A Little Thought
@alittlethought.bsky.social
Just a little guy dreaming of a better world.
From one of the dozens of countries that aren't America 🇦🇺 🏳️🌈
From one of the dozens of countries that aren't America 🇦🇺 🏳️🌈
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Valuables held by the wealthy? Nope, can't take a percentage of that!
Valuables held by the desperate and dispossessed? Oh yes, we'll have the lot!
Valuables held by the desperate and dispossessed? Oh yes, we'll have the lot!
November 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Valuables held by the wealthy? Nope, can't take a percentage of that!
Valuables held by the desperate and dispossessed? Oh yes, we'll have the lot!
Valuables held by the desperate and dispossessed? Oh yes, we'll have the lot!
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I fold like a professional
November 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I fold like a professional
Why can't we take an education first approach for welfare/care recipients like regulators do for providers?
November 16, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Why can't we take an education first approach for welfare/care recipients like regulators do for providers?
Just in VIC: "329 community visitors reported more than 6000 issues last year while undertaking more than 3200 inspections at more than 1100 facilities. Those figures included almost 3500 issues in disability services alone."
more ghastly abuse and exploitation of disabled people by those who are paid for care and support
www.smh.com.au/national/vic...
archive: archive.md/eFySP
www.smh.com.au/national/vic...
archive: archive.md/eFySP
Fast food, drugs used to bribe clients into handing over lucrative NDIS packages
Unscrupulous disability service providers have been detected exploiting vulnerable clients with a host of manipulative tactics to get their hands on their allowances.
www.smh.com.au
November 16, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Just in VIC: "329 community visitors reported more than 6000 issues last year while undertaking more than 3200 inspections at more than 1100 facilities. Those figures included almost 3500 issues in disability services alone."
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Trans Awareness week. Mind if we talk?
November 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Trans Awareness week. Mind if we talk?
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There’s a confirmed bird flu case in Washington State.
Influenza A looks particularly nasty based on data coming out of Japan.
Covid is still here and still disabling.
It’s never too late to start masking again.
A well fitted respirator can protect against all these viruses!
It’s community care
Influenza A looks particularly nasty based on data coming out of Japan.
Covid is still here and still disabling.
It’s never too late to start masking again.
A well fitted respirator can protect against all these viruses!
It’s community care
November 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
There’s a confirmed bird flu case in Washington State.
Influenza A looks particularly nasty based on data coming out of Japan.
Covid is still here and still disabling.
It’s never too late to start masking again.
A well fitted respirator can protect against all these viruses!
It’s community care
Influenza A looks particularly nasty based on data coming out of Japan.
Covid is still here and still disabling.
It’s never too late to start masking again.
A well fitted respirator can protect against all these viruses!
It’s community care
Read the alt text 😂😂😂
This is a great example of alt text - as well as describing the images for visually impaired people, it's funny as heck and adds to the experience.
This is a great example of alt text - as well as describing the images for visually impaired people, it's funny as heck and adds to the experience.
"When people read erotic symbols into my paintings, they're really talking about their own affairs."
A very happy birthday to Georgia O'Keeffe, born on this day in 1887. O'Keeffe insisted that the abstract images, flowers and landscapes she painted were not depicting vulvas.
A very happy birthday to Georgia O'Keeffe, born on this day in 1887. O'Keeffe insisted that the abstract images, flowers and landscapes she painted were not depicting vulvas.
November 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Read the alt text 😂😂😂
This is a great example of alt text - as well as describing the images for visually impaired people, it's funny as heck and adds to the experience.
This is a great example of alt text - as well as describing the images for visually impaired people, it's funny as heck and adds to the experience.
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
"GPs in QLD will have the ability to diagnose ADHD in adults and prescribe medication, in an Australian first.
The changes will come into effect from Dec 1 and expand the scope of specialist GPs in Queensland, who can currently prescribe ADHD meds for patients from 4 to 18 years old."
#nicethings
The changes will come into effect from Dec 1 and expand the scope of specialist GPs in Queensland, who can currently prescribe ADHD meds for patients from 4 to 18 years old."
#nicethings
GPs given ability to diagnose adults with ADHD in bid to cut wait times
From December 1, specialist general practitioners will have the ability to diagnose adults with ADHD and prescribe medication, in an Australian first.
www.abc.net.au
November 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
"GPs in QLD will have the ability to diagnose ADHD in adults and prescribe medication, in an Australian first.
The changes will come into effect from Dec 1 and expand the scope of specialist GPs in Queensland, who can currently prescribe ADHD meds for patients from 4 to 18 years old."
#nicethings
The changes will come into effect from Dec 1 and expand the scope of specialist GPs in Queensland, who can currently prescribe ADHD meds for patients from 4 to 18 years old."
#nicethings
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The federal government paid big law firms more than $60m in 2024-25 to fight NDIS participants appealing decisions about their care packages. Most families represent themselves against barristers funded to defend the NDIS.
#DisabilityRights #NDIS
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#DisabilityRights #NDIS
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘They’ve engaged a barrister!’ Parents of high-needs children say Labor is waging lawfare over disability support
Exclusive: The federal government paid big law firms more than $60m in 2024-25 to fight NDIS participants appealing decisions about their care packages. Most families represent themselves
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:10 AM
The federal government paid big law firms more than $60m in 2024-25 to fight NDIS participants appealing decisions about their care packages. Most families represent themselves against barristers funded to defend the NDIS.
#DisabilityRights #NDIS
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#DisabilityRights #NDIS
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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I say it over and over again: when you have that much money, you want to live where you want to live and you are simply not going to relocate because of marginal tax rates
Alan Dershowitz will never leave Martha’s Vineyard and they won’t even sell him a pierogi
Alan Dershowitz will never leave Martha’s Vineyard and they won’t even sell him a pierogi
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I say it over and over again: when you have that much money, you want to live where you want to live and you are simply not going to relocate because of marginal tax rates
Alan Dershowitz will never leave Martha’s Vineyard and they won’t even sell him a pierogi
Alan Dershowitz will never leave Martha’s Vineyard and they won’t even sell him a pierogi
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COVID is not a seasonal virus. It circulates all-year-round.
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
COVID is not a seasonal virus. It circulates all-year-round.
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Tern makes a good point — years of COVID infections have weakened immunity for many, which could explain why recent flu seasons are hitting harder than before.
Tern’s reply: "Perhaps there's so much flu now because Covid infections make people vulnerable to flu."
Source: x.com/1goodtern/st...
Tern’s reply: "Perhaps there's so much flu now because Covid infections make people vulnerable to flu."
Source: x.com/1goodtern/st...
November 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Tern makes a good point — years of COVID infections have weakened immunity for many, which could explain why recent flu seasons are hitting harder than before.
Tern’s reply: "Perhaps there's so much flu now because Covid infections make people vulnerable to flu."
Source: x.com/1goodtern/st...
Tern’s reply: "Perhaps there's so much flu now because Covid infections make people vulnerable to flu."
Source: x.com/1goodtern/st...
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Seriously, asbestos? WTUF.
Good reminder that if it wasn't for govt regulations, companies would still be putting it in every single fricken thing they could, but yeah, too much red tape is the problem.
Good reminder that if it wasn't for govt regulations, companies would still be putting it in every single fricken thing they could, but yeah, too much red tape is the problem.
November 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Seriously, asbestos? WTUF.
Good reminder that if it wasn't for govt regulations, companies would still be putting it in every single fricken thing they could, but yeah, too much red tape is the problem.
Good reminder that if it wasn't for govt regulations, companies would still be putting it in every single fricken thing they could, but yeah, too much red tape is the problem.
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$7bn for a service that punishes job seekers more often than it helps and has an overall success rate of 11.7%.
Economic geniuses.
Economic geniuses.
November 5, 2025 at 3:56 AM
$7bn for a service that punishes job seekers more often than it helps and has an overall success rate of 11.7%.
Economic geniuses.
Economic geniuses.
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had to see what this disambiguation hatnote was about and sure enough, apple's original thumbnail (before they fixed it):
November 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
had to see what this disambiguation hatnote was about and sure enough, apple's original thumbnail (before they fixed it):
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great work from disabled folks and organisations in queensland - this is the result of years of work. now to have disability-inclusive disaster planning from agencies
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Uncle Willie was evacuated twice during a flood. Now, he's prepared
More than 80 per cent of Queenslanders with a disability have a plan to stay safe during disasters, a report finds.
www.abc.net.au
November 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
great work from disabled folks and organisations in queensland - this is the result of years of work. now to have disability-inclusive disaster planning from agencies
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Don’t hobble Victoria with complaints about taxes, debt and deficit
Big business never tires of saying taxes are bad, yet those same companies thrive on the very services taxes pay for. #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251113-...
Big business never tires of saying taxes are bad, yet those same companies thrive on the very services taxes pay for. #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251113-...
Don’t hobble Victoria with complaints about taxes, debt and deficit
Big business never tires of saying taxes are bad, yet those same companies thrive on the very services taxes pay for.
thepoint.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Don’t hobble Victoria with complaints about taxes, debt and deficit
Big business never tires of saying taxes are bad, yet those same companies thrive on the very services taxes pay for. #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251113-...
Big business never tires of saying taxes are bad, yet those same companies thrive on the very services taxes pay for. #ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251113-...
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If a $40 hoodie ends up stretching out, pilling badly, and looking like crap in a year, it will still cover your torso, but won't bring you any joy. Conversely, if it holds its shape and ages in a charming way, you'll want to *repair* and not *replace.* This is sustainability.
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
If a $40 hoodie ends up stretching out, pilling badly, and looking like crap in a year, it will still cover your torso, but won't bring you any joy. Conversely, if it holds its shape and ages in a charming way, you'll want to *repair* and not *replace.* This is sustainability.
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Worst of all, Gildan has a history of working with sweatshops. A lot of MAGA merch nowadays will say it's "designed and printed in the USA," but if you dig a little deeper, the blanks are often from Gildan, typically produced in Bangladesh or Latin America.
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Worst of all, Gildan has a history of working with sweatshops. A lot of MAGA merch nowadays will say it's "designed and printed in the USA," but if you dig a little deeper, the blanks are often from Gildan, typically produced in Bangladesh or Latin America.
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Missed last nights Aurora Australis ?
You may have a chance to see them again on Thursday night. #Aurora #CoronalMassEjection #AuroraAustralis
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
You may have a chance to see them again on Thursday night. #Aurora #CoronalMassEjection #AuroraAustralis
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Did you miss last night's aurora? You might have another chance tonight
The skies lit up overnight with a spectacular light show by the aurora australis. But as the two-year solar peak period ends, tonight may be your last chance to see the southern lights for a while.
www.abc.net.au
November 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Missed last nights Aurora Australis ?
You may have a chance to see them again on Thursday night. #Aurora #CoronalMassEjection #AuroraAustralis
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
You may have a chance to see them again on Thursday night. #Aurora #CoronalMassEjection #AuroraAustralis
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
#nicethings Tweenage girl waving to the driver as the train pulled in.
Boy hitting the door button then politely letting others board first.
Boy hitting the door button then politely letting others board first.
November 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
#nicethings Tweenage girl waving to the driver as the train pulled in.
Boy hitting the door button then politely letting others board first.
Boy hitting the door button then politely letting others board first.