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neil1808.bsky.social
@neil1808.bsky.social
Apologies for the sarcasm but I can't help myself. It's probably best to assume I'm being sarcastic unless there's a frowny face.

Descriptions of pictures available but as 99.99% of people who look at my profile can see, I'll wait for requests.
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Vale Jon Kudelka, one of the good ones.
Environmentalist & decent human.
#Tasmania #auspol #politas
February 9, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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"This is the hard truth I want to land: climate does not care what’s trending. It’s not interested in Jeffrey Epstein, Gaza, or Greenland. There is no algorithmic mercy. Physics is physics, and it is getting more abrupt."
#climatecrisis #ElNino #auspol www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/we-are-...
If Epstein is Trending, Why Isn’t +1.7°C?
The news cycle has become a hall of mirrors: Epstein, Trumpism, war, outrage, retribution. A thousand scandals designed to keep us anxious, tribal, and tired. We have to hold multiple truths at once: ...
www.lyrebirddreaming.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:57 AM
How many troops is #Putin willing to sacrifice in his '3 day special operation'?

#Ukraine
February 8, 2026 at 10:55 AM
ICYMI: The body that controls #cricket in the #USA has been suspended from the ICC.

Poor governance seems to be the problem.
www.wisden.com/cricket-news...
Explained: What ICC's Suspension Of USAC Means For Cricket At LA28 Olympics | Cricket News Today
On Tuesday (September 23), the ICC suspended the membership of USA Cricket. Why did this happen, and what does it mean for the Olympics?
www.wisden.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:06 AM
This must be in the top 10,000 worst things that #tech billionaire #PeterThiel has said.

Summarising: We can't win an argument in the contest of ideas but by harnessing #AI, billionaires can defeat the general public.

#Auspol #inequality #wealth

www.youtube.com/shorts/s-BQh...
Peter Thiel Doesn’t Want You to See This Clip
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:12 AM
How dare the Ukrainians shoot a high ranking enemy soldier whose country attacked them?

Don’t they know the only legitimate targets are enemy foot soldiers?

#Russia #Ukraine
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
BBC at scene where Russian general was shot in Moscow
Russia editor Steve Rosenberg reports from the outskirts of the Russian capital, where Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot and wounded.
www.bbc.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:48 AM
The United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform under the Epstein Files Transparency Act released these so I doubt there's anything interesting left.

#Trump #Auspol #Epstein
February 7, 2026 at 2:28 AM
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White House "staffer"
February 6, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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@albomp.bsky.social’s done NOTHING on banning gambling advertising, as recommended by a Labor led House Committee in 2023. To make things even worse, yesterday in the Senate Labor actively stood in the way of the Greens doing something. #shame #auspol michaelwest.com.au/gambling-adv...
Gambling advertising ban. Labor odds-on to do nothing - Michael West
Doing nothing on gambling advertising isn’t enough for the Albanese Government; they want to ensure nobody does.
michaelwest.com.au
February 6, 2026 at 5:29 AM
I found a photo of the White House staff member who posted the racist picture of the Obamas.

There's no proof available yet but it fits his MO perfectly.

#USpoli #Trump #WhiteHouse
February 7, 2026 at 1:28 AM
I was looking for a picture of the White House staffer who posted a racist post about the Obamas but realised somebody had already done it.
#USpoli #Trump
The "White House staffer" who posted the disgustingly racist Obama meme:
February 7, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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The "White House staffer" who posted the disgustingly racist Obama meme:
February 6, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Unruly behaviour at cherry blossom viewing parties is not a new thing.

Royalty were writing about how planting cherry #trees outside royal courts & in public spaces had led to loutish behaviour by the 15th century.

#Japan #tourists #royal
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Japanese city cancels cherry blossom festival over badly behaved tourists
"Overtourism" during Japan's iconic blossom season makes life for locals in Fujiyoshida town unmanageable, authorities say.
www.bbc.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:04 AM
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Inaction on climate change is costing lives: Dr Stephen Lightfoot. www.acf.org.au/news/inactio...
Inaction on climate change is costing lives
Lives are being put at risk by a lazy attitude to action on climate change, writes Dr Stephen Lightfoot.
www.acf.org.au
February 6, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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Interesting, not surprised, but haven't seen it verified elsewhere.
#auspol #uspol #Epstein
#trump
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February 5, 2026 at 11:46 PM
What's the recommended jail sentence for a failed terror attack?

Where do people who are found guilty of attempted murder & attempted terror sit in the jail pecking order?
#crime #Auspol
www.watoday.com.au/national/wes...
‘Motivated by hate’: Perth Invasion Day rally attempted bombing labelled an act of terror
A Perth man accused of throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd of Invasion Day protesters was allegedly motivated by racism, hatred and “pro-white” ideologies.
www.watoday.com.au
February 5, 2026 at 3:04 AM
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Labor's true colours. Again. #auspol
February 5, 2026 at 1:17 AM
‪'I was angry with my friend; I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe; I told it not, my wrath did grow.'
(William Blake)

MPs don't only speak to good foreigners but speak to reduce tension when there's trouble.
#Auspol #Israel #Palestine
michaelwest.com.au/what-is-isra...
What is Israel's Herzog doing here, who invited him, and why? - Michael West
Israel's President, Isaac Herzog to arrive in Australia in February. Why is a foreign Head of State asked to help heal Australian community?
michaelwest.com.au
February 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
'I was angry with my friend; I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe; I told it not, my wrath did grow.'
(William Blake)

Politicians don't only speak to foreigners who are decent people but speak to reduce tension with adversaries.

#Auspol
michaelwest.com.au/what-is-isra...
What is Israel's Herzog doing here, who invited him, and why? - Michael West
Israel's President, Isaac Herzog to arrive in Australia in February. Why is a foreign Head of State asked to help heal Australian community?
michaelwest.com.au
February 4, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Libs' donations up but did not turn into seats won. @sstephanietrann.bsky.social w #AEC political donations data. 'Dark Money' 31% untraceable despite 'electoral reforms'
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/political-do...
Political donations. Money doesn't buy you happiness! - Michael West
Political donations data from AEC returns show a huge increase in political party funding did not translate into seats won at the Election
michaelwest.com.au
February 2, 2026 at 5:44 AM
The only proven positive result of these youth #SocialMedia bans seems to be their ability to upset #ElonMusk.

I trust that other benefits will become apparent in time.

#Auspol
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Spain to ban social media for under 16s - ABC listen
Spain's Prime Minister says the crackdown will protect teens from the 'digital Wild West'.
www.abc.net.au
February 4, 2026 at 4:49 AM
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Annual bribes data is out, oops ... political donations - nothing more than a protection racket.

#auspol #AEC #PwC

youtu.be/U9GCe2PVN_8?...
THE DARK money of the Election | The West Report
YouTube video by The West Report
youtu.be
February 2, 2026 at 7:46 AM
If #Trump really wanted to win a #Nobel Peace prize then he would behave a bit more diplomatically.

No previous Nobel winner has achieved peace with threats & brinkmanship.
#auspol

www.myjoyonline.com/2026-nobel-p...
2026 Nobel Peace Prize: Pan African Business Forum endorses Trump's nomination for medal - MyJoyOnline
A business climate lobbyist group, the Pan African Business Forum, is asking members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee to consider United States President Donald Trump as the recipient of the 2026 Nobe...
www.myjoyonline.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:25 AM
There are few good things to say about a man trying to bomb those protesting for the rights of indigenous Australians.

But perhaps people now know that these people are willing to kill the innocent to spread their hate.

#Auspol #RWNJ
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Australian PM says man who allegedly tried to bomb rally deserves 'full force of law'
A 31-year-old man has been detained after hurling an item at an "Invasion Day" rally crowd in Perth.
www.bbc.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Does anybody really believe the line that the media is pushing that Barnaby Joyce has added respectability to One Nation?

All Joyce ever adds to anything is Bundy Rum!!

#Auspol
February 3, 2026 at 10:17 PM