Howard Walter
@howardwalter1.bsky.social
Melb, Australia. Beach, cinema, country walks, home cook, music & pizza lover, road trips, theatre. Bespoke, curious, eclectic, gobsmacked, livid, optimistic, pedantic, sarcastic, witty, young @ heart. Middle-class boy, middle-class schooling. C'mon 'Dale!
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Very good point. This guy always says that he’s “not aware” of this or that…and it seems to be his go to answer on anything controversial and if it’s in his favor, then you can’t shut him up.
December 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Very good point. This guy always says that he’s “not aware” of this or that…and it seems to be his go to answer on anything controversial and if it’s in his favor, then you can’t shut him up.
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Exactly. According to Mike Johnson, Mike Johnson doesn't know anything about anything.
December 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Exactly. According to Mike Johnson, Mike Johnson doesn't know anything about anything.
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"Mister Speaker, how often are you briefed on the top news of the day? Does your staff keep you apprised of major developments?"
December 3, 2025 at 1:05 AM
"Mister Speaker, how often are you briefed on the top news of the day? Does your staff keep you apprised of major developments?"
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Or, more succinctly, "Speaker Johnson, do you think someone in your position should know what's happening in America?"
December 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Or, more succinctly, "Speaker Johnson, do you think someone in your position should know what's happening in America?"
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I am begging one, JUST ONE, congressional reporter to follow up with Mike Johnson by asking, "What are the American people to make of a Speaker of the House who tells us daily that he's not aware of what's happening on Capitol Hill and the White House?"
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I am begging one, JUST ONE, congressional reporter to follow up with Mike Johnson by asking, "What are the American people to make of a Speaker of the House who tells us daily that he's not aware of what's happening on Capitol Hill and the White House?"
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Michael de Adder
December 3, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Michael de Adder
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Oh, is this why our NACC is toothless and lacking integrity? #auspol
‘Jobs for mates’ review is damning – and the government’s response is a failure of the highest order | Anthony Whealy www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Jobs for mates’ review is damning – and the government’s response is a failure of the highest order | Anthony Whealy www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Jobs for mates’ review is damning – and the government’s response is a failure of the highest order | Anthony Whealy
Despite its high-flown rhetoric, the Albanese government has been tortoise-like in reforming the appointments process. It’s now clear why
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Oh, is this why our NACC is toothless and lacking integrity? #auspol
‘Jobs for mates’ review is damning – and the government’s response is a failure of the highest order | Anthony Whealy www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Jobs for mates’ review is damning – and the government’s response is a failure of the highest order | Anthony Whealy www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Colour me stunned that Sarah and the ABC called out the COALition lies.
Great to see though.
Great to see though.
December 2, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Colour me stunned that Sarah and the ABC called out the COALition lies.
Great to see though.
Great to see though.
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These people are a disgrace. It's just so difficult to watch/deal with! Urgh.
December 2, 2025 at 7:18 AM
These people are a disgrace. It's just so difficult to watch/deal with! Urgh.
a nation got conned by Howard, abused by Abbott, bullied by Morrison, then along came Albo spruiking "we shall be transparent!"......
December 2, 2025 at 7:20 AM
a nation got conned by Howard, abused by Abbott, bullied by Morrison, then along came Albo spruiking "we shall be transparent!"......
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Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), answering questions at news conference says:
"I was notified of a potential court martial...... through a tweet"
"I was notified of a potential court martial...... through a tweet"
December 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), answering questions at news conference says:
"I was notified of a potential court martial...... through a tweet"
"I was notified of a potential court martial...... through a tweet"
whole ep is worth a listen - especially Miss Venezeula @ the 8 minute mark where we learn Trump traumatised her and called her 'Miss Piggy' www.bbc.com/audio/play/p...
BBC Audio | Global News Podcast | The Global Story: The international drama of Miss Universe
Miss Universe 2025 has been chaotic and scandalous - but will it win back viewers?
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December 2, 2025 at 6:24 AM
whole ep is worth a listen - especially Miss Venezeula @ the 8 minute mark where we learn Trump traumatised her and called her 'Miss Piggy' www.bbc.com/audio/play/p...
I'm so glad that I'm not like a girl I knew one time
She lost the one she loved, then slowly lost her mind
She sat around and cried her life away
Lucky me, I'm only drinkin' once a day
Once a day (once a day)
All day long (all day long)
And once a night (once a night)
From dusk 'til dawn
She lost the one she loved, then slowly lost her mind
She sat around and cried her life away
Lucky me, I'm only drinkin' once a day
Once a day (once a day)
All day long (all day long)
And once a night (once a night)
From dusk 'til dawn
Before you ask, yes apparently this is real. He must be taking comedy lessons and substances from Elon.
December 2, 2025 at 5:12 AM
I'm so glad that I'm not like a girl I knew one time
She lost the one she loved, then slowly lost her mind
She sat around and cried her life away
Lucky me, I'm only drinkin' once a day
Once a day (once a day)
All day long (all day long)
And once a night (once a night)
From dusk 'til dawn
She lost the one she loved, then slowly lost her mind
She sat around and cried her life away
Lucky me, I'm only drinkin' once a day
Once a day (once a day)
All day long (all day long)
And once a night (once a night)
From dusk 'til dawn
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LNP and Labor politicians are conditioned from their earliest days of joining the Party, to be evasive, corrupt and most of all power hungry! Shysters all!
December 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM
LNP and Labor politicians are conditioned from their earliest days of joining the Party, to be evasive, corrupt and most of all power hungry! Shysters all!
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But this won’t hold water.
If Trump and Hegseth claim Bradley is at fault and exceeded his orders, why was Hegseth crowing about the strikes publicly and why hasn’t he removed Bradley?
The strike happened in September and witnesses claim the video made the double tap horrifyingly clear.
If Trump and Hegseth claim Bradley is at fault and exceeded his orders, why was Hegseth crowing about the strikes publicly and why hasn’t he removed Bradley?
The strike happened in September and witnesses claim the video made the double tap horrifyingly clear.
WAPO: “.. Officials in Congress and the Pentagon said Monday they are increasingly concerned that the Trump administration intends to scapegoat the military officer who directed U.S. forces to kill two survivors of a targeted strike ..”
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December 2, 2025 at 3:09 AM
But this won’t hold water.
If Trump and Hegseth claim Bradley is at fault and exceeded his orders, why was Hegseth crowing about the strikes publicly and why hasn’t he removed Bradley?
The strike happened in September and witnesses claim the video made the double tap horrifyingly clear.
If Trump and Hegseth claim Bradley is at fault and exceeded his orders, why was Hegseth crowing about the strikes publicly and why hasn’t he removed Bradley?
The strike happened in September and witnesses claim the video made the double tap horrifyingly clear.
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After Bradley gets thrown under a bus, I suspect many in the US military are rethinking their complicity with the lawless Trump regime, and how they might respond to future orders.
December 2, 2025 at 2:58 AM
After Bradley gets thrown under a bus, I suspect many in the US military are rethinking their complicity with the lawless Trump regime, and how they might respond to future orders.
where's Birmo when you need him?
Stephanie Foster roasted after admitting has spoken to NACC Commissioner about her Chief of Staff’s corruption case & likely kept No record
Shoebridge “You have a chat with the Commr of the NACC about a corruption investigation about your own COS & u don’t even keep a record”🔥 #Estimates
Shoebridge “You have a chat with the Commr of the NACC about a corruption investigation about your own COS & u don’t even keep a record”🔥 #Estimates
December 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
where's Birmo when you need him?
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“Why should the world tolerate you having nuclear weapons & not Iran?”
🇮🇱:“I tell you why. We suffered one Holocaust.”
“Is it because of the Holocaust that you should be allowed to have nuclear weapons?”
Look what happens to Ex-Israeli minister when asked a genuine question😄
🇮🇱:“I tell you why. We suffered one Holocaust.”
“Is it because of the Holocaust that you should be allowed to have nuclear weapons?”
Look what happens to Ex-Israeli minister when asked a genuine question😄
December 2, 2025 at 12:51 AM
“Why should the world tolerate you having nuclear weapons & not Iran?”
🇮🇱:“I tell you why. We suffered one Holocaust.”
“Is it because of the Holocaust that you should be allowed to have nuclear weapons?”
Look what happens to Ex-Israeli minister when asked a genuine question😄
🇮🇱:“I tell you why. We suffered one Holocaust.”
“Is it because of the Holocaust that you should be allowed to have nuclear weapons?”
Look what happens to Ex-Israeli minister when asked a genuine question😄
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Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal can’t explain why she releases statements condemning Pro Palestinian protesters but then stayed quiet when Neo Nazis rallied outside NSW parliament
Segal “I take your point”
Not good enough. She’s failed Jewish people and Australians. #Estimates
Segal “I take your point”
Not good enough. She’s failed Jewish people and Australians. #Estimates
December 2, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal can’t explain why she releases statements condemning Pro Palestinian protesters but then stayed quiet when Neo Nazis rallied outside NSW parliament
Segal “I take your point”
Not good enough. She’s failed Jewish people and Australians. #Estimates
Segal “I take your point”
Not good enough. She’s failed Jewish people and Australians. #Estimates
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Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal says she hasn’t even bothered to ask NSW police how on earth they let a bunch of Neo Nazi grubs parade outside parliament, but promises she will.
David Shoebridge “now I’ve raised it with you, you’re going to put on your next agenda meeting”💥🙄 #Estimates
David Shoebridge “now I’ve raised it with you, you’re going to put on your next agenda meeting”💥🙄 #Estimates
December 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal says she hasn’t even bothered to ask NSW police how on earth they let a bunch of Neo Nazi grubs parade outside parliament, but promises she will.
David Shoebridge “now I’ve raised it with you, you’re going to put on your next agenda meeting”💥🙄 #Estimates
David Shoebridge “now I’ve raised it with you, you’re going to put on your next agenda meeting”💥🙄 #Estimates
'State libraries with free, uncensored access to information are essential to our democracy. And in a time of information overload, AI and misinformation, we need librarians more than ever'. Pleas sign and share www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/ha...
Hands off our State Library!
Library workers deliver essential services to 2.8 million people in our community each year. They run information services, connect people online, hold free workshops, develop community connections an...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:45 AM
'State libraries with free, uncensored access to information are essential to our democracy. And in a time of information overload, AI and misinformation, we need librarians more than ever'. Pleas sign and share www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/ha...
who knew
@markhertling.bsky.social: “When you're talking about striking against someone who's wounded and clinging to debris…Deliberately targeting such a person isn't a tactical decision, it's a war crime by the Geneva Convention, the laws of land warfare, and the U.N. Charter.”
December 2, 2025 at 1:41 AM
who knew
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How to sit on a report for 2 years then ignore its recommendations - a government guide.
No Favourites report (aka Jobs for Mates) gets the cold shoulder. #whatsthescam #auspol @kimwingerei.bsky.social
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No Favourites report (aka Jobs for Mates) gets the cold shoulder. #whatsthescam #auspol @kimwingerei.bsky.social
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After 27 months of secrecy, the 'Jobs-for-Mates' report lobs. What's the scam? - Michael West
After sitting on Lynelle Briggs' No Favourites report for 27 months, the Government finally decides to release the jobs-for-mates report.
michaelwest.com.au
December 2, 2025 at 1:18 AM
How to sit on a report for 2 years then ignore its recommendations - a government guide.
No Favourites report (aka Jobs for Mates) gets the cold shoulder. #whatsthescam #auspol @kimwingerei.bsky.social
michaelwest.com.au/after-27-mon...
No Favourites report (aka Jobs for Mates) gets the cold shoulder. #whatsthescam #auspol @kimwingerei.bsky.social
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Mark Kelly on Hegseth as DOD secretary : “This guy is so unqualified for the job. “
December 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Mark Kelly on Hegseth as DOD secretary : “This guy is so unqualified for the job. “
I think we can reed between the lines champ
After FOI docs reveal Home Affairs Secretary Stephanie Foster advised #NACC on Home Affairs corruption matter Operation Kingscliff CEO Philip Reed says has no idea why no records of Commr Brereton’s engagements with Foster were provided via FOI, or if any were kept🙄🚩Outrageous
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I think we can reed between the lines champ