Joy
@jjsm.bsky.social
Avid reader, gardener, believer in social justice and fairness
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Anyone else noticed how Nazi rallies get the go-ahead fairly easily from state governments, then the horrified public reaction is weaponised to pass anti-protest laws, which are then used to quash anti-genocide dissent and justify police assaults on small brown women? You picking up on this, too??
November 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Anyone else noticed how Nazi rallies get the go-ahead fairly easily from state governments, then the horrified public reaction is weaponised to pass anti-protest laws, which are then used to quash anti-genocide dissent and justify police assaults on small brown women? You picking up on this, too??
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Despising Jews for being Jewish makes you an anti-Semite.
Despising ANYONE who enacts, enables and/or supports GENOCIDE, ETHNIC CLEANSING, APARTHEID, RACIST ACTS AND/OR ILLEGAL OCCUPATION makes you a decent human being.
#FuckIsrael #FreePalestine
Despising ANYONE who enacts, enables and/or supports GENOCIDE, ETHNIC CLEANSING, APARTHEID, RACIST ACTS AND/OR ILLEGAL OCCUPATION makes you a decent human being.
#FuckIsrael #FreePalestine
November 13, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Despising Jews for being Jewish makes you an anti-Semite.
Despising ANYONE who enacts, enables and/or supports GENOCIDE, ETHNIC CLEANSING, APARTHEID, RACIST ACTS AND/OR ILLEGAL OCCUPATION makes you a decent human being.
#FuckIsrael #FreePalestine
Despising ANYONE who enacts, enables and/or supports GENOCIDE, ETHNIC CLEANSING, APARTHEID, RACIST ACTS AND/OR ILLEGAL OCCUPATION makes you a decent human being.
#FuckIsrael #FreePalestine
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Hey so “underage girls” are…children. The word you’re looking for is children. They’re not like, women-in-waiting or women-lite or whatever. They’re children. I think some of you are very uncomfortable with what that means for you but it is still true.
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Hey so “underage girls” are…children. The word you’re looking for is children. They’re not like, women-in-waiting or women-lite or whatever. They’re children. I think some of you are very uncomfortable with what that means for you but it is still true.
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Doris Lessing: “A public library is the most democratic thing in the world. What can be found there has undone dictators and tyrants.”
October 4, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Doris Lessing: “A public library is the most democratic thing in the world. What can be found there has undone dictators and tyrants.”
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This is important - is Bluesky now also complying?
Gets ever more clear: we need social networks of we the people!
Gets ever more clear: we need social networks of we the people!
‼️ Why did you, @jay.bsky.team @support.bsky.team suspend the account of one of the most outspoken, independent and important critics of the Trump regime - my friend and colleague @sarahkendzior.bsky.social ? By cutting her off, you also endanger her. Reinstall her account NOW!
Please share widely
Please share widely
November 12, 2025 at 8:18 AM
This is important - is Bluesky now also complying?
Gets ever more clear: we need social networks of we the people!
Gets ever more clear: we need social networks of we the people!
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Qld Senator Matt Canavan has tweeted 30+ posts attacking #ClimateAction, #renewables or #NetZero in the last 5 days. He never mentions that business & farmers support climate action. Would it be unfair to ask if he's receiving donations from the fossil fuels industry? 🤔 #auspol
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Qld Senator Matt Canavan has tweeted 30+ posts attacking #ClimateAction, #renewables or #NetZero in the last 5 days. He never mentions that business & farmers support climate action. Would it be unfair to ask if he's receiving donations from the fossil fuels industry? 🤔 #auspol
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The very concept of religious education is an oxymoron.
Education is meant to teach children how to think, not what to think. If you do the latter, it is not education; it is indoctrination and certainly should not be publicly subsidised.
Education is meant to teach children how to think, not what to think. If you do the latter, it is not education; it is indoctrination and certainly should not be publicly subsidised.
November 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The very concept of religious education is an oxymoron.
Education is meant to teach children how to think, not what to think. If you do the latter, it is not education; it is indoctrination and certainly should not be publicly subsidised.
Education is meant to teach children how to think, not what to think. If you do the latter, it is not education; it is indoctrination and certainly should not be publicly subsidised.
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How brilliant was @punterspolitics.bsky.social fundraiser in Canberra with @instanterudite.bsky.social doing the red carpet. I would’ve loved to know why Bridget McKenzie turned up 😆
The Sunday Shot goes to dinner with @punterspolitics!
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
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November 9, 2025 at 7:05 AM
How brilliant was @punterspolitics.bsky.social fundraiser in Canberra with @instanterudite.bsky.social doing the red carpet. I would’ve loved to know why Bridget McKenzie turned up 😆
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In the immortal words of Molly Meldrum, Do yourself a favour and check this out.
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 AM
In the immortal words of Molly Meldrum, Do yourself a favour and check this out.
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What should be a routine reminder: the national party got 3.8% of the national vote. Tail, meet dog.
November 7, 2025 at 6:24 AM
What should be a routine reminder: the national party got 3.8% of the national vote. Tail, meet dog.
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Under new head of Paramount David Ellison, the studio has drawn up a list of actors who opposed the Gaza genocide and will not allow them to appear in its films and TV shows.
Does this sound familiar?
Also, "Ellison is reportedly aiming to take over Warner Bros. next."
Does this sound familiar?
Also, "Ellison is reportedly aiming to take over Warner Bros. next."
Paramount Has Blacklist for Stars Deemed “Overtly Antisemitic” — World of Reel
It sure looks like the likes of Javier Bardem, Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Mark Ruffalo won’t be making movies for Paramount in the foreseeable future.
www.worldofreel.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Under new head of Paramount David Ellison, the studio has drawn up a list of actors who opposed the Gaza genocide and will not allow them to appear in its films and TV shows.
Does this sound familiar?
Also, "Ellison is reportedly aiming to take over Warner Bros. next."
Does this sound familiar?
Also, "Ellison is reportedly aiming to take over Warner Bros. next."
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The mighty John Menadue on royal involvement in the dismissal of Gough Whitlam. 'Elaborate constructions of plausible denial will just not wash. The Palace went to extraordinary lengths to whitewash the role of the Queen & other royals including Charles' #auspol johnmenadue.com/post/2025/11...
The Queen’s implausible denial
It beggars belief that the Queen did not know that John Kerr was planning to sack Gough Whitlam. She may not have known the detail of the coup in progress, but she knew the substance. But like Lord Ne...
johnmenadue.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Important piece by @theklaxon.bsky.social @anthonyklan.bsky.social. Advance ran the “No” campaign against the Voice, aggressively spreading disinformation. Why? One of biggest impediments to fossil fuels is Indigenous rights. #auspol #IndigenousRights #FossilFuels theklaxon.com.au/advance-spre...
"Advance" major spreader of fossil fuels lies before federal election: ARC study - The Klaxon
The group that ran the “No” campaign against the Indigenous Voice was one of the biggest spreaders of fossil fuels propaganda ahead of the federal election, a major study has found.
theklaxon.com.au
October 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Important piece by @theklaxon.bsky.social @anthonyklan.bsky.social. Advance ran the “No” campaign against the Voice, aggressively spreading disinformation. Why? One of biggest impediments to fossil fuels is Indigenous rights. #auspol #IndigenousRights #FossilFuels theklaxon.com.au/advance-spre...
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I asked the @australiainstitute.org.au if the Government's FOI Bill would make another Robodebt more likely.
They said yes.
That alone is grounds enough to bin this bill!
They said yes.
That alone is grounds enough to bin this bill!
October 17, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I asked the @australiainstitute.org.au if the Government's FOI Bill would make another Robodebt more likely.
They said yes.
That alone is grounds enough to bin this bill!
They said yes.
That alone is grounds enough to bin this bill!
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Discussion of whether UBI would work in Australia on ABC RN.
One thing they are leaving out:
Australia doesn’t do income support that doesn’t come with humiliation.
And stigma, and attempts to shame people.
It’s embedded in the system - and maybe, since Howard, in the national psyche.
One thing they are leaving out:
Australia doesn’t do income support that doesn’t come with humiliation.
And stigma, and attempts to shame people.
It’s embedded in the system - and maybe, since Howard, in the national psyche.
October 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Discussion of whether UBI would work in Australia on ABC RN.
One thing they are leaving out:
Australia doesn’t do income support that doesn’t come with humiliation.
And stigma, and attempts to shame people.
It’s embedded in the system - and maybe, since Howard, in the national psyche.
One thing they are leaving out:
Australia doesn’t do income support that doesn’t come with humiliation.
And stigma, and attempts to shame people.
It’s embedded in the system - and maybe, since Howard, in the national psyche.
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A cartoon by Barry Blitt.
October 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A cartoon by Barry Blitt.
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The lights on the hill.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
October 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The lights on the hill.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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In the interest of balance, the NPC cancels Chris Hedges, who was intending to give a speech on press freedom and the death of almost 200 media workers in Gaza
(Ring them. They hate it, because they 'know better'.
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johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
(Ring them. They hate it, because they 'know better'.
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johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
Cancelling Chris Hedges: What price balance?
On its homepage you will read that “The National Press Club (NPC) is a vigorous champion of media freedom and a home away from home for journalists”.
johnmenadue.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
In the interest of balance, the NPC cancels Chris Hedges, who was intending to give a speech on press freedom and the death of almost 200 media workers in Gaza
(Ring them. They hate it, because they 'know better'.
02 61212199)
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
(Ring them. They hate it, because they 'know better'.
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johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
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And making theft illegal would “kill” the thieving industry. Good. Make theft illegal again.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
And making theft illegal would “kill” the thieving industry. Good. Make theft illegal again.
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"𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢 has examined the details of confidential shipping records listing a total of 68 shipments of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft parts flown from Australia directly to Israel between October 2023 and September 2025."
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
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Secret cargo: Inside Australia's covert F-35 parts pipeline to Israel
At least 68 shipments of F-35 fighter jet parts have been flown on commercial passenger planes to Israel from Australia as recently as last month, leaked documents reveal.
johnmenadue.com
October 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢 has examined the details of confidential shipping records listing a total of 68 shipments of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft parts flown from Australia directly to Israel between October 2023 and September 2025."
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
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When they start Singing 😭❤️🩹 Merci @pairidaizaofficial pour l’accueil 🫶
YouTube video by Plumes
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October 6, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Please watch
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Please watch
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