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@petermclarty.bsky.social
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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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Has anyone ever explained why the IDF is allowed to recruit here?
Is any other nationality allowed to go and join what equates to a foreign army?
Does dual citizenship give you that option?
Been struggling with this a while thought I’d throw it out there.
Is any other nationality allowed to go and join what equates to a foreign army?
Does dual citizenship give you that option?
Been struggling with this a while thought I’d throw it out there.
December 30, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Has anyone ever explained why the IDF is allowed to recruit here?
Is any other nationality allowed to go and join what equates to a foreign army?
Does dual citizenship give you that option?
Been struggling with this a while thought I’d throw it out there.
Is any other nationality allowed to go and join what equates to a foreign army?
Does dual citizenship give you that option?
Been struggling with this a while thought I’d throw it out there.
I wonder if our government is listening.
Very well said about what safety looks like.
Do we want little Iron Domes around the country to protect Jewish people?
There is almost no safeguard in that. There will already be a gap
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Very well said about what safety looks like.
Do we want little Iron Domes around the country to protect Jewish people?
There is almost no safeguard in that. There will already be a gap
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
What would it take for me to feel safe wearing a kippah after Bondi? | Glen Berman
Jewish safety after Bondi will only be found by tackling radicalisation across Australia head on
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:46 AM
I wonder if our government is listening.
Very well said about what safety looks like.
Do we want little Iron Domes around the country to protect Jewish people?
There is almost no safeguard in that. There will already be a gap
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Very well said about what safety looks like.
Do we want little Iron Domes around the country to protect Jewish people?
There is almost no safeguard in that. There will already be a gap
#auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Israel's diamond industry is going extinct. That's a billion-dollar problem for the IDF. #auspol
The Israeli diamond industry is collapsing, as high tariffs and strong competition in the US market are crippling demand for natural stones from Israeli firms.
youtu.be/qJajzVUoHVw
The Israeli diamond industry is collapsing, as high tariffs and strong competition in the US market are crippling demand for natural stones from Israeli firms.
youtu.be/qJajzVUoHVw
Israel's diamond industry is going extinct. That's a billion-dollar problem for the IDF.
YouTube video by Inside China Business
youtu.be
December 29, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Looks like insanity is assisting within the ranks. This won't end well
Latest from our AAP #news feed #auspol
Expulsion threat over Labor’s alleged anti-Semitism.
Labor is under pressure to stamp out hatred after an internal letter to its leaders urged action on allegations of anti-Semitism within the party....
michaelwest.com.au/expulsion-th...
Expulsion threat over Labor’s alleged anti-Semitism.
Labor is under pressure to stamp out hatred after an internal letter to its leaders urged action on allegations of anti-Semitism within the party....
michaelwest.com.au/expulsion-th...
Expulsion threat over Labor's alleged anti-Semitism - Michael West
Labor is under pressure to stamp out hatred after an internal letter to its leaders urged action on allegations of anti-Semitism within the party.
michaelwest.com.au
December 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Looks like insanity is assisting within the ranks. This won't end well
Fascinating how easily he brushed over the Nakbah. Without a full discussion of that one piece of history there can be little chance of legitimacy for Israel.
He's right it does mean different things to different people & it doesn't make both right.
So does fascism
#auspol
He's right it does mean different things to different people & it doesn't make both right.
So does fascism
#auspol
In the battle against antisemitism we must accept that Zionism means different things to different people | David Slucki
Among Jews the meaning of the term has evolved – but there is still no consensus. And when people talk past one another there are real-world consequences
The 14 December...
Among Jews the meaning of the term has evolved – but there is still no consensus. And when people talk past one another there are real-world consequences
The 14 December...
In the battle against antisemitism we must accept that Zionism means different things to different people | David Slucki
Among Jews the meaning of the term has evolved – but there is still no consensus. And when people talk past one another there are real-world consequences
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Fascinating how easily he brushed over the Nakbah. Without a full discussion of that one piece of history there can be little chance of legitimacy for Israel.
He's right it does mean different things to different people & it doesn't make both right.
So does fascism
#auspol
He's right it does mean different things to different people & it doesn't make both right.
So does fascism
#auspol
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#auspol
Might reflect all our governments - the front fell off
Might reflect all our governments - the front fell off
Whenever I am forced to listen to Nigel Farage, I am reminded of this classic political skit. The sheer absurdity of saying stupid and unbelievable things with the confidence of a complete fool is captured perfectly.
youtu.be/3m5qxZm_JqM?...
youtu.be/3m5qxZm_JqM?...
Clarke and Dawe - The Front Fell Off
YouTube video by ClarkeAndDawe
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM
#auspol
Might reflect all our governments - the front fell off
Might reflect all our governments - the front fell off
There no amount of propaganda today that can overcome livestream genocide
"This is what years of a live-streamed genocide does to a country’s reputation."
#bondishooting #australia #zionistlobby #auspol #Israel #USA #Netanyahu #Trump #warcriminals #Palestine #Gaza #OccupiedWestBank #genocide #crimesagainsthumanity #warcrimestribunal www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/isra...
#bondishooting #australia #zionistlobby #auspol #Israel #USA #Netanyahu #Trump #warcriminals #Palestine #Gaza #OccupiedWestBank #genocide #crimesagainsthumanity #warcrimestribunal www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/isra...
Israel's propaganda machine endangers every Jew on the planet - including me
By framing the horrors of Bondi as justification for its genocidal actions, this government is flailing to restore its legitimacy
www.middleeasteye.net
December 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
There no amount of propaganda today that can overcome livestream genocide
Fascinatingly bad case. This is unsurprising in the current climate, but it begs the question.
"Who is the government working for if this happens?"
It's clearly not the people
"Who is the government working for if this happens?"
It's clearly not the people
Prosecution or persecution? Charges dropped against Bondi ‘F*** Israel tee-shirt man https://michaelwest.com.au/charges-dropped-against-bondi-f-israel-tee-shirt-man/ #auspol
Prosecution or persecution? Charges dropped against Bondi ‘F*** Israel tee-shirt man
Police have quietly dropped all charges against Andrew Brown, the man arrested for wearing a Fuck Israel tee-shirt. Michael West reports.
michaelwest.com.au
December 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Fascinatingly bad case. This is unsurprising in the current climate, but it begs the question.
"Who is the government working for if this happens?"
It's clearly not the people
"Who is the government working for if this happens?"
It's clearly not the people
They probably should deport Rubio.
More of a threat to the security of America than someone monitoring hate speech.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
More of a threat to the security of America than someone monitoring hate speech.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
US judge blocks deportation of anti-disinformation activist
A US judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from detaining a British man over his work combating online hate and disinformation.
www.abc.net.au
December 26, 2025 at 5:04 AM
They probably should deport Rubio.
More of a threat to the security of America than someone monitoring hate speech.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
More of a threat to the security of America than someone monitoring hate speech.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
I doubt any backflip is coming, but I'll be happy to see this a bad prediction for 2026
#auspol
#auspol
The inquiry can't come soon enough, writes Janet Pelly - "$13b into Nauru & private contractors for ‘offshore processing’ of a dwindling number of asylum seekers"
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/decade-of-na...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/decade-of-na...
Decade of Nauru deals. Ongoing tragedy of human rights abuses and corruption - Michael West
Since 2012, Australia has tipped more than $13 billion into Nauru’ for ‘offshore processing’ of a dwindling number of asylum seekers.
michaelwest.com.au
December 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I doubt any backflip is coming, but I'll be happy to see this a bad prediction for 2026
#auspol
#auspol
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this is a conspiracy theory book full of medical and scientific disinformation.
the fact that the new yorker, economist, and wsj rate it highly doesn't mean the information contained therein is good or accurate.
this is *exactly* what they did with medical disinformation surrounding trans ppl.
the fact that the new yorker, economist, and wsj rate it highly doesn't mean the information contained therein is good or accurate.
this is *exactly* what they did with medical disinformation surrounding trans ppl.
Congratulations to Stephen Macedo & Frances Lee, whose book In Covid's Wake has been recognized as:
⭐ A @newyorker.com Best Book of the Year
⭐ An @economist.com Book of the Year
⭐ A @wsj.com Best Book of the Year
Learn more about this eye-opening book: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
⭐ A @newyorker.com Best Book of the Year
⭐ An @economist.com Book of the Year
⭐ A @wsj.com Best Book of the Year
Learn more about this eye-opening book: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
December 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
this is a conspiracy theory book full of medical and scientific disinformation.
the fact that the new yorker, economist, and wsj rate it highly doesn't mean the information contained therein is good or accurate.
this is *exactly* what they did with medical disinformation surrounding trans ppl.
the fact that the new yorker, economist, and wsj rate it highly doesn't mean the information contained therein is good or accurate.
this is *exactly* what they did with medical disinformation surrounding trans ppl.
Well debunked
This is worth the read just to show how right wing conservatives try and distort reality to make their exaggerated claims about what’s wrong with the world #auspol #nzpol #uspolitics www.filmsforaction.org/articles/deb...
Debunking Gad Saad's "Suicidal Empathy" Theory | Tim Hjersted
Gad Saad’s “suicidal empathy” thesis is the kind of shallow culture-war framing that sounds clever in a tweet but falls apart when you look at it seriously.
www.filmsforaction.org
December 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Well debunked
Stupid charges and good to hear they've realised they were going too lose
British police drop complaint against Bob Vylan for Glastonbury 'DEATH DEATH TO THE IDF' chant
#FreePalestine #IsraelIsATerroristState #IsraeliNazis #auspol
#FreePalestine #IsraelIsATerroristState #IsraeliNazis #auspol
December 25, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Stupid charges and good to hear they've realised they were going too lose
We have to do better or dystopia will make it's appearance
What makes Bondi different? Resident Auswegian @kimwingerei.bsky.social on Oslo, Port Arthur and Bondi Beach
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/port-arthur-...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/port-arthur-...
Port Arthur via Oslo to Bondi. History repeats, lessons ignored at our peril - Michael West
Not just Bondi, the killing of innocents by war mongers, mass murderers or terrorists. happens every day somewhere.
michaelwest.com.au
December 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
We have to do better or dystopia will make it's appearance
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Yes. This is the rational, non-Zionist mob who like the Israeli Govt or IDF significantly less than we do, because they understand what Yahoo is doing to harm Palestinian and Jewish people everywhere.
Add you name. Make it big enough that politicians might think they need to find better ways of dealing with the aftermath of Bondi
#auspol
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
#auspol
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
SIGN ✍️ We will not be divided after Bondi
Add your name to the Jewish Council petition today
jewishcouncil.good.do
December 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Yes. This is the rational, non-Zionist mob who like the Israeli Govt or IDF significantly less than we do, because they understand what Yahoo is doing to harm Palestinian and Jewish people everywhere.
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AU:
"Jewish communities are beautifully diverse, culturally and politically. Antisemitism and racism flourish when that diversity is erased. The far-right Israeli government does not speak for Jewish people in Australia and is not interested in our safety. Only we can create safety for each other."
"Jewish communities are beautifully diverse, culturally and politically. Antisemitism and racism flourish when that diversity is erased. The far-right Israeli government does not speak for Jewish people in Australia and is not interested in our safety. Only we can create safety for each other."
Add you name. Make it big enough that politicians might think they need to find better ways of dealing with the aftermath of Bondi
#auspol
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
#auspol
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
SIGN ✍️ We will not be divided after Bondi
Add your name to the Jewish Council petition today
jewishcouncil.good.do
December 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
AU:
"Jewish communities are beautifully diverse, culturally and politically. Antisemitism and racism flourish when that diversity is erased. The far-right Israeli government does not speak for Jewish people in Australia and is not interested in our safety. Only we can create safety for each other."
"Jewish communities are beautifully diverse, culturally and politically. Antisemitism and racism flourish when that diversity is erased. The far-right Israeli government does not speak for Jewish people in Australia and is not interested in our safety. Only we can create safety for each other."
This twitter article is a great article that might help someone not fall for misinformation/misinformation
x.com/i/status/200...
x.com/i/status/200...
x.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:42 AM
This twitter article is a great article that might help someone not fall for misinformation/misinformation
x.com/i/status/200...
x.com/i/status/200...
Add you name. Make it big enough that politicians might think they need to find better ways of dealing with the aftermath of Bondi
#auspol
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
#auspol
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
SIGN ✍️ We will not be divided after Bondi
Add your name to the Jewish Council petition today
jewishcouncil.good.do
December 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Add you name. Make it big enough that politicians might think they need to find better ways of dealing with the aftermath of Bondi
#auspol
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
#auspol
jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/jewish...
This is not a good program for neurodivergent people. Great article
#neurodigergent
#autism
#adhd
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
#neurodigergent
#autism
#adhd
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The problem with Palantir's new neurodivergent fellowship
Critics have accused the company of being technofascist.
www.motherjones.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This is not a good program for neurodivergent people. Great article
#neurodigergent
#autism
#adhd
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
#neurodigergent
#autism
#adhd
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Schrinner is a dick. He's playing to the nutjobs and QLD has more than its fair share.
I doubt they'll care as they are all kissing PHONs butt
I doubt they'll care as they are all kissing PHONs butt
A Brisbane Greens councillor rejects claims she distributed an "antisemitic" council-funded newsletter as "shameful and defamatory".
Greens councillor rejects 'antisemitic' newsletter claims from mayor
A Brisbane Greens councillor rejects claims she distributed an "antisemitic" council-funded newsletter as "shameful and defamatory".
www.abc.net.au
December 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Schrinner is a dick. He's playing to the nutjobs and QLD has more than its fair share.
I doubt they'll care as they are all kissing PHONs butt
I doubt they'll care as they are all kissing PHONs butt
This little map will be telling on the Australian government in years to come.
Several countries and Europe have enacted AI laws to regulate it.
Australia has a plan
TBF it looks more like a plan to have a plan
#auspol
Several countries and Europe have enacted AI laws to regulate it.
Australia has a plan
TBF it looks more like a plan to have a plan
#auspol
December 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
This little map will be telling on the Australian government in years to come.
Several countries and Europe have enacted AI laws to regulate it.
Australia has a plan
TBF it looks more like a plan to have a plan
#auspol
Several countries and Europe have enacted AI laws to regulate it.
Australia has a plan
TBF it looks more like a plan to have a plan
#auspol