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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

What a difference a year makes.

Screenshot of a post by derek guy on X comparing two statements attributed to Elon Musk at different times. The post contrasts a February 2025 quote opposing U.S. involvement in regime change with a January 2026 congratulatory message to President Trump praising a victory as a message to dictators. Below the text is a collage of three images: on the left, a video still of Elon Musk speaking directly to camera indoors while wearing a dark shirt; on the top right, a screenshot of a social media post showing a person in military-style gear holding a firearm, with text referencing Nicolás Maduro aboard a U.S. ship; and on the bottom right, an image of a U.S. flag with text from a White House post reading “God bless the United States military.”

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I know it’s exhausting. I know you’re sick to death of Trump. I am, too. But as he revealed yesterday, there is no limit to what Trump will do to assert his power. Your activism, courage, and attention are needed now more than ever. robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-t…

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Sunday thought: Even worse

Friends,

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 03/01/2026

Trump campaigned on an “America First” platform. Now he wants to "run" Venezuela? 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable. Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.

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cloudshouter1.eurosky.social @cloudshouter1.eurosky.social · 17/12/2025

Can’t help but wonder, with the awful carnage of Bondi, if this would be a good time to look at not only defunding universities as suggested by The Special Envoy, we also look at defunding private religion based schools. Use the money for mandatory lessons in critical thinking

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Liz Hicks @lizhicks.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

“The premier and his government are using a moment of anger and grief to rush through new laws that attack our democratic rights. This is a despicable display of political opportunism that undermines our democracy” www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...

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The NSW premier’s outrageous rhetoric on peaceful protests sows division in our community. It’s unbecoming of his office | Timothy Roberts

The antisemitic attack in Bondi was an act of hate-fuelled violence. Rushing through regressive laws in such distressing times is poor leadership – and dangerous

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Jannicans @jannicans.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

So when will the defining moment be in response to the number of women killed by partners each and every day. ALL violence is abhorrent.

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NPR @npr.org · 04/01/2026

NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.

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Jan. 6, 2021: A visual archive of the Capitol attack

NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 03/01/2026

Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"

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Pestilence @pestilence4all.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

How is the Mango Mussolini running Venezuela any different than Maduro? Well, the Orange Anus will now be able to take bribes and extort any corporation that wants to do business in Venezuela.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Swalwell: He couldn't run a casino, and now he's going to run a country in South America while he fails to run a country in North America?

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Local man looks to move to The Netherlands after heartwarming encouragement from the internet "if you love bikes so much just move to Holland"

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Local man looks to move to The Netherlands after heartwarming encouragement from the internet "if you love bikes so much just move to Holland"
HAMILTON, ON - The parent of 2 who only casually bikes and just thought kids should be able to bike to school never considered the very easy task of upending the entire family's life, moving to a new country where they didn't know anyone and finding jobs and housing. "I always just assumed maybe making change where we lived was an option.....Just want to thank those helpful social media accounts with no pictures and lots of random letters and american flags in their handle for the push our family needed."

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

life imitating art...

Wag the Dog › Film synopsis
Two weeks prior to reelection, the United States president lands in the middle of a sex scandal. In need of outside help to quell the situation, presidential adviser Winifred Ames (Anne Heche) enlists the expertise of spin doctor Conrad Brean (Robert De Niro), who decides a distraction is the best course of action. Brean approaches Hollywood producer Stanley Motss (Dustin Hoffman) to help him fabricate a war in Albania -- and once underway, the duo has the media entirely focused on the war.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Isn't it odd that the United States has enough money to suddenly run Venezuela, but not enough to run our own country? There is always cash in the piggy bank for bombs to kill people, but never for healthcare to keep them alive.

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Senator David Shoebridge @davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Parliamentary Friends of AUKUS group sponsored by lobbying firm with high-profile defence clients - AUKUS is a siren call for grifters, tapping into billions of dollars flowing from the federal government to weapons manufacturers, consultants and spivs. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...

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Parliamentary Friends of Aukus group sponsored by lobbying firm with high-profile defence clients

Exclusive: Greens condemn sponsorship of group’s launch by Precision Public Affairs, which represents clients with lucrative contracts with the Australian government

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Spectral Phoenix 🇦🇺🐈🐈 @spectral-phoenix.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

And no more alliance unless our govt is also into genocide and unprovoked invasions. #BoycottUSA End #AUKUS

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Michael Dowling aka MeckeringBoy @meckeringboy.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

UK you have been warned. Take note. 👇

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Dr Alan Nixon @alangnixon.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

#ClimateTrials Vs #ClimateCriminals Exports still hurt #Australia because #ClimateChange is global. Hence #Scope3 emissions are key to real accountability.

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Sandy Horne @sandyhorne.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

A blue-banded bee. These gorgeous tiny native bees zip around joyfully and are exceptionally hard to photograph. Love their stripey blue bums 😆 Clare Valley, South Australia.

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Mike @bikeymikey70.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Give this a watch, if you haven’t already seen it, on ABC iView Another great show that will have you laughing and crying

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Kaz Cooke @kazcooke.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Melbourne & Geelong facing likely water restrictions means Victorian councils should reject all new AI-fiddling & other private data centres which use vast amounts of water for no good reason. We need our trees & gardens.

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@GAYCARBOYS @gaycarboys.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

2025 Worst Car Trends: Why Modern Tech Is Killing Vehicle Longevity Are modern cars built to be disposable? We analyze 2025's worst car trends, from unrepairable Mercedes cylinder heads and Nissan VC-Turbo failures to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.

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2025 Worst Car Trends: Why Modern Tech Is Killing Vehicle Longevity

Are modern cars built to be disposable? We analyze 2025's worst car trends, from unrepairable Mercedes cylinder heads and Nissan VC-Turbo failures to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 01/01/2026

As climate disasters become more frequent, fewer Australians will be able to insure their homes. Add your name to the call for a climate disaster levy ✍️ nb.australiainstitute.org.au/climat…

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Kate-Eviva @kate-eviva.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Please @davidshoebridge.bsky.social and @davidpocock.bsky.social can we investigate this? My sense is we need to mitigate #insurance profiteering or kicking the can down the road with super. #auspol

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Cyclo 🇨🇴 🚲🇵🇸🏴‍☠️🇦🇺 @padreilpadrone.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

BTW, the bird shown in the video is an Australian Bustard, not a bush turkey. Still a protected species, probably even less common than the bush turkey (brush turkey). canberrabirds.org.au/birds/austra...

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Australian Bustard - Canberra Birds

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Tim @tdc24.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

The Northern Rivers Rail Trail "...has welcomed more than 200,000 visitors in its first two years, exceeding early ... projections ..." "Since opening, the Tweed section has received multiple tourism, heritage & engineering awards at state & national level." timesnewsgroup.com.au/byroncoastti...

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Tweed Rail Trail in Top 10 TripAdvisor global attractions - Byron Coast Times

Tweed Rail Trail attracts 200,000 visitors, earning major tourism awards while boosting accessibility and cycling tourism across the region.

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Tim @tdc24.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

"Both sides of politics – who, by the way, have failed to offer solutions to deal with the tobacco and GST fiascos – are more interested in fighting each other than dealing with the budget problems created by both of them." www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...

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Up in smoke: How one budget burnt a $115 billion hole in the nation’s finances

It’s now clear two decisions by Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg in 2018-19 have created huge fiscal headaches for all taxpayers.

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Paul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Dangerous individual alert ⚠️ 📢

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Tim @tdc24.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Applies in 🇦🇺 too

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Market concentration → Less competition → Higher prices for consumers → Corporate profits at 70-year high → Record stock buybacks → Higher shareholder value → More power for corporations and the rich. How do we fight back? Break up monopolies and rebuild union power.

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Samuel Spade @samspade1941.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Haha Hmmm These questions are so difficult....for Americans.... #uspol #cdnpoli #ukpol #auspol

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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Over his 48 year public service career Dennis Richardson developed a highly-tuned sense of the direction of Canberra’s political winds. Since retiring in 2017, he’s been a highly paid roving insider. Independent #Bondi inquiry? Hardly @albomp.bsky.social! #OnThePublicTeat #auspol

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Is Albo's 'Richardson Review' into Bondi independent or for a roving insider? - Michael West

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed calls for a Royal Commission into the Bondi attacks. Is the Richardson inquiry independent?

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Greg Todd @1gregtodd.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Tatiana Schlossberg, Kennedy Daughter Who Wrote of Her Cancer, Dies at 35. An environmental journalist and child of Caroline Kennedy, she recently wrote of her battle with leukemia in The New Yorker, drawing worldwide sympathy. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...

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Tatiana Schlossberg, Kennedy Daughter Who Wrote of Her Cancer, Dies at 35

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Webanalyst @webanalyst.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

I will never be able to forgive South African born Elon Musk for the damage he & DOGE did to our government. He is clearly a racist elitist who does not care about less fortunate people. I will therefore never buy a Tesla or any other product from a Musk company. Repost if you agree. #BlueCrew

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