Tony Cartledge
@decentral21.bsky.social
Writer interested in social equality and new forms of leadership, determined by Taoist principles. Social Idealist/Metaphysical Idealist. Decency + Consciousness are primary. Queenslander, on Taribelang Bunda, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang, and Bailail country
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Tony Cartledge
@decentral21.bsky.social
· Feb 12
The best captain doesn't rush in front
The fiercest fighter doesn't bluster
The big winner isn't competing
The best boss takes a low footing
This is the power of noncompetition
This is the right use of ability
Tao Te Ching 68
trans. Ursula Le Guin
The fiercest fighter doesn't bluster
The big winner isn't competing
The best boss takes a low footing
This is the power of noncompetition
This is the right use of ability
Tao Te Ching 68
trans. Ursula Le Guin
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Germany’s Fed Foreign Office has issued updated travel advisory for US, citing risks linked to immigration enforcement and public-order situations.
The update follows recent incident in which reporters from RAI, Italy’s state broadcaster, reported being threatened by ICE while working.
The update follows recent incident in which reporters from RAI, Italy’s state broadcaster, reported being threatened by ICE while working.
January 26, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Germany’s Fed Foreign Office has issued updated travel advisory for US, citing risks linked to immigration enforcement and public-order situations.
The update follows recent incident in which reporters from RAI, Italy’s state broadcaster, reported being threatened by ICE while working.
The update follows recent incident in which reporters from RAI, Italy’s state broadcaster, reported being threatened by ICE while working.
Anybody who thinks the Democrats will save their nation doesn't understand the extent to which governments everywhere are captured by corporate interests. The filthy rich rule the world. We have a chance in #Auspol to resist the tide. Vote for ethical crossbenchers, give power back to the people.
“Republicans need the votes of at least seven Democrats to pass the legislation – and now they don’t have them.”
Alex Pretti’s murder by ICE was the breaking point for Senate Democrats who are now going to use their votes to block a bill to expand ICE’s budget.
zeteo.com/p/senate-dem...
Alex Pretti’s murder by ICE was the breaking point for Senate Democrats who are now going to use their votes to block a bill to expand ICE’s budget.
zeteo.com/p/senate-dem...
January 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Anybody who thinks the Democrats will save their nation doesn't understand the extent to which governments everywhere are captured by corporate interests. The filthy rich rule the world. We have a chance in #Auspol to resist the tide. Vote for ethical crossbenchers, give power back to the people.
The world seems to demand my despair and I scramble for a way to deal with it. But I always return from global to local, to try to improve my small patch of Earth. Reach out to community, find the best therein and try to give power back to the people. Anyone who treads this path is helping. #Auspol
January 26, 2026 at 8:19 PM
The world seems to demand my despair and I scramble for a way to deal with it. But I always return from global to local, to try to improve my small patch of Earth. Reach out to community, find the best therein and try to give power back to the people. Anyone who treads this path is helping. #Auspol
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Senate Dems Finally Realized They Shouldn’t Fund ICE. It Only Took a Second Murder
Trump’s agents murdered Alex Pretti on Saturday. Now, Republicans have lost the votes they need to expand ICE’s budget, @andrewperez.bsky.social and @premthakker.bsky.social report.
Read:
zeteo.com/p/senate-dem...
Trump’s agents murdered Alex Pretti on Saturday. Now, Republicans have lost the votes they need to expand ICE’s budget, @andrewperez.bsky.social and @premthakker.bsky.social report.
Read:
zeteo.com/p/senate-dem...
Senate Dems Finally Realized They Shouldn’t Fund ICE. It Only Took a Second Murder
Trump’s agents murdered Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday. Now, Republicans have lost the votes they need to expand ICE’s budget.
zeteo.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Senate Dems Finally Realized They Shouldn’t Fund ICE. It Only Took a Second Murder
Trump’s agents murdered Alex Pretti on Saturday. Now, Republicans have lost the votes they need to expand ICE’s budget, @andrewperez.bsky.social and @premthakker.bsky.social report.
Read:
zeteo.com/p/senate-dem...
Trump’s agents murdered Alex Pretti on Saturday. Now, Republicans have lost the votes they need to expand ICE’s budget, @andrewperez.bsky.social and @premthakker.bsky.social report.
Read:
zeteo.com/p/senate-dem...
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Another tribute
‘For Alex’
Alex Jeffrey Pretti
1988 - 2026
RIP
Tribute by illustrator MJ.Hiblen (@mjhiblenart on Instagram).
‘For Alex’
Alex Jeffrey Pretti
1988 - 2026
RIP
Tribute by illustrator MJ.Hiblen (@mjhiblenart on Instagram).
January 26, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Another tribute
‘For Alex’
Alex Jeffrey Pretti
1988 - 2026
RIP
Tribute by illustrator MJ.Hiblen (@mjhiblenart on Instagram).
‘For Alex’
Alex Jeffrey Pretti
1988 - 2026
RIP
Tribute by illustrator MJ.Hiblen (@mjhiblenart on Instagram).
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Don't worry, I've got you
Rest in Peace, Alex.
Beautiful street art tribute by Topsy (topsy_paints on Instagram) in Seattle, U.S.
Rest in Peace, Alex.
Beautiful street art tribute by Topsy (topsy_paints on Instagram) in Seattle, U.S.
January 26, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Don't worry, I've got you
Rest in Peace, Alex.
Beautiful street art tribute by Topsy (topsy_paints on Instagram) in Seattle, U.S.
Rest in Peace, Alex.
Beautiful street art tribute by Topsy (topsy_paints on Instagram) in Seattle, U.S.
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And day to day, life's a hard job, you get tired, you lose the pattern. You need distance, interval. The way to see how beautiful the earth is, is to see it as the moon. The way to see how beautiful life is, is from the vantage point of death.
January 26, 2026 at 10:01 AM
And day to day, life's a hard job, you get tired, you lose the pattern. You need distance, interval. The way to see how beautiful the earth is, is to see it as the moon. The way to see how beautiful life is, is from the vantage point of death.
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Literally just thought this guy was a talented rando who made videos for social media. Had no idea he'd put out four albums THIS YEAR and was nominated for multiple Grammys (in my defence I am old and uncool).
Four-time Grammy Award nominee Jesse Welles performs his song "Join Ice."
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
January 26, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Literally just thought this guy was a talented rando who made videos for social media. Had no idea he'd put out four albums THIS YEAR and was nominated for multiple Grammys (in my defence I am old and uncool).
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People ask why #Trump does the things he does. he can't help it, he's mentally ill and all his actions result from twisted compulsions. He was like this in his first term but had people to rein him in. He was surprised to find out then that he couldn't just shoot protesters. Now he's doing it weekly
January 26, 2026 at 1:59 AM
People ask why #Trump does the things he does. he can't help it, he's mentally ill and all his actions result from twisted compulsions. He was like this in his first term but had people to rein him in. He was surprised to find out then that he couldn't just shoot protesters. Now he's doing it weekly
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It helps to name it: a mental illness called narcissism, with side orders of psychopathy. I know we're warned against armchair diagnoses but we should know about it so we can start screening leaders for it or coming up with other ways to stop its proliferation in powerful circles. #Pathocracy
No Healthy Person Wants To Rule The World Or Become A Billionaire
The best of us live and die in relative obscurity, generally being subjected to scorn and derision from the ruling establishment the entire time. The worst of us become plutocratic demigods.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/no-healthy...
The best of us live and die in relative obscurity, generally being subjected to scorn and derision from the ruling establishment the entire time. The worst of us become plutocratic demigods.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/no-healthy...
No Healthy Person Wants To Rule The World Or Become A Billionaire
Reading by Tim Foley:
www.caitlinjohnst.one
January 26, 2026 at 1:52 AM
It helps to name it: a mental illness called narcissism, with side orders of psychopathy. I know we're warned against armchair diagnoses but we should know about it so we can start screening leaders for it or coming up with other ways to stop its proliferation in powerful circles. #Pathocracy
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"Last year the UN Human Rights Council released its inquiry into genocide, which found that comments made by Isaac Herzog were evidence of genocidal intent."
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Lawyers request AFP probe into Israeli president as Australian visit looms
The Australian Centre for International Justice has formally requested a police investigation into Israel's president for alleged incitement to genocide. He is expected to visit to Australia next mont...
www.abc.net.au
January 26, 2026 at 3:54 AM
"Last year the UN Human Rights Council released its inquiry into genocide, which found that comments made by Isaac Herzog were evidence of genocidal intent."
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
It helps to name it: a mental illness called narcissism, with side orders of psychopathy. I know we're warned against armchair diagnoses but we should know about it so we can start screening leaders for it or coming up with other ways to stop its proliferation in powerful circles. #Pathocracy
No Healthy Person Wants To Rule The World Or Become A Billionaire
The best of us live and die in relative obscurity, generally being subjected to scorn and derision from the ruling establishment the entire time. The worst of us become plutocratic demigods.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/no-healthy...
The best of us live and die in relative obscurity, generally being subjected to scorn and derision from the ruling establishment the entire time. The worst of us become plutocratic demigods.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/no-healthy...
No Healthy Person Wants To Rule The World Or Become A Billionaire
Reading by Tim Foley:
www.caitlinjohnst.one
January 26, 2026 at 1:52 AM
It helps to name it: a mental illness called narcissism, with side orders of psychopathy. I know we're warned against armchair diagnoses but we should know about it so we can start screening leaders for it or coming up with other ways to stop its proliferation in powerful circles. #Pathocracy
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To be reborn one must die, Tenar. It is not so hard as it looks from the other side.
January 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM
To be reborn one must die, Tenar. It is not so hard as it looks from the other side.
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This won the Netherlands top cartoon award
Peter de Wit gana el premio anual a la mejor viñeta política de los Países Bajos.
January 25, 2026 at 11:19 PM
This won the Netherlands top cartoon award
It seems appropriate coming from the Germans, its already happened to them. Hitler hosted the 1936 Olympics. We have a jump on the fascist hosts this time. Plenty of time for a #Boycott campaign. I hope Germany is the first to back out. #WorldCup
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
bit.ly
January 25, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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Manhood is patience. Mastery is nine times patience.
January 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Manhood is patience. Mastery is nine times patience.
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Deep Dive: The Pentagon’s 2026 National Defense Strategy: What It Signals — and Why the World Should Be Alarmed
www.onestnetwork.com/post/deep-di...
www.onestnetwork.com/post/deep-di...
Deep Dive: The Pentagon’s 2026 National Defense Strategy: What It Signals — and Why the World Should Be Alarmed
The Pentagon’s 2026 National Defense Strategy marks a sharp break from the post-Cold War global order. This ONEST deep dive examines what the U.S. is promising, what it is enforcing, and how condition...
www.onestnetwork.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Deep Dive: The Pentagon’s 2026 National Defense Strategy: What It Signals — and Why the World Should Be Alarmed
www.onestnetwork.com/post/deep-di...
www.onestnetwork.com/post/deep-di...
If Australia had a Bill of Rights it would probably start with, 'We, the rich, privileged white bootlickers, ass-kissers and grovelling wannabes of the rich, white morally corrupt fascists ..." #Auspol
The Declaration of Independence really starts with, 'We, the white, male, rich, slave-owning landed gentry ...'
January 25, 2026 at 9:37 PM
If Australia had a Bill of Rights it would probably start with, 'We, the rich, privileged white bootlickers, ass-kissers and grovelling wannabes of the rich, white morally corrupt fascists ..." #Auspol
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The Declaration of Independence really starts with, 'We, the white, male, rich, slave-owning landed gentry ...'
January 25, 2026 at 8:17 PM
The Declaration of Independence really starts with, 'We, the white, male, rich, slave-owning landed gentry ...'
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"There has rarely been a more important time to support independent media that isn't chasing clicks or taking instructions." #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01...
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01...
Message from the (acting) Editor
They say ‘start as you mean to go on’, and if that’s true, anyone hoping the new year would bring in peace, cooperation and kindness might now be wondering if we can wind the clock back to 1 January a...
johnmenadue.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:43 PM
"There has rarely been a more important time to support independent media that isn't chasing clicks or taking instructions." #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01...
johnmenadue.com/post/2026/01...
All the underdogs are out and my two favorite teams are competing for a #Superbowl slot. I followed both Broncos and Rams to their previous wins but the teams are completely new, like a body with all its cells replaced. If I had a preference it would be Rams, as Stafford has never won a ring. #NFL
January 25, 2026 at 8:44 PM
All the underdogs are out and my two favorite teams are competing for a #Superbowl slot. I followed both Broncos and Rams to their previous wins but the teams are completely new, like a body with all its cells replaced. If I had a preference it would be Rams, as Stafford has never won a ring. #NFL
Protesters are showing extraordinary restraint, seeing that the whole point of this brutality is to force a violent backlash. It will take only one resister with a gun and one ICE casualty to make Trump declare martial law. This was the plan all along. #Minnesota
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘You ask us for peace, we get shot in the face’: Minneapolis in turmoil after federal agents kill second US citizen
Federal agents release chemicals into the air and arrest people after shooting and killing a 37-year-old man
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Protesters are showing extraordinary restraint, seeing that the whole point of this brutality is to force a violent backlash. It will take only one resister with a gun and one ICE casualty to make Trump declare martial law. This was the plan all along. #Minnesota
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Seen in Los Angeles
(Credit: Zurita Carpio)
(Credit: Zurita Carpio)
January 25, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Seen in Los Angeles
(Credit: Zurita Carpio)
(Credit: Zurita Carpio)
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The idea is like grass. It craves light, likes crowds, thrives on crossbreeding, grows better for being stepped on.
January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The idea is like grass. It craves light, likes crowds, thrives on crossbreeding, grows better for being stepped on.