Douglas M🇦🇺
@itsmeedoug.bsky.social
Down-under lurker. Probably won't post much.
Likes cocker spaniels and sci-fi and fantasy novels.
Likes cocker spaniels and sci-fi and fantasy novels.
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Climate change will create jobs, but rebuilding what’s been destroyed is not progress, writes co-CEO Richard Denniss in The Point.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
Read the full op-ed➡️ https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/251203-rebuilding-after-climate-chaos-creates-jobs-but-isnt-economic-progress
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
Read the full op-ed➡️ https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/251203-rebuilding-after-climate-chaos-creates-jobs-but-isnt-economic-progress
December 27, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Climate change will create jobs, but rebuilding what’s been destroyed is not progress, writes co-CEO Richard Denniss in The Point.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
Read the full op-ed➡️ https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/251203-rebuilding-after-climate-chaos-creates-jobs-but-isnt-economic-progress
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
Read the full op-ed➡️ https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/251203-rebuilding-after-climate-chaos-creates-jobs-but-isnt-economic-progress
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Rick Morton: “I am furious. Angry, certainly, about the federal government’s proposed freedom of information laws, but seething about justification for them, a continuation of the rhetorical trickery that allows grotesque and nasty policy like robodebt.”
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/21914/...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/21914/...
‘Absurdist leaps of logic’: Robodebt misused in FOI reforms
I am furious. Angry, certainly, about the federal government’s proposed freedom of information laws, which mock the very idea of transparency, but seething especially about the justification for them,...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
December 27, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Rick Morton: “I am furious. Angry, certainly, about the federal government’s proposed freedom of information laws, but seething about justification for them, a continuation of the rhetorical trickery that allows grotesque and nasty policy like robodebt.”
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/21914/...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/share/21914/...
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Charity represents the failure of public policy.
So one of the worst examples of political hypocrisy is politicians getting photo ops performing meal services for people who they have kept living in #poverty. #inequality #homelessness #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
So one of the worst examples of political hypocrisy is politicians getting photo ops performing meal services for people who they have kept living in #poverty. #inequality #homelessness #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Albanese serves hot meals with a side of hope for Christmas lunch
Armed with gloves, apron and tongs, politicians from across the aisle gathered to serve festive fare at the Rev Bill Crews Foundation in Sydney
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Charity represents the failure of public policy.
So one of the worst examples of political hypocrisy is politicians getting photo ops performing meal services for people who they have kept living in #poverty. #inequality #homelessness #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
So one of the worst examples of political hypocrisy is politicians getting photo ops performing meal services for people who they have kept living in #poverty. #inequality #homelessness #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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More like 3 decades, if ever, given theUSA's structural problems that effectively hands your pseudo-democracy to the ultra wealthy. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #uspol #uspoli
Dear Britain: things are bad, but America will recover from Donald Trump. Just give us three years | Jimmy Kimmel
When the president targeted me and my TV show, millions said no. So don’t give up on us – and always remember, we’re not all like him, says US talkshow host Jimmy Kimmel
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:31 AM
More like 3 decades, if ever, given theUSA's structural problems that effectively hands your pseudo-democracy to the ultra wealthy. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... #uspol #uspoli
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scrabbling for something positive here but the fact that they feel the need to pretend its clean suggests that somewhere in the brains of these oily, pimply edgelords there is some flickering neuron that looks something like shame or self-awareness
December 26, 2025 at 7:50 PM
scrabbling for something positive here but the fact that they feel the need to pretend its clean suggests that somewhere in the brains of these oily, pimply edgelords there is some flickering neuron that looks something like shame or self-awareness
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The NACC has defied the odds by going back-to-back 🏆🏆
After another year of doing absolutely nothing, congratulations on retaining Stranger’s Useless Govt Agency Award.
Consistency is key 👍
After another year of doing absolutely nothing, congratulations on retaining Stranger’s Useless Govt Agency Award.
Consistency is key 👍
And the Australian 2024 Useless Government Agency Of The Year award goes to . . . . .
*drum roll*
the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
Yaaay!! Well done @strangerous.bsky.social for judging the #NACC the supreme winner out of a crowded field of incompetent, taxpayer-funded duds.
#pfffft
*drum roll*
the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
Yaaay!! Well done @strangerous.bsky.social for judging the #NACC the supreme winner out of a crowded field of incompetent, taxpayer-funded duds.
#pfffft
December 26, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The NACC has defied the odds by going back-to-back 🏆🏆
After another year of doing absolutely nothing, congratulations on retaining Stranger’s Useless Govt Agency Award.
Consistency is key 👍
After another year of doing absolutely nothing, congratulations on retaining Stranger’s Useless Govt Agency Award.
Consistency is key 👍
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My latest article addresses this point comprehensively.
December 26, 2025 at 9:09 AM
My latest article addresses this point comprehensively.
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Ron DeSantis claims Florida's tourism is booming.🙄🤡
I don't think so Ronny boy. Your state is hurting and it shows.
Canadians won't step foot in the orange pedo's USA. Beg all you want you tone deaf idiots.
#ElbowsUp💪🍁
#CanadaStrong
#Never51stState🖕
#BoycottUSA
I don't think so Ronny boy. Your state is hurting and it shows.
Canadians won't step foot in the orange pedo's USA. Beg all you want you tone deaf idiots.
#ElbowsUp💪🍁
#CanadaStrong
#Never51stState🖕
#BoycottUSA
Canada's Tourism Boycott Is DESTROYING Florida's Economy
It's a two video kind of day today. Plus it's Christmas Eve!
#elbowsup
#boycottusa
#FuckTacoTrump
#canadastrong
#CanadaSky
#never51state
#canadaunited
#political
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dsZ...
It's a two video kind of day today. Plus it's Christmas Eve!
#elbowsup
#boycottusa
#FuckTacoTrump
#canadastrong
#CanadaSky
#never51state
#canadaunited
#political
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dsZ...
Canada's Tourism Boycott Is DESTROYING Florida's Economy
YouTube video by Guard The Leaf
www.youtube.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Ron DeSantis claims Florida's tourism is booming.🙄🤡
I don't think so Ronny boy. Your state is hurting and it shows.
Canadians won't step foot in the orange pedo's USA. Beg all you want you tone deaf idiots.
#ElbowsUp💪🍁
#CanadaStrong
#Never51stState🖕
#BoycottUSA
I don't think so Ronny boy. Your state is hurting and it shows.
Canadians won't step foot in the orange pedo's USA. Beg all you want you tone deaf idiots.
#ElbowsUp💪🍁
#CanadaStrong
#Never51stState🖕
#BoycottUSA
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youtu.be/GEDqv9x3Rdg?...
#1: It's what a real democracy is like
#2: Kids return from school alive
#3: Coffee tastes like coffee
#4: Food tastes like food
#5: A visit to an ER is free
#6: Medical bills don't 🟰 bankruptcy
#7: Public hospitals are the best hospitals
#8: A pedophile isn't our leader
#1: It's what a real democracy is like
#2: Kids return from school alive
#3: Coffee tastes like coffee
#4: Food tastes like food
#5: A visit to an ER is free
#6: Medical bills don't 🟰 bankruptcy
#7: Public hospitals are the best hospitals
#8: A pedophile isn't our leader
Top 8 Culture Shocks When Moving To Australia | American Reacts
YouTube video by Ryan Sellers
youtu.be
December 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
youtu.be/GEDqv9x3Rdg?...
#1: It's what a real democracy is like
#2: Kids return from school alive
#3: Coffee tastes like coffee
#4: Food tastes like food
#5: A visit to an ER is free
#6: Medical bills don't 🟰 bankruptcy
#7: Public hospitals are the best hospitals
#8: A pedophile isn't our leader
#1: It's what a real democracy is like
#2: Kids return from school alive
#3: Coffee tastes like coffee
#4: Food tastes like food
#5: A visit to an ER is free
#6: Medical bills don't 🟰 bankruptcy
#7: Public hospitals are the best hospitals
#8: A pedophile isn't our leader
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This Las Vegas Owner Just Admitted His Biggest Mistake About His Customers
At least he admits that Canadians did contribute to his revenue
#elbowsup
#boycottusa
#FuckTacoTrump
#canadastrong
#CanadaSky
#never51state
#canadaunited
#political
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP1n...
At least he admits that Canadians did contribute to his revenue
#elbowsup
#boycottusa
#FuckTacoTrump
#canadastrong
#CanadaSky
#never51state
#canadaunited
#political
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP1n...
Las Vegas Business Owner Admits Canadians Supported His Business
YouTube video by Guard The Leaf
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:07 PM
This Las Vegas Owner Just Admitted His Biggest Mistake About His Customers
At least he admits that Canadians did contribute to his revenue
#elbowsup
#boycottusa
#FuckTacoTrump
#canadastrong
#CanadaSky
#never51state
#canadaunited
#political
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP1n...
At least he admits that Canadians did contribute to his revenue
#elbowsup
#boycottusa
#FuckTacoTrump
#canadastrong
#CanadaSky
#never51state
#canadaunited
#political
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP1n...
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Speaking as a Jewish person who is the child of Holocaust survivors, I believe I am qualified to observe that with 'friends' like Ssusssan Ley, who needs enemies? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #auspol #BondiMassacre
Coalition attacks Penny Wong for not shedding ‘a single tear’ after Bondi shooting, says ‘multicultural nirvana’ has failed
Coalition MPs also, without evidence, link government’s decision to recognise Palestinian state to Bondi terror attack at extraordinary press conference
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Speaking as a Jewish person who is the child of Holocaust survivors, I believe I am qualified to observe that with 'friends' like Ssusssan Ley, who needs enemies? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #auspol #BondiMassacre
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Santa’s making a list but who’s checking it twice? | Fiona Katauskas
Santa’s making a list but who’s checking it twice? | Fiona Katauskas
Not everyone understands the spirit of Christmas
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See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here
Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Santa’s making a list but who’s checking it twice? | Fiona Katauskas
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
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“The Government has acknowledged there is no gas shortage and exports are the problem, said Mark Ogge, Principal Advisor at The Australia Institute.
Read more: https://thepoint.com.au/news/251223-federal-government-announces-gas-reservation-policy
Read more: https://thepoint.com.au/news/251223-federal-government-announces-gas-reservation-policy
Federal Government announces gas reservation policy
80 per cent of Australia’s gas is currently exported – including two thirds of gas produced on the east coast. This has
thepoint.com.au
December 23, 2025 at 2:55 AM
“The Government has acknowledged there is no gas shortage and exports are the problem, said Mark Ogge, Principal Advisor at The Australia Institute.
Read more: https://thepoint.com.au/news/251223-federal-government-announces-gas-reservation-policy
Read more: https://thepoint.com.au/news/251223-federal-government-announces-gas-reservation-policy
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About f*cking time, Bowen & @albomp.bsky.social , provided it's not the kind of policy your 'donors' regularly buy from the ALP & LNP. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #auspol
‘Historic’ gas reservation policy to force major producers to set aside up to a quarter for Australian use
Chris Bowen announces long-awaited policy aimed at lowering energy prices on Australia’s east coast
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:09 AM
About f*cking time, Bowen & @albomp.bsky.social , provided it's not the kind of policy your 'donors' regularly buy from the ALP & LNP. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #auspol
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The bumper says 'rugged working man'.
But the cargo bed says ‘cosplay builder with soft hands’.
Time to ban these fragile-man-mobiles from our cities.
But the cargo bed says ‘cosplay builder with soft hands’.
Time to ban these fragile-man-mobiles from our cities.
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The bumper says 'rugged working man'.
But the cargo bed says ‘cosplay builder with soft hands’.
Time to ban these fragile-man-mobiles from our cities.
But the cargo bed says ‘cosplay builder with soft hands’.
Time to ban these fragile-man-mobiles from our cities.
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Thanks GlobalTV Canada! 🇨🇦
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Thanks GlobalTV Canada! 🇨🇦
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“The question isn’t “who are we letting into our country?”, it’s “why are we letting grasping politicians spread further hate and division?””
Such a great piece by @amyremeikis.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Such a great piece by @amyremeikis.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Australian hearts are shattered – and some would-be leaders have broken them further
There is no denying Australia’s sense of safety has been shattered.
thepoint.com.au
December 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
“The question isn’t “who are we letting into our country?”, it’s “why are we letting grasping politicians spread further hate and division?””
Such a great piece by @amyremeikis.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Such a great piece by @amyremeikis.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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How in the jingle-busting fuck do we live in a world where tens of millions are getting ready to celebrate the birthday of a Palestinian baby they wouldn’t feed, clothe or save from being bombed to smithereens were he alive today?
#NewsCorpse
#NewsCorpse
December 22, 2025 at 3:59 AM
How in the jingle-busting fuck do we live in a world where tens of millions are getting ready to celebrate the birthday of a Palestinian baby they wouldn’t feed, clothe or save from being bombed to smithereens were he alive today?
#NewsCorpse
#NewsCorpse
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Tax data released with this years' MYEFO shows Australia's highest income earners continue to receive the vast bulk of tax benefits.
Not good news for people who might be feeling the pinch before Christmas.
📺co-CEO Richard Denniss on Today
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
Not good news for people who might be feeling the pinch before Christmas.
📺co-CEO Richard Denniss on Today
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Tax data released with this years' MYEFO shows Australia's highest income earners continue to receive the vast bulk of tax benefits.
Not good news for people who might be feeling the pinch before Christmas.
📺co-CEO Richard Denniss on Today
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
Not good news for people who might be feeling the pinch before Christmas.
📺co-CEO Richard Denniss on Today
#auspol @richarddenniss.bsky.social
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The more gaslighting about Canada's boycott softening, the more Canadians should boycott💪
@guardtheleaf.bsky.social
#Bluesky #Politics #Resist #Resistance #Canadasky #Canada #cdnpoli #Boycotts #America #𝓢𝓽𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓜𝓲𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓝𝓮𝓽 #neverthe51ststate #BoycottUsCars #NeverPierrePoilievre
youtu.be/E7RaIbY6DNA?...
@guardtheleaf.bsky.social
#Bluesky #Politics #Resist #Resistance #Canadasky #Canada #cdnpoli #Boycotts #America #𝓢𝓽𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓜𝓲𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓝𝓮𝓽 #neverthe51ststate #BoycottUsCars #NeverPierrePoilievre
youtu.be/E7RaIbY6DNA?...
Kentucky Bourbon Enters Phase 2 Of FAFO
YouTube video by Guard The Leaf
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December 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The more gaslighting about Canada's boycott softening, the more Canadians should boycott💪
@guardtheleaf.bsky.social
#Bluesky #Politics #Resist #Resistance #Canadasky #Canada #cdnpoli #Boycotts #America #𝓢𝓽𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓜𝓲𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓝𝓮𝓽 #neverthe51ststate #BoycottUsCars #NeverPierrePoilievre
youtu.be/E7RaIbY6DNA?...
@guardtheleaf.bsky.social
#Bluesky #Politics #Resist #Resistance #Canadasky #Canada #cdnpoli #Boycotts #America #𝓢𝓽𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓜𝓲𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓝𝓮𝓽 #neverthe51ststate #BoycottUsCars #NeverPierrePoilievre
youtu.be/E7RaIbY6DNA?...
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Canada 👊 Jim Beam right in the face💪
@enemywithinyt.bsky.social
#𝓢𝓽𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓜𝓲𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓝𝓮𝓽 #America #USApoli #neverthe51ststate #EightySixFortySeven #Bluesky #Politics #Resist #Democracy #Resistance #Canadasky #Canada #cdnpoli #NeverForgetEpstein #nomorewar #Epstein #Maxwell #PEDO
youtu.be/objFuu50Re0?...
@enemywithinyt.bsky.social
#𝓢𝓽𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓜𝓲𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓝𝓮𝓽 #America #USApoli #neverthe51ststate #EightySixFortySeven #Bluesky #Politics #Resist #Democracy #Resistance #Canadasky #Canada #cdnpoli #NeverForgetEpstein #nomorewar #Epstein #Maxwell #PEDO
youtu.be/objFuu50Re0?...
Canada's response to Donald Trump just bankrupted Jim Beam.
YouTube video by The Enemy From Within
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Rabbi Eli Schlanger is STILL being praised on the ABC News website. This Zionist hate preacher openly celebrated Israel's #GazaGenocide, raised funds for illegal Israeli settlements in the #WestBank AND called for the ethnic cleansing of "Arabs" from Palestine bc "it's our land, it belongs to us." 😲
December 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Rabbi Eli Schlanger is STILL being praised on the ABC News website. This Zionist hate preacher openly celebrated Israel's #GazaGenocide, raised funds for illegal Israeli settlements in the #WestBank AND called for the ethnic cleansing of "Arabs" from Palestine bc "it's our land, it belongs to us." 😲