Simmi Manya
banner
simmimanya.bsky.social
Simmi Manya
@simmimanya.bsky.social
‘It is tempting to go further into the interstices of the new legislation, item by item, but that would miss the point. The Albanese–Watt outcome will not stop the rapid degradation of our nation’s wealth of nature.’
December 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Just did this interview a couple weeks ago to discuss universal basic income (UBI) in an introductory way. If you watch it, I hope you enjoy it and share it with others.
Episode 27 | Your Share of the Profits: Scott Santens on Why UBI Is Obvious, Not Radical
YouTube video by The Meg and Amy Show
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
‘When I visited Auschwitz many years ago, someone in our group said that this is what happens when extremism flourishes. Our tour guide replied: “This place is not explained by extremism. It is explained by conformity.”’

Ordinary people participating in everyday monstrous acts …
December 6, 2025 at 10:11 AM
‘Occasionally you do come across messages like this and think: dude what happened to you. How did you end up in a place where this is a message you send to strangers on the internet?’
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Reposted by Simmi Manya
I’m not the first and won’t be the last but this hit the nail right on the head. We talk a lot about how upsetting and bewildering it is to see people who should know better acting like this, unapologetically. I don’t get it and maybe, like my Bluesky mates, that’s a good thing. Great read as always
December 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Reposted by Simmi Manya
Thank you for this. Thank you to everyone here. Including the lawyers 😉
December 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Reposted by Simmi Manya
I work as a casual roady and it leads to me being on hold with Centrelink for about 2 hours a month. I don't have set hours. Whatever I report for one week, they always assume will be the same for ever more. I tell them that my hours are random, and they literally cannot record this fact.
December 6, 2025 at 8:33 AM