@scottelaurant.bsky.social
Adelaide based engineer - economist. My wife and a home full of cats keep me happy in a dystopian world.
Today is a historic day in Australia. It is the 50th anniversary of our only real constitutional crisis. The elected government of PM Gough Whitlam was dismissed by the governor general (UK crown representative) in a conservative plot. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Gough Whitlam’s dismissal ‘a calculated plot’ to remove elected government via partisan ambush, PM says
Albanese says ‘old suffocating conservatism’ of Menzies era reached out of its political grave to remove a government chosen by voters
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Today is a historic day in Australia. It is the 50th anniversary of our only real constitutional crisis. The elected government of PM Gough Whitlam was dismissed by the governor general (UK crown representative) in a conservative plot. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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OSCAR ISAAC, on whether he'd return to "Star Wars":
".. Yeah. I mean, I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great."
@variety.com $DIS
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
".. Yeah. I mean, I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great."
@variety.com $DIS
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Oscar Isaac Was ‘Not So Open to Working With Disney’ After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Said He’d Return to ‘Star Wars’ if Disney Does ‘Not Succumb to Fascism’
Oscar Isaac was not open to working with Disney after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and will only return to 'Star Wars' if the studio avoids fascism.
variety.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
OSCAR ISAAC, on whether he'd return to "Star Wars":
".. Yeah. I mean, I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great."
@variety.com $DIS
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
".. Yeah. I mean, I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great."
@variety.com $DIS
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
This is why tech giants won’t eliminate scams without regulation.
They make too much money from them. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
They make too much money from them. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Meta forecast $24b revenue from scam ads, internal documents show
Users of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are exposed to fraudulent e-commerce and investment schemes, illegal online casinos, and the sale of banned medical products.
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 4:45 AM
This is why tech giants won’t eliminate scams without regulation.
They make too much money from them. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
They make too much money from them. #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Vale Dick Cheney, a great force for the abuse of power.
He made the oil, gas and weapon industries great again.
#USpolitics #politics
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
He made the oil, gas and weapon industries great again.
#USpolitics #politics
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Dick Cheney, vice-president and giant of Republican politics, dies aged 84
Cheney, who served under presidents from Nixon to George W Bush, will be remembered for controversial role after 9/11
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Vale Dick Cheney, a great force for the abuse of power.
He made the oil, gas and weapon industries great again.
#USpolitics #politics
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
He made the oil, gas and weapon industries great again.
#USpolitics #politics
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, caused major damage to public infrastructure and left most of the island without power. The full extent of the devastation is unclear with some areas inaccessible.
Read more: https://cnn.it/47vo5GN
Read more: https://cnn.it/47vo5GN
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, caused major damage to public infrastructure and left most of the island without power. The full extent of the devastation is unclear with some areas inaccessible.
Read more: https://cnn.it/47vo5GN
Read more: https://cnn.it/47vo5GN
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Cartoon by @jesseduquette.bsky.social.
October 29, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Cartoon by @jesseduquette.bsky.social.
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You’ve probably heard but I have been federally indicted by Trump’s DOJ.
We now have to cover the costs of a campaign *and* a legal battle to preserve our First Amendment rights.
Help us win this fight by chipping in at katforillinois.com/legal
We now have to cover the costs of a campaign *and* a legal battle to preserve our First Amendment rights.
Help us win this fight by chipping in at katforillinois.com/legal
Defend Kat Against Unjust Charges
Show your support with a contribution.
katforillinois.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
You’ve probably heard but I have been federally indicted by Trump’s DOJ.
We now have to cover the costs of a campaign *and* a legal battle to preserve our First Amendment rights.
Help us win this fight by chipping in at katforillinois.com/legal
We now have to cover the costs of a campaign *and* a legal battle to preserve our First Amendment rights.
Help us win this fight by chipping in at katforillinois.com/legal
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I have a very bad feeling about this...
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I have a very bad feeling about this...
New Zealand is looking to follow Australia’s lead and buy 2 to 4 Mogami class frigates. Economies of scale would benefit both RAN and RNZN. Likewise sharing spare parts etc. #auspol @samroggeveen.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
New Zealand Navy expresses interest in Japan’s upgraded Mogami-class frigate - Naval News
Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding met with Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and conveyed Wellington’s interest in introducing the upgraded version of the JMSD...
www.navalnews.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:05 AM
New Zealand is looking to follow Australia’s lead and buy 2 to 4 Mogami class frigates. Economies of scale would benefit both RAN and RNZN. Likewise sharing spare parts etc. #auspol @samroggeveen.bsky.social
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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This is Brilliant! Please repost.
October 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
This is Brilliant! Please repost.
So much for the narrowing. 66/34 to Labor in SA.
🚨 NEW: Labor leads in South Australia with a 66% two-party-preferred vote ahead of the March state election, according to the latest DemosAU/Ace Strategies poll
One Nation are now only 5% behind the Liberals in upper house polling, while Peter Malinauskas continues to lead as preferred premier
One Nation are now only 5% behind the Liberals in upper house polling, while Peter Malinauskas continues to lead as preferred premier
October 21, 2025 at 5:50 AM
So much for the narrowing. 66/34 to Labor in SA.
Perhaps we have found a solution for AUKUS.
We have until 2032 to make a few more of these for the RAN.
We have until 2032 to make a few more of these for the RAN.
October 21, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Perhaps we have found a solution for AUKUS.
We have until 2032 to make a few more of these for the RAN.
We have until 2032 to make a few more of these for the RAN.
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Bolton top secret documents 🤔🤔 let’s not pretend to forget when then X president trump told author Bob Woodward about the New ( NOT ) built yet top secret nuclear submarine, for a book! Read Bob’s book! Fun fact about trump stealing top secret documents, he even had a working fax / copier machine
October 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Bolton top secret documents 🤔🤔 let’s not pretend to forget when then X president trump told author Bob Woodward about the New ( NOT ) built yet top secret nuclear submarine, for a book! Read Bob’s book! Fun fact about trump stealing top secret documents, he even had a working fax / copier machine
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My compliments to Clinton Fernandes on his new book Turbulence charting Australia’s place in the new world order. #auspol #politics
www.smh.com.au/culture/book...
www.smh.com.au/culture/book...
A brutal analysis of how Australia fits into the Trump administration’s agenda
Clinton Fernandes’ compelling and impeccably sourced book does not paint a pretty picture.
www.smh.com.au
October 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
My compliments to Clinton Fernandes on his new book Turbulence charting Australia’s place in the new world order. #auspol #politics
www.smh.com.au/culture/book...
www.smh.com.au/culture/book...
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Please make the cute inflatables pellet proof!! 🐸🦄🐓🦆
Do inflatables come with kevlar?
Do inflatables come with kevlar?
October 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Please make the cute inflatables pellet proof!! 🐸🦄🐓🦆
Do inflatables come with kevlar?
Do inflatables come with kevlar?
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The optics of Portland protesters wearing animal costumes is brilliant
October 11, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The optics of Portland protesters wearing animal costumes is brilliant
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