Reposted by RobRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4hCEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 325-to-1 Trickle-down economics was always a sham. Nothing has ever trickled down. 14045951859
Reposted by RobBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 13hSince the 'ceasefire' in Gaza, 1400+ Palestinians have been killed. 0 Israelis have been killed. The 'ceasefire' is not a Ceasefire but simply a protection for Israel, while Israel are allowed to go on killing. 11387192
Reposted by RobCollateral Damage @coldamage.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Another Palestinian journalist, Muhammad Al Najjar, was killed in #Gaza today by Israel, bringing the number to journalists killed there to 263. @pressfreedom.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social @ifjglobal.bsky.social your Zionist donors won't be able to wash your legacy of silence. #GazaHolocaust 20164157
Reposted by RobTony Cartledge @decentral21.bsky.social · 5hI increasingly feel that Shoebridge is a test for #Auspol that we haven't become too jaded that we can't recognise sincerity in politicians anymore. We see it in this guy and the Independents but not in partisan pollies. I hope we pass the test. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...abc.net.auMove over, Hanson — Labor has a new thorn in its sideDavid Shoebridge wants to hold Labor's feet to the fire. He will be a thorn in the party's side rather than a deal maker. 57824
Reposted by RobSenator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 3hAllowing Open AI to call these “rogue agents” lets them dodge responsibility - they made them, directed them and set them free without caring about the consequences. Our laws need to catch up to hold them accountable before worse happens. 1219173
Reposted by RobPearls and Irritations @johnmenadue.com · 19hGovernments’ own security assessments warn of conflict, migration, food shortages and economic instability as climate and ecosystems break down. So why is so much of the evidence still being withheld from the public? Julian Cribb writes. #ClimateCrisis #auspolpearlsandirritations.comGovernments know how dangerous climate collapse is. Why aren’t they telling us?British intelligence warns that climate and ecosystem collapse could drive conflict, migration, famine and economic instability. Yet governments continue to conceal the full scale of the threat. 44127
Reposted by RobTim Hollo @timhollo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026“The approval of the HVO mine continuing is not just another climate failure among many. It is the failure that finally broke my faith in the capacity of public institutions to serve the public interest.” The brilliant George Woods www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comThe green light for the largest coalmine in NSW history is shocking proof that our governance systems are betraying Australians | Georgina WoodsThere is no greater treachery than this failure to face up to the climate crisis. How can we now fend off despair? 611946
Reposted by RobMandy Stefanakis @mstefanakis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... Thank goodness someone (Matt Kean) has stated the bleeding obvious on the true economic (and life) cost of this huge coal mine extension. The ramifications for climate are now measurable.theguardian.comMatt Kean warns climate crisis ‘isn’t someone else’s problem’ as largest coal project in NSW history greenlitExclusive: Climate Change Authority chair says planning commission did not account for climate-related economic damage in NSW 1179
Reposted by RobPearls and Irritations @johnmenadue.com · 02/10/2026David Shoebridge has taken the Greens leadership with a sharper pitch: confront One Nation, stop treating Labor as something merely to reform, and build a stronger left alternative, Nathan Fioritti and Narelle Miragliotta write. #auspol #Greenspearlsandirritations.comShoebridge targets taking the Greens from reforming Labor to replacing itDavid Shoebridge takes over a Greens party looking for growth while One Nation surges. His pitch is sharper: confront the populist right and stop treating Labor as something merely to reform. 616640
Reposted by RobPearls and Irritations @johnmenadue.com · 01/10/2026Britain says SSN-AUKUS is on track. But Barrow is already stretched by Astute and Dreadnought, while the extra shipyard, reactor and workforce capacity is still being built. Australia is betting its submarine future on that expansion succeeding, Peter Briggs writes. #AUKUS #auspolpearlsandirritations.comWhy Britain cannot deliver SSN-AUKUS on scheduleBritain says SSN-AUKUS remains on track. But its shipyards are already stretched while new reactor and workforce capacity is still being built. Australia is betting heavily on that gap being closed in time. 3133
Reposted by RobMichael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Free speech just too hard for unis. #antisemitism Chancellor Thodey squibbs 'Convocation'. Senate squibbs Convocation. Now - community forum next year! #whatsthescam #Israel #auspol michaelwest.com.au/sydney-uni-k...michaelwest.com.auSydney Uni. Kickin' the free speech can down the road - Michael WestLast week, Sydney University's Senate decided to follow Chancellor Thodey's lead and reject the assembly of a convocation. Free speech 13815
Reposted by Robstranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 01/10/2026There was nothing wrong with the comments. And I’m sure Shoebridge would love to debate Burns on the topic of Israel’s genocide. Bring it on. 2117839
Reposted by RobBinChicken24 @binchicken24.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I'm so glad to see you as Greens leader David, Labor are having conniptions, because you are showing them to be hypocrites, with no interest in the environment, housing, or the wellbeing of people in this country. Corporate lapdogs and seppo suckholes is what Labor are, they need replacing. 04211
Reposted by RobSenator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Why doesn't Labor work with the Greens to tax gas? Why doesn't Labor work with the Greens to build public housing? Why doesn't Labor work with the Greens to end AUKUS? Greens are happy to be constructive about things that materially benefit the public. We are not a rubber stamp. 35506177
Reposted by RobPup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 01/10/2026You may not like The Greens, but at least their policies are based on what they believe in, not some lobbyist/donor influenced, or poll driven, groupthink like Labor, The LNP or One Nation 1615321
Reposted by RobPearls and Irritations @johnmenadue.com · 01/10/2026Netanyahu denies receiving warnings before Hamas’s 7 October attack. But reports now point to alerts from both the UAE and Egypt, while a source says he privately sought a denial from the Emirati president, Jack Khoury and The Associated Press report. #Israel #October7pearlsandirritations.comNetanyahu asked UAE leader to deny October 7 warning report, source saysNetanyahu has repeatedly denied receiving warnings before 7 October. Now a source says he privately asked the UAE president to deny one of the accounts. 13929
Reposted by RobPup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 01/10/2026How about Labor be constructive with the environment and not keep approving massive fossil fuel projects you pernicious twat 1011023
Reposted by RobPeggy Sanders @peggysanders.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Like many, in 2022 & 2025, had hopes that Labor would use huge majority to put into place critical structural change. After dreadful years of Abbott, Morrison and Dutton LNP governments, people had high hopes. The shock of what The PM Albanese did with that trust has caused great harm. #auspol 2157
Reposted by RobJoe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This. It has always been this. A sitting American president did this. And because he did this, he should have been convicted and put behind bars. And the fact that we never held him accountable for these crimes will forever stain this country. And we may never recover from it.👇 893264109074
Reposted by Robstranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The same conflicted media & right wing parties who are now demanding the govt “slash spending” spent all year pushing for more spending on tax breaks for wealthy investors. Let’s be real: they love spending. They just hate funding things that actually matter. #auspol 518070
Reposted by RobRicky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This is what the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool looks like today after a $17M deliberate fuck up and the orange felon won’t stop until he destroys everything. Makes me sick to my stomach every day. 747104343450
Rob @huggybare.bsky.social · 29/09/2026A nation's morals matter. AUKUS shows pandering to America is our higher priority www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/29/a... The presence of nuclear weapons on Australian soil is a clear violation of our treaty obligations. Our governments plan to avoid learning of any transgressions is simply don’t ask.crikey.com.auA nation's morals matter. AUKUS shows pandering to America is our higher priorityIn seeking to become more aligned with the United States and its military, the Australian government has forfeited our chance to hold ourselves to a higher standard. 000
Reposted by RobGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Kind of funny how the RBA no longer talks about rising labour costs or wages. 1419041
Reposted by RobKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 29/09/2026Israel engaged in the demolition of a city with families still inside the buildings. Real life horror. 2266124
Reposted by RobGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Excellent question by Chris Kohler - will this rate rise actually do anything? Bullock says its not just about higher mortgages but it encourages people to save (oh my lord), also keeps house prices down so people don't feel as wealthy. But she says the most important impact is exchange rates 3914435
Reposted by RobPup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Obviously this form of sponsored propaganda shouldn’t be allowed in schools. What are the education departments doing FFS? www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...abc.net.auInside the fossil fuel industry's push into Australian classroomsAt least 260 educational programs in Australia are sponsored by fossil fuel companies, according to a report by a climate advocacy group. 99853
Reposted by Robstranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Tim Wilson insists we need to wait for at least two more Labor budgets until the LNP can simply provide the cost of any policy Ferguson “We’re going to wait two budgets until we get any detail from you…?”💥(election eve - again)🙄 Wilson is living proof that the Libs are a joke 3018039
Reposted by RobMichael Pascoe @michaelpascoe01.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The knackered NACC - doesn't know what corruption is, doesn't do anything when it's smacked in the face with it. No surprise is can't keep its own desk tidy. 22210
Reposted by Robjae holzman @jael.bsky.social · 28/09/2026they used to market themselves as a renewables developer now they’re building a data center and gas power on federal lands my latest scoop on one company’s self-confessed business evolution under trump for @heatmap.newsheatmap.newsScoop: Arevia Power’s ‘Evolution’ From Solar to Gas and Data CentersThe renewables developer is expanding its business to serve “our nation’s growing energy needs.” 23711
Reposted by RobTweeets of Dogs Automated @tweeetsofdogsauto.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Repost by @TweeetsOfDogs RT by @TweeetsOfDogs: If we're gonna make it, we've gotta make it together, right? 🐒🐶 Click to see original repost 4155
Reposted by RobMichael Pascoe @michaelpascoe01.bsky.social · 28/09/2026"Chris Minns is one of the most can-do people you’ll ever see,” V’landys said. Of course, it depends on who's asking him to do. 1210432
Reposted by RobJommy Tee @jommytee.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Had 2 FOIs rejected by the Attorney-General's Dept under the rarely used s26(2) - all docs totally exempt from FOI. The docs relate to interference by the former AG, on two seperate occasions, in the appointment process for NACC Dep Com positions. Have appealed both decisions. 813043
Reposted by RobPeter Anderson @zerogeewhiz.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I'm getting increasingly agitated where the ABC both sides a story in the interest of balance but uncritically repeats what Donald Trump says without even adding, "These claims have not been verified." 810116
Reposted by Rob🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 28/09/2026It’s a lot harder when you aren’t up against children, eh? 562330415
Reposted by RobMargaret Morgan 🇪🇺🇳🇱🇦🇺 @margaretmorgan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The base is used by the US for heavy bombers to attack Iran, thanks to a decision by Starmer earlier this year. This attack was thwarted by sheer chance. Not intelligence or surveillance, not by the UK or US authorities. A local farmer. Boggling incompetence. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live... 109226
Reposted by RobGreg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 28/09/2026We’re buying subs from the US because insane nutters on Govt think we need to defend ourselves against China, which the US is proposing to sell weapons to… 2119775
Reposted by RobPup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Just reflecting on how much criticism was made by conservatives over the last decade about Simon Holmes a Court using some of his money to help communities support candidates they chose (not him) versus this www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...abc.net.auRinehart allegedly tried to help recruit Liberal MP to join One NationOne Nation's billionaire backer Gina Rinehart allegedly attempted to help recruit a sitting federal Liberal MP at one of her holiday homes. 715373
Reposted by RobLilly @lillyull.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Guardian: ‘Hell on earth’ | Ukrainian forces are airdropping supplies to Russian-occupied Oleshky, where residents eat weeds to survive and bodies are left to be eaten by dogs because of the deadly threat of drones. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...theguardian.com‘Hell on earth’: last residents eat weeds to survive in Russian-occupied OleshkyUkrainian forces airdrop supplies to city where bodies are left to be eaten by dogs because of deadly risk from drones 085
Reposted by RobPup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 27/09/2026This is the logical extension of the ‘money for access’ model Labor, The Liberals and the National Party rely on for donations. If they think Gina using her money in this way is wrong, they should stop it at the root cause www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...abc.net.auRinehart allegedly tried to help recruit Liberal MP to join One NationOne Nation's billionaire backer Gina Rinehart allegedly attempted to help recruit a sitting federal Liberal MP at one of her holiday homes. 1228
Reposted by RobGnome De Plume (Sista Cate Ruth) ♿🎃👻💀🧛🏽♂️ @sistacatruthpurry.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Quite apart from anything else, organisations are supposed to lose their charity status if they campaign for any specific political party. #auspol 610357
Reposted by RobProfessor Euan Ritchie FAMS @euanritchie.bsky.social · 27/09/2026It’s entered the Aussie vernacular. Wharfie Time - “Becoming catastrophically confident approximately thirty seconds before everything collapses.” www.facebook.com/share/1HSKhe... 34814
Reposted by RobPup Fiction @pupfiction.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Just saw a snippet of Jane Hume doing ‘the only way to stop someone with a gun is someone else with a bigger gun’ argument re AI. FMD it’s difficult to know if she’s being that stupid on purpose or not #auspol 4458
Reposted by RobMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I think this shows how monumentally stupid JD Vance is, that he walked right into that. Anyone with any clue could have seen that set-up a mile away. 15947991159
Reposted by RobCharles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 27/09/2026What has not changed is the price Palestinian journalists paid for doing the job Israel would not let anyone else do. Hundreds of local journalists have been killed, more than in all wars combined since Vietnam. Three died together in January 2026, after the “ceasefire,” documenting a genocide. 09155
Reposted by RobInside Ukraine 🇺🇦 @insideukraine.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Israel: The oppression and massacres carried out by Israel are no longer going without consequences to the same extent, as a result of the diplomatic efforts that have been made. In other words, Israel now has to pay very heavy costs for every action it takes 14415
Reposted by RobNick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Haha they’re such small time grifters. A shed, ffs.theguardian.comOne Nation admits using party funds to build $56,000 shed on James Ashby’s private propertyEmail to members says money lent to a party-linked company to establish a micro distillery 1215845
Reposted by RobTim Baxter @timinclimate.naruresearch.com.au · 26/09/2026Energy nerd Christmas was yesterday, with the release of the Australia's official energy data for 2024–25. I think the share of Australia's gas being sent offshore hit a new all-time record high for the year, which is neat unless you are running an Aussie business or home that uses energy. 28232
