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Wiley-Weka

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Obstreperous rabble-rouser from New Zealand, where I live. PhD in Cynicism and Snark. Keen interest in everything I follow kind, intelligent people, devoted to truth not truthiness Slava Ukraini

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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Today, my Honey and I traveled to the beautiful township of Matakana and got matching tattoos. We chose a Sailer Jerry inspired design, with each others initials in the center of the heart. My right arm and his left, so we are always together No going back...
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
I have just heard a podcaster declare the Scottish Independence Referendum was orchestrated by malign Russian actors with the goal of breaking up the UK. Particularly because the British nuclear submarine fleet is based in Scotland. I curious to hear what Scots think about this 😇
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Im going to say something unpopular to my American friends The West Without America, WWA, can't trust you any more. We just dont know quite how to separate from you, but separate we will It's not just the current rush of blood to the head, it's the entrenchment of some very shaky values
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
ICE is apparently trying to pose as Uber drivers, tradesmen and ordinary non-ICE people. They are even wearing whistles to blend in and catch people out. I'm posting a link on there to an Instagram reel. www.instagram.com/reel/DT7BKsc...
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
About the ICE shooting and non violent resistance Ghandi wrote of non violence that it was the ONLY tool that could be used against the British in India, because the only thing the British had was violence. The same is true here. ICE only has violence, it doesn't have compassion or generosity
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
1/2 Im coming out on record I am ANTI FASCIST America is now a rogue state * interfering in other countries elections *upholding with cash imputs illiberal regimes *defying International law, by firing on vessels in International Waters *deporting suspects to foreign countries without trial
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Americans! Start chanting GESTAPO!! GESTAPO!! GESTAPO!! WHO YOU GOT? GESTAPO! WHERE YOU GO? GESTAPO!! While filming them as you do
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
I have been listening to this podcast on the Salem Witch Trials. A history podcast put our by Noiser. One of the "A Short History Of" series It has a lot of relevance for today's times, when Trump is attacking the rule of law by introducing junk science and lies open.spotify.com/episode/0cTk...
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The Salem Witch Trials
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Dr. Peter Salerno posted this clip on Instagram. I very much like his calm, analytical, and SCIENCE based approach to mental health concerns. He recently posted this clip commenting on the culture wars. I encourage you to check it out. 🌷 www.instagram.com/reel/DOg1sJc...
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
I'm looking at Trump and MAGA all wrong I used to think MAGA chose Trump as their champion. I realise it is the other way around. Trump looked at the MAGA type and decided he really liked their stupidity, their spite, their narrow, parochial racism and their greed and decided to woo them.
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
An American sniper in Isreal kills brothers and can't understand why their father would try to collect the bodies and killed him too. Evil has a name: Daniel Raab. He is not the only one, there are many like him. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
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The Gaza family torn apart by IDF snipers from Chicago and Munich
Five-month investigation reveals how four members of one family were shot and killed in a single day and highlights a pattern in which Israeli troops target unarmed civilians
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), said on Saturday that “the manmade famine in Gaza has been largely shaped by the deliberate attempts to replace” UN aid systems with a contentious, US and Israeli-backed group called the GHF.
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
What THE HELL is Kash Patel doing in New Zealand, lurking in Parliament?! Why won't the government say, who is he here to see? Lying and secrets again from this government 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
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Not so top secret: FBI boss Kash Patel spotted at Parliament
An eagle-eyed Newstalk ZB journalist on his second day in the job spotted the boss of the FBI loitering in the bowels of Parliament. But no one from the Government will say if or why he’s here.
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Ursula, do you think you could "Fuck all the way off!" to this idiot? Would we take this shit from Russia or China? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Trump tells Europe to ‘get your act together’ on immigration before US-EU trade talks
Ursula von der Leyen will meet with US president on Sunday, who describes ‘20 sticking points’ in negotiations
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
If Donald Trump wants to know how hard it is to fight your own citizens, he could talk to Starmer about the Troubles. The Irish never gave in, but there was bloodshed The Americans won't either. And there will be bloodshed
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
The nature of our world is any country can inflict any suffering on any other, without sanctions Starving people waiting for food aid fired on by those dispensing food aid. Atrocity on atrocity. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Witnesses describe ‘horror’ after Israeli forces fire at Palestinians waiting for aid trucks
At least 51 people killed and hundreds wounded in Khan Younis as they sought food supplies, says Gaza health ministry
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
The seven most terrifying words your husband can text you.... Shall I do it? I'm doing it I want to scream NOOOOOOO Followed by an unreasonable number of exclamation points !!!!!
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Coming in from fishing. The sea is like glass. I wouldn't be dead for quids
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
In New Zealand, we women of a certain age pride ourselves on our scone making, (biscuits to Americans). Recently I feel my international reputation as a scone maker has been impugned. So rather fight fire with fire, here is evidence. Cheese scones....with plum jam.
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Isreal attacks Iran nuclear sites, out of the blue. No diplomacy. Iran retaliated. Isreal says the retaliation is crossing a red line because of civilian deaths. A war between two very polished liars. War: the most reliable boomerang www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Iranian missiles hit Tel Aviv as Netanyahu warns attack on Iran ‘just the beginning’
Israel says Iran has fired up to 100 missiles in retaliation for surprise assault as both sides threaten escalating hostilities
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
You have to remember, to Republicans, being disrespectful " is violent. And almost anything can count as disrespectful.
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AnthropoceneMPG 🌊 @anthropocenempg.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
#HandsOff!osAngeles #LAWhereWeHoldTheLine
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
I have always said Kiwis can do anything. All 5 million of us agree on this. To a lesser degree, Australians can .... do lots of impressive things I was blown away to hear an Australian explain economics to Charlie Sykes. Plug for the day open.spotify.com/episode/4bO1...
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Justin Wolfers: Tacos, Tariffs, and the Taquito Economy
To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes · Episode
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
When these guys are pleased....it's a problem www.npr.org/2025/04/30/n...
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Heritage Foundation president on Trump's first 100 days
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kevin Roberts — president of the Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank behind Project 2025 — about the Trump administration's recent actions.
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Maybe check you have the right house? How hard can that be? www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/...
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U.S.-citizen family 'traumatized' after ICE raided their Oklahoma home in search of someone else
A mother and her daughters had their phones, laptops and cash life savings confiscated as part of a search warrant issued for other people.
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Reagan (in)famously said....I'm from the Government, and I am here to help To someone who lived in a liberal democracy (panty bunchers, please seek out the definition) fear seemed a hysterical interpretation of the real situation. For Americans, this is no longer hysterical.
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
China has been on a charm offensive, touring South East Asia. Saying I'm a good guy, get into bed with me!! 1) Remember how China monsters SE Asia on a regular basis? 2) China is not a good guy, put down the gin and LOOK 3) Why can't Europe have confidence in itself? Why does it need an ally?
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
A man of genuine humility. Bless you, Brother Francis.
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Can someone please explain Why do the Republicans care about the maga base? They are never going to vote Democrats, so they are a captive vote, right?
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stovedoorkosen.bsky.social @stovedoorkosen.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
This
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Swedish moose migration, anyone? www.svtplay.se/video/jn4VqB...
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
The state of Isreal, NOT Jews worldwide, but the State of Isreal executed, one by one, paramedic in Gaza People who's only "crime" was to care and love their fellow man. People who uphold the highest ethics in Judaism Shot in the head and buried in a mass grave www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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Postmortems of rescue workers killed in Gaza show ‘gunshots to head and torso’
Findings likely to increase pressure on Israel to give a full account of incident amid accusations of war crime
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
I keep being shocked by America's descent, but this takes the biscuit Withdrawing legal assistance for migrant children. I'm done with you, America. The divorce is final. I'm being really nice here You are beyond saving, deservedly apnews.com/article/trum...
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Trump administration cuts legal help for migrant children traveling alone
The Trump administration is ending a key program providing legal help to migrant children entering the country alone, raising concerns they'll be forced to navigate the complex legal system alone.
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Tony Hafoka Ao NZ TON @ahafoka.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Hmmm let's see of this appears in the Dive Sky feed. Here's a few sea-related pictures from over the years 🤿🌊
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Christopher Mootham @chrismootham.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
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Germany Turns Plastic Waste into 3D Printing Thread
Germany is turning plastic waste into 3D printing filament to help tackle climate change and reduce landfill waste.
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Does anyone remember the spat that the US and China had when a US fighter jet collided with a Chinese one in 2001? The US jet was downed and the crew were detained. The Chinese pilot died
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Further proof, if it's needed that small furry animals have a peculiar hold on humans
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Purple isn't real...we make it up in our brains www.popularmechanics.com/science/a643...
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Purple Isn’t Real, Science Says. Your Brain Is Just Making It Up.
You might say it’s just a pigment of your imagination
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
The tariffs are a type of terrorism If tariffs were actually enacted, it would push millions into poverty, and such consequences would be wide ranging and severe. For one man to hold the world hostage in this way and bring fear on millions for wicked ends is utterly unconscionable.
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
A friend's son has brought his American wife and come back to New Zealand to live. They have escaped the coming revolution they tell me. They are thankful to be home, where they are loved, welcomed and wanted America, you lost 2 great people. We have them now. They belong with us. Your loss
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Why doesn't this ever happen to me?!?
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
And now for something completely different
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
I tried this on my girl 🤭 Knock knock Who's there? Hike Hike who? Daughter unawares Mom waiting with baited breath Sets the perfect trap 😆 🤣 I'm evil, I know it
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Palestinian paramedics found executed, in a mass graves, their hands or legs were tied I'm numb www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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Palestinian paramedics shot by Israeli forces had hands tied, eyewitnesses say
Senior doctor who saw bodies says men appeared to have been ‘executed’, adding to evidence of potential war crime
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Filed under the "Today I learned" category.... Less than 1% of the US defense spending budget is directly spent on NATO defense. Puts it all into perspective, doesn't it?
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Here is my best guidance for action, rendered beautifully by the great John Lithgow. I first published these lessons more than eight years ago, in late 2016. They open the twenty chapters of "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century." snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
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Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Anyone interested in a very clear explanation of economic growth and what growth actually means in real terms....I can't recommend to highly this very famous lecture given by Dr Bartlett It's about an hour long. It brought the subject to life for me youtu.be/kZA9Hnp3aV4?...
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Exponential Growth Arithmetic, Population and Energy, Dr. Albert A. Bartlett
YouTube video by Hiroob
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
A call to arms It's not human to be mean. Cruelty belongs to devils, not to us We are of the light, we delight in cat videos, children being hugged. In birthdays. A shared biscuit. We change tyre's, clean houses. Cook a favourite meal just to see the look on your face We uplift.
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Wiley-Weka @wileyweka.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
One thing that is really obvious. We are all going to have to learn to accept more pain and disruption in our lives. We will need to help each other. Care. Have empathy for the weaknesses of people. We all have our deficits and our strengths I don't care who you are, what colour or gender. Love
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