PoplarGum
@poplargum.bsky.social
Aussie - Environmentalist - Interested in world politics - Allergic to RWNJ's - Housing is a human right - Capitalism sucks - Living with an invisible disability - Ally to the sick, poor and disenfranchised 🏳️🌈🌳
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February 19, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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I’m traveling for work atm and haven’t read US or Auspol news in a week. Honestly feels like I’m recovering from a breakdown.
February 20, 2026 at 5:53 AM
I’m traveling for work atm and haven’t read US or Auspol news in a week. Honestly feels like I’m recovering from a breakdown.
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is currently litigating against Coles in the Federal Court over allegations of misleading "Down Down" discounts from 2022-2023. Coles allegedly inflated prices on at least 245 products—like toothpaste, cereal, and baby formula..
February 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is currently litigating against Coles in the Federal Court over allegations of misleading "Down Down" discounts from 2022-2023. Coles allegedly inflated prices on at least 245 products—like toothpaste, cereal, and baby formula..
February 20, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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It’s nice cartoon time! Welcome to part two of ‘tiny ways to do less in 2026’
— First Dog on the Moon
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
— First Dog on the Moon
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
February 20, 2026 at 6:01 AM
It’s nice cartoon time! Welcome to part two of ‘tiny ways to do less in 2026’
— First Dog on the Moon
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
— First Dog on the Moon
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Three years ago a series of racist threatening letters were sent to the Victorian Greens. They were covered in white supremacist hate, swastikas and explicit threats against my life and my family. They were reported to police. But as far as I know nothing came of it 🧵
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
Menacing letters sent to politicians bear hallmarks of Sydney mosque threats
The ABC can reveal two of the threatening, hate-filled letters sent to Lakemba Mosque this month bear close resemblance to similar racist letters sent to multiple politicians since 2022.
www.abc.net.au
February 20, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Three years ago a series of racist threatening letters were sent to the Victorian Greens. They were covered in white supremacist hate, swastikas and explicit threats against my life and my family. They were reported to police. But as far as I know nothing came of it 🧵
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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Currently below post has ~150 likes here & ~13,000 on Twitter.
I like Bluesky a great deal, & despise Twitter’s owner & ethos, but remember, Every Social Media platform suppresses certain posts and accounts for various ’reasons’ with little to no transparency on why.
I like Bluesky a great deal, & despise Twitter’s owner & ethos, but remember, Every Social Media platform suppresses certain posts and accounts for various ’reasons’ with little to no transparency on why.
I think names should be written the way they sound, like
- Siobhán - Shivawn
- Nguyen - Newin
- Netanyahu - Genocidal Cunt
- Siobhán - Shivawn
- Nguyen - Newin
- Netanyahu - Genocidal Cunt
February 20, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Currently below post has ~150 likes here & ~13,000 on Twitter.
I like Bluesky a great deal, & despise Twitter’s owner & ethos, but remember, Every Social Media platform suppresses certain posts and accounts for various ’reasons’ with little to no transparency on why.
I like Bluesky a great deal, & despise Twitter’s owner & ethos, but remember, Every Social Media platform suppresses certain posts and accounts for various ’reasons’ with little to no transparency on why.
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Great to see apartheid #Israel 's noxious Australian Ziofash fail to censor principled Grace Tame. From the rivers to the seas, Palestinians want equality. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02... #StopIsrael #Gaza #auspol
Grace Tame event to proceed despite pressure for cancellation
An International Women's Day event in Bendigo featuring former Australian of the Year Grace Tame will go ahead despite calls for it to be cancelled.
www.abc.net.au
February 20, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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The former President of South Korea has been convicted of insurrection and sentenced to life.
Former Prince Andrew faces life in prison in the UK over his Epstein ties.
The orange felon committed insurrection and is fully tied to Epstein and was sent to the WH. The US is sick.
Former Prince Andrew faces life in prison in the UK over his Epstein ties.
The orange felon committed insurrection and is fully tied to Epstein and was sent to the WH. The US is sick.
February 20, 2026 at 5:12 AM
The former President of South Korea has been convicted of insurrection and sentenced to life.
Former Prince Andrew faces life in prison in the UK over his Epstein ties.
The orange felon committed insurrection and is fully tied to Epstein and was sent to the WH. The US is sick.
Former Prince Andrew faces life in prison in the UK over his Epstein ties.
The orange felon committed insurrection and is fully tied to Epstein and was sent to the WH. The US is sick.
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New release from the Windsor Mint. Get yours now! 😜
February 20, 2026 at 5:13 AM
New release from the Windsor Mint. Get yours now! 😜
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The former President of South Korea has been convicted of insurrection and sentenced to life.
Former Prince Andrew faces life in prison in the UK over his Epstein ties.
The orange felon committed insurrection and is fully tied to Epstein and was sent to the WH. Strange world?
Former Prince Andrew faces life in prison in the UK over his Epstein ties.
The orange felon committed insurrection and is fully tied to Epstein and was sent to the WH. Strange world?
February 20, 2026 at 6:05 AM
The former President of South Korea has been convicted of insurrection and sentenced to life.
Former Prince Andrew faces life in prison in the UK over his Epstein ties.
The orange felon committed insurrection and is fully tied to Epstein and was sent to the WH. Strange world?
Former Prince Andrew faces life in prison in the UK over his Epstein ties.
The orange felon committed insurrection and is fully tied to Epstein and was sent to the WH. Strange world?
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Exclusive: Robodebt architect remains employed in a senior governance role in the public service www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/20/r...
Scott Britton, an original architect of the unlawful robodebt scheme, is still employed in a senior governance role in the Australian Public Service...WTF!?
Scott Britton, an original architect of the unlawful robodebt scheme, is still employed in a senior governance role in the Australian Public Service...WTF!?
Exclusive: Robodebt architect remains employed in a senior governance role in the public service
Scott Britton was a national manager of the customer compliance branch in the Department of Human Services and signed a June 2014 minute that first detailed how robodebt would work.
www.crikey.com.au
February 20, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Exclusive: Robodebt architect remains employed in a senior governance role in the public service www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/20/r...
Scott Britton, an original architect of the unlawful robodebt scheme, is still employed in a senior governance role in the Australian Public Service...WTF!?
Scott Britton, an original architect of the unlawful robodebt scheme, is still employed in a senior governance role in the Australian Public Service...WTF!?
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More on a demented paedophile vanity project. Follow both the makeup of those individuals that are participating, and more importantly the $$$...
Unless the Board of Peace begins to focus and genuinely tries to make the world a better place, this may well prove to be yet another monument to Donald Trump.
The Orwellian twist in Trump's first Board of Peace meeting
Unless the Board of Peace begins to focus and genuinely tries to make the world a better place, this may well prove to be yet another monument to Donald Trump.
www.abc.net.au
February 20, 2026 at 6:56 AM
More on a demented paedophile vanity project. Follow both the makeup of those individuals that are participating, and more importantly the $$$...
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Department of Homeland Security has sent Google, Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) and other media corporations subpoenas for the names on accounts that criticize ICE enforcement. The department wants to identify Americans who oppose what it’s doing.
The Department of Homeland Security has sent Google, Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) and other media corporations subpoenas for the names on accounts that criticize ICE enforcement. The department wants to identify Americans who oppose what it’s doing.
Dear Kristi Noem: you’re tracking down ICE critics? I’m one of them | Robert Reich
The homeland security department is reportedly seeking information on critical social media accounts. Look no further
www.theguardian.com
February 20, 2026 at 6:59 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Department of Homeland Security has sent Google, Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) and other media corporations subpoenas for the names on accounts that criticize ICE enforcement. The department wants to identify Americans who oppose what it’s doing.
The Department of Homeland Security has sent Google, Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) and other media corporations subpoenas for the names on accounts that criticize ICE enforcement. The department wants to identify Americans who oppose what it’s doing.
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I have never promoted conspiracy theories, in fact I spend time tearing them down.
In this case I actually believe Ghislaine Maxwell is gone. Switched out.
It’s “out there”, yep.
Look at her in the latest deposition video. Now look at any of the other photo of her, you pick.
Now look at her nose.
In this case I actually believe Ghislaine Maxwell is gone. Switched out.
It’s “out there”, yep.
Look at her in the latest deposition video. Now look at any of the other photo of her, you pick.
Now look at her nose.
February 19, 2026 at 8:50 AM
I have never promoted conspiracy theories, in fact I spend time tearing them down.
In this case I actually believe Ghislaine Maxwell is gone. Switched out.
It’s “out there”, yep.
Look at her in the latest deposition video. Now look at any of the other photo of her, you pick.
Now look at her nose.
In this case I actually believe Ghislaine Maxwell is gone. Switched out.
It’s “out there”, yep.
Look at her in the latest deposition video. Now look at any of the other photo of her, you pick.
Now look at her nose.
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I was hoping the event would go to the bend as runoff areas in a street circuit can be compromised, but there you go...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
SA secures Australian MotoGP, world-first street circuit announced
The South Australian government has confirmed the Australian MotoGP will move to Adelaide from 2027, bringing with it huge economic benefits, but the opposition and Greens say the state has other prio...
www.abc.net.au
February 19, 2026 at 8:54 AM
I was hoping the event would go to the bend as runoff areas in a street circuit can be compromised, but there you go...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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Well… he can use a war to blame his worsening economy on.
He can also try to use a war to suspend midterm elections if he thinks they won’t go well for him… which they won’t.
He can also try to use a war to suspend midterm elections if he thinks they won’t go well for him… which they won’t.
February 19, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Well… he can use a war to blame his worsening economy on.
He can also try to use a war to suspend midterm elections if he thinks they won’t go well for him… which they won’t.
He can also try to use a war to suspend midterm elections if he thinks they won’t go well for him… which they won’t.
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Clearly the ACT Police don’t have enough actual crime here in the ACT.
The Dissent Bar in the city was raided and closed last night because some bloody muppet complained about an anti-fascist poster displayed in the bar.
The great thing is now I know about this bar, I’ll make an effort to go!
The Dissent Bar in the city was raided and closed last night because some bloody muppet complained about an anti-fascist poster displayed in the bar.
The great thing is now I know about this bar, I’ll make an effort to go!
February 19, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Clearly the ACT Police don’t have enough actual crime here in the ACT.
The Dissent Bar in the city was raided and closed last night because some bloody muppet complained about an anti-fascist poster displayed in the bar.
The great thing is now I know about this bar, I’ll make an effort to go!
The Dissent Bar in the city was raided and closed last night because some bloody muppet complained about an anti-fascist poster displayed in the bar.
The great thing is now I know about this bar, I’ll make an effort to go!
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John Cornyn warns of a GOP 'massacre' in Texas if Ken Paxton beats him in their Senate primary
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
John Cornyn warns of a GOP 'massacre' in Texas if Ken Paxton beats him in their Senate primary
Cornyn is locked in a hotly contested primary race against state Attorney General Ken Paxton and GOP Rep. Wesley Hunt.
www.nbcnews.com
February 19, 2026 at 8:57 AM
John Cornyn warns of a GOP 'massacre' in Texas if Ken Paxton beats him in their Senate primary
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
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Fox News is openly admitting that Donald Trump’s policies are destroying the American farm industry.
15,000 farms gone tits up in his first year! #cdnpoli
15,000 farms gone tits up in his first year! #cdnpoli
February 19, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Fox News is openly admitting that Donald Trump’s policies are destroying the American farm industry.
15,000 farms gone tits up in his first year! #cdnpoli
15,000 farms gone tits up in his first year! #cdnpoli
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❗️"I'm not interested in all this historical bullshit — the reasons why Putin started this. All that stuff he tells the Americans. To end this war, I don't need this historical bullshit."
February 19, 2026 at 6:39 AM
❗️"I'm not interested in all this historical bullshit — the reasons why Putin started this. All that stuff he tells the Americans. To end this war, I don't need this historical bullshit."