Mat_3rd 🦘🇦🇺
@mat3rd.bsky.social
Hug your loved ones. You never know how long they will be around.
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Remember that odd story before the election about a neurosurgeon tearing down Monique Ryan’s campaign corflute, talking about burying the body under concrete? I decided to investigate. Turns out that behaviour did not exist in a vacuum. Watch #4Corners 8.30pm, ABC TV. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
When video of this surgeon went viral, his colleagues were the least surprised
It took a viral video for Australia to see a side of a celebrated neurosurgeon that some of his colleagues and patients had known about for years.
www.abc.net.au
July 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Remember that odd story before the election about a neurosurgeon tearing down Monique Ryan’s campaign corflute, talking about burying the body under concrete? I decided to investigate. Turns out that behaviour did not exist in a vacuum. Watch #4Corners 8.30pm, ABC TV. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
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An Easter truce has been declared by Putin. Not only is this a cynical act of someone who has sustained his aim to subjugate #Ukraine, it has huge practical challenges. So why has Putin done this and what does it mean for the war? 1/12 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/puti...
www.politico.eu/article/puti...
Putin declares ‘Easter truce;’ Kyiv is skeptical
“Shahed drones in our skies reveal Putin’s true attitude toward Easter and toward human life,” Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says.
www.politico.eu
April 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
An Easter truce has been declared by Putin. Not only is this a cynical act of someone who has sustained his aim to subjugate #Ukraine, it has huge practical challenges. So why has Putin done this and what does it mean for the war? 1/12 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/puti...
www.politico.eu/article/puti...
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He’s threatening media companies who are critical of him.
He’s talking about sending Americans to foreign prisons.
He’s signing executive orders to investigate former staff members who spoke out against him.
He’s defying the Supreme Court.
Don’t you see what’s happening here?
He’s talking about sending Americans to foreign prisons.
He’s signing executive orders to investigate former staff members who spoke out against him.
He’s defying the Supreme Court.
Don’t you see what’s happening here?
April 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
He’s threatening media companies who are critical of him.
He’s talking about sending Americans to foreign prisons.
He’s signing executive orders to investigate former staff members who spoke out against him.
He’s defying the Supreme Court.
Don’t you see what’s happening here?
He’s talking about sending Americans to foreign prisons.
He’s signing executive orders to investigate former staff members who spoke out against him.
He’s defying the Supreme Court.
Don’t you see what’s happening here?
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I don’t think a better headline could have been written about what happened yesterday.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
April 15, 2025 at 5:48 AM
I don’t think a better headline could have been written about what happened yesterday.
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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"At some level you can think of a block of aluminum as a block of solid electricity." The US imports aluminum from places where the cost of electricity is less than half our own. And there's no way a domestic industry is going to start back up based on Trump's inconstant whims. [Coyote]
The Madness of Tariffs -- Aluminum Example
Aluminum is produced in countries with low electricity costs, and is a way for the US to import that cheap electricity. Putting tariffs on it is madness and will not bring back the US aluminum indust...
coyoteblog.com
March 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
"At some level you can think of a block of aluminum as a block of solid electricity." The US imports aluminum from places where the cost of electricity is less than half our own. And there's no way a domestic industry is going to start back up based on Trump's inconstant whims. [Coyote]
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Important thing about this jaw-dropping story is that even if Jeff Goldberg hadn't been invited into the chat, Hegseth was sending out detailed military stuff over a civilian app that *even the other people in the conversation probably didn't need to know about*
"Need to know" means "need."
"Need to know" means "need."
March 25, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Important thing about this jaw-dropping story is that even if Jeff Goldberg hadn't been invited into the chat, Hegseth was sending out detailed military stuff over a civilian app that *even the other people in the conversation probably didn't need to know about*
"Need to know" means "need."
"Need to know" means "need."
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Canadian MP Charlie Angus: So here’s how it’s going to go down—this is going to be very rough. But the big wake-up call is for our American friends.
For example, Kentucky—the number one purchaser of Kentucky spirits in the world is Canada, and all our provinces have just pulled it off the shelves.
For example, Kentucky—the number one purchaser of Kentucky spirits in the world is Canada, and all our provinces have just pulled it off the shelves.
February 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Canadian MP Charlie Angus: So here’s how it’s going to go down—this is going to be very rough. But the big wake-up call is for our American friends.
For example, Kentucky—the number one purchaser of Kentucky spirits in the world is Canada, and all our provinces have just pulled it off the shelves.
For example, Kentucky—the number one purchaser of Kentucky spirits in the world is Canada, and all our provinces have just pulled it off the shelves.
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MORNING MAGIC
Silhouetted kangaroos splash through coastal waters at daybreak. Kangaroos are excellent swimmers, using their tails as rudders.
📹 aerin kr
Silhouetted kangaroos splash through coastal waters at daybreak. Kangaroos are excellent swimmers, using their tails as rudders.
📹 aerin kr
January 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
MORNING MAGIC
Silhouetted kangaroos splash through coastal waters at daybreak. Kangaroos are excellent swimmers, using their tails as rudders.
📹 aerin kr
Silhouetted kangaroos splash through coastal waters at daybreak. Kangaroos are excellent swimmers, using their tails as rudders.
📹 aerin kr
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New research reveals alarming trends in firearm ownership across Australia, showing that the number of guns in private hands has grown significantly since the Port Arthur massacre, and regulation across states and territories is failing to keep pace with community expectations.
🔴 MEDIA RELEASE:
🔴 MEDIA RELEASE:
Australia’s Gun Ownership Scorecard: A Growing Problem in Need of Reform
New findings released today reveal alarming trends in firearm ownership across Australia, showing that the number of guns in private hands has
australiainstitute.org.au
January 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM
New research reveals alarming trends in firearm ownership across Australia, showing that the number of guns in private hands has grown significantly since the Port Arthur massacre, and regulation across states and territories is failing to keep pace with community expectations.
🔴 MEDIA RELEASE:
🔴 MEDIA RELEASE:
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I have a big ask. My 9yo son is autistic and he’s been raising a betta fish he named Kevin. Yesterday He asked if he could “share a photo of Kevin with the whole world“. I don’t know if this will work, but a dad’s gotta try. Like and share if that’s your thing. Kevin says hi! 🐟👋
January 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I have a big ask. My 9yo son is autistic and he’s been raising a betta fish he named Kevin. Yesterday He asked if he could “share a photo of Kevin with the whole world“. I don’t know if this will work, but a dad’s gotta try. Like and share if that’s your thing. Kevin says hi! 🐟👋
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Found! Dozens of Damning Documents about Trump's Hoarding of Classified Documents!
www.emptywheel.net/2025/01/19/f...
www.emptywheel.net/2025/01/19/f...
Found! Dozens of Damning Documents about Trump's Hoarding of Classified Documents! - emptywheel
If you want to know how Democrats failed to make more of a political case against Trump during the election, you can start with the fact that Dan Goldman knows almost nothing about what was made publi...
www.emptywheel.net
January 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Found! Dozens of Damning Documents about Trump's Hoarding of Classified Documents!
www.emptywheel.net/2025/01/19/f...
www.emptywheel.net/2025/01/19/f...
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Proud to be part of the team at @contrariannews.bsky.social. As a contributor, I will focus on exposing disinformation tactics that undermine democracy, national security, and the rule of law. Please join us!
January 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Proud to be part of the team at @contrariannews.bsky.social. As a contributor, I will focus on exposing disinformation tactics that undermine democracy, national security, and the rule of law. Please join us!
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If you want to know how Trump got elected even after being charged in 2 federal indictments, you might start with the way every legacy media outlet let Trump's lies about politicizing DOJ go uncontested. Always.
www.emptywheel.net/2024/12/21/c...
www.emptywheel.net/2024/12/21/c...
Cotton Swabs and Grievance Myths: Do Not Invite Republicans to Express Support for Kash Patel's Witch Hunts - emptywheel
Given the 8 year con job Trump has pursued to get Republicans to believe his false myth of grievance, you will never get Republicans to oppose Kash Patel as FBI Director by asking them to disavow that...
www.emptywheel.net
December 21, 2024 at 11:57 PM
If you want to know how Trump got elected even after being charged in 2 federal indictments, you might start with the way every legacy media outlet let Trump's lies about politicizing DOJ go uncontested. Always.
www.emptywheel.net/2024/12/21/c...
www.emptywheel.net/2024/12/21/c...
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The headquarters of the Burmese Junta's Western Military Command isn't looking so hot right now.
This will be the second RMC to fall to the Resistance (both since June).
This will be the second RMC to fall to the Resistance (both since June).
December 18, 2024 at 8:45 AM
The headquarters of the Burmese Junta's Western Military Command isn't looking so hot right now.
This will be the second RMC to fall to the Resistance (both since June).
This will be the second RMC to fall to the Resistance (both since June).
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Vanuatu earth quake looks quite devastating, hopefully limited casualties and fast response from wod to help 😔
#vanuatu #earthquake
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
#vanuatu #earthquake
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Live: At least one dead after magnitude-7.4 earthquake strikes Vanuatu
At least one person has died following a magnitude-7.4 earthquake at Vanuatu, 37km off the coast of Port Vila. A tsunami warning was in place but has since been cancelled. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
December 17, 2024 at 5:44 AM
Vanuatu earth quake looks quite devastating, hopefully limited casualties and fast response from wod to help 😔
#vanuatu #earthquake
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
#vanuatu #earthquake
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
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Mount Kanlaon in the Philippines erupted today at 3.03pm. The alert level has been raised to level 3....👀
December 9, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Mount Kanlaon in the Philippines erupted today at 3.03pm. The alert level has been raised to level 3....👀
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Developing:
A Syrian IL-76T coming from Damascus lost fast altitude near Homs and possibly crashed west of that city. There are rumors that it was Assad‘s plane.
A Syrian IL-76T coming from Damascus lost fast altitude near Homs and possibly crashed west of that city. There are rumors that it was Assad‘s plane.
December 8, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Developing:
A Syrian IL-76T coming from Damascus lost fast altitude near Homs and possibly crashed west of that city. There are rumors that it was Assad‘s plane.
A Syrian IL-76T coming from Damascus lost fast altitude near Homs and possibly crashed west of that city. There are rumors that it was Assad‘s plane.
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WOWWOWIWOWOWOWWO
A historic moment from Omayyad Square, the Free Syrian Army in the heart of Damascus.
A historic moment from Omayyad Square, the Free Syrian Army in the heart of Damascus.
December 8, 2024 at 2:46 AM
WOWWOWIWOWOWOWWO
A historic moment from Omayyad Square, the Free Syrian Army in the heart of Damascus.
A historic moment from Omayyad Square, the Free Syrian Army in the heart of Damascus.
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State television headquarters in Damascus, as well as Damascus International Airport, have been seized by rebels, according to the Middle East Eye.
Bashar Al-Assad, according to their sources (and many others), is no longer in Syria.
Bashar Al-Assad, according to their sources (and many others), is no longer in Syria.
Live: Syrian rebels enter Damascus
President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly left the capital
www.middleeasteye.net
December 8, 2024 at 2:47 AM
State television headquarters in Damascus, as well as Damascus International Airport, have been seized by rebels, according to the Middle East Eye.
Bashar Al-Assad, according to their sources (and many others), is no longer in Syria.
Bashar Al-Assad, according to their sources (and many others), is no longer in Syria.
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OKAY! So. Thanks to popular culture, when most people hear "pirate ship" they think of a big, intimidating, heavily armed vessel like a galleon or a man-of-war, like this commandeered Spanish vessel from season 2 of BLACK SAILS. 🏴☠️
December 4, 2024 at 3:58 AM
OKAY! So. Thanks to popular culture, when most people hear "pirate ship" they think of a big, intimidating, heavily armed vessel like a galleon or a man-of-war, like this commandeered Spanish vessel from season 2 of BLACK SAILS. 🏴☠️
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Special ops are storming the parliament building.
December 3, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Special ops are storming the parliament building.
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The more I use Bluesky, the more I realize the ways Threads fumbled the ball.
Threads’ biggest mistake: not grasping that conversation-centric social media is contemporaneous.
Everyone needs to see things at the same time so they can *engage with each other at the same time*.
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Threads’ biggest mistake: not grasping that conversation-centric social media is contemporaneous.
Everyone needs to see things at the same time so they can *engage with each other at the same time*.
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November 19, 2024 at 1:28 PM
The more I use Bluesky, the more I realize the ways Threads fumbled the ball.
Threads’ biggest mistake: not grasping that conversation-centric social media is contemporaneous.
Everyone needs to see things at the same time so they can *engage with each other at the same time*.
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Threads’ biggest mistake: not grasping that conversation-centric social media is contemporaneous.
Everyone needs to see things at the same time so they can *engage with each other at the same time*.
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