Jethro Tull wrote a song about me
@graeturn60.bsky.social
IRL Graeme Turner. Old socialist dreamer marooned in LNP heartland. Two ears, one mouth: best used in that proportion. Not a fan of political parties. Independents of any hue, so long as they are responsive to their electorate.
Shooting the messenger still seems to be in fashion.
October 10, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Shooting the messenger still seems to be in fashion.
I've questioned my local councillors about their response to invitations to the CAM summit on "preventing antisemitism" September 3 to 5 on the Gold Coast. Most are not attending, citing family commitments rather than recognising the slippery situation it is.
August 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I've questioned my local councillors about their response to invitations to the CAM summit on "preventing antisemitism" September 3 to 5 on the Gold Coast. Most are not attending, citing family commitments rather than recognising the slippery situation it is.
Jem Bendell has a few thoughts on this in "Breaking Together: A freedom-loving response to collapse"
March 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Jem Bendell has a few thoughts on this in "Breaking Together: A freedom-loving response to collapse"
If only there was some sort of online search engine or encyclopaedic website that she could consult.
March 3, 2025 at 1:09 AM
If only there was some sort of online search engine or encyclopaedic website that she could consult.
Yep. Totally agree. I'm hooked.
February 25, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Yep. Totally agree. I'm hooked.
The only upside, Flick, and it's our upside, is that we might be able to point to that bonfire, and ask why would you want Spud if that's what he's offering.
February 3, 2025 at 7:37 AM
The only upside, Flick, and it's our upside, is that we might be able to point to that bonfire, and ask why would you want Spud if that's what he's offering.
Wise words.
February 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Wise words.
Potentially, the good news is that such a candidate would only last a term, if elected. The bad news is the potential damage to the "brand", imo.
December 29, 2024 at 9:36 AM
Potentially, the good news is that such a candidate would only last a term, if elected. The bad news is the potential damage to the "brand", imo.
I dunno Kent. If they are in the mold of Smith and Guy, they don't need any help with sabotage.
December 26, 2024 at 10:02 PM
I dunno Kent. If they are in the mold of Smith and Guy, they don't need any help with sabotage.
Depressingly accurate.
December 25, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Depressingly accurate.
Honestly, with this level of dysfunction, we are potentially very f*cked. It seems any legally constituted authority can be ignored. Those in positions of power do not/will not act except if it advantages them.
November 25, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Honestly, with this level of dysfunction, we are potentially very f*cked. It seems any legally constituted authority can be ignored. Those in positions of power do not/will not act except if it advantages them.
Thank you, Mr Dunt.
November 14, 2024 at 7:20 AM
Thank you, Mr Dunt.