Steve
@kiwistevemc.bsky.social
Pom. Kiwi. Leftie, Union activist.
Linguistics, biblical studies, politics. And silliness, if at all possible. Posts mostly in English; little bit of Japanese or Norwegian because why not.
Linguistics, biblical studies, politics. And silliness, if at all possible. Posts mostly in English; little bit of Japanese or Norwegian because why not.
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i can't believe i have to say this but
the answer to the gun violence in australia this week is not more guns, its not concealed carry. it's less guns. it's less hate. it's less allowing hate to fester for personal or political gains.
it's less guns. get less guns.
the answer to the gun violence in australia this week is not more guns, its not concealed carry. it's less guns. it's less hate. it's less allowing hate to fester for personal or political gains.
it's less guns. get less guns.
December 15, 2025 at 6:16 AM
i can't believe i have to say this but
the answer to the gun violence in australia this week is not more guns, its not concealed carry. it's less guns. it's less hate. it's less allowing hate to fester for personal or political gains.
it's less guns. get less guns.
the answer to the gun violence in australia this week is not more guns, its not concealed carry. it's less guns. it's less hate. it's less allowing hate to fester for personal or political gains.
it's less guns. get less guns.
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Michael C. Rockefeller got shipwrecked in 1963, washed up on an island, and was promptly eaten by cannibals.
December 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Michael C. Rockefeller got shipwrecked in 1963, washed up on an island, and was promptly eaten by cannibals.
Been in Singapore a full day. Haven’t seen a single otter. Want my money back.
December 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Been in Singapore a full day. Haven’t seen a single otter. Want my money back.
Sounds about right to me.
In Singapore.
In Singapore.
December 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Sounds about right to me.
In Singapore.
In Singapore.
This is absurd.
We recently got Vietnamese visas—not ESTA, but visas—and supplied none of this shit.
Who’d go to the US now, with this bollocks in place? If the privacy concerns don’t put you off, the administrative burden alone will, surely.
We recently got Vietnamese visas—not ESTA, but visas—and supplied none of this shit.
Who’d go to the US now, with this bollocks in place? If the privacy concerns don’t put you off, the administrative burden alone will, surely.
NEW: Five years of social media history is only a fraction of what the US Government will shortly demand of overseas visitors.
The full requirements will end tourism in the United States.
Below is the full, mind-blowing list.
🚨THEY. WANT. YOUR. DNA.🚨
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The full requirements will end tourism in the United States.
Below is the full, mind-blowing list.
🚨THEY. WANT. YOUR. DNA.🚨
1/
December 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
This is absurd.
We recently got Vietnamese visas—not ESTA, but visas—and supplied none of this shit.
Who’d go to the US now, with this bollocks in place? If the privacy concerns don’t put you off, the administrative burden alone will, surely.
We recently got Vietnamese visas—not ESTA, but visas—and supplied none of this shit.
Who’d go to the US now, with this bollocks in place? If the privacy concerns don’t put you off, the administrative burden alone will, surely.
www.huffpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Team building activity.
December 11, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Team building activity.
“Yeah, nah…definitely having a short black.”
December 11, 2025 at 5:32 AM
“Yeah, nah…definitely having a short black.”
“Yeah, nah…definitely having a short black.”
December 11, 2025 at 5:31 AM
“Yeah, nah…definitely having a short black.”
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*curled up in the corner, mumbling on repeat*
"I miss when The Onion was satire." "I miss when The Onion was satire." "I miss when The Onion was satire."
"I miss when The Onion was satire." "I miss when The Onion was satire." "I miss when The Onion was satire."
December 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
*curled up in the corner, mumbling on repeat*
"I miss when The Onion was satire." "I miss when The Onion was satire." "I miss when The Onion was satire."
"I miss when The Onion was satire." "I miss when The Onion was satire." "I miss when The Onion was satire."
The safest place in Vietnam.
December 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The safest place in Vietnam.
When you’re not busy fucking for virginity…
December 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
When you’re not busy fucking for virginity…
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The sooner a whole bunch of you who are left-leaning realise this is a strategy game and not one of popularity, the better chance we have of getting there as a collective. You need to think strategically which means doing everything you can within your own base #nzpol
We’re within a year away from the election. Labour is not going to be campaigning for the Greens or TPM, just as neither of them will be campaigning for Labour. They will campaign on their own merits & their supporters need to understand this. Support your own party & DGAF what’s going on elsewhere
December 8, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The sooner a whole bunch of you who are left-leaning realise this is a strategy game and not one of popularity, the better chance we have of getting there as a collective. You need to think strategically which means doing everything you can within your own base #nzpol
You can leave, but you can never check out.
December 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
You can leave, but you can never check out.
Good evening, Vietnam
December 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Good evening, Vietnam
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“…Even if they are able to clean up his mess … elect a supremely sane president next, America will NEVER again be a trusted partner. Because there are enough Americans who would vote for him … (again).
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“…Even if they are able to clean up his mess … elect a supremely sane president next, America will NEVER again be a trusted partner. Because there are enough Americans who would vote for him … (again).
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
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"Santo Pollero", a new screenprint from Carlos Barberena is in the shop today! justseeds.org/product/sant...
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"Santo Pollero", a new screenprint from Carlos Barberena is in the shop today! justseeds.org/product/sant...
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 8, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
It’s *really* good.
It’s nearly Christmas! Do you have a person in your life who has, at one time or another, expressed a passing interest in authentic, gritty legal thrillers by bestselling anonymous rabbits?
If so, fill their stockings and underwear with this bad boy.
Available in links below👇
#TheCutThroatTrial
If so, fill their stockings and underwear with this bad boy.
Available in links below👇
#TheCutThroatTrial
December 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
It’s *really* good.
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Comment from Victoria University: The easiest way to prevent others contracting Long Covid is to stay home when sick, and for govt to increase paid leave
Long Covid's long reach
newsroom.co.nz
December 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Comment from Victoria University: The easiest way to prevent others contracting Long Covid is to stay home when sick, and for govt to increase paid leave
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#BHN These f**kwits promised Dunedin a full hospital before the election, then broke that promise by downsizing the build…and now they have the cheek to have this billboard in Otepoti #nzpol #nzpolitics
December 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
#BHN These f**kwits promised Dunedin a full hospital before the election, then broke that promise by downsizing the build…and now they have the cheek to have this billboard in Otepoti #nzpol #nzpolitics
So they popped a turkey into a cold oven?
Guess who can’t cope when the help aren’t around…
Guess who can’t cope when the help aren’t around…
December 6, 2025 at 2:05 AM
So they popped a turkey into a cold oven?
Guess who can’t cope when the help aren’t around…
Guess who can’t cope when the help aren’t around…