Sophie
@sophiepointer.bsky.social
Mum, wife, part-time academic (injury epidemiologist). Fearless LGBTQI advocate & proud leftie. My views are my own. TERFS & MAGA fans keep scrolling. Will block first and ask questions later...yeah I won't be asking questions.
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The only royal commission required is one concerning Israel's influence on Australia's media, governments & politics. #IsraelIsATerroristState #auspol
January 5, 2026 at 7:41 PM
The only royal commission required is one concerning Israel's influence on Australia's media, governments & politics. #IsraelIsATerroristState #auspol
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Australian Industry Group has warned the power grid is not ready for the projected growth in power demands for data centres, and the consequences could be severe for homes and businesses www.afr.com/policy/energ...
‘We are not ready’: Business sounds alarm on data centre power use
Huge power demands by data centres could force industrial businesses to wind back their operations, warns a top business group.
www.afr.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Australian Industry Group has warned the power grid is not ready for the projected growth in power demands for data centres, and the consequences could be severe for homes and businesses www.afr.com/policy/energ...
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Nick has written an excellent article on the shameful aftermath of the shattering Bondi attacks. I recommend you read it (and subscribe to his Substack).
I’m still amazed that the sub judice aspect has been ignored in the rolling media campaign for a Bondi royal commission.
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
In case you’ve not read about it (and why would you) I’ve written about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/nickfeik...
January 5, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Nick has written an excellent article on the shameful aftermath of the shattering Bondi attacks. I recommend you read it (and subscribe to his Substack).
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This, by Robert Manne, is essential reading – on the implications of the acts of the Zionist lobby in Australia and the genocidal racism of the Israeli government
open.substack.com/pub/robertma...
open.substack.com/pub/robertma...
On Jillian Segal’s Report into Combating Antisemitism
THERMIDOR: CULTURAL COUNTER-REVOLUTION IN THE AGE OF TRUMP
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:57 AM
This, by Robert Manne, is essential reading – on the implications of the acts of the Zionist lobby in Australia and the genocidal racism of the Israeli government
open.substack.com/pub/robertma...
open.substack.com/pub/robertma...
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"If the connection between rising antisemitism and the “character of Israel’s war” was included in the royal commission’s terms of reference, though, one could easily imagine support for it evaporating."
#Auspol
#Auspol
What happened to Australia's media after the Bondi attack? It judged & blindly swung into campaign mode.
Royal commissions air everything publicly. One on Bondi would influence matters before the court because they are subject to sub judice laws. #auspol nickfeik.substack.com/p/weaponisin...
Royal commissions air everything publicly. One on Bondi would influence matters before the court because they are subject to sub judice laws. #auspol nickfeik.substack.com/p/weaponisin...
Weaponising Grief
The media’s response to the Bondi tragedy
nickfeik.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:08 AM
"If the connection between rising antisemitism and the “character of Israel’s war” was included in the royal commission’s terms of reference, though, one could easily imagine support for it evaporating."
#Auspol
#Auspol
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"I'm an anti-Zionist, because I'm the daughter of holocaust survivors. The Shoah is baked into my DNA, and that's why I call for Palestinian liberation. It's not anti-semitic to be anti-Zionist. It's not anti-semitic to call what's happening in Gaza genocide"
Elsa Auerbach - Jewish-American Author
Elsa Auerbach - Jewish-American Author
January 3, 2026 at 9:12 PM
"I'm an anti-Zionist, because I'm the daughter of holocaust survivors. The Shoah is baked into my DNA, and that's why I call for Palestinian liberation. It's not anti-semitic to be anti-Zionist. It's not anti-semitic to call what's happening in Gaza genocide"
Elsa Auerbach - Jewish-American Author
Elsa Auerbach - Jewish-American Author
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January 4, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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Their messaging is so fucking incoherent. Maduro was an illegitimate leader who lost in 2024, which is why we're replacing him with his VP instead of the person who won in 2024. We did this to stop fentanyl, which is why he's indicted for cocaine.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
January 3, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Their messaging is so fucking incoherent. Maduro was an illegitimate leader who lost in 2024, which is why we're replacing him with his VP instead of the person who won in 2024. We did this to stop fentanyl, which is why he's indicted for cocaine.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
We're also occupying Venezuela via Zoom call.
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This!
January 4, 2026 at 12:26 AM
This!
Yup, plenty of bad guys running dictatorships all over the world but the ONLY reason for Trumps intervention in Venezuela is oil.
Yea. I’m sick of seeing, “Maduro is a bad guy, but…”. Trump and Hegseth stole a country’s president to get him out of the way so they can steal the country’s oil.
January 4, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Yup, plenty of bad guys running dictatorships all over the world but the ONLY reason for Trumps intervention in Venezuela is oil.
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Yea. I’m sick of seeing, “Maduro is a bad guy, but…”. Trump and Hegseth stole a country’s president to get him out of the way so they can steal the country’s oil.
January 4, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Yea. I’m sick of seeing, “Maduro is a bad guy, but…”. Trump and Hegseth stole a country’s president to get him out of the way so they can steal the country’s oil.
Why the absolute F@#k do i have to go to Twitter to read a statement from the Australian PM? I'm looking at you @theguardian.com #auspol
January 4, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Why the absolute F@#k do i have to go to Twitter to read a statement from the Australian PM? I'm looking at you @theguardian.com #auspol
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Support for international law, you say.
January 3, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Support for international law, you say.
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Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.
January 3, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.
I'm pretty sure he was kidnapped not captured but you do you SkyNews.
entering our Warring States era
#BREAKING 🚨 Donald Trump says the US has captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife, and flown him out of the country
January 3, 2026 at 10:18 AM
I'm pretty sure he was kidnapped not captured but you do you SkyNews.
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So the US military is perfectly fine invading another country.
You know what comes after 'just following orders' ?
Trials. Lots & lots of trials.
You know what comes after 'just following orders' ?
Trials. Lots & lots of trials.
January 3, 2026 at 10:04 AM
So the US military is perfectly fine invading another country.
You know what comes after 'just following orders' ?
Trials. Lots & lots of trials.
You know what comes after 'just following orders' ?
Trials. Lots & lots of trials.
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Trump invaded a foreign country and kidnapped their leader, bombed their capitol, and is holding a press conference about it - not at the White House - but at his resort.
January 3, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Trump invaded a foreign country and kidnapped their leader, bombed their capitol, and is holding a press conference about it - not at the White House - but at his resort.
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Has Australia condemned the USA's illegal attack on Venezuela? Are we providing tactical or any other support?! The USA should be condemned as a tyrant nation conquering smaller nations for their resources. 😠 #USPolitics #Venezuela #auspol
January 3, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Has Australia condemned the USA's illegal attack on Venezuela? Are we providing tactical or any other support?! The USA should be condemned as a tyrant nation conquering smaller nations for their resources. 😠 #USPolitics #Venezuela #auspol
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Which police force ignored the warnings, and which government is responsible for that police force?
Wouldn't that be the Minns government?
Why was Minns cheered and the Prime Minister booed at the memorial?
Wouldn't that be the Minns government?
Why was Minns cheered and the Prime Minister booed at the memorial?
December 27, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Which police force ignored the warnings, and which government is responsible for that police force?
Wouldn't that be the Minns government?
Why was Minns cheered and the Prime Minister booed at the memorial?
Wouldn't that be the Minns government?
Why was Minns cheered and the Prime Minister booed at the memorial?
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🚨Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal is steadfastly refusing to condemn the NSW Parliament neo-Nazi rally. Paid over $1,000 a day by taxpayers but MIA since far-right Advance scandal over four months ago... theklaxon.com.au/wheres-jilli...
Where's Jillian Segal? Over $1,000-a-day but MIA - The Klaxon
Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal — whose family bankrolls far-right group “Advance” — is refusing to denounce the neo-Nazi rally held outside NSW Parliament House.
theklaxon.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
🚨Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal is steadfastly refusing to condemn the NSW Parliament neo-Nazi rally. Paid over $1,000 a day by taxpayers but MIA since far-right Advance scandal over four months ago... theklaxon.com.au/wheres-jilli...
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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Here’s an idea, rather than waste money on a stadium, fix the fucking health system!
Here’s an idea, rather than waste money on a stadium, fix the fucking health system!
Mental health beds closed in Hobart due to rat infestation
A rat infestation has forced the temporary closure of Peacock House, one of Tasmania's few public inpatient mental health facilities.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Here’s an idea, rather than waste money on a stadium, fix the fucking health system!
Here’s an idea, rather than waste money on a stadium, fix the fucking health system!
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