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IRL Graeme Turner. Old socialist dreamer marooned in LNP heartland. Two ears, one mouth: best used in that proportion. Not a fan of political parties. Independents of any hue, so long as they are responsive to their electorate. .. more

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Graeme Turner is an Australian professor of cultural studies and an Emeritus Professor at the University of Queensland. During his institutional academic career he was a Federation Fellow, a President of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, founding Director of the Centre for Critical and Cultural Studies at the University of Queensland, and Convenor of the ARC Cultural Research Network. .. more

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Jethro Tull wrote a song about me @graeturn60.bsky.social · 6d

Shooting the messenger still seems to be in fashion.

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Jethro Tull wrote a song about me @graeturn60.bsky.social · 29d

Done!

Jethro Tull wrote a song about me @graeturn60.bsky.social · Aug 13

I've questioned my local councillors about their response to invitations to the CAM summit on "preventing antisemitism" September 3 to 5 on the Gold Coast. Most are not attending, citing family commitments rather than recognising the slippery situation it is.

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Linda Matija @lindamatija25.bsky.social · Dec 7

And this makes you wonder,

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Rob Arnol @robertarnol.bsky.social · May 11

Nicely said.

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Sista Cate Ruth ♿ @sistacatruthpurry.bsky.social · Nov 16

Always.

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Jethro Tull wrote a song about me @graeturn60.bsky.social · Mar 12

Jem Bendell has a few thoughts on this in "Breaking Together: A freedom-loving response to collapse"

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Jethro Tull wrote a song about me @graeturn60.bsky.social · Mar 3

If only there was some sort of online search engine or encyclopaedic website that she could consult.

Jethro Tull wrote a song about me @graeturn60.bsky.social · Feb 25

Yep. Totally agree. I'm hooked.

Jethro Tull wrote a song about me @graeturn60.bsky.social · Feb 3

The only upside, Flick, and it's our upside, is that we might be able to point to that bonfire, and ask why would you want Spud if that's what he's offering.

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Jethro Tull wrote a song about me @graeturn60.bsky.social · Feb 2

Wise words.

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Rod Moffatt @politikarma.bsky.social · Jan 30

If (unthinkably) Peter Dutton is the answer
…what is the question?
#auspol

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Choco Harvey Milk @chocoharveymilk.bsky.social · Jan 25

10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won

Find people who share your values #StrongerTogether

You are all my support network 🙏🏽

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10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won

The key to taking effective action if Trump wins is to avoid perpetuating his goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation.

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Jethro Tull wrote a song about me @graeturn60.bsky.social · Jan 14

To the journos and storytellers out there: there is a fascinating tale in the battle of the independents in the electorate of Groom. #auspol #Ausnews

Jethro Tull wrote a song about me @graeturn60.bsky.social · Dec 29

Potentially, the good news is that such a candidate would only last a term, if elected. The bad news is the potential damage to the "brand", imo.

Jethro Tull wrote a song about me @graeturn60.bsky.social · Dec 26

I dunno Kent. If they are in the mold of Smith and Guy, they don't need any help with sabotage.

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Jethro Tull wrote a song about me @graeturn60.bsky.social · Dec 25

Depressingly accurate.

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Jethro Tull wrote a song about me @graeturn60.bsky.social · Dec 7

I was trying to articulate this possibility this morning. (I failed!)

Linda Matija @lindamatija25.bsky.social · Dec 7

And this makes you wonder,

Jethro Tull wrote a song about me @graeturn60.bsky.social · Nov 25

Honestly, with this level of dysfunction, we are potentially very f*cked. It seems any legally constituted authority can be ignored. Those in positions of power do not/will not act except if it advantages them.

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Jethro Tull wrote a song about me @graeturn60.bsky.social · Nov 14

Thank you, Mr Dunt.