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.
Pinned
It’s the Scramble for Africa all over again. But somehow more disgusting.
Qatar has pledged $1 billion to support Trump's 'Board of Peace' mission in Gaza, with PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani backing the US president’s 20-point plan and reaffirming support for Palestinian statehood and Israeli security.
February 20, 2026 at 7:53 AM
It’s the Scramble for Africa all over again. But somehow more disgusting.
Just so insanely sick in the head.
"22 miles of beautiful beach front property. Big hotels, wonderful tourist opportunities. Its aspirational. It could happen. But it will never happen as long as Hamas has anything to do with it. They have to go"
Mike Huckabee, the US ambassador to Israel, spelling it out
Mike Huckabee, the US ambassador to Israel, spelling it out
February 20, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Just so insanely sick in the head.
New Trump health advice just dropped.
if i were a boxer i would simply spray insulation foam inside my skull, rendering me IMMUNE to all knockouts, and easily become world champion of the world
February 20, 2026 at 4:39 AM
New Trump health advice just dropped.
This is what big business calls ‘cost externalisation.’
SpaceX rocket left behind a plume of chemical pollution as it burnt up in the atmosphere
A new study provides the first evidence that re-entering space debris pollutes Earth’s upper atmosphere.
theconversation.com
February 20, 2026 at 2:05 AM
This is what big business calls ‘cost externalisation.’
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From me: The architect of the Robodebt scheme, who was told it was unlawful even as he delivered it for the government, is still employed in the public service, now at the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. And in a senior governance and risk role. www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/20/r...
Exclusive: Robodebt architect remains employed in a senior governance role in the public service
Scott Britton was a national manager of the customer compliance branch in the Department of Human Services and signed a June 2014 minute that first detailed how robodebt would work.
www.crikey.com.au
February 20, 2026 at 12:19 AM
From me: The architect of the Robodebt scheme, who was told it was unlawful even as he delivered it for the government, is still employed in the public service, now at the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. And in a senior governance and risk role. www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/20/r...
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The really insane thing about arts funding cuts like the ones currently devastating Victoria is how small the savings are. Jacinta Allen is presiding over generational damage to the arts scene, for a saving of around 1 day of transport infrastructure spending
I spoke to @gingerandhoney.bsky.social this week about the cuts to Victoria’s arts funding ecosystem.
The cuts, the uncertainty and lack of transparency have left a cloud over what was Australia’s creative heart.
The Melbourne Advantage is over. We’ll see if other cities pick up the pieces.
The cuts, the uncertainty and lack of transparency have left a cloud over what was Australia’s creative heart.
The Melbourne Advantage is over. We’ll see if other cities pick up the pieces.
Cutting the creative state: funding changes threaten the cultural future of Melbourne, arts workers warn
Creative Victoria funding has dropped by more than $20m since 2022 and organisations including Writers Victoria now face closure
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:08 PM
The really insane thing about arts funding cuts like the ones currently devastating Victoria is how small the savings are. Jacinta Allen is presiding over generational damage to the arts scene, for a saving of around 1 day of transport infrastructure spending
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"It's all her fault, she is solely to blame"
February 19, 2026 at 11:58 AM
"It's all her fault, she is solely to blame"
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I'll just leave this here
February 19, 2026 at 8:10 PM
I'll just leave this here
Very big US College Frat Club vibes here. Remember when the world found out about George W. Bush’s creepy and secretive ‘Skull and Bones’ club? It’s like that, but ‘re-imagined,’ as the postmodernists like to say. Complete with fake judges’ panel and weird purple curtains everywhere.
Donald Trump's Gaza Board of Peace has met for the first time – everything you need to know 👇
7 things that happened at Donald Trump's first Gaza Board of Peace meeting
www.thenational.scot
February 19, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Very big US College Frat Club vibes here. Remember when the world found out about George W. Bush’s creepy and secretive ‘Skull and Bones’ club? It’s like that, but ‘re-imagined,’ as the postmodernists like to say. Complete with fake judges’ panel and weird purple curtains everywhere.
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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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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.