John
@jdmtas.bsky.social
Tasmanian. On muwinina country. Nerd. Muso. Scientist. Left of Centre. Manger in Manufacturing. Husky owner. Follow the World Game. Almost never post.
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ICE murdered Renée Good in broad daylight. Less than 3 weeks later, they killed Alex Pretti, shooting him 10 times. Every day, we watch as people are ripped from their cars, their homes, their lives.
We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.
We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.
January 26, 2026 at 10:14 PM
ICE murdered Renée Good in broad daylight. Less than 3 weeks later, they killed Alex Pretti, shooting him 10 times. Every day, we watch as people are ripped from their cars, their homes, their lives.
We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.
We can't allow ourselves to look away from this cruelty. Abolish ICE.
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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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Here👇is a screenshot of Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah’s statement in response to her shameful & cowardly ‘dis-invitation’ from the AF Board (supported by the equally appalling SA State Premier #PeterMalinauskas) #AdelaideWritersWeek #AdelaideFestival #Adelaide
#Boycott #Auspol #SAparli
#Boycott #Auspol #SAparli
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Here👇is a screenshot of Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah’s statement in response to her shameful & cowardly ‘dis-invitation’ from the AF Board (supported by the equally appalling SA State Premier #PeterMalinauskas) #AdelaideWritersWeek #AdelaideFestival #Adelaide
#Boycott #Auspol #SAparli
#Boycott #Auspol #SAparli
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The right wants to talk about fraud? Somali fraud? Okay, give me 60 seconds.
January 7, 2026 at 1:41 AM
The right wants to talk about fraud? Somali fraud? Okay, give me 60 seconds.
What does the Israeli Gov hope to achieve by this?
Oh, wait...
They should be internationally condemned and sanctioned for this.
Thousands more innocent Palestinian lives will be lost.
Oh, wait...
They should be internationally condemned and sanctioned for this.
Thousands more innocent Palestinian lives will be lost.
How do people still support this regime and the occupation?
Israel’s government says it will suspend the licenses of dozens of humanitarian groups operating in Gaza beginning Thursday, which relief workers say will lead to deeper suffering and difficulty receiving medicine. https://wapo.st/4qxbFWC
January 1, 2026 at 6:34 AM
What does the Israeli Gov hope to achieve by this?
Oh, wait...
They should be internationally condemned and sanctioned for this.
Thousands more innocent Palestinian lives will be lost.
Oh, wait...
They should be internationally condemned and sanctioned for this.
Thousands more innocent Palestinian lives will be lost.
Francesca Albanese is a legend.
That is all.
That is all.
"US sanctions have had sweeping consequences for Albanese. She has to live solely with cash: she cannot receive transfers or donations, collect her salary, or even buy a plane ticket online."
The price of standing up for international law and human rights.
english.elpais.com/internationa...
The price of standing up for international law and human rights.
english.elpais.com/internationa...
The complicated life of Francesca Albanese: A rising figure in Italy but barred from every bank by Trump’s sanctions
The UN special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories has become a leading voice in her country, but she is on a US blacklist as if she were a terrorist and can only use cash
english.elpais.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Francesca Albanese is a legend.
That is all.
That is all.
Why is there a rise in anti-Semitism (around the world)?
It's extremely complex, but...
Israel's gov promotes the idea that criticism of Israel = anti-Semitism.
Then Israel behaves "badly".
So, protests or complaints about Israel's actions = anti-Semitism.
But, Anti-zionism is not anti-Semitism
It's extremely complex, but...
Israel's gov promotes the idea that criticism of Israel = anti-Semitism.
Then Israel behaves "badly".
So, protests or complaints about Israel's actions = anti-Semitism.
But, Anti-zionism is not anti-Semitism
December 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Why is there a rise in anti-Semitism (around the world)?
It's extremely complex, but...
Israel's gov promotes the idea that criticism of Israel = anti-Semitism.
Then Israel behaves "badly".
So, protests or complaints about Israel's actions = anti-Semitism.
But, Anti-zionism is not anti-Semitism
It's extremely complex, but...
Israel's gov promotes the idea that criticism of Israel = anti-Semitism.
Then Israel behaves "badly".
So, protests or complaints about Israel's actions = anti-Semitism.
But, Anti-zionism is not anti-Semitism
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Anti-Zionist Jews must aim to accelerate the dismantling of Zionism both in Palestine and worldwide.
December 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Anti-Zionist Jews must aim to accelerate the dismantling of Zionism both in Palestine and worldwide.
So. Another 19 (illegal) settlements "approved" for the West Bank. 2 state solution is very dead.
Ironically, a 1 state solution would truly expose the apartheid and potentially force change.
1 voice, 1 vote (if ever allowed) would see Israel become an Arab led state.
#westbank #palestine
Ironically, a 1 state solution would truly expose the apartheid and potentially force change.
1 voice, 1 vote (if ever allowed) would see Israel become an Arab led state.
#westbank #palestine
December 22, 2025 at 1:42 AM
So. Another 19 (illegal) settlements "approved" for the West Bank. 2 state solution is very dead.
Ironically, a 1 state solution would truly expose the apartheid and potentially force change.
1 voice, 1 vote (if ever allowed) would see Israel become an Arab led state.
#westbank #palestine
Ironically, a 1 state solution would truly expose the apartheid and potentially force change.
1 voice, 1 vote (if ever allowed) would see Israel become an Arab led state.
#westbank #palestine
What a gutless bunch the pro stadium upper house members are.
House of review??
No longer can they call themselves that without provoking ridicule.
The planning commission review got it right.
The misguided nine have got it wrong.
Generations will not forget as they will be paying. #politas
House of review??
No longer can they call themselves that without provoking ridicule.
The planning commission review got it right.
The misguided nine have got it wrong.
Generations will not forget as they will be paying. #politas
December 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
What a gutless bunch the pro stadium upper house members are.
House of review??
No longer can they call themselves that without provoking ridicule.
The planning commission review got it right.
The misguided nine have got it wrong.
Generations will not forget as they will be paying. #politas
House of review??
No longer can they call themselves that without provoking ridicule.
The planning commission review got it right.
The misguided nine have got it wrong.
Generations will not forget as they will be paying. #politas
Prediction: weak upper house independents cave and the stadium gets up.
- Libs will never be held to account because they will continue to languish in Gov.
- Alp will remain in opposition forever 'cause a) too gutless to oppose it and win outright majority b) to stupid to side with greens.
#politas
- Libs will never be held to account because they will continue to languish in Gov.
- Alp will remain in opposition forever 'cause a) too gutless to oppose it and win outright majority b) to stupid to side with greens.
#politas
November 30, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Prediction: weak upper house independents cave and the stadium gets up.
- Libs will never be held to account because they will continue to languish in Gov.
- Alp will remain in opposition forever 'cause a) too gutless to oppose it and win outright majority b) to stupid to side with greens.
#politas
- Libs will never be held to account because they will continue to languish in Gov.
- Alp will remain in opposition forever 'cause a) too gutless to oppose it and win outright majority b) to stupid to side with greens.
#politas
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"Quiet, piggy!"
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 AM
"Quiet, piggy!"
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This is an example of where the Dems lost to Trump. Outspoken, funny, calling it out.
When @governorwalz.mn.gov and @kamalaharris.com were talking about how ridiculous and weird Trump was they looked and sounded amazing.
When the Dem suits took over it softened and lost the punch.
When @governorwalz.mn.gov and @kamalaharris.com were talking about how ridiculous and weird Trump was they looked and sounded amazing.
When the Dem suits took over it softened and lost the punch.
Obama: When I think back to a year ago, I remember talking to some people, who would say, this election doesn't matter all that much. That however the next president ended up being, it wasn't going to matter to them. If nothing else, the last nine months should have cured us of that idea.
November 3, 2025 at 5:09 AM
This is an example of where the Dems lost to Trump. Outspoken, funny, calling it out.
When @governorwalz.mn.gov and @kamalaharris.com were talking about how ridiculous and weird Trump was they looked and sounded amazing.
When the Dem suits took over it softened and lost the punch.
When @governorwalz.mn.gov and @kamalaharris.com were talking about how ridiculous and weird Trump was they looked and sounded amazing.
When the Dem suits took over it softened and lost the punch.
Yep - that's a seriously great headline 👍
OK, regardless of source, credit where due: That's a great headline.
November 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Yep - that's a seriously great headline 👍
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JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵
I can't believe the Tas ALP.
On one hand screaming about handouts to TT line & their unsustainable 1.4billion debt, while supporting a 1.4billion debt for a stadium.
The mismanaged ferry project will be repeated at Mac Point.
It'll cost twice as much & take twice as long as forecast.
#politas
On one hand screaming about handouts to TT line & their unsustainable 1.4billion debt, while supporting a 1.4billion debt for a stadium.
The mismanaged ferry project will be repeated at Mac Point.
It'll cost twice as much & take twice as long as forecast.
#politas
October 30, 2025 at 7:09 AM
I can't believe the Tas ALP.
On one hand screaming about handouts to TT line & their unsustainable 1.4billion debt, while supporting a 1.4billion debt for a stadium.
The mismanaged ferry project will be repeated at Mac Point.
It'll cost twice as much & take twice as long as forecast.
#politas
On one hand screaming about handouts to TT line & their unsustainable 1.4billion debt, while supporting a 1.4billion debt for a stadium.
The mismanaged ferry project will be repeated at Mac Point.
It'll cost twice as much & take twice as long as forecast.
#politas
Not only is it going to look tacky, it's going to sound terrible.
A rectangular box with all that gilding - an acoustic nightmare.
At least it'll make it near impossible to hear the orange king.
A rectangular box with all that gilding - an acoustic nightmare.
At least it'll make it near impossible to hear the orange king.
Trump waves around renderings of his new ballroom, which appears to be entirely gold
October 23, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Not only is it going to look tacky, it's going to sound terrible.
A rectangular box with all that gilding - an acoustic nightmare.
At least it'll make it near impossible to hear the orange king.
A rectangular box with all that gilding - an acoustic nightmare.
At least it'll make it near impossible to hear the orange king.
How can Israel seriously demand Hamas return all the deceased hostages straight away?
It is almost certain that indiscriminate IDF bombing killed some of them, burying them under tonnes of rubble along with countless Palestinian civilians.
Israel will probably use it as a deal-breaker.
It is almost certain that indiscriminate IDF bombing killed some of them, burying them under tonnes of rubble along with countless Palestinian civilians.
Israel will probably use it as a deal-breaker.
October 14, 2025 at 4:09 AM
How can Israel seriously demand Hamas return all the deceased hostages straight away?
It is almost certain that indiscriminate IDF bombing killed some of them, burying them under tonnes of rubble along with countless Palestinian civilians.
Israel will probably use it as a deal-breaker.
It is almost certain that indiscriminate IDF bombing killed some of them, burying them under tonnes of rubble along with countless Palestinian civilians.
Israel will probably use it as a deal-breaker.
It frustrates me that Aurora can hold the Boyer mill to ransom when the only service they provide is as a middleman that reads the meter.
All because Basslink made Tas part of the NEM and Hydro can't generate and retail to Boyer.
#politas
All because Basslink made Tas part of the NEM and Hydro can't generate and retail to Boyer.
#politas
October 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
It frustrates me that Aurora can hold the Boyer mill to ransom when the only service they provide is as a middleman that reads the meter.
All because Basslink made Tas part of the NEM and Hydro can't generate and retail to Boyer.
#politas
All because Basslink made Tas part of the NEM and Hydro can't generate and retail to Boyer.
#politas
I'm struggling with Josh Willie MP pushing a change petition to save Tafe courses...but supporting a debt-inducing stadium.
Here's a thought - drop the stadium Josh and use the $ to fund education and social services. They used to be pillars of the ALP.
#politas
Here's a thought - drop the stadium Josh and use the $ to fund education and social services. They used to be pillars of the ALP.
#politas
October 11, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I'm struggling with Josh Willie MP pushing a change petition to save Tafe courses...but supporting a debt-inducing stadium.
Here's a thought - drop the stadium Josh and use the $ to fund education and social services. They used to be pillars of the ALP.
#politas
Here's a thought - drop the stadium Josh and use the $ to fund education and social services. They used to be pillars of the ALP.
#politas
I hope the ceasefire in Gaza holds.
But - I believe that this is but a brief pause until the remaining hostages are returned.
Once that happens there will be nothing to stop the Israel government completing the genocide of the Palestinians there.
I fear the worst, but hope for the best.
But - I believe that this is but a brief pause until the remaining hostages are returned.
Once that happens there will be nothing to stop the Israel government completing the genocide of the Palestinians there.
I fear the worst, but hope for the best.
October 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I hope the ceasefire in Gaza holds.
But - I believe that this is but a brief pause until the remaining hostages are returned.
Once that happens there will be nothing to stop the Israel government completing the genocide of the Palestinians there.
I fear the worst, but hope for the best.
But - I believe that this is but a brief pause until the remaining hostages are returned.
Once that happens there will be nothing to stop the Israel government completing the genocide of the Palestinians there.
I fear the worst, but hope for the best.