@tonisymonds.bsky.social
Old leftie. Loves cats, gardening, knitting and writing with a fountain pen. Retired clinical psychologist (Child Protection and Family Law)
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Vikki Campion can't muster one argument on why there shouldn't be an inquiry into right wing extremism in NSW ... so she goes with the old chestnut of 'whataboutism'.
'How about an inquiry into child brides marrying older men?' she screeches. (Guess who married a man 18 years her senior 👇)
#auspol
'How about an inquiry into child brides marrying older men?' she screeches. (Guess who married a man 18 years her senior 👇)
#auspol
January 31, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Vikki Campion can't muster one argument on why there shouldn't be an inquiry into right wing extremism in NSW ... so she goes with the old chestnut of 'whataboutism'.
'How about an inquiry into child brides marrying older men?' she screeches. (Guess who married a man 18 years her senior 👇)
#auspol
'How about an inquiry into child brides marrying older men?' she screeches. (Guess who married a man 18 years her senior 👇)
#auspol
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Just received this lovely email- just another day in Aust being abused for being an Aboriginal person.
It’s being reported to the police. Every email we receive automatically captures their IP address.
There are some truly disturbing people among us.
It’s being reported to the police. Every email we receive automatically captures their IP address.
There are some truly disturbing people among us.
January 26, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Just received this lovely email- just another day in Aust being abused for being an Aboriginal person.
It’s being reported to the police. Every email we receive automatically captures their IP address.
There are some truly disturbing people among us.
It’s being reported to the police. Every email we receive automatically captures their IP address.
There are some truly disturbing people among us.
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Mick Keelty: "we deserve the truth" on #BondiBeach.
We "deserve the truth" on a lot of AFP stuff, Mick. I'm sure the #Bali9 survivors would love a sit-down with you ...
We "deserve the truth" on a lot of AFP stuff, Mick. I'm sure the #Bali9 survivors would love a sit-down with you ...
January 2, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Mick Keelty: "we deserve the truth" on #BondiBeach.
We "deserve the truth" on a lot of AFP stuff, Mick. I'm sure the #Bali9 survivors would love a sit-down with you ...
We "deserve the truth" on a lot of AFP stuff, Mick. I'm sure the #Bali9 survivors would love a sit-down with you ...
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“James Packer’s ties with Israeli PM and spy chief became ‘national risk’ – report”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
James Packer’s ties with Israeli PM and spy chief became ‘national risk’ – report
Australian tycoon was obsessed with Israel’s elite, once kissing feet of an ex-president, local media reports
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:28 AM
“James Packer’s ties with Israeli PM and spy chief became ‘national risk’ – report”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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I want one journalist to ask Joyce if he believes Australia is being “swamped by Asians” and if he agrees with doing secret deals with the NRA.
Not one journalist will. They’ll all treat this as a clown show.
#AusPol
Not one journalist will. They’ll all treat this as a clown show.
#AusPol
Barnaby Joyce joins One Nation as sitting MP with promise of future Senate ticket
Former Nationals leader and ex-deputy prime minister confirms long-awaited move on Monday
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I want one journalist to ask Joyce if he believes Australia is being “swamped by Asians” and if he agrees with doing secret deals with the NRA.
Not one journalist will. They’ll all treat this as a clown show.
#AusPol
Not one journalist will. They’ll all treat this as a clown show.
#AusPol
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‘Elect Peter Dutton, get a Dutton/Rinehart/Trump govt’
Dutton is in lockstep with Rinehart. Every Rinehart thought bubble is enacted by Dutton.
Which is bad for Australians - as Rinehart fangirls Trump & his authoritarian tendencies.
Trumpism is the last thing we need
theaimn.net/elect-peter-...
Dutton is in lockstep with Rinehart. Every Rinehart thought bubble is enacted by Dutton.
Which is bad for Australians - as Rinehart fangirls Trump & his authoritarian tendencies.
Trumpism is the last thing we need
theaimn.net/elect-peter-...
Elect Peter Dutton, get a Dutton/Rinehart/Trump government
The dynamics have changed somewhat since I wrote “Elect Peter Dutton, get a mini Trump” almost two months ago. The title of this article is the dead giveaway: It implies that voting for Dutton would [...
theaimn.net
April 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
‘Elect Peter Dutton, get a Dutton/Rinehart/Trump govt’
Dutton is in lockstep with Rinehart. Every Rinehart thought bubble is enacted by Dutton.
Which is bad for Australians - as Rinehart fangirls Trump & his authoritarian tendencies.
Trumpism is the last thing we need
theaimn.net/elect-peter-...
Dutton is in lockstep with Rinehart. Every Rinehart thought bubble is enacted by Dutton.
Which is bad for Australians - as Rinehart fangirls Trump & his authoritarian tendencies.
Trumpism is the last thing we need
theaimn.net/elect-peter-...
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You know, as this campaign wears on I think Dutton will (finally) frighten off more people, because he will reveal more of himself #auspol #Australiavotes2025
"Peter Dutton says he will ditch Labor's plan to co-host a global United Nations climate change meeting with the Pacific if he wins the election."
#auspol #ausvotes2025 #climatecrisis
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
#auspol #ausvotes2025 #climatecrisis
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Hosting COP31 climate conference in 2026 is 'madness', Dutton suggests
The opposition leader says he will not support hosting a climate conference in tandem with Pacific nations.
www.abc.net.au
April 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
You know, as this campaign wears on I think Dutton will (finally) frighten off more people, because he will reveal more of himself #auspol #Australiavotes2025
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I sometimes wonder at what point the US broke. Was it when a Presidential election loser orchestrated a failed insurrection and was never held to account? Or was it every time following a massacre, when they chose to protect their guns and not their children?
March 31, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I sometimes wonder at what point the US broke. Was it when a Presidential election loser orchestrated a failed insurrection and was never held to account? Or was it every time following a massacre, when they chose to protect their guns and not their children?
Peter Dutton having another Justin Hemmes’ Moment by revealing he will live in Harbourside luxury at Kirribilli rather than in PM’s official residence at Canberra. Hubris and entitlement. Decries others who don’t work from the office every day. Mrs D measuring up the curtains as we speak.
March 31, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Peter Dutton having another Justin Hemmes’ Moment by revealing he will live in Harbourside luxury at Kirribilli rather than in PM’s official residence at Canberra. Hubris and entitlement. Decries others who don’t work from the office every day. Mrs D measuring up the curtains as we speak.
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US commentator @chrislhayes.bsky.social raises an interesting point.
Why wasn’t the president on the group chat?
Why wasn’t the president on the group chat?
March 27, 2025 at 2:09 AM
US commentator @chrislhayes.bsky.social raises an interesting point.
Why wasn’t the president on the group chat?
Why wasn’t the president on the group chat?
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Just when I didn't think it possible to loathe the ignorant white supremacist more, he says this
#auspol
#auspol
The dead children of Gaza are thrilled to hear Greg has satisfied himself about the morality of their slaughter.
March 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Just when I didn't think it possible to loathe the ignorant white supremacist more, he says this
#auspol
#auspol
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The LNP are coming for the NDIS….
The ballooning cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme still remains “out of control” opposition finance spokeswoman Jane Hume has warned, saying a future Coalition government would work to reduce the spiralling cost of the $44bn program.
The Australian
The ballooning cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme still remains “out of control” opposition finance spokeswoman Jane Hume has warned, saying a future Coalition government would work to reduce the spiralling cost of the $44bn program.
The Australian
March 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The LNP are coming for the NDIS….
The ballooning cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme still remains “out of control” opposition finance spokeswoman Jane Hume has warned, saying a future Coalition government would work to reduce the spiralling cost of the $44bn program.
The Australian
The ballooning cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme still remains “out of control” opposition finance spokeswoman Jane Hume has warned, saying a future Coalition government would work to reduce the spiralling cost of the $44bn program.
The Australian
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America was given a choice between a lawless, amoral monster and a qualified, intelligent, joyful woman of color—and it chose the monster. We need to reckon with the reality of what that says about so many of us here.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
America Chose the Monster
We all make mistakes.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
March 22, 2025 at 4:06 AM
America was given a choice between a lawless, amoral monster and a qualified, intelligent, joyful woman of color—and it chose the monster. We need to reckon with the reality of what that says about so many of us here.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
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Can’t make this up.
March 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Can’t make this up.
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I stand 100% with Jack Schlossberg and his Grandfather.
March 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I stand 100% with Jack Schlossberg and his Grandfather.
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Harry being harassed about his US visa.
It would be hilarious if he and Meghan moved their family to Canada and he took up a position training helicopter pilots to defend against US aggression.
It would be hilarious if he and Meghan moved their family to Canada and he took up a position training helicopter pilots to defend against US aggression.
March 19, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Harry being harassed about his US visa.
It would be hilarious if he and Meghan moved their family to Canada and he took up a position training helicopter pilots to defend against US aggression.
It would be hilarious if he and Meghan moved their family to Canada and he took up a position training helicopter pilots to defend against US aggression.
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The smallest red carpet ever. And it’s in a puddle.🤣🤣🤣
Bravo Canada 👏🏽
Bravo Canada 👏🏽
March 16, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The smallest red carpet ever. And it’s in a puddle.🤣🤣🤣
Bravo Canada 👏🏽
Bravo Canada 👏🏽
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Australia’s trade minister warns Trump tariff war could raise price of Big Mac in US
Australia’s trade minister warns Trump tariff war could raise price of Big Mac in US
Don Farrell points out most Australian beef exported to US goes to fast food giant McDonald’s
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Donald Trump’s trade war could raise the price of American hamburgers, Australia’s trade…
www.theguardian.com
March 16, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Australia’s trade minister warns Trump tariff war could raise price of Big Mac in US
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If the Australian Media doesn’t push Hastie to resign then they are useless. This is treasonous.
Not satisfied with enriching sociopathic billionaires with OUR natural resources now they want to VOLUNTEER it to Trump.
#auspol
Not satisfied with enriching sociopathic billionaires with OUR natural resources now they want to VOLUNTEER it to Trump.
#auspol
March 8, 2025 at 10:06 PM
If the Australian Media doesn’t push Hastie to resign then they are useless. This is treasonous.
Not satisfied with enriching sociopathic billionaires with OUR natural resources now they want to VOLUNTEER it to Trump.
#auspol
Not satisfied with enriching sociopathic billionaires with OUR natural resources now they want to VOLUNTEER it to Trump.
#auspol
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Coincidence?
I recall that Trump shared highest classified documents ( that were among the boxes he stole from the WH boxes ) regarding nuclear powered submarines with an Australian businessman who then testified that he shared them with 35 unnamed people.
North Korea said on Saturday that it was building its first nuclear-powered submarine. The announcement came as U.S. and South Korean officials feared that the North may be receiving technological help from Russia.
March 8, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Coincidence?
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Dutton “I can’t fill sandbags mate, I’ve got to fill the Liberal party’s pockets with billionaires money!”
March 6, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Dutton “I can’t fill sandbags mate, I’ve got to fill the Liberal party’s pockets with billionaires money!”
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Elon Musk says the US Govt should privatise the US Postal Service. Privatising govt services so your rich mates can make a profit providing core govt services is exactly what Gina Rinehart wants Dutton to implement here in Australia. Australians need to oppose this. #USPolitics #auspol #AusVotes25
March 6, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Elon Musk says the US Govt should privatise the US Postal Service. Privatising govt services so your rich mates can make a profit providing core govt services is exactly what Gina Rinehart wants Dutton to implement here in Australia. Australians need to oppose this. #USPolitics #auspol #AusVotes25