TheBobbicus (he/him)
@thebobbicus.bsky.social
Just a random guy from Ōtautahi Chch, Aotearoa NZ 🇳🇿 here for a chill time or to help bring about the downfall of capitalism.
Hard lefty, LGBTQIA2+ ally, etymology enthusiast, PC and board gamer, avid reader of sci-fi and fantasy, ethical non-monogamy.
Hard lefty, LGBTQIA2+ ally, etymology enthusiast, PC and board gamer, avid reader of sci-fi and fantasy, ethical non-monogamy.
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A post that will slowly get added to as I find more mottos, quotes, explanations and rules to live by that I like:
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Just gonna keep saying it: There is no point growing the pie if the wealthy keep eating all of it.
November 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Just gonna keep saying it: There is no point growing the pie if the wealthy keep eating all of it.
I have cultural concerns about anyone who won't do the absolute minimum to show support for the marginalised when participating in a round in their sport specifically designed to show support for said marginalised people...
Namely, I'm concerned that they lack basic decency #nzpol
Namely, I'm concerned that they lack basic decency #nzpol
"In line with the league's voluntary participation policy to wear the patch, the players discussed the matter as a team," the club said. "Some players raised religious and cultural concerns about wearing the insignia."
Basketball: NZ Breakers won't wear ANBL 'Pride' insignia
The Auckland-based team have opted out of wearing rainbow insignia during the competition's 'Pride Round'.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I have cultural concerns about anyone who won't do the absolute minimum to show support for the marginalised when participating in a round in their sport specifically designed to show support for said marginalised people...
Namely, I'm concerned that they lack basic decency #nzpol
Namely, I'm concerned that they lack basic decency #nzpol
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There were 159,000 written submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill (on top of over 23,000 submissions last year) - numbers that are second only to the Treaty Principles Bill in NZ’s history.
More than 98% of public submissions were opposed.
There’s a word for this, but it’s not democracy.
More than 98% of public submissions were opposed.
There’s a word for this, but it’s not democracy.
Controversial Regulatory Standards Bill passes third reading
The bill got the backing of the coalition parties
www.rnz.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
There were 159,000 written submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill (on top of over 23,000 submissions last year) - numbers that are second only to the Treaty Principles Bill in NZ’s history.
More than 98% of public submissions were opposed.
There’s a word for this, but it’s not democracy.
More than 98% of public submissions were opposed.
There’s a word for this, but it’s not democracy.
SERIOUSLY FUCK THESE FASCIST ASSHOLES. 98% of us told them to piss off and they just ignored us. Anti-democratic pack of self-serving scumbags
#nzpol
#nzpol
📢 National and New Zealand First agreed to pass the bill into law despite its facing fierce pushback from the public, with more than 98% of public submissions opposed.
Controversial Regulatory Standards Bill passes third reading
www.1news.co.nz
November 13, 2025 at 7:42 AM
SERIOUSLY FUCK THESE FASCIST ASSHOLES. 98% of us told them to piss off and they just ignored us. Anti-democratic pack of self-serving scumbags
#nzpol
#nzpol
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No one wants to work long hours just to afford to live, Nicola. Kiwis being forced to work more hours is the opposite of a good thing, unless you value profits over people, shareholders over safety, or corporations over country. Fuck off with your bullshit. #nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/unemploym...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/unemploym...
Nicola Willis says Kiwis working more hours a 'good sign'
Hours worked rose 0.9% last quarter, the first lift since December 2023.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 6, 2025 at 6:18 AM
No one wants to work long hours just to afford to live, Nicola. Kiwis being forced to work more hours is the opposite of a good thing, unless you value profits over people, shareholders over safety, or corporations over country. Fuck off with your bullshit. #nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/unemploym...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/unemploym...
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Apologies for the NZ Herald article link, but FUCKING-HELL-NO!
#ChristopherLuxon DON'T LET THE ORANGE SKINNED RAPIST INTO NZ. If he brings that menace here, there'll be an absolute uprising. How can he be so fucking stupid!?!??!
#NOTRUMPINAOTEAROA
#nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/watch-lux...
#ChristopherLuxon DON'T LET THE ORANGE SKINNED RAPIST INTO NZ. If he brings that menace here, there'll be an absolute uprising. How can he be so fucking stupid!?!??!
#NOTRUMPINAOTEAROA
#nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/watch-lux...
'We should welcome him': Luxon hoping Trump accepts invitation to visit as pair chat golf at Apec
The PM mixed and mingled with some of the world’s most powerful leaders at Apec.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Apologies for the NZ Herald article link, but FUCKING-HELL-NO!
#ChristopherLuxon DON'T LET THE ORANGE SKINNED RAPIST INTO NZ. If he brings that menace here, there'll be an absolute uprising. How can he be so fucking stupid!?!??!
#NOTRUMPINAOTEAROA
#nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/watch-lux...
#ChristopherLuxon DON'T LET THE ORANGE SKINNED RAPIST INTO NZ. If he brings that menace here, there'll be an absolute uprising. How can he be so fucking stupid!?!??!
#NOTRUMPINAOTEAROA
#nzpol
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/watch-lux...
I've just put a public post up on Facebook urging people to sign this petition, anyone else who's still on that hellsite please feel free to boost its range there:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1FQW...
#nzpol
www.facebook.com/share/p/1FQW...
#nzpol
November 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I've just put a public post up on Facebook urging people to sign this petition, anyone else who's still on that hellsite please feel free to boost its range there:
www.facebook.com/share/p/1FQW...
#nzpol
www.facebook.com/share/p/1FQW...
#nzpol
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NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the change in the trading environment has been a "wake-up call".
😴
Is he admitting to being asleep at the wheel of the economy?
😴 🛌 🛵
Is that why NZers are finding things so tough? 😢
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
😴
Is he admitting to being asleep at the wheel of the economy?
😴 🛌 🛵
Is that why NZers are finding things so tough? 😢
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon warns NZ should advance national interests now more than ever
Christopher Luxon reflects on his week in South East Asia, where he met with the presidents of USA and China.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 1, 2025 at 5:17 AM
NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the change in the trading environment has been a "wake-up call".
😴
Is he admitting to being asleep at the wheel of the economy?
😴 🛌 🛵
Is that why NZers are finding things so tough? 😢
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
😴
Is he admitting to being asleep at the wheel of the economy?
😴 🛌 🛵
Is that why NZers are finding things so tough? 😢
#NZpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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So, #nzpol peeps, I've been putting some comments on various NZ National Part posts on Facebook recently, doing a small bit to push back against their constant bullshit, and you know what I've noticed?
I'm now getting page suggestions for Flat Earth groups, anti-vage pages and other such drivel
I'm now getting page suggestions for Flat Earth groups, anti-vage pages and other such drivel
October 31, 2025 at 8:34 AM
So, #nzpol peeps, I've been putting some comments on various NZ National Part posts on Facebook recently, doing a small bit to push back against their constant bullshit, and you know what I've noticed?
I'm now getting page suggestions for Flat Earth groups, anti-vage pages and other such drivel
I'm now getting page suggestions for Flat Earth groups, anti-vage pages and other such drivel
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This is what I expected from the government, but it's incredibly disappointing that Autism New Zealand should go along with it. We need to make "regular" schools cater to neurodivergent students — which will benefit everyone! — not segregate difference.
Government announces new charter school for secondary students with autism
The government has announced the Autism NZ Education Hub will start in Term 3 for neurodivergent secondary students who are struggling with traditional schooling.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 31, 2025 at 3:55 AM
This is what I expected from the government, but it's incredibly disappointing that Autism New Zealand should go along with it. We need to make "regular" schools cater to neurodivergent students — which will benefit everyone! — not segregate difference.
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Hey google, define: pork barrel politics
October 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Hey google, define: pork barrel politics
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WHAT THE FUCK JUDITH
October 29, 2025 at 7:27 AM
WHAT THE FUCK JUDITH
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Everywhere it’s the same story.
Wind power is lowering the electricity prices, whereas gas power is increasing them.
Here in New Zealand, expensive fossil gas generation keeps our electricity prices unnecessarily high.
#nzpol
Wind power is lowering the electricity prices, whereas gas power is increasing them.
Here in New Zealand, expensive fossil gas generation keeps our electricity prices unnecessarily high.
#nzpol
October 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Everywhere it’s the same story.
Wind power is lowering the electricity prices, whereas gas power is increasing them.
Here in New Zealand, expensive fossil gas generation keeps our electricity prices unnecessarily high.
#nzpol
Wind power is lowering the electricity prices, whereas gas power is increasing them.
Here in New Zealand, expensive fossil gas generation keeps our electricity prices unnecessarily high.
#nzpol
I feel like there might be a few people here that would enjoy this one #nzpol
Got some stickers printed for my drills and drivers translated from the Spanish version of "righty tighty, lefty loosey" - "la derecha oprime y la izquierda libera"
I got more than I needed so have listed them in my shop: www.spellingmistakescostlives.com/product-page...
I got more than I needed so have listed them in my shop: www.spellingmistakescostlives.com/product-page...
Drill/Driver stickers - The Right Oppresses / The Left Liberates | SPELLING MISTAKES COST LIVES
Set of 6 stickers. 2cm x 4cmEnglish translation of "la derecha oprime y la izquierda libera"
www.spellingmistakescostlives.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I feel like there might be a few people here that would enjoy this one #nzpol
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Sign this petition about the Regulatory Standards Bill, please
petitions.parliament.nz/212f27b2-98f...
petitions.parliament.nz/212f27b2-98f...
October 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Sign this petition about the Regulatory Standards Bill, please
petitions.parliament.nz/212f27b2-98f...
petitions.parliament.nz/212f27b2-98f...
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I don't know whether Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche is thick as a bucket of pig shite or just lying, but it's a distinction without a practical difference right now. And not how you engage in good faith bargaining. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Strikers' demands 'a mystery', government's top negotiator says
The Public Service Commissioner says it's regrettable major strike action is going ahead, because he's always been available to negotiate.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I don't know whether Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche is thick as a bucket of pig shite or just lying, but it's a distinction without a practical difference right now. And not how you engage in good faith bargaining. #nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Good statement from Hipkins.
October 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Good statement from Hipkins.
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Imagine if you ran this story every time Luxon was "unaware" of something.
Chris Hipkins caught off guard by Labour's health announcement
Labour's leader has admitted he "forgot" his health spokesperson was set to release policy today.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 21, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Imagine if you ran this story every time Luxon was "unaware" of something.
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Judith Collins calling open fascist Kristi Noem a friend and posing for photo ops with her would have her hounded out of politics in any reasonable democracy - and a functioning, non-propagandistic media would lead that charge
Unfortunately we have neither of those things in NZ
Unfortunately we have neither of those things in NZ
October 21, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Judith Collins calling open fascist Kristi Noem a friend and posing for photo ops with her would have her hounded out of politics in any reasonable democracy - and a functioning, non-propagandistic media would lead that charge
Unfortunately we have neither of those things in NZ
Unfortunately we have neither of those things in NZ
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Scoop: The first application for an offshore oil and gas exploration permit since the repeal of the ban on offshore drilling in August has been lodged, by an Australian firm that was set up less than two months ago and that doesn't have a functioning email address.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/21/f...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/21/f...
First offshore oil and gas permit sought after repeal of ban
An unknown Australian firm that wants to 'create lasting value for NZ' is behind the first offshore oil and gas permit application since the 2018 ban was repealed
newsroom.co.nz
October 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Scoop: The first application for an offshore oil and gas exploration permit since the repeal of the ban on offshore drilling in August has been lodged, by an Australian firm that was set up less than two months ago and that doesn't have a functioning email address.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/21/f...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/21/f...
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Had a few RW bullshit 'what if its not sunny' comments and talking about brownouts
We've had those with fossil fuels
We get 75% of our energy from massive hydro and geo
Grid storage exists
We massively under utilize solar
Any more renewable saves water from hydro for dry years
#nzpol
We've had those with fossil fuels
We get 75% of our energy from massive hydro and geo
Grid storage exists
We massively under utilize solar
Any more renewable saves water from hydro for dry years
#nzpol
*This* is our grid on renewable power
~$1.50 per MWh
98% renewable
Its only when we throw in fossil fuels it gets expensive
The energy cartel keep fossil fuels in the mix on purpose
This is a *political* problem and one we could solve easily
#Nzpol
~$1.50 per MWh
98% renewable
Its only when we throw in fossil fuels it gets expensive
The energy cartel keep fossil fuels in the mix on purpose
This is a *political* problem and one we could solve easily
#Nzpol
October 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Had a few RW bullshit 'what if its not sunny' comments and talking about brownouts
We've had those with fossil fuels
We get 75% of our energy from massive hydro and geo
Grid storage exists
We massively under utilize solar
Any more renewable saves water from hydro for dry years
#nzpol
We've had those with fossil fuels
We get 75% of our energy from massive hydro and geo
Grid storage exists
We massively under utilize solar
Any more renewable saves water from hydro for dry years
#nzpol
"can cause significant issues for employers"
NO SHIT SHERLOCK, THATS THE FUCKING POINT. If the employer isn't listening to their employees, the strike forces them to
#nzpol
NO SHIT SHERLOCK, THATS THE FUCKING POINT. If the employer isn't listening to their employees, the strike forces them to
#nzpol
RNZ going to far right law firm Hesketh Henry for an opinion on employment law in order to attack union action.
But 'leftist' people on here still think they are balanced in their reporting...
#nzpol
But 'leftist' people on here still think they are balanced in their reporting...
#nzpol
October 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
"can cause significant issues for employers"
NO SHIT SHERLOCK, THATS THE FUCKING POINT. If the employer isn't listening to their employees, the strike forces them to
#nzpol
NO SHIT SHERLOCK, THATS THE FUCKING POINT. If the employer isn't listening to their employees, the strike forces them to
#nzpol
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Question - if wealth taxes don’t work and raise only paltry amounts, how come whenever we start seriously discussing them rich people start pouring resources into trying to start race and class wars as a distraction?
October 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Question - if wealth taxes don’t work and raise only paltry amounts, how come whenever we start seriously discussing them rich people start pouring resources into trying to start race and class wars as a distraction?