jwwr
@jwwr.bsky.social
A disciple of Brandolini's Law tangled up in media and politics. The only ‘abundance’ is stupidity. Everything else is precious. It’s a pity we’re so bad at the whole ‘equitable distribution’ thing.
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Let this be the first domino. And let there not be too many between this one and Trump.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office - live updates
It comes after Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with Jeffrey Epstein.
www.bbc.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Let this be the first domino. And let there not be too many between this one and Trump.
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Been a day. I heard the Albo interview on Sydney radio this morning. Very interesting to hear him celebrate his government restricting kids access to social media, for the good of children, after saying that Australian kids stuck overseas as ‘the responsibility of their mothers’. 🗑️
February 19, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Been a day. I heard the Albo interview on Sydney radio this morning. Very interesting to hear him celebrate his government restricting kids access to social media, for the good of children, after saying that Australian kids stuck overseas as ‘the responsibility of their mothers’. 🗑️
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"Excuse me, do you have a moment to talk about our Lord and Saviour Pingu?"
February 19, 2026 at 6:38 AM
"Excuse me, do you have a moment to talk about our Lord and Saviour Pingu?"
This is how a real democracy functions.
Former President Yoon sentenced to life in prison by Seoul court for his brief imposition of martial law in 2024.
South Korea's ex-President Yoon gets life sentence for insurrection
Former President Yoon sentenced to life in prison by Seoul court for his brief imposition of martial law in 2024.
www.aljazeera.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:05 AM
This is how a real democracy functions.
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How in one interview our Prime Minister can celebrate protecting Australian children from the interwebs, while saying other Australian children should be ultimately left stateless, because of their mothers, is just beyond me.
February 19, 2026 at 10:39 AM
How in one interview our Prime Minister can celebrate protecting Australian children from the interwebs, while saying other Australian children should be ultimately left stateless, because of their mothers, is just beyond me.
Let this be the first domino. And let there not be too many between this one and Trump.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office - live updates
It comes after Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with Jeffrey Epstein.
www.bbc.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Let this be the first domino. And let there not be too many between this one and Trump.
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Imagine the outrage if a Federal MP asked "Show me a good Jew!" Yet Pauline Hanson can rptedly vilify the Australian Muslim community by asking "Show me a good Muslim!" Shouldn't she be charged under the new hatespeech laws?! #auspol #Islamophobia
February 19, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Imagine the outrage if a Federal MP asked "Show me a good Jew!" Yet Pauline Hanson can rptedly vilify the Australian Muslim community by asking "Show me a good Muslim!" Shouldn't she be charged under the new hatespeech laws?! #auspol #Islamophobia
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In order to deflect attention away from new revelations that he raped and threatened to kill underage girls, Donald Trump will start a war with Iran.
February 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM
In order to deflect attention away from new revelations that he raped and threatened to kill underage girls, Donald Trump will start a war with Iran.
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Don’t forget, when Pauline drops racist bombshells into the media for everyone to react to, she’s now being funded by Gina Rinehart, major contributor to racist propaganda group Advance and inspired by MAGA-guru Steve “flood the zone with bullshit” Bannon.
The offence is the point.
The offence is the point.
February 18, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Don’t forget, when Pauline drops racist bombshells into the media for everyone to react to, she’s now being funded by Gina Rinehart, major contributor to racist propaganda group Advance and inspired by MAGA-guru Steve “flood the zone with bullshit” Bannon.
The offence is the point.
The offence is the point.
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Watching a senile sex criminal start wars for no reason while Congress shrugs is enough to make you go insane
The U.S. military has moved into place for possible strikes in Iran, leaving the White House with high stakes choices about pursuing diplomacy or war.
As Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place
President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.
nyti.ms
February 19, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Watching a senile sex criminal start wars for no reason while Congress shrugs is enough to make you go insane
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Gaza death toll in early part of war far higher than reported, says Lancet study
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Gaza death toll in early part of war far higher than reported, says Lancet study
Research suggests more than 75,000 killed in the first 16 months of conflict, 25,000 more than announced at the time
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Gaza death toll in early part of war far higher than reported, says Lancet study
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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“Consider when recently the Commonwealth Bank recorded a boom in profits [on the back of increased lending and deposit volumes]. If they are making profits out of those two things it means the people doing well out of the deal ain’t you."
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/3ZJVPwI
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/3ZJVPwI
February 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM
“Consider when recently the Commonwealth Bank recorded a boom in profits [on the back of increased lending and deposit volumes]. If they are making profits out of those two things it means the people doing well out of the deal ain’t you."
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/3ZJVPwI
Read the full piece on The Point: https://theaus.in/3ZJVPwI
Nazis don’t like to be called Nazis. Especially rich ones.
Bar declared crime scene as ACT police seize 'clearly satirical' posters under new hate laws
Police have seized five posters on display in the window of a Canberra bar, declaring a "crime scene" while they investigate the artworks under new Commonwealth hate laws.
www.abc.net.au
February 19, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Nazis don’t like to be called Nazis. Especially rich ones.
This is an openly hostile attack by a foreign power on national infrastructure.
How long are the US’ historical ‘allies’ going to sit by twiddling their thumbs, while their national sovereignties are openly assaulted and degraded by the Trump regime.
It’s like watching a psychotic episode.
How long are the US’ historical ‘allies’ going to sit by twiddling their thumbs, while their national sovereignties are openly assaulted and degraded by the Trump regime.
It’s like watching a psychotic episode.
Exclusive: The US State Department is developing an online portal to enable people in Europe and elsewhere to see content banned by their governments including alleged hate speech and terrorist propaganda, sources told Reuters reut.rs/4cySsA6
Exclusive: US plans online portal to bypass content bans in Europe and elsewhere
The U.S. State Department is developing an online portal that will enable people in Europe and elsewhere to see content banned by their governments including alleged hate speech and terrorist propagan...
reut.rs
February 19, 2026 at 2:45 AM
This is an openly hostile attack by a foreign power on national infrastructure.
How long are the US’ historical ‘allies’ going to sit by twiddling their thumbs, while their national sovereignties are openly assaulted and degraded by the Trump regime.
It’s like watching a psychotic episode.
How long are the US’ historical ‘allies’ going to sit by twiddling their thumbs, while their national sovereignties are openly assaulted and degraded by the Trump regime.
It’s like watching a psychotic episode.
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The level of stupid is matched only by the level of arrogance.
February 19, 2026 at 12:19 AM
The level of stupid is matched only by the level of arrogance.
This feels a lot like the whole planet right now tbh. Mostly because of the way the US is behaving.
February 19, 2026 at 12:18 AM
This feels a lot like the whole planet right now tbh. Mostly because of the way the US is behaving.
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Israel's annexation drive has sped up - because the world allows it - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/israels-annexation-drive-has-sped-because-world-allows-it
Israel's annexation drive has sped up - because the world allows it
New mechanism for land registration in the occupied West Bank highlights the need for Palestinians to reclaim the discourse about their own future
www.middleeasteye.net
February 18, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Israel's annexation drive has sped up - because the world allows it - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/israels-annexation-drive-has-sped-because-world-allows-it
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“Sometimes we have to force ourselves upon them”
Trump: "Frankly, if these radical left lunatic Democrats would come and say, 'Please, help us, please,' we'd stop crimes all over the place. Sometimes we have to force ourselves upon them because they're so bad."
February 18, 2026 at 9:17 PM
“Sometimes we have to force ourselves upon them”
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Australian health insurance premiums just had their biggest hike in a decade. Is it time to scrap private health cover?
Government incentives continue to drive people to take out cover merely to avoid tax penalties
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Government incentives continue to drive people to take out cover merely to avoid tax penalties
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australian health insurance premiums just had their biggest hike in a decade. Is it time to scrap private health cover?
Government incentives continue to drive people to take out cover merely to avoid tax penalties
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Australian health insurance premiums just had their biggest hike in a decade. Is it time to scrap private health cover?
Government incentives continue to drive people to take out cover merely to avoid tax penalties
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Government incentives continue to drive people to take out cover merely to avoid tax penalties
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Colesworth: <Start profit gouging during the pandemic> Oh dear, we're having supply chain issues
Colesworth: <4 years after pandemic ends, gouging even bigger profits using algorithm-based remote-controlled digital price tags> Oh dear, the market is so volatile.
Pundits: What is driving inflation?
Colesworth: <4 years after pandemic ends, gouging even bigger profits using algorithm-based remote-controlled digital price tags> Oh dear, the market is so volatile.
Pundits: What is driving inflation?
Consumer watchdog concerned by rise of per-item prices at Australian supermarkets
Gina Cass-Gottlieb says one of the regulator’s main priorities is to ensure price claims are ‘clear and truthful’
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Colesworth: <Start profit gouging during the pandemic> Oh dear, we're having supply chain issues
Colesworth: <4 years after pandemic ends, gouging even bigger profits using algorithm-based remote-controlled digital price tags> Oh dear, the market is so volatile.
Pundits: What is driving inflation?
Colesworth: <4 years after pandemic ends, gouging even bigger profits using algorithm-based remote-controlled digital price tags> Oh dear, the market is so volatile.
Pundits: What is driving inflation?
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There are tons of people out there helping the poor, the sick, the needy, the victimised, fighting for justice and defending the weak. Quietly and without fanfare, without any followers, without livestreams or youtube channels or income streams.
Those are my gurus.
Those are my gurus.
February 18, 2026 at 8:54 PM
There are tons of people out there helping the poor, the sick, the needy, the victimised, fighting for justice and defending the weak. Quietly and without fanfare, without any followers, without livestreams or youtube channels or income streams.
Those are my gurus.
Those are my gurus.
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Wellness woo grifters – like Chopra & Attia – often market themselves as wise & above corruption. Nope.
Price of Admission to Epstein’s World: Silence www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/w...
"Deepak Chopra complained of a 'crazy' day, #Epstein replied, 'I’m in Florida, but would like to send two girls.'"
Price of Admission to Epstein’s World: Silence www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/w...
"Deepak Chopra complained of a 'crazy' day, #Epstein replied, 'I’m in Florida, but would like to send two girls.'"
The Price of Admission to Epstein’s World: Silence
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Wellness woo grifters – like Chopra & Attia – often market themselves as wise & above corruption. Nope.
Price of Admission to Epstein’s World: Silence www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/w...
"Deepak Chopra complained of a 'crazy' day, #Epstein replied, 'I’m in Florida, but would like to send two girls.'"
Price of Admission to Epstein’s World: Silence www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/w...
"Deepak Chopra complained of a 'crazy' day, #Epstein replied, 'I’m in Florida, but would like to send two girls.'"
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Pick a side.
"States claiming to uphold human rights, justice and the rule of law should invest their time and energy in holding to account perpetrators of egregious human rights violations, rather than targeting those investigating and exposing international crimes."
"States claiming to uphold human rights, justice and the rule of law should invest their time and energy in holding to account perpetrators of egregious human rights violations, rather than targeting those investigating and exposing international crimes."
Special Procedures’ Coordination Committee condemns attacks against Francesca Albanese by State representatives: 'Promote justice, not disinformation'
GENEVA – The Coordination Committee of the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council today condemned vicious attacks, rooted in disinformation, by several State Ministers against Francesca Albane...
www.ohchr.org
February 18, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Pick a side.
"States claiming to uphold human rights, justice and the rule of law should invest their time and energy in holding to account perpetrators of egregious human rights violations, rather than targeting those investigating and exposing international crimes."
"States claiming to uphold human rights, justice and the rule of law should invest their time and energy in holding to account perpetrators of egregious human rights violations, rather than targeting those investigating and exposing international crimes."