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Mike Simmonds

@smikesme.bsky.social
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Find some grass, sit on it, invite some people, stay there 🌳🌺🦋🐝🐞🐌🌾🍄🪷 I'm voting #greensnz convince me otherwise

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Benjamin Husstad-Nedberg @factforce.bsky.social · 4h
Prepare for the betrayal to worsen. The #US plans to lift sanctions on #Russia in exchange for personal gain for the administration. @theatlantic.com @shustry.bsky.social #Ukraine
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Trump’s Latest Appeal to Russia Could Outrage Even His Allies
Trump’s envoy wants to trade Russian political prisoners for U.S. sanctions relief, creating a path to business deals before the war in Ukraine ends.
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Shooti @bambooshooti.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
#ResistanceRoots Margaret Chung was born on this day in 1889 in Santa Barbara, Calif. She was a medical doctor and philanthropist who shattered racial, gender and social norms in the first half of the 20th century. Her life was defined by her unique role as a military recruiter during WWII. /1
Dr. Margaret “Mom” Chung. Chung rewrote the rules of what an Asian American woman, a physician and a civilian could achieve in 20th-century America. She broke institutional barriers in education and medicine, revolutionized healthcare access for marginalized women, and bridged the divide between Western medicine and traditional Chinatown cultures. Operating outside formal government channels, she built a massive, cross-branch network of military personnel, Hollywood icons and politicians. She served as a clandestine recruitment and vetting resource for the U.S. military. Her behind-the-scenes lobbying helped expand women’s right to serve in the U.S. armed forces. She was also a trailblazing queer icon who proved that strategic brilliance and unwavering patriotism could force even most conservative systems of her era to honor her.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Here's my closing remarks 💚
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Tim Lyons @picketer.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“391 people.” I could get double that in an hour to make a random TISM song the National Anthem.
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Today's questions from a definitely unbiased candidate debate: "Why are the Greens polling so well when you had someone who shoplifted at the start of the term?" "Why do you think people don't like Chloe Swarbrick so much?" I wish I was kidding.
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Joel Jenkins @boganintel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
'In a week of threats and walkouts, Australia looked like the pariah at a UNGA in disarray' My latest on the circus at the UNGA: '“Cracks have become canyons”' #auspol open.substack.com/pub/joeljenk...
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“Cracks have become canyons”
In a week of threats and walkouts, Australia looked like the pariah at a UNGA in disarray.
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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
From @chicago.suntimes.com: 'Broadview Six' judge raises specter of a ‘cover-up’ while pushing forward with inquiry chicago.suntimes.com/live/broadvi...
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'Broadview Six' judge raises specter of a ‘cover-up’ while pushing forward with inquiry: Live updates
U.S. District Judge April Perry said Thursday she’ll create a list of issues she wants further evidence on, with a special prosecutor still on the table. A key sticking point appears to be the disclos...
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amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Greg Bovino is named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by the family of Renée Good today. 
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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
U.S. District Judge April Perry is turning to the special prosecutor question — saying the former defendants don't "have any particular stake." Her questions will be for the government and attorneys for Sheri Mecklenburg.
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Matthew D. Taylor @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Hegseth also announced a new Office of Religious Affairs that will report directly to him, another tentacle of this effort. When will American news media actually interview experts around the world in religious nationalism & democracy to accurately report how perilous this is? 3/
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Antoinette Lattouf @antoinettelattouf.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.ettemedia.com/war-of-words... READ: An exclusive data analysis of 42 interviews conducted on ABC’s 7.30 on conflict zones — and what they tell us about the broadcaster's bias. (No paywall)
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The “Cornell 7” framing rubs me the same way described in this thread. We usually use that language for people falsely accused of crimes. Personally, I’ll be going back to “the Cornell gang rapists.”
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Kate Jackson @katejackson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
In corporate-law-land, there’s a lot of chatter about the SEC’s proposal to rescind rule 14a-8 - a rule that facilitated shareholder petitions to change company governance This is the latest in a trend to eviscerate shareholder rights. See eg TX’s new corp law, controlling shareholder rights etc
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Jonathan Green @greenj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
'super dooper intelligence' was probably taken.'
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Ryan CrawCour @ryan.crawcour.social · 29/09/2026
#nzpol ✅✅
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Anu @nofirstorder.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This isn't about an isolated fraternity house; it's about the permission structures men have built for each other. Having a man call out other men's complicity with this much honesty and clarity is rare and necessary. Thank you for writing this piece, @chadbourn.bsky.social
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Dr. Bradley Onishi @bradleyonishi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
New York City - this Thursday. I'll be with Emma Goldberg of the New York Times at NYU discussing American Caesar. 6pm near Washington Square.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“These cases are always treated in isolation by the media, a shocking incident, like a murder, borne of specific motivations. But they’re not like murders at all and they shouldn’t be seen as individual crimes — they’re symptomatic of a sickness in society that afflicts all countries everywhere.”
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The Man Problem
The Cornell Rape Case is a feature not a bug
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Mike Simmonds @smikesme.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
My god. Google maps is showing updated images of Gaza. I haven't cherry these locations. There are small pockets of standing structures but the vast majority of built up areas are just dust. I ain't religious but lots of mfs are going to hell for this
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Mike Simmonds @smikesme.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Hey chat, dis good?
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The Press @thepress.co.nz · 29/09/2026
Travellers in the Mackenzie will soon have to budget for toilet stops with a user-pays system to be installed at five public facilities under a district-wide toilet strategy.
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Councillors vote to flush free loos in Mackenzie
Travellers in the Mackenzie will soon have to budget for toilet stops with a user-pays system to be installed at five public facilities under a district-wide toilet strategy.
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Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa @sanjanah.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NZ's far-right, anti-science, anti-vaccine, disinfo, & conspiracy accounts (which demonstrate considerable imbrication through network bridging, & bonding effects) are increasingly vocal about Nov's general election, & influencing voting behaviours to dismiss, & decry Labour, & Greens. #nzpol
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Alexander Clarkson @aphclarkson.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The average length of Roman-Persian wars was 7-15 years. The average length of Ottoman-Persian wars was 5-10 years. Forever wars are not the exception, they're the norm.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
US social media companies are interfering in the Brazilian elections in favour of the Far Right’s Flávio Bolsonaro. Meta is the latest. It’s just blocked the campaign account of President Lula in the final stretch of the election.
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Meta restringe la cuenta de Lula y su partido alerta por posible injerencia extranjera
De cara a las elecciones en Brasil, Lula enfrenta a Meta por restringir su cuenta mientras su partido alerta por posible injerencia extranjera.
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Mike Simmonds @smikesme.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Ok, so when, not if, these assurances are not complied with who is going to be held accountable and what consequences will they face? Empty promises and no consequences for rent seekers but at least the homeless are getting moved on i guess 🤢🤬🖕 #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/regiona...
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Kon Karapanagiotidis @kkarapanagiotidis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
ASRC had TWO VANS STOLEN OVERNIGHT in Melbourne from our CATERING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. We are all so distressed and angry. Who robs a charity! Here’s are the license plates of the two white vans 👇🏼 and photos of them too➡️➡️➡️ Call 000 if spot them please 🙏🏼 Renault 🚐 is 1UO2YV Peugeot van 🚐 is 1QR 8PO
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Dr Blair Williams @blairwilliams26.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Rental laws are absolute BS that are geared to benefit landlords and steal more $$$ from renters. A family member has managed to buy a house (yay!!!) but has to break their lease. They just received an email specifying they basically have to prop up the landlord until they can find a new tenant.
As you are breaking your lease you will be liable for the following:

1.Rent until the date a new tenancy commences, or 4 weeks past the return of the keys.
.2.A Pro Rata portion of the letting fee for finding a new tenant for the owner.  
(Break Lease Fee)
3.A Pro Rata portion of any Advertising costs for a new tenant.
4.Any other costs under original lease vacating conditions.
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Mike Simmonds @smikesme.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Hmmmm, how desperate is trump to get his name on buildings 🤔
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
At the Hamilton PSA debate, candidates were asked about disability NZF: Incoherent answer Labour: We don't have a policy announced Opportunities: We have no policy whatsoever Me: this govt's attacks on the disabled community are unacceptable, here's our policy, it was co-written by disabled people
The Green Party will build an Aotearoa where disabled people are valued and they and their whānau live with dignity and autonomy. An Aotearoa where disabled people and whānau have access to the services they need — like transport and good quality housing — means everyone can thrive in caring communities. 

Our current laws, policies and social norms mean disabled people are often denied the same rights as others and are excluded from places and activities non-disabled people take for granted. These barriers are often worse for tāngata whaikaha Māori and for disabled people from marginalised communities. 

The current Government has made it harder for disabled people to access the support they deserve and which enables them to participate equally in life and their communities. 

The Green Party is ambitious in its plan to create a more accessible Aotearoa by building on the Enabling Good Lives framework and grounding our approach in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our approach will operate on a high-trust model and apply to all disabled people, including those with disabling conditions who do not currently access support. The Green Party is committed to an Aotearoa where disabled people and whānau thrive in caring communities.
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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Class solidarity by tech freaks
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Mike Simmonds @smikesme.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I'm sure there will be consequences for the oligarchs this time 🙃 www.bbc.com/news/article...
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OpenAI bots meddled with US government agencies, including SEC and Census
OpenAI said its bots access public data from the US Census and the Securities and Exchange Commission, which looks over US stocks and investors
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"AI bots do not have a legal personality and can’t go to jail. But who is to be held responsible for their criminal acts?" @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social #auspol #openAI michaelwest.com.au/criminal-bot...
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Criminal bots. When AI goes rogue, who goes to jail? - Michael West
Artificial Intelligence bots do not have a legal personality and can’t go to jail. But who is to be held responsible for their criminal acts?
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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A sorta odd request. I’m looking for an artistic cartographer or an illustrator to commission to make a cute, useful street map of an actually existing village. Searching the internet produces a bunch of fantasy map specialists and AI slop, which isn’t quite it. Know anyone? (This is paid, ofc.)
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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Watching this and thinking yet again about how Israel's mass killing in Gaza was facilitated by US-origin warplanes and munitions—military materiel the Biden administration kept flowing despite knowing how it would be used and over the objections of USG human rights and war crimes experts.
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Agatha Chocolats @agathachocolats.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In six words or fewer, write a story about this photo. #sixwordstory #WritingCommunity
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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Didn't expect the bloke who does a Nazi salute and promotes racists to run a company full of racists.
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Mike Simmonds @smikesme.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
More AI consequence free law breaking bullshit www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/1...
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OpenAI hacked Medicare portal, Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed an AI agent hacked into an Australian Medicare data portal earlier this year.
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Mike Simmonds @smikesme.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Sign our open letter to Karen Chhour on protecting children action.greens.org.nz/childrenspro...
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Open letter to Karen Chhour
Sign our open letter to Karen Chhour on protecting children
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amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Capitol Police on bikes cleared a perimeter for Mitch McConnell as he left his house to go to work today.
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amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Put together some videos and thoughts about the Kennedy Center, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and Donald Trump's multi-million dollar quest to make these statues gold.
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The Kennedy Center: Trump’s New Reflecting Pool
Making DC Gold and Beautiful
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Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Buckle up
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Good Trailcams @goodtrailcams.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Bhen Goodsir @bhengoodsir.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Right now, 13% of shops in Auckland and up to 15% in Wellington are sitting completely empty. Yet commercial rents haven’t dropped in two years. Why? Because the current system protects commercial property values over vibrant, thriving communities.
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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In Australia, participation in the democratic process is compulsory. michaelwest.com.au/democracys-despa…
Democracy’s despair. New donation laws to entrench Uniparty powerIn Australia, participation in the democratic process is compulsory.They were voted on by a collusion between them as the Coalition and Labor handled the baton back and forth against muted interjection from troublesome independents and minor parties. That callow inspiration came at a time when independents were on the rise and One Nation was a meElectoral funding preferencing the parties
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Russel Norman @russelnorman.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Now do the oil industry
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Dr Dean Knight @drdeanknight.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Saturday afternoon in Parliament and legislation is being passed under urgency that has the potential to adversely affect our protest rights.
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Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle @dytsras.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I think I'll go pick up @bradleyonishi.bsky.social new book "American Caesar" today, because the way things have been moving..... I need some insight
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amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Sign up for my newsletter now so that you don’t miss videos from tonight’s Kennedy Center protest tomorrow, or my article about Brandon Gill on Sunday.
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Mike Rothschild @rothschildmd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Happy 3rd birthday to Jewish Space Lasers! Obviously, releasing a slightly more lighthearted book about the Rothschilds and antisemitism a few weeks before 10/7 was not in the marketing plan. But I'm proud of the book, and it's had a long tail - sadly. www.amazon.com/Jewish-Space...
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Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories: Rothschild, Mike: 9781685890643: Amazon.com: Books
Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories [Rothschild, Mike] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of ...
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today's GOP summarized in a photo
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