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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I’m just going to leave this here, folks #auspol

Sketch of an Ancient Greek in the top left hand corner, with the following text:

Socrates:
When does the decline of society begin?

When the stupid are louder than the wise,
When the lazy have more than the industrious,
When the unscrupulous are respected more than the honest, When those who have none preach morality,
When character counts less than reputation,
When children are no longer allowed to be children,
When perpetrators are more protected than victims,
When madness is glorified as "normal,
When politicians live not for the people, but off the people.

Said 2400 years ago and still valid today

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

More antisemitism from inside Israel reported by Haaretz … that’s right isn’t it Ms Segal? #auspol

The state of Israel

A rare warning about Jewish terrorism, and how Israel’s response to 'NAZA' drew more attention than the film did

Picture of masked man standing in front of 2 IDF soldiers

Top Israeli think tank says Jewish terrorism threatens Israel’s security

A leading Israeli think tank issued a rare strategic alert on Tuesday warning that Jewish terrorism against Palestinians in the West Bank threatens Israel's security, international standing and functionality as a state.

This is only the second strategic alert that the Institute for National Security Studies has ever issued. The first came in March 2023, seven months before the October 7 massacre, amid the social and political crisis over the Netanyahu government's attempted judicial coup.

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Goodness, Ms Segal - now even the American Ambassador to Israel is being antisemitic! #auspol #AntigenocideIsNotAntisemitism #AntizionismIsNotAntisemitism

Picture of Mike Huckabee with Palestinian representatives from West Bank town of Turmus Ayya, and the following text:

U.S. envoy Huckabee calls settler violence 'terror,' urges Israel to enforce the law

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee described attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians as "acts of terror" on Saturday during a meeting with Palestinian Americans in the West Bank town of Turmus Ayya. About 80 percent of the town's roughly 3,000 residents are Palestinian Americans, according to the mayor.

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Tweedledumb & Tweedledumber - you decide which one’s which #auspol #uspol #AUFUL

Photo of Richard Marles and Pete Hegseth in suits in Washington, grinning and smirking respectively.

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

More antisemitism in Jerusalem, as reported by Ha'aretz #auspol

Picture of ultra-Orthodox protesters with following text:

Jerusalem café to remain closed on Saturday following ultra-Orthodox protests

In Jerusalem, one of the city's few cafés to open on Saturdays announced it will no longer do so following two months of intense ultra-Orthodox protests against its Shabbat operations, describing the decision as "difficult and painful."

Eli Birnbaum, CEO of Jews for Jesus, which operates Cafe Basimta ("Café in the Alley"), said that in recent months, the café "has become a focal point for friction and danger, a reality that contradicts our identity as Jews who believe in Jesus and our belief in loving others, respect and bringing people together, including those who oppose us."

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Just going to leave this here as a gentle reminder for those with short memories #auspol

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Here's something you won't see amongst all the #auspol MSM blathering and bloviating. No wonder they don't want you to know the truth about the economy; just trying to keep you feeling #BadAndMad #Lieberals and #PHONies

Jim Chalmers - what you need to know about the National Accounts

1. Annual growth was equal fastest among the major advanced economies.
2. Dwelling investment picked up with more homes being built and upgraded.
3. Australians are buying more electric and hybrid vehicles with vehicle purchases increasing more than 10%.
4. Wages and salaries are up 6.0% through the year
5. The private sector is driving growth, with $4 out of every $5 of growth in the domestic economy driven by the private sector.

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

One #auspol endangered political species, the #PerformativeTit aka #MattCaravan, blathering bollocks on #NeinNews 🙄

Nationals leader Matt Canavan has blamed what he calls the “feminisation” of school curriculums for pushing some boys towards online “manosphere” content.

Speaking on Nine’s 'Today', Canavan said boys are tired of being lectured about men, arguing schools need more male teachers and stronger role models to give young boys greater direction.

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

"Melon-gate" gets the "Pooh" treatment #auspol

Picture of Winnie the Pooh and Piglet walking along a track, with the following text:

"What day is it?" asked Pooh.

"It's the same fucking day it's been for fucking weeks now. It's the day where politicians and the media bloviate breathlessly about fucking melons to the exclusion of anything that might actually create a slightly less shitty fucking world for people", said Piglet.

"Fuck", said Pooh.

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A picture of Timmy examining the insulation from reality that seems to inform many of his proclamations:

B&W picture of a man with his head firmly up to his neck in his rectum.

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

At 90,000 in 2025 (Ha'aretz), is emigration from Israel antisemitic, Ms Segal? Asking for a friend ... #auspol

Picture of El Al flight out of Tel Aviv taking off and headline "Emigration from Israel remained at a record high in 2025, study finds" by Nati Tucker

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Meanwhile, back at the genocide, Ha’aretz

Picture of assorted “settlers”, with headline and by line:

West Bank Settler Violence Is
Israel's Strategy, No Matter How Israelis Frame It

Dahlia Scheindlin

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Meanwhile, back at the genocide, Ha'aretz. One of these two things is not the same #auspol #AntigenocideIsNotAntisemitism #AntizionismIsNotAntisemitism

Picture of Israeli Defence Forces on operation in suburban streets with
Headline - Netanyahu: IDF Ready to Expand Operations Against 'Terror Nests' in West Bank, and byline Jonathan Lis
Picture of burnt-out mosque with onlookers
Headline - Israeli Settlers Burn, Vandalize Two Mosques in West Bank, Reports Say, and byline Jack Khoury

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

@australia.theguardian.com reports "Republicans threaten Canada with sanctions over drifting wildfire smoke". Reminds me of a Simpsons episode #auspol #OldManYellsAtCloud

Picture of Grandpa Simpson yelling at a cloud, with headline "OLD MAN YELLS AT CLOUD" and illegible newspaper type underneath.

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

This @australia.theguardian.com chart shows that the 2 biggest falls in #auspol median dwelling prices in % terms were in 2018-9 & 2022-3, but crickets in the "chicken little" commentary. #ThisIsNotJournalism

House prices have fallen but are still almost double a decade ago. Graph showing the median dwelling price in Australia between June 2016 and June 2026 (540k in June 2016, 650K in Feb 2021, 848K in Jan 2025, peaked at $944K in March 2026.

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

This came through on my "Italian Word of the Day" email, as a word for the "worst kind of leader". Bonus, they got the first letter of the forename right too! #HerrTrumpf #auspol

Italian word of the day:
il / la / un / una
pl: despoti
DESPOTA
[ tyrant / despot ]

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

For those who remember, those who need reminding, and those who need to learn the lessons of history #auspol #RacismIsWrong #SayNoToRacism

AN OPEN LETTER TO AUSTRALIANS
31 August 1998

Racism is an unmitigated evil, it is immoral, it does Australia significant harm through Asia and in the wider world. It destroys our self-esteem and self-respect. In Australia it would pit Australian against Australian. It would be destructive of our society.

We know that politicians have to be pragmatic on many issues. They often need to adjust policy, to take into account differing views. Racism, however, is a different matter, it is beyond compromise. Once it becomes part of the body politic, it grows, and it spreads in violent and tragic ways. In Australia it was first reflected in opposition to Aborigines. It soon embraced Asia. What group would next be added to the list?

We are a diverse multicultural society enriched by the contributions made to Australia by people from every corner of the earth. There can be no place for racism in Australia.

We ask you not to forget the racist debates that have grown in Australia in recent times. At this election everyone has the opportunity to demonstrate that there is no room for racist politics in Australia.

We therefore urge you to put any candidate supporting any element of racism last in the election both to the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Signed

Rt Hon Malcolm Fraser
Hon Bob Hawke
Hon Gough Whitlam
Hon Paul Keating

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The World Cup circus continues in #RogueStatesOfAmerica. Meanwhile, back at the #Genocide #auspol

Picture of IDF soldier in mid-road post observing traffic, with following headline and para:

Settlers attack Palestinian village after IDF evacuates illegal West Bank outpost

Most movement restrictions imposed by Israeli forces on Palestinians in the West Bank are being carried out without the required legal approvals and in violation of military protocols, a senior IDF legal adviser warned in a recent letter to the military's Central Command chief and other top military officials. Sources familiar with the letter told Haaretz that it describes a situation of "anarchy."

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Meanwhile, back at the #GazaGenocide, Ha'aretz reports Bezalel Smotrich as saying Israel should annex West Bank before next election #AntizionismIsNOTAntisemitism #auspol

Picture of Bezalel Smotrich, Israeli Finance Minister with headline "Four Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza Strip, Medical Officials Say ... Ha'aretz

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

#HerrTrumpf circus listed as "Sport" by #theirABC. More properly titled as "Absolute Disgrace" #RogueStatesOfAmerica #auspol

Picture UFC ring overshadowing White House with heading:
Trump ring-side as first White House UFC fight ends in dramatic KO
Sub headings LIVE - by Jon Healy - Sport
5m ago Bo Nickal gets the second knockout of the night
31m ago LOPES DROPS GARCIA!

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

#HerrTrumpf claim comes after close up inspection of the situation www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

Black and white photo of man bending over frontways with head inserted in rectum.

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

A 500-year old observation by Erasmus that could have been made today about what passes for most of “the Right” in #auspol, especially the Hanson #PHONies

The less talent they have, the more pride, vanity, and arrogance they display. And yet these fools find other fools who applaud them; for the like-minded always flock together, and besides, the more worthless a thing is, the more it is admired by the majority of people."
- Erasmus
Dutch Humanist

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Sadly sums up current #auspol events pretty well 😢

I love a timid country
A land of scare campaigns
Where mindless bogan slogans
Just overtake our brains
The stunted, short horizons Of those who will not see Who, presented with alternatives Think only: me, me, me.

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Meanwhile, back at the genocide, it’s the Romans, the Crusaders, the Nazis, & the Israelis all rolled into one #auspol

Israeli soldiers testify to widespread looting in Lebanon: 'Commanders know and do nothing'
Haaretz Daily Brief

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Meanwhile, back at the genocide … #auspol 😢

09/04/2026
Israeli strikes on Lebanon put Middle East ceasefire in doubt. (credit Guardian Australia)

Picture of an emergency worker walking among a host of bombed and burnt out care and buildings

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

I came across this in my “Italian Word of the Day” posts. I’ve added a picture lest anyone is unclear about the meaning. #HerrTrumpf #RogueStatesOfAmerica #auspol

Italian Word of the Day: Sfacciato (insolent / brash / brazen)
Written by Heather Broster

If an individual displays rude and arrogant behaviour, demonstrating a total lack of respect, you could characterise them as sfacciato in Italian, which translates to insolent, brash, brazen or impudent in English.

A picture of Trump holding a copy of his “Truth” post:

“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP”

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Today’s Ha’aretz reporting on Israel’s surging antisemitism problem - #auspol, someone needs to tell Ms Segal and @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social! #AntigenocideIsNotAntisemitism #AntizionismIsNotAntisemitism

Ha’aretz report 05 April 2026 with picture of anti-war protesters in Tel Aviv and the following caption and text

Israel's top court orders military to reconsider protest rights after IDF limits anti-war rallies

The IDF's Home Front Command on Saturday denied a request to approve an anti-Iran war protest of about 1,000 participants at Tel Aviv's Habima Square, instead permitting a gathering of up to 150 people. Israel's High Court of Justice ruled that the order failed to properly consider the importance of freedom of protest, even during wartime, and ordered the state to issue a revised framework by Saturday evening. The state ultimately failed to to do so, as hundreds gathered at the square in Tel Aviv.

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Thanks to PrimeChinister for this one of #Anusaurus, the fossil-fuel loving leader of the #NOidea #NOalition #auspol

6 panel colour picture of Angus Taylor standing in front of Australian flag, speaking:
Panel 1: Good evening and thank you for your time.
Panel 2: I want to talk about the Prime Minister's recent address to the nation.
Panel 3: He didn't really say very much.
Panel 4: In my view it was a waste of your time.
Panel 5: [deliberately left blank]
Panel 6: Thank you and goodnight.

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

From the ‘everything old is new again’ corner - perhaps the #auspol LNP should be renamed the NQP* *NationalQuockerWodgerParty #NOidea #NOalition

BW photo of a woman holding the following “Word of the Day”sign:

"Quockerwodger"
(1860)
A quockerwodger was a type of wooden puppet. In politics, a quockerwodger was a politician acting on the instructions of an influential third party, rather than properly representing their constituents

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

#theirABC and #7StokesDivision act in concert as a megaphone for #Anus and his barefaced lies about @albomp.bsky.social and the very clear plan of action the @australianlabor.bsky.social govt has been implementing since the beginning of the #IranWar #auspol

Opposition leader says PM's national address lacked 'a clear plan'

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says the prime minister's national address earlier tonight did not address key issues or outline a clear plan.

"Well, I think we needed more details and we needed a clear plan," he said in an interview on Seven Network.

"There's confusion about the state of the fuel system.

"He needs to lay that out and be transparent about it."

He said the address largely repeated Monday's press conference — where the government announced the fuel excise would be halved — and lacked sufficient detail.

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David Lamond @davidlamond.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Somebody better let Ms Segal know that the US has a bigger antisemitism problem than #auspol! #AntizionismIsNotAntisemitism #AntigenocideIsNotAntisemitism

Jewish Currents editor-in-chief, Arielle Angel, speaking to a small group in a room. The subtitle in "" is A Critical Mass of U.S. Jews Is Now Disgusted With Israel. Author: Itay Mashiach of Ha'aretz

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