Steve
@kiwistevemc.bsky.social
Pom. Kiwi. Leftie, Union activist.
Linguistics, biblical studies, politics. And silliness, if at all possible. Posts mostly in English; little bit of Japanese or Norwegian because why not.
Linguistics, biblical studies, politics. And silliness, if at all possible. Posts mostly in English; little bit of Japanese or Norwegian because why not.
My entertainment for the evening.
Yay me.
Yay me.
Jason Aldean is on stage at Spark Arena in Auckland right now, and Crave! is here to cover the show. Full review and lots more photos tomorrow at www.cravepodcast.com.
February 19, 2026 at 9:09 AM
My entertainment for the evening.
Yay me.
Yay me.
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I regularly see people wondering how it's possible that there are so many musicians and writers and film makers and artists from a tiny nation like Iceland.
And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.
And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.
I’m constantly astounded at the sheer level of artistic production coming out of Iceland. Novels, movies, music. Amazing.
February 18, 2026 at 2:23 PM
I regularly see people wondering how it's possible that there are so many musicians and writers and film makers and artists from a tiny nation like Iceland.
And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.
And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.
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Yeah, nah.
Sorry, mate, but, along with everything else that’s wrong with this, you don’t get to use “United States” and “civilisation” in the same sentence.
Sorry, mate, but, along with everything else that’s wrong with this, you don’t get to use “United States” and “civilisation” in the same sentence.
February 18, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Yeah, nah.
Sorry, mate, but, along with everything else that’s wrong with this, you don’t get to use “United States” and “civilisation” in the same sentence.
Sorry, mate, but, along with everything else that’s wrong with this, you don’t get to use “United States” and “civilisation” in the same sentence.
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some of you are looksmaxxing when you need to be booksmaxxing
February 18, 2026 at 7:41 PM
some of you are looksmaxxing when you need to be booksmaxxing
We’ve seen what rich Americans have done to America.
Is that really who we want to import down here now?
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Is that really who we want to import down here now?
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Wealthy Americans top ‘golden visa’ surge in New Zealand and applications from China double
US family who were 100th to be granted residency under investor scheme say they want to give back to ‘amazing’ New Zealand
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:57 AM
We’ve seen what rich Americans have done to America.
Is that really who we want to import down here now?
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Is that really who we want to import down here now?
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
I want them to define English.
February 18, 2026 at 1:45 AM
I want them to define English.
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There is patriotism and patridiotism.
“Nationalism is not to be confused with patriotism. Both words are normally used in so vague a way that any definition is liable to be challenged, but one must draw a distinction between them... "
–George Orwell
“Nationalism is not to be confused with patriotism. Both words are normally used in so vague a way that any definition is liable to be challenged, but one must draw a distinction between them... "
–George Orwell
February 16, 2026 at 1:13 PM
There is patriotism and patridiotism.
“Nationalism is not to be confused with patriotism. Both words are normally used in so vague a way that any definition is liable to be challenged, but one must draw a distinction between them... "
–George Orwell
“Nationalism is not to be confused with patriotism. Both words are normally used in so vague a way that any definition is liable to be challenged, but one must draw a distinction between them... "
–George Orwell
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I feel like Wellington is being trolled 🤔
February 18, 2026 at 12:14 AM
I feel like Wellington is being trolled 🤔
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I spent my childhood inside of American concentration camps. I know one when I see one. And that is what ICE is building.
February 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
I spent my childhood inside of American concentration camps. I know one when I see one. And that is what ICE is building.
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since no one feels like celebrating the current occupant of the office how about we dedicate today to these guys instead
The Presidents of the United States of America - Lump (Version A) (Official HD Music Video)
YouTube video by The Presidents of the United States of America
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 4:53 PM
since no one feels like celebrating the current occupant of the office how about we dedicate today to these guys instead
Fantastisk å se Norge vinne mer enn dobbelt så mange gullmedaljer som amerikanerne.
February 17, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Fantastisk å se Norge vinne mer enn dobbelt så mange gullmedaljer som amerikanerne.
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If was an Olympic figure skater, I would simply not fall.
February 16, 2026 at 9:33 PM
If was an Olympic figure skater, I would simply not fall.
Tonight’s entertainment
February 17, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Tonight’s entertainment
I mean…the Bible doesn’t name Noah’s wife. So who knows?
Mind you, everyone of my age in England knows Noah’s wife’s name was Nelly. But the Patriarchs were famously polygamous, so I’m counting nothing out.
Mind you, everyone of my age in England knows Noah’s wife’s name was Nelly. But the Patriarchs were famously polygamous, so I’m counting nothing out.
February 17, 2026 at 7:41 AM
I mean…the Bible doesn’t name Noah’s wife. So who knows?
Mind you, everyone of my age in England knows Noah’s wife’s name was Nelly. But the Patriarchs were famously polygamous, so I’m counting nothing out.
Mind you, everyone of my age in England knows Noah’s wife’s name was Nelly. But the Patriarchs were famously polygamous, so I’m counting nothing out.
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Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.
February 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.
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I’m so scared they are gonna run Newsom for President I’m sorry he is just not likable regardless of how many funny memes his team can come up with. Give me AOC give me Crockett give me a fighter.
February 15, 2026 at 2:51 AM
I’m so scared they are gonna run Newsom for President I’m sorry he is just not likable regardless of how many funny memes his team can come up with. Give me AOC give me Crockett give me a fighter.
This would be the same David Seymour that wanted a new Ministry of Regulation, then?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
ACT leader David Seymour delivers 'State of the Nation' speech
In Christchurch, the ACT leader pushed for a smaller state, rejected Treaty "division" and vowed to keep Labour, Greens and Te Pāti Māori from power.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 15, 2026 at 7:34 AM
This would be the same David Seymour that wanted a new Ministry of Regulation, then?
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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It's about 3 months out of calendar sync
February 15, 2026 at 2:58 AM
It's about 3 months out of calendar sync
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Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
February 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
As a teacher and lecturer, I can testify to the power of this.
if you're an older person who finds words like mogg and maxxing annoying, just starting using them. people over the age of 30 have the superpower to end trends by simply adopting them
February 14, 2026 at 3:39 AM
As a teacher and lecturer, I can testify to the power of this.
Gotta go, my ride is here
February 14, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Gotta go, my ride is here
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Apparently some folks in the east have had a boil water notice?
Anyway 3 Waters would’ve been a good idea, eh.
Anyway 3 Waters would’ve been a good idea, eh.
February 14, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Apparently some folks in the east have had a boil water notice?
Anyway 3 Waters would’ve been a good idea, eh.
Anyway 3 Waters would’ve been a good idea, eh.