Murray Willmott
@murray51.bsky.social
World traveller and worrier. Retired and now stay at home house-husband, TV sports and doco addict, genealogist, lover of 60s/70s music and reading (mostly) history.
“Last week a new feature on X that permitted users to see where accounts originate revealed that a number of high-engagement MAGA accounts that claim to be those of patriotic Americans are in fact from Russia, Eastern Europe, India, Nigeria, Thailand, and Bangladesh.”
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
November 30, 2025 at 10:56 PM
“Last week a new feature on X that permitted users to see where accounts originate revealed that a number of high-engagement MAGA accounts that claim to be those of patriotic Americans are in fact from Russia, Eastern Europe, India, Nigeria, Thailand, and Bangladesh.”
Heather Cox Richardson
Heather Cox Richardson
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The right to protest is rooted in the most American idea of all: the rejection of absolute rule. Our founders fought a revolution to ensure we would never bow to a king. Defending that principle through peaceful assembly is an act of patriotism. We’re not rejecting America; we're reclaiming it.
October 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The right to protest is rooted in the most American idea of all: the rejection of absolute rule. Our founders fought a revolution to ensure we would never bow to a king. Defending that principle through peaceful assembly is an act of patriotism. We’re not rejecting America; we're reclaiming it.
King Charles taking care of family business. Cleaning the rats out the attic. Prince Andrew and Princess Sarah Fergusson stripped of all titles due to connections with Epstein.
I’m no Royalist but credit where it’s due.
I’m no Royalist but credit where it’s due.
October 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM
King Charles taking care of family business. Cleaning the rats out the attic. Prince Andrew and Princess Sarah Fergusson stripped of all titles due to connections with Epstein.
I’m no Royalist but credit where it’s due.
I’m no Royalist but credit where it’s due.
Balibo Five murders 50 years ago. Nobody ever charged. Has Australia forgotten?
October 18, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Balibo Five murders 50 years ago. Nobody ever charged. Has Australia forgotten?
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the laughable idea that giving NSW Police more powers can solve social problems.
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archive.md
October 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
the laughable idea that giving NSW Police more powers can solve social problems.
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"Watching from Above"
Clérigos Tower (Torre dos Clérigos)
2025
Porto, Portugal 📍
#portugal #porto #dourovalley #visitportugal #travel #oporto #longexposure #nightphotography #portoportugal #visitporto #portuguese #winelovers #vinho #ButroTravel #streetphotography #urbanphotography
Clérigos Tower (Torre dos Clérigos)
2025
Porto, Portugal 📍
#portugal #porto #dourovalley #visitportugal #travel #oporto #longexposure #nightphotography #portoportugal #visitporto #portuguese #winelovers #vinho #ButroTravel #streetphotography #urbanphotography
October 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"Watching from Above"
Clérigos Tower (Torre dos Clérigos)
2025
Porto, Portugal 📍
#portugal #porto #dourovalley #visitportugal #travel #oporto #longexposure #nightphotography #portoportugal #visitporto #portuguese #winelovers #vinho #ButroTravel #streetphotography #urbanphotography
Clérigos Tower (Torre dos Clérigos)
2025
Porto, Portugal 📍
#portugal #porto #dourovalley #visitportugal #travel #oporto #longexposure #nightphotography #portoportugal #visitporto #portuguese #winelovers #vinho #ButroTravel #streetphotography #urbanphotography
"A shutdown falls on the president's lack of leadership. I mean problems start from the top and they have to get solved from the top. A shutdown means the president is weak."
Donald J. Trump, 2013.
Donald J. Trump, 2013.
October 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM
"A shutdown falls on the president's lack of leadership. I mean problems start from the top and they have to get solved from the top. A shutdown means the president is weak."
Donald J. Trump, 2013.
Donald J. Trump, 2013.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
1. Trump clearly hasn’t been playing attention to Netanyahu at the UN
2. Hamas could be forgiven for being nervous about meeting to consider another peace plan and
3. Would anyone involved in this pipedream confident about Trump sponsoring this?
It takes 1 phone call!
1. Trump clearly hasn’t been playing attention to Netanyahu at the UN
2. Hamas could be forgiven for being nervous about meeting to consider another peace plan and
3. Would anyone involved in this pipedream confident about Trump sponsoring this?
It takes 1 phone call!
Benjamin Netanyahu has outmanoeuvred yet another American president
For all US President Donald Trump's boasts about ending wars and being a worthy candidate for a Nobel Peace Prize, he has failed to end the war in Gaza and build a sustainable future for both Israelis...
www.abc.net.au
September 30, 2025 at 5:42 AM
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
1. Trump clearly hasn’t been playing attention to Netanyahu at the UN
2. Hamas could be forgiven for being nervous about meeting to consider another peace plan and
3. Would anyone involved in this pipedream confident about Trump sponsoring this?
It takes 1 phone call!
1. Trump clearly hasn’t been playing attention to Netanyahu at the UN
2. Hamas could be forgiven for being nervous about meeting to consider another peace plan and
3. Would anyone involved in this pipedream confident about Trump sponsoring this?
It takes 1 phone call!
Redirecting...
www.facebook.com
September 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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I'm finally looking forward to Russia's disinformation campaign no longer emailing us endless fake news videos about Moldova and Maia Sandu. Guess they won't be getting their bonuses
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pro-EU party in Moldova set to win vote mired in claims of Russian interference
The election was seen as critical for Moldova's EU path, and President Maia Sandu warned the country's future was in danger.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 6:03 AM
I'm finally looking forward to Russia's disinformation campaign no longer emailing us endless fake news videos about Moldova and Maia Sandu. Guess they won't be getting their bonuses
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"How you die does not redeem how you live”.
Black Pastor Rev. Howard-John Wesley about Charlie Kirk.
Black Pastor Rev. Howard-John Wesley about Charlie Kirk.
September 29, 2025 at 5:35 AM
"How you die does not redeem how you live”.
Black Pastor Rev. Howard-John Wesley about Charlie Kirk.
Black Pastor Rev. Howard-John Wesley about Charlie Kirk.
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Speaker Mike Johnson is delaying the swearing in of the new House Member because she’ll be the 218th vote to force the release of the Epstein Files.
He pretends to be a good Christian man while protecting violent child rapists.
He pretends to be a good Christian man while protecting violent child rapists.
September 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Speaker Mike Johnson is delaying the swearing in of the new House Member because she’ll be the 218th vote to force the release of the Epstein Files.
He pretends to be a good Christian man while protecting violent child rapists.
He pretends to be a good Christian man while protecting violent child rapists.
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As a former U.S. Public Delegate to the UN, I watched Donald Trump’s speech with profound concern. He treats alliances as transactions and diplomacy as a reality show. This isn't strength; it's a reckless retreat from the world stage. My thoughts:
The Empty Podium: Trump's UN Speech Was a Reckless Assault on the Foundations of Diplomacy
Trump’s United Nations speech was a dangerous monologue that mistakes isolation for strength and noise for leadership.
open.substack.com
September 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
As a former U.S. Public Delegate to the UN, I watched Donald Trump’s speech with profound concern. He treats alliances as transactions and diplomacy as a reality show. This isn't strength; it's a reckless retreat from the world stage. My thoughts:
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." (1984)
September 13, 2025 at 1:04 AM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." (1984)
United Nations Assembly votes to move upcoming meeting from US to Geneva to enable Palestinian delegation to attend. US and Israel the only “nays”. Checkmate Rubio!!
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September 9, 2025 at 2:56 AM
United Nations Assembly votes to move upcoming meeting from US to Geneva to enable Palestinian delegation to attend. US and Israel the only “nays”. Checkmate Rubio!!
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Ken Burns doc on the American
Civil War is on Amazon Streaming.
It is multiple episodes.
Ive seen it before. Im watching it again. Forget the Hollywood Movie and watch this instead.
Itll explain alot and while it wont solve any problems we have now..it will explain and You will feel better
Civil War is on Amazon Streaming.
It is multiple episodes.
Ive seen it before. Im watching it again. Forget the Hollywood Movie and watch this instead.
Itll explain alot and while it wont solve any problems we have now..it will explain and You will feel better
August 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Ken Burns doc on the American
Civil War is on Amazon Streaming.
It is multiple episodes.
Ive seen it before. Im watching it again. Forget the Hollywood Movie and watch this instead.
Itll explain alot and while it wont solve any problems we have now..it will explain and You will feel better
Civil War is on Amazon Streaming.
It is multiple episodes.
Ive seen it before. Im watching it again. Forget the Hollywood Movie and watch this instead.
Itll explain alot and while it wont solve any problems we have now..it will explain and You will feel better
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Migrants at a Miami immigration prison have been compelled to kneel to eat food from styrofoam plates “like dogs,” with their hands tied behind their backs.
These ICE officials need to go straight to The Hague.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
These ICE officials need to go straight to The Hague.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
July 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Migrants at a Miami immigration prison have been compelled to kneel to eat food from styrofoam plates “like dogs,” with their hands tied behind their backs.
These ICE officials need to go straight to The Hague.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
These ICE officials need to go straight to The Hague.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
So. Is it just me? Or have others noticed apologetic posts for voting Trump?
“I didn’t know he would do this” is the general catch cry.
Trump is doing exactly what he said he would do. No end of commentary amplified what he could do.
The only unknown was how effectively he would/could to do it.
“I didn’t know he would do this” is the general catch cry.
Trump is doing exactly what he said he would do. No end of commentary amplified what he could do.
The only unknown was how effectively he would/could to do it.
July 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM
So. Is it just me? Or have others noticed apologetic posts for voting Trump?
“I didn’t know he would do this” is the general catch cry.
Trump is doing exactly what he said he would do. No end of commentary amplified what he could do.
The only unknown was how effectively he would/could to do it.
“I didn’t know he would do this” is the general catch cry.
Trump is doing exactly what he said he would do. No end of commentary amplified what he could do.
The only unknown was how effectively he would/could to do it.
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#SundayParty 💙🌊
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June 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Last year, Japan resold at least $11bn worth of Australian gas.
Japan onsells more Australian gas than eastern Australia uses, and more than our forecast domestic gas shortages.
We don’t need new gas projects. We just need to use our own gas better.
(Source: IEEFA)
Japan onsells more Australian gas than eastern Australia uses, and more than our forecast domestic gas shortages.
We don’t need new gas projects. We just need to use our own gas better.
(Source: IEEFA)
May 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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It’s time for people to stop saying “he can’t do that” or “he’ll never get away with it” because he can and likely will.
May 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
It’s time for people to stop saying “he can’t do that” or “he’ll never get away with it” because he can and likely will.
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"Tin soldiers and Nixon's comin'
We're finally on our own
This summer I hear the drummin'
Four dead in Ohio."
Neil Young
Remembering:
Allison Krause, 19
Jeffrey Miller, 20
Sandra Lee Scheuer, 20
William Schroeder, 19
4 May 1970
We're finally on our own
This summer I hear the drummin'
Four dead in Ohio."
Neil Young
Remembering:
Allison Krause, 19
Jeffrey Miller, 20
Sandra Lee Scheuer, 20
William Schroeder, 19
4 May 1970
May 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
"Tin soldiers and Nixon's comin'
We're finally on our own
This summer I hear the drummin'
Four dead in Ohio."
Neil Young
Remembering:
Allison Krause, 19
Jeffrey Miller, 20
Sandra Lee Scheuer, 20
William Schroeder, 19
4 May 1970
We're finally on our own
This summer I hear the drummin'
Four dead in Ohio."
Neil Young
Remembering:
Allison Krause, 19
Jeffrey Miller, 20
Sandra Lee Scheuer, 20
William Schroeder, 19
4 May 1970