Michael Pascoe
@michaelpascoe01.bsky.social
The Summertime of Our Dreams author, Michael West Media contributor , winner 2022 Kennedy Award Outstanding Columnist, speaker, rugby, prefer to be skiing
I missed an important example of how supine our government is: we enabled the Duggan family's assets, their home, to be seized by the US despite no conviction and with extradition unresolved.
Just a vassal state of a imperial ganster regime abc.net.au/news/2023-12...
Just a vassal state of a imperial ganster regime abc.net.au/news/2023-12...
January 11, 2026 at 1:01 AM
I missed an important example of how supine our government is: we enabled the Duggan family's assets, their home, to be seized by the US despite no conviction and with extradition unresolved.
Just a vassal state of a imperial ganster regime abc.net.au/news/2023-12...
Just a vassal state of a imperial ganster regime abc.net.au/news/2023-12...
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Don't forget, the IHRA definition will be buttressed by the extra Special Envoy's "supplementary guide"...which is either still being developed/workshopped and yet to be seen.
January 10, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Don't forget, the IHRA definition will be buttressed by the extra Special Envoy's "supplementary guide"...which is either still being developed/workshopped and yet to be seen.
US “justice” system is severely compromised from top to bottom especially if there is any element of politics or foreign policy involved yet Canberra is prepared to render unto Trump a fellow Australian just on America's say so.
We've surrendered our self-respect.
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We've surrendered our self-respect.
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Rendering an Australian citizen to the corrupt regime of Donald Trump - Michael West
The Albanese Government wants to render Australian citizen Dan Duggan to the corrupt authoritarian regime of Donald Trump.
michaelwest.com.au
January 10, 2026 at 11:29 PM
US “justice” system is severely compromised from top to bottom especially if there is any element of politics or foreign policy involved yet Canberra is prepared to render unto Trump a fellow Australian just on America's say so.
We've surrendered our self-respect.
michaelwest.com.au/rendering-an...
We've surrendered our self-respect.
michaelwest.com.au/rendering-an...
What Robert Manne termed the "clumsy and rather pathetic" Bondi response did not happen in isolation.
Richo's state funeral may prove to be Albanese's "knights and dames" moment
Mine for MWM.
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Richo's state funeral may prove to be Albanese's "knights and dames" moment
Mine for MWM.
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Albo’s “knights and dames” moment? - Michael West
Albanese’s handling of the aftermath of the Bondi massacre raises questions about the PM’s political judgement. Not for the first time
michaelwest.com.au
January 8, 2026 at 10:17 PM
What Robert Manne termed the "clumsy and rather pathetic" Bondi response did not happen in isolation.
Richo's state funeral may prove to be Albanese's "knights and dames" moment
Mine for MWM.
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Richo's state funeral may prove to be Albanese's "knights and dames" moment
Mine for MWM.
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"If you think Trump is just trolling on Greenland, book yourself a holiday in Caracas" (Edward Luce in the FT)
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How much would you sell your country for? - Michael West
Donald Trump is not just trolling on a takeover of Greenland, writes Michael Pascoe. Will it be the money or the gun ... or both?
michaelwest.com.au
January 7, 2026 at 9:55 PM
"If you think Trump is just trolling on Greenland, book yourself a holiday in Caracas" (Edward Luce in the FT)
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The Monroe Doctrine is 200 years old. Trump is taking it back to its lawless era - the US unconstrained.
And of course it's about the oil, not Maduro - some of Trump's best friends are feudal murderers.
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And of course it's about the oil, not Maduro - some of Trump's best friends are feudal murderers.
Mine for MWM
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January 4, 2026 at 6:53 AM
The Monroe Doctrine is 200 years old. Trump is taking it back to its lawless era - the US unconstrained.
And of course it's about the oil, not Maduro - some of Trump's best friends are feudal murderers.
Mine for MWM
michaelwest.com.au/what-trump-v...
And of course it's about the oil, not Maduro - some of Trump's best friends are feudal murderers.
Mine for MWM
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Just imagining a world where the ALP had dumped AUKUS and the LNP alone were still clinging to the view that the US was the great protector.
“Small target” oppositions lead to bad government policies.
“Small target” oppositions lead to bad government policies.
January 3, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Just imagining a world where the ALP had dumped AUKUS and the LNP alone were still clinging to the view that the US was the great protector.
“Small target” oppositions lead to bad government policies.
“Small target” oppositions lead to bad government policies.
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With no-one in the White House to contradict him, Trump seems to be adopting the George Costanza approach to lies.
Fortunately, Americans are increasingly not buying his fantasies.
Fortunately, Americans are increasingly not buying his fantasies.
December 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
With no-one in the White House to contradict him, Trump seems to be adopting the George Costanza approach to lies.
Fortunately, Americans are increasingly not buying his fantasies.
Fortunately, Americans are increasingly not buying his fantasies.
Our evil "ally". Various motives, same result: nonchalantly murdering people.
"Venezuela’s oil has been more central to Mr. Trump’s deliberations than previously reported"
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/u...
"Venezuela’s oil has been more central to Mr. Trump’s deliberations than previously reported"
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/u...
How Oil, Drugs and Immigration Fueled Trump’s Venezuela Campaign
www.nytimes.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Our evil "ally". Various motives, same result: nonchalantly murdering people.
"Venezuela’s oil has been more central to Mr. Trump’s deliberations than previously reported"
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/u...
"Venezuela’s oil has been more central to Mr. Trump’s deliberations than previously reported"
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/u...
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I remember when that shotgun was being discussed and people were trying to raise the flag and get it into the category D
"Victorian Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie has applauded Mr Grant's proposal," to lift the restrictions on the sale of the Adler shotgun
www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10...
"Victorian Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie has applauded Mr Grant's proposal," to lift the restrictions on the sale of the Adler shotgun
www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10...
States should take emotion out of Adler shotgun debate: Senator
A proposal by the New South Wales Deputy Premier and Police Minister to make it easier to import the controversial Adler shotgun is welcomed by a Nationals senator as "appropriate".
www.abc.net.au
December 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
I remember when that shotgun was being discussed and people were trying to raise the flag and get it into the category D
"Victorian Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie has applauded Mr Grant's proposal," to lift the restrictions on the sale of the Adler shotgun
www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10...
"Victorian Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie has applauded Mr Grant's proposal," to lift the restrictions on the sale of the Adler shotgun
www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10...
The murderers fired 33 rounds in the first minute at Bondi. There's blood on the hands of the politicians and regulators who enabled that, who sold out to the gun lobby to put such rapid-fire killing machines in their hands, undermining Port Arthur.
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Bondi Shooter revelations leave blood on the hands of politicians, police, ASIO - Michael West
Guns are to blame for Bondi tragedy, not PM Anthony Albanese, peace protestors or Iran who are all being fingered in the frenzy of blame
michaelwest.com.au
December 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The murderers fired 33 rounds in the first minute at Bondi. There's blood on the hands of the politicians and regulators who enabled that, who sold out to the gun lobby to put such rapid-fire killing machines in their hands, undermining Port Arthur.
Mine for MWM
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Mine for MWM
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Our timid government has its head under the pillows, desperately hoping it doesn't have to face up to the challenges of a radically changed world.
What’s Labor’s main security concern? How it looks in khaki on election day.
Mine for MWM.
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What’s Labor’s main security concern? How it looks in khaki on election day.
Mine for MWM.
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Australia's security abandoned to the folly of declining US empire - Michael West
Foreign affairs. The earth has moved, and our AUKUS security gamble with the US crumbles, but our government pretends nothing has happened
michaelwest.com.au
December 14, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Our timid government has its head under the pillows, desperately hoping it doesn't have to face up to the challenges of a radically changed world.
What’s Labor’s main security concern? How it looks in khaki on election day.
Mine for MWM.
michaelwest.com.au/australias-s...
What’s Labor’s main security concern? How it looks in khaki on election day.
Mine for MWM.
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This cannot be considered normal.
Want to go to Disneyland? Maybe rethink those mean tweets about US policy: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-12/us-social-media-australia-explainer/106128586
Want to go to Disneyland? Maybe rethink those mean tweets about US policy
Mean tweets about US policy might mean no trip to Disneyland, under a new proposal that would see Australians provide their social media history for the past five years.
www.abc.net.au
December 12, 2025 at 4:53 AM
This cannot be considered normal.
Remember the Torture Memos? The Boat Strike Memos May Be Worse. - POLITICO share.google/VxQ1aAC6B1rA...
Remember the Torture Memos? The Boat Strike Memos May Be Worse.
The Trump administration needs to release the legal analysis underpinning its controversial military campaign.
share.google
December 12, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Remember the Torture Memos? The Boat Strike Memos May Be Worse. - POLITICO share.google/VxQ1aAC6B1rA...
Hegseth is working his way through the usual worm pattern: denial, then distancing as denial falters, penultimately defending, relying on Trumpistas being above the law. Beware the usual fourth step, distraction.
And we have people embedded with him.
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And we have people embedded with him.
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No fog, no war. Hegseth's war crimes put Australian soldiers at risk - Michael West
Australian service personnel are embedded with a rogue military force committing war crimes. Why are they are not being recalled?
michaelwest.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Hegseth is working his way through the usual worm pattern: denial, then distancing as denial falters, penultimately defending, relying on Trumpistas being above the law. Beware the usual fourth step, distraction.
And we have people embedded with him.
Mine for MWM
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And we have people embedded with him.
Mine for MWM
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" .. there were 4,455 [noise] reports. And there were exactly zero penalties issued by police"
Bring on the noise cameras, writes @michaelpascoe01.bsky.social
#auspol
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Bring on the noise cameras, writes @michaelpascoe01.bsky.social
#auspol
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Big Noise. Bring on the noise cameras, now! - Michael West
Who’s game to take on Big Noise? It’s retail politics but such obvious retail politics it’s a wonder governments haven’t been game to act
michaelwest.com.au
November 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
" .. there were 4,455 [noise] reports. And there were exactly zero penalties issued by police"
Bring on the noise cameras, writes @michaelpascoe01.bsky.social
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/big-noise-br...
Bring on the noise cameras, writes @michaelpascoe01.bsky.social
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/big-noise-br...
Bloke who has a 747 engine on two wheels & a megaphone instead of a muffler is free to ride the streets any time he fancies, rattling windows, waking kiddies and causing possums to fall from the trees.
Bring on the noise cameras!
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Bring on the noise cameras!
Mine for MWM
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Big Noise. Bring on the noise cameras, now! - Michael West
Who’s game to take on Big Noise? It’s retail politics but such obvious retail politics it’s a wonder governments haven’t been game to act
michaelwest.com.au
November 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Bloke who has a 747 engine on two wheels & a megaphone instead of a muffler is free to ride the streets any time he fancies, rattling windows, waking kiddies and causing possums to fall from the trees.
Bring on the noise cameras!
Mine for MWM
michaelwest.com.au/big-noise-br...
Bring on the noise cameras!
Mine for MWM
michaelwest.com.au/big-noise-br...
Who should compensate investors for shonky investments? Government is floating using your superannuation after soaking good advisers.
Better idea: use the $2 billion in fines and fees watchpuppy ASIC collects.
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Better idea: use the $2 billion in fines and fees watchpuppy ASIC collects.
Mine for MWM
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Financial complaints. Mulino’s compo ploy to tap the goodies, even super, to cover the baddies - Michael West
There is a storm brewing to blow up the Federal Government’s Compensation Scheme of Last Resort. Will they hit super, financial advisers?
michaelwest.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Who should compensate investors for shonky investments? Government is floating using your superannuation after soaking good advisers.
Better idea: use the $2 billion in fines and fees watchpuppy ASIC collects.
Mine for MWM
michaelwest.com.au/financial-co...
Better idea: use the $2 billion in fines and fees watchpuppy ASIC collects.
Mine for MWM
michaelwest.com.au/financial-co...
Mainstream reporting created the illusion that the Federal Liberal Party’s “Moderates” still mattered before the net-zero vote. No, the faction was already deep in the endgame of a seven-year decline. They're gone.
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It’s the endgame for Liberal moderates. Here’s what happens next - Michael West
Mainstream reporting created the illusion that the Federal Liberal Party’s “Moderates” still mattered before the net-zero vote
michaelwest.com.au
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Mainstream reporting created the illusion that the Federal Liberal Party’s “Moderates” still mattered before the net-zero vote. No, the faction was already deep in the endgame of a seven-year decline. They're gone.
Mine for MWM
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Mine for MWM
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Like Israel, Russia deliberately targets civilians.
In Ukraine, at least six people were killed and 30 others injured as Russia launched a massive overnight assault on nearly every district of the capital, Kyiv. Officials said Russia’s attack involved 430 drones and 18 missiles,
November 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Like Israel, Russia deliberately targets civilians.
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Teal inroads into the Senate, largely at the expense of the Libs, would be a marvellous thing.
For one thing Labor would finally have some credible opposition.
#auspol
For one thing Labor would finally have some credible opposition.
#auspol
Moderates did what they always do, proving themselves irrelevant. The mimsy Lib time servers in the Senate who couldn't win a House seat better hope the community independents movement doesn't get its act together with a Senate ticket.
One I prepared earlier michaelwest.com.au/teal-senate-...
One I prepared earlier michaelwest.com.au/teal-senate-...
Teal Senate ticket – why we can’t have nice things - Michael West
Coverage of the week’s polls concentrated on the Coalition’s plunge, its road to nowhere. Is a “Teal” Senate ticket plausible?
michaelwest.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Teal inroads into the Senate, largely at the expense of the Libs, would be a marvellous thing.
For one thing Labor would finally have some credible opposition.
#auspol
For one thing Labor would finally have some credible opposition.
#auspol
Moderates did what they always do, proving themselves irrelevant. The mimsy Lib time servers in the Senate who couldn't win a House seat better hope the community independents movement doesn't get its act together with a Senate ticket.
One I prepared earlier michaelwest.com.au/teal-senate-...
One I prepared earlier michaelwest.com.au/teal-senate-...
Teal Senate ticket – why we can’t have nice things - Michael West
Coverage of the week’s polls concentrated on the Coalition’s plunge, its road to nowhere. Is a “Teal” Senate ticket plausible?
michaelwest.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Moderates did what they always do, proving themselves irrelevant. The mimsy Lib time servers in the Senate who couldn't win a House seat better hope the community independents movement doesn't get its act together with a Senate ticket.
One I prepared earlier michaelwest.com.au/teal-senate-...
One I prepared earlier michaelwest.com.au/teal-senate-...