Bernie Laker
@bernielaker.bsky.social
Escapee from what was once the Bird site.
Ex social worker.
If you can't be kind, if you can't play nice, then PRO
Ex social worker.
If you can't be kind, if you can't play nice, then PRO
Someone did a thing in Geelong
July 31, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Someone did a thing in Geelong
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May 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Ah Feck! Dan Tehan as new Liberal Leader, FFS Spears, as if.
May 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Ah Feck! Dan Tehan as new Liberal Leader, FFS Spears, as if.
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his politics are complicated, huh
January 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
his politics are complicated, huh
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The @nytimes finally published a detailed account of how the IDF rationalises its war crimes.
And then the editors immediately removed the report from the home page. A middle finger to their own journalists, all 7 of them who interviewed over 100 people for it.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/w...
And then the editors immediately removed the report from the home page. A middle finger to their own journalists, all 7 of them who interviewed over 100 people for it.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/w...
Israel Loosened Its Rules to Bomb Hamas Fighters, Killing Many More Civilians
Surprised by Oct. 7 and fearful of another attack, Israel weakened safeguards meant to protect noncombatants, allowing officers to endanger up to 20 people in each airstrike. One of the deadliest bomb...
www.nytimes.com
December 27, 2024 at 6:00 AM
The @nytimes finally published a detailed account of how the IDF rationalises its war crimes.
And then the editors immediately removed the report from the home page. A middle finger to their own journalists, all 7 of them who interviewed over 100 people for it.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/w...
And then the editors immediately removed the report from the home page. A middle finger to their own journalists, all 7 of them who interviewed over 100 people for it.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/w...
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"Why should Ireland be a special case? Perhaps I flatter myself, but I’d like to think that even if I were British, or American, or German, or Dutch, I would still be able to look at the campaign of slaughter and destruction Israel is waging, and see it for the moral outrage that it is."
The mystery is not why we Irish have responded to Israel’s barbarism. It’s why others have not
I don’t believe in the idea of being on the right side of history. The histories of the future are none of our concern. Our concern is the present
www.irishtimes.com
December 21, 2024 at 3:57 PM
"Why should Ireland be a special case? Perhaps I flatter myself, but I’d like to think that even if I were British, or American, or German, or Dutch, I would still be able to look at the campaign of slaughter and destruction Israel is waging, and see it for the moral outrage that it is."
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If you live in Melbourne, remember this bloke permitted all the 3AW and 2GB attacks on our elected government during a health crisis.
He employed Ben Fordham in Sydney.
He let The Age and SMH become what they are.
He oversaw a culture of sexual harassment and bullying.
Our ABC, gorn.
#AusPol
He employed Ben Fordham in Sydney.
He let The Age and SMH become what they are.
He oversaw a culture of sexual harassment and bullying.
Our ABC, gorn.
#AusPol
Former Nine boss Hugh Marks appointed ABC's new managing director
Former Nine Entertainment chief executive Hugh Marks has been appointed as the new managing director of the ABC.
www.abc.net.au
December 16, 2024 at 11:19 PM
If you live in Melbourne, remember this bloke permitted all the 3AW and 2GB attacks on our elected government during a health crisis.
He employed Ben Fordham in Sydney.
He let The Age and SMH become what they are.
He oversaw a culture of sexual harassment and bullying.
Our ABC, gorn.
#AusPol
He employed Ben Fordham in Sydney.
He let The Age and SMH become what they are.
He oversaw a culture of sexual harassment and bullying.
Our ABC, gorn.
#AusPol
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Israel just killed Khaled Nabhan, who called his granddaughter Reem “the soul of his soul” in a viral CNN report after they slaughtered her last year. They shared a birthday - she would’ve turned 5 next week. This isn’t war it’s the erasure of families, memories & histories- with impunity.
December 16, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Israel just killed Khaled Nabhan, who called his granddaughter Reem “the soul of his soul” in a viral CNN report after they slaughtered her last year. They shared a birthday - she would’ve turned 5 next week. This isn’t war it’s the erasure of families, memories & histories- with impunity.
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ABCNews, an otherwise good story about the health implications of intensifying summer heat in Western Sydney, but not one mention of climate change! Why do you self censor? Speak truth to power. Its actually your job. Your only job.
December 15, 2024 at 8:28 AM
ABCNews, an otherwise good story about the health implications of intensifying summer heat in Western Sydney, but not one mention of climate change! Why do you self censor? Speak truth to power. Its actually your job. Your only job.
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This weekend!
Remember - extreme heat is a silent killer
Not that Labor cares -we’re a petrostate fuelling climate change - but be watchful of neighbours
Remember - extreme heat is a silent killer
Not that Labor cares -we’re a petrostate fuelling climate change - but be watchful of neighbours
December 13, 2024 at 3:15 AM
This weekend!
Remember - extreme heat is a silent killer
Not that Labor cares -we’re a petrostate fuelling climate change - but be watchful of neighbours
Remember - extreme heat is a silent killer
Not that Labor cares -we’re a petrostate fuelling climate change - but be watchful of neighbours
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Treat the Coalition’s nuclear policy as what it is. A distraction.
December 13, 2024 at 3:40 AM
Treat the Coalition’s nuclear policy as what it is. A distraction.
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"So, going back to the synagogue attack, who is behind it? To answer this question, we must determine who benefits from this criminal act.
"The only beneficiary is Israel."
— Ali Kazak
johnmenadue.com/who-benefits...
"The only beneficiary is Israel."
— Ali Kazak
johnmenadue.com/who-benefits...
Who benefits from an attack on the synagogue in Melbourne? - Pearls and Irritations
The synagogue attack, who is behind it? To answer this question, we must determine who benefits from this criminal act.
johnmenadue.com
December 12, 2024 at 1:45 AM
"So, going back to the synagogue attack, who is behind it? To answer this question, we must determine who benefits from this criminal act.
"The only beneficiary is Israel."
— Ali Kazak
johnmenadue.com/who-benefits...
"The only beneficiary is Israel."
— Ali Kazak
johnmenadue.com/who-benefits...
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#HaveALaugh: Seemingly trapped Australian wildlife caught the eye of passers by: i.redd.it/v0xmq2ti866e...
December 11, 2024 at 11:45 AM
#HaveALaugh: Seemingly trapped Australian wildlife caught the eye of passers by: i.redd.it/v0xmq2ti866e...
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Labor have just picked another global prison corporation to give billions more public dollars to inflict harm on migrants. The public voted the Coalition out in 2022, maybe Labor didn’t notice that, because they sure keep pushing the same cruel policies. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Labor to pay $2.3bn to controversial US prison operator subsidiary to run onshore detention
Exclusive: Secure Journeys, a local subsidiary of Management & Training Corporation, will begin operating the centres from early 2025
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2024 at 7:16 AM
Labor have just picked another global prison corporation to give billions more public dollars to inflict harm on migrants. The public voted the Coalition out in 2022, maybe Labor didn’t notice that, because they sure keep pushing the same cruel policies. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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The man is a fool. Every word is creating division because he can’t see the difference between anger over Israel’s military crimes and anti-semitism. And he needs to remember half of us have no religious affiliation. What about the poor?
December 11, 2024 at 8:24 AM
The man is a fool. Every word is creating division because he can’t see the difference between anger over Israel’s military crimes and anti-semitism. And he needs to remember half of us have no religious affiliation. What about the poor?
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That’s why we should not be rushing to judgement or pious statements.
December 11, 2024 at 8:30 AM
That’s why we should not be rushing to judgement or pious statements.
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so the proposals to ban protest outside places of worship in NSW & Vic would mean those who protested the sexual abuse within the Catholic Church would be arrested under this proposed legislation if they protested (as they did with the ribbons) outside a church.
December 11, 2024 at 7:56 AM
so the proposals to ban protest outside places of worship in NSW & Vic would mean those who protested the sexual abuse within the Catholic Church would be arrested under this proposed legislation if they protested (as they did with the ribbons) outside a church.
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According to police:
- 35-y-o man expected to be charged with woman’s murder
- “very violent” murder scene
- a current apprehended violence order (AVO) was in place
- suspect has a history of weapons offences
- police attended address on Monday after an incident at kids’ school involving the man
- 35-y-o man expected to be charged with woman’s murder
- “very violent” murder scene
- a current apprehended violence order (AVO) was in place
- suspect has a history of weapons offences
- police attended address on Monday after an incident at kids’ school involving the man
Another woman dead today - with a man assisting police with the enquiries, of course. Any politicians calling a press conference to rage against this? Thought not.
Man arrested after woman's body found in Sydney's south-west
NSW Police were called to a residence in Belmore about 7:50am on Wednesday, following a concern for welfare check.
www.abc.net.au
December 11, 2024 at 3:14 AM
According to police:
- 35-y-o man expected to be charged with woman’s murder
- “very violent” murder scene
- a current apprehended violence order (AVO) was in place
- suspect has a history of weapons offences
- police attended address on Monday after an incident at kids’ school involving the man
- 35-y-o man expected to be charged with woman’s murder
- “very violent” murder scene
- a current apprehended violence order (AVO) was in place
- suspect has a history of weapons offences
- police attended address on Monday after an incident at kids’ school involving the man
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Honest Government Ad | Congratulations President Trump (2025 Election)
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
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December 10, 2024 at 7:36 AM
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Dear Robert G (book reviewer)
This is such a good summary of the story and all its nuances.
I'm very appreciative that you "got it" (for want of a better term) and understood my desire to unravel the story at the same pace as the town it's set in - and it's real life connections.
Thank you 🙏🏽
This is such a good summary of the story and all its nuances.
I'm very appreciative that you "got it" (for want of a better term) and understood my desire to unravel the story at the same pace as the town it's set in - and it's real life connections.
Thank you 🙏🏽
December 10, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Dear Robert G (book reviewer)
This is such a good summary of the story and all its nuances.
I'm very appreciative that you "got it" (for want of a better term) and understood my desire to unravel the story at the same pace as the town it's set in - and it's real life connections.
Thank you 🙏🏽
This is such a good summary of the story and all its nuances.
I'm very appreciative that you "got it" (for want of a better term) and understood my desire to unravel the story at the same pace as the town it's set in - and it's real life connections.
Thank you 🙏🏽
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Not true, we think the entire US is a joke!
Let’s be clear: the entire democratic world thinks the US healthcare system is a joke.
December 8, 2024 at 9:46 AM
Not true, we think the entire US is a joke!
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This is the most-read piece on @theatlantic.com. It should be the most-read piece. You should all read it, even though it may make you sad. Here’s a gift link so you can read it.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The Sound of Fear on Air
It is an ominous sign that Morning Joe felt it had to apologize for something I said.
www.theatlantic.com
December 5, 2024 at 2:29 AM
This is the most-read piece on @theatlantic.com. It should be the most-read piece. You should all read it, even though it may make you sad. Here’s a gift link so you can read it.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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How much does a presidency cost these days?
December 7, 2024 at 11:49 AM
How much does a presidency cost these days?