Peter Murphy

@peterwmurphy1.bsky.social

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#HumanRights #ClimateAction #auspol #USPolitics #journalism #SciFi #history #books #RefugeesWelcome Sydney, Australia 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 🇱🇧 http://linktr.ee/peterwmurphy1

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 5h

I've posted about my #TikTok FYP changing dramatically since the takeover, incl. rptedly receiving pro-Israel propaganda from accounts I don't follow in my FYP. And an absence of pro-Palestine posts or Gaza news. I now have to actively search accounts I follow for that.

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 5h

#TikTok is doing weird things. I'd never heard of #BadBunny until the furore over him performing at the Super Bowl half-time show (sorry, no interest). Then I hear reports of people finding they've blocked him on Tik Tok (when they hadn't). Sure enough! I have him blocked (I'd never blocked him)! 🙄

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 6h

Dear PM @albomp.bsky.social
cc @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social
I attended the #HerzogNotWelcome rally in Sydney tonight. I personally experienced unprovoked police violence. I witnessed unprovoked police violence. I hold you both personally responsible. And I vote. #auspol #nswpol #HerzogVisit

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 7h

"Do we admire her bravery, grit and determination in cracking on without an ACL, at age 41, or do we call her reckless and stupid?"

The ageism & sexism of Vince Rugari's piece in The Age is vomitous. The Nine papers are now indistinguishable from NewsCorp tabloid trash. #WinterOlympics #journalism

The Age news headline:
Brave or Reckless? Lindsey Vonn's crash exposes the hypocrisy of elite sport. By Vince Rugari

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 8h

If NSW Premier Chris Minns thinks the NSW Police violence at the Sydney #HerzogNotWelcome rally tonight will send a message to anti-genocide, pro-Palestine protesters, he's right! The message: Don't Vote for Chris Minns' Labor Govt at the 2027 NSW election. (I'm obvs thinking vote Greens.) 😠 #nswpol

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 9h

I've attended many rallies in Sydney: anti-nuclear, anti-war, Aboriginal rights, climate action, gay marriage, Voice, pro-Palestine.

At the #HerzogNotWelcome rally tonight, I felt genuinely afraid of our NSW Police. Protesters were peaceful & cooperative. The police were angry & violent. 😔 #nswpol

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 9h

Agreed. Many people at the Sydney protest tonight (incl. me) were surprised and disturbed by the anger, aggression & violence by the NSW Police. This wasn't against violent masked protesters. This was against older people and women. With no reason or warning. #nswpol #HerzogVisit #HervogNotWelcome

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 10h

Is it common NSW Police practice to use violence against peaceful, compliant protesters? The large crowd had paused bc there was a bottleneck out the back of Town Hall. I was violently shoved in the back, as was a Muslim woman in a hijab beside me. We were cooperating! #nswpol #HerzogNotWelcome

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 10h

Deeply disturbed by the anger, insults & violence by NSW Police against peaceful protesters at Town Hall, Sydney tonight. Many clips shared on social media. Sadly, others not because police grabbed or shoved people violently from behind, then stepped back. #nswpol #HerzogNotWelcome #HervogVisit

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Salty Curmudgeon @nicholaskeown.bsky.social · 12h

I have to agree.

Sign at protest depicting Herzog with a Hitler moustache and labelled Terrorist.

Sign at protest depicting Minns with a Hitler moustache and labelled Fascist.

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 12h

Excellent speeches at the rally at Town Hall, Sydney, opposing the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Some excellent banners too! #auspol #nswpol #HerzogVisit #CancelHerzog #ArrestHerzog #HerzogNotWelcome

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Ingrid M @ingridm.bsky.social · 15h

the police presence at Town Hall is unfuckingbelievable. They are deep inside the station, stopping and searching people at the top of the stairs from the platform. Absolutely off the charts I have never seen anything like it and I have protested for over 40 years.

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 16h

"Social cohesion".
Stellar commentary by cartoonist @firstdogonthemoon.bsky.social . #auspol #nswpol #HerzogVisit #CancelHerzog #HerzogNotWelcome

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 16h

Saddened to hear the news that Australian cartoonist Jon Kudelka @kudelka.bsky.social has passed. A good man. 😢 🎨 #auspol

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 16h

Stellar commentary by cartoonist @jessharwoodart.bsky.social. #auspol #nswpol #HerzogVisit #CancelHerzog #HerzogNotWelcome

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 16h

Today, Israel expanded its occupation to the entire Eastern Suburbs and CBD of Sydney, Australia. With the support of the NSW and Australian Govts. 😠 #auspol #nswpol #HerzogVisit #CancelHerzog #HerzogNotWelcome

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Jess Harwood Art @jessharwoodart.bsky.social · 19h

I can’t express how outrageous this whole thing is, but I’ve given it a go! #auspol

For shame @albomp.bsky.social @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1d

Stellar commentary from cartoonist @goldingcartoons.bsky.social. #auspol #HerzogVisit #HerzogNotWelcome #CancelHerzog #GazaGenocide

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1d

Coalition "resolves its differences" to reunite. So, is this attention-seeking "Barnaby Joyce level" narcissism going to be an annual event?! 🙄 #auspol

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1d

Back in 2018, when he was named Jewish Agency Chair, now Israeli President Isaac Herzog declared Jews marrying non-Jews as an ‘actual plague’ that needed to be stopped. His words. Charming guy. #auspol #IsraelTerroristState #FreePalestine #CancelHerzog

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Tom Parkes @thomasparkes.com.au · 1d

I think we need a Royal Commission into the Zionist infiltration of our political parties. #auspol #CancelHerzog

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1d

I will be at the Sydney protest, voicing my opposition to my AUS Govt inviting the president of a genocidal regime to visit. #auspol #IsraelTerroristState #GazaGenocide #CancelHerzog
Artwork: @nordacious.bsky.social 🎨

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: Superb #SundayShot 08Feb26. Hosts @instanterudite.bsky.social & @davemilbo.bsky.social were joined by @rachelwithers.bsky.social & Daniel James. Plus an interview re the #EpsteinFiles w. Professor of Philosophy at Cornell @katemanne.bsky.social. So good. #auspol
youtu.be/VYkZnOzSQDI?...

Peeks Into the Global Elite's PDF Files - February 8 - Rachel Withers, Daniel James, and Kate Manne

YouTube video by The Sunday Shot

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

I wish our Australian politicians would recognise the obscene horrors of #Zionism. #auspol #IsraelTerroristState #GazaGenocide #EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

TIL Ted Cassidy (1932-1979) played:
• Lurch in "The Addams Family"
• Slave in "Lost in Space"
• Ruk in "Star Trek"
And many other roles in television. 📺

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

T ⭐️ @tastromo.bsky.social informs me that Peter Hartcher is a fucking dumbarse. And that I can quote them on that. 😁 #auspol #journalism

T✨ @tastromo.bsky.social · 2d

Peter Hartcher is a fucking dumbarse. You can quote me on that

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

I've reset my #TikTok FYP twice in the last few days. The algorithm used to offer a smorgasbord of videos I'd love. Now, I have to actively search for my topics of interest. I even had a day where all the videos on my FYP were in non-English (no idea why!) But the pro-Israel vids is new & constant.

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

#SundayShot Sun 08Feb 9am AEDT
Hosts @instanterudite.bsky.social and @davemilbo.bsky.social are joined by @rachelwithers.bsky.social & @mrdtjames.bsky.social and an interview on the #EpsteinFiles with Professor of Philosophy at Cornell @katemanne.bsky.social. #auspol
www.youtube.com/@TheSundayShot

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

My #TikTok FYP now opens every single time with pro-Israel propaganda videos. The latest: this video by #AIPAC declaring Israel helps keep America safe. How long before we start seeing this obscene propaganda tailored to our Australian context? Block. 😠 #auspol #IsraelTerroristState #FreePalestine

Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 2d

Outstanding #IfYoureListening ep, as host @mattbevan.bsky.social examines the character, history & agenda of Trump White House staffer Stephen Miller. Superb political commentary from Bevan. #USA #USpoli #politics #immigration youtu.be/60psYSeQoK8?...

Stephen Miller: Edgelord in Chief | If You're Listening

YouTube video by ABC News In-depth

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