John Nicolay
@johnnicolay.bsky.social
Sydney lawyer and poster. Mostly interested in politics, economics, law and sport. Results-oriented progressive. Pseudonym in order to express non-professional (and occasionally unprofessional) thoughts. LFC/SFC/NYY
Seriously, they’ve done this without having any plan or strategy for what to do next, when there was absolutely no threat or time pressure to take action now.
How more obvious could it be?
How more obvious could it be?
Saying it’s about oil is the distraction.
It’s about Epstein.
It’s about Epstein.
January 4, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Seriously, they’ve done this without having any plan or strategy for what to do next, when there was absolutely no threat or time pressure to take action now.
How more obvious could it be?
How more obvious could it be?
Saying it’s about oil is the distraction.
It’s about Epstein.
It’s about Epstein.
January 4, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Saying it’s about oil is the distraction.
It’s about Epstein.
It’s about Epstein.
I wonder who will win the next FIFA Peace Prize.
January 3, 2026 at 7:29 AM
I wonder who will win the next FIFA Peace Prize.
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The split-screen here is unbelievable - first from yesterday, the others from 2017. Musk’s Twitter has truly driven us mad. People absorb far more of their beliefs from their social environment than they realize, and we’ve created an environment where being a gutter bigot is the baseline expectation
January 2, 2026 at 7:21 PM
The split-screen here is unbelievable - first from yesterday, the others from 2017. Musk’s Twitter has truly driven us mad. People absorb far more of their beliefs from their social environment than they realize, and we’ve created an environment where being a gutter bigot is the baseline expectation
38 years today since the events at Nakatomi Plaza. My thoughts are with all those for whom this continues to be a difficult time of the year.
December 24, 2025 at 6:19 AM
38 years today since the events at Nakatomi Plaza. My thoughts are with all those for whom this continues to be a difficult time of the year.
Buying these for all my friends who like well-tenderized steak with a hole in it.
December 23, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Buying these for all my friends who like well-tenderized steak with a hole in it.
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It’s so fucking obvious that the incentives here and on Twitter are what’s causing the Asshole Pride political moment the U.S. is living through.
But these people are so addicted to their microblogging dopamine habit that they refuse to confront the uncomfortable truth.
But these people are so addicted to their microblogging dopamine habit that they refuse to confront the uncomfortable truth.
December 23, 2025 at 4:55 AM
It’s so fucking obvious that the incentives here and on Twitter are what’s causing the Asshole Pride political moment the U.S. is living through.
But these people are so addicted to their microblogging dopamine habit that they refuse to confront the uncomfortable truth.
But these people are so addicted to their microblogging dopamine habit that they refuse to confront the uncomfortable truth.
Two of the least likeable people on the planet …
With the future of the party up for grabs in a Trump-less 2028 primary, Ted Cruz is weighing a second presidential bid.
It could be politically risky for Cruz, putting him on course to collide with Vice President JD Vance. Friction is already brewing. https://wapo.st/4qgKlvI
It could be politically risky for Cruz, putting him on course to collide with Vice President JD Vance. Friction is already brewing. https://wapo.st/4qgKlvI
December 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Two of the least likeable people on the planet …
Passes are overrated.
December 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Passes are overrated.
This is a very effective filleting.
I’m sure it’s obvious to everyone that killing the 60 Minutes story has nothing to do with journalism and everything to do with showing Trump what the benefits of the Ellisons controlling CNN would be.
I’m sure it’s obvious to everyone that killing the 60 Minutes story has nothing to do with journalism and everything to do with showing Trump what the benefits of the Ellisons controlling CNN would be.
I wrote about Bari Weiss doing the hard work of defending the rich and powerful www.thenation.com/article/soci...
Bari Weiss's Counter-Journalistic Crusade Targets "60 Minutes"
The new editor-in-chief at CBS News has shown she's not merely stupendously unqualified--she's ideologically opposed to the practice of good journalism.
www.thenation.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This is a very effective filleting.
I’m sure it’s obvious to everyone that killing the 60 Minutes story has nothing to do with journalism and everything to do with showing Trump what the benefits of the Ellisons controlling CNN would be.
I’m sure it’s obvious to everyone that killing the 60 Minutes story has nothing to do with journalism and everything to do with showing Trump what the benefits of the Ellisons controlling CNN would be.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Seems to me that a RC is such an obviously good idea that it’s both substantively and politically silly to resist it. They should get on with it, appoint someone sensible, and let the chips fall where they may.
#breaking two Labor MPs - Ed Husic and Mike Freelander - have broken ranks with Anthony Albanese to call for a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack. #auspol
www.afr.com//politics/la...
www.afr.com//politics/la...
Second Labor MP backs federal royal commission into Bondi massacre
Anthony Albanese is facing growing calls for a federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack, including from Labor MPs Ed Husic and Mike Freelander.
www.afr.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Seems to me that a RC is such an obviously good idea that it’s both substantively and politically silly to resist it. They should get on with it, appoint someone sensible, and let the chips fall where they may.
If you watched the Trump speech and then read the @nytimes report on it, you would swear that they were entirely different speeches.
December 18, 2025 at 4:49 AM
If you watched the Trump speech and then read the @nytimes report on it, you would swear that they were entirely different speeches.
I double-dare the Washington press corps to ask the President what the price of a $100 prescription would be after a 600% decrease.
LOLLL Trump claims he’s cutting drug prices by 600 percent, which is not possible
December 18, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I double-dare the Washington press corps to ask the President what the price of a $100 prescription would be after a 600% decrease.
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Imagine having the sort of career where you made Stand By Me and critics think it’s only your sixth-best film.
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/de...
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/de...
Rob Reiner’s five best films
We remember the key films of the great Hollywood director, who has died, alongside his wife
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Imagine having the sort of career where you made Stand By Me and critics think it’s only your sixth-best film.
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/de...
www.theguardian.com/film/2025/de...
Must read thread.
I have been much more active on the other site recently, because people over there are much less sensible and my voice is much more needed. I've laid out some of my thoughts below:
December 16, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Must read thread.
If you think it would have made the slightest difference to the Bonyrigg jihadists whether or not Australia recognised Palestine or whether Anthony Albanese spent even more time condemning anti-semitism, you’re either deluded or you’re a despicable person trying use the tragedy for your own ends.
December 16, 2025 at 2:13 AM
If you think it would have made the slightest difference to the Bonyrigg jihadists whether or not Australia recognised Palestine or whether Anthony Albanese spent even more time condemning anti-semitism, you’re either deluded or you’re a despicable person trying use the tragedy for your own ends.
Add John Howard to the list.
It’s a shame to see so many good opportunities to shut the fuck up go begging.
December 16, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Add John Howard to the list.
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If only the government had acted earlier to let an unqualified, politically appointed anti-semitism Czar police the thoughts of university campuses, the government could have .. <checks notes> .. persuaded a father/son IS terrorist cell from terroristing.
<blink blink>
Are we really going there?
<blink blink>
Are we really going there?
December 15, 2025 at 5:56 AM
If only the government had acted earlier to let an unqualified, politically appointed anti-semitism Czar police the thoughts of university campuses, the government could have .. <checks notes> .. persuaded a father/son IS terrorist cell from terroristing.
<blink blink>
Are we really going there?
<blink blink>
Are we really going there?
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The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.
All from his movies.
All from his movies.
I guess we’re all going to have to start smoking:
December 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
I guess we’re all going to have to start smoking:
No.
BREAKING
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been found dead in their Los Angeles home.
TMZ reports their bodies were found with knife wounds.
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been found dead in their Los Angeles home.
TMZ reports their bodies were found with knife wounds.
BREAKING: Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead
Rob Reiner, the legendary actor, director, and political activist, along with his wife Michele, the photographer and activist, were found dead in their home in Los Angeles.
bit.ly
December 15, 2025 at 3:38 AM
No.