Peter Stahel
@peterstahel.bsky.social
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Peter Stahel
@peterstahel.bsky.social
· Dec 28
What to do if you are depressed about Trump's White House return
Until liberal democracies tackle increasing wealth disparity, all the medieval patterns of behaviour that come with it will be very difficult.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
Your friendly reminder to treat the underlying causes of political and electoral illness, not just the symptoms.
Insidious forces are growing in power around the world that want to kill or erase queer people. We cannot afford the luxury of moralising, gatekeeping and tearing each other down. We must unite - regardless of different views on other issues - we must stand together.
November 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Insidious forces are growing in power around the world that want to kill or erase queer people. We cannot afford the luxury of moralising, gatekeeping and tearing each other down. We must unite - regardless of different views on other issues - we must stand together.
This politician sued a former staff member (who was raped in her office) over a couple of tweets that she later retracted.
October 14, 2025 at 4:47 AM
This politician sued a former staff member (who was raped in her office) over a couple of tweets that she later retracted.
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Don’t be that person who tries to bankrupt a survivor of sexual assault because you didn’t like like what they said about you (and later retracted) #auspol
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/oct...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/oct...
Linda Reynolds pursues bankruptcy proceedings against Brittany Higgins after defamation win
Former Liberal senator launches claim in effort to obtain more than $1m in damages and legal costs
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Don’t be that person who tries to bankrupt a survivor of sexual assault because you didn’t like like what they said about you (and later retracted) #auspol
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/oct...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/oct...
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Vale David, what a legend. His reviews were important in opening up the wonderful world of international cinema to so many. Yes, definitely five stars.
August 14, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Vale David, what a legend. His reviews were important in opening up the wonderful world of international cinema to so many. Yes, definitely five stars.
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Mardi Gras should be powerful, inclusive and united - not divided by bans and infighting. protectmardigras.org
Home - Protect Mardi Gras
Sydney's Mardi Gras is a global symbol of queer pride and unity. But it’s under threat from a group pushing for division and exclusion.
protectmardigras.org
July 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Mardi Gras should be powerful, inclusive and united - not divided by bans and infighting. protectmardigras.org
Mardi Gras should be powerful, inclusive and united - not divided by bans and infighting. protectmardigras.org
Home - Protect Mardi Gras
Sydney's Mardi Gras is a global symbol of queer pride and unity. But it’s under threat from a group pushing for division and exclusion.
protectmardigras.org
July 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Mardi Gras should be powerful, inclusive and united - not divided by bans and infighting. protectmardigras.org
This is so hilarious. Real estate agents very upset that someone is rorting them.
Real estate agents accuse Australia's biggest listings website of price gouging
It can cost thousands to list a property online for sale. The competition regulator has stepped in after years of complaints that REA Group is using its dominant position to the detriment of home sell...
www.abc.net.au
June 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This is so hilarious. Real estate agents very upset that someone is rorting them.
Six months on and it’s difficult to determine whether it’s Project 2025 or the Handmaid’s Tale that Trump et al are implementing
June 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Six months on and it’s difficult to determine whether it’s Project 2025 or the Handmaid’s Tale that Trump et al are implementing
ineptitude
/ɪˈnɛptɪtjuːd/
noun
lack of skill or ability
/ɪˈnɛptɪtjuːd/
noun
lack of skill or ability
The uniting theme of Trump’s presidency? Ineptitude | Robert Reich
From deportations to human rights to the economy, the president’s actions have resulted in mayhem. Here’s a sampling
www.theguardian.com
May 28, 2025 at 1:20 AM
ineptitude
/ɪˈnɛptɪtjuːd/
noun
lack of skill or ability
/ɪˈnɛptɪtjuːd/
noun
lack of skill or ability
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ACTU statement on the appalling atrocities in Gaza
May 23, 2025 at 7:58 AM
ACTU statement on the appalling atrocities in Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal and a genocidal maniac. He will be remembered in history as such.
With the horrors on display in Gaza I hope that we can still be strategic in the way we campaign for peace and justice.
With the horrors on display in Gaza I hope that we can still be strategic in the way we campaign for peace and justice.
May 23, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal and a genocidal maniac. He will be remembered in history as such.
With the horrors on display in Gaza I hope that we can still be strategic in the way we campaign for peace and justice.
With the horrors on display in Gaza I hope that we can still be strategic in the way we campaign for peace and justice.
Just think rationally!! 😂😂😂
May 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Just think rationally!! 😂😂😂
“Gaga for the woo woo” should be the title for the LNP election review www.smh.com.au/politics/fed... via @garynunn.bsky.social
Nothing suss about Sussan’s extra ‘s’. Many leaders go gaga for woo-woo
Sussan Ley was influenced by numerology. But is it less ludicrous than theology?
www.smh.com.au
May 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
“Gaga for the woo woo” should be the title for the LNP election review www.smh.com.au/politics/fed... via @garynunn.bsky.social
I realise Ministry needs to be sorted out straight away, but don’t feel it’s a great sign that it took less than a week for first internal drama story.
The idea that MPs are entitled to front bench positions on the basis of faction or state is something that should have died out last century.
The idea that MPs are entitled to front bench positions on the basis of faction or state is something that should have died out last century.
May 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I realise Ministry needs to be sorted out straight away, but don’t feel it’s a great sign that it took less than a week for first internal drama story.
The idea that MPs are entitled to front bench positions on the basis of faction or state is something that should have died out last century.
The idea that MPs are entitled to front bench positions on the basis of faction or state is something that should have died out last century.
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Anyone who follows knows I am a strong critic of NSW Police.
Karen Webb was the first Commissioner to attend Mardi Gras to support her rainbow colleagues. This was very meaningful & special to me.
I don't doubt it is one of the most challenging jobs in public life & thank her for her service.
Karen Webb was the first Commissioner to attend Mardi Gras to support her rainbow colleagues. This was very meaningful & special to me.
I don't doubt it is one of the most challenging jobs in public life & thank her for her service.
May 7, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Anyone who follows knows I am a strong critic of NSW Police.
Karen Webb was the first Commissioner to attend Mardi Gras to support her rainbow colleagues. This was very meaningful & special to me.
I don't doubt it is one of the most challenging jobs in public life & thank her for her service.
Karen Webb was the first Commissioner to attend Mardi Gras to support her rainbow colleagues. This was very meaningful & special to me.
I don't doubt it is one of the most challenging jobs in public life & thank her for her service.
It’s been advanced by external factors like Trump, but this election has been the end of the LNP as we know it.
Gen Z are replacing Boomers/Interwar on the roll at roughly the opposite split in progressive-conservative terms.
I’m worried Labor will learn wrong lessons from this amazing victory.
Gen Z are replacing Boomers/Interwar on the roll at roughly the opposite split in progressive-conservative terms.
I’m worried Labor will learn wrong lessons from this amazing victory.
May 4, 2025 at 3:57 AM
It’s been advanced by external factors like Trump, but this election has been the end of the LNP as we know it.
Gen Z are replacing Boomers/Interwar on the roll at roughly the opposite split in progressive-conservative terms.
I’m worried Labor will learn wrong lessons from this amazing victory.
Gen Z are replacing Boomers/Interwar on the roll at roughly the opposite split in progressive-conservative terms.
I’m worried Labor will learn wrong lessons from this amazing victory.
I think the “quiet Australians” must all be dead?
May 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I think the “quiet Australians” must all be dead?
lol lol lol
Trump campaign chief claims he visited Australia to advise Liberals at start of election campaign
Exclusive: Chris LaCivita, Trump’s presidential campaign co-manager, tells undercover reporters he advised on ‘structural issues’ related to Peter Dutton; the Coalition denies LaCivita was involved in...
www.theguardian.com
May 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
lol lol lol
Seems like a coin flip between minority and majority Labor government to me. Whichever, I believe Australia is set to deliver another very progressive Parliament with a big crossbench. Dutton’s orbit was too close to the Trumpian sun: he’s frightened too many centrist and disengaged Australians.
May 1, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Seems like a coin flip between minority and majority Labor government to me. Whichever, I believe Australia is set to deliver another very progressive Parliament with a big crossbench. Dutton’s orbit was too close to the Trumpian sun: he’s frightened too many centrist and disengaged Australians.
I agree that coordinated non-violent resistance must occur *across* sectors and civil society. The zone is flooded and we can’t hope to build tiny boats alone, we need an ark. This is a great read. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/o...
Opinion | What’s Happening Is Not Normal. America Needs an Uprising That Is Not Normal.
It will take a concerted effort by every sector of our society to respond to Trumpism’s threat.
www.nytimes.com
April 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I agree that coordinated non-violent resistance must occur *across* sectors and civil society. The zone is flooded and we can’t hope to build tiny boats alone, we need an ark. This is a great read. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/o...
In January I wrote that Dutton was trying to dance on a fine line: Trumpian policies to energise base without risking middle. He's tripped up since Trump's Zelensky performance - the middle don't want his politics & chaos in Australia & the line has shifted. www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
Is Peter Dutton going 'full Trump' mode?
Following Trump’s upgrade to version 2.0, there is increasing energy for the idea that his recipe for electoral success may also work for the Coalition.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
April 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
In January I wrote that Dutton was trying to dance on a fine line: Trumpian policies to energise base without risking middle. He's tripped up since Trump's Zelensky performance - the middle don't want his politics & chaos in Australia & the line has shifted. www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
Joe Hockey helping US coal miner extract half a billion from NSW public purse
Joe Hockey goes in to bat for US investors in Trump trade dispute with Australia
A group of disgruntled Americans are pushing for millions of dollars in compensation from Australia, as part of US trade negotiations. Now they have a former ambassador on their side.
www.smh.com.au
March 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Joe Hockey helping US coal miner extract half a billion from NSW public purse