Schmootles 🇦🇺
@schmootles.bsky.social
Old science guy working as physicist well past retirement age. Love the process of design and construction.
Socially progressive lefty. Woke AF.
Married. Kids, grandkids, large dogs, and everything’s a bit chaotic.
Socially progressive lefty. Woke AF.
Married. Kids, grandkids, large dogs, and everything’s a bit chaotic.
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Good explainer on what is "The Opposition" and is it still a useful concept in #Auspol @browne90.bsky.social @thepointau.bsky.social
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If the Opposition is not the alternative government, what is the point of it?
With Victoria on its third Oppostion Leader in a year, and speculation about pressure on the Federal and NSW Liberals, we're left wondering: what makes an Opposition Government?
thepoint.com.au
November 19, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Good explainer on what is "The Opposition" and is it still a useful concept in #Auspol @browne90.bsky.social @thepointau.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/explainers/2...
thepoint.com.au/explainers/2...
Must be liberating for News Corp journalists to be able to take any situation and use it without recourse to facts.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
The ABC has been attacked in News Corp outlets for its editing of Trump’s Capitol speech. Did it do the same as the BBC?
The ABC has vehemently denied allegations of unethical practice over a 2021 Four Corners program. Here’s what Trump said, and what it said
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Must be liberating for News Corp journalists to be able to take any situation and use it without recourse to facts.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
First point: this is good news.
Second: it should be expected.
Does Straya really think we could stick with carbon exports forever?
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Second: it should be expected.
Does Straya really think we could stick with carbon exports forever?
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Rude shock for Australia as South Korea unshackles from coal reliance
In a move that has been welcomed by climate campaigners, South Korea has vowed to phase out coal, sparking a warning for Australian exporters.
www.abc.net.au
November 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
First point: this is good news.
Second: it should be expected.
Does Straya really think we could stick with carbon exports forever?
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Second: it should be expected.
Does Straya really think we could stick with carbon exports forever?
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
My 25 kg standard poodle has the zoomies. It gets a bit edgy with a giant galumphing dog in a confined space.
November 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
My 25 kg standard poodle has the zoomies. It gets a bit edgy with a giant galumphing dog in a confined space.
Littleproud calls for balance in energy mix.
As soon as I see the word balance I assume they have no numbers, just a vibe.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
As soon as I see the word balance I assume they have no numbers, just a vibe.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Coalition plans to strip climate from energy operator's objectives
Emissions reduction would no longer be an objective of Australia's energy operator under a Coalition plan endorsed by the Nationals and Liberals, prioritising affordability and reliability over climat...
www.abc.net.au
November 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Littleproud calls for balance in energy mix.
As soon as I see the word balance I assume they have no numbers, just a vibe.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
As soon as I see the word balance I assume they have no numbers, just a vibe.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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If the Coalition really was serious about addressing high energy prices they would have stepped out of today’s joint discussion to announce a retrospective gas reservation scheme to end local price gouging by the gas cartel. All talk, no walk. #auspol
November 16, 2025 at 8:11 AM
If the Coalition really was serious about addressing high energy prices they would have stepped out of today’s joint discussion to announce a retrospective gas reservation scheme to end local price gouging by the gas cartel. All talk, no walk. #auspol
Those nostalgic old Liberal Party MPs sticking with steam power for electricity generation.
Isn’t it a bit odd that conservatives seem to like burning stuff?
#auspol
Isn’t it a bit odd that conservatives seem to like burning stuff?
#auspol
November 15, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Those nostalgic old Liberal Party MPs sticking with steam power for electricity generation.
Isn’t it a bit odd that conservatives seem to like burning stuff?
#auspol
Isn’t it a bit odd that conservatives seem to like burning stuff?
#auspol
The conservatives in Australia are a mess. A bunch of Farage and Trump wannabes.
And they’re in the bin right now.
#auspol
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/22079/...
And they’re in the bin right now.
#auspol
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/22079/...
What is a conservative?
With all the positioning and repositioning of political parties and movements in recent years, two key questions have emerged. What is a conservative? And how do we build an electable conservative mov...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The conservatives in Australia are a mess. A bunch of Farage and Trump wannabes.
And they’re in the bin right now.
#auspol
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/22079/...
And they’re in the bin right now.
#auspol
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/22079/...
Not sure who the Republicans dislike most - the CCP, or scientists.
“The prohibited activities would include joint research, co-authorship on papers, and advising a foreign graduate student or postdoctoral fellow. The language is retroactive, meaning any interactions during the previous 5 years could make a scientist ineligible for future federal funding.”
U.S. Congress considers sweeping ban on Chinese collaborations
Researchers speak out against proposal that would bar funding for U.S. scientists working with Chinese partners or training Chinese students
www.science.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Not sure who the Republicans dislike most - the CCP, or scientists.
And in other news, Australian Liberal Party decides the future belongs to the over-70s.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Former Liberal MPs deride net zero dumping as ‘nail in the coffin’ that may prolong pain in urban seats
Ex-politicians and candidates warn the decision will likely cause a loss of votes from younger people
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM
And in other news, Australian Liberal Party decides the future belongs to the over-70s.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Dan Tehan: “Zero emissions coal”
Me: Zero calorie bacon.
Me: Zero calorie bacon.
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Dan Tehan: “Zero emissions coal”
Me: Zero calorie bacon.
Me: Zero calorie bacon.
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How bad could they be?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
November 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
How bad could they be?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
“They have the memory of goldfish and the dining habits of piranhas.”
Turnbull can be very quotable.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Turnbull can be very quotable.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Malcolm Turnbull accuses Liberals of ‘Trumpian campaign against renewables’ after party dumps net zero
Climate groups call backflip a ‘disaster’ while moderate Liberals worry about impact on winning back urban electorates
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
“They have the memory of goldfish and the dining habits of piranhas.”
Turnbull can be very quotable.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Turnbull can be very quotable.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Liberal Party likely to ditch any carbon emissions target and walk away from Net Zero.
Thereby declaring they don’t give a rat’s arse about the world they pass on to their grandkids. Heartless.
#auspol
Thereby declaring they don’t give a rat’s arse about the world they pass on to their grandkids. Heartless.
#auspol
November 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Liberal Party likely to ditch any carbon emissions target and walk away from Net Zero.
Thereby declaring they don’t give a rat’s arse about the world they pass on to their grandkids. Heartless.
#auspol
Thereby declaring they don’t give a rat’s arse about the world they pass on to their grandkids. Heartless.
#auspol
The Liberal Party has to kowtow to its ancient well-off male party members, and they’re never going to be representative of anything other than ancient well-off males.
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The Liberal Party has to kowtow to its ancient well-off male party members, and they’re never going to be representative of anything other than ancient well-off males.
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In memory of all the journalists k!lled in the Zionist GAZA GEN0CIDE 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
In memory of all the journalists k!lled in the Zionist GAZA GEN0CIDE 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
Checked the cap on the sweet chilli sauce bottle. BB 21052022 it says.
I have a bottle of vintage sweet chilli.
I have a bottle of vintage sweet chilli.
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Checked the cap on the sweet chilli sauce bottle. BB 21052022 it says.
I have a bottle of vintage sweet chilli.
I have a bottle of vintage sweet chilli.
Ugly when the anti-woman conservatives try to use resentment against late abortion mums.
Create resentment towards late abortion mums getting benefits? Really? Horrible!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Create resentment towards late abortion mums getting benefits? Really? Horrible!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Liberal women react with ‘horror’ to abortion comments from Coalition colleagues
Jane Hume says politicians should not be using straightforward legislation as a ‘Trojan horse’ for personal opinions
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Ugly when the anti-woman conservatives try to use resentment against late abortion mums.
Create resentment towards late abortion mums getting benefits? Really? Horrible!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Create resentment towards late abortion mums getting benefits? Really? Horrible!
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Because Australian housing is so grossly overvalued Aussie tradies have become the enablers of wealth.
Forget stockbrokers, forget entrepreneurs, tradies now make wealth.
Naturally this entitles them to ridiculous pricing power.
And Utes. Giant Utes.
#auspol
Forget stockbrokers, forget entrepreneurs, tradies now make wealth.
Naturally this entitles them to ridiculous pricing power.
And Utes. Giant Utes.
#auspol
November 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Because Australian housing is so grossly overvalued Aussie tradies have become the enablers of wealth.
Forget stockbrokers, forget entrepreneurs, tradies now make wealth.
Naturally this entitles them to ridiculous pricing power.
And Utes. Giant Utes.
#auspol
Forget stockbrokers, forget entrepreneurs, tradies now make wealth.
Naturally this entitles them to ridiculous pricing power.
And Utes. Giant Utes.
#auspol
The job’s just too hard now, Am I right?
How about a military-style teaching career: 20 years of service followed by a modest pension that allows a new start or retirement.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
How about a military-style teaching career: 20 years of service followed by a modest pension that allows a new start or retirement.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Diabolical’: why Australia’s teacher shortages are among the worst in the world – and who is suffering most
Regional and disadvantaged schools are bearing the brunt of the crisis, with almost two-thirds of teachers reporting high levels of stress
www.theguardian.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The job’s just too hard now, Am I right?
How about a military-style teaching career: 20 years of service followed by a modest pension that allows a new start or retirement.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
How about a military-style teaching career: 20 years of service followed by a modest pension that allows a new start or retirement.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Nats are going to work as hard as they can to generate an urban/rural divide. Not good for the country.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Nationals ditch net zero support in party platform
The decision by the party's Federal Council does not bind federal parliamentarians but could pave the way for them to make a similar move as early as this week.
www.abc.net.au
November 1, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Nats are going to work as hard as they can to generate an urban/rural divide. Not good for the country.
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Tax bads, not goods.
Australia is one of the richest countries in the world, yet our tax system is delivering underfunded services and growing inequality.
Making giant gas companies and millionaires pay their fair share would be a step towards a better Australia.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
Making giant gas companies and millionaires pay their fair share would be a step towards a better Australia.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
October 30, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Tax bads, not goods.