@catherinerocks.bsky.social
Championing fairness & equality for all, one cozy cardigan at a time... #CloseTheGap
When Trump chairs it, Rubio signs off, and Blair advises... you know it’s not peace. It’s a land deal. Let's call it what it really is: Trump selling rubble, Rubio legitimising it, Blair laundering it. 🤑💲💰🪙💸
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
White House announces Gaza ‘board of peace’ with Marco Rubio and Tony Blair
Body chaired by Trump tasked with overseeing reconstruction of Gaza and transitional administration
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:38 PM
When Trump chairs it, Rubio signs off, and Blair advises... you know it’s not peace. It’s a land deal. Let's call it what it really is: Trump selling rubble, Rubio legitimising it, Blair laundering it. 🤑💲💰🪙💸
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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"How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory. US president’s friend Ronald Lauder – who first proposed Arctic expansion – is now making deals in the island"...
C/- The Guardian.
Tom Burgis; Thu 15 Jan 2026 23.00 AEDT
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
C/- The Guardian.
Tom Burgis; Thu 15 Jan 2026 23.00 AEDT
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
January 16, 2026 at 1:25 AM
"How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory. US president’s friend Ronald Lauder – who first proposed Arctic expansion – is now making deals in the island"...
C/- The Guardian.
Tom Burgis; Thu 15 Jan 2026 23.00 AEDT
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
C/- The Guardian.
Tom Burgis; Thu 15 Jan 2026 23.00 AEDT
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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What a leader looks like.
Macron hits the right notes again.
Macron hits the right notes again.
January 14, 2026 at 10:29 AM
What a leader looks like.
Macron hits the right notes again.
Macron hits the right notes again.
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I hope in the future when we wrest back the govt from the current regime, we put up some guardrails to stop politicians from just defunding vital govt programs with no rhyme or reason
January 14, 2026 at 8:23 PM
I hope in the future when we wrest back the govt from the current regime, we put up some guardrails to stop politicians from just defunding vital govt programs with no rhyme or reason
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My husband was on the 2 train and a guy started braying about how Renee Good deserved to die and her "lesbian lover" did too. My husband got pissed and said, "You're absolutely disgusting." "Fuck you!" the guy said. "Fuck YOU!" my husband said. The guy left.
See? We just need to talk to each other.
See? We just need to talk to each other.
January 14, 2026 at 11:46 PM
My husband was on the 2 train and a guy started braying about how Renee Good deserved to die and her "lesbian lover" did too. My husband got pissed and said, "You're absolutely disgusting." "Fuck you!" the guy said. "Fuck YOU!" my husband said. The guy left.
See? We just need to talk to each other.
See? We just need to talk to each other.
Mmm... donald might need to wake up & stop nodding off in meetings if he wants to keep taking over the world 😴💤😴💤
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
It is now very likely Trump will take military action against Iran
The Iranian regime has done exactly what Donald Trump warned against. Despite the information blackout, it is clear hundreds, if not thousands, of protesters have died and the US president is now like...
www.abc.net.au
January 14, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Mmm... donald might need to wake up & stop nodding off in meetings if he wants to keep taking over the world 😴💤😴💤
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Fucking idiots!
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Politicising Bondi backfires for Liberals who got what they asked for
Federal Liberals are discovering the price of having been so brazen in their politicisation of the Bondi terror attack and many appear to have buyers' remorse.
www.abc.net.au
January 14, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Fucking idiots!
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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Same sanctimonious hypocrites who fuelled racism to sabotage the Voice and to justify denying a toddler critical medical care because her parents were asylum seekers are now “concerned” about hatred in AUS
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Sparking hatred is, literally, the only political tactic they have
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Sparking hatred is, literally, the only political tactic they have
January 14, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Same sanctimonious hypocrites who fuelled racism to sabotage the Voice and to justify denying a toddler critical medical care because her parents were asylum seekers are now “concerned” about hatred in AUS
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Sparking hatred is, literally, the only political tactic they have
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Sparking hatred is, literally, the only political tactic they have
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Trump face is drooping and he's fighting wokeness again today
January 14, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Trump face is drooping and he's fighting wokeness again today
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Randa Abdel-Fattah—
"My lawyers have today issued a concerns notice under the Defamation Act on Premier Malinauskas. This is his opportunity to undo some of the harm he has inflicted, and stop punching down."
"My lawyers have today issued a concerns notice under the Defamation Act on Premier Malinauskas. This is his opportunity to undo some of the harm he has inflicted, and stop punching down."
January 14, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Randa Abdel-Fattah—
"My lawyers have today issued a concerns notice under the Defamation Act on Premier Malinauskas. This is his opportunity to undo some of the harm he has inflicted, and stop punching down."
"My lawyers have today issued a concerns notice under the Defamation Act on Premier Malinauskas. This is his opportunity to undo some of the harm he has inflicted, and stop punching down."
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Trump has sued over jokes, tweets, and numerous news stories but not once over accusations of child rape.
January 14, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Trump has sued over jokes, tweets, and numerous news stories but not once over accusations of child rape.
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Congratulations, @albomp.bsky.social & Minister allegedly 'for' the environment, Murray Watt!
"More than 57,000 hectares of threatened species habitat was approved for destruction by the Australian government in 2025 – the most in 15 years..."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"More than 57,000 hectares of threatened species habitat was approved for destruction by the Australian government in 2025 – the most in 15 years..."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ten Sydney Harbours’ worth of threatened species habitat approved for destruction in 2025, report finds
ACF analysis finds amount of habitat approved by Albanese government for land-clearing hit a 15-year high last year
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Congratulations, @albomp.bsky.social & Minister allegedly 'for' the environment, Murray Watt!
"More than 57,000 hectares of threatened species habitat was approved for destruction by the Australian government in 2025 – the most in 15 years..."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"More than 57,000 hectares of threatened species habitat was approved for destruction by the Australian government in 2025 – the most in 15 years..."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fuck off donald!
'Fundamental disagreement' remains after Greenland talks with US, Danish minister says
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
'Fundamental disagreement' remains after Greenland talks with US, Danish minister says
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
'Fundamental disagreement' remains after Greenland talks with US, Danish minister says
The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met at the White House on Wednesday with US Vice President JD Vance for high-stakes talks.
www.sbs.com.au
January 14, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Fuck off donald!
'Fundamental disagreement' remains after Greenland talks with US, Danish minister says
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
'Fundamental disagreement' remains after Greenland talks with US, Danish minister says
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
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Congressman Ted Lieu, a former Air Force veteran, issued a stark warning to U.S. military members, that military action against Greenland without explicit congressional authorization would constitute following illegal orders. He reminded service members they swear an oath to the Constitution, not 🤡…
January 13, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Congressman Ted Lieu, a former Air Force veteran, issued a stark warning to U.S. military members, that military action against Greenland without explicit congressional authorization would constitute following illegal orders. He reminded service members they swear an oath to the Constitution, not 🤡…
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So now trump is threatening us🇨🇦 for our PM visiting China!
Are you telling us, we can not deal with any country without your approval?
Are you worried that we sell Soy and Canola to China, now that you screwed your farmers?
How about this trump, fuck you and the donkeys you rode into Whitehouse with
Are you telling us, we can not deal with any country without your approval?
Are you worried that we sell Soy and Canola to China, now that you screwed your farmers?
How about this trump, fuck you and the donkeys you rode into Whitehouse with
January 14, 2026 at 2:15 AM
So now trump is threatening us🇨🇦 for our PM visiting China!
Are you telling us, we can not deal with any country without your approval?
Are you worried that we sell Soy and Canola to China, now that you screwed your farmers?
How about this trump, fuck you and the donkeys you rode into Whitehouse with
Are you telling us, we can not deal with any country without your approval?
Are you worried that we sell Soy and Canola to China, now that you screwed your farmers?
How about this trump, fuck you and the donkeys you rode into Whitehouse with
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Did anyone else notice that Peter Malinauskas kept saying "Ms Abdel-Fattah" rather than "Dr Abdel-Fattah" on 7.30 tonight? Disrespectful.
January 14, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Did anyone else notice that Peter Malinauskas kept saying "Ms Abdel-Fattah" rather than "Dr Abdel-Fattah" on 7.30 tonight? Disrespectful.
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Bombing your way to a Nobel Peace Prize is not as crazy as it sounds: just ask Henry Kissinger’s ghost who wanders the West Wing to this day.
January 14, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Bombing your way to a Nobel Peace Prize is not as crazy as it sounds: just ask Henry Kissinger’s ghost who wanders the West Wing to this day.
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Ro Khanna: “It's not a coincidence that what set Trump off was the hecklers saying, ‘you're a pedophile protector’ — He knows he's losing the MAGA base on this. He was elected to expose the corruption. Instead, every move they made is to protect people who raped underage girls”
January 14, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Ro Khanna: “It's not a coincidence that what set Trump off was the hecklers saying, ‘you're a pedophile protector’ — He knows he's losing the MAGA base on this. He was elected to expose the corruption. Instead, every move they made is to protect people who raped underage girls”
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The foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark have been seen leaving the White House after talks with US Secretary of State Rubio and Vice President Vance.
The quartet did not make any public statements during the meeting and neither side has released an account of the meeting.
The quartet did not make any public statements during the meeting and neither side has released an account of the meeting.
January 14, 2026 at 5:50 PM
The foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark have been seen leaving the White House after talks with US Secretary of State Rubio and Vice President Vance.
The quartet did not make any public statements during the meeting and neither side has released an account of the meeting.
The quartet did not make any public statements during the meeting and neither side has released an account of the meeting.
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A small, petty, insecure drunk who wears far too much makeup trying to run DOD from a Twitter account with a junior officer’s mentality in way over his head who is mocked by better men and women in his department for the fool that he is.
January 14, 2026 at 2:41 AM
A small, petty, insecure drunk who wears far too much makeup trying to run DOD from a Twitter account with a junior officer’s mentality in way over his head who is mocked by better men and women in his department for the fool that he is.
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There’s a big story everyone is missing—but this article hits on it.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
FDA deletes warning on bogus autism therapies touted by RFK Jr.‘s allies
The agency used to warn of chelation, used by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine ally David Geier.
arstechnica.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:30 AM
There’s a big story everyone is missing—but this article hits on it.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
FFS! They are incapable of choosing the high road... always the fucking low road!
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Greens deal in play as Coalition backs away from Labor's hate and gun reforms
Liberals are backing away from a push to tackle antisemitism with stronger racial hatred laws, with some senior figures in the party also voicing freedom of speech concerns.
www.abc.net.au
January 14, 2026 at 7:10 PM
FFS! They are incapable of choosing the high road... always the fucking low road!
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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I've gotta say, harmonizing the idea that executing protesters in Minneapolis is cool with the idea that executing protesters in Iran is evil is one hell of a heavy rationalization lift, even for the MAGA crowd.
January 14, 2026 at 6:46 PM
I've gotta say, harmonizing the idea that executing protesters in Minneapolis is cool with the idea that executing protesters in Iran is evil is one hell of a heavy rationalization lift, even for the MAGA crowd.
Shame that fuckwit is going to blow it up!
January 14, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Shame that fuckwit is going to blow it up!
