Rob Howson
@thecrankybob.bsky.social
It's weird how Russia wants Ukraine to reduce the size of their armed forces when Russia invaded.
Almost like they're planning another go but the next time they'll have an overwhelming advantage.
Russia cannot be trusted!
Almost like they're planning another go but the next time they'll have an overwhelming advantage.
Russia cannot be trusted!
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 AM
It's weird how Russia wants Ukraine to reduce the size of their armed forces when Russia invaded.
Almost like they're planning another go but the next time they'll have an overwhelming advantage.
Russia cannot be trusted!
Almost like they're planning another go but the next time they'll have an overwhelming advantage.
Russia cannot be trusted!
I am done with Americans who support the current administration.
This is the most incompetent and corrupt administration in history and if you can't see it and continue to offer up excuses for egregious abuses of the law then there is no hope for you. You can all F off!
This is the most incompetent and corrupt administration in history and if you can't see it and continue to offer up excuses for egregious abuses of the law then there is no hope for you. You can all F off!
November 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I am done with Americans who support the current administration.
This is the most incompetent and corrupt administration in history and if you can't see it and continue to offer up excuses for egregious abuses of the law then there is no hope for you. You can all F off!
This is the most incompetent and corrupt administration in history and if you can't see it and continue to offer up excuses for egregious abuses of the law then there is no hope for you. You can all F off!
Trump is suing the BBC because he thinks he has leverage and can shut them down.
Does he realise the UK is a different country with different laws?
Does he realise the UK is a different country with different laws?
November 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Trump is suing the BBC because he thinks he has leverage and can shut them down.
Does he realise the UK is a different country with different laws?
Does he realise the UK is a different country with different laws?
What's the point of AI generated art and music?
Creating art is something humans do to express an idea or challenge people's perceptions.
Creating music is something many find pleasurable.
Why would you turn these things over to AI?
Creating art is something humans do to express an idea or challenge people's perceptions.
Creating music is something many find pleasurable.
Why would you turn these things over to AI?
November 21, 2025 at 6:28 AM
What's the point of AI generated art and music?
Creating art is something humans do to express an idea or challenge people's perceptions.
Creating music is something many find pleasurable.
Why would you turn these things over to AI?
Creating art is something humans do to express an idea or challenge people's perceptions.
Creating music is something many find pleasurable.
Why would you turn these things over to AI?
So Trump and Putin come up with a plan to end the war in Ukraine without Ukranian or European involvement.
In what universe would Ukraine agree to anything in that proposal? 🤦
In what universe would Ukraine agree to anything in that proposal? 🤦
November 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
So Trump and Putin come up with a plan to end the war in Ukraine without Ukranian or European involvement.
In what universe would Ukraine agree to anything in that proposal? 🤦
In what universe would Ukraine agree to anything in that proposal? 🤦
The fact that Trump was a democrat 30 years ago and that as his dementia symptoms get worse, he has become extremely right-wing, tends to support the idea that extreme right-wingers have brain damage!
November 19, 2025 at 5:11 AM
The fact that Trump was a democrat 30 years ago and that as his dementia symptoms get worse, he has become extremely right-wing, tends to support the idea that extreme right-wingers have brain damage!
We should encourage billionaires to say how much tax they pay, with more being a badge of honour and an example for other rich people.
It'll be another pissing contest, but with public benefits!
It'll be another pissing contest, but with public benefits!
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 AM
We should encourage billionaires to say how much tax they pay, with more being a badge of honour and an example for other rich people.
It'll be another pissing contest, but with public benefits!
It'll be another pissing contest, but with public benefits!
Given the Teals took seats away from the Libs over the Lib's lukewarm climate policies, what made them think dropping net zero was a path to electoral victory? 🤔
November 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Given the Teals took seats away from the Libs over the Lib's lukewarm climate policies, what made them think dropping net zero was a path to electoral victory? 🤔
Is this the next stage after the "what was she wearing?" Kind of statements?
Are they going to say some saucy texts somehow mitigates rape?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Are they going to say some saucy texts somehow mitigates rape?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Bruce Lehrmann gets full forensic copy of rape complainant's phone
A judge rules in favour of Mr Lehrmann, who has been seeking a full copy of the woman's phone for several months.
www.abc.net.au
November 17, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Is this the next stage after the "what was she wearing?" Kind of statements?
Are they going to say some saucy texts somehow mitigates rape?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Are they going to say some saucy texts somehow mitigates rape?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
People claim renewables are more expensive than fossil fuel in generating power
The trouble is, they factor in the capital cost when it comes to renewables but not for fossil fuelled power stations!
Factoring in the capital cost of fossil fuel powered electricity, the price is more than double
The trouble is, they factor in the capital cost when it comes to renewables but not for fossil fuelled power stations!
Factoring in the capital cost of fossil fuel powered electricity, the price is more than double
November 17, 2025 at 1:22 AM
People claim renewables are more expensive than fossil fuel in generating power
The trouble is, they factor in the capital cost when it comes to renewables but not for fossil fuelled power stations!
Factoring in the capital cost of fossil fuel powered electricity, the price is more than double
The trouble is, they factor in the capital cost when it comes to renewables but not for fossil fuelled power stations!
Factoring in the capital cost of fossil fuel powered electricity, the price is more than double
I do not want to see Trump assassinated as that would allow him to escape the consequences of his criminality.
I want him arrested and perp walked into a jail cell!
I want him arrested and perp walked into a jail cell!
November 16, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I do not want to see Trump assassinated as that would allow him to escape the consequences of his criminality.
I want him arrested and perp walked into a jail cell!
I want him arrested and perp walked into a jail cell!
The midterms are not going to be Democrats vs Republicans, it's going to be Democrats vs Fascists.
Just hope the people of the USA realise in time!
Just hope the people of the USA realise in time!
November 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The midterms are not going to be Democrats vs Republicans, it's going to be Democrats vs Fascists.
Just hope the people of the USA realise in time!
Just hope the people of the USA realise in time!
If the 2nd amendment only applies to tyranny from a democrat government, then it's not worth the paper it's written on!
November 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
If the 2nd amendment only applies to tyranny from a democrat government, then it's not worth the paper it's written on!
Yesterday was the coldest November day here in Melbourne since 1913. Just 12°C!
Summer is less than three weeks away!
Summer is less than three weeks away!
November 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Yesterday was the coldest November day here in Melbourne since 1913. Just 12°C!
Summer is less than three weeks away!
Summer is less than three weeks away!
If you believe in meritocracy then it follows that you should be against people inheriting large fortunes.
Nothing says "didn't earn it" like being gifted wealth and status!
Nothing says "didn't earn it" like being gifted wealth and status!
November 5, 2025 at 4:19 AM
If you believe in meritocracy then it follows that you should be against people inheriting large fortunes.
Nothing says "didn't earn it" like being gifted wealth and status!
Nothing says "didn't earn it" like being gifted wealth and status!
If your business model results in your employees having to take government benefits to survive, then you're the welfare queen!
November 2, 2025 at 7:48 PM
If your business model results in your employees having to take government benefits to survive, then you're the welfare queen!
Choosing people to work in your administration based on their looks is the ultimate "didn't earn it".
Zero qualifications for the job, much like dear leader!
Zero qualifications for the job, much like dear leader!
October 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Choosing people to work in your administration based on their looks is the ultimate "didn't earn it".
Zero qualifications for the job, much like dear leader!
Zero qualifications for the job, much like dear leader!
Nothing says high IQ like confusing a cognitive test for an IQ test and being super proud that you passed! 🤣
October 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Nothing says high IQ like confusing a cognitive test for an IQ test and being super proud that you passed! 🤣
If you call yourself a Christian, how can you justify cutting programs to feed people and look after people's health while supporting the illegal arrest and deportation of people who look different?
October 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
If you call yourself a Christian, how can you justify cutting programs to feed people and look after people's health while supporting the illegal arrest and deportation of people who look different?
Regarding the White House destruction, tie the construction up in legal knots with injunction after injunction so nothing gets built while Trump is president.
Let it become a symbol of his failure
Let it become a symbol of his failure
October 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Regarding the White House destruction, tie the construction up in legal knots with injunction after injunction so nothing gets built while Trump is president.
Let it become a symbol of his failure
Let it become a symbol of his failure
Best thing about riding a motorcycle is being able to filter to the front (legal in my state) and then leave everyone behind with superior acceleration while using less fuel 😎
October 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Best thing about riding a motorcycle is being able to filter to the front (legal in my state) and then leave everyone behind with superior acceleration while using less fuel 😎
Imagine if GST revenues were distributed equitably?
💯
WA is getting a bigger share of GST revenue than it should, despite being Australia's richest state.
"How anyone can defend that as a sensible use of federal taxpayers money is kind of beyond me."
- Independent Economist Saul Eslake speaking at our #RevenueSummit25
@sauleslake.bsky.social #auspol
"How anyone can defend that as a sensible use of federal taxpayers money is kind of beyond me."
- Independent Economist Saul Eslake speaking at our #RevenueSummit25
@sauleslake.bsky.social #auspol
October 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Imagine if GST revenues were distributed equitably?
At this point, Elon reminds me more of Zorg from "The Fifth Element" than Tony Stark from "Iron Man" and not in a good way!
October 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
At this point, Elon reminds me more of Zorg from "The Fifth Element" than Tony Stark from "Iron Man" and not in a good way!
Have you noticed how people complain a lot about the state of the roads? Then when the government closes sections to fix the roads, they complain about that too!
October 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Have you noticed how people complain a lot about the state of the roads? Then when the government closes sections to fix the roads, they complain about that too!
So that ceasefire is going well...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu orders military to immediately strike Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military on Tuesday to immediately carry out "powerful" attacks in Gaza.
www.abc.net.au
October 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
So that ceasefire is going well...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...