ignores poverty and injustice, it misses its own message. #Religion #FaithAndJustice #Christianity #Poverty #SocialJustice
Faith that costs something: the Pope's challenge to comfortable Christianity
A new Vatican document challenges wealthy Catholics to move beyond charity toward justice, solidarity and real encounters with the poor.
johnmenadue.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Faith isn’t measured by belief or church attendance, but by how we treat people who are struggling. If Christianity ignores poverty and injustice, it misses its own message. #Religion #FaithAndJustice #Christianity #Poverty #SocialJustice
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I want to stress here for journalists covering Kennedy and his goons that this war on public health is driven by big money.
The wellness industry is a massive, massive grift.
The wellness industry is a massive, massive grift.
Mr. Kennedy said it’s an individual choice as to whether or not to vaccinate.
Then he and his minions started taking that choice away by making FDA approval of some vaccines impossible.
Then he and his minions started taking that choice away by making FDA approval of some vaccines impossible.
November 29, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I want to stress here for journalists covering Kennedy and his goons that this war on public health is driven by big money.
The wellness industry is a massive, massive grift.
The wellness industry is a massive, massive grift.
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This is murder. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
November 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This is murder. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Imagine showing a petrol engine to someone who had only known electric vehicles, and trying to convince them to switch to petrol. No-one would choose the dirty, noisy, less efficient, more expensive vehicle. This isn't 1910, hostage to gender insecurity. We can just choose the better tech.
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Imagine showing a petrol engine to someone who had only known electric vehicles, and trying to convince them to switch to petrol. No-one would choose the dirty, noisy, less efficient, more expensive vehicle. This isn't 1910, hostage to gender insecurity. We can just choose the better tech.
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Dr Assal Rad—
"Today, the world’s leading human rights org said the genocide is not over.
"Naturally, Western media has completely ignored it, because why would this be newsworthy?"
"Today, the world’s leading human rights org said the genocide is not over.
"Naturally, Western media has completely ignored it, because why would this be newsworthy?"
November 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Dr Assal Rad—
"Today, the world’s leading human rights org said the genocide is not over.
"Naturally, Western media has completely ignored it, because why would this be newsworthy?"
"Today, the world’s leading human rights org said the genocide is not over.
"Naturally, Western media has completely ignored it, because why would this be newsworthy?"
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“ #AUKUS is a toxic deal, and the more the Australian public sees of it, the more they oppose it. Labor has responded to this challenge by leaning into secrecy and keeping as much as possible from the public.”
This closed shop committee won't provide any "scrutiny".
It's a rubber stamp. #auspol
This closed shop committee won't provide any "scrutiny".
It's a rubber stamp. #auspol
Albanese and Ley to decide members of ‘secret’ new committee set to scrutinise Aukus – but Greens excluded
Albanese and Ley to decide members of ‘secret’ new committee set to scrutinise Aukus – but Greens excluded
No more than seven government MPs will be appointed but Greens and independents will not be included
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The Aukus nuclear submarine deal and Australia’s involvement in military conflicts will be considered by a secretive new committee of federal parliament, dubbed a “closed shop” by the Greens over plans to exclude minor parties and independents.
Labor and the Coalition are preparing to pass legislation to establish a joint House and Senate committee on defence as soon as Thursday, with a makeup mirroring the powerful parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Frikkin amazing stuff.
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Frikkin amazing stuff.
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This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
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Billionaires and business laughing all the way to the bank. Corporate socialism is acceptable of course
BREAKING: The House of Representatives voted 285–98 in favor of a resolution condemning socialism.
Eighty-six Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Eighty-six Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the measure, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
November 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Billionaires and business laughing all the way to the bank. Corporate socialism is acceptable of course
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I was once a senior public servant. FOI laws don’t discourage frank, fearless advice. They discourage BAD advice.
Bureaucrats mostly hate them (a lot) because they take up so much time. But it’s nothing to do with not wanting to be seen giving frank, fearless advice.
Bureaucrats mostly hate them (a lot) because they take up so much time. But it’s nothing to do with not wanting to be seen giving frank, fearless advice.
Labor is using robodebt to justify curtailing freedom of information laws. It's grubby, self-interested — and easily disproven.
Behind Labor's Big Lie about FOI
www.crikey.com.au
November 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I was once a senior public servant. FOI laws don’t discourage frank, fearless advice. They discourage BAD advice.
Bureaucrats mostly hate them (a lot) because they take up so much time. But it’s nothing to do with not wanting to be seen giving frank, fearless advice.
Bureaucrats mostly hate them (a lot) because they take up so much time. But it’s nothing to do with not wanting to be seen giving frank, fearless advice.
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Keep this story in the news.
"Man Detained by ICE Found Dead, Hanging With Hands and Feet Tied—Attorney"
www.newsweek.com/ice-detainee...
"Man Detained by ICE Found Dead, Hanging With Hands and Feet Tied—Attorney"
www.newsweek.com/ice-detainee...
Man detained by ICE found dead, hanging with hands and feet tied—attorney
The Chinese national died in Pennsylvania in August, but his family's requests for answers from DHS have gone unmet.
www.newsweek.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Keep this story in the news.
"Man Detained by ICE Found Dead, Hanging With Hands and Feet Tied—Attorney"
www.newsweek.com/ice-detainee...
"Man Detained by ICE Found Dead, Hanging With Hands and Feet Tied—Attorney"
www.newsweek.com/ice-detainee...
The US citizens disdain of govt "handouts" using taxpayer $ to help make their lives better is mind boggling. They seem happy paying taxes for the govt to give to big corporations and billionaires.
The Democratic Party’s rival factions might actually have managed to find an economic message they can agree on, Rogé Karma argues:
Democrats Finally Realize It Isn’t 2016 Anymore
Members of the left and the center seem to have concluded that, to win elections, each side needs to become more like the other.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The US citizens disdain of govt "handouts" using taxpayer $ to help make their lives better is mind boggling. They seem happy paying taxes for the govt to give to big corporations and billionaires.
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The BCA keeps saying Victoria is the worst place to invest… and yet business investment keeps growing faster there than just about anywhere else…
My column #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251120-...
My column #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251120-...
Contrary to BCA claims, Victoria actually among strongest places for business investment according to actual data
Despite continual demonisation of Victoria’s economy and suggestion that the state is a bad place to invest, the most recent state economy figures show that the Victoria remains a very popular place f...
thepoint.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The BCA keeps saying Victoria is the worst place to invest… and yet business investment keeps growing faster there than just about anywhere else…
My column #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251120-...
My column #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251120-...
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paging @leanaustralia.bsky.social & the allegedly pro-environment Labor MPs Josh Burns, Renee Coffey, Ged Kearney, Jerome Laxale, Alicia Payne, Sally Sitou, Kate Thwaites & Josh Wilson — anyone in Labor give a rats about Big Business hijacking & pile driving regression into #EPBC laws??
Coalition to help Labor rush through new nature laws if environmental protections dropped
Coalition to help Labor rush through new nature laws if environmental protections dropped
Sussan Ley’s offer allows a clear path to pass laws to rewrite Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act in final sitting week
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The Coalition has offered to help Labor rush through new nature laws if it agrees to gut environment protection, challenging Labor to side with business interests over green groups to implement the long-awaited changes.
Environmental lawyers are urging the government against further weakening already flawed laws at the “behest of industry”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
paging @leanaustralia.bsky.social & the allegedly pro-environment Labor MPs Josh Burns, Renee Coffey, Ged Kearney, Jerome Laxale, Alicia Payne, Sally Sitou, Kate Thwaites & Josh Wilson — anyone in Labor give a rats about Big Business hijacking & pile driving regression into #EPBC laws??
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apnews.com/article/mide... toll reaches 33 in some of the deadliest Israeli strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire's start
Death toll reaches 33 in some of the deadliest Israeli strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire's start
Israeli strikes across Gaza over a roughly 12-hour period have resulted in the deaths of 33 people. The strikes late Wednesday and early Thursday have been some of the deadliest since Oct. 10 when the...
apnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM
apnews.com/article/mide... toll reaches 33 in some of the deadliest Israeli strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire's start
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We should be pouring money into research and poaching people who otherwise would usually be headed to US
November 18, 2025 at 6:59 AM
We should be pouring money into research and poaching people who otherwise would usually be headed to US
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@albomp.bsky.social, this is absurd. Every dollar spent on research pays back more, why are we being so short sighted?
#CancelAUKUS
#AusPol
#CancelAUKUS
#AusPol
CSIRO to cut up to 350 research jobs in major overhaul
After 440 positions were slashed last year, the CSIRO has announced more staff cuts across the country in a bid to remain financially viable.
www.abc.net.au
November 18, 2025 at 6:52 AM
@albomp.bsky.social, this is absurd. Every dollar spent on research pays back more, why are we being so short sighted?
#CancelAUKUS
#AusPol
#CancelAUKUS
#AusPol
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We must be clear about one thing: banning machetes and tightening policing powers are only part of the response. Without addressing the deeper social determinants of violence, we risk treating symptoms while the underlying disease continues to spread. #auspol #VicPol #machete
Beyond machete bans and new laws – tackling youth violence
Victoria's machete ban sends an important signal, but the real enemy is disconnection, the absence of belonging, purpose, opportunity and hope.
johnmenadue.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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My column - Japan imports stonks of our gas for powering its electricity and yet Japan has cheaper electricity than Australia, what the?? #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251118-...
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Japan imports Australian gas yet has cheaper electricity than Australia?
The broken nature of Australia energy market has been highlighted by a report that Japanese households pay less for electricity than Australians do, despite Japanese electricity being reliant on Austr...
thepoint.com.au
November 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
My column - Japan imports stonks of our gas for powering its electricity and yet Japan has cheaper electricity than Australia, what the?? #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251118-...
thepoint.com.au/news/251118-...
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Yes, sadly it is real.
November 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Yes, sadly it is real.