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@petermclarty.bsky.social
Data Analyst & engineer, security nerd, needs to be near the sea in warm places;
Husband, dad, bodyboarder, sometimes SUP.
Leaning left for good things to happen
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Husband, dad, bodyboarder, sometimes SUP.
Leaning left for good things to happen
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@petermclarty.bsky.social
· Oct 3
My latest article in The Shot
"The largest contributors to the breakdown of social cohesion in Australia are the governments of Australia, practising a privileged fuck-you version of democracy that makes its own rules & caters for those within the club"
#pffft
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"The largest contributors to the breakdown of social cohesion in Australia are the governments of Australia, practising a privileged fuck-you version of democracy that makes its own rules & caters for those within the club"
#pffft
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
The myth of 'social cohesion' - do as they say, not as they do - The Shot
There’s an established principle in law: he who comes looking for equity must come with clean hands. The clean hands...
theshot.net.au
If you wake up many days with a degree of dread, even though by all accounts, you're living a good life.
It's most likely because your brain and gut are having difficulty with this masquerading bullshit used by our politicians that they label social cohesion while themselves breaking it.
#auspol
It's most likely because your brain and gut are having difficulty with this masquerading bullshit used by our politicians that they label social cohesion while themselves breaking it.
#auspol
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Interesting how msm has buried BHP story - horrific Brazil mine collapse - given scale of disaster, multi-bil claim & directors possibly on hook for negligence
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/bhp-liable-f...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/bhp-liable-f...
BHP liable for 2015 Brazil dam collapse, UK court rules - Michael West
BHP can be held liable over the 2015 collapse of a dam in southeastern Brazil, London's High Court has ruled.
michaelwest.com.au
November 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Interesting how msm has buried BHP story - horrific Brazil mine collapse - given scale of disaster, multi-bil claim & directors possibly on hook for negligence
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/bhp-liable-f...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/bhp-liable-f...
I was already a fan of her music as Jack River
I knew about some of her activism and political work as Holly Rankin
Might have to pen that Australian of the year nomination
Share this with your young ones in your circle of influence
A shining light for good
#auspol
youtu.be/wAoXZfNfL44?...
I knew about some of her activism and political work as Holly Rankin
Might have to pen that Australian of the year nomination
Share this with your young ones in your circle of influence
A shining light for good
#auspol
youtu.be/wAoXZfNfL44?...
Speaker's Lecture 2025 - Holly Rankin
YouTube video by Australian House of Representatives
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I was already a fan of her music as Jack River
I knew about some of her activism and political work as Holly Rankin
Might have to pen that Australian of the year nomination
Share this with your young ones in your circle of influence
A shining light for good
#auspol
youtu.be/wAoXZfNfL44?...
I knew about some of her activism and political work as Holly Rankin
Might have to pen that Australian of the year nomination
Share this with your young ones in your circle of influence
A shining light for good
#auspol
youtu.be/wAoXZfNfL44?...
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The people on the Epstein list did not "have sex" with minors; they RAPED THEM.
More specifically: they raped CHILDREN.
Wording MATTERS.
More specifically: they raped CHILDREN.
Wording MATTERS.
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The people on the Epstein list did not "have sex" with minors; they RAPED THEM.
More specifically: they raped CHILDREN.
Wording MATTERS.
More specifically: they raped CHILDREN.
Wording MATTERS.
Imagine as AI gets stronger how much worse this stuff gets. Without seeing the bits from any neurons wetter these deliberations were held is difficult Toto believe Blieje in what he says.
We know ideologically he was opposed so it's hard to believe he wasn't swayed by these lies.
We know ideologically he was opposed so it's hard to believe he wasn't swayed by these lies.
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Imagine as AI gets stronger how much worse this stuff gets. Without seeing the bits from any neurons wetter these deliberations were held is difficult Toto believe Blieje in what he says.
We know ideologically he was opposed so it's hard to believe he wasn't swayed by these lies.
We know ideologically he was opposed so it's hard to believe he wasn't swayed by these lies.
A billion for a shipyard here a billion for a shipyard there.
Let's all get a submarine or not
I'm guessing we won't be collecting royalties on these rare minerals, nor should we be expecting any taxes paid by all those USA corporations involved.
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
Let's all get a submarine or not
I'm guessing we won't be collecting royalties on these rare minerals, nor should we be expecting any taxes paid by all those USA corporations involved.
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
Mr. Albanese goes to Washington - The Shot
Albanese’s pilgrimage to pay homage at the feet of our lords and masters, the United States of America, is over...
theshot.net.au
October 31, 2025 at 8:09 AM
A billion for a shipyard here a billion for a shipyard there.
Let's all get a submarine or not
I'm guessing we won't be collecting royalties on these rare minerals, nor should we be expecting any taxes paid by all those USA corporations involved.
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
Let's all get a submarine or not
I'm guessing we won't be collecting royalties on these rare minerals, nor should we be expecting any taxes paid by all those USA corporations involved.
theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
Hey Murray Watts that's not how negotiations work you arrogant fuck.
You sit down at a table, and you argue your case. Your case is weak at best.
Get your arse in a room and explain how exactly it all works, convince people.
We are a democracy.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
You sit down at a table, and you argue your case. Your case is weak at best.
Get your arse in a room and explain how exactly it all works, convince people.
We are a democracy.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘It’s now or never’: Murray Watt warns parties to back nature laws or lose chance
Minister will use a speech on Thursday to rally support as Matt Kean tells Coalition to stop ‘playing politics’ and get behind legislation
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Hey Murray Watts that's not how negotiations work you arrogant fuck.
You sit down at a table, and you argue your case. Your case is weak at best.
Get your arse in a room and explain how exactly it all works, convince people.
We are a democracy.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
You sit down at a table, and you argue your case. Your case is weak at best.
Get your arse in a room and explain how exactly it all works, convince people.
We are a democracy.
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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October 28, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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There has never been a more incomptent president in American history than Trump: Y'all want to know how fucking idiotic and disastrous Trump's tariffs have been for not only farmers and ranchers, but also for working class families? This fucking idiotic and disastrous. 😳👇
October 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
There has never been a more incomptent president in American history than Trump: Y'all want to know how fucking idiotic and disastrous Trump's tariffs have been for not only farmers and ranchers, but also for working class families? This fucking idiotic and disastrous. 😳👇
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And right on time: bsky.app/profile/prem...
Andrew Cuomo’s campaign just posted — and quickly deleted — this AI-generated ad depicting “criminals for Zohran Mamdani.”
Features a Black man in a keffiyeh shoplifting, an abuser, a trespasser, a trafficker, a drug dealer, and a drunk driver all declaring support for Mamdani.
Features a Black man in a keffiyeh shoplifting, an abuser, a trespasser, a trafficker, a drug dealer, and a drunk driver all declaring support for Mamdani.
October 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
And right on time: bsky.app/profile/prem...
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Are we making headway.
I'll say one thing and anyone from the Greens listening let's not make the penalty a fixed amount, but up to 4% of global turnover sounds sweet.
4% of $349 billion USD is going to pay for a lot of remediation
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I'll say one thing and anyone from the Greens listening let's not make the penalty a fixed amount, but up to 4% of global turnover sounds sweet.
4% of $349 billion USD is going to pay for a lot of remediation
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Companies could have profits from breaking environment laws stripped under Australian reforms
Exclusive: Looming overhaul of protections should also include definition of ‘unacceptable impact’ on environment, Murray Watt says
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Are we making headway.
I'll say one thing and anyone from the Greens listening let's not make the penalty a fixed amount, but up to 4% of global turnover sounds sweet.
4% of $349 billion USD is going to pay for a lot of remediation
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I'll say one thing and anyone from the Greens listening let's not make the penalty a fixed amount, but up to 4% of global turnover sounds sweet.
4% of $349 billion USD is going to pay for a lot of remediation
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Let's hope there is justice and cops learn to pull their heads in
#auspol
Of course if @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social hasn't been enabling them with his stupidity, creating draconian anti protest legislation this might never have happened
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol
Of course if @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social hasn't been enabling them with his stupidity, creating draconian anti protest legislation this might never have happened
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW police officer who allegedly assaulted former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas charged with grievous bodily harm
Senior constable will now face two charges, including grievous bodily harm which carries maximum penalty of 14 years
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Let's hope there is justice and cops learn to pull their heads in
#auspol
Of course if @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social hasn't been enabling them with his stupidity, creating draconian anti protest legislation this might never have happened
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol
Of course if @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social hasn't been enabling them with his stupidity, creating draconian anti protest legislation this might never have happened
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
I was watching Luke Beasley on YouTube. He's talking about journalism and the Pentagon.
One Australian journalist has signed the Pete Hegseth secrets code.
Does anyone know who?
youtu.be/6Yu9f_fzLAo?...
#auspol
One Australian journalist has signed the Pete Hegseth secrets code.
Does anyone know who?
youtu.be/6Yu9f_fzLAo?...
#auspol
HEGSETH’S DAMNING SECRET JUST GOT POSTED!
YouTube video by Luke Beasley
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I was watching Luke Beasley on YouTube. He's talking about journalism and the Pentagon.
One Australian journalist has signed the Pete Hegseth secrets code.
Does anyone know who?
youtu.be/6Yu9f_fzLAo?...
#auspol
One Australian journalist has signed the Pete Hegseth secrets code.
Does anyone know who?
youtu.be/6Yu9f_fzLAo?...
#auspol
The new Epstein emails continue to be devastating to the Royals.
Fergie didn’t walk away from Epstein.
He walked away from her — when the money stopped.
More ⬇️
Fergie didn’t walk away from Epstein.
He walked away from her — when the money stopped.
More ⬇️
October 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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the whole article could have just been ten pages of “Brilliant Things Eleanor O’Brien Said,” and some gold was left on the cutting room floor, but this is such a banger of a closer and it’s so very much the theme of today
October 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
the whole article could have just been ten pages of “Brilliant Things Eleanor O’Brien Said,” and some gold was left on the cutting room floor, but this is such a banger of a closer and it’s so very much the theme of today
The penalties aren't adequate. $40 million fit an organisation that makes $4 billion a quarter does not cut the having a concern level of board recognition.
I hope that if they keep it up, the next one is $400 million.
That might register that they need to do better
@australianlabor.bsky.social
I hope that if they keep it up, the next one is $400 million.
That might register that they need to do better
@australianlabor.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The penalties aren't adequate. $40 million fit an organisation that makes $4 billion a quarter does not cut the having a concern level of board recognition.
I hope that if they keep it up, the next one is $400 million.
That might register that they need to do better
@australianlabor.bsky.social
I hope that if they keep it up, the next one is $400 million.
That might register that they need to do better
@australianlabor.bsky.social
Cripes @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social are you that horrible.
Didn't your parents by you that puppy you wanted as a kid?
Didn't your parents by you that puppy you wanted as a kid?
MINNS TO PUNISH PET OWNERS
"This needs to be fixed before animals lose their lives or people's lives are ruined." - Emma Hurst MP
Tag Premier @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social and ask him to to fix this before the Bill passes.
Or does the Premier not want to support renters and their animals?
#AusPol
"This needs to be fixed before animals lose their lives or people's lives are ruined." - Emma Hurst MP
Tag Premier @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social and ask him to to fix this before the Bill passes.
Or does the Premier not want to support renters and their animals?
#AusPol
October 18, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Cripes @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social are you that horrible.
Didn't your parents by you that puppy you wanted as a kid?
Didn't your parents by you that puppy you wanted as a kid?
October 17, 2025 at 3:28 AM
@hacks4pancakes.com Dragos just got a mention in a talk on risk this morning at CyberCon.
It was a good mention as to your information to build better risk management
#cybersecurity
It was a good mention as to your information to build better risk management
#cybersecurity
October 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
@hacks4pancakes.com Dragos just got a mention in a talk on risk this morning at CyberCon.
It was a good mention as to your information to build better risk management
#cybersecurity
It was a good mention as to your information to build better risk management
#cybersecurity
While at CyberCon I've had a thought bubble.
Do young people listen to government where there might be good messages even if the politicians are not seen as acting in young people's interest?
Are the discerning enough, or do they risk missing messages because they feel government is against them
Do young people listen to government where there might be good messages even if the politicians are not seen as acting in young people's interest?
Are the discerning enough, or do they risk missing messages because they feel government is against them
October 15, 2025 at 11:55 PM
While at CyberCon I've had a thought bubble.
Do young people listen to government where there might be good messages even if the politicians are not seen as acting in young people's interest?
Are the discerning enough, or do they risk missing messages because they feel government is against them
Do young people listen to government where there might be good messages even if the politicians are not seen as acting in young people's interest?
Are the discerning enough, or do they risk missing messages because they feel government is against them
October 15, 2025 at 10:19 PM
How do we make cybersecurity as ubiquitous as "slip slop slap" or "look left look right" to all the country? - Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness
#cybersecurity
#cybersecurity
October 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
How do we make cybersecurity as ubiquitous as "slip slop slap" or "look left look right" to all the country? - Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness
#cybersecurity
#cybersecurity
CoberCon about to get under way
May be lots of posts coming
3 days of too much information and too many talks not able to attend
#cybersecurity
May be lots of posts coming
3 days of too much information and too many talks not able to attend
#cybersecurity
October 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
CoberCon about to get under way
May be lots of posts coming
3 days of too much information and too many talks not able to attend
#cybersecurity
May be lots of posts coming
3 days of too much information and too many talks not able to attend
#cybersecurity