Mike M
@mikem76.bsky.social
Family, writing, reading, poetry, education, Tolkien, medieval history, jazz, Hendrix, empathy, cat.
Australian and proud to live on Whadjuk Noongar Country. #TreatyNow.
To find more of my writing:
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Australian and proud to live on Whadjuk Noongar Country. #TreatyNow.
To find more of my writing:
https://xwaxinglyricalx.wixsite.com/website
Also, I'd support a statue of Tony Abbott, on the proviso that Tony Abbott was placed inside of it.
November 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Also, I'd support a statue of Tony Abbott, on the proviso that Tony Abbott was placed inside of it.
I'd support a Norman Gunston statue that honours our ability to take the piss out of everything, which is arguably the bedrock on which our nation's is built. We ought not mock mockery; it's kept us comparatively sane in a world of fucking lunacy.
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
I'd support a Norman Gunston statue that honours our ability to take the piss out of everything, which is arguably the bedrock on which our nation's is built. We ought not mock mockery; it's kept us comparatively sane in a world of fucking lunacy.
Lol. It might not work quite as well now that batters have actual protective gear and that you can't put half the fielders behind square leg. But tell them to give a go by all means, Beefy.
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Lol. It might not work quite as well now that batters have actual protective gear and that you can't put half the fielders behind square leg. But tell them to give a go by all means, Beefy.
'Richo' was a self-serving piece of shit.
November 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
'Richo' was a self-serving piece of shit.
Gee, Keating was good. Infuriating at times, but he was a laser in a world of tissues.
November 11, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Gee, Keating was good. Infuriating at times, but he was a laser in a world of tissues.
Such sad, sad bastards.
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Such sad, sad bastards.
I think white men are the most likely to read in public for performative reasons compared to other demographics. But it's not an endemic issue. And TBH, I'd rather see some pretending to read Foucault at a cafe than lifting a dumbbell in it or watching an Andrew Shite video with the sound on.
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I think white men are the most likely to read in public for performative reasons compared to other demographics. But it's not an endemic issue. And TBH, I'd rather see some pretending to read Foucault at a cafe than lifting a dumbbell in it or watching an Andrew Shite video with the sound on.
Grieves for a legend? What bollocks. He was an irrelevant tosser. I'm more likely to grieve for a dropped scone.
November 11, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Grieves for a legend? What bollocks. He was an irrelevant tosser. I'm more likely to grieve for a dropped scone.
You can practically hear its demise from Australia.
November 11, 2025 at 2:13 AM
You can practically hear its demise from Australia.
Yeah, that's in no way doctored at all. Koalas are known for theirs massive incisors, crucial for their all-leaves diet.
November 11, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Yeah, that's in no way doctored at all. Koalas are known for theirs massive incisors, crucial for their all-leaves diet.
Any other democratic nation on earth would have removed this demented nutter from office. Assuming you can find one insane enough to have elected him in the first place, that is.
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Any other democratic nation on earth would have removed this demented nutter from office. Assuming you can find one insane enough to have elected him in the first place, that is.
Define 'we'. Because if you're referring to Democrats, it sure as shit hasn't been all of you.
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Define 'we'. Because if you're referring to Democrats, it sure as shit hasn't been all of you.
The definitive refutation of the bullshit argument that the retention of constitutional monarchy guarantees stability. It shafted a government, pure and simple.
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The definitive refutation of the bullshit argument that the retention of constitutional monarchy guarantees stability. It shafted a government, pure and simple.
Rowan Atkinson: Toby the Devil - We Are Most Amused and Amazed
YouTube video by Comedy Centre
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
There needs to be some kind way of remembering his appalling existence. He is a cautionary tale that cannot be forgotten.
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
There needs to be some kind way of remembering his appalling existence. He is a cautionary tale that cannot be forgotten.
Listen to Sinead O'Connor's cover of John Grant's Queen of Denmark. Once you've heard it (if you haven't) you'll know why.
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Listen to Sinead O'Connor's cover of John Grant's Queen of Denmark. Once you've heard it (if you haven't) you'll know why.
Unlike the Dems, whose commitment seems to be to Run Away From Something.
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Unlike the Dems, whose commitment seems to be to Run Away From Something.
Great review, but sneaky that it was allowed under the 'every Sunday' rule, given there's already a review of it (the 30th anniversary edition) on the site.
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Great review, but sneaky that it was allowed under the 'every Sunday' rule, given there's already a review of it (the 30th anniversary edition) on the site.
The Dems are shit. Just shit. Like sending a water balloon man to battle forest fire.
November 10, 2025 at 7:10 AM
The Dems are shit. Just shit. Like sending a water balloon man to battle forest fire.
Unique style? Being a c@nt?
November 10, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Unique style? Being a c@nt?
Yep. Never a need to import.
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Yep. Never a need to import.