Nathan Simms
@nathansimms.bsky.social
Socialism. Books. Gaming. Gay. Antiques and collectables.
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Throwback Thursday: An aerial view of Christ Church Cathedral and Cathedral Square from September 2000.
December 11, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Throwback Thursday: An aerial view of Christ Church Cathedral and Cathedral Square from September 2000.
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My constituent, Amu, is on Day 40 of their hunger strike in prison.
Last month, I requested an urgent meeting with the Justice Secretary to discuss their wellbeing.
He has now officially declined my request.
What an absolute disgrace.
Last month, I requested an urgent meeting with the Justice Secretary to discuss their wellbeing.
He has now officially declined my request.
What an absolute disgrace.
December 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
My constituent, Amu, is on Day 40 of their hunger strike in prison.
Last month, I requested an urgent meeting with the Justice Secretary to discuss their wellbeing.
He has now officially declined my request.
What an absolute disgrace.
Last month, I requested an urgent meeting with the Justice Secretary to discuss their wellbeing.
He has now officially declined my request.
What an absolute disgrace.
For the first time in 30 years, a Democrat has been elected Mayor of Miami.
December 10, 2025 at 4:06 AM
For the first time in 30 years, a Democrat has been elected Mayor of Miami.
The Govt today reached a new level of farce by accusing Westpac of being "out of touch".
December 10, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The Govt today reached a new level of farce by accusing Westpac of being "out of touch".
Verian and Curia have produced very different polls. They can't both be right.
December 10, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Verian and Curia have produced very different polls. They can't both be right.
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#OtD 9 Dec 1984 Mexican revolutionary, Amelio Robles Ávila, died aged 95. Assigned female at birth, he later lived as a man, joining Zapata's army, taking part in battles, extorting capitalists and threatening those who misgendered him. Learn more: www.tiktok.com/@workingclas...
December 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
#OtD 9 Dec 1984 Mexican revolutionary, Amelio Robles Ávila, died aged 95. Assigned female at birth, he later lived as a man, joining Zapata's army, taking part in battles, extorting capitalists and threatening those who misgendered him. Learn more: www.tiktok.com/@workingclas...
Indiana Republicans have effectively ended any realistic chance of the Democrats retaining any of the State's House Reps, mostly by splitting the main city into four equal quarters, so that each new district will be dominated by reliable GOP voters outside the city.
December 9, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Indiana Republicans have effectively ended any realistic chance of the Democrats retaining any of the State's House Reps, mostly by splitting the main city into four equal quarters, so that each new district will be dominated by reliable GOP voters outside the city.
Some people are surprised that National has seen a boost in Verian's poll. But huge numbers of NZ households have seen significant cuts in their mortgage payments. A great many are potential National voters, and they are sighing with relief. But that feeling will not last in a cost of living crisis.
December 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Some people are surprised that National has seen a boost in Verian's poll. But huge numbers of NZ households have seen significant cuts in their mortgage payments. A great many are potential National voters, and they are sighing with relief. But that feeling will not last in a cost of living crisis.
The PM and Simon Bridges handed such an easy win to Mr Hipkins. By making themselves enemies of the holiday, they have allowed Mr Hipkins to pose as the friend of the Xmas break. Newsflash, National: people work hard and like holidays.
December 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The PM and Simon Bridges handed such an easy win to Mr Hipkins. By making themselves enemies of the holiday, they have allowed Mr Hipkins to pose as the friend of the Xmas break. Newsflash, National: people work hard and like holidays.
What are people's thoughts about the reasons for the apparent transfer of support from Green to Labour suggested by the Verian poll?
December 8, 2025 at 6:33 AM
What are people's thoughts about the reasons for the apparent transfer of support from Green to Labour suggested by the Verian poll?
One interesting result from the Verian poll is its indication that a plurality of Maori believe TPM's co-leaders should step down. However, the margin of error will be higher for a sub-set (Maori voters) of the overall poll. The sharp decline in Party Vote support tends to support that result
December 8, 2025 at 6:27 AM
One interesting result from the Verian poll is its indication that a plurality of Maori believe TPM's co-leaders should step down. However, the margin of error will be higher for a sub-set (Maori voters) of the overall poll. The sharp decline in Party Vote support tends to support that result
After a year of working and struggling, people are being chastised by this Govt for taking a holiday. Unbelievably tone-deaf. Genuinely stunning in its ignorance of the public mood.
December 8, 2025 at 6:03 AM
After a year of working and struggling, people are being chastised by this Govt for taking a holiday. Unbelievably tone-deaf. Genuinely stunning in its ignorance of the public mood.
I'm watching a travel video (uploaded today) from Tanzania. Images of the dictator are everywhere. On main roads, every lamp post has her picture. Omnipresent images of the thug in chief are a hallmark of the worst regimes.
December 6, 2025 at 7:19 AM
I'm watching a travel video (uploaded today) from Tanzania. Images of the dictator are everywhere. On main roads, every lamp post has her picture. Omnipresent images of the thug in chief are a hallmark of the worst regimes.
Please consider signing in support of Trans youth: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/re...
Reverse the decision to deny transgender and takatāpui young people access to puberty blockers
Dear Minister Simeon Brown
We write to you as transgender and takatāpui young people of Aotearoa New Zealand to ask you to reconsider your decision to ban the use of puberty blockers (gonadotropin-re...
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December 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Please consider signing in support of Trans youth: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/re...
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1970’s Fibreglass Booth Seat
November 30, 2025 at 8:53 AM
1970’s Fibreglass Booth Seat
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Boards Chair here - before our BOT passed a motion affirming our commitment to Te Tiriti, I received emails from parents and teachers urging the board on.
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Boards Chair here - before our BOT passed a motion affirming our commitment to Te Tiriti, I received emails from parents and teachers urging the board on.
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
The union never said a word.
Amazing that reaffirming a commitment to Te Tiriti is viewed as "anti-govt" (his words)
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26-11-1913 NEW ZEALAND: Christchurch paper boys strike local newspapers to press their demand for increased wages. www.odt.co.nz/opinion/100-...
Extra, extra: newspaper boy strike
The boys who cry the newspapers in the evening put a pistol at the heads of the proprietors in Christchurch on Monday (says the Lyttelton Times)...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
26-11-1913 NEW ZEALAND: Christchurch paper boys strike local newspapers to press their demand for increased wages. www.odt.co.nz/opinion/100-...
The resignation of Marjorie Taylor Greene is a reminder of how all-powerful Trump is in the GOP. It is compulsory for Republicans to stand with Trump in every matter and at every time. They stand with him, and they will fall with him.
November 22, 2025 at 3:32 AM
The resignation of Marjorie Taylor Greene is a reminder of how all-powerful Trump is in the GOP. It is compulsory for Republicans to stand with Trump in every matter and at every time. They stand with him, and they will fall with him.
We have all dealt with men like Trump. Men who require constant flattery. But as Mayor Mamdani knows, that need for constant praise can make those men very weak indeed.
November 22, 2025 at 2:04 AM
We have all dealt with men like Trump. Men who require constant flattery. But as Mayor Mamdani knows, that need for constant praise can make those men very weak indeed.
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Australia (New South Wales): Cronulla MP, Mark Speakman has announced his resignation as the leader of the NSW Liberals (Centre-right), amid speculations over leadership challenge.
➤oceaniaelects.com/Australia
#nswpol #auspol #Australia
➤oceaniaelects.com/Australia
#nswpol #auspol #Australia
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Australia (New South Wales): Cronulla MP, Mark Speakman has announced his resignation as the leader of the NSW Liberals (Centre-right), amid speculations over leadership challenge.
➤oceaniaelects.com/Australia
#nswpol #auspol #Australia
➤oceaniaelects.com/Australia
#nswpol #auspol #Australia
I see Trump is fantasising about killing his political opponents. Yet again.
November 20, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I see Trump is fantasising about killing his political opponents. Yet again.
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Rebecca Heineman, known best for co-founding original Fallout developer Interplay alongside Brian Fargo, Jay Patel, and Troy Worrell in the early 1980s, has died aged 62. https://bit.ly/4oP8CJ7
November 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Rebecca Heineman, known best for co-founding original Fallout developer Interplay alongside Brian Fargo, Jay Patel, and Troy Worrell in the early 1980s, has died aged 62. https://bit.ly/4oP8CJ7
This poll, among others, indicates that Trump will be much less damaged by the Epstein files than many people hope. Despite the evidence, fewer than one in eight of his voters believe he was involved in a crime.
"Do you think that Trump was involved in crimes allegedly committed by Jeffrey Epstein?"
All:
Yes: 42%
No: 34%
Yes Among:
DEM: 79%
IND: 43%
GOP: 7%
YouGov / Nov 17, 2025
All:
Yes: 42%
No: 34%
Yes Among:
DEM: 79%
IND: 43%
GOP: 7%
YouGov / Nov 17, 2025
November 19, 2025 at 4:27 AM
This poll, among others, indicates that Trump will be much less damaged by the Epstein files than many people hope. Despite the evidence, fewer than one in eight of his voters believe he was involved in a crime.
"Quiet. Quiet, Piggy". - Trump, responding to a female journalist's Epstein question. A fresh new low with every passing day.
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"Quiet. Quiet, Piggy". - Trump, responding to a female journalist's Epstein question. A fresh new low with every passing day.