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John Howard conspired with Bush and Blair, purported ‘to advise’ both buccaneers, sent troops to Iraq before the war started, then lied to Parliament and to the Australian people. I wouldn’t be surprised if he continues to do so.
theaimn.net/frail-egos-a...
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Frail Egos and Sandpit Colonialism: Australia, the United States and Invading Iraq - The Australian Independent Media Network
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard is in the news again. The release of Australian cabinet documents from 2004 – a supposed treat for historians of Australian history each new year – has bee...
theaimn.net
January 4, 2025 at 2:08 AM
John Howard conspired with Bush and Blair, purported ‘to advise’ both buccaneers, sent troops to Iraq before the war started, then lied to Parliament and to the Australian people. I wouldn’t be surprised if he continues to do so.
theaimn.net/frail-egos-a...
theaimn.net/frail-egos-a...
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Is Rupert losing his touch? Publisher of @crikey.com.au Eric Beecher, @davemilbo.bsky.social and I delve into the excoriating Nevada takedown of Rupert and Lachlan's plot to ensure Lachlan stays King of the Kids.
shows.acast.com/the-shot-pod...
shows.acast.com/the-shot-pod...
"A Carefully Constructed Charade" | The Shot Podcast
The Shot Podcast
shows.acast.com
December 13, 2024 at 5:38 AM
Is Rupert losing his touch? Publisher of @crikey.com.au Eric Beecher, @davemilbo.bsky.social and I delve into the excoriating Nevada takedown of Rupert and Lachlan's plot to ensure Lachlan stays King of the Kids.
shows.acast.com/the-shot-pod...
shows.acast.com/the-shot-pod...
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This guy has no idea how energy works and he’s pitching a series of nuclear power plants planned on the back of an envelope.
Ludicrous.
Where will they be? How will they be insured or financed? Designed and built with whose expertise? And the radioactive waste?
reneweconomy.com.au/you-cant-cha...
Ludicrous.
Where will they be? How will they be insured or financed? Designed and built with whose expertise? And the radioactive waste?
reneweconomy.com.au/you-cant-cha...
“You can’t charge your battery and your car at same time:” Dutton does not have a clue about energy
Peter Dutton defends nuclear by claiming that rooftop solar cannot charge EVs and household batteries at the same time. How wrong and ignorant can you be?
reneweconomy.com.au
December 13, 2024 at 5:36 AM
This guy has no idea how energy works and he’s pitching a series of nuclear power plants planned on the back of an envelope.
Ludicrous.
Where will they be? How will they be insured or financed? Designed and built with whose expertise? And the radioactive waste?
reneweconomy.com.au/you-cant-cha...
Ludicrous.
Where will they be? How will they be insured or financed? Designed and built with whose expertise? And the radioactive waste?
reneweconomy.com.au/you-cant-cha...
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@simonahac.bsky.social told the inquiry: “There’s not a hope in hell that we would have nuclear in Australia before 2040.”
The only reason this inquiry met is because Dutton's nuclear fantasy is a stupid distraction from his real plan:
to prolong fossil fuels.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The only reason this inquiry met is because Dutton's nuclear fantasy is a stupid distraction from his real plan:
to prolong fossil fuels.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Not a hope in hell’ nuclear power can replace Australian coal-fired power by 2040, inquiry hears
Energy industry group calls for policy push on faster renewables rollout as ACTU energy adviser says Coalition’s proposal won’t create ‘a single job’
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2024 at 7:00 AM
@simonahac.bsky.social told the inquiry: “There’s not a hope in hell that we would have nuclear in Australia before 2040.”
The only reason this inquiry met is because Dutton's nuclear fantasy is a stupid distraction from his real plan:
to prolong fossil fuels.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The only reason this inquiry met is because Dutton's nuclear fantasy is a stupid distraction from his real plan:
to prolong fossil fuels.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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No, Vivek, that was undercover reporter Lauren Windsor and she’s about to release the video.
December 12, 2024 at 9:07 PM
No, Vivek, that was undercover reporter Lauren Windsor and she’s about to release the video.
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Dear MSM journos writing about #nuclear today…weekend…
Take 8min to listen to the first part of this podcast @reneweconomy.com.au
Frontier Economics has completely trashed its credibility with this “real costs” costings of Dutton’s concept of a nuclear plan. That’s the real story today!! #auspol
Take 8min to listen to the first part of this podcast @reneweconomy.com.au
Frontier Economics has completely trashed its credibility with this “real costs” costings of Dutton’s concept of a nuclear plan. That’s the real story today!! #auspol
In this episode we take a quick look at the Coalition’s #nuclear plan and its costings. Not much of it makes sense. Plus: The other news of the week
Energy Insiders Podcast: Dutton’s high stakes, low sense nuclear plan
In this episode we take a quick look at the Coalition’s nuclear plan and its costings. Not much of it makes sense. Plus: The other news of the week.
reneweconomy.com.au
December 13, 2024 at 5:37 AM
Dear MSM journos writing about #nuclear today…weekend…
Take 8min to listen to the first part of this podcast @reneweconomy.com.au
Frontier Economics has completely trashed its credibility with this “real costs” costings of Dutton’s concept of a nuclear plan. That’s the real story today!! #auspol
Take 8min to listen to the first part of this podcast @reneweconomy.com.au
Frontier Economics has completely trashed its credibility with this “real costs” costings of Dutton’s concept of a nuclear plan. That’s the real story today!! #auspol
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‘Not a hope in hell’ nuclear power can replace Australian coal-fired power by 2040, inquiry hears
‘Not a hope in hell’ nuclear power can replace Australian coal-fired power by 2040, inquiry hears
Energy industry group calls for policy push on faster renewables rollout as ACTU energy adviser says Coalition’s proposal won’t create ‘a single job’
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www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2024 at 6:47 AM
‘Not a hope in hell’ nuclear power can replace Australian coal-fired power by 2040, inquiry hears
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I was raised in a house where politics mattered; activism was not a choice.
Your human rights depended on it.
I remember my dad once saying to me “Not standing for anything. That’s the least black thing I can think of”
💛🖤♥️
Your human rights depended on it.
I remember my dad once saying to me “Not standing for anything. That’s the least black thing I can think of”
💛🖤♥️
December 12, 2024 at 6:51 AM
I was raised in a house where politics mattered; activism was not a choice.
Your human rights depended on it.
I remember my dad once saying to me “Not standing for anything. That’s the least black thing I can think of”
💛🖤♥️
Your human rights depended on it.
I remember my dad once saying to me “Not standing for anything. That’s the least black thing I can think of”
💛🖤♥️
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Reminder—If the U.S. had had a single-payer universal health care system in 2020, nearly 212,000 American lives would have been saved that year. In addition, the country would have saved $105 billion in COVID-19 hospitalization expenses alone.
ysph.yale.edu/news-article...
ysph.yale.edu/news-article...
Study: More Than 335,000 Lives Could Have Been Saved During Pandemic if U.S. Had Universal Health Care
If the U.S. had had a single-payer universal health care system in 2020, nearly 212,000 American lives would have been saved that year, according to a new study
ysph.yale.edu
December 12, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Reminder—If the U.S. had had a single-payer universal health care system in 2020, nearly 212,000 American lives would have been saved that year. In addition, the country would have saved $105 billion in COVID-19 hospitalization expenses alone.
ysph.yale.edu/news-article...
ysph.yale.edu/news-article...
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Next time Dems are in power, we need to have a bill like this here.
📌 Australia’s Labor Party has proposed capping political donations at $20,000 per candidate to prevent billionaires from buying elections.
📌 Australia’s Labor Party has proposed capping political donations at $20,000 per candidate to prevent billionaires from buying elections.
December 12, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Next time Dems are in power, we need to have a bill like this here.
📌 Australia’s Labor Party has proposed capping political donations at $20,000 per candidate to prevent billionaires from buying elections.
📌 Australia’s Labor Party has proposed capping political donations at $20,000 per candidate to prevent billionaires from buying elections.
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When you forget to switch to your burner account
December 12, 2024 at 1:04 AM
When you forget to switch to your burner account
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Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) accused today in a civil lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000, along with Sean “Diddy” Combs at an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty. The lawsuit was filed in October listing Combs as a defendant and refiled Sunday to include Carter.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Jay-Z accused in a civil lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 along with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
The music mogul was named in a re-filed October rape complaint against Sean "Diddy" Combs. The accuser is anonymous.
www.nbcnews.com
December 9, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) accused today in a civil lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000, along with Sean “Diddy” Combs at an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty. The lawsuit was filed in October listing Combs as a defendant and refiled Sunday to include Carter.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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It is mind boggling the Coalition is pushing the most expensive form of energy in the middle of a cost of living crisis.
CSIRO confirms nuclear will cost double that of renewables www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
CSIRO confirms nuclear will cost double that of renewables www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
CSIRO reaffirms nuclear power likely to cost twice as much as renewables
After heavy criticism, Australia's leading science agency doubles down its findings that the cost of nuclear power for Australia would likely be double that of renewable energy, and it would take at l...
www.abc.net.au
December 8, 2024 at 10:17 PM
It is mind boggling the Coalition is pushing the most expensive form of energy in the middle of a cost of living crisis.
CSIRO confirms nuclear will cost double that of renewables www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
CSIRO confirms nuclear will cost double that of renewables www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
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If you love The Wire, but have not seen this... then SEE THIS
Ooooh yesssssssssssss
Homicide: Life on The Street - finally streaming in Australia www.alwaysbewatching.com/p/homicide-l...
Homicide: Life on The Street - finally streaming in Australia www.alwaysbewatching.com/p/homicide-l...
Homicide: Life on The Street - finally streaming in Australia
I’ve had this one under my hat for a bit now, but here’s some really great news.
www.alwaysbewatching.com
December 9, 2024 at 6:12 AM
If you love The Wire, but have not seen this... then SEE THIS
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“We know there is a crisis of gun violence in America. There is also a crisis of denials of care by private health-insurance corporations including UnitedHealth,” the statement read. “Both of these crises must end. Our political leaders must act on both.”
www.marketwatch.com/story/health...
www.marketwatch.com/story/health...
UnitedHealthcare head Brian Thompson’s killing exposes insurance denial rates
Words written on shell casings — "deny," "defend" and "depose" — are leading to discussions about frustrations over the number of claims that get denied.
www.marketwatch.com
December 7, 2024 at 2:16 AM
“We know there is a crisis of gun violence in America. There is also a crisis of denials of care by private health-insurance corporations including UnitedHealth,” the statement read. “Both of these crises must end. Our political leaders must act on both.”
www.marketwatch.com/story/health...
www.marketwatch.com/story/health...
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It's unclear how often health insurers reject claims. Here's the explanation.
www.yahoo.com/news/no-one-...
www.yahoo.com/news/no-one-...
No one knows how often health insurers deny claims. Here's why
UnitedHealthcare (UNH) is facing increasing scrutiny for its allegedly high claim denial rate. However, since insurers try to keep these numbers hidden, the true extent of its denials remains uncertai...
www.yahoo.com
December 7, 2024 at 2:47 AM
It's unclear how often health insurers reject claims. Here's the explanation.
www.yahoo.com/news/no-one-...
www.yahoo.com/news/no-one-...
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I’m not sure Ben Potter is on 🦋, so I’m posting his insight here #energy #nuclear world-nuclear.org/information-...
December 3, 2024 at 5:22 AM
I’m not sure Ben Potter is on 🦋, so I’m posting his insight here #energy #nuclear world-nuclear.org/information-...
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Commissioner Karen Webb: “I have determined that I do not have confidence in the officer’s suitability to continue as a police officer,” adding that White had been advised of the move through his lawyers. Webb said she had also spoken with Nowland’s family to notify them of the decision. #auspol
Cop who tasered 95-year-old sacked after guilty verdict
A police officer who killed an elderly woman by tasering her in an aged-care home has been sacked from the force after his guilty verdict.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
December 3, 2024 at 5:11 AM
Commissioner Karen Webb: “I have determined that I do not have confidence in the officer’s suitability to continue as a police officer,” adding that White had been advised of the move through his lawyers. Webb said she had also spoken with Nowland’s family to notify them of the decision. #auspol
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‘Musk’s $56bn Tesla pay package rejected again by US judge’😂
..apparently the shareholders approve tho🙄 …..with a board stacked in Musk’s favour.
Imagine the giant Musky tantrum.
I’ve never wished to witness an absolute apoplectic implosion- but here’s hoping
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
..apparently the shareholders approve tho🙄 …..with a board stacked in Musk’s favour.
Imagine the giant Musky tantrum.
I’ve never wished to witness an absolute apoplectic implosion- but here’s hoping
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Elon Musk’s $56bn Tesla pay package rejected again by US judge
Kathaleen McCormick in Delaware rules Musk not entitled to vast sum despite Tesla shareholders voting to reinstate it
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:24 AM
‘Musk’s $56bn Tesla pay package rejected again by US judge’😂
..apparently the shareholders approve tho🙄 …..with a board stacked in Musk’s favour.
Imagine the giant Musky tantrum.
I’ve never wished to witness an absolute apoplectic implosion- but here’s hoping
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
..apparently the shareholders approve tho🙄 …..with a board stacked in Musk’s favour.
Imagine the giant Musky tantrum.
I’ve never wished to witness an absolute apoplectic implosion- but here’s hoping
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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The bill was passed last week. Albanese government has now introduced 'world-leading legislation on corporate tax transparency. The measure is projected to yield billions in additional revenues by curbing the profit shifting of multinational companies' #auspol taxjustice.net/press/tax-ju...
Tax Justice Network hails world-leading Australian legislation on corporate tax transparency | Tax Justice Network
PUBLIC COUNTRY BY COUNTRY REPORTING REQUIREMENT WILL REVEAL PROFIT SHIFTING PATTERNS AND CURB TAX ABUSE In the final session before elections, the Australian Senate has voted to pass world-leading le...
taxjustice.net
December 2, 2024 at 7:20 AM
The bill was passed last week. Albanese government has now introduced 'world-leading legislation on corporate tax transparency. The measure is projected to yield billions in additional revenues by curbing the profit shifting of multinational companies' #auspol taxjustice.net/press/tax-ju...
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The day America decided to ignore Jared Kushner's $2 billion from the Saudis, and put an insurrection-inciting convicted felon back in the White House, is the day I stopped giving a shit about any "moral high ground."
I hope President Biden takes his "presidential immunity" out for a fucking spin.
I hope President Biden takes his "presidential immunity" out for a fucking spin.
December 2, 2024 at 7:29 PM
The day America decided to ignore Jared Kushner's $2 billion from the Saudis, and put an insurrection-inciting convicted felon back in the White House, is the day I stopped giving a shit about any "moral high ground."
I hope President Biden takes his "presidential immunity" out for a fucking spin.
I hope President Biden takes his "presidential immunity" out for a fucking spin.
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World's richest man buys Overton window-shifting brain rot machine. Helps swing an election, destroying a tolerable website as collateral. Rewarded with a government position that lets him oversee how much funding his direct competitors get. There's just no pretence left with the oligarchs anymore.
November 28, 2024 at 8:43 AM
World's richest man buys Overton window-shifting brain rot machine. Helps swing an election, destroying a tolerable website as collateral. Rewarded with a government position that lets him oversee how much funding his direct competitors get. There's just no pretence left with the oligarchs anymore.
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Old enough to be tried as an adult
Not old enough to use social media
‘Still have their baby teeth’: Queensland children as young as 10 to face life sentences for murder under new laws www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Not old enough to use social media
‘Still have their baby teeth’: Queensland children as young as 10 to face life sentences for murder under new laws www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Still have their baby teeth’: Queensland children as young as 10 to face life sentences for murder under new laws
Human rights commissioner says David Crisafulli’s LNP government risking state’s international reputation with tough new youth crime laws
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2024 at 6:35 AM
Old enough to be tried as an adult
Not old enough to use social media
‘Still have their baby teeth’: Queensland children as young as 10 to face life sentences for murder under new laws www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Not old enough to use social media
‘Still have their baby teeth’: Queensland children as young as 10 to face life sentences for murder under new laws www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...