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Murray Thomson

@drmuzz57.bsky.social
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Researcher and editor. Retired academic. Amateur musician and cook. Cryptic crossword tragic. Coffee obsessive (roast my own beans & use a Rocket Appartamento). Still running (just). Kei truck owner.

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Daily Indignation @dailyindignation.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Someone alert Thomas Coughlan
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Murray Thomson @drmuzz57.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Punching down again, to appeal to their selfish, judgmental and nasty voter base: National promises random drug testing for jobseeker beneficiaries
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Murray Thomson @drmuzz57.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Arrived today 🤓
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tristam @tristam.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Chlöe Swarbrick gives an almighty summation of the current governing coalition’s record. Her speech, given as parliament closes for the election, also outlines why the @greens.org.nz need to lead the next government… the video is well worth your time. #nzpol
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Kiwi on your left @kiwionyourleft.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
National keeps touching the stove, and ordinary kiwis get burned. Nats: We're gonna do x which will result in y and that is good. Experts: No it won't and here's why. cluxon: You're wrong. <does it anyway> <People lose their jobs. Businesses collapse. Services degrade.> --> repeat. #nzpol
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
When Elon Musk's groups spent $20M+ on Wisconsin's 2025 Supreme Court race, his involvement backfired and his candidate lost by 10 points. Now his super PAC has quietly spent $14M+ on key midterm races, including the Texas Senate race. Would be a shame if people found out.
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Elon Musk is flying under the radar in the Texas Senate race. Republicans want to keep it that way.
One Republican involved in the Texas Senate contest called Musk’s in-your-face campaigning in Wisconsin last year “a mis
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Paul Le Comte 🇳🇿🇨🇦📷 @paullecomtephoto.nz · 16/09/2026
Dunedin has thoughts! #EdSheeran
After Ed Sheeran played in Dunedin a mural went up with his face on it, someone has graffitied Free Palestine on it - GOOD
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Char Of AotearoaNZ @kiwichar.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Found elsewhere, worth a share here. #nzpol #OneTermGovernment #NZ
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Murray Thomson @drmuzz57.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Student dies after binge drinking, choking on vomit - come on, RNZ! Given that this occurred in 3023 and the article features the coronial findings, that headline should be in the past tense.
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Katya @nzkatya.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
If he was even slightly concerned about inequality he wouldn't be in the National Party. He is lying #nzpol
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ResJudicata22 @resjudicata22.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Cartoonist: Jonathan Brown
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
LEFT: Donald Trump today, dozing off as the names of those who died on 9/11 are read. RIGHT: Joe Biden today, paying respects to those lost on 9/11. Who's "sleepy" now, loser?
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GreenEggs| Toitū Te Tiriti @hekikakariki.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
They borrowed money on the nation’s balance sheet to give to their donors and the richest of the rich. Nz’s most wealthy increased their wealth by $4 billion in the first year of this shitty government and $29 billion in the second. It’s cheaper if we’re all paying for this twisted lolly scramble
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Rob Duncan @robduncan.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
#inequality #auspol #USPOL #USA #us #uspoli #poli #politics #cdnpoli #canada #MeidasMighty #america #anticapitalist #capitalismkills #capitalism #abolishcapitalism #SocialJustice #ClassConsciousness #FalseConsciousness
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Murray Thomson @drmuzz57.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
So is MI5 asleep at the wheel? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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What is Patriot Platform, the far-right group that descended on Dover and Portsmouth?
Campaigners say anti-migrant collective, which gathers together a series of local groups, is home to a host of violent criminals
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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Te wookie o te tāngata @chewienz.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I am going to die of old age waiting for labour to realise they need to inspire folks, that they need to be a brave progressive workers party on the left. Contesting an election based on being afraid of national criticising them didnt work last time, wont work this time.
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Char Of AotearoaNZ @kiwichar.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
This image says it all… #nzpol #OneTermGovernment #NZ #TaxTheRich #ForAllOfUs www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-t...
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MGB💙 @wtpmary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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Tony from Welly @tonywelly.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
How many portfolios do you have you slacker? #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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'They should be at work': Christopher Luxon on 10,000 striking public servants
Public Service Minister Paul Goldsmith has criticised public servants planning to strike next week, saying the industrial action is part of a "broader political campaign" to change the government.
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Tony from Welly @tonywelly.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Ok JD, how about you go first and make it your end time, now. newrepublic.com/post/214990/...
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JD Vance Says He’s OK With Bringing About the End Times
The vice president gave a bizarre interview with an evangelist podcaster.
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Murray Thomson @drmuzz57.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... Just what did the tosser think would happen?
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Deported Milo Yiannopoulos says he is ‘ashamed’ of support for Trump
British far-right pundit breaks silence on ICE arrest and deportation and says he was ‘really, really terrified’
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Ghislaine Hull @ghizzybear.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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Frank @fmacskasy.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I wonder how many National MPs recieved a (near) free tertiary education, combined with a student allowance? Did Luxon? Sadly the media isnt up to asking these kinds of questions. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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National vows to reduce student loan repayment rate if re-elected
The National Party is promising to reduce the compulsory student loan repayment rate if re-elected, while cracking down on overseas-based borrowers.
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Ryan CrawCour @ryan.crawcour.social · 28/08/2026
Thanks Nicola. Bottom of the chart. Incredible. Is this what back on track looks like Luxon? #nzpol
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Lana 🌺 ❤️💛💚💙💜 @mahalomalama.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
No caption required…
5 Supreme Court Judges Raising The Confederate Flag While Trampling Over Paper That Says, Voting Rights Act
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Murray Thomson @drmuzz57.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Well played, All Blacks - a statement victory against those massive, bullying Bokkies. 👍
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ℝ𝕖𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕓𝕝𝕦𝕖 @rebelb1ue.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
So far the only vegetable that hasn't been recalled is Mitch
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Zoli Aswad Osaze @zaswadosaze.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
cecerogers CeCe Rogers 2x Grammy Nominated Singer, Producer, Songwriter.
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Murray Thomson @drmuzz57.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Well played Bangladesh! To beat Australia in Australia is really difficult. Nice to see this fine win
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america.is.not.free @antifapatriot.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
#vaccines #science #vaccinessavelives #healthcare #vaccineswork
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Murray Thomson @drmuzz57.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Well, surprise surprise - unacceptable nitrate contamination of rural Canterbury ground water. Thanks, dairy sector. This is a prime example of externalities. NOW can we halt the dairy conversions?
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Murray Thomson @drmuzz57.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Good: Brian Tamaki says police have revoked his firearms licence - we are all a little safer. Now let’s examine his “church’s” charitable status
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Nettlecake @nettlecake.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Brilliant letter from Stuart Thompson to Jeremy Clarkson about his comments that benefit claimants should write weekly thank you letters to tax payers detailing how they spend their benefits each week.
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Lady Haha @lensman23.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Fauci is a hero. The GOP attack dogs are liars and crooks.
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Plant Powered A-ron🌱🌎💙🌊 @plantpowered1971.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
It's more important now that ever before!!! VOTE!!!
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Bill Leibenguth @bill-leibenguth.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
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Dr. Cassandra Mudgway @legallyfeminist.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
The PM SCRAMBLING to make women voters forget he dumped pay equity and that the govt has been hostile to most women for 3 years. #nzpol
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Rod Emmerson @rodemmerson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
In today’s NZ Herald - the great Matua
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Cam Bennett @cambennett.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
It was established by National in 2022 that regardless of international events higher petrol prices and any associated hikes in inflation are always solely the fault of the incumbent government. I’m sorry I don’t make the rules.
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
RFKKKJR Making Brainworms,And All Parasites, Great Again........
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Murray Thomson @drmuzz57.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
What an absolute joke: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Pete Hegseth says soldiers over age 30 to be screened for testosterone deficiency
US defense secretary unveils plan that will work to ensure service members have the ‘right testosterone levels’
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Murray Thomson @drmuzz57.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
If the French can’t win on Bastille Day, what is the point?
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
CARTOON OF THE DAY #AbolishICE (From @dennisgoris.bsky.social )
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Rajan Naidu 📎 Ⓥ @rajannaidu.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Reform UK ~ funded by Russia Restore - bought and paid for by an American trillionaire GB News - owned by a hedge fund in Dubai The Daily Mail - registered in Bermuda. Is that Patriotism? #NotOnOurSide ⤵️ #ReformUKLtd 🇷🇺 #RupertLowe 🇺🇸 #GBNews 🔥🇬🇧 #DailyMail 🔥🇬🇧 www.facebook.com/share/p/1H1z...
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David__Osland @David_Osland:
So Reform UK is funded by Russia, Restore bought and paid for by an American trillionaire, GB News owned by a hedge fund in Dubai and the Daily Mail registered in Bermuda. That's patriotism for you these days.
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Important new paper from Martin, Tiago and Christina. Europe must learn from America's assault on science.
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Tony Hafoka Ao NZ TON @ahafoka.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Text above a pic of Count Binface reads:

I can’t lie. I’m hooked. I just want to see just how well a joke candidate. With no real policies, a seemingly thin grip on reality, and who seems more concerned about making a farce of the democratic process than actually serving local residents, fares against Count Binface.
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Rob Duncan @robduncan.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
#auspol #USPOL #USA #us #uspoli #poli #politics #cdnpoli #canada #MeidasMighty #communityovercapitalizm #america #history #anticapitalism #anticapitalist #capitalismkills #killCapitalism #capitalism #abolishcapitalism #fuckcapitalism #SocialJustice #ethics #ClassConsciousness #FalseConsciousness
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