Mcgeekan
@mcgeekan.bsky.social
Dentist, New Zealander, parent. Currently living on Dharrawal land, NSW, Australia.
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Prime Minister @albomp.bsky.social, please read 👇this speech👇 from the @CanadianPM on the rupture in the world order.
“You cannot “live within the lie” of mutual benefit through integration when integration becomes the source of your subordination.”
#auspol
“You cannot “live within the lie” of mutual benefit through integration when integration becomes the source of your subordination.”
#auspol
“Principled and pragmatic: Canada’s path” Prime Minister Carney addresses the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Thank you, Larry.It’s a pleasure – and a duty – to be with you at this turning point for Canada and for the world.Today, I’ll talk about the rupture in the world order, the end of a nice story, and th...
www.pm.gc.ca
January 21, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Prime Minister @albomp.bsky.social, please read 👇this speech👇 from the @CanadianPM on the rupture in the world order.
“You cannot “live within the lie” of mutual benefit through integration when integration becomes the source of your subordination.”
#auspol
“You cannot “live within the lie” of mutual benefit through integration when integration becomes the source of your subordination.”
#auspol
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so..no Nobel?
January 20, 2026 at 6:08 AM
so..no Nobel?
In anticipation of the upcoming long weekend
www.sbs.com.au/language/eng...
www.sbs.com.au/language/eng...
What actually happened on January 26?
January 26 is one of the most debated dates in Australia’s history. Often described as the nation’s birthday, the day marks neither the formal founding of the colony nor the creation of the Commonweal...
www.sbs.com.au
January 21, 2026 at 2:19 AM
In anticipation of the upcoming long weekend
www.sbs.com.au/language/eng...
www.sbs.com.au/language/eng...
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‘We are horribly embarrassed that our appeasement of the fascists in the White House has been shown up by this incomer who mistook statutory guarantees of independence for meaning just that.’
RBNZ governor should have sought advice before signing letter of support for US Fed boss Jerome Powell
RBNZ governor should have sought advice before signing letter of support for US Fed boss Jerome Powell
Anna Breman should not have signed the letter of support without first getting advice, Minister of Finance says.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 19, 2026 at 6:35 AM
‘We are horribly embarrassed that our appeasement of the fascists in the White House has been shown up by this incomer who mistook statutory guarantees of independence for meaning just that.’
"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right temporarily defeated is stronger than evil triumphant."
~Martin Luther King 1964 Peace Prize Acceptance Speech
~Martin Luther King 1964 Peace Prize Acceptance Speech
January 19, 2026 at 3:32 AM
"I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right temporarily defeated is stronger than evil triumphant."
~Martin Luther King 1964 Peace Prize Acceptance Speech
~Martin Luther King 1964 Peace Prize Acceptance Speech
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greenland..
January 18, 2026 at 6:23 AM
greenland..
The Matilda Effect: what an infuriating but all too familiar narrative of credit for discoveries owed to women in science being *stolen* by male colleagues who then go on to reap the recognition/profits from it and behave so appallingly.
Not exactly shocking that a female scientist was not acknowledged for a key role in a breakthrough discovery (Google Matilda effect) but I hugely admire how she constantly fought back to get the recognition she deserved
www.thetimes.com/article/92f2...
www.thetimes.com/article/92f2...
January 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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“When I look at this picture I think about the five white human men who didn’t get into Starfleet Academy. What if one of them was a James Kirk, a James Leyton, an Arnold Kodos? That’s the kind of question the Civil Rights Division should be asking,” remarked Assistant A.G. Dhillon.
January 17, 2026 at 12:08 AM
“When I look at this picture I think about the five white human men who didn’t get into Starfleet Academy. What if one of them was a James Kirk, a James Leyton, an Arnold Kodos? That’s the kind of question the Civil Rights Division should be asking,” remarked Assistant A.G. Dhillon.
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I'd like to know what former MPs and Senators are now employed with Defence Companies involved with AUKUS. Also what current Politicians have been promised roles in AUKUS in the future?
January 17, 2026 at 12:54 AM
I'd like to know what former MPs and Senators are now employed with Defence Companies involved with AUKUS. Also what current Politicians have been promised roles in AUKUS in the future?
I'm Calling It. Time for a New NATO via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
I’m Calling It. Time for a New NATO | The Tyee
The ‘New Alliance Treaty Organization’ could offer real protection from what’s brewing in the US.
thetyee.ca
January 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM
I'm Calling It. Time for a New NATO via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
~ Martin Luther King
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
~ Martin Luther King
January 15, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
~ Martin Luther King
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
~ Martin Luther King
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like clockwork
January 11, 2026 at 6:51 AM
like clockwork
loon pond
loonpond.blogspot.com
January 11, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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🚬💨 Vaping Does Not Help Smokers Quit
A new study finds that neither daily nor nondaily vaping increased smoking cessation over 4 years. In fact, vapers were less likely to quit both smoking & vaping.
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#SciComm #Smoking 🧪 #Vaping #PublicHealth
A new study finds that neither daily nor nondaily vaping increased smoking cessation over 4 years. In fact, vapers were less likely to quit both smoking & vaping.
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#SciComm #Smoking 🧪 #Vaping #PublicHealth
Daily or Nondaily Vaping and Smoking Cessation Among Smokers
This cohort study examines associations of vaping with long-term tobacco cessation among US cigarette smokers who used electronic nicotine delivery systems.
jamanetwork.com
March 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
🚬💨 Vaping Does Not Help Smokers Quit
A new study finds that neither daily nor nondaily vaping increased smoking cessation over 4 years. In fact, vapers were less likely to quit both smoking & vaping.
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#SciComm #Smoking 🧪 #Vaping #PublicHealth
A new study finds that neither daily nor nondaily vaping increased smoking cessation over 4 years. In fact, vapers were less likely to quit both smoking & vaping.
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#SciComm #Smoking 🧪 #Vaping #PublicHealth