Isobel k
@isobelk.bsky.social
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The consistent decline since Trump 2.0 took office is particularly noteworthy when you consider Old man Orange sold us his tariffs in 2025 as medicine. Trump said the tariffs would discipline foreign competitors, resurrect factories, and restore American industrial dominance.
Under Trump, U.S. Manufacturing Is in Retreat
Ten straight months of contraction—and no slogans can hide the math
www.blueamp.co
January 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The consistent decline since Trump 2.0 took office is particularly noteworthy when you consider Old man Orange sold us his tariffs in 2025 as medicine. Trump said the tariffs would discipline foreign competitors, resurrect factories, and restore American industrial dominance.
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Manufacturing thrives on characteristics that sound boring: stability, clarity, and predictability. In other words, manufacturers need to have confidence that the rules will not change before the next quarterly report.
www.blueamp.co/p/trump-and-...
www.blueamp.co/p/trump-and-...
Under Trump, U.S. Manufacturing Is in Retreat
Ten straight months of contraction—and no slogans can hide the math
www.blueamp.co
January 9, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Manufacturing thrives on characteristics that sound boring: stability, clarity, and predictability. In other words, manufacturers need to have confidence that the rules will not change before the next quarterly report.
www.blueamp.co/p/trump-and-...
www.blueamp.co/p/trump-and-...
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My statement regarding my decision to withdraw from this year’s Adelaide Writers Festival.
January 8, 2026 at 9:55 AM
My statement regarding my decision to withdraw from this year’s Adelaide Writers Festival.
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My reply to the Adelaide Festival Board's email. I'll add the text in a thread.
In no way do I believe this ill-conceived decision has come from the Adelaide Writers Week team.
Always was always will be / From the river to the sea ✊🏾
In no way do I believe this ill-conceived decision has come from the Adelaide Writers Week team.
Always was always will be / From the river to the sea ✊🏾
January 8, 2026 at 8:14 AM
My reply to the Adelaide Festival Board's email. I'll add the text in a thread.
In no way do I believe this ill-conceived decision has come from the Adelaide Writers Week team.
Always was always will be / From the river to the sea ✊🏾
In no way do I believe this ill-conceived decision has come from the Adelaide Writers Week team.
Always was always will be / From the river to the sea ✊🏾
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You have to give credit to the pro-Israel lobby. They’ve managed to push murder of non-Jewish civilians by Israeli soldiers & settlers off the front pages of our legacy media. If we must have a RC let’s cover the causes and correctives needed for all the “anti-isms” & phobias poisoning our society.
January 6, 2026 at 9:29 PM
You have to give credit to the pro-Israel lobby. They’ve managed to push murder of non-Jewish civilians by Israeli soldiers & settlers off the front pages of our legacy media. If we must have a RC let’s cover the causes and correctives needed for all the “anti-isms” & phobias poisoning our society.
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Indeed.
And as was 'merely' observed in Thread post -
And as was 'merely' observed in Thread post -
January 6, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Indeed.
And as was 'merely' observed in Thread post -
And as was 'merely' observed in Thread post -
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Grass roots.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
January 6, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Grass roots.
My @smh cartoon.
My @smh cartoon.
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‘Land of the free?’: Outrage after US protester arrested on live TV - https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/land-of-free-outrage-after-us-protester-arrested-live-tv
‘Land of the free?’: Outrage after US protester arrested on live TV
Video of activist Jessica Plichta’s arrest at a pro-Venezuela protest in Michigan went viral, fuelling criticism over free speech rights
www.middleeasteye.net
January 6, 2026 at 8:50 PM
‘Land of the free?’: Outrage after US protester arrested on live TV - https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/land-of-free-outrage-after-us-protester-arrested-live-tv
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"A protester detained in Sydney’s CBD while wearing a jacket that said “globalise the intifada” says she should “never have been arrested” and claims police told her the slogan was unlawful, despite them being unable to point to legislation banning its use"
January 6, 2026 at 9:24 PM
"A protester detained in Sydney’s CBD while wearing a jacket that said “globalise the intifada” says she should “never have been arrested” and claims police told her the slogan was unlawful, despite them being unable to point to legislation banning its use"
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The AJA - a fake Jewish peak body representing marginal far right opinion - got this beautiful essay taken down from the SMH website. Fairfax media is broken.
#auspol
open.substack.com/pub/deepcutn...
#auspol
open.substack.com/pub/deepcutn...
Ahmed Ouf: I went to Bondi and hugged people who'd never spoken to a Muslim before
Read Cumberland councillor's deleted opinion piece for the Sydney Morning Herald
open.substack.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:27 AM
The AJA - a fake Jewish peak body representing marginal far right opinion - got this beautiful essay taken down from the SMH website. Fairfax media is broken.
#auspol
open.substack.com/pub/deepcutn...
#auspol
open.substack.com/pub/deepcutn...
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Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
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"This is like Gestapo-type of stuff, and it just blows my mind that there's a certain, certain ugly segment of the American pop population that's enjoying watching these families getting ripped out of their homes and, and you somehow think that America's gonna be better if this is done." - Bill Burr
May 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
"This is like Gestapo-type of stuff, and it just blows my mind that there's a certain, certain ugly segment of the American pop population that's enjoying watching these families getting ripped out of their homes and, and you somehow think that America's gonna be better if this is done." - Bill Burr
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Krachtig statement van Ottolenghi
May 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Krachtig statement van Ottolenghi
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Republicans boycotting Bruce Springsteen just makes him even cooler. The Boss and The Boss.
May 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Republicans boycotting Bruce Springsteen just makes him even cooler. The Boss and The Boss.
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She’s fucking hilarious…👇
😂✨😂✨😂✨😂✨😂✨😂✨😂
😂✨😂✨😂✨😂✨😂✨😂✨😂
May 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
She’s fucking hilarious…👇
😂✨😂✨😂✨😂✨😂✨😂✨😂
😂✨😂✨😂✨😂✨😂✨😂✨😂
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I’m a little jealous Wab Kinew isn’t my Premier. Thank you for your leadership.
May 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I’m a little jealous Wab Kinew isn’t my Premier. Thank you for your leadership.
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Just listened to the Hur interview tape
and I’m utterly appalled at all the incoherent and crazy things Biden said about Revolutionary War airports, injecting bleach, people eating cats and dogs, Hannibal Lecter, and Arnold Palmer’s penis. Simply unbelievable that he ran for president again.
and I’m utterly appalled at all the incoherent and crazy things Biden said about Revolutionary War airports, injecting bleach, people eating cats and dogs, Hannibal Lecter, and Arnold Palmer’s penis. Simply unbelievable that he ran for president again.
May 18, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Just listened to the Hur interview tape
and I’m utterly appalled at all the incoherent and crazy things Biden said about Revolutionary War airports, injecting bleach, people eating cats and dogs, Hannibal Lecter, and Arnold Palmer’s penis. Simply unbelievable that he ran for president again.
and I’m utterly appalled at all the incoherent and crazy things Biden said about Revolutionary War airports, injecting bleach, people eating cats and dogs, Hannibal Lecter, and Arnold Palmer’s penis. Simply unbelievable that he ran for president again.
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....or - hear me out - they could take it down and replace it with a uniform belonging to a VC recipient who hasn't been found to be a war criminal.
May 18, 2025 at 8:25 AM
....or - hear me out - they could take it down and replace it with a uniform belonging to a VC recipient who hasn't been found to be a war criminal.
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Having Tim Wilson back in parliament is a major loss for the Liberals, not a win. They need to get rid of deadwood, like Tim, from the Liberal Party.
May 7, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Having Tim Wilson back in parliament is a major loss for the Liberals, not a win. They need to get rid of deadwood, like Tim, from the Liberal Party.
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Liberal Party fraudsters Angus Taylor and Jacinta Price exposed www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QFl...
Liberal Party fraudsters Angus Taylor and Jacinta Price exposed
YouTube video by Kangaroo Court of Australia
www.youtube.com
May 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Liberal Party fraudsters Angus Taylor and Jacinta Price exposed www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QFl...
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WAKE UP AMERICA‼️
Israel have infiltrated the U.S. government by using Zionist Americans to take control of the government.
A few million dollars in bribes get Israel hundreds of Billions.
👤Prof Jeffrey Sachs
Israel have infiltrated the U.S. government by using Zionist Americans to take control of the government.
A few million dollars in bribes get Israel hundreds of Billions.
👤Prof Jeffrey Sachs
May 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
WAKE UP AMERICA‼️
Israel have infiltrated the U.S. government by using Zionist Americans to take control of the government.
A few million dollars in bribes get Israel hundreds of Billions.
👤Prof Jeffrey Sachs
Israel have infiltrated the U.S. government by using Zionist Americans to take control of the government.
A few million dollars in bribes get Israel hundreds of Billions.
👤Prof Jeffrey Sachs
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📣 New Episode Out Now! 📣
👀 Beckhams At War
💰 A New Era Of Film Financing
🏆 Is BAFTA Falling Behind?
Richard and Marina discuss all this and more in the latest episode - out now on audio and video ⬇️
linktr.ee/therestisent...
👀 Beckhams At War
💰 A New Era Of Film Financing
🏆 Is BAFTA Falling Behind?
Richard and Marina discuss all this and more in the latest episode - out now on audio and video ⬇️
linktr.ee/therestisent...
May 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
📣 New Episode Out Now! 📣
👀 Beckhams At War
💰 A New Era Of Film Financing
🏆 Is BAFTA Falling Behind?
Richard and Marina discuss all this and more in the latest episode - out now on audio and video ⬇️
linktr.ee/therestisent...
👀 Beckhams At War
💰 A New Era Of Film Financing
🏆 Is BAFTA Falling Behind?
Richard and Marina discuss all this and more in the latest episode - out now on audio and video ⬇️
linktr.ee/therestisent...
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The US already has one of the highest maternal death rates in the developed world. It's far worse for Black women.
As of 2022, it was more than double other high-income nations.
Republican Medicaid cuts will increase maternal deaths.
#DontMessWithMedicaid
www.commonwealthfund.org/publications...
As of 2022, it was more than double other high-income nations.
Republican Medicaid cuts will increase maternal deaths.
#DontMessWithMedicaid
www.commonwealthfund.org/publications...
May 13, 2025 at 1:29 AM
The US already has one of the highest maternal death rates in the developed world. It's far worse for Black women.
As of 2022, it was more than double other high-income nations.
Republican Medicaid cuts will increase maternal deaths.
#DontMessWithMedicaid
www.commonwealthfund.org/publications...
As of 2022, it was more than double other high-income nations.
Republican Medicaid cuts will increase maternal deaths.
#DontMessWithMedicaid
www.commonwealthfund.org/publications...