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
Slippery Dan Tehan dodging every single straight question about LNP climate action is why I'll never vote for a duopoly shill ever again. One day I hope there is an Independent candidate in every electorate. I want real people, not polbots. #auspol
November 13, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Slippery Dan Tehan dodging every single straight question about LNP climate action is why I'll never vote for a duopoly shill ever again. One day I hope there is an Independent candidate in every electorate. I want real people, not polbots. #auspol
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electable
/ɪˈlɛktəbl/
adjective
(of a politician or party) having the qualities which make election likely or plausible.
/ɪˈlɛktəbl/
adjective
(of a politician or party) having the qualities which make election likely or plausible.
November 13, 2025 at 9:37 AM
electable
/ɪˈlɛktəbl/
adjective
(of a politician or party) having the qualities which make election likely or plausible.
/ɪˈlɛktəbl/
adjective
(of a politician or party) having the qualities which make election likely or plausible.
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Dr Monique Ryan says the Coalition has finally given Business the Certainty it needs by pulling out of Net Zero
Ryan “They’ll have the certainty that they won’t have to deal with the LNP in government any time soon as a result of this decision today.” 🤣👏 #Abc
Ryan “They’ll have the certainty that they won’t have to deal with the LNP in government any time soon as a result of this decision today.” 🤣👏 #Abc
November 13, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Dr Monique Ryan says the Coalition has finally given Business the Certainty it needs by pulling out of Net Zero
Ryan “They’ll have the certainty that they won’t have to deal with the LNP in government any time soon as a result of this decision today.” 🤣👏 #Abc
Ryan “They’ll have the certainty that they won’t have to deal with the LNP in government any time soon as a result of this decision today.” 🤣👏 #Abc
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Retreating from net zero means higher power bills and higher taxes for all Australians. But the out-of-touch elites of the Coalition don’t care, writes Bernard Keane.
Net zero opponents: Sneering elites who want higher taxes, higher prices and bigger government
www.crikey.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Retreating from net zero means higher power bills and higher taxes for all Australians. But the out-of-touch elites of the Coalition don’t care, writes Bernard Keane.
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Lower electricity and heating bills, anyone?
Liberals: Yeah, nah
Liberals: Yeah, nah
reneweconomy.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Lower electricity and heating bills, anyone?
Liberals: Yeah, nah
Liberals: Yeah, nah
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WAG THE DOG (1997). A film about a presidential campaign and fake war designed to distract the nation in order to get a suspected pedophile reelected.
It's fiction.
It's fiction.
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
WAG THE DOG (1997). A film about a presidential campaign and fake war designed to distract the nation in order to get a suspected pedophile reelected.
It's fiction.
It's fiction.
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Hey, #auspol we should run a sweep. When the Liberal party splinters and new minors form, who will be the first to drop the 'Liberal' from their name? I'm going with Taylor, Hastie and his henchmen. They might go for something with 'patriots' or 'conservatives' or 'Hammer of God.' What do you think?
November 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Hey, #auspol we should run a sweep. When the Liberal party splinters and new minors form, who will be the first to drop the 'Liberal' from their name? I'm going with Taylor, Hastie and his henchmen. They might go for something with 'patriots' or 'conservatives' or 'Hammer of God.' What do you think?
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Age letters 10.11.25
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Age letters 10.11.25
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Here’s your annual reminder that the housing crisis is a women’s issue.
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Here’s your annual reminder that the housing crisis is a women’s issue.
ABC's James Glenday demonstrating that they (and perhaps journos in general) don't understand the Community Independents movement. Kate Hook explains that Climate 200 doesn't target seats like a party does. They only back candidates who have already attracted support. Educate yourself FFS. #auspol
November 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
ABC's James Glenday demonstrating that they (and perhaps journos in general) don't understand the Community Independents movement. Kate Hook explains that Climate 200 doesn't target seats like a party does. They only back candidates who have already attracted support. Educate yourself FFS. #auspol
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“Pessimism won’t help… change is driven not by defeatism, but by intelligent, courageous, compassionate defiance of the prevailing rules. This is the key to guaranteeing the future”
Democracy thrives on high expectations, great piece by Bob Brown #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Democracy thrives on high expectations, great piece by Bob Brown #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Successful defiance is a front-foot thing. It is active, not passive.
Optimism in the face of overwhelming odds may seem misguided – but the course of human history remains in our collective hands, and change is driven not by defeatism, but by intelligent, courageous, c...
thepoint.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
“Pessimism won’t help… change is driven not by defeatism, but by intelligent, courageous, compassionate defiance of the prevailing rules. This is the key to guaranteeing the future”
Democracy thrives on high expectations, great piece by Bob Brown #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Democracy thrives on high expectations, great piece by Bob Brown #climate
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Not sceptics, intentional destroyers of the climate for their own gain, nothing else, never was, never is.
#auspol
Not sceptics, intentional destroyers of the climate for their own gain, nothing else, never was, never is.
#auspol
Climate-sceptic IPA refuses to reveal funders in fiery Senate inquiry
Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart has previously donated to Institute of Public Affairs but thinktank won’t say if she remains a donor
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Not sceptics, intentional destroyers of the climate for their own gain, nothing else, never was, never is.
#auspol
Not sceptics, intentional destroyers of the climate for their own gain, nothing else, never was, never is.
#auspol
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Exposing the climate liars and the lie that fossil energy is cheaper than renewable as Newscorp preps to front the Senate #climate disinfo inquiry today
#auspol
youtu.be/ZM0fvwE19QA?...
#auspol
youtu.be/ZM0fvwE19QA?...
The Great Climate Lie | The West Report
YouTube video by The West Report
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Exposing the climate liars and the lie that fossil energy is cheaper than renewable as Newscorp preps to front the Senate #climate disinfo inquiry today
#auspol
youtu.be/ZM0fvwE19QA?...
#auspol
youtu.be/ZM0fvwE19QA?...
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Today’s moment of WTF! 🤦♀️
November 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Today’s moment of WTF! 🤦♀️
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Who’s in the room?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
November 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Who’s in the room?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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This 👇
November 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This 👇
I think the RWNJ Libs look at the success of their counterparts in the US and simply cannot accept that we've rejected all that BS and stubbornly persist in their own destruction. Like all bullies, they double down when challenged and can't accept when they're WRONG. #auspol
Months of bitter infighting between Liberals over the party's climate policy could be drawing to a close, with MPs paving the way for net zero to be formally abandoned at a shadow ministry meeting on Thursday.
Liberals pave way to ditch net zero and settle infighting
Months of bitter infighting between Liberals over the party's climate policy could be drawing to a close, with MPs paving the way for net zero to be formally abandoned at a shadow ministry meeting on Thursday.
www.abc.net.au
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I think the RWNJ Libs look at the success of their counterparts in the US and simply cannot accept that we've rejected all that BS and stubbornly persist in their own destruction. Like all bullies, they double down when challenged and can't accept when they're WRONG. #auspol
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For an act of resistance to the tyranny of algorithms, try the Marginalian newsletter—undistracted notes on the search for meaning, free, ad-free, AI-free, fully human since 2006: themarginalian.org/newsletter
November 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
For an act of resistance to the tyranny of algorithms, try the Marginalian newsletter—undistracted notes on the search for meaning, free, ad-free, AI-free, fully human since 2006: themarginalian.org/newsletter
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November 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Ette has Albo quoted as saying that an independent media is vital for our democracy and public discourse. He was referring (wink wink) to Seven West but Antoinette and Jan should steal this for their ads as we all know the value of true Indy media. Priceless. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKXU...
BBC’s ‘bias’ blow-up | Unhinged Mamdani takes | Italian journalist fired over Gaza question + more
YouTube video by Ette Media
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November 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Ette has Albo quoted as saying that an independent media is vital for our democracy and public discourse. He was referring (wink wink) to Seven West but Antoinette and Jan should steal this for their ads as we all know the value of true Indy media. Priceless. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKXU...
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The Greens are calling on APRA to step in & stop the skyrocketing property investor lending that is fueling the housing crisis. New ABS data shows investor lending has jumped by 12.3% while first-home buyer loans have risen by just 0.9%. Who's buying all the houses? Investors. 🧵
November 12, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The Greens are calling on APRA to step in & stop the skyrocketing property investor lending that is fueling the housing crisis. New ABS data shows investor lending has jumped by 12.3% while first-home buyer loans have risen by just 0.9%. Who's buying all the houses? Investors. 🧵