Michael Gibson
@michaelg1962.bsky.social
Solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Jeffrey Epstein in a 2015 email to Landon Thomas Jr.: "Would you like photso of donald [Trump] and girls in bikinis in my kitchen."
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Jeffrey Epstein in a 2015 email to Landon Thomas Jr.: "Would you like photso of donald [Trump] and girls in bikinis in my kitchen."
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The Economist is looking for a China Researcher/News Assistant in Taiwan. This is a great opportunity for a Mandarin-speaking journalist seeking to hone their skills with one of the best China teams in the business. Details are in the link. www.telummedia.com/jobs/view/ta...
China Researcher / News Assistant
The Economist is looking for a Researcher / News Assistant in Taipei. The successful candidate will work with our correspondents in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mainland China and across the world, as we cover ...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
The Economist is looking for a China Researcher/News Assistant in Taiwan. This is a great opportunity for a Mandarin-speaking journalist seeking to hone their skills with one of the best China teams in the business. Details are in the link. www.telummedia.com/jobs/view/ta...
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Just gonna leave this here 😅 www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0k_...
Also, feel free to add +1 to your individual New Zealander count on my behalf
Also, feel free to add +1 to your individual New Zealander count on my behalf
Peter Thiel’s Insane Doomsday Escape Plan
YouTube video by Channel 100 News with Evie
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November 13, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Just gonna leave this here 😅 www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0k_...
Also, feel free to add +1 to your individual New Zealander count on my behalf
Also, feel free to add +1 to your individual New Zealander count on my behalf
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Speaking as 1 individual of 5 million New Zealanders, I would like the NZ Government to rescind Peter Thiels "free but probably bribed" NZ passport, refuse him access to NZ and remove all business links between NZ and his companies.
#nzpol
#nzpol
November 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Speaking as 1 individual of 5 million New Zealanders, I would like the NZ Government to rescind Peter Thiels "free but probably bribed" NZ passport, refuse him access to NZ and remove all business links between NZ and his companies.
#nzpol
#nzpol
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Why don't they call it "all these dudes are fucking fools style" then
(Don't worry, I already know why)
(Don't worry, I already know why)
It’s called “executive style,” and it’s a deliberately sloppy or at least careless way executives write to their reports. I’ve seen it as a communications consultant, but of course it might vary across industries.
November 13, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Why don't they call it "all these dudes are fucking fools style" then
(Don't worry, I already know why)
(Don't worry, I already know why)
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New Talbot Mills Poll
Labour: 38% (+3)
National: 33% (+4)
Greens: 9% (-1)
NZ First: 8% (-4)
ACT: 7% (-1)
TPM: 2.4% (-1.2)
Left bloc - 49.4% vs Right bloc - 48%
Labour surges to 38% in new poll - but still needs Te Pāti Māori
Henry Cooke
November 13, 2025 #NZPol
Labour: 38% (+3)
National: 33% (+4)
Greens: 9% (-1)
NZ First: 8% (-4)
ACT: 7% (-1)
TPM: 2.4% (-1.2)
Left bloc - 49.4% vs Right bloc - 48%
Labour surges to 38% in new poll - but still needs Te Pāti Māori
Henry Cooke
November 13, 2025 #NZPol
Labour surges to 38% in new poll - but it still needs Te Pāti Māori
After announcing its capital gains tax plan the party has hit its highest poll number since 2022 - but not quite high enough to cut Te Pāti Māori out of the equation.
www.thepost.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 AM
New Talbot Mills Poll
Labour: 38% (+3)
National: 33% (+4)
Greens: 9% (-1)
NZ First: 8% (-4)
ACT: 7% (-1)
TPM: 2.4% (-1.2)
Left bloc - 49.4% vs Right bloc - 48%
Labour surges to 38% in new poll - but still needs Te Pāti Māori
Henry Cooke
November 13, 2025 #NZPol
Labour: 38% (+3)
National: 33% (+4)
Greens: 9% (-1)
NZ First: 8% (-4)
ACT: 7% (-1)
TPM: 2.4% (-1.2)
Left bloc - 49.4% vs Right bloc - 48%
Labour surges to 38% in new poll - but still needs Te Pāti Māori
Henry Cooke
November 13, 2025 #NZPol
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AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
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I wrote on the UK's reported suspension of some intel sharing with the US on legal grounds. I spoke to several former intel officials & all agreed that they could not think of a comparable case over decades. Some expressed serious concern over retaliation www.economist.com/britain/2025...
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I wrote on the UK's reported suspension of some intel sharing with the US on legal grounds. I spoke to several former intel officials & all agreed that they could not think of a comparable case over decades. Some expressed serious concern over retaliation www.economist.com/britain/2025...
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OTOH, when hasn't this patched gang been so violently allergic to scrutiny and accountability that the over-reaction starts with being turned up to eleven and just keeps escalating?
It's interesting that NZ Police can be so proactive and decisive about pursuing charges for digital harm and harassment of a senior male police officer, yet find pressing charges when the victim is a woman almost impossible...
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
OTOH, when hasn't this patched gang been so violently allergic to scrutiny and accountability that the over-reaction starts with being turned up to eleven and just keeps escalating?
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House effort to force vote on releasing Epstein files can advance
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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"That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files" -- Rep. Grijalva
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
"That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files" -- Rep. Grijalva
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November 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Fair question - abusers aren't born. They're carefully made and get a lot of practice before (if) they're caught. "One and done" isn't how any of this works, not matter how deep and wide the denial is.
The thing that strikes me when reading the IPCA report is how early on McSkimming set a narrative to discredit his victim and protect himself from consequences. It seemed very calculated. Which makes me wonder: how many times has he done this? How many other victims are there?
November 12, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Fair question - abusers aren't born. They're carefully made and get a lot of practice before (if) they're caught. "One and done" isn't how any of this works, not matter how deep and wide the denial is.
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Additional confirmation from the Ukrainian General Staff: Alongside the strike on Budyonnovsk, Ukrainian forces also hit an ammunition depot in the occupied settlement of Novyi Svit, Donetsk region.
November 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Additional confirmation from the Ukrainian General Staff: Alongside the strike on Budyonnovsk, Ukrainian forces also hit an ammunition depot in the occupied settlement of Novyi Svit, Donetsk region.
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Nice words but I imagine Labour will stay true to centrist form and in the end do sweet F A
”As well as competition for supermarkets, Hipkins said Labour would have policies around competition for the four big banks, too.” #nzpol
”As well as competition for supermarkets, Hipkins said Labour would have policies around competition for the four big banks, too.” #nzpol
30 with Guyon Espiner: Labour leader Chris Hipkins comfortable being labelled a socialist
30 with Guyon Espiner: Labour leader Chris Hipkins comfortable being labelled a socialist
The Labour tells 30 with Guyon Espiner the state has a bigger role to play, and Labour will be announcing policies to tackle profits by supermarkets and banks.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 12, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Nice words but I imagine Labour will stay true to centrist form and in the end do sweet F A
”As well as competition for supermarkets, Hipkins said Labour would have policies around competition for the four big banks, too.” #nzpol
”As well as competition for supermarkets, Hipkins said Labour would have policies around competition for the four big banks, too.” #nzpol
Nice words but I imagine Labour will stay true to centrist form and in the end do sweet F A
”As well as competition for supermarkets, Hipkins said Labour would have policies around competition for the four big banks, too.” #nzpol
”As well as competition for supermarkets, Hipkins said Labour would have policies around competition for the four big banks, too.” #nzpol
30 with Guyon Espiner: Labour leader Chris Hipkins comfortable being labelled a socialist
November 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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"Of course, these profits don't signal a stronger economy. They highlight just how bad New Zealanders are being treated by their banks – especially in terms of how little interest they received on their deposits." #nzpol
📢 The bank's CEO said its full-year profit of more than $2.5 billion showed New Zealand was turning a corner.
'Insulting': Can ANZ really claim its record profit is the economy improving?
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November 11, 2025 at 6:12 AM
"Of course, these profits don't signal a stronger economy. They highlight just how bad New Zealanders are being treated by their banks – especially in terms of how little interest they received on their deposits." #nzpol
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When one bad cop at the top makes all the other cops look bad.
When one bad cop brings the NZ Police name and ability to serve the public into question
McSkimmings did realise this would happen, didn't he🤔
Some people and I can say males because I am one, think they are invincible
#nzpol
When one bad cop brings the NZ Police name and ability to serve the public into question
McSkimmings did realise this would happen, didn't he🤔
Some people and I can say males because I am one, think they are invincible
#nzpol
November 11, 2025 at 6:19 AM
When one bad cop at the top makes all the other cops look bad.
When one bad cop brings the NZ Police name and ability to serve the public into question
McSkimmings did realise this would happen, didn't he🤔
Some people and I can say males because I am one, think they are invincible
#nzpol
When one bad cop brings the NZ Police name and ability to serve the public into question
McSkimmings did realise this would happen, didn't he🤔
Some people and I can say males because I am one, think they are invincible
#nzpol
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Louise Nicholas reported her assault in 1993.
32 years later, and we're still getting cover ups and intimidation of women abused by serving police officers.
32 years later, and we're still getting cover ups and intimidation of women abused by serving police officers.
'Inexcusable conduct': Police Commissioner says lack of leadership over McSkimming
Richard Chambers says today's IPCA review into the McSkimming complaints found inexcusable conduct by former senior police leaders.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Louise Nicholas reported her assault in 1993.
32 years later, and we're still getting cover ups and intimidation of women abused by serving police officers.
32 years later, and we're still getting cover ups and intimidation of women abused by serving police officers.
Palmer asks Parliament: What's the rush? newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/10/p...
Palmer asks Parliament: What's the rush?
The overuse of urgency and insufficient scrutiny of new laws are hurting Parliament's public reputation, ex-PM says
newsroom.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Palmer asks Parliament: What's the rush? newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/10/p...
Growing labour market cracks to dominate next year’s election newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/10/g...
Growing labour market cracks to dominate next year’s election
Increasing numbers of job seekers opting out of joining the workforce has to be a real concern for politicians.
newsroom.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Growing labour market cracks to dominate next year’s election newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/10/g...
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Another day, another coupla billion sucked out of the economy #nzpol
📢 The bank said its profit was up 21% over the same period last year.
👉 Latest bot: NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland
👉 Latest bot: NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland
ANZ reports record $2.53 billion profit
www.1news.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Another day, another coupla billion sucked out of the economy #nzpol