Alan Berry
@trueblueberry.bsky.social
late boomer thinker. repost equals interest not necessarily agreement. I have opinions take it or leave it. Sarcasm rules. I love a good pisstake. Oh, philosophy and cats. #auspol.
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"Dogs of war and men of hate
With no cause, we don't discriminate
Discovery is to be disowned
Our currency is flesh and bone
Hell opened up and put on sale
Gather 'round and haggle
For hard cash, we will lie and deceive
Even our masters don't know the webs we weave"
youtu.be/m7VTL_fLt5M?...
With no cause, we don't discriminate
Discovery is to be disowned
Our currency is flesh and bone
Hell opened up and put on sale
Gather 'round and haggle
For hard cash, we will lie and deceive
Even our masters don't know the webs we weave"
youtu.be/m7VTL_fLt5M?...
The Dogs of War
YouTube video by Pink Floyd - Topic
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
"Dogs of war and men of hate
With no cause, we don't discriminate
Discovery is to be disowned
Our currency is flesh and bone
Hell opened up and put on sale
Gather 'round and haggle
For hard cash, we will lie and deceive
Even our masters don't know the webs we weave"
youtu.be/m7VTL_fLt5M?...
With no cause, we don't discriminate
Discovery is to be disowned
Our currency is flesh and bone
Hell opened up and put on sale
Gather 'round and haggle
For hard cash, we will lie and deceive
Even our masters don't know the webs we weave"
youtu.be/m7VTL_fLt5M?...
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The National Party has agreed unanimously to re-commit to its target of making the Liberal Party completely unelectable by 2050, saying it will continue to put forward ridiculous climate policies until every urban Coalition seat is lost.
Nationals Commit to Liberals Achieving Net Zero Seats by 2050 — The Shovel
"If we continue to take into consideration what Australians want done on climate, and then do the exact opposite of that, we can get a lot of those suburban seats changing hands pretty quickly"
theshovel.com.au
November 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The National Party has agreed unanimously to re-commit to its target of making the Liberal Party completely unelectable by 2050, saying it will continue to put forward ridiculous climate policies until every urban Coalition seat is lost.
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So Labor and the Liberals teamed up to pass legislation to give police the power to recommend cancellation of Centrelink payments of people who have not been found guilty of a crime by a court of law. It’s discriminatory financial punishment of people in poverty who are already over-policed
November 26, 2025 at 1:36 AM
So Labor and the Liberals teamed up to pass legislation to give police the power to recommend cancellation of Centrelink payments of people who have not been found guilty of a crime by a court of law. It’s discriminatory financial punishment of people in poverty who are already over-policed
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A warrant isn’t a conviction. When family payments aren’t made, it’s children who suffer
Senate passed the Social Security Tech. Changes No. 2 Bill. Provides:
- income apportionment validation + resolution scheme
- debt waiver changes
- HA Minister can cancel payments for subjects of outstanding arrest warrants for serious violent or sexual offences parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/sea...
- income apportionment validation + resolution scheme
- debt waiver changes
- HA Minister can cancel payments for subjects of outstanding arrest warrants for serious violent or sexual offences parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/sea...
parlinfo.aph.gov.au
November 26, 2025 at 1:37 AM
A warrant isn’t a conviction. When family payments aren’t made, it’s children who suffer
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Do you like knowing what day it is? I certainly do and that's why I own a First Dog on the Moon 2026 Calendar - now every day is full of laughs, poignancy, time is a flat circle - get your 2026 Calendar today! firstdogonthemoon.com.au/shop/preorde...
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Do you like knowing what day it is? I certainly do and that's why I own a First Dog on the Moon 2026 Calendar - now every day is full of laughs, poignancy, time is a flat circle - get your 2026 Calendar today! firstdogonthemoon.com.au/shop/preorde...
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Exactly the same playbook as with the Voice. “Confusing”…”divisive”. Those fossil fuel lobbyists are working hard.
November 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Exactly the same playbook as with the Voice. “Confusing”…”divisive”. Those fossil fuel lobbyists are working hard.
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We don't have to accept this slop.
November 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
We don't have to accept this slop.
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Someone has asked for a couple of Dismissal anniversary tea towels. I’m about to make an order. Does anyone else want one (they may be around $50 each if a run of 10)?
November 24, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Someone has asked for a couple of Dismissal anniversary tea towels. I’m about to make an order. Does anyone else want one (they may be around $50 each if a run of 10)?
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Interesting, now we can see where the accounts are based.
November 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Interesting, now we can see where the accounts are based.
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Israel has been systematically raping Palestinian men, women, and children as a tool of genocide.
“This level of violence and impunity requires massive international intervention.”
“This level of violence and impunity requires massive international intervention.”
Understanding the mindset behind Israel’s usage of rape as a weapon of genocide
Recent testimonies from the Palestinian Center for Human Rights share shocking stories of Palestinian rape victims released from Israeli detention. The stories are horrifying to read but essential for...
ow.ly
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Israel has been systematically raping Palestinian men, women, and children as a tool of genocide.
“This level of violence and impunity requires massive international intervention.”
“This level of violence and impunity requires massive international intervention.”
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By characterizing abortion as health care, international orgs have pushed back against abortion exceptionalism. The World Health Organization recognizes that “[a]bortion is a simple health care intervention.” Numerous countries have adopted laws and policies to align with WHO recommendations.
Global Approaches to Abortion as Health Care - O'Neill
The O’Neill Institute believes that the law is a fundamental tool for solving critical health problems.
oneill.law.georgetown.edu
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 AM
By characterizing abortion as health care, international orgs have pushed back against abortion exceptionalism. The World Health Organization recognizes that “[a]bortion is a simple health care intervention.” Numerous countries have adopted laws and policies to align with WHO recommendations.
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Good for you.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
November 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Good for you.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
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The news has been coming so fast, I did another later which might not otherwise see the light.
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The news has been coming so fast, I did another later which might not otherwise see the light.
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A horrendous report on ABC radio from a Brisbane doctor doing a second tour in Gaza with Medecins sans Frontières. She says the ceasefire is in name only, the genocide continues and the deprivation of basic food, shelter and resources means even the injured haven’t what the need to heal.
November 18, 2025 at 7:31 AM
A horrendous report on ABC radio from a Brisbane doctor doing a second tour in Gaza with Medecins sans Frontières. She says the ceasefire is in name only, the genocide continues and the deprivation of basic food, shelter and resources means even the injured haven’t what the need to heal.
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Monday morning doomscroll interruption via science news: "This discovery suggests a new paradigm for antibiotic discovery... It could ultimately help save many of the estimated 1.1 million lives lost each year to antimicrobial resistance."
British and Australian chemists have discovered a powerful new antibiotic called pre-methylenomycin C lactone, hiding in a well-known soil bacterium. This molecule kills drug-resistant bacteria without triggering resistance. buff.ly/YlXaONo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
Scientists find hidden antibiotic 100x stronger against deadly superbugs
A team of scientists discovered a hidden antibiotic 100 times stronger than existing drugs against deadly superbugs like MRSA. The molecule had been overlooked for decades in a familiar bacterium. It…
buff.ly
November 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Monday morning doomscroll interruption via science news: "This discovery suggests a new paradigm for antibiotic discovery... It could ultimately help save many of the estimated 1.1 million lives lost each year to antimicrobial resistance."
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"We are not surrounded by cretinous, vicious imbeciles but mostly by careful, thoughtful people who may disagree with us but usually have good reasons for doing so."
Fascinating & wise piece from @naomialderman.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
Fascinating & wise piece from @naomialderman.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
Don’t argue with strangers… and 11 more rules to survive the information crisis
Feeling overwhelmed by divisive opinions, endless rows and unreliable facts? Here’s how to weather the data storm
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
"We are not surrounded by cretinous, vicious imbeciles but mostly by careful, thoughtful people who may disagree with us but usually have good reasons for doing so."
Fascinating & wise piece from @naomialderman.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
Fascinating & wise piece from @naomialderman.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
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Former models for Donald Trump’s agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally.
Former models for Donald Trump's agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally
"It's like modern-day slavery."
www.motherjones.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Former models for Donald Trump’s agency say they violated immigration rules and worked illegally.
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Loud and clear.
It’s not going to be enough to shrug as we reluctantly watch AI inveigle its way into every corner of our lives. It will require people and institutions to actively refuse it, while pointing out what of ourselves we trade away for its apparent convenience.
It’s not going to be enough to shrug as we reluctantly watch AI inveigle its way into every corner of our lives. It will require people and institutions to actively refuse it, while pointing out what of ourselves we trade away for its apparent convenience.
Love to see community action against this AI nonsense! neighborhoodview.org/2025/11/13/d...
November 15, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Loud and clear.
It’s not going to be enough to shrug as we reluctantly watch AI inveigle its way into every corner of our lives. It will require people and institutions to actively refuse it, while pointing out what of ourselves we trade away for its apparent convenience.
It’s not going to be enough to shrug as we reluctantly watch AI inveigle its way into every corner of our lives. It will require people and institutions to actively refuse it, while pointing out what of ourselves we trade away for its apparent convenience.
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Marge suddenly realizes that MAGA is a violent cult.
November 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Marge suddenly realizes that MAGA is a violent cult.
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Why would any women want to live in a country dominated by misogynistic #KnuckleDraggers desperately manning the barricades of the evolutionary cul-de-sac they inhabit.
"In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups."
Record Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S.
The percentage of younger women in the U.S. who express a desire to migrate permanently has surged in the past decade.
news.gallup.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Why would any women want to live in a country dominated by misogynistic #KnuckleDraggers desperately manning the barricades of the evolutionary cul-de-sac they inhabit.
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The Faragists, backed by Gina, are about to trigger a full blast Australian fear campaign on net zero target and “mass” migration. Resolve polling indicates electors remain undecided on these political pressure points.
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The Faragists, backed by Gina, are about to trigger a full blast Australian fear campaign on net zero target and “mass” migration. Resolve polling indicates electors remain undecided on these political pressure points.
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Simon Letch’s simple genius.
November 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Simon Letch’s simple genius.
Political cartoons Australia
Matt Golding
Matt Golding
November 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Political cartoons Australia
Matt Golding
Matt Golding
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How bad could they be?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.
November 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
How bad could they be?
My @smh @theage cartoon.
My @smh @theage cartoon.