Andrew Murray Ph.D (Once _Was_Arnold)
@oncewasarnold.bsky.social
Smart people notice everything that’s there
Even smarter people also notice what should be there - but isn’t
Unfortunately, complete loonies see stuff that isn’t there too
Critical thinking is how we tell the difference
Even smarter people also notice what should be there - but isn’t
Unfortunately, complete loonies see stuff that isn’t there too
Critical thinking is how we tell the difference
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"America’s return to isolationism has deep roots in the shifting global distribution of power, and will continue whoever follows Trump in the White House," writes Hugh White. satpa.pe/Mgfoqty
Albanese’s folly of pandering to Donald Trump
ANALYSIS: The prime minister’s flattery of Donald Trump may be about preserving US relations, but he ought to focus on leaders who will really shape Australia’s future.
satpa.pe
October 28, 2025 at 11:58 PM
"America’s return to isolationism has deep roots in the shifting global distribution of power, and will continue whoever follows Trump in the White House," writes Hugh White. satpa.pe/Mgfoqty
@mikehoney.bsky.social @mackayim.bsky.social
In case you haven’t seen it already, WA health is now reporting, weekly, wastewater counts for Flu variants and RSV as well as the C19 variants
www.health.wa.gov.au/articles/n_r...
In case you haven’t seen it already, WA health is now reporting, weekly, wastewater counts for Flu variants and RSV as well as the C19 variants
www.health.wa.gov.au/articles/n_r...
Respiratory Virus Wastewater Surveillance
The WA Wastewater Surveillance Program tests untreated sewage for viral fragments of respiratory viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), influenza and respiratory syncytial virus ...
www.health.wa.gov.au
October 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
@mikehoney.bsky.social @mackayim.bsky.social
In case you haven’t seen it already, WA health is now reporting, weekly, wastewater counts for Flu variants and RSV as well as the C19 variants
www.health.wa.gov.au/articles/n_r...
In case you haven’t seen it already, WA health is now reporting, weekly, wastewater counts for Flu variants and RSV as well as the C19 variants
www.health.wa.gov.au/articles/n_r...
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Anyone surprised at the horrendous takes from centrists like Klein should read Orwell’s 1940 review of the Mein Kampf reprint - where he makes the point that the original version, printed one year before, was greeted sympathetically and cast Hitler as ‘kindly a light as possible’
September 17, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Anyone surprised at the horrendous takes from centrists like Klein should read Orwell’s 1940 review of the Mein Kampf reprint - where he makes the point that the original version, printed one year before, was greeted sympathetically and cast Hitler as ‘kindly a light as possible’
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“Australia’s political leaders across the aisle need to accept that Trump’s America is a bigger threat to the West than China,” writes John Hewson. satpa.pe/83p9VHo
Albanese’s long game is paying off
satpa.pe
August 10, 2025 at 3:15 AM
“Australia’s political leaders across the aisle need to accept that Trump’s America is a bigger threat to the West than China,” writes John Hewson. satpa.pe/83p9VHo
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Australia has an opportunity to get out of the AUKUS security pact. We should take it.
AUKUS ties Australia ever closer to an increasingly volatile and aggressive America.
Sign our open letter, published today in the Canberra Times:
✍️ theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
AUKUS ties Australia ever closer to an increasingly volatile and aggressive America.
Sign our open letter, published today in the Canberra Times:
✍️ theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
July 2, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Australia has an opportunity to get out of the AUKUS security pact. We should take it.
AUKUS ties Australia ever closer to an increasingly volatile and aggressive America.
Sign our open letter, published today in the Canberra Times:
✍️ theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
AUKUS ties Australia ever closer to an increasingly volatile and aggressive America.
Sign our open letter, published today in the Canberra Times:
✍️ theaus.in/AUKUS_inquiry
On the 153rd day of June, the C19 in Perth wastewater is going up again @mikehoney.bsky.social @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social @amnewtonphd.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
On the 153rd day of June, the C19 in Perth wastewater is going up again @mikehoney.bsky.social @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social @amnewtonphd.bsky.social
Dear Donald,
Sorry to say that more than 3/4 of Aussies think you are a lying dick.
But don’t fret: Israelis and Nigerians like you
archive.md/2025.06.11-2...
Sorry to say that more than 3/4 of Aussies think you are a lying dick.
But don’t fret: Israelis and Nigerians like you
archive.md/2025.06.11-2...
archive.md
June 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Dear Donald,
Sorry to say that more than 3/4 of Aussies think you are a lying dick.
But don’t fret: Israelis and Nigerians like you
archive.md/2025.06.11-2...
Sorry to say that more than 3/4 of Aussies think you are a lying dick.
But don’t fret: Israelis and Nigerians like you
archive.md/2025.06.11-2...
@pcdoherty.bsky.social : 22.00 to 22.30 minutes. Sandcastles to supercomputers. What public good research does.
youtu.be/gRnf7Z6dabc?...
youtu.be/gRnf7Z6dabc?...
Economic growth will slow down SIGNIFICANTLY
YouTube video by The Contrarian
youtu.be
June 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
@pcdoherty.bsky.social : 22.00 to 22.30 minutes. Sandcastles to supercomputers. What public good research does.
youtu.be/gRnf7Z6dabc?...
youtu.be/gRnf7Z6dabc?...
New data released today. WW count translates to about 50 new cases/100,000 people per day and rising fast
May 30, 2025 at 2:37 AM
New data released today. WW count translates to about 50 new cases/100,000 people per day and rising fast
@flinty01.bsky.social new wastewater data out today confirms a new variant driven wave underway. The numbers translate to about 1000 new cases a day in the Perth metro area which means the average crowded train carriage will have one infectious person
@flinty01.bsky.social Perth wastewater spike to 16/9 is dominated by this new variant. Numbers are only being reported every fortnight now, which is a long time if one is trying to plan to minimise exposure and react. D’ya reckon there’s any chance that might go back to weekly ?
May 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
@flinty01.bsky.social new wastewater data out today confirms a new variant driven wave underway. The numbers translate to about 1000 new cases a day in the Perth metro area which means the average crowded train carriage will have one infectious person
@flinty01.bsky.social Perth wastewater spike to 16/9 is dominated by this new variant. Numbers are only being reported every fortnight now, which is a long time if one is trying to plan to minimise exposure and react. D’ya reckon there’s any chance that might go back to weekly ?
May 29, 2025 at 2:14 AM
@flinty01.bsky.social Perth wastewater spike to 16/9 is dominated by this new variant. Numbers are only being reported every fortnight now, which is a long time if one is trying to plan to minimise exposure and react. D’ya reckon there’s any chance that might go back to weekly ?
@daryltractor.bsky.social and anyone else with a large and, dare I say, eclectic SM following: what’s the best way to inform as many Americans (and Canadians) that the Australian ppl have just handed our Temu Trump his ass in a sling ? Asking for a friend.
May 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
@daryltractor.bsky.social and anyone else with a large and, dare I say, eclectic SM following: what’s the best way to inform as many Americans (and Canadians) that the Australian ppl have just handed our Temu Trump his ass in a sling ? Asking for a friend.
@amnewtonphd.bsky.social I’m encouraged, despite the small uptick this week to see levels staying low. If we also get a lower winter peak I reckon we can say, at least with the current variant mix, we are seeing some broad immunity developed. What do you think ?
April 11, 2025 at 1:33 AM
@amnewtonphd.bsky.social I’m encouraged, despite the small uptick this week to see levels staying low. If we also get a lower winter peak I reckon we can say, at least with the current variant mix, we are seeing some broad immunity developed. What do you think ?
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I’ve just figured it out: Trump is actually Schrödingers Cat reincarnated (while simultaneously not being reincarnated). He is about the same intelligence, is completely narcissistic and lazy, whines a lot and his tariffs are both there and not there at the same time.
April 10, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I’ve just figured it out: Trump is actually Schrödingers Cat reincarnated (while simultaneously not being reincarnated). He is about the same intelligence, is completely narcissistic and lazy, whines a lot and his tariffs are both there and not there at the same time.
@ragesheen.bsky.social Expert on predicting descent of nations into civil war. Watch from ~ 10 mins for her answer to where it will come from in the US - and the two things that could prevent it. don’t think either prevention method is going to happen. But…
youtu.be/u6TLoj6lQC4?...
youtu.be/u6TLoj6lQC4?...
Expert on civil wars around the world says the fight to save democracy must come from the bottom up
YouTube video by MSNBC
youtu.be
March 31, 2025 at 7:06 AM
@ragesheen.bsky.social Expert on predicting descent of nations into civil war. Watch from ~ 10 mins for her answer to where it will come from in the US - and the two things that could prevent it. don’t think either prevention method is going to happen. But…
youtu.be/u6TLoj6lQC4?...
youtu.be/u6TLoj6lQC4?...
Brilliant. To communicate effectively, we must adjust our language to the developmental stage of the target audience audience
youtube.com/shorts/vX14e...
youtube.com/shorts/vX14e...
Gentle parenting those who were in the Signal group chat planning military operations 😔
YouTube video by Frazz
youtube.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Brilliant. To communicate effectively, we must adjust our language to the developmental stage of the target audience audience
youtube.com/shorts/vX14e...
youtube.com/shorts/vX14e...
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Henry VIII is a far better historical comparison for Trump than any fascist or Nazi.
Far, far better.
Far, far better.
March 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Henry VIII is a far better historical comparison for Trump than any fascist or Nazi.
Far, far better.
Far, far better.
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Delicious own-goal by Clarkson here.
People turned on Musk when he started to champion the views held by people like Jeremy, about the evils of government.
People turned on Musk when he started to champion the views held by people like Jeremy, about the evils of government.
March 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Delicious own-goal by Clarkson here.
People turned on Musk when he started to champion the views held by people like Jeremy, about the evils of government.
People turned on Musk when he started to champion the views held by people like Jeremy, about the evils of government.
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The headline almost gets there. This is ‘Team Trump’. The entire Trump phenomenon is the substitution of public, civic life, with team sports on social media.
The enshittification of an entire nation, in the precise @doctorow meaning of the term.
/1
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-2…
The enshittification of an entire nation, in the precise @doctorow meaning of the term.
/1
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-2…
March 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The headline almost gets there. This is ‘Team Trump’. The entire Trump phenomenon is the substitution of public, civic life, with team sports on social media.
The enshittification of an entire nation, in the precise @doctorow meaning of the term.
/1
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-2…
The enshittification of an entire nation, in the precise @doctorow meaning of the term.
/1
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-2…
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Canada : on sort les coudes.
March 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Canada : on sort les coudes.
Oh boy, it’s so good listening to the new Canadian PM speak eloquently, politely, calmly, with good humour and - above all - firmly. Seamlessly in two languages. Existing and aspiring Aussie leaders watch and learn. People respond to this. @mackayim.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Oh boy, it’s so good listening to the new Canadian PM speak eloquently, politely, calmly, with good humour and - above all - firmly. Seamlessly in two languages. Existing and aspiring Aussie leaders watch and learn. People respond to this. @mackayim.bsky.social
Here is a preview of Australia’s relations with the US. This Canadian radio tech vlogger guy expresses it accurately, and eloquently. He does so with sadnesss but also with fierce resolve. I wish our leaders would watch it and take notes.
youtube.com/watch?v=aSq6...
youtube.com/watch?v=aSq6...
Message to My American Viewers
YouTube video by Jim's Radio Shop
youtube.com
March 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Here is a preview of Australia’s relations with the US. This Canadian radio tech vlogger guy expresses it accurately, and eloquently. He does so with sadnesss but also with fierce resolve. I wish our leaders would watch it and take notes.
youtube.com/watch?v=aSq6...
youtube.com/watch?v=aSq6...
For anyone who can get this in front of as many American eyes as possible. I fucking love the Dutch
The Dutch public broadcaster perfectly summarises the US position on Ukraine and Russia
www.instagram.com/reel/DG2kle1...
www.instagram.com/reel/DG2kle1...
March 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
For anyone who can get this in front of as many American eyes as possible. I fucking love the Dutch
The Dutch public broadcaster perfectly summarises the US position on Ukraine and Russia
www.instagram.com/reel/DG2kle1...
www.instagram.com/reel/DG2kle1...
March 7, 2025 at 3:06 AM
For anyone who can get this in front of as many American eyes as possible. I fucking love the Dutch