Ricky Sixpillows
@fauxmosapien.bsky.social
A normal functioning adult human being and nobody can prove otherwise. He/Him, tangata tiriti, queer, fat, C-PTSD, dungeon master, latibulator, neurospicy.
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I had a wee kōrero with Ryan Bridges and Simon Watts in the Herald Now politics slot this morning.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/mcskimmin...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/mcskimmin...
'McSkimming Fallout & Law and Order Clash: Watts and Russell Go Head-to-Head
National’s Simon Watts and Labour’s Deborah Russell spar over the McSkimming scandal, prison escape fallout, and what the new regulatory standards bill really means.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 14, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I had a wee kōrero with Ryan Bridges and Simon Watts in the Herald Now politics slot this morning.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/mcskimmin...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/mcskimmin...
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What the Epstein files show is the *solidarity* of many men-across class, race, religion, profession & party affiliation-in the global political project of keeping the boot on women's necks.
People have no problem understanding class solidarity among the rich. Why can't they see gender solidarity?
People have no problem understanding class solidarity among the rich. Why can't they see gender solidarity?
Like I dunno, maybe the reason it took a lady to break open the story of all the men protecting the dude trafficking underage girls is because the male journos were all emailing him making jokes about it?
November 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
What the Epstein files show is the *solidarity* of many men-across class, race, religion, profession & party affiliation-in the global political project of keeping the boot on women's necks.
People have no problem understanding class solidarity among the rich. Why can't they see gender solidarity?
People have no problem understanding class solidarity among the rich. Why can't they see gender solidarity?
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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"that stat ... about the average beneficiary being on a benefit for 18 years, isn’t what she makes it sound like.
It’s a modelling estimate ... that projects how long people might receive a main benefit over their lifetime"
#NZPol #Beneficiaries #EmilyWrites
www.emilywrites.co.nz/the-governme...
It’s a modelling estimate ... that projects how long people might receive a main benefit over their lifetime"
#NZPol #Beneficiaries #EmilyWrites
www.emilywrites.co.nz/the-governme...
The government's creative storytelling must be addressed
Today, I'm happy to share a guest post from one of the best people I know. My dear friend Helen Gilby is so bright and so funny. And y’all loved her last posts, Seymour's Aotearoa: How to Lose a Count...
www.emilywrites.co.nz
October 20, 2025 at 7:27 AM
"that stat ... about the average beneficiary being on a benefit for 18 years, isn’t what she makes it sound like.
It’s a modelling estimate ... that projects how long people might receive a main benefit over their lifetime"
#NZPol #Beneficiaries #EmilyWrites
www.emilywrites.co.nz/the-governme...
It’s a modelling estimate ... that projects how long people might receive a main benefit over their lifetime"
#NZPol #Beneficiaries #EmilyWrites
www.emilywrites.co.nz/the-governme...
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The job market is literally taking the piss right now
October 7, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The job market is literally taking the piss right now
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Social investment: Round 1: Government Wins, Children in Poverty Lose
September 26, 2025
www.cpag.org.nz/commentary/s...
#nzpol
September 26, 2025
www.cpag.org.nz/commentary/s...
#nzpol
Social investment: Round 1: Government Wins, Children in Poverty Lose — Child Poverty Action Group
The first round of funding for the community sector Social Investment approach closed this week and it charts a clear path - one where ending child poverty loses, writes Child Poverty Action Group exe...
www.cpag.org.nz
September 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Social investment: Round 1: Government Wins, Children in Poverty Lose
September 26, 2025
www.cpag.org.nz/commentary/s...
#nzpol
September 26, 2025
www.cpag.org.nz/commentary/s...
#nzpol
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Update: Civil War cancelled due to shooter being demographically uncooperative
September 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Update: Civil War cancelled due to shooter being demographically uncooperative
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a friend and I have been debating whether the alleged Kirk shooter was either a "dirtbag left cumtown chapo stupidpol poster" or if he was an "irony poisoned, terminally online, neonazi groyper type" given the gun casings, which shows just how impenetrable this is going to be for MSM
September 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
a friend and I have been debating whether the alleged Kirk shooter was either a "dirtbag left cumtown chapo stupidpol poster" or if he was an "irony poisoned, terminally online, neonazi groyper type" given the gun casings, which shows just how impenetrable this is going to be for MSM
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"I think it's worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights" - Charlie Kirk, 2023
www.mediamatters.org/charlie-kirk...
www.mediamatters.org/charlie-kirk...
September 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
"I think it's worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights" - Charlie Kirk, 2023
www.mediamatters.org/charlie-kirk...
www.mediamatters.org/charlie-kirk...
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Why does bluesky start acting like they have shareholders every time something bad happens to an asshole
September 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Why does bluesky start acting like they have shareholders every time something bad happens to an asshole
While I obviously consider blue sky the superior platform, when it comes to unapologetically celebrating murder via memes twitter still has the goods.
September 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
While I obviously consider blue sky the superior platform, when it comes to unapologetically celebrating murder via memes twitter still has the goods.
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Patient, sobbing: But Doctor, I AM Pagliacci!
ChatGPT: Apologies. I didn't realise when recommending Pagliacci's epic show to cure your depression that you were the genius himself. I'm impressed! With regards to your initial question, I can recommend seeing the Great Clown Pagliacci.
ChatGPT: Apologies. I didn't realise when recommending Pagliacci's epic show to cure your depression that you were the genius himself. I'm impressed! With regards to your initial question, I can recommend seeing the Great Clown Pagliacci.
August 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Patient, sobbing: But Doctor, I AM Pagliacci!
ChatGPT: Apologies. I didn't realise when recommending Pagliacci's epic show to cure your depression that you were the genius himself. I'm impressed! With regards to your initial question, I can recommend seeing the Great Clown Pagliacci.
ChatGPT: Apologies. I didn't realise when recommending Pagliacci's epic show to cure your depression that you were the genius himself. I'm impressed! With regards to your initial question, I can recommend seeing the Great Clown Pagliacci.
Brilliant maneuvering by our government, in exchange for kowtowing, inviting foreign intelligence to open a branch, and insulting our main trade partner we receive an additional 5% tariff on exports to the US.
Luxon and Peters playing that 6 dimensional chess no doubt.
Luxon and Peters playing that 6 dimensional chess no doubt.
August 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Brilliant maneuvering by our government, in exchange for kowtowing, inviting foreign intelligence to open a branch, and insulting our main trade partner we receive an additional 5% tariff on exports to the US.
Luxon and Peters playing that 6 dimensional chess no doubt.
Luxon and Peters playing that 6 dimensional chess no doubt.
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A very good long piece on AoNZ & climate which details why (among other things) the oil & gas reversal is utterly batshit on so many levels including economic ones. As these decisions become more obviously irrational, the justifications are becoming equally insane.
drilled.media/news/new-zea...
drilled.media/news/new-zea...
“Ideological Sludge”: How New Zealand Is Quiet Quitting Climate Action
New Zealand once stood out as a world leader on climate change. In June it became the first country in the world to abandon a commitment to phase out oil, gas and coal.
drilled.media
July 31, 2025 at 7:32 AM
A very good long piece on AoNZ & climate which details why (among other things) the oil & gas reversal is utterly batshit on so many levels including economic ones. As these decisions become more obviously irrational, the justifications are becoming equally insane.
drilled.media/news/new-zea...
drilled.media/news/new-zea...
Protip for any social service scrambling for funding under this government. 'Wraparound service' is out: sounds like a hug, very feminine, gives woke. In this season: 'multidisciplinary approach'. Rigorous and sciencey sounding, give it a new name and they won't notice it's the same service.
July 31, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Protip for any social service scrambling for funding under this government. 'Wraparound service' is out: sounds like a hug, very feminine, gives woke. In this season: 'multidisciplinary approach'. Rigorous and sciencey sounding, give it a new name and they won't notice it's the same service.
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Benefits monthly data day 🧵
Blimey. We're busting above the grim forecasts Treasury and MSD put out two months ago (again). That's despite 120 kiwis leaving the country every day (net).
Buckle in, there's more... [1/n]
Blimey. We're busting above the grim forecasts Treasury and MSD put out two months ago (again). That's despite 120 kiwis leaving the country every day (net).
Buckle in, there's more... [1/n]
July 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Benefits monthly data day 🧵
Blimey. We're busting above the grim forecasts Treasury and MSD put out two months ago (again). That's despite 120 kiwis leaving the country every day (net).
Buckle in, there's more... [1/n]
Blimey. We're busting above the grim forecasts Treasury and MSD put out two months ago (again). That's despite 120 kiwis leaving the country every day (net).
Buckle in, there's more... [1/n]
Just invented my new productivity hack, Pomodorix. It's like Pomodoro, except instead of a timer you just put background Netflix on and break on the "Are you still watching" prompt. Better living ADHD friends!
July 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Just invented my new productivity hack, Pomodorix. It's like Pomodoro, except instead of a timer you just put background Netflix on and break on the "Are you still watching" prompt. Better living ADHD friends!
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Our Government does not have a debt or interest cost problem. Yet that belief and repeated statement of 'fact' is the driving force behind all the Government's actions. It is the Coalition's North Star. And it doesn't exist.
If you squint a bit you will spot Central Govt net interest payments dipping back under $1bn per year. Incredible how much attention the Govt interest bill gets when the bigger story is so bloody obvious. Now how do businesses cover those billions of extra debt-servicing costs? 🤔
July 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Our Government does not have a debt or interest cost problem. Yet that belief and repeated statement of 'fact' is the driving force behind all the Government's actions. It is the Coalition's North Star. And it doesn't exist.
The sole upside of the cost of living/dairy price/shrinkflation crisis is that the ratio of jelly to ice cream in a jelly tip iceblock has markedly improved
July 2, 2025 at 5:19 AM
The sole upside of the cost of living/dairy price/shrinkflation crisis is that the ratio of jelly to ice cream in a jelly tip iceblock has markedly improved
I find myself wondering about and longing for the unconditional love I will never experience: that shared by drunk women in the bar bathroom.
June 24, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I find myself wondering about and longing for the unconditional love I will never experience: that shared by drunk women in the bar bathroom.
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I’ve written a letter of complaint to the PM regarding Seymour's behaviour. We’ve witnessed him target academics who act as our critic and conscience, and attack public servants for simply doing their job. This is unacceptable.
June 23, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I’ve written a letter of complaint to the PM regarding Seymour's behaviour. We’ve witnessed him target academics who act as our critic and conscience, and attack public servants for simply doing their job. This is unacceptable.