Paul Collins
@peakyblinder.bsky.social
A surfer in Aotearoa New Zealand currently learning to use only hand tools. Plays a lot of video games. Loves dogs as much as they love us. Antifascist. Trying to navigate the chaos in the company of thoughtful people.
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Paul Collins
@peakyblinder.bsky.social
· Jan 17
In respect to the outcomes of people willingly voting in opposition to their own best interests (Brexit, Trump & here in NZ, National/ACT/NZ1st) I have decided that frustration, anger & anxiety are all pointless & tiring.
From now on I have decided that I will be mostly pointing & laughing.
From now on I have decided that I will be mostly pointing & laughing.
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NEW - I'm thrilled to announce I was asked to interview Robert Jenrick at a car boot sale for the New Yorker.
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Jenrick Among the Folding Tables
A New Yorker profile
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February 18, 2026 at 11:15 AM
NEW - I'm thrilled to announce I was asked to interview Robert Jenrick at a car boot sale for the New Yorker.
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Excellent reporting
⛔️ UPDATE: All The Men Arrested So Far In #Epstein Scandal:
February 15, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Excellent reporting
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The Trump years were dark. But in little NZ they never lost hope. For NZ had a leader of rare and inspiring character.
In the face of endless climate disaster and economic implosion, he always had just the right uplifting words:
"Welcome to IKEA"
"Welcome to State of Origin"
"Check out my Spotify"
In the face of endless climate disaster and economic implosion, he always had just the right uplifting words:
"Welcome to IKEA"
"Welcome to State of Origin"
"Check out my Spotify"
February 15, 2026 at 9:10 PM
The Trump years were dark. But in little NZ they never lost hope. For NZ had a leader of rare and inspiring character.
In the face of endless climate disaster and economic implosion, he always had just the right uplifting words:
"Welcome to IKEA"
"Welcome to State of Origin"
"Check out my Spotify"
In the face of endless climate disaster and economic implosion, he always had just the right uplifting words:
"Welcome to IKEA"
"Welcome to State of Origin"
"Check out my Spotify"
The same people who like to restrict vaccine access are the ones who told voters to support the best friend of the pedo rapist.
It’s the Epstein Administration.
No wonder Bondi spent the entire hearing screeching and deflecting.
H/T: @aaronparnas.bsky.social
No wonder Bondi spent the entire hearing screeching and deflecting.
H/T: @aaronparnas.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 4:21 AM
The same people who like to restrict vaccine access are the ones who told voters to support the best friend of the pedo rapist.
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Poo, Spew, Richer Than You, Cuntface, Dribble, Twat.
February 9, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Poo, Spew, Richer Than You, Cuntface, Dribble, Twat.
'Back on track' they said...
Bunch of amateur's running on the fumes of bigotry, ignorance & imagined grievance.
#OneTermGovt
Bunch of amateur's running on the fumes of bigotry, ignorance & imagined grievance.
#OneTermGovt
IT'S FEBRUARY 2026.
THE RAIL ENABLED HYUNDAI FERRIES FOR I REX WERE MEANT TO ARRIVE BY NOW.
Instead we have no rail enabled ferries, the two we have are clunky as fuck, and there will be no replacement ferries until 2029 at the earliest.
THE RAIL ENABLED HYUNDAI FERRIES FOR I REX WERE MEANT TO ARRIVE BY NOW.
Instead we have no rail enabled ferries, the two we have are clunky as fuck, and there will be no replacement ferries until 2029 at the earliest.
February 7, 2026 at 8:14 PM
'Back on track' they said...
Bunch of amateur's running on the fumes of bigotry, ignorance & imagined grievance.
#OneTermGovt
Bunch of amateur's running on the fumes of bigotry, ignorance & imagined grievance.
#OneTermGovt
Trump being a racist to distract from everyone remembering that hes a rapist paedo protector...
February 6, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Trump being a racist to distract from everyone remembering that hes a rapist paedo protector...
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"The last time company failures were at that level was during the global financial crisis (GFC)"
Yet Labour & National are more or less tied 10months out from an election.
FFS
Yet Labour & National are more or less tied 10months out from an election.
FFS
February 2, 2026 at 7:22 PM
"The last time company failures were at that level was during the global financial crisis (GFC)"
Yet Labour & National are more or less tied 10months out from an election.
FFS
Yet Labour & National are more or less tied 10months out from an election.
FFS
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Wrong. It was about blue passports.
Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
February 2, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Wrong. It was about blue passports.
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Fck Mandelson being allowed to resign from the Lords "because "it's the honourable thing to do" as just suggested by a former senior civil servant (andvery much part of the establishment) on #bbcpm
Mandelson appears to have committed multiple financial crimes.
Prosecute the crook.
Mandelson appears to have committed multiple financial crimes.
Prosecute the crook.
An outrage that Mandelson & many more like him, have been abusing their elected positions in this way for centuries, largely unabated.
We need to wake up, & end this disgusting gravy train that not only enriches crooked politicians, but prevents positive change.
#r4today
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We need to wake up, & end this disgusting gravy train that not only enriches crooked politicians, but prevents positive change.
#r4today
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Here's the context:
When Mandelson was Business Minister, Epstein wrote asking him to make only the cash portion (ie not equity etc) of bankers’ bonuses taxable.
Mandelson's answer: “Trying hard to amend as I explained to Jes last night. Treasury digging in but I am on case.”
When Mandelson was Business Minister, Epstein wrote asking him to make only the cash portion (ie not equity etc) of bankers’ bonuses taxable.
Mandelson's answer: “Trying hard to amend as I explained to Jes last night. Treasury digging in but I am on case.”
February 2, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Fck Mandelson being allowed to resign from the Lords "because "it's the honourable thing to do" as just suggested by a former senior civil servant (andvery much part of the establishment) on #bbcpm
Mandelson appears to have committed multiple financial crimes.
Prosecute the crook.
Mandelson appears to have committed multiple financial crimes.
Prosecute the crook.
I wonder what could have changed in the USA in February/March last year that has caused more measles infections in just the first month of 2026 than in the whole of 2023/2024 combined? 🤔
February 2, 2026 at 7:22 PM
I wonder what could have changed in the USA in February/March last year that has caused more measles infections in just the first month of 2026 than in the whole of 2023/2024 combined? 🤔
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It’s been revealed that the NZ govt is doing a deal with Trump to give the US access to critical minerals.
This could mean vast strip-mining of the Taranaki seabed for vanadium to build US weapons.
We have to stop them.
Sign the petition, call or write to your MP and look out for more.
This could mean vast strip-mining of the Taranaki seabed for vanadium to build US weapons.
We have to stop them.
Sign the petition, call or write to your MP and look out for more.
Ban Seabed Mining
Join us in calling for a ban on seabed mining before it's too late!
action.greenpeace.org.nz
January 31, 2026 at 7:33 AM
It’s been revealed that the NZ govt is doing a deal with Trump to give the US access to critical minerals.
This could mean vast strip-mining of the Taranaki seabed for vanadium to build US weapons.
We have to stop them.
Sign the petition, call or write to your MP and look out for more.
This could mean vast strip-mining of the Taranaki seabed for vanadium to build US weapons.
We have to stop them.
Sign the petition, call or write to your MP and look out for more.
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As public opinion turns, reports from within Mount Doom suggest Orc Lieutenant Gothmog is to be relieved of command and withdrawn from Gondor back to Minas Morgul where he is expected to soon retire.
Sauron hopes this ends the matter and the Fellowship will now go home and stop blowing whistles.
Sauron hopes this ends the matter and the Fellowship will now go home and stop blowing whistles.
January 27, 2026 at 9:54 AM
As public opinion turns, reports from within Mount Doom suggest Orc Lieutenant Gothmog is to be relieved of command and withdrawn from Gondor back to Minas Morgul where he is expected to soon retire.
Sauron hopes this ends the matter and the Fellowship will now go home and stop blowing whistles.
Sauron hopes this ends the matter and the Fellowship will now go home and stop blowing whistles.
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i've been out in minneapolis all day, talking to locals and trying to wrap my head around the murder of alex pretti. it's 11.23pm, and this is what i've arrived at. please RT, it's free to read: www.webworm.co/alexpretti/
"Say His Name: Alex Pretti"
David Farrier's Webworm reports that Alex Pretti's gun never left its holster - before ICE agents removed it and killed him at point blank range.
www.webworm.co
January 25, 2026 at 5:24 AM
i've been out in minneapolis all day, talking to locals and trying to wrap my head around the murder of alex pretti. it's 11.23pm, and this is what i've arrived at. please RT, it's free to read: www.webworm.co/alexpretti/
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Today is the tipping point.
youtube.com/shorts/LDETj...
youtube.com/shorts/LDETj...
He was EXECUTED
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
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January 25, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Today is the tipping point.
youtube.com/shorts/LDETj...
youtube.com/shorts/LDETj...
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Not just you. Hound your mates. Get the whanau involved. Any young people that will be eligible ..
Check YOUR enrollment often, and update as needed.
Turnout wins, and AoNZ cant survive another 3 years of this shitshow.
Check YOUR enrollment often, and update as needed.
Turnout wins, and AoNZ cant survive another 3 years of this shitshow.
Enroll now to vote on November 7th
Remember to add updating your enrolment to your moving todo list if you’re planning to move
Pester your friends.
Remember to add updating your enrolment to your moving todo list if you’re planning to move
Pester your friends.
Reminder: regime voter suppression means you need to enrol early. vote.nz/enrolling/en...
January 21, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Not just you. Hound your mates. Get the whanau involved. Any young people that will be eligible ..
Check YOUR enrollment often, and update as needed.
Turnout wins, and AoNZ cant survive another 3 years of this shitshow.
Check YOUR enrollment often, and update as needed.
Turnout wins, and AoNZ cant survive another 3 years of this shitshow.
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Watch that. And then tell me how we replace Schumer with her
January 21, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Watch that. And then tell me how we replace Schumer with her
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Thanks to QAA for having me on. We talked about my book, The Conspiracists, the work behind it, and what these stories reveal about meaning, identity, and community.
on.soundcloud.com/Kxb90Hxeei76...
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The Conspiracists feat. Noelle Cook (E355)
The new book The Conspiracists: Women, Extremism, and the Lure of Belonging by Noelle Cook offers an unusually intimate look at why seemingly bizarre conspiracy worlds that involve starseeds, ascended
soundcloud.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Thanks to QAA for having me on. We talked about my book, The Conspiracists, the work behind it, and what these stories reveal about meaning, identity, and community.
on.soundcloud.com/Kxb90Hxeei76...
on.soundcloud.com/Kxb90Hxeei76...
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This is worth a read. Former US security services,l pays out some of the major issues facing Trump's US if they invade Greenland.
Europe and the rest of NATO are not powerless against a bullying rogue US, far ftom it.
You have to wonder why it's taken an American to point this out.
#r4today
Europe and the rest of NATO are not powerless against a bullying rogue US, far ftom it.
You have to wonder why it's taken an American to point this out.
#r4today
January 13, 2026 at 6:47 AM
This is worth a read. Former US security services,l pays out some of the major issues facing Trump's US if they invade Greenland.
Europe and the rest of NATO are not powerless against a bullying rogue US, far ftom it.
You have to wonder why it's taken an American to point this out.
#r4today
Europe and the rest of NATO are not powerless against a bullying rogue US, far ftom it.
You have to wonder why it's taken an American to point this out.
#r4today
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Some people really need to wake up and realise that the USA isn't going to protect anybody.
But it certainly might attack you.
But it certainly might attack you.
January 6, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Some people really need to wake up and realise that the USA isn't going to protect anybody.
But it certainly might attack you.
But it certainly might attack you.
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Hang on, if this is true, Trump's US is now not only aligned with Putin's Russia, this says that they will actively foment resistance against the EU's strategic aims. Presumably, that means using all the active measures available.
These people are not our allies.
#r4today
These people are not our allies.
#r4today
Disclaimer: I’m sharing this which was posted here as an extract from the new US National Security Strategy, I don’t know if it is, Christ I hope it isn’t because it would mean the US is now openly and formally opposed to European integration.
December 5, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Hang on, if this is true, Trump's US is now not only aligned with Putin's Russia, this says that they will actively foment resistance against the EU's strategic aims. Presumably, that means using all the active measures available.
These people are not our allies.
#r4today
These people are not our allies.
#r4today