koz
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koz
@auskoz.bsky.social
Born 1955.
Australian. Novocastrian.
Here for politics, current affairs, etc.
#auspol
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The MAGA right build its own media ecosystem not only because of disgust at “liberal values” but because it was a way to access a version of the celebrity they could never obtain in the mainstream marketplace.
cc @aselrod.bsky.social

just found out she's got a resume worthy of the roster....Miss USA, an appearance on Bravo's "Summer House" & this audition for the "Amazing Race"

wow. just omfg.
Erika Kirk's Amazing Race audition tape shows that all these right wing grifters really just wanna be rich and famous and won't stop until they stumble on an audience dumb enough to let that happen
February 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Every American needs to watch this:
February 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Ian McKellen sits down for an extended conversation with Stephen Colbert about his long career as a performer, the unique joys of live theatre, and the Shakespeare role he originated in the 1960s which resonates just as loudly today
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l2R...
"There's Nothing I Enjoy More Than Acting In The Theater" - Ian McKellen EXTENDED INTERVIEW
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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“The f*ck are we doing?”
February 6, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Yesterday, alongside New York’s Cutest, I was proud to announce a major step forward for early childhood education in our city. We’re officially launching 2-K and expanding 3-K by opening a request for new providers ready to help deliver these essential services.
February 6, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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February 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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I hope Dems begin to see that moderate or progressive, AIPAC is not our friend.

They endorse January 6th insurrectionists. Yet if you so much as suggest the US uphold its own Leahy laws, no matter your record, they will work against you.
February 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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Britain has dethroned a prince, forced Mandelson to resign, & lost confidence in Starmer because Rep. Thomas Massie & I forced the release of the Epstein files.

What is America doing to hold the Epstein class accountable?

We need to haul these powerful men before Congress.
February 6, 2026 at 5:28 PM
#auspol #Palantir
"the business contacts, the political contacts, the social contacts under which favors were done, contracts awarded to this ghastly company Palantir trying to get hold of our national health service apparently at the behest of Mandelson and others"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7uE...
My speech on Peter Mandelson.
YouTube video by Official Jeremy Corbyn Channel
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February 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Ben-Ephraim’s words – and the explosive words of Ya’alon – need little elaboration, except to flag to readers that Ya’alon describes Israel as ethno-supremacist “Judeo-Nazis” for their crimes against Palestinian people.
www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
"Probably most important Hebrew tweet" - Israel general admits Israel are the Nazis
Retired former IDF chief, Moshe 'Bogie' Ya'alon, accuses Israel of 'Jewish supremacy' and having become 'Judeo-Nazis'
www.thecanary.co
February 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
It comes after Lord Mandelson was accused of passing sensitive government information to US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while a minister in Gordon Brown's government.

The force said no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT50...
Police searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson over Epstein investigation | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
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February 6, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back to a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”

IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
February 6, 2026 at 4:45 AM
#auspol
Albo is Labor's Edsel
How the FUCK do we live in a country where a war criminal signing bombs to be dropped on Palestinian kids is an honoured guest of our government but a woman author pleading for her people not be slaughtered is a dangerous subversive who must be banned from writer’s festivals forthwith?

#NewsCorpse
February 6, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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Word on the street is that timing is everything when it comes to meaningful coincidences.
#auspol #opusdei #christianzionism
Jeffrey Epstein ".. herzog, ehud coming to island this weekend"

Many herzogs about but worth a question if there are any journalists attending the press conference ...
February 6, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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In the context of $billions being splurged on #AUKUS, this is Defence scratching about to find loose change down the back of the sofa.👇 🛋️ 💵 #auspol
Government to sell historic defence properties
The Albanese government has identified 67 defence sites for potential sale, aiming to unlock up to $1.8 billion.
www.abc.net.au
February 4, 2026 at 5:23 AM
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#FOI is slowly lifting the secrecy curtain over Scott Morrison’s ongoing free ride in relation to the #Robodebt Royal Commission. Here’s his 20 August 2024 ask of the taxpayer. #auspol
February 5, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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"[Mr Herzog] is not involved in the government, he's much like the governor-general in Australia, representing the state."

Really, Josh Burns?
I've never heard Sam Mostyn incite a genocide. #auspol
February 4, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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1/2 Herzog's visit "is functioning to re-legitimise and normalise Israel in the face of massive public dissent." @deepcutnews.bsky.social #auspol
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International law is clear: Inviting Isaac Herzog to Australia is complicity in genocide
The Australian government risks prosecution over Israeli President's visit, writes Melissa O'Donnell
www.deepcutnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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Great to see Senator Shoebridge quoting our research in Parliament!

The only way to fix the housing crisis is to address real issues like negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, instead of blaming immigration.
#auspol @davidshoebridge.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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Privatised it but to religious organisations.
Australia is the most expensive place to send a kid to high school in the developed world! 🤯

"We've basically privatised our education system."

Chief Economist Greg Jericho unpacks how we got here on the latest Dollars & Sense! 💰
@grogsgamut.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
February 6, 2026 at 6:06 AM
"Epstein encourages Barack to compile a list of 40 people that owe him favours from his time in Israeli government. He points out Peter Thiel, one of the founders of Palantir, a company which today has been essential to Israel's war in Gaza."

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCnF...
Epstein, Trump & Mossad - it's worse than you think
YouTube video by Double Down News
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February 6, 2026 at 10:42 AM
#auspol
Palantir
Happening now in Silicon Valley: marchers have surrounded the Palantir building and are holding a prayer vigil for victims of ICE, while video of ICE and Palantir crimes is projected on the building. #abolishice #iceout #palantir #paloalto
February 6, 2026 at 6:26 AM
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Herzog’s going to address the place most representative of Australian society - Federal Parliament

The president of apartheid Israel is going to talk about social cohesion?

Oh sure…. Hit me @albomp.bsky.social then again, cos I’m living in a dystopian coma #auspol

m.youtube.com/watch?v=mFry...
President Herzog immune from arrest in Australia | Morning News Bulletin 6 Feb 2026
YouTube video by SBS News
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February 6, 2026 at 3:17 AM
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Gambling reform odds: Lab-Libs odds on to stall and do SFA, shorts odds to do nothing, significant reform unbackable.
#auspol @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social #whatsthescam they just defeated a motion to talk about it
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Gambling advertising ban. Labor odds-on to do nothing - Michael West
Doing nothing on gambling advertising isn’t enough for the Albanese Government; they want to ensure nobody does.
michaelwest.com.au
February 6, 2026 at 3:21 AM