Beverly Baker
@bevbaker.bsky.social
Feminists, activists, all round ratbag
Dutton's protection racket for fossil fuels is gearing up in the lead up to the election, so he can claim a mandate. He is going to wipe out the subsidy for new electric vehicles and punishment owners with a road tax on their use all whilst leaving in place the $billions in fossil fuel subsidies.
April 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Dutton's protection racket for fossil fuels is gearing up in the lead up to the election, so he can claim a mandate. He is going to wipe out the subsidy for new electric vehicles and punishment owners with a road tax on their use all whilst leaving in place the $billions in fossil fuel subsidies.
What a great excuse to get out of this stupid deal organised by the LNP.
How can an import tariff imposed by trump impact the price on contracted goods purchased by Australia.
It sounds like price gouging by a grifter president and his financial manipulating mate
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How can an import tariff imposed by trump impact the price on contracted goods purchased by Australia.
It sounds like price gouging by a grifter president and his financial manipulating mate
www.smh.com.au/world/north-...
April 11, 2025 at 7:39 AM
What a great excuse to get out of this stupid deal organised by the LNP.
How can an import tariff imposed by trump impact the price on contracted goods purchased by Australia.
It sounds like price gouging by a grifter president and his financial manipulating mate
www.smh.com.au/world/north-...
How can an import tariff imposed by trump impact the price on contracted goods purchased by Australia.
It sounds like price gouging by a grifter president and his financial manipulating mate
www.smh.com.au/world/north-...
This grub has been working against Australia since he introduced the worst budget in our history.
If we are going to strip anyone of their citizenship can't we start with him
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If we are going to strip anyone of their citizenship can't we start with him
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Joe Hockey goes in to bat for US investors in Trump trade dispute with Australia
A group of disgruntled Americans are pushing for millions of dollars in compensation from Australia, as part of US trade negotiations. Now they have a former ambassador on their side.
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March 26, 2025 at 6:49 AM
This grub has been working against Australia since he introduced the worst budget in our history.
If we are going to strip anyone of their citizenship can't we start with him
www.smh.com.au/world/north-...
If we are going to strip anyone of their citizenship can't we start with him
www.smh.com.au/world/north-...
I simply can't believe that there is so little fear over the total collapse of the US constitution and adherence to the rule of law.
Trump's cabal have refused to hand over evidence, follow cease and desist orders nullifying the role of the courts and the parliament.
Leaving only the military
Trump's cabal have refused to hand over evidence, follow cease and desist orders nullifying the role of the courts and the parliament.
Leaving only the military
March 21, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I simply can't believe that there is so little fear over the total collapse of the US constitution and adherence to the rule of law.
Trump's cabal have refused to hand over evidence, follow cease and desist orders nullifying the role of the courts and the parliament.
Leaving only the military
Trump's cabal have refused to hand over evidence, follow cease and desist orders nullifying the role of the courts and the parliament.
Leaving only the military
Finally...recognition that MAFS normalises domestic violence and coercive control in the name of entertainment.
It is triggering to so many women who are DV survivors.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
It is triggering to so many women who are DV survivors.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
Married at First Sight is the reality TV experiment that’s gone too far
Beneath glossy production, MAFS enables toxic relationships, normalising coercive control and domestic violence in the name of entertainment.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
March 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Finally...recognition that MAFS normalises domestic violence and coercive control in the name of entertainment.
It is triggering to so many women who are DV survivors.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
It is triggering to so many women who are DV survivors.
www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2025...
It has been obvious since Trump's re-election that the USA has no respect for or willingness to support its alliances of any type.
Australia must built new ones or risk suffering the same treatment as Ukraine if we turn to them as an ally
Australia must built new ones or risk suffering the same treatment as Ukraine if we turn to them as an ally
March 1, 2025 at 2:53 AM
It has been obvious since Trump's re-election that the USA has no respect for or willingness to support its alliances of any type.
Australia must built new ones or risk suffering the same treatment as Ukraine if we turn to them as an ally
Australia must built new ones or risk suffering the same treatment as Ukraine if we turn to them as an ally
When Trump said that if you vote for him you'll never have to vote again, he was not lying.
It has been 80 years since WW2 which was the last time the oligarchs destroyed democracy in Germany and were then defeated but it's looking like they are now unassailable
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It has been 80 years since WW2 which was the last time the oligarchs destroyed democracy in Germany and were then defeated but it's looking like they are now unassailable
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump and Musk have launched a new class war. In the UK, we must prepare to defend ourselves | George Monbiot
Across the world, societies are reverting to oligarchies. How to resist? Fight for democracy with all we’ve got, writes Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
When Trump said that if you vote for him you'll never have to vote again, he was not lying.
It has been 80 years since WW2 which was the last time the oligarchs destroyed democracy in Germany and were then defeated but it's looking like they are now unassailable
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It has been 80 years since WW2 which was the last time the oligarchs destroyed democracy in Germany and were then defeated but it's looking like they are now unassailable
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Hillsong at it again.
It always seems those who sit in judgement, demand compliance, profess to understand god's word and claim its protection who do the wrong thing.
Churches are nothing more than self promoting businesses not derserving of any kind of special place, status or privilege.
It always seems those who sit in judgement, demand compliance, profess to understand god's word and claim its protection who do the wrong thing.
Churches are nothing more than self promoting businesses not derserving of any kind of special place, status or privilege.
www.acnc.gov.au
January 16, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Hillsong at it again.
It always seems those who sit in judgement, demand compliance, profess to understand god's word and claim its protection who do the wrong thing.
Churches are nothing more than self promoting businesses not derserving of any kind of special place, status or privilege.
It always seems those who sit in judgement, demand compliance, profess to understand god's word and claim its protection who do the wrong thing.
Churches are nothing more than self promoting businesses not derserving of any kind of special place, status or privilege.
The only good thing about the election of Trump and his non tax paying oligarch puppet masters is the warning it offers to Australia.
Dutton is under the control of Rhinehart, Murdoch and their think-tank the IPA, all of whom are, or represent oligarchs.
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Dutton is under the control of Rhinehart, Murdoch and their think-tank the IPA, all of whom are, or represent oligarchs.
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January 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The only good thing about the election of Trump and his non tax paying oligarch puppet masters is the warning it offers to Australia.
Dutton is under the control of Rhinehart, Murdoch and their think-tank the IPA, all of whom are, or represent oligarchs.
www.facebook.com/share/v/15Z9...
Dutton is under the control of Rhinehart, Murdoch and their think-tank the IPA, all of whom are, or represent oligarchs.
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So the stable genius is on rwnj song again...criticise, condemn and complain but offer no solutions, advice or how the LA officials could put out the fires.
I'm just waiting for his "I don't told a hose" response
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
I'm just waiting for his "I don't told a hose" response
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Trump blasts LA officials as area bigger than San Francisco razed
The US president-elect slams Californian officials over their handling the fires in LA.
www.abc.net.au
January 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
So the stable genius is on rwnj song again...criticise, condemn and complain but offer no solutions, advice or how the LA officials could put out the fires.
I'm just waiting for his "I don't told a hose" response
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
I'm just waiting for his "I don't told a hose" response
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
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January 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Cabana equality.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
January 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Cabana equality.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
Robert Reich hits the nail on the head again.
Even though the rich want us to believe we face a war between woke left and hard working folk, the reality is we have a war between democracy (of, by and for the people) and the oligarchs ( of, by and for the rich)
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Even though the rich want us to believe we face a war between woke left and hard working folk, the reality is we have a war between democracy (of, by and for the people) and the oligarchs ( of, by and for the rich)
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
The American oligarchy is back, and it’s out of control
It’s the third time in the nation’s history that a small group of hyper-wealthy people have gained political power over the rest of us. Here’s what we must do.
open.substack.com
December 21, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Robert Reich hits the nail on the head again.
Even though the rich want us to believe we face a war between woke left and hard working folk, the reality is we have a war between democracy (of, by and for the people) and the oligarchs ( of, by and for the rich)
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Even though the rich want us to believe we face a war between woke left and hard working folk, the reality is we have a war between democracy (of, by and for the people) and the oligarchs ( of, by and for the rich)
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Don't be fooled again
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Here's why Peter Dutton's nuclear power plan is a fantasy
YouTube video by Guardian Australia
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December 20, 2024 at 6:22 AM
Don't be fooled again
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In solidarity.
Women standing together supporting each other in the face of abuse, humiliation and threat.
OWN is so proud such a small gesture has had such an empowering impact.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Women standing together supporting each other in the face of abuse, humiliation and threat.
OWN is so proud such a small gesture has had such an empowering impact.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Pilbara scarf presented to Gisèle Pelicot as gesture of solidarity
Female artists from WA's Pilbara gifted Ms Pelicot the scarf, which she wore prominently throughout the trial of her husband Dominique and dozens of other men for repeatedly drugging and raping her.
www.abc.net.au
December 19, 2024 at 9:00 PM
In solidarity.
Women standing together supporting each other in the face of abuse, humiliation and threat.
OWN is so proud such a small gesture has had such an empowering impact.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Women standing together supporting each other in the face of abuse, humiliation and threat.
OWN is so proud such a small gesture has had such an empowering impact.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Too true
December 15, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Too true
So Dutton's nuclear apologist has claimed that even though they have no costings for the nuclear power nightmare it will be cheaper than renewables.
Haven't we been here with this mob before? Complete NBN stuff up anyone!
Haven't we been here with this mob before? Complete NBN stuff up anyone!
December 9, 2024 at 9:24 PM
So Dutton's nuclear apologist has claimed that even though they have no costings for the nuclear power nightmare it will be cheaper than renewables.
Haven't we been here with this mob before? Complete NBN stuff up anyone!
Haven't we been here with this mob before? Complete NBN stuff up anyone!
Now in Qld a child, not allowed, to drink, drive, vote or marry will be punished more severely for murder than any adult.
The average length of human life is 84 years so a 14 year old child will get a 70 year sentence and a 44 year old wife murder will serve 40.
www.news.com.au/national/que...
The average length of human life is 84 years so a 14 year old child will get a 70 year sentence and a 44 year old wife murder will serve 40.
www.news.com.au/national/que...
www.news.com.au
November 29, 2024 at 4:02 AM
Now in Qld a child, not allowed, to drink, drive, vote or marry will be punished more severely for murder than any adult.
The average length of human life is 84 years so a 14 year old child will get a 70 year sentence and a 44 year old wife murder will serve 40.
www.news.com.au/national/que...
The average length of human life is 84 years so a 14 year old child will get a 70 year sentence and a 44 year old wife murder will serve 40.
www.news.com.au/national/que...
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And the system is working in Australian jurisdictions as intended - www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/are_vad_laws...
New report shows VAD laws are fulfilling their promise
For the first time, analysis of official data from all Australian jurisdictions presents a snapshot of VAD in practice. It reveals a good news story: laws are operating safely and as intended - but mo...
www.gogentleaustralia.org.au
November 28, 2024 at 10:53 PM
And the system is working in Australian jurisdictions as intended - www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/are_vad_laws...
Guilty of manslaughter.
#BREAKING: Police officer Kristian White has been found guilty of manslaughter after shooting 95-year-old Clare Nowland with a Taser in a NSW nursing home.
Police officer found guilty of manslaughter after shooting Clare Nowland with a Taser in NSW nursing home
A jury has found Kristian White guilty of manslaughter over the death of the 95-year-old
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2024 at 8:32 AM
Guilty of manslaughter.
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‘Silent majority’ of Australian farmers found to support renewable energy transition
‘Silent majority’ of Australian farmers found to support renewable energy transition
Survey conducted by Farmers for Climate Action found just 17% opposed renewable energy developments, with 8% strongly opposed
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Seventy per cent of regional Australians in renewable energy zones support the development of renewable energy projects on local farmland, a new survey has found.
The survey, conducted for lobby group Farmers for Climate Action, found that support for renewable energy developments increased to 73% for people connected to the farming industry, but was conditional on concerns around consultation, project design and decommissioning being met.
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November 25, 2024 at 11:34 PM
‘Silent majority’ of Australian farmers found to support renewable energy transition
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I’ve been in or around politics for over a half-century now.
If there's one thing I've learned, it's that studying the past is key to understanding the present and shaping the future.
If there's one thing I've learned, it's that studying the past is key to understanding the present and shaping the future.
My Ultimate History Crash Course | Robert Reich
Are we in a second Gilded Age?Is Trump really a Fascist?Why are we so politically polarized?How did corporations take over our politics?To understand the pre...
buff.ly
November 23, 2024 at 8:34 PM
I’ve been in or around politics for over a half-century now.
If there's one thing I've learned, it's that studying the past is key to understanding the present and shaping the future.
If there's one thing I've learned, it's that studying the past is key to understanding the present and shaping the future.
Dutton and the LNP want you to reduce your super to buy a house and then force you to sell it to pay for care in your old age. Making sure that your heirs have to start from scratch whilst theirs buy your house, increase their negatively geared, property portfolio and get richer and richer
November 23, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Dutton and the LNP want you to reduce your super to buy a house and then force you to sell it to pay for care in your old age. Making sure that your heirs have to start from scratch whilst theirs buy your house, increase their negatively geared, property portfolio and get richer and richer