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DuchessFrida aka Deb

@duchessfrida.bsky.social
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Grannie & retired Senior Lecturer in Women's Ed. #ChronicPain #CRPS #Politics #IndependentMedia #HumanRights. #WokeAF #Feminist #auspol #Climate #left_leaning Married 51 yrs. Buandig land - South Australia

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The Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Australian households do not set petrol prices. Not buying fuel is not an option, and the increase in petrol prices was the most recent driver of headline inflation" writes @amyremeikis.bsky.social Read the full piece on The Point: sbrew.link/MWOeCP5I
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/10/2026
TIME: You said you might annihilate Iran TRUMP: Yeah, I would do that. It's possible. TIME: How can the president of peace be calling for annihilation of an entire people? TRUMP: Bc by annihilating Iran, we've created peace in the world. With Iran, I don't think you could ever have peace.
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Read TIME’s ‘What Trump Has Built’ Interview Transcript
The U.S. President discussed the war in Iran, press freedom, AI, and more ahead of the midterm elections.
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Charlie Warzel @cwarzel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
There is a moment at the very very end of Abdul El-Sayed's podcast with Ezra Klein (book recommendation section) where he talks about the idea of "speaking truth to pain" and this will be staying with me for an extremely long time. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/o...
But there’s also something about truth to pain. We talk a lot about truth to power, but I think it’s actually a lot harder to speak truth to pain. I say that as someone who went to medical school, realizing that in a lot of our politics right now, we’ve got to get a lot better at speaking truth to pain if we’re going to get through some of these challenges that we have.

What does “truth to pain” mean?

It’s one thing to look power in the eye and say: You’re wrong about this. But there’s a way in which pain is very difficult to reason with. Because when somebody is in their pain, they’re in their trauma. They see that pain, and they may not see what’s causing it.

I remember just very explicitly being in a trauma ward with a gunshot wound patient and watching this big guy with his hand on his gunshot wound. All the folks are trying to pull his hand off his pain, that point of his gunshot wound, this clear vulnerability.

And this emergency room doctor had the presence of mind to be like: Everyone, stop. And she looks him in the eyes, and she’s like: I get that really hurts, and I’m so sorry that you’re here. You don’t want to be here. We don’t want you to be here. But if you don’t let us fix this, you could die. So I’m going to take your hand, and I’m going to move it off, OK? Because I need to get there so that you can live.

She was speaking truth to pain. He understands he’s at the hospital, he needs care, but he also doesn’t want anybody to touch the wound. Which is a natural thing. And I think it is a really great metaphor for how we think about a lot of these challenges we talked about today.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 27/09/2026
absolutely demented. like a scene from a horror movie
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Melissa @artistaffame.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I spent the day with grannies for action who are a bunch of older women who want to make a difference and think jobseeker is too low they are in their 70s and 80s and have been out collecting physical signatures for their petition id like to help by getting as many signatures as possible
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Melissa @artistaffame.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
On their online petition c.org/S6X65dRGZY please sign and share
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Sign the Petition
Raise JobSeeker Above the Poverty Line Now
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Edward Harrison @edwardnh.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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Eddy Jokovich @eddyjokovich.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Labor abandons action against illegal Israeli settlements, scapegoats migrants for the housing crisis, and allows One Nation’s culture wars to reshape Australian politics. Just like Liberal-light.
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From Israel to immigration, Labor is losing its political nerve
Labor abandons action against illegal Israeli settlements, scapegoats migrants for the housing crisis, and allows One Nation’s culture wars to reshape Australian politics.
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AliceK - globalise the innitafucker @coalisdead.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Australian Security Leaders Climate Group and ex chief of defence Adm. Chris Barrie asks a simple question; ‘if the PM is going to New York & say ‘climate security is national security,’ where’s the plan?’ “Albanese short on substance” #AttentionSeeker #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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‘Short on substance’: Albanese urges climate action on world stage – but advocates say Australia failing on fossil fuels
Prime minister says ‘climate security is the new national security’ in keynote speech in New York
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Prof Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The atmosphere just hit a new water-vapour record: 27.35 kg of water vapour per m2 in August 2026, ~20 trillion litres more water than the previous record. Warmer air holds ~7% more moisture per °C. More water vapour means more energy to fuel extreme weather. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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El Niño and global heating pushes water vapour in Earth’s atmosphere to record levels in August
Global heating contributes to record, with a warmer atmosphere able to hold more water, scientists say
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Robert Hutton @roberthutton.co.uk · 20/09/2026
I can't get over how visibly insane he is these days. This is like reading a note from your great aunt who insists she used to be married to Winston Churchill.
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DemCast USA @demcast.com · 19/09/2026
Any questions? Many thanks to snarkypoliticoguy (TT) for this accurate summary.
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Wendy Harmer @wendyharmer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
My God, the Coalition is pathetic. A new curriculum focusing on "Western Culture"? As we sit at the bottom of the world with the Asian and Pacific nations as our neighbours? Wake me up when this shit is over!
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JRBsays @jrbsays.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
“Mr Leeser pledged a Coalition government would support a return to a one-year teacher accreditation system.” This fool has clearly never spent time in a classroom, or spoken with teachers. #AusPol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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'Western values' and 'national pride' underpin Coalition's education reform plans
The Coalition's proposed education overhaul also includes plans to fast-track teaching accreditation and possibly create pathways for military veterans to help tackle classroom discipline issues.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It’s really that simple. His ego and megalomania tie everything together—the war, the tariffs, the economy, affordability, the grift, the corruption, and his attempts to glorify himself with shiny objects large and small.
Terry Moran: The reason Republicans are looking at a grim midterms is because the president clearly doesn’t give a damn about the real problems people are facing across the country, across the great political divide.

All he cares about is himself, his money, and his own glorification.
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Gekko @gekko.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A headline that captures the total point of One Nation! All policies and and remarks lead directly to Gina's self-interests and world-views NOTHING HERE LEADS TO THE BENEFIT OF THE NATION OR AUSTRALIANS
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DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
In recent days, Jacob Coxon, a researcher at the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, quit his job and posted warnings about the risks of the technology. Now a call by prominent leaders of the industry to slow down A.I. development. #AI @nytimes.com podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t...
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The A.I. Researcher Whose Rebellion Is Changing Everything
Podcast Episode · The Daily · 14 September · 34min
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Ruth Dawkins @dorkymum.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Make a band edible: Crowdie House.
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Stilgherrian @stilgherrian.com · 13/09/2026
My sympathies go out to everyone who works in hospitality. Your job sucks.
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DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Woolworths now using silver Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) security stickers on high-value meat products like porterhouse steak to prevent shoplifting. 😢
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Nicole Chvastek @nicolechvastek.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
US AI developer Jacob Coxon has walked away from the industry saying they know it can hack in to anything and will kill humanity. But we build their mausoleum data centres like bedazzled enablers and barely mention it in the news. “Truth Lies&Media” is live!💫 Promo Match Frame Editing #auspol
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DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Continue to feel frustrated and angry at their gross inaction towards Israel. Extremely disappointed #labor. You are failing because you are ignoring the Australian public. STOP IT!
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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“Many Australians are aghast that our government cannot do the bare minimum to protect Palestinians and that inaction does damage to our social cohesion." #auspol
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Israel is “warning” Australia not to sanction illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank on Palestinian land. What will they do? Stop selling us weapons tested in a genocide? Let’s start there.
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DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The world can see the danger and utter stupidity of Trump, yet his MAGA cult just ignores the rot he posts daily. Turn him off before he finishes his insane destruction !!
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Blakandblack @blakandblack.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Pauline Hanson says native title has “dispossessed” people of their land. Fact-checkers asked native title lawyers to name one case, in 33 years since Mabo, where a determination took freehold from its owner. They found none. Here’s why, it’s how the law was built blakandblack.com/2026/09/07/n...
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Native Title, Freehold and the Backyard Never at Risk
Freehold has never been at risk from Native Title in Australia, and arguments to the contrary by One Nation demonstrate the manipulation of community sentiment.
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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The 80-year-old president is facing calls to be removed from office via the 25th Amendment after he spent an entire day posting deranged AI-generated slop on Truth Social.
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Trump Faces Fresh Calls for Removal Over AI-Fueled Posting Frenzy
The president posted concerning social media slop throughout Sunday.
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Rɪᴄʜᴀʀᴅ Tᴜꜰꜰɪɴ ᵃᵘ ᶜᵇʳ ᶜᶠᶜ @richardtuffin.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Hi @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social Please stop boasting about battery uptake while this stuff is going on. Thanks
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DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Labor’s One Nation problem: One Nation just won a seat from Labor that it had held for 37 years. It’s a sign that #Labor needs to become the radical force in its own right, not just copy One Nation’s agenda. #auspol @newpolitics.bsky.social SPOT ON again! open.substack.com/pub/newpolit...
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Labor’s One Nation problem
One Nation just won a seat from Labor that it had held for 37 years. It’s a sign that Labor needs to become the radical force in its own right, not just copy One Nation’s agenda.
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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Nothing to Hide? Everything to Lose. Palantir and Cellebrite being gifted access to public and private data by Labor @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social michaelwest.com.au/robodebt-enc...
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Robodebt encore? Palantir lurks as MPs shirk vote, NDIS Bill passes - Michael West
Politicians went AWOL from Parliament by the dozen on the NDIS vote amid denials about automation and Palantir's role. Is this Robobdebt II?
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Sydney Knitting Nannas and Friends @knitnannassyd.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
And lo! an angel of the Lord appeared unto the Nannas and the prophet Bob and said: Chris Minns hath promised you a Great Koala National Park but he proclaimeth it not. ..go forth and sound the trumpet, for Minns trembleth at the voice of the Nannas!
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Peggy Sanders @peggysanders.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Laura Tingle: “Instead, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Richard Marles, turned up in Washington this week, beaming like kid in lolly shop next to Defence Secretary Peter Hegseth, announcing that the US was going to be escalating even further its military presence in Australia.” #auspol
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 04/09/2026
“We could do tremendous good for ourselves by just not trading with countries” — Trump’s bonkers view of trade is that you become wealthy by not engaging in commerce
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DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Looks like a black-nose valais lamb… ☺️ cutie
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DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The bond market is blowing up right now – should Australians be worried? Major bond sell-off across major advanced economies, with yield at highs not see since before the GFC #auspol #economics www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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The bond market is blowing up right now – should Australians be worried?
Major bond sell-off across major advanced economies, with yield at highs not see since before the GFC
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Marcus Kelson @marcuskelson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
dear #Labor leaders, seriously losing support by not listening and doing things the Libs would only dream of - get back to tors because the unimaginable default position is no news One Nation @albomp.bsky.social that fuckwittedry around immigration - get a grip, you've lost the narrative.
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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A superb 🧵 by @katharinehayhoe.com A must read.
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Maggie Astor @maggieastor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A group of major medical organizations released recommendations this morning for Covid, flu and RSV vaccination, including guidance for the general population as well as specifics for children, people over 65, pregnant people and immunocompromised people. Here's a guide.
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Your Guide to Covid, Flu and R.S.V. Vaccines This Fall (Gift Article)
Major medical groups released new recommendations on who should get the shots, citing a lack of strong guidance from the federal government.
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 02/09/2026
Australia Institute research shows the Safeguard Mechanism has failed to deliver promised reductions in gross emissions. Its biggest failure is its overwhelming reliance on carbon offsets, which have enabled fossil fuel producers to INCREASE their actual pollution. #auspol
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Independent Media Australia. @indymediaaus.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/08/2026
America’s failed wars should be a warning for Australia pearlsandirritations.com/e/daily/20… #Auspol
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America’s failed wars should be a warning for Australia
America’s record of failed wars exposes the limits of military power and raises serious questions about Australia’s continued reliance on the United States.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🔥 @MapQuest ftw 🙌🏽
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Ben Eltham @beneltham.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
One reason big tech developers seem so keen to set up data centres in Australia apepars to be that the social license for these centres in the US has evaporated
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David Slack @slack2thefuture.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
If you still have a Twitter account, today is a great day to delete it. Nothing you could possibly get out of that site is worth having your name associated with child pornography. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
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Elon Musk’s xAI used child porn to train Grok models, lawsuit says
xAI accused of training Grok on real and AI-generated child pornography.
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Wouldn’t it be great if we ran out of hate @wnhy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
@albomp.bsky.social spinelessly crumbles again to the #fossilfuel lobby ensuring our children will suffer more heatwaves, droughts, wildfires,floods etc. #Auspol Time for albo to go. @australianlabor.bsky.social
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Mona Burns @monaburns.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
"In the face of what seems like an impossibly powerful industry with almost infinite wealth & political power at its disposal, fighting a data center coming to your town is a way for people to reassert their efficacy, to not just say “No” but actually do something about it" A clarifying read today:
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Fmr ECAJ Pres Nina Bassat says what gets her “the most worked up” is Aussies accusing Israel of “genocide”, claims it violates the “UN legal term”🤔 “You cannot use that word!” Odd, given the UN’s highest court (the ICJ) is adjudicating a genocide case against Israel right now?
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DuchessFrida aka Deb @duchessfrida.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
The major parties several chances to meet the moment. Instead they chose to safeguard their collective mediocrity Labor & the Coalition united 3 times to defy the expressed desire of the voters; on gambling, on disability and on the power of the tech companies www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The major parties several chances to meet the moment. Instead they chose to safeguard their collective mediocrity | Zoe Daniel
Labor and the Coalition united three times to defy the expressed desire of the voters; on gambling, on disability and on the power of the tech companies
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bystander1.bsky.social @bystander1.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
ABC 4Corners on Monday August 24 at 8:30pm - VIDEO: Access All Areas "Lobbyists have been a feature of the political landscape for decades, but their numbers have never been greater and, according to some critics, neither has their access and influence."
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Access All Areas
Four Corners is the home of Australian investigative journalism.
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Gekko @gekko.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
A NSW Supreme Court judgement distinguishes criticism of Israel from antisemitism, challenging the IHRA definition Justice Fagan criticises the IHRA definition that aims to silence criticism of Israel, emphasising the importance of freedom of speech johnmenadue.com/post/2026/08...
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A judgment that challenges the IHRA definition of antisemitism
A NSW Supreme Court judgment has sharply distinguished criticism of Israel from antisemitism, raising important questions about the IHRA definition and its use by governments and institutions.
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David Waldman @kagrox.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
See the climactic scene of “Taken.”
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