Frank van de Loo
@hearingvoicesof.bsky.social
Plant biologist, winemaker, community organiser, cyclist. #VolunteersForDemocracy. DOB 320ppm. On Ngunnawal & Ngambri country.
Pinned
I had this one bookmarked at the other place. If @cathywilcox.bsky.social could dig it out of the archive I think I could repost it and then pin it and that would make me happy.
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Hey everyone,
You don't have to drink Coke or Pepsi. There are other drinks.
You don't have to vote for Labor or Liberal. There are viable alternatives.
Vote for a small party. Or vote for an independent. Someone local with a kind heart.
We need to rebuild a better Australia with someone else.
You don't have to drink Coke or Pepsi. There are other drinks.
You don't have to vote for Labor or Liberal. There are viable alternatives.
Vote for a small party. Or vote for an independent. Someone local with a kind heart.
We need to rebuild a better Australia with someone else.
February 12, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Hey everyone,
You don't have to drink Coke or Pepsi. There are other drinks.
You don't have to vote for Labor or Liberal. There are viable alternatives.
Vote for a small party. Or vote for an independent. Someone local with a kind heart.
We need to rebuild a better Australia with someone else.
You don't have to drink Coke or Pepsi. There are other drinks.
You don't have to vote for Labor or Liberal. There are viable alternatives.
Vote for a small party. Or vote for an independent. Someone local with a kind heart.
We need to rebuild a better Australia with someone else.
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"In the era of Trump and ICE and a general shift to the right in politics across the globe, any moment in which democratic freedoms are weakened in the name of authoritarian justifications like 'social cohesion' should have us on high alert."
tdunlop.substack.com/p/we-will-de...
tdunlop.substack.com/p/we-will-de...
We will decide who gets beaten by police and the manner in which they are beaten
The shameful official response to the protests in Sydney
tdunlop.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:58 AM
"In the era of Trump and ICE and a general shift to the right in politics across the globe, any moment in which democratic freedoms are weakened in the name of authoritarian justifications like 'social cohesion' should have us on high alert."
tdunlop.substack.com/p/we-will-de...
tdunlop.substack.com/p/we-will-de...
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#nswvotes 13th March 2027
Vote
@communityindeps.bsky.social
@animaljusticeparty.bsky.social
@lc-party.bsky.social
@greens.org.au
Vote anything but Minns’ Liberal Lite or the LNP. It’s time for balanced parliament
#CommunityIndependent
#AnimalJustice
#LegaliseCannabis
#Greens
#MacquarieSt
Vote
@communityindeps.bsky.social
@animaljusticeparty.bsky.social
@lc-party.bsky.social
@greens.org.au
Vote anything but Minns’ Liberal Lite or the LNP. It’s time for balanced parliament
#CommunityIndependent
#AnimalJustice
#LegaliseCannabis
#Greens
#MacquarieSt
They’re not police they’re thugs in uniform
Social cohesion bought to you by:
@albomp.bsky.social
#ChrisMinns
@australianlabor.bsky.social
Social cohesion bought to you by:
@albomp.bsky.social
#ChrisMinns
@australianlabor.bsky.social
Social cohesion NSW style
February 9, 2026 at 9:22 PM
#nswvotes 13th March 2027
Vote
@communityindeps.bsky.social
@animaljusticeparty.bsky.social
@lc-party.bsky.social
@greens.org.au
Vote anything but Minns’ Liberal Lite or the LNP. It’s time for balanced parliament
#CommunityIndependent
#AnimalJustice
#LegaliseCannabis
#Greens
#MacquarieSt
Vote
@communityindeps.bsky.social
@animaljusticeparty.bsky.social
@lc-party.bsky.social
@greens.org.au
Vote anything but Minns’ Liberal Lite or the LNP. It’s time for balanced parliament
#CommunityIndependent
#AnimalJustice
#LegaliseCannabis
#Greens
#MacquarieSt
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We cannot ignore what we can see with our own eyes.
This was state violence.
And the blame lies with the NSW Labor government for attempting to shut down legitimate protest, and the federal Labor government who invited the head of a state committing genocide to our shores.
This was state violence.
And the blame lies with the NSW Labor government for attempting to shut down legitimate protest, and the federal Labor government who invited the head of a state committing genocide to our shores.
February 9, 2026 at 8:55 PM
We cannot ignore what we can see with our own eyes.
This was state violence.
And the blame lies with the NSW Labor government for attempting to shut down legitimate protest, and the federal Labor government who invited the head of a state committing genocide to our shores.
This was state violence.
And the blame lies with the NSW Labor government for attempting to shut down legitimate protest, and the federal Labor government who invited the head of a state committing genocide to our shores.
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one of the few outlets to publish an accurate account of NSW police brutality. Most media seem very confused by the fact that police blocked the exits and then police attacked people with pepper spray, fists, and steel cap boots.
michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...
michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...
This was planned. And Chris Minns owns it. - Michael West
NSW Police have assaulted dozens of peace protestors who gathered to protest the visit by Israeli president Isaac Herzog to Australia.
michaelwest.com.au
February 9, 2026 at 9:34 PM
one of the few outlets to publish an accurate account of NSW police brutality. Most media seem very confused by the fact that police blocked the exits and then police attacked people with pepper spray, fists, and steel cap boots.
michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...
michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...
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Powerful message in today’s SMH and Age.
February 8, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Powerful message in today’s SMH and Age.
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According to Penny Wong we must understand the “context” of the Herzog visit.
Its about brutal reality not context.
Herzog up to his neck in the genocide in Gaza.
Signs a bomb that kills innocent children and civilians.
Incites hatred of all Palestinians.
Supports war crimes.
Its about brutal reality not context.
Herzog up to his neck in the genocide in Gaza.
Signs a bomb that kills innocent children and civilians.
Incites hatred of all Palestinians.
Supports war crimes.
February 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
According to Penny Wong we must understand the “context” of the Herzog visit.
Its about brutal reality not context.
Herzog up to his neck in the genocide in Gaza.
Signs a bomb that kills innocent children and civilians.
Incites hatred of all Palestinians.
Supports war crimes.
Its about brutal reality not context.
Herzog up to his neck in the genocide in Gaza.
Signs a bomb that kills innocent children and civilians.
Incites hatred of all Palestinians.
Supports war crimes.
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President of the Terrorist state of israel Isaac Herzog is accused of inciting genocide in Gaza. He should not be welcomed to Australia argues Chris Sidoti
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #IsraeliNazis #IsraelIsATerroristState #PalestinianHolocaust #FreePalestine #auspol
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #IsraeliNazis #IsraelIsATerroristState #PalestinianHolocaust #FreePalestine #auspol
Isaac Herzog is accused of inciting genocide in Gaza. He shouldn’t be welcomed to Australia | Chris Sidoti
Anthony Albanese should recognise he made a terrible mistake in inviting the Israeli president to Australia and put a stop to this divisive political visit
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:40 PM
President of the Terrorist state of israel Isaac Herzog is accused of inciting genocide in Gaza. He should not be welcomed to Australia argues Chris Sidoti
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #IsraeliNazis #IsraelIsATerroristState #PalestinianHolocaust #FreePalestine #auspol
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #IsraeliNazis #IsraelIsATerroristState #PalestinianHolocaust #FreePalestine #auspol
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#auspol #AtlasNetwork
"I was Ayn Randed, nearly branded"
Paul Simon, sometime in the 60s.
In 1976, a famous economist found himself standing in a farm paddock in north Queensland ...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
"I was Ayn Randed, nearly branded"
Paul Simon, sometime in the 60s.
In 1976, a famous economist found himself standing in a farm paddock in north Queensland ...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
A discreet intellectual network has been reshaping the world for 70 years. Here's how
A constant battle of ideas reshapes the world we live in, and few groups have been more successful in winning the war than the little-known Atlas Network.
www.abc.net.au
February 4, 2026 at 10:52 PM
#auspol #AtlasNetwork
"I was Ayn Randed, nearly branded"
Paul Simon, sometime in the 60s.
In 1976, a famous economist found himself standing in a farm paddock in north Queensland ...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
"I was Ayn Randed, nearly branded"
Paul Simon, sometime in the 60s.
In 1976, a famous economist found himself standing in a farm paddock in north Queensland ...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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This is something the Independents have been doing since day one: exploiting the dissatisfaction with the duopoly. If the Greens can milk it too, we'd have a formidable progressive crossbench. #Auspol www.deepcutnews.com/p/the-greens...
The Greens must pivot to meet the One Nation challenge
One Nation is exploiting popular anger at a failing political system – something the Greens should be doing
www.deepcutnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 8:17 PM
This is something the Independents have been doing since day one: exploiting the dissatisfaction with the duopoly. If the Greens can milk it too, we'd have a formidable progressive crossbench. #Auspol www.deepcutnews.com/p/the-greens...
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There's only one way to pay back Labor for selling us out to foreign censorship and for the Coalition for their clown show, and that's to steal their seats at the next election by voting for a true democracy with Community Independents. So many have turned marginal and seriously scared them #Auspol
January 31, 2026 at 8:30 PM
There's only one way to pay back Labor for selling us out to foreign censorship and for the Coalition for their clown show, and that's to steal their seats at the next election by voting for a true democracy with Community Independents. So many have turned marginal and seriously scared them #Auspol
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January 29, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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the @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social calls on Albanese to rescind the initiation to Isaac Herzog
January 27, 2026 at 10:44 PM
the @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social calls on Albanese to rescind the initiation to Isaac Herzog
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January 24, 2026 at 6:40 AM
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1. This short thread is about the issue that dominates almost every aspect of politics, and causes or exacerbates most of our problems: the extreme wealth of a small number of people. Here’s the amazing thing: almost the entire political class aligns with the ultra-rich against the rest. 🧵1/10
January 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM
1. This short thread is about the issue that dominates almost every aspect of politics, and causes or exacerbates most of our problems: the extreme wealth of a small number of people. Here’s the amazing thing: almost the entire political class aligns with the ultra-rich against the rest. 🧵1/10
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David Pope in Canberra Times
January 23, 2026 at 4:56 AM
David Pope in Canberra Times
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RT from the Other Place. I have signed. You also should.
Reverse decision to invite President Isaac Herzog to visit Australia - Sign the Petition! c.org/nrwWHcHLnq
Reverse decision to invite President Isaac Herzog to visit Australia - Sign the Petition! c.org/nrwWHcHLnq
Sign the Petition
Reverse decision to invite President Isaac Herzog to visit Australia
c.org
January 20, 2026 at 6:16 AM
RT from the Other Place. I have signed. You also should.
Reverse decision to invite President Isaac Herzog to visit Australia - Sign the Petition! c.org/nrwWHcHLnq
Reverse decision to invite President Isaac Herzog to visit Australia - Sign the Petition! c.org/nrwWHcHLnq
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It’s less than a year since Albanese won an overwhelming election majority. It was a mandate to be a leader, not a wimp. So why does Albo find that lesson so hard to learn & on multiple fronts? Good question from former Canberra Times editor Jack Waterford.
Gory sausage making at the Labor knackery
“Social coherence” is being invoked everywhere, but public trust is fraying. Political panic, rushed laws and weak leadership are deepening division, not repairing it.
johnmenadue.com
January 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
It’s less than a year since Albanese won an overwhelming election majority. It was a mandate to be a leader, not a wimp. So why does Albo find that lesson so hard to learn & on multiple fronts? Good question from former Canberra Times editor Jack Waterford.
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