2. We also found #Dutton family made millions in private childcare business dealings w family & associates of controversial ABC Learning entrepreneur Eddy Groves. The last deal between the families signed day before the last election. 10 days later, Mr Dutton became Opposition Leader. #auspol

Hi Tim, my partner Matt and I are long time friends of Elly and Anthony. Sending all our love to the family.

Meanwhile, I just made an audible groan while moving from sitting to standing

Yes, I understand. But I am saying that we have been able to rely on a free to user, publicly-funded app that does statewide fire, flood and other hazard alerts for a long time. I don’t think “US generally using more private solutions than other countries” is a particularly controversial take.

Don’t get me wrong- I think he’s doing something great and necessary. It’s just a really stark example of where in the US, private organizations play the role that public ones do here and elsewhere.