David Crabbe
@oidatsmyleg.bsky.social
Developer, news junkie and occasional social commentator.
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So much of our infrastructure, planning, environmental, and road safety measures seem to be based around politicians' fear of slightly inconveniencing easily-angered motorists. Pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users are barely considered in their calculations.
November 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
So much of our infrastructure, planning, environmental, and road safety measures seem to be based around politicians' fear of slightly inconveniencing easily-angered motorists. Pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users are barely considered in their calculations.
Seriously WTF is wrong with some people.
Today's bike ride was marred by a guy in a ute *singing* homophobic slurs whilst waiting at the lights and guy in a ute (it's always fucking ute) swerving onto the opposite side of the road to try to scare us and then shouting obscenities as they passed.
Today's bike ride was marred by a guy in a ute *singing* homophobic slurs whilst waiting at the lights and guy in a ute (it's always fucking ute) swerving onto the opposite side of the road to try to scare us and then shouting obscenities as they passed.
November 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Seriously WTF is wrong with some people.
Today's bike ride was marred by a guy in a ute *singing* homophobic slurs whilst waiting at the lights and guy in a ute (it's always fucking ute) swerving onto the opposite side of the road to try to scare us and then shouting obscenities as they passed.
Today's bike ride was marred by a guy in a ute *singing* homophobic slurs whilst waiting at the lights and guy in a ute (it's always fucking ute) swerving onto the opposite side of the road to try to scare us and then shouting obscenities as they passed.
At least in A Canticle for Leibowitz the US had a nuclear exchange to blame for entering a new dark age; this, by contrast, is self-inflicted.
Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
nyti.ms
November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
At least in A Canticle for Leibowitz the US had a nuclear exchange to blame for entering a new dark age; this, by contrast, is self-inflicted.
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Insane but true fact: making US roads as safe as Canadian, Australian, or European roads would save more lives than eliminating murder from the US.
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Insane but true fact: making US roads as safe as Canadian, Australian, or European roads would save more lives than eliminating murder from the US.
Well, she is correct, she does sound obscene.
Sharing the video of this because it’s such a ghoulish thing to say that I’m honestly in disbelief that I even heard her properly
November 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Well, she is correct, she does sound obscene.
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Gambling ruins lives. It is absolutely unacceptable that the Albanese government will continue to choose vested interests over the wellbeing of Australians and hide behind a watered-down policy - if they ever introduce one. We need action on gambling harms now.
Labor tipped to drop proposal for online gambling ad ban
Political and industry sources expect Communications Minister Anika Wells to crack-down on illegal offshore gambling websites.
www.afr.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Gambling ruins lives. It is absolutely unacceptable that the Albanese government will continue to choose vested interests over the wellbeing of Australians and hide behind a watered-down policy - if they ever introduce one. We need action on gambling harms now.
Opeth. The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane.
November 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Opeth. The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane.
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It's like Bertrand Russell launched that teapot into space for nothing
This is completely disgusting. Today, the CDC updated their vaccine safety page. It now says:
“The claim "vaccines do not cause autism" is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism”.
“The claim "vaccines do not cause autism" is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism”.
November 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
It's like Bertrand Russell launched that teapot into space for nothing
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Marine wildlife fleeing to poles due to global heating as Australian oceans face ‘uncharted’ future. The rules that we’ve been relying on for ocean protection and conservation… they’re going to have to evolve.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Marine wildlife fleeing to poles due to global heating as Australian oceans face ‘uncharted’ future
From 2040 onwards the average year for marine ecosystems is likely to be more extreme than the worst years experienced up until 2015, researchers say
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Marine wildlife fleeing to poles due to global heating as Australian oceans face ‘uncharted’ future. The rules that we’ve been relying on for ocean protection and conservation… they’re going to have to evolve.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Elon Musk's yearly pay package could end extreme poverty worldwide.
You might also listen to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social discuss this in a great conversation from today: bsky.app/profile/bold...
You might also listen to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social discuss this in a great conversation from today: bsky.app/profile/bold...
November 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Elon Musk's yearly pay package could end extreme poverty worldwide.
You might also listen to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social discuss this in a great conversation from today: bsky.app/profile/bold...
You might also listen to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social discuss this in a great conversation from today: bsky.app/profile/bold...
Australia's two main political parties are either in complete denial or captured by fossil fuel industry, meanwhile the effects of climate change continue unabated.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Survey finds 60 per cent of Ningaloo coral has turned to stone
Scientists say they are "speechless" after witnessing significant coral death at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Australia's two main political parties are either in complete denial or captured by fossil fuel industry, meanwhile the effects of climate change continue unabated.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Kath Rowley,who below guides staff on how to downplay gas emissions, has just been appointed CEO of the Climate Change Authority, the body providing 'independent' advice to govt
Safe appointment for a govt wanting fossil fuel expansion to remain at home in our climate institutions.
#auspol #climate
Safe appointment for a govt wanting fossil fuel expansion to remain at home in our climate institutions.
#auspol #climate
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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Save the CSIRO
Our national science & research agency is now facing more job cuts than under Tony Abbott
Call on the Albanese Govt to fund the scientists & research we need to tackle big issues we face from climate to food security and everything in between
www.davidpocock.com.au/save_our_csiro
Our national science & research agency is now facing more job cuts than under Tony Abbott
Call on the Albanese Govt to fund the scientists & research we need to tackle big issues we face from climate to food security and everything in between
www.davidpocock.com.au/save_our_csiro
November 19, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Save the CSIRO
Our national science & research agency is now facing more job cuts than under Tony Abbott
Call on the Albanese Govt to fund the scientists & research we need to tackle big issues we face from climate to food security and everything in between
www.davidpocock.com.au/save_our_csiro
Our national science & research agency is now facing more job cuts than under Tony Abbott
Call on the Albanese Govt to fund the scientists & research we need to tackle big issues we face from climate to food security and everything in between
www.davidpocock.com.au/save_our_csiro
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To recap:
*Berated reporter for asking about the type of cover-up that fueled Trump's conspiratorial attack on govt.
*Refused to condemn MBS for role in murdering a journalist, suggested journalist had it coming, berated reporter for asking abt it.
He is more committed to MBS than the free press.
*Berated reporter for asking about the type of cover-up that fueled Trump's conspiratorial attack on govt.
*Refused to condemn MBS for role in murdering a journalist, suggested journalist had it coming, berated reporter for asking abt it.
He is more committed to MBS than the free press.
Q: Why wait for Congress to release the Epstein files? Why not just do it now?
TRUMP: It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you're a terrible reporter. It's the way you ask these questions. You start off with a man who's highly respected asking him an insubordinate question
TRUMP: It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you're a terrible reporter. It's the way you ask these questions. You start off with a man who's highly respected asking him an insubordinate question
November 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
To recap:
*Berated reporter for asking about the type of cover-up that fueled Trump's conspiratorial attack on govt.
*Refused to condemn MBS for role in murdering a journalist, suggested journalist had it coming, berated reporter for asking abt it.
He is more committed to MBS than the free press.
*Berated reporter for asking about the type of cover-up that fueled Trump's conspiratorial attack on govt.
*Refused to condemn MBS for role in murdering a journalist, suggested journalist had it coming, berated reporter for asking abt it.
He is more committed to MBS than the free press.
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Yet another revered Labor figure despairing about @albo Govt abdication of any progressive agenda.
Carmen Lawrence in @smh takes them to task about coal, climate & environment, others rightly attacking AUKUS, health, housing, education …
So many squandered opportunities, when threats so present
Carmen Lawrence in @smh takes them to task about coal, climate & environment, others rightly attacking AUKUS, health, housing, education …
So many squandered opportunities, when threats so present
November 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Yet another revered Labor figure despairing about @albo Govt abdication of any progressive agenda.
Carmen Lawrence in @smh takes them to task about coal, climate & environment, others rightly attacking AUKUS, health, housing, education …
So many squandered opportunities, when threats so present
Carmen Lawrence in @smh takes them to task about coal, climate & environment, others rightly attacking AUKUS, health, housing, education …
So many squandered opportunities, when threats so present
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History will judge this government very harshly for its cruel and inhumane treatment of asylum seekers.
November 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
History will judge this government very harshly for its cruel and inhumane treatment of asylum seekers.
"Another missed opportunity" will be this government's epitaph.
Another missed opportunity to make a principled argument that people who have lived here a significant period of time during which they have contributed in various ways should have certain rights. In many cases these people will be in long-term relationships with UK nationals with dependent children
Reform’s plan to cut EU citizens’ benefits would risk trade war with Europe, Labour claims – UK politics live
November 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
"Another missed opportunity" will be this government's epitaph.
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So, let's see. A mixed-race intellectual with leftist instincts who ended up, mysteriously, partnering with one of the world's two richest overt Nazis, & is now driving a company obsessed with preserving "Western" dominance?
Can we just agree that too much money drives people stark, raving mad?
Can we just agree that too much money drives people stark, raving mad?
‘Fear really drives him’: is Alex Karp of Palantir the world’s scariest CEO?
‘Fear really drives him’: is Alex Karp of Palantir the world’s scariest CEO?
His company is potentially creating the ultimate state surveillance tool, and Karp has recently been on a striking political and philosophical journey. His biographer reveals what makes him tick
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
So, let's see. A mixed-race intellectual with leftist instincts who ended up, mysteriously, partnering with one of the world's two richest overt Nazis, & is now driving a company obsessed with preserving "Western" dominance?
Can we just agree that too much money drives people stark, raving mad?
Can we just agree that too much money drives people stark, raving mad?
"Australia can’t build a prosperous future on managed decline in our scientists and researchers."
The government need to seriously reconsider their spending priorities.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The government need to seriously reconsider their spending priorities.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Sad day for publicly funded science’: up to 350 more jobs to go at CSIRO
Australia’s national scientific agency announces more research job losses as it looks for budgetary savings
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
"Australia can’t build a prosperous future on managed decline in our scientists and researchers."
The government need to seriously reconsider their spending priorities.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The government need to seriously reconsider their spending priorities.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
This is the quintessential 4WD story, and why we can't have nice things.
www.9news.com.au/national/pro...
www.9news.com.au/national/pro...
Queensland ecologist flooded with death threats after 4WD plea
www.9news.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 6:59 AM
This is the quintessential 4WD story, and why we can't have nice things.
www.9news.com.au/national/pro...
www.9news.com.au/national/pro...
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What the fuck is wrong with them?!
Seriously.
Seriously.
Govt minister Alex Norris is asked if the govt will take jewellery from people [fleeing war and persecution]. Norris says the govt won't be taking peoples wedding rings but they will seize assets.
November 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
What the fuck is wrong with them?!
Seriously.
Seriously.
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With the world heating up [and more pedestrians being killed], why are more SUVs being sold?
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
With the world heating up, why are more SUVs being sold?
Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.
www.bbc.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:09 AM
With the world heating up [and more pedestrians being killed], why are more SUVs being sold?
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
“It’s the industry that has driven the demand through huge marketing & advertising campaigns in recent years. SUVs offered the industry a simple way of charging more for a vehicle that does the same thing.”
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The Sun has been told Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will on Monday propose confiscating jewellery, watches, necklaces from asylum seekers to meet asylum costs
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
November 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM
The Sun has been told Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will on Monday propose confiscating jewellery, watches, necklaces from asylum seekers to meet asylum costs
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
This reflects the most controversial aspect of the Danish scheme - the Jewellery Law. The toughest Labour MPs thought this was OTT
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Wouldn’t it be good if there was some kind of environment legislation that could stop this sort of thing from happening
New: "Minister Gavin Pearce has confirmed the closure of the commercial rock lobster fishery near diseased salmon pens south of D’Entrecasteaux Channel, citing concerns that antibiotic residues could prompt Japan and China to ban imports of Tasmania’s $90-million southern rock lobster industry."
Minister Confirms Antibiotics Close Rock Lobster Fishery
Japanese and Chinese markets at risk
tasmaniantimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Wouldn’t it be good if there was some kind of environment legislation that could stop this sort of thing from happening