Ingram1941 (बॉब स्मिथ)
Ingram1941 (बॉब स्मिथ)
@ingram1941.bsky.social
Public policy and management, Australian politics, Indian public policy and governance, हिन्दी भाषा
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Hilarious to see Trump aide Steve Witkoff coach Yuri Ushakov, the top foreign policy aide to Putin, on how to butter up the perpetually praise-needy, Donald Trump. They all know he’s a thirsty pushover if given enough false flattery.
November 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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"progressive politics is not just about climate targets and tax reform. It must also be about moral courage: the ability to say, “Not in our name,” when innocent lives are being destroyed and our government looks away."
An excerpt from Senator Fatima Payman's brilliant essay from @australiainstitute.org.au latest book, "A Time For Bravery".

Rather topical given Hanson's bullshit yesterday
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
The Floor I Crossed Was Between Fear and Freedom
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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I’m going to be thinking about this all day now.
When Tony Blair came to power in 1997, the UK economy was bigger than China and India combined.
November 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Another big attack in Pakistan. www.dawn.com/news/1957041...
Federal Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar under attack: police
Area being cordoned off, says Peshawar CCPO.
www.dawn.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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If you're in a hurry, on a long road trip, or drive all day for work, finding the right charger could make all the difference.

insideevs.com/news/779729/...
Hyundai And Kia Owners: For The Quickest Charge, Don't Use Tesla Superchargers
Hyundais and Kias can use Tesla plugs, but that's not usually the best way to charge if you want the quickest stop.
insideevs.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Must read Quarterly Essay: Sean Kelly, The Good Fight: on the progress and puzzles of the Albanese government--

'And this, too: that as soon as you begin to ask yourself...what is possible, you have begun to curtail the notion of what is possible...'
November 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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So apparently this is fine but Canadian governments using advertising to share views with Americans about trade is completely inappropriate.

Got it.
November 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Maybe it’s just my brain chemistry changing, but I’m starting to enjoy books in the way mid-2000’s library propaganda said I would.
November 21, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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'The reassuring centrist wrap around a nakedly pro-coal message would not fool progressives knowledgeable about the energy transition. However, it may work on less-knowledgeable voters vulnerable to its “reasonable person” appeal.'

bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
How an Australian coal lobbyist honed fossil fuel messaging
An Australian lobbyist now leading the world’s key coal body addressed the National Press Club this week, demonstrating a sophisticated pivot in global fossil fuel messaging.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 AM
How Australia’s first outback mosque was built 600km north of Adelaide, 150 years ago
theconversation.com/how-australi...
How Australia’s first outback mosque was built 600km north of Adelaide, 150 years ago
Hergott Springs was used as a camel station on a crossroads to the goldfields during inland exploration. ‘Afghans’ built three mosques in this small outback town.
theconversation.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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First electric cars and buses, now trucks: in the past we were often told that electric trucks would not be feasible.

But the market is picking up speed and electric trucks have become a reality. Expectations are for significant market expansion in the coming years.
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Here we go again!!
‘This is how big my dog whistle is’
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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It's not a sophisticated reaction, but my response to both "quiet, piggy" and the Coast Guard okaying swastikas and nooses is a deep sadness that the compassion we're working so hard to foster in our children will not just be challenged by schoolyard bullies but by the highest levels of society.
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Update on this one: it's a torn meniscus! Thank God for travel insurance (assuming they will pay)
November 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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An interesting piece on why political “start-ups” fail in India, even when led by savvy operators like Prashant Kishor. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Prashant Kishor: Why India's political start-ups rarely succeed
Prashant Kishor’s new party, Jan Suraaj, created a media splash but flopped, winning no seats in Bihar.
www.bbc.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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After marathon partyroom session, Liberals determine to revert to horse-drawn night soil collection, citing importance of ‘Aussie jobs’.
November 12, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Sunday Shot is on now. Jo and I are joined by the editors of Deepcut News and Meanjin, to talk about the news of the week and doing media in and around Zio bullshit. @antounissa.bsky.social and Esther Anatolitis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r_0...
The Sunday Shot - November 16
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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I am intrigued. Does anyone have any linguistic information on the Australian phrase "Too easy"?
November 15, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Read 'em and weep. (www.nber.org/system/files...)
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM