Rachael
@rachaelg.bsky.social
All comments as grammatically correct as possible.
Copywriter / copy editor
Leftie, both politically and handed.
Meanjin/Brisbane
Copywriter / copy editor
Leftie, both politically and handed.
Meanjin/Brisbane
Reposted by Rachael
In an era filled with tech dipshits who never developed emotionally past the age of 13 & use their wealth to become odious monsters ...
... listen to Steve Wozniak.
... listen to Steve Wozniak.
November 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
In an era filled with tech dipshits who never developed emotionally past the age of 13 & use their wealth to become odious monsters ...
... listen to Steve Wozniak.
... listen to Steve Wozniak.
Reposted by Rachael
so many dead canaries and we just keep on mining
September 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
so many dead canaries and we just keep on mining
I think if an AI platform dedicated to public policy development* existed, politicians would suddenly find AI regulation a matter of priority.
* This may already exist but I haven't heard of it because who can keep up with them all?
#auspol
* This may already exist but I haven't heard of it because who can keep up with them all?
#auspol
August 24, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I think if an AI platform dedicated to public policy development* existed, politicians would suddenly find AI regulation a matter of priority.
* This may already exist but I haven't heard of it because who can keep up with them all?
#auspol
* This may already exist but I haven't heard of it because who can keep up with them all?
#auspol
Someone in Gavin Newsom's Comms team is having the time of their life right now writing those messages.
August 21, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Someone in Gavin Newsom's Comms team is having the time of their life right now writing those messages.
It's wild that one of the best rock bands ever is largely unknown outside Australia #hottest100 #coldchisel
July 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM
It's wild that one of the best rock bands ever is largely unknown outside Australia #hottest100 #coldchisel
With Anna Wintour is stepping down as Vogue editor, now ISAs good a time as any to say I don't think she dresses that well...
June 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
With Anna Wintour is stepping down as Vogue editor, now ISAs good a time as any to say I don't think she dresses that well...
I'm going to re-post this because it seems to apply to the LNP government up here in Queensland. #auspol
The worst outcome from the defeat of the Voice referendum was that racists saw it as the country endorsing their views (when it was really an inept yes campaign not answering voters' questions) and have been emboldened. #auspol
June 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I'm going to re-post this because it seems to apply to the LNP government up here in Queensland. #auspol
Really tackling the big issues on the ABC website...🙄
June 13, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Really tackling the big issues on the ABC website...🙄
As long as TV shows are being cancelled all over the place, could the ABC please cancel Planet America? US politics right now is bloody terrifying and the "quirky" commentary completely misses the point.
June 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
As long as TV shows are being cancelled all over the place, could the ABC please cancel Planet America? US politics right now is bloody terrifying and the "quirky" commentary completely misses the point.
RIP Sly Stone.
Did you know that if you listen to this, it's impossible to not dance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xag5...
Did you know that if you listen to this, it's impossible to not dance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xag5...
Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair (Official Audio)
YouTube video by SlyATFamilyStoneVEVO
www.youtube.com
June 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
RIP Sly Stone.
Did you know that if you listen to this, it's impossible to not dance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xag5...
Did you know that if you listen to this, it's impossible to not dance.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xag5...
Further to this, they hand women the leadership when it isn't valuable to them. If they think they are a chance at the next election (possible but not probable) the blokes will challenge for the leadership.
Also, Ted O'Brien? Way to remind voters of Morrison.
#auspol
Also, Ted O'Brien? Way to remind voters of Morrison.
#auspol
Women are given political leadership usually when a party has made a total mess of everything and someone needs to clean up said mess so I guess Sussan Ley will get the nod. #auspol
May 13, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Further to this, they hand women the leadership when it isn't valuable to them. If they think they are a chance at the next election (possible but not probable) the blokes will challenge for the leadership.
Also, Ted O'Brien? Way to remind voters of Morrison.
#auspol
Also, Ted O'Brien? Way to remind voters of Morrison.
#auspol
A thousand times this.
Don't underestimate how often employers (not all but...) look at their wages budget and think "that could be mine!!".
Don't underestimate how often employers (not all but...) look at their wages budget and think "that could be mine!!".
May 8, 2025 at 5:15 AM
A thousand times this.
Don't underestimate how often employers (not all but...) look at their wages budget and think "that could be mine!!".
Don't underestimate how often employers (not all but...) look at their wages budget and think "that could be mine!!".
Women are given political leadership usually when a party has made a total mess of everything and someone needs to clean up said mess so I guess Sussan Ley will get the nod. #auspol
May 6, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Women are given political leadership usually when a party has made a total mess of everything and someone needs to clean up said mess so I guess Sussan Ley will get the nod. #auspol
The bloodletting in the Liberal Party is going to get really ugly isn't it? #auspol
a woman is eating popcorn while sitting in a chair .
ALT: a woman is eating popcorn while sitting in a chair .
media.tenor.com
May 5, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The bloodletting in the Liberal Party is going to get really ugly isn't it? #auspol
What can I say Peter Dutton, but "BYE"!
a cat is sitting in a box and saying bye bye .
ALT: a cat is sitting in a box and saying bye bye .
media.tenor.com
May 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
What can I say Peter Dutton, but "BYE"!
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Just got a message from a mate: “Can Peter Dutton get a ‘Goodbye From Country’?”
😂
😂
May 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Just got a message from a mate: “Can Peter Dutton get a ‘Goodbye From Country’?”
😂
😂
Reposted by Rachael
I have started and deleted many posts about Australia’s federal election because I wasn't sure if more hot takes were needed. They aren't but I will say this: 🧵 #auspol
April 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I have started and deleted many posts about Australia’s federal election because I wasn't sure if more hot takes were needed. They aren't but I will say this: 🧵 #auspol
I have started and deleted many posts about Australia’s federal election because I wasn't sure if more hot takes were needed. They aren't but I will say this: 🧵 #auspol
April 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I have started and deleted many posts about Australia’s federal election because I wasn't sure if more hot takes were needed. They aren't but I will say this: 🧵 #auspol
The worst outcome from the defeat of the Voice referendum was that racists saw it as the country endorsing their views (when it was really an inept yes campaign not answering voters' questions) and have been emboldened. #auspol
April 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The worst outcome from the defeat of the Voice referendum was that racists saw it as the country endorsing their views (when it was really an inept yes campaign not answering voters' questions) and have been emboldened. #auspol