gaileastcoaster.bsky.social
@gaileastcoaster.bsky.social
Idealist, advanced-in-age-and-wisdom (I hope), lefty but no longer holding illusions that pollies can be trusted. Or the oligarch media. Truth matters+++ !
If by scanning, she meant electronically, it wouldn’t take 1000s of hours would it?
November 15, 2025 at 12:05 AM
One career politician’s wife whinged to me after The Dismissal back in early 70’s, “It’s hard enough having to put your job on the line every four years, without this happening”.

Job? 🙄

Safe Labor seat, incumbent’s father had held it before him.

Career and entitlement enmeshed unfortunately.
November 12, 2025 at 4:34 AM
😡.

Never again, Albo’s Labor. Fool me once…
November 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Hmmm. Paul Kelly or John Menadue?

I’ll take Menadue’s version any day.
November 11, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Attorney? 😳
November 6, 2025 at 5:51 AM
That explains it. Never been a fan of Marles (and that’s an understatement) but whilever Albo values his key to the Lodge the status quo won’t change.
November 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
And Howard who locked Aus into a gas deal with China that earned us peanuts. It‘s on both Libs and Labor that we havent done a Norway.
November 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Such drama. So much expense.

Some years ago a school kid threw a sandwich at Aus Prime Minister Julia Gillard. It was all over the news. No charges , but I imagine that kid copped a blast from school staff.

There’s a culture of common sense in Oz that seems to be lacking in USA.
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
your point is well made. Albanese and co need to be watched carefully - and made aware by the electorate that they will be judged accordingly.

Last night, 7.30, Labor aged care minister used classic politicalspeak - talking points - pretty unimpressive. So much so, I can’t even recall his name🙄.
November 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Completely agree, but let’s also remember that politicians from all parties have been aware of the Norway approach for many decades.

I’m all for going after the Albo Govt’s poor performance but this isn’t an Issue to pin solely on them.
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This! Aus has an obnoxious, vulgar radio show. A group called Mad F..ing Wirches ran a well organised social media campaign to boycott the advertisers, encouraging members to challenge The advertisers in writing. Quite effective. Advertisers pulled out, ratings dropped. Google MFW Sandilands.
November 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This! 👆😡
November 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Rock and hard place. Greens?
November 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
They’ve lost their checks and balances - aka an effective Opposition party.

Effectively, they’re showing us a glimpse of how life would be if they were as fascist - sorry, authoritarian - as is happening in US.

Red flags everywhere. Vote Independant candidates; in Australia’s best interests.
November 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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November 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A must-read. Does she really own 67%of the company behind Trump’s Truth Social? With its $20mil loss?

Could Donald have subject our Gina to his usual deal-making ways? 😳
November 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
My disappointment in Albanese has morphed into contempt. Is he a wannabe Trump? Addicted to the power, whatever it takes to keep it? Prioritising secrecy over open government?

Even with a clear majority, taking the path of least controversy and bugger the country he’s supposed to serve?
November 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Heads need to roll over the new website.

Suggesting strangers lose their livelihood seems quite callous. But that’s how bad BOM’s new website is.
October 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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@pennywong, nothing with the USA, outstrips Australia and our ppl.
We will not tolerate coming second fiddle to Felon 47 and a country who would walk all over us and put themselves first...
DISGUSTING
October 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM