Mark DeGaris
@mardeg.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 🇦🇺🇵🇸Saved from a miserable life as a ukelele-ist. Piano is my thing and so is trying to understand how my brain works best, especially when learning something new. Some days are diamonds and stupidity is exhausting.
This is outstanding. Thanks Sue. just what is needed at this very moment.
Don't Drown in the Noise. Real Progress is Happening in the Quiet.
In an era of performative outrage & imported conflicts, Australia's strength lies in its centre: Here's how we hold our nerve, reclaim our agency & keep progressing
#auspol
open.substack.com/pub/suebarre...
In an era of performative outrage & imported conflicts, Australia's strength lies in its centre: Here's how we hold our nerve, reclaim our agency & keep progressing
#auspol
open.substack.com/pub/suebarre...
Don't Drown in the Noise. Real Progress is Happening in the Quiet
In an era of performative outrage and imported conflicts, Australia's strength lies in its centre: Here's how we hold our nerve, reclaim our agency and progress
open.substack.com
September 13, 2025 at 3:20 AM
This is outstanding. Thanks Sue. just what is needed at this very moment.
Well done Adelaide! And the rest of Australia.
August 24, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Well done Adelaide! And the rest of Australia.
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“Nationwide March for Palestine set to mobilise largest numbers in Australia’s history.”
theaimn.net/nationwide-m...
theaimn.net/nationwide-m...
August 20, 2025 at 7:27 AM
“Nationwide March for Palestine set to mobilise largest numbers in Australia’s history.”
theaimn.net/nationwide-m...
theaimn.net/nationwide-m...
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I am so sick of being told artistic expression needs to be done in a ‘safe’ way. Art and intellectual debate aren’t supposed to be ‘safe’. They’re supposed to be challenging, provocative and profound. If you want ‘safe’, stay on the couch.
August 15, 2025 at 8:05 AM
I am so sick of being told artistic expression needs to be done in a ‘safe’ way. Art and intellectual debate aren’t supposed to be ‘safe’. They’re supposed to be challenging, provocative and profound. If you want ‘safe’, stay on the couch.
Dutton - Just STFU!
April 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Dutton - Just STFU!
This is outstanding
A beautiful explanation from Tagalaka and Gumatj man Conor Bowdenn of what Welcome to Country actually is.
Watch and share widely (and for more follow Conor on Insta at @conorbowdenn).
Watch and share widely (and for more follow Conor on Insta at @conorbowdenn).
Do those who scorn Welcome to Country actually understand what it is?
The form the politicians' derision takes shows they are either ignorant or lying. And neither is a qualification for government.
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The form the politicians' derision takes shows they are either ignorant or lying. And neither is a qualification for government.
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April 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
This is outstanding
In a nutshell!
On doing the same inadequate shit over and over again until the end of democracy theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
On doing the same inadequate shit over and over again until the end of democracy theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
On doing the same inadequate shit over and over again until the end of democracy - The Shot
The consequence of not good enough, as evidenced in the United States right now, is that you inevitably get much, much worse.
theshot.net.au
April 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
In a nutshell!
On doing the same inadequate shit over and over again until the end of democracy theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
On doing the same inadequate shit over and over again until the end of democracy theshot.net.au/uncategorize...
😂😂😂
‘Brian, I can’t be any more clearer about our policy on that’
‘Why not?’
‘Mainly because at this moment I can’t remember if it’s the one we backtracked on, the one we backflipped over, the one we said we’d modify, or the one that we took behind the shed and quietly bludgeoned to death’
‘Why not?’
‘Mainly because at this moment I can’t remember if it’s the one we backtracked on, the one we backflipped over, the one we said we’d modify, or the one that we took behind the shed and quietly bludgeoned to death’
April 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
😂😂😂
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The best education systems in the world are 100% public. When every kid goes to public school all parents, including the rich ones, want the public schools to be good. Oh, and its great for social cohesion.
But in Australia, we talk about being evidence based but ignore the evidence all the time
But in Australia, we talk about being evidence based but ignore the evidence all the time
April 7, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The best education systems in the world are 100% public. When every kid goes to public school all parents, including the rich ones, want the public schools to be good. Oh, and its great for social cohesion.
But in Australia, we talk about being evidence based but ignore the evidence all the time
But in Australia, we talk about being evidence based but ignore the evidence all the time
"Perhaps Liberation Day can be seen as the world being liberated from America."
Well said Alan Kohler!
Well said Alan Kohler!
April 6, 2025 at 10:38 PM
"Perhaps Liberation Day can be seen as the world being liberated from America."
Well said Alan Kohler!
Well said Alan Kohler!
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Pass it around, people !
April 6, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Pass it around, people !
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The LNP don't like their own words repeated back to them, which is why they're infuriated by this ad.
Which is also why you should share it.
Which is also why you should share it.
April 4, 2025 at 7:41 AM
The LNP don't like their own words repeated back to them, which is why they're infuriated by this ad.
Which is also why you should share it.
Which is also why you should share it.
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Me on Dutton's Thursday Speech¹:
*️⃣ 25¢/ltr temp fuel excise cut is "borrowing from our future to pay for a short-term fix"
*️⃣ Nothing on nuclear? Is Dutton hiding a policy which drives up bills²?
*️⃣ More domestic gas supply sounds good but mortgages our future. Electric is the way
More➡️ bit.ly/3RrtR4w
*️⃣ 25¢/ltr temp fuel excise cut is "borrowing from our future to pay for a short-term fix"
*️⃣ Nothing on nuclear? Is Dutton hiding a policy which drives up bills²?
*️⃣ More domestic gas supply sounds good but mortgages our future. Electric is the way
More➡️ bit.ly/3RrtR4w
Opposition Budget Reply – Short-Term Thinking at Long-Term Cost
bit.ly
March 30, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Me on Dutton's Thursday Speech¹:
*️⃣ 25¢/ltr temp fuel excise cut is "borrowing from our future to pay for a short-term fix"
*️⃣ Nothing on nuclear? Is Dutton hiding a policy which drives up bills²?
*️⃣ More domestic gas supply sounds good but mortgages our future. Electric is the way
More➡️ bit.ly/3RrtR4w
*️⃣ 25¢/ltr temp fuel excise cut is "borrowing from our future to pay for a short-term fix"
*️⃣ Nothing on nuclear? Is Dutton hiding a policy which drives up bills²?
*️⃣ More domestic gas supply sounds good but mortgages our future. Electric is the way
More➡️ bit.ly/3RrtR4w
'Dutton doesn’t hold a bucket, unless there’s millionaire cash in it!'
Brilliant
Brilliant
Dutton says he abandoned his constituents in their time of need because he had a “diary commitment”. Honestly. A real leader would have changed his $25,000 a head fundraiser and stayed to help. Dutton doesn’t hold a bucket, unless there’s millionaire cash in it!
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Peter Dutton defends 'diary commitments' in Sydney as cyclone approached
Peter Dutton, speaking while trapped by flooding at his Dickson home, has dismissed criticism of his decision to attend a fundraiser in Sydney as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred approached.
www.abc.net.au
March 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
'Dutton doesn’t hold a bucket, unless there’s millionaire cash in it!'
Brilliant
Brilliant
Go Canada!
This is worth watching!Diabolical Trump in Action.. Everything he says, does, touches, appears to quickly turn upside down, sideways. It's pure fluent soaked, Cray! Cray! on steriods.. It would be hilarious! if the consequences for America & allied Nations weren't so dire.
youtu.be/anEc-Xm1uKM?...
youtu.be/anEc-Xm1uKM?...
Trump publicly MOCKED, LAUGHED AT by Canadian officials
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen
youtu.be
March 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Go Canada!
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IT’S WORKING!!!! KEEP SHOWING UP, MAKING YOUR VOICES HEARD!!!
March 7, 2025 at 5:23 AM
IT’S WORKING!!!! KEEP SHOWING UP, MAKING YOUR VOICES HEARD!!!
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After a bizarre week of Trump destabilising the way the world works, Jo and Dave will be chatting about foreign policy on #SundayShot with @andrewjfowler.bsky.social and @emmashortis.bsky.social. Plus an interview with Bruce Wolpe.
Watch live or catch up at: youtube.com/@TheSundayShot
Watch live or catch up at: youtube.com/@TheSundayShot
March 8, 2025 at 3:04 AM
After a bizarre week of Trump destabilising the way the world works, Jo and Dave will be chatting about foreign policy on #SundayShot with @andrewjfowler.bsky.social and @emmashortis.bsky.social. Plus an interview with Bruce Wolpe.
Watch live or catch up at: youtube.com/@TheSundayShot
Watch live or catch up at: youtube.com/@TheSundayShot
This might be an excellent time to read Noam Chomsky's The Myth of American Idealism...
February 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
This might be an excellent time to read Noam Chomsky's The Myth of American Idealism...
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“We have political leaders who insist that mining & forestry underwrite Australian prosperity. Those who believe this nonsense cannot be trusted with the wellbeing of future generations.”
“Mining & native forest logging industries, collectively, employ only ~2% of the labour force."
– Ken Henry
“Mining & native forest logging industries, collectively, employ only ~2% of the labour force."
– Ken Henry
February 20, 2025 at 4:44 AM
“We have political leaders who insist that mining & forestry underwrite Australian prosperity. Those who believe this nonsense cannot be trusted with the wellbeing of future generations.”
“Mining & native forest logging industries, collectively, employ only ~2% of the labour force."
– Ken Henry
“Mining & native forest logging industries, collectively, employ only ~2% of the labour force."
– Ken Henry
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The Daily Telegraph took part in a stunt in which a provocateur tried and failed to *stir up* antisemitism at an Egyptian restaurant in order to have it caught on camera.
How's this for "social cohesion"? I wonder if any politicians will bother to comment
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
How's this for "social cohesion"? I wonder if any politicians will bother to comment
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
‘Deliberate, orchestrated incident’: Daily Telegraph caught up in stunt gone wrong
It’s the oldest adage in journalism: don’t become the story.
www.smh.com.au
February 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The Daily Telegraph took part in a stunt in which a provocateur tried and failed to *stir up* antisemitism at an Egyptian restaurant in order to have it caught on camera.
How's this for "social cohesion"? I wonder if any politicians will bother to comment
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
How's this for "social cohesion"? I wonder if any politicians will bother to comment
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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So the major parties passed these electoral reforms late last night
They come into effect after the 2025 election. Which means this could be our last fair election. And the last chance to tell the two-party system to piss off
Only a Xbench with balance of power can reform these reforms now
They come into effect after the 2025 election. Which means this could be our last fair election. And the last chance to tell the two-party system to piss off
Only a Xbench with balance of power can reform these reforms now
BREAKING: Labor and Liberal may not agree on much but when it comes to introducing a new law to stop Clive Palmer, but which actually stops newcomers from competing with them in our elections, you can be sure they'll pass it and lock in the two-party system by Xmas www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3WT...
Honest Government Ad | How to rig elections
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
February 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
So the major parties passed these electoral reforms late last night
They come into effect after the 2025 election. Which means this could be our last fair election. And the last chance to tell the two-party system to piss off
Only a Xbench with balance of power can reform these reforms now
They come into effect after the 2025 election. Which means this could be our last fair election. And the last chance to tell the two-party system to piss off
Only a Xbench with balance of power can reform these reforms now
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The Liberal Party of Australia has made an ad about its Nuclear Plan, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBqV...
Honest Government Ad | Nuclear (Australia)
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The Liberal Party of Australia has made an ad about its Nuclear Plan, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBqV...
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Dutton has suggested legislating Jan26 as #AustraliaDay to prevent future date changes. Why not choose a date that doesn't celebrate invasion & dispossession? Why not choose a date that unifies rather than divides?! Jan26 only became Australia Day in 1935, and a public holiday in 1994! 🙄 #auspol
January 15, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Dutton has suggested legislating Jan26 as #AustraliaDay to prevent future date changes. Why not choose a date that doesn't celebrate invasion & dispossession? Why not choose a date that unifies rather than divides?! Jan26 only became Australia Day in 1935, and a public holiday in 1994! 🙄 #auspol