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Loz

@lozzy2024.bsky.social
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Retired educator trying to fathom recent global events! Interested in politics, social justice, humans and other species.

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
The Library of Congress got caught quietly altering its online display of the Constitution, removing Sections 9 and 10 of Article I. Trump's least favorite sections which guarantees the right to challenge unlawful detention and requires the government to justify confinement.
Trump shredding the constitution in the middle of fifth avenue, MAGA silently watches on the sidelines.
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
I hope everyone (incl. the Palestine Action Group organisers) will be surprised by the crowd numbers attending the #MarchForHumanity #SaveGaza March tomorrow. I hope the numbers attending will be so huge it terrifies Albo into real action. #auspol #SanctionIsrael #IsraeliWarCrimes #GazaGenocide
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Hey, remember that government WASTE Elon Musk complained about? Is he complaining about this nearly $10 million in obvious WASTE?
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
What would Trump do if this song went viral today?
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Hounds, “The Ballad of Jeff and Donny”
YouTube video by Seth Abramson
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Mary Lou Fraser Gargas @loulou712203.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
So is killing 14m on purpose be considered mass murder? Trump librarians asking….. www.yahoo.com/news/usaid-c...
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USAID cuts may cause over 14 million additional deaths by 2030, study says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Deep funding cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development and its potential dismantling could result in more than 14 million additional deaths by 2030, according to rese...
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Denise Difficult-Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
And of course the news reader said the words 'liver disease' with a charming smile and moved onto the next story. It stopped me in my tracks! Haven't seen the recall reported anywhere else. Do we need to be speaking about our food standards?? #auspol
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Mark Kenny nails it “No one mentions the fact that Israel is also a nuclear power, that it’s not even a signatory to the Non-proliferation Treaty. It doesn’t observe the safeguards of the IAEA.” “I mean, that just doesn’t get mentioned.”💥 #ABCInsiders
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ThatIngrid @thatingrid.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Read it READ IT read it
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Jonathan Green @greenj.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
One of his best.
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Mr.Kranky @mrkranky.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
The fact that Israeli warplanes are still bombing the hell out of Iran after the supposed end of the Iranian nuclear program sort of confirms this was never about the nuclear program, doesn’t it The Israelis just wanted to kill a ton of Iranians and destroy their infrastructure
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Excellent by Allan Behm, as usual - not afraid to speak truth to power. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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As the US chooses destruction over diplomacy in Iran, Australia has to decide between principle and prostration | Allan Behm
Australia, like Little Sir Echo, whimpers after the world’s premier bully bombs the ‘bully of the Middle East’
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
This is another way of saying that, per usual, Trump is making life and death decisions—ones that could destabilize the planet—on a whim, exhibiting the maturity of a child. It doesn't matter what your political affiliation is, we need serious people in office and he isn't one.
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David Milner @davemilbo.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Here's me. "WMD 2.0 is so half-arsed, be embarrassed for people falling for it" With two excellent new cartoons from @fionakatauskas.bsky.social. Peace.
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WMD 2.0 is so half-arsed, be embarrassed for people falling for it - The Shot
America and Israel are rolling out a rerun of old war propaganda, and it's embarrassing. Your media and government are again lying to you.
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Israel is waging unprovoked war—a war crime. Its first claim—on fake evidence the U.S. disputes—was that its war crime and the thousands of civilian deaths it’ll cause was necessary because (for the 29th year in a row—not a typo) Iran is "close" to a nuclear bomb. Now they’re moving the goalposts.
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
The Netanyahu Regime is out of control and out of its mind. This is the most deranged Israeli politics has been in my lifetime. Whatever sickness infected parts of America has infected Israel also. There’s a sadism—a bloodlust—behind Israeli policy that has nothing to do with Judaism or goodness.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 18/06/2025
Trump has no strategy with @politicsjoe.bsky.social youtu.be/zsRvCiXOXCs?...
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Donald Trump has changed the world forever. This is how | Anne Applebaum interview
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 18/06/2025
"The government sacrificed sovereignty to get security & it looks like we're going to lose both." @turnbullmalcolm.bsky.social & @emmashortis.bsky.social lay out the problems with the AUKUS deal. "The only people we can truly count on are each other: Australians." #auspol 🎧 theaus.in/4e6moCB
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Australia's media just salivates over the slaughter of Muslims. Apparently, killing Iranians will make up for killing Gazans.
A truly disgusting op-ed by the now executive director of the Centre of Independent Studies - a bullshit llibertarian fart tank - Michael Stutchbury

"By attacking Iran’s nukes, Israel changes the question
After being lambasted by the West for the suffering of Palestinians, Israel has a chance to rebuild its battered standing by focusing on its ultimate enemy."
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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Target. My @smh cartoon.
Single frame. Gaza. Destruction zone including distant Palestinian flag on a heap of rubble, a distant fire. A few wanderers. Foreground, two skinny kids sitting, one with phone, one with bag and pot. First scary: “Wow. Israelis able to take out specific targets in Iran with incredible accuracy…” other kid says “Just like here.”
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 16/06/2025
Australia has an opportunity to get out of AUKUS. We should take it. We ask the Albanese Government to prioritise Australia's interests and security, and to join the UK and the US Governments in undertaking an independent parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS. ✍️ Add your name: theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
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Fiona Katauskas @fionakatauskas.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Important to know www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Australia’s claim that Israel has a right to defend itself against Iran is inconsistent with our rules-based order | Ben Saul
While Australia rightly urges de-escalation, it also fails to condemn Israel’s attack on Iran
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lloydois @lloydois.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
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Notes from an Occupation | Marilynne Robinson
America is an occupied country, ruled by partisans hostile to democracy.
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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 12/06/2025
Read the full article ⤵ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Conceived in secrecy and born in haste, Aukus is on its last legs. When will Labor call the undertaker? | Allan Behm
Now that the US has effectively made the decision for us, Australia could plan and build the submarines it needs
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Ariel Bogle @arielbogle.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
The first stories from our five-month investigation: Scouring coronial findings from 248 deaths, we found a staggering 57 Australians have killed themselves in the past two decades using hanging points in prisons that authorities knew about but failed to remove www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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‘Astounding’ negligence revealed: governments turn blind eye to staggering prison death toll
Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds 57 inmates across Australia killed themselves using ligature points that authorities knew about but failed to remove
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lloydois @lloydois.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Gavin Newsom speaks for the world. Who would have thought this would have been the opposition leader the world needs right now but I'm fucked if I can see anyone else talking truth to power like Gavin is here www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUTy...
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Gavin Newsom RIPS Trump for LA Catastrophe in Fiery New Interview
YouTube video by Pod Save America
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Denise Difficult-Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
I feel trapped. Looking for a way out #auspol
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Marles is just gagging to send Australians to fight in another American war. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Richard Marles welcomes US commitment to Indo-Pacific in face of China’s military buildup
Speaking at Shangri-La Dialogue, defence minister urges regional nations to contribute to security amid concerns around ‘costly and destabilising’ Trump tariffs
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 25/05/2025
It should not be controversial to say that the starvation of Gaza’s children is wrong, @julieebeck.bsky.social argues:
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It Should Not Be Controversial to Plead for Gaza’s Children
Israel’s limits on aid have put the region at “critical risk of famine.” Help is within reach. But it’s not enough—and it’s arriving too slowly.
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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Posting here because the other place is a toxic cesspit - and you don't have to donate! Just taking the time to engage with the Institute's work is more than enough and we are very grateful. If you do choose to donate - thank you sincerely. Take care of you x
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AusPoast @daryltractor.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
I just watched the full version of this story and it’s one of the most sickening things I’ve ever seen. ABC had to start it with a content warning because it contained such distressing images of malnourished and injured children.
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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 26/05/2025
Australian PM Albanese says Israel’s blockade of aid into Gaza is ‘an outrage’
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Australian PM Albanese says Israel’s blockade of aid into Gaza is ‘an outrage’
Anthony Albanese says Netanyahu government ‘excuses’ for stopping critical food and medical supplies are ‘completely untenable’ * Australia news live: latest politics updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Israel’s blockade of aid into Gaza is “an outrage”, Anthony Albanese has said, calling the Israeli government’s “excuses” for stopping critical food and medical supplies “completely untenable”. Prime minister Albanese says he last week told Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, of Australia’s deep concern over the blocking of aid into the Palestinian territory. The United Nations says the entire population of Gaza is facing famine and that Israel’s 80-day blockade of supplies may constitute “the cruelest phase of this cruel conflict”. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
I find myself completely unable to function today. I’ve seen a child surrounded by the flames of what was her family home. Starving babies. Defeated, broken men. Women cradling their shrouded children. It’s too much. And yet I still have to hear ‘but Hamas..’ FUCK OFF. Israel is committing genocide
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 26/05/2025
BREAKING: An Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter has killed at least 25 Palestinians, mostly women and children, Gaza's Health Ministry said. The school was hit three times while people slept, setting their belongings ablaze, they added.
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Israeli strike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza kills 25, medics say
An Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in the Gaza Strip has killed at least 25 people, mostly women and children, according to the territory’s Health Ministry.
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Alastair Campbell @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
At @hayfestival.bsky.social with Yulia Navalnaya. Not many people get standing ovations before and after their event but she did. Pleasure and privilege to interview her about Patriot, Alexei Navalny’s final words. Both of them models of courage and hope
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Rod Campbell @rodcampbell.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Absolutely cracking new report from @ieefainstitute.bsky.social @adenisryan.bsky.social Japanese gas companies on-sell more Australian gas than Australian domestic use. Read it and weep. Big gas is taking the piss. 1/2 @australiainstitute.org.au ieefa.org/resources/ho...
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
A victory for common sense is just around the corner... www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/wha...
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Brexit reset deal predicted to boost UK economy 'by £25 billion per year'
As Keir Starmer prepares to announce his third international trade agreement of the month, the Brexit reset deal looks like a gamechanger.
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Ronni🧂Salt @ronnisalt.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
People reacting to the She Matters mural in Hosier Lane, Melbourne. The mural contains the names & faces of 128 Australian women killed since Jan 1, 2024 This is the work of Sherele Moody of #FemicideWatch Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support/ Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2/
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Shiannon Corcoran @shiannonc.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Tim Wilson has already started up his superannuation tax war with Labor Tim Wilson as usual won’t tell u the facts.. Fact: Superannuation over $3m will be taxed at a higher rate & only the amount above $3m Fact: Big super amounts are a tax haven for rich ppl www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
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Misleading fear campaigns may kill Labor’s superannuation changes. But here are the real numbers | Greg Jericho
Increasing the tax rate on superannuation balances above $3m would affect less than 1% of the population – and yet it is still unlikely to pass
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Excellent headline
Front page of SMH: “War criminal loses case”
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Fiona Katauskas @fionakatauskas.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
This is psychotic. The people consciously doing this are evil
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lloydois @lloydois.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
'the reality is that all we’ve seen is a modest retreat from complete, destructive insanity to seriously harmful madness' open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
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The Trade War Isn’t Over
Look at the numbers, not the vibes
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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 17/05/2025
Israel launches major new Gaza offensive – Middle East crisis live
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Israel launches major new Gaza offensive – Middle East crisis live
After killing more than 100 Palestinians with strikes on Gaza, Israel says it plans to ‘achieve all the goals of the war’ Gaza’s civil defence agency said strikes on Friday killed 108 people, mostly women and children, and some officials in the Palestinian territory put the number killed by Israeli attacks in recent days as high as 250 or 300. At least 48 bodies were taken to the Indonesian hospital in northern Gaza, and 16 to Nasser hospital after strikes on the outskirts of the central town of Deir al-Balah and the southern city of Khan Younis, health officials said. Continue reading...
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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Grift by the hour www.nytimes.com/2025/05/12/u...
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Auction to Dine With Trump Creates Foreign Influence Opportunity
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
This isn’t a good idea even if the plane was being donated to the U.S. government. But Trump GETS TO KEEP THE PLANE??? It’s simply a cash payment to Trump in exchange for favors. Just wildly illegal.
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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
What an idiot
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Shooti @bambooshooti.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
#ResistanceRoots Today in history, 1945: German troops lay down their arms and the war in Europe is over. People throughout Europe, the Soviet Union, the U.S. and the British Empire put out flags and banners and crowded the streets to celebrate the victory of the Allies over fascism. /1
Throngs of people celebrating V-E Day, May 8, 1945. Photo credit: Bettmann Archive/Getty Images.
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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Paul Keating has commented on Ed Husic’s exclusion from the new Albanese ministry, making the point that it’s showing contempt for the Muslim community who supported Labor
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