DefyThe Dystopia
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I am 'OutoftheWoods' as per X - scraped of the charr it came to be. I'm here to help fight against the cindering of the world by greed and brutality. I'll be reaccquainting with fine folk & more who care for preserving kindness, wit & sentience.
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The first and last lines of Joni Ernst’s legacy as a human on earth will be that she was instrumental in the confirmation of the Sec of Defense most hostile to women serving in military, and she knew that when she voted for him.
November 12, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The first and last lines of Joni Ernst’s legacy as a human on earth will be that she was instrumental in the confirmation of the Sec of Defense most hostile to women serving in military, and she knew that when she voted for him.
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hope howard gets a public funeral so we can show how much we care... about the people he hurt, especially the young ones whose lives he destroyed
November 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM
hope howard gets a public funeral so we can show how much we care... about the people he hurt, especially the young ones whose lives he destroyed
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they must have evidence from Queensland that locking up more children for longer has solved the policing children crisis.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Children could face life sentences for serious offences under Victorian government ‘adult time’ plan
Youth offenders as young as 14 could face 20-year jail terms for violent crimes under proposal
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 AM
they must have evidence from Queensland that locking up more children for longer has solved the policing children crisis.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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This should have ruled the bastard out of any official role in the administration of this country, let alone as Head of State.
How stupid are Australians?
How stupid are Australians?
November 12, 2025 at 7:29 AM
This should have ruled the bastard out of any official role in the administration of this country, let alone as Head of State.
How stupid are Australians?
How stupid are Australians?
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November 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Doctors from Scotland have completed what is believed to be the world’s first-ever stroke procedure using a robot 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2560892...
www.thenational.scot/news/2560892...
Scottish doctors in world-first robot stroke surgery
DOCTORS from Scotland and the US have completed what is believed to be the world’s first-ever stroke procedure using a robot.
www.thenational.scot
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Doctors from Scotland have completed what is believed to be the world’s first-ever stroke procedure using a robot 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2560892...
www.thenational.scot/news/2560892...
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oh the days of kerosene baths for aged residents, why do they interview such a discredited partisan person
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 AM
oh the days of kerosene baths for aged residents, why do they interview such a discredited partisan person
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Fraser colluded with Kerr to sack Whitlam and the Queen and her son helped orchestrate the sacking
November 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Fraser colluded with Kerr to sack Whitlam and the Queen and her son helped orchestrate the sacking
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Never forget! The present King of the United Kingdom ( and Australia) played a key role in the downfall of the Whitlam Government.
#PalaceLetters
#WhitlamDismissal
johnmenadue.com/post/2022/11...
#PalaceLetters
#WhitlamDismissal
johnmenadue.com/post/2022/11...
The Queen’s coup and the role of King Charles
‘I wanted you to know that I appreciate what you do and admire enormously the way you have performed in your many and varied duties. Please don’t lose heart. What you did last year was right and the c...
johnmenadue.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Never forget! The present King of the United Kingdom ( and Australia) played a key role in the downfall of the Whitlam Government.
#PalaceLetters
#WhitlamDismissal
johnmenadue.com/post/2022/11...
#PalaceLetters
#WhitlamDismissal
johnmenadue.com/post/2022/11...
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“Whitlam knew the role of government and how to wield it. But he also knew the role of leadership. Of not allowing mealy mouthed vested interests to narrow the debate window to a reflective strip”
Great piece on @thepointau.bsky.social by @amyremeikis.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Great piece on @thepointau.bsky.social by @amyremeikis.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Whitlam’s legacy is one of possibility and hope. He showed us what a brave, grown up Australia could look like.
Whitlam showed us what a brave, grown up Australia could look like. And 50 years later, you have to wonder – is it even possible to make Australia brave again?
thepoint.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
“Whitlam knew the role of government and how to wield it. But he also knew the role of leadership. Of not allowing mealy mouthed vested interests to narrow the debate window to a reflective strip”
Great piece on @thepointau.bsky.social by @amyremeikis.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Great piece on @thepointau.bsky.social by @amyremeikis.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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It is very interesting to observe how the gross behavior of Kerr, Charles, Fraser has been whitewashed by history. While it’s true Whitlam was playing politics, he knew what was happening, but is pilloried for it while the true criminals - yes, criminals - have been forgiven.
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
It is very interesting to observe how the gross behavior of Kerr, Charles, Fraser has been whitewashed by history. While it’s true Whitlam was playing politics, he knew what was happening, but is pilloried for it while the true criminals - yes, criminals - have been forgiven.
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The Whitlam government achieved more in one term, cut short by a coup, than the Albanese government has achieved in what is likely to be three terms, and has no interest in ever achieving.
My post on Gough: "Gough dreamed of a country that never was, and asked why not?"
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Gough dreamed of a country that never was, and asked why not?
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The Whitlam government achieved more in one term, cut short by a coup, than the Albanese government has achieved in what is likely to be three terms, and has no interest in ever achieving.
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All the Whitlam posts I'm seeing really emphasise that the Albanese Labor Party isn't a case of so much dwarves standing on the shoulders of giants, as gnomes nicking the giants' silverware to appease bitter hobgoblins.
November 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
All the Whitlam posts I'm seeing really emphasise that the Albanese Labor Party isn't a case of so much dwarves standing on the shoulders of giants, as gnomes nicking the giants' silverware to appease bitter hobgoblins.
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Whitlams legacy lives on
November 11, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Whitlams legacy lives on
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Thank you @drsally.bsky.social
All the dissection of the coup to remove the Whitlam govt this morning has barely touched the monumental changes his govts brought in, from women's rights, recognition of First Nations land rights, expansion of tertiary education & funding the arts.
All the dissection of the coup to remove the Whitlam govt this morning has barely touched the monumental changes his govts brought in, from women's rights, recognition of First Nations land rights, expansion of tertiary education & funding the arts.
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Thank you @drsally.bsky.social
All the dissection of the coup to remove the Whitlam govt this morning has barely touched the monumental changes his govts brought in, from women's rights, recognition of First Nations land rights, expansion of tertiary education & funding the arts.
All the dissection of the coup to remove the Whitlam govt this morning has barely touched the monumental changes his govts brought in, from women's rights, recognition of First Nations land rights, expansion of tertiary education & funding the arts.
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not really but i know i was born (1970) into an optimistic society. It took a long time for me to realise Whitlam was a singular exception - not on a progressive trajectory to a better world - and that’s why they sacked him.
November 8, 2025 at 5:09 AM
not really but i know i was born (1970) into an optimistic society. It took a long time for me to realise Whitlam was a singular exception - not on a progressive trajectory to a better world - and that’s why they sacked him.
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I was only 6 years old, just before my 7th birthday in December. When the Whitlam illegal dismissal occurred. So I was too young and naive to notice the impact of it for Australia and Australian politics.
Greg Jennett. Who is a year older than me. Pretends he was there.
Greg Jennett. Who is a year older than me. Pretends he was there.
November 9, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I was only 6 years old, just before my 7th birthday in December. When the Whitlam illegal dismissal occurred. So I was too young and naive to notice the impact of it for Australia and Australian politics.
Greg Jennett. Who is a year older than me. Pretends he was there.
Greg Jennett. Who is a year older than me. Pretends he was there.
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And here’s @beneltham.bsky.social on the magnificent arts legacy of the Whitlam Government, and what’s at stake today: meanjin.com.au/essays/arts-...
Arts legacy imperilled
Whitlam’s legacy seems more imperilled now than at any time since 1975.
meanjin.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
And here’s @beneltham.bsky.social on the magnificent arts legacy of the Whitlam Government, and what’s at stake today: meanjin.com.au/essays/arts-...
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"Whitlam was a rarity in modern Labor leaders in that he was not afraid of power. Not of it and crucially, not of using it." @amyremeikis.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Whitlam’s legacy is one of possibility and hope. He showed us what a brave, grown up Australia could look like.
Whitlam showed us what a brave, grown up Australia could look like. And 50 years later, you have to wonder – is it even possible to make Australia brave again?
thepoint.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
"Whitlam was a rarity in modern Labor leaders in that he was not afraid of power. Not of it and crucially, not of using it." @amyremeikis.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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This is bollocks ABC. There was a CIA/UK coup. Whitlam was the best PM in the colonial government.
As the opinion polls had shown before the sacking the voters, who had enthusiastically embraced the "It's Time" Whitlam slogan and promise in 1972, had lost faith in Labor three years on.'
As the opinion polls had shown before the sacking the voters, who had enthusiastically embraced the "It's Time" Whitlam slogan and promise in 1972, had lost faith in Labor three years on.'
I watched history being made, from the best seats in the house
The main characters are dead. Some of those still around from the time maintain their rage, which has lasted through the decades, long after that election campaign.
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
This is bollocks ABC. There was a CIA/UK coup. Whitlam was the best PM in the colonial government.
As the opinion polls had shown before the sacking the voters, who had enthusiastically embraced the "It's Time" Whitlam slogan and promise in 1972, had lost faith in Labor three years on.'
As the opinion polls had shown before the sacking the voters, who had enthusiastically embraced the "It's Time" Whitlam slogan and promise in 1972, had lost faith in Labor three years on.'
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John Menadue filling in the gaps about CIA and MI6 key role in sacking Whitlam. The issue today is that the same sort of shit-eating, treacherous establishment cocksuckers who trashed Australian democracy are still embedded in the spook establishment. #auspol johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
The Dismissal, the role of the CIA, MI6 and Austral Americans
I was familiar with many of the events leading to the Dismissal on 11 November 1975. That knowledge was greatly increased by Professor Jenny Hocking with her long and successful campaign to have the P...
johnmenadue.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
John Menadue filling in the gaps about CIA and MI6 key role in sacking Whitlam. The issue today is that the same sort of shit-eating, treacherous establishment cocksuckers who trashed Australian democracy are still embedded in the spook establishment. #auspol johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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"Charles was a very active participant in the dismissal of Gough Whitlam 50 years ago. Don’t make any mistake about that. Charles was up to his royal ears in it. He was not politically neutral. He sided with privilege and aristocracy."
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
The Prince and the Dismissal
Anthony Albanese recently told us with bated breath from Balmoral Castle that Charles is someone who is very interested in Australia”. “Interested “would be an understatement.
johnmenadue.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"Charles was a very active participant in the dismissal of Gough Whitlam 50 years ago. Don’t make any mistake about that. Charles was up to his royal ears in it. He was not politically neutral. He sided with privilege and aristocracy."
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
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Gough Whitlam was the greatest Prime Minister Australia’s ever had. He had that corrupt authoritarian nutjob Premier of Queensland nailed.
November 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Gough Whitlam was the greatest Prime Minister Australia’s ever had. He had that corrupt authoritarian nutjob Premier of Queensland nailed.