Marcus Mantscheff
@mmantscheffau.bsky.social
Local & Remote Area firey, father/ grandpa, omnivorous reader, latent gardener. Not good with short-cuts or sugar-coating. Living on Whiyabul land at Nimbin, NSW.
Pinned
"Life is mostly froth and bubble,
Two things stand like stone.
Kindness in another's trouble,
Courage in your own.”
‘Ye Wearie Wayfarer’, Adam Lindsay Gordon
Two things stand like stone.
Kindness in another's trouble,
Courage in your own.”
‘Ye Wearie Wayfarer’, Adam Lindsay Gordon
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Anyone else noticed how Nazi rallies get the go-ahead fairly easily from state governments, then the horrified public reaction is weaponised to pass anti-protest laws, which are then used to quash anti-genocide dissent and justify police assaults on small brown women? You picking up on this, too??
November 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Anyone else noticed how Nazi rallies get the go-ahead fairly easily from state governments, then the horrified public reaction is weaponised to pass anti-protest laws, which are then used to quash anti-genocide dissent and justify police assaults on small brown women? You picking up on this, too??
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Some honest and intelligent respite with the compliments of #ClarkeAndDawe. #auspol
youtu.be/zC3-gzYTU88
youtu.be/zC3-gzYTU88
Clarke and Dawe - Never has so much been owed to so many, by so few.
YouTube video by ClarkeAndDawe
youtu.be
November 2, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Some honest and intelligent respite with the compliments of #ClarkeAndDawe. #auspol
youtu.be/zC3-gzYTU88
youtu.be/zC3-gzYTU88
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The latest sharp take from @theshot.net.au's superstar contributor @ronnisalt.bsky.social.
Here's Australia's current #1 bestselling novelist, @ronnisalt.bsky.social. 'Mr. Albanese goes to Washington'
Mr. Albanese goes to Washington - The Shot
Albanese’s pilgrimage to pay homage at the feet of our lords and masters, the United States of America, is over...
theshot.net.au
October 31, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The latest sharp take from @theshot.net.au's superstar contributor @ronnisalt.bsky.social.
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I LOVE that this woman in Georgia decided to terrorize her neighbors with the Fall Of Democracy and Trump's Ghouls (in poetic detail) instead of your usual demons and monsters.
She said, "It's scary because it's true."
She said, "It's scary because it's true."
October 31, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I LOVE that this woman in Georgia decided to terrorize her neighbors with the Fall Of Democracy and Trump's Ghouls (in poetic detail) instead of your usual demons and monsters.
She said, "It's scary because it's true."
She said, "It's scary because it's true."
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“Tell your children who the cowards were.”
October 27, 2025 at 10:19 PM
“Tell your children who the cowards were.”
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My favorite sign at the Montclair NJ No Kings today:
October 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
My favorite sign at the Montclair NJ No Kings today:
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AU. Former PM Paul Keating with Laura Tingle as moderator at the Press Club.
Journo: What makes you so sure that China is not a military threat to Australia?
PJK: Because I've got a brain principally and I can think and I can read and I read every day.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoJI...
Enjoy.
Journo: What makes you so sure that China is not a military threat to Australia?
PJK: Because I've got a brain principally and I can think and I can read and I read every day.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoJI...
Enjoy.
Former Australian PM BRUTALLY DESTROYS Pro-American Journalists
YouTube video by Global Insight Hub
www.youtube.com
October 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
AU. Former PM Paul Keating with Laura Tingle as moderator at the Press Club.
Journo: What makes you so sure that China is not a military threat to Australia?
PJK: Because I've got a brain principally and I can think and I can read and I read every day.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoJI...
Enjoy.
Journo: What makes you so sure that China is not a military threat to Australia?
PJK: Because I've got a brain principally and I can think and I can read and I read every day.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoJI...
Enjoy.
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I interviewed Pulitzer Prize winning war correspondent Chris Hedges for an hour about the Western media betrayal of Palestinian journalists, the National Press Club of Australia, fascism and a violent empire in decline.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LatG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LatG...
Chris Hedges talks with Dave about journalism, censorship and empire
YouTube video by The Sunday Shot
www.youtube.com
October 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I interviewed Pulitzer Prize winning war correspondent Chris Hedges for an hour about the Western media betrayal of Palestinian journalists, the National Press Club of Australia, fascism and a violent empire in decline.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LatG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LatG...
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the US government has arrived on bluesky
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
the US government has arrived on bluesky
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Labor now spends more on the criminal BIG 4 consultants than the "consultant addicted Morrison Government".
Minister for #Woodside Watt and chief protector of these criminals is seen here defending Labor paying for AI Fraud from its consultant mates.
#LaborLNPcoalition #FOI
Minister for #Woodside Watt and chief protector of these criminals is seen here defending Labor paying for AI Fraud from its consultant mates.
#LaborLNPcoalition #FOI
October 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Labor now spends more on the criminal BIG 4 consultants than the "consultant addicted Morrison Government".
Minister for #Woodside Watt and chief protector of these criminals is seen here defending Labor paying for AI Fraud from its consultant mates.
#LaborLNPcoalition #FOI
Minister for #Woodside Watt and chief protector of these criminals is seen here defending Labor paying for AI Fraud from its consultant mates.
#LaborLNPcoalition #FOI
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Linus said snitches get stitches and fuck ICE.
October 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Linus said snitches get stitches and fuck ICE.
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Mass blocking even.🙂
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bsky.app/profile/did:...
October 18, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Mass blocking even.🙂
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bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Introducing @youmnaelsayed.bsky.social - Journalism nominee for the 2025 Freedom of Expression Awards! El Sayed an internationally recognised journalist and public speaker, formerly serving as Al Jazeera English correspondent in the #Gaza Strip. Learn more: www.indexoncensorship.org/awards-2025-...
October 17, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Introducing @youmnaelsayed.bsky.social - Journalism nominee for the 2025 Freedom of Expression Awards! El Sayed an internationally recognised journalist and public speaker, formerly serving as Al Jazeera English correspondent in the #Gaza Strip. Learn more: www.indexoncensorship.org/awards-2025-...
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Have you ever stopped to question as to why Palestine . Action was so quickly 'Proscribed' as a terrorist organisation without actually carrying out one single terrorist action?
@uklabourparty.bsky.social
@uklabourparty.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Have you ever stopped to question as to why Palestine . Action was so quickly 'Proscribed' as a terrorist organisation without actually carrying out one single terrorist action?
@uklabourparty.bsky.social
@uklabourparty.bsky.social
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Just a feckless, feeble, snot flap of a man
October 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Just a feckless, feeble, snot flap of a man
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Footage shows the systematic destruction of entire neighborhoods in the northwestern area of Gaza City following the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
October 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Footage shows the systematic destruction of entire neighborhoods in the northwestern area of Gaza City following the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
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Written by Chris Hedges
“How is it possible that a peace proposal ignores the ICJ’s July 2024 Advisory Opinion, which reiterated that Israel’s occupation is illegal and must end?
How can it fail to mention Palestinian’s right to self-determination?”
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chrishedges.substack.com/p/trumps-sha...
“How is it possible that a peace proposal ignores the ICJ’s July 2024 Advisory Opinion, which reiterated that Israel’s occupation is illegal and must end?
How can it fail to mention Palestinian’s right to self-determination?”
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chrishedges.substack.com/p/trumps-sha...
Trump’s Sham Peace Plan
There will be no peace in Gaza. Only the temporary absence of war.
chrishedges.substack.com
October 11, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Written by Chris Hedges
“How is it possible that a peace proposal ignores the ICJ’s July 2024 Advisory Opinion, which reiterated that Israel’s occupation is illegal and must end?
How can it fail to mention Palestinian’s right to self-determination?”
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chrishedges.substack.com/p/trumps-sha...
“How is it possible that a peace proposal ignores the ICJ’s July 2024 Advisory Opinion, which reiterated that Israel’s occupation is illegal and must end?
How can it fail to mention Palestinian’s right to self-determination?”
👇
chrishedges.substack.com/p/trumps-sha...
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Powerful speeches at the Sydney pro-Palestine rally in Hyde Park today before a large and engaged crowd. So many great signs but this was sadly my favourite. Thanks Palestine Action Group Sydney. #auspol #SaveGaza
#FreePalestine #SanctionIsrael
#FreePalestine #SanctionIsrael
October 12, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Powerful speeches at the Sydney pro-Palestine rally in Hyde Park today before a large and engaged crowd. So many great signs but this was sadly my favourite. Thanks Palestine Action Group Sydney. #auspol #SaveGaza
#FreePalestine #SanctionIsrael
#FreePalestine #SanctionIsrael
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I teach a history of antifascism course @ruhistorydept.bsky.social and figured I'd start an ongoing thread this semester to share some insights from course readings and recommend some great works on antifascism.
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September 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I teach a history of antifascism course @ruhistorydept.bsky.social and figured I'd start an ongoing thread this semester to share some insights from course readings and recommend some great works on antifascism.
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Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
October 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
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Meanwhile in Australia, the so-called National Press Club cancels decorated journalist, Chris Hedges, who was to speak on the "amplification of Israeli lies in the press, which most reporters know are lies, betraying Palestinian colleagues who are slandered, targeted and killed by Israel"
October 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Meanwhile in Australia, the so-called National Press Club cancels decorated journalist, Chris Hedges, who was to speak on the "amplification of Israeli lies in the press, which most reporters know are lies, betraying Palestinian colleagues who are slandered, targeted and killed by Israel"
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“The Genocide Convention not only requires that we not commit genocide - it also requires that we act to prevent genocide.” - Chris Sidoti at #NPC.
But beyond being "deeply concerned", the Albanese govt ignores its legal responsibilities. #GazaGenocide #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
But beyond being "deeply concerned", the Albanese govt ignores its legal responsibilities. #GazaGenocide #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
Sidoti and Saul on what we can and must do to stop the killing
Appearing yesterday at Canberra's National Press Club, Chris Sidoti and Ben Saul laid out the part Australia can and must do to play our proper part to end the genocide. In coming days we will run the...
johnmenadue.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
“The Genocide Convention not only requires that we not commit genocide - it also requires that we act to prevent genocide.” - Chris Sidoti at #NPC.
But beyond being "deeply concerned", the Albanese govt ignores its legal responsibilities. #GazaGenocide #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
But beyond being "deeply concerned", the Albanese govt ignores its legal responsibilities. #GazaGenocide #auspol
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
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I feel like not nearly enough people understand this:
"Where real thinking involves organic associations, speculative leaps, and surprise inferences, AI can only recognize and repeat embedded word chains, based on elaborately automated statistical guesswork."
www.nplusonemag.com/issue-51/the...
"Where real thinking involves organic associations, speculative leaps, and surprise inferences, AI can only recognize and repeat embedded word chains, based on elaborately automated statistical guesswork."
www.nplusonemag.com/issue-51/the...
Large Language Muddle | The Editors
The AI upheaval is unique in its ability to metabolize any number of dread-inducing transformations. The university is becoming more corporate, more politically oppressive, and all but hostile to the ...
www.nplusonemag.com
September 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I feel like not nearly enough people understand this:
"Where real thinking involves organic associations, speculative leaps, and surprise inferences, AI can only recognize and repeat embedded word chains, based on elaborately automated statistical guesswork."
www.nplusonemag.com/issue-51/the...
"Where real thinking involves organic associations, speculative leaps, and surprise inferences, AI can only recognize and repeat embedded word chains, based on elaborately automated statistical guesswork."
www.nplusonemag.com/issue-51/the...
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JD Vance should check out ChatGPT
September 28, 2025 at 6:32 AM
JD Vance should check out ChatGPT