David Hardaker
@davidhardaker.bsky.social
Long haul journalist. Author of 'Mine is the Kingdom'. Writer, cook and bottle washer at thepolitics.com.au. dhardaker@protonmail.com or DM me with the juicy details. Politics. Media. Anything.
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I was raised in the Church, became a Sunday School Teacher, & sang in the choir.
I parted ways w/ religion because, to me, it's not logical. That said, I have religious friends, & they're *good* people.
None are Evangelicals.
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I parted ways w/ religion because, to me, it's not logical. That said, I have religious friends, & they're *good* people.
None are Evangelicals.
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As Gazans starve, evangelicals feed the world BS - THE POLITICS
God forbid that skeletal Palestinians have only a US-Israel foundation's food aid to rely on. It's a sure bet the Lord would not be pleased when they end up dead or wounded.
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August 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I was raised in the Church, became a Sunday School Teacher, & sang in the choir.
I parted ways w/ religion because, to me, it's not logical. That said, I have religious friends, & they're *good* people.
None are Evangelicals.
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I parted ways w/ religion because, to me, it's not logical. That said, I have religious friends, & they're *good* people.
None are Evangelicals.
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With an 'opposition' that's as useful as deckhands on a submarine, it's up to David Shoebridge and co to fight the good fight against a deal that's sinking fast.
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Greens must blow AUKUS out of the water - THE POLITICS
With an 'opposition' that's as useful as deckhands on a submarine, it's up to David Shoebridge and co to fight the good fight against a deal that's sinking fast.
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July 31, 2025 at 5:42 AM
With an 'opposition' that's as useful as deckhands on a submarine, it's up to David Shoebridge and co to fight the good fight against a deal that's sinking fast.
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@davidhardaker.bsky.social:
"Where are Australia’s billions going? ...We are entitled to wonder how it is that four years on, the rules of engagement between the US and Australia might be upended with a view to serving American interests first."
#auspol
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"Where are Australia’s billions going? ...We are entitled to wonder how it is that four years on, the rules of engagement between the US and Australia might be upended with a view to serving American interests first."
#auspol
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Greens must blow AUKUS out of the water - THE POLITICS
With an 'opposition' that's as useful as deckhands on a submarine, it's up to David Shoebridge and co to fight the good fight against a deal that's sinking fast.
thepolitics.com.au
July 31, 2025 at 6:31 AM
@davidhardaker.bsky.social:
"Where are Australia’s billions going? ...We are entitled to wonder how it is that four years on, the rules of engagement between the US and Australia might be upended with a view to serving American interests first."
#auspol
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"Where are Australia’s billions going? ...We are entitled to wonder how it is that four years on, the rules of engagement between the US and Australia might be upended with a view to serving American interests first."
#auspol
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major parties = duopoly. Can we just call it for what it is?
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'They signify a defence pact between nations but become synonymous with the trashing of government process and a pact between the major parties to deny public accountability.'
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'They signify a defence pact between nations but become synonymous with the trashing of government process and a pact between the major parties to deny public accountability.'
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Greens must blow AUKUS out of the water - THE POLITICS
With an 'opposition' that's as useful as deckhands on a submarine, it's up to David Shoebridge and co to fight the good fight against a deal that's sinking fast.
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July 31, 2025 at 7:07 AM
major parties = duopoly. Can we just call it for what it is?
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'They signify a defence pact between nations but become synonymous with the trashing of government process and a pact between the major parties to deny public accountability.'
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'They signify a defence pact between nations but become synonymous with the trashing of government process and a pact between the major parties to deny public accountability.'
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Q: why do so many of us think Australia is either/or, Lib v Lab, L v R? Can you pls write about the other duopoly 1/2 & why nothing will ever change for better if 2party system persists? cheers
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The party's over. Time to clean up the mess - THE POLITICS
Voters massacred the Liberals and blood is still on the walls. They need not only mops but sturdy yard brooms to sweep out debris left by Abbott, Dutton and Morrison.
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July 22, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Q: why do so many of us think Australia is either/or, Lib v Lab, L v R? Can you pls write about the other duopoly 1/2 & why nothing will ever change for better if 2party system persists? cheers
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The media have whipped themselves up into a frenzy over our 'weak' PM and how much the Donald dislikes him. Good story. Shame it's not true.
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Who's red-faced over Trump? Hint: it's not Albo - THE POLITICS
The media have whipped themselves up into a frenzy over our 'weak' PM and how much the Donald dislikes him. Good story. Shame it's not true.
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July 3, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The media have whipped themselves up into a frenzy over our 'weak' PM and how much the Donald dislikes him. Good story. Shame it's not true.
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Truth be told, trust in the #ABC and other media is fragile, and Australians are entitled to know what journalists are paid for outside gigs, for what, and how much?
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Trust the ABC’s news? We need one major change. - THE POLITICS
Truth be told, trust in the national broadcaster and other media is fragile, and Australians are entitled to know what journalists are paid for outside gigs, for what, and how much?
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June 22, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Truth be told, trust in the #ABC and other media is fragile, and Australians are entitled to know what journalists are paid for outside gigs, for what, and how much?
@davidhardaker.bsky.social
#Auspol
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What would Jesus say about the most scorned and disparaged of Australia's former prime ministers being given the country's highest honour?
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On the wings of God's eagle, ScoMo flies again - THE POLITICS
What would Jesus say about the most scorned and disparaged of Australia's former prime ministers being given the country's highest honour?
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June 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
What would Jesus say about the most scorned and disparaged of Australia's former prime ministers being given the country's highest honour?
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The US president and the world's richest man have spectacularly fallen out, and the world is mesmerised by the maniacal repercussions.
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From love rat to Musk rat ... Trump's latest frenemy - THE POLITICS
The US president and the world's richest man have spectacularly fallen out, and the world is mesmerised by the maniacal repercussions.
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June 6, 2025 at 5:18 AM
The US president and the world's richest man have spectacularly fallen out, and the world is mesmerised by the maniacal repercussions.
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The prime minister will be laughing all the way to the next election as the US president's hostile, erratic and madcap executive orders boost Labor into the stratosphere.
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The Donald deals Albo all the trump cards - THE POLITICS
The prime minister will be laughing all the way to the next election as the US president's hostile, erratic and madcap executive orders boost Labor into the stratosphere.
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June 3, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The prime minister will be laughing all the way to the next election as the US president's hostile, erratic and madcap executive orders boost Labor into the stratosphere.
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They did it their way ... and look where that got them. Never fear! Tony Abbott, director and producer of failure after failure, has come to the rescue.
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And now, the end is near ... Coalition faces the final curtain - THE POLITICS
They did it their way ... and look where that got them. Never fear! Tony Abbott, director and producer of failure after failure, has come to the rescue.
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May 30, 2025 at 5:14 AM
They did it their way ... and look where that got them. Never fear! Tony Abbott, director and producer of failure after failure, has come to the rescue.
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From the Liberals to the Nationals to the media, the 2025 election massacre keeps on claiming scalps. And watch out! Abbott’s about!
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May 3 crashes around us as the body count rises - THE POLITICS
From the Liberals to the Nationals to the media, the 2025 election massacre keeps on claiming scalps. And watch out! Abbott’s about!
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May 23, 2025 at 5:27 AM
From the Liberals to the Nationals to the media, the 2025 election massacre keeps on claiming scalps. And watch out! Abbott’s about!
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The former PM rose from Peter Dutton's ashes on Saturday night to propose the way forward for the dead, buried and cremated Libs: back to the future.
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Behind every Liberal loser stands Tony Abbott, hit man - THE POLITICS
The former PM rose from Peter Dutton's ashes on Saturday night to propose the way forward for the dead, buried and cremated Libs: back to the future.
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May 5, 2025 at 5:43 AM
The former PM rose from Peter Dutton's ashes on Saturday night to propose the way forward for the dead, buried and cremated Libs: back to the future.
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"Dutton’s decision to...reinstate Pezzullo if elected tells us a great deal about his judgment and why his campaign has gone off the rails:
he will happily remove 41,000 public servants but would bring back the one who broke the rules." @davidhardaker.bsky.social
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he will happily remove 41,000 public servants but would bring back the one who broke the rules." @davidhardaker.bsky.social
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Dutton sinks fast as his cock-ups engulf him - THE POLITICS
The opposition leader is drowning not waving as his campaign gaffes and shocking errors of judgment scupper his campaign.
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April 22, 2025 at 6:24 AM
"Dutton’s decision to...reinstate Pezzullo if elected tells us a great deal about his judgment and why his campaign has gone off the rails:
he will happily remove 41,000 public servants but would bring back the one who broke the rules." @davidhardaker.bsky.social
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he will happily remove 41,000 public servants but would bring back the one who broke the rules." @davidhardaker.bsky.social
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"Australia may not be as far down the road of dismantling democracy as US but in both countries conservative think-tanks have gained more and more policy influence on right wing parties." @davidhardaker.bsky.social
Minor quibble:- not "conservative"; hard right.
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Minor quibble:- not "conservative"; hard right.
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The think-tanks are killing democracy. Australia is next - THE POLITICS
The Coalition is policy-lite and hostile to the idea of government. Waiting in the wings are the right-wing groups, powered up and ready to fill the void.
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April 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
"Australia may not be as far down the road of dismantling democracy as US but in both countries conservative think-tanks have gained more and more policy influence on right wing parties." @davidhardaker.bsky.social
Minor quibble:- not "conservative"; hard right.
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Minor quibble:- not "conservative"; hard right.
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The opposition leader is leading the Coalition right down the gurgler as he lurches from one embarrassing cock-up to the next.
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Pistol Pete shoots himself in the foot - THE POLITICS
The opposition leader is leading the Coalition right down the gurgler as he lurches from one embarrassing cock-up to the next.
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April 16, 2025 at 4:36 AM
The opposition leader is leading the Coalition right down the gurgler as he lurches from one embarrassing cock-up to the next.
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The Victorian National Party senator has more front than a charging rhino, but with little to back up the chutzpah.
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A Bridget too far: all grit but no good solid dirt - THE POLITICS
The Victorian National Party senator has more front than a charging rhino, but with little to back up the chutzpah.
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April 3, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The Victorian National Party senator has more front than a charging rhino, but with little to back up the chutzpah.
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"We need to pay attention when the Liberal leader wants to sack tens of thousands of govt workers or apes US attacks on DEI or adopts Trump-style attacks on 'weak' Albanese, while positioning himself as a strong man"
@davidhardaker.bsky.social on #TrumpLite Dutton
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@davidhardaker.bsky.social on #TrumpLite Dutton
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Trump's US crashes and burns as Australia prizes democracy - THE POLITICS
The chasm between what the two former allies consider shared values grows wider and deeper by the week.
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March 28, 2025 at 5:32 AM
"We need to pay attention when the Liberal leader wants to sack tens of thousands of govt workers or apes US attacks on DEI or adopts Trump-style attacks on 'weak' Albanese, while positioning himself as a strong man"
@davidhardaker.bsky.social on #TrumpLite Dutton
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@davidhardaker.bsky.social on #TrumpLite Dutton
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"Hegseth is Australia’s go-to man in Washington for the AUKUS pact.
...He’s the sort of defence leader you get when the president, in his addled way, likes the way you perform on Fox News.
...So when is enough enough?"
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...He’s the sort of defence leader you get when the president, in his addled way, likes the way you perform on Fox News.
...So when is enough enough?"
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US cock-up adds more awk to AUKUS - THE POLITICS
How many stuff-ups and insults have to emanate from Trump's White House before politicians and military brass decide it's time to cut and run?
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March 25, 2025 at 7:54 AM
"Hegseth is Australia’s go-to man in Washington for the AUKUS pact.
...He’s the sort of defence leader you get when the president, in his addled way, likes the way you perform on Fox News.
...So when is enough enough?"
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...He’s the sort of defence leader you get when the president, in his addled way, likes the way you perform on Fox News.
...So when is enough enough?"
- by @davidhardaker.bsky.social
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It's clear that conservatives including Peter Dutton now embrace the dogma of a mad, bad and dangerous US president. How could they sink so low?
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The Right plays follow the leader ... into the Trump abyss - THE POLITICS
It's clear that conservatives including Peter Dutton now embrace the dogma of a mad, bad and dangerous US president. How could they sink so low?
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March 13, 2025 at 4:29 AM
It's clear that conservatives including Peter Dutton now embrace the dogma of a mad, bad and dangerous US president. How could they sink so low?
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The defence minister fawns and grovels to his US counterpart, a completely unqualified man with a tarnished history, leaving it up to a former PM to kick American arse.
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Turnbull raises hell. Marles goes to water - THE POLITICS
The defence minister fawns and grovels to his US counterpart, a completely unqualified man with a tarnished history, leaving it up to a former PM to kick American arse.
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March 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The defence minister fawns and grovels to his US counterpart, a completely unqualified man with a tarnished history, leaving it up to a former PM to kick American arse.
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"It is quite a moment when an Australian political leader has to justify airing his views about a Russia-friendly dictator running the US — but that’s what the ABC calls balance."
-- David Harkaker.
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-- David Harkaker.
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Turnbull raises hell. Marles goes to water - THE POLITICS
The defence minister fawns and grovels to his US counterpart, a completely unqualified man with a tarnished history, leaving it up to a former PM to kick American arse.
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March 12, 2025 at 6:50 AM
"It is quite a moment when an Australian political leader has to justify airing his views about a Russia-friendly dictator running the US — but that’s what the ABC calls balance."
-- David Harkaker.
#auspol
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-- David Harkaker.
#auspol
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"Marles fawns over the likes of US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hesgeth! In fact he will happily pay Hegseth more due than Hegseth’s mother, who accused him of mistreating women for years."
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Turnbull raises hell. Marles goes to water - THE POLITICS
The defence minister fawns and grovels to his US counterpart, a completely unqualified man with a tarnished history, leaving it up to a former PM to kick American arse.
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March 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
"Marles fawns over the likes of US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hesgeth! In fact he will happily pay Hegseth more due than Hegseth’s mother, who accused him of mistreating women for years."
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