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@snotrejected.bsky.social
I'm starting my own Think Tank and I'm soaking in it. You'll float too.
Just a turtle named Mack, stacked in the cloud. >18.
Just a turtle named Mack, stacked in the cloud. >18.
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@snotrejected.bsky.social
· Aug 2
‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse
An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished
www.theguardian.com
“History is best told as a story of organised crime,”
…”people are fundamentally egalitarian but are led to collapses by enriched, status-obsessed elites, while past collapses often improved the lives of ordinary citizens.”
…”people are fundamentally egalitarian but are led to collapses by enriched, status-obsessed elites, while past collapses often improved the lives of ordinary citizens.”
As for why the government continues to withhold the contents of the report, she says, “I suspect because if the public is ignorant of the scale of the risk, the government can continue approving the projects that make the problem worse, such as coal and gas.”
Government continues to withhold climate risk report
As allies share their national risk assessments for climate breakdown, the Albanese government refuses to release its ‘frankly terrifying’ report from 2022.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
February 14, 2026 at 12:36 AM
As for why the government continues to withhold the contents of the report, she says, “I suspect because if the public is ignorant of the scale of the risk, the government can continue approving the projects that make the problem worse, such as coal and gas.”
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February 12, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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#TraitorTaylor is the honourable member for water resources in the Caymans (Australian tax payers brace yourselves, the rat is back)
February 12, 2026 at 11:42 AM
#TraitorTaylor is the honourable member for water resources in the Caymans (Australian tax payers brace yourselves, the rat is back)
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Apple & Google removed ICE tracking apps in their app stores.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
January 29, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Apple & Google removed ICE tracking apps in their app stores.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
TikTok reportedly suppressed videos criticizing ICE & the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Meta blocked Facebook groups tracking ICE & links to a database of agents that the government wants to keep secret.
Big Tech is enabling Trump's regime.
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Putting Mandelson to one side, so much of what Jonathan Pie says about UK Labour applies equally to @australianlabor.bsky.social.
It's enough to make one weep if only you weren't so angry. #auspol #ukpoli
It's enough to make one weep if only you weren't so angry. #auspol #ukpoli
February 10, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Putting Mandelson to one side, so much of what Jonathan Pie says about UK Labour applies equally to @australianlabor.bsky.social.
It's enough to make one weep if only you weren't so angry. #auspol #ukpoli
It's enough to make one weep if only you weren't so angry. #auspol #ukpoli
It is the job of police to detain, arrest and present evidence to a court for judgement. It is NOT the role of police to beat the shit out of people already pinned to the ground.
Police use of violence ‘disturbing’ and ‘disappointing’ at Sydney rally against Israeli president, experts say
Luke McNamara, who attended rally, says police behaviour was ‘the direct consequence’ of the Minns government’s ‘unreasonable conditions’
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:27 PM
It is the job of police to detain, arrest and present evidence to a court for judgement. It is NOT the role of police to beat the shit out of people already pinned to the ground.
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Video shows a man pinned to the ground as Australian police strike him repeatedly during an arrest. The man appears already subdued as blows continue. The incident occurred at protests in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Video: Jared Kimpton via X (@jared_kimpton)
Video: Jared Kimpton via X (@jared_kimpton)
February 9, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Video shows a man pinned to the ground as Australian police strike him repeatedly during an arrest. The man appears already subdued as blows continue. The incident occurred at protests in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Video: Jared Kimpton via X (@jared_kimpton)
Video: Jared Kimpton via X (@jared_kimpton)
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"Luckily the police seemed more than excited to step in and get as violent as needed to make sure he doesn't feel homesick" - Premier Minns chaser.com.au/national/nsw...
February 9, 2026 at 10:55 AM
"Luckily the police seemed more than excited to step in and get as violent as needed to make sure he doesn't feel homesick" - Premier Minns chaser.com.au/national/nsw...
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NSW Police Minister saying to the people please don't antagonise the cops by, you know, exercising your basic human rights
February 10, 2026 at 5:57 AM
NSW Police Minister saying to the people please don't antagonise the cops by, you know, exercising your basic human rights
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
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I think the ON vote is inflated by 'Never Greens'. The Murdochracy has done a wonderful job at convincing people that left wing politics - protecting human rights, addressing climate, social good - is somehow the anti-Christ.
But even I am shocked by those numbers.
But even I am shocked by those numbers.
February 8, 2026 at 12:10 PM
I think the ON vote is inflated by 'Never Greens'. The Murdochracy has done a wonderful job at convincing people that left wing politics - protecting human rights, addressing climate, social good - is somehow the anti-Christ.
But even I am shocked by those numbers.
But even I am shocked by those numbers.
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Editorial: Tell me Australia, which is worse: signing bombs or making anti-bomb signs? preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
February 7, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Editorial: Tell me Australia, which is worse: signing bombs or making anti-bomb signs? preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
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I, for one, question whether this guy's tech should be integrated into every government system.
fortune.com/2026/02/04/p...
fortune.com/2026/02/04/p...
Peter Thiel warns the Antichrist and apocalypse are linked to the ‘end of modernity’ currently happening—and cites Greta Thunberg as a driving example | Fortune
The Gen Z Swedish climate activist is a legionnaire of the Antichrist, Thiel claims, a “Luddite” who wants to halt technological progress in its tracks.
fortune.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
I, for one, question whether this guy's tech should be integrated into every government system.
fortune.com/2026/02/04/p...
fortune.com/2026/02/04/p...
I’m not surprised Trump had a movie made about his wife. If it’s one thing he’s very good at it is projection.
February 5, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I’m not surprised Trump had a movie made about his wife. If it’s one thing he’s very good at it is projection.
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Nothing says anti elite establishment than getting free private jet flights from your billionaire mates.
February 5, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Nothing says anti elite establishment than getting free private jet flights from your billionaire mates.
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Reminder that the coward zealots were happy to see Adelaide and Bendigo writers festivals burn to the ground and they'll keep doing it. It costs them nothing, they even get to hide their names. They want to enforce their extreme Netanyahu fandom on all Australian cultural events.
The NSW government makes contact with the board of next month's Newcastle Writers Festival about the inclusion of Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, the ABC understands.
Questions about Randa Abdel-Fattah inclusion in NSW writers festival
The NSW government makes contact with the board of next month's Newcastle Writers Festival about the inclusion of Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, the ABC understands.
www.abc.net.au
February 5, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Reminder that the coward zealots were happy to see Adelaide and Bendigo writers festivals burn to the ground and they'll keep doing it. It costs them nothing, they even get to hide their names. They want to enforce their extreme Netanyahu fandom on all Australian cultural events.
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worth noting that the second rich people stopped being afraid of mobs tearing them limb from limb, they stopped building libraries and opera houses and stuff and started ripping the copper wiring out of the walls of society instead
February 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM
worth noting that the second rich people stopped being afraid of mobs tearing them limb from limb, they stopped building libraries and opera houses and stuff and started ripping the copper wiring out of the walls of society instead
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I can’t wait to vote Chris Minns out. E-motorbike inaction + outlawing criticism of Israel + protest bans + Code of Conduct prohibitions on teachers speaking on social media (even outside of school). It goes on and on. A totally useless govt.
NRMA calls to ‘get these kids off our roads’ as police investigate ebike swarm on Sydney Harbour Bridge
Group travelled along the bridge’s main deck – where cycling is prohibited – before turning around and riding through the CBD
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:33 AM
I can’t wait to vote Chris Minns out. E-motorbike inaction + outlawing criticism of Israel + protest bans + Code of Conduct prohibitions on teachers speaking on social media (even outside of school). It goes on and on. A totally useless govt.
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France becomes the latest country to float severe VPN restrictions in order to "fix" a bad age-verification law.
VPN bans and other privacy restrictions aren't incidental to authoritarianism, they're a a critical component in their formation.
VPN bans and other privacy restrictions aren't incidental to authoritarianism, they're a a critical component in their formation.
France Considers Restricting VPNs to Support Under-15 Social Media Ban - Decrypt
A French official said the government is looking at ways to stop the use of VPNs to evade an incoming social media ban for kids under 15.
decrypt.co
February 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM
France becomes the latest country to float severe VPN restrictions in order to "fix" a bad age-verification law.
VPN bans and other privacy restrictions aren't incidental to authoritarianism, they're a a critical component in their formation.
VPN bans and other privacy restrictions aren't incidental to authoritarianism, they're a a critical component in their formation.
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"In the 2010s, bans on VPNs were done by autocratic regimes, but today it is done under the auspices of democracy and “saving the children” - but in reality bans on VPNs signal an authoritarian attempt to crush political dissent.”
February 3, 2026 at 9:26 PM
"In the 2010s, bans on VPNs were done by autocratic regimes, but today it is done under the auspices of democracy and “saving the children” - but in reality bans on VPNs signal an authoritarian attempt to crush political dissent.”
“You do not want to turn it into an issue of ‘who governs Australia’, the voters and their elected representatives or the mining companies.”
Epstein files reveal Peter Mandelson supported campaign to undermine then-Australian PM Kevin Rudd’s mining super profits tax
Former UK Labour minister wrote ‘pressure needs to be maintained’ against Australian Labor’s proposed tax in email sent two weeks before Rudd was replaced as PM
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:44 PM
“You do not want to turn it into an issue of ‘who governs Australia’, the voters and their elected representatives or the mining companies.”