Oldwhitebeard49
@oldwhitebeard49.bsky.social
Old Aussie codger.
Pro social justice, equity, refugees and asylum seekers.
Anti genocide, economic inequality and oppression of any kind.
Occasionally prickly, like an echidna.
The Great Emu war of 1932 was won by the Emus!
Pro social justice, equity, refugees and asylum seekers.
Anti genocide, economic inequality and oppression of any kind.
Occasionally prickly, like an echidna.
The Great Emu war of 1932 was won by the Emus!
Pinned
New rules:
Trump can't mention Greenland again till he can correctly pronounce naalakkersuisut.
No more of the 'which drawing is an elephant ?' shit.
Trump can't mention Greenland again till he can correctly pronounce naalakkersuisut.
No more of the 'which drawing is an elephant ?' shit.
Two things can be true at the same time. Innumerate and lying.
But wait. We have to deduct the 1,500% pharmaceutical discount.
But wait. We have to deduct the 1,500% pharmaceutical discount.
In case it's not obvious, none of this is true. He's either innumerate, or lying.
November 11, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Two things can be true at the same time. Innumerate and lying.
But wait. We have to deduct the 1,500% pharmaceutical discount.
But wait. We have to deduct the 1,500% pharmaceutical discount.
If Infantino had even the slightest sense of humor, he'd give it to Obama.
November 7, 2025 at 3:06 AM
If Infantino had even the slightest sense of humor, he'd give it to Obama.
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And, by far most overdose deaths were due to synthetic opioids like fentanyl (via Mexico) and oxycontin (from pharmaceutical companies).
The primary illicit drug coming in from SOUTH American countries is cocaine
The primary illicit drug coming in from SOUTH American countries is cocaine
November 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
And, by far most overdose deaths were due to synthetic opioids like fentanyl (via Mexico) and oxycontin (from pharmaceutical companies).
The primary illicit drug coming in from SOUTH American countries is cocaine
The primary illicit drug coming in from SOUTH American countries is cocaine
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People Magazine, out here doing the lord’s work.
This is probably the funniest headline of the year.
October 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
People Magazine, out here doing the lord’s work.
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A husband on Grindr.
October 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
A husband on Grindr.
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Adil Ray, "Prince Andrew has given £12 million of his mum's money to someone he has never met before"
"Has renounced all his titles for something he didn't do"
"With the same person he's never met before"
"At the house of someone he was only friends with"
"To be polite"
#HIGNFY
"Has renounced all his titles for something he didn't do"
"With the same person he's never met before"
"At the house of someone he was only friends with"
"To be polite"
#HIGNFY
October 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Adil Ray, "Prince Andrew has given £12 million of his mum's money to someone he has never met before"
"Has renounced all his titles for something he didn't do"
"With the same person he's never met before"
"At the house of someone he was only friends with"
"To be polite"
#HIGNFY
"Has renounced all his titles for something he didn't do"
"With the same person he's never met before"
"At the house of someone he was only friends with"
"To be polite"
#HIGNFY
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Being neurodivergent means you over-explain EVERYTHING in hopes of clear communication, then get anxious that your over-explanation was irritating and actually made things more confusing 🫤
October 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Being neurodivergent means you over-explain EVERYTHING in hopes of clear communication, then get anxious that your over-explanation was irritating and actually made things more confusing 🫤
The Guardian wrestling with the big issues today:
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
You be the judge: should my boyfriend get rid of his laundry basket?
Anita thinks dirty clothes can go straight in the machine. Jayden believes the laundry hamper serves a purpose. Who’s the basket case? You decide
www.theguardian.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The Guardian wrestling with the big issues today:
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
So Oz:
“There are upsides and downsides. I’m quite old now. Handling all the nonsense that’s going to happen is going to be hard work.”
Richard Robson, The 88-year-old chemistry professor, , reflects on winning a Nobel Prize. The problem with excellence is all the paperwork.
- The Saturday Paper
“There are upsides and downsides. I’m quite old now. Handling all the nonsense that’s going to happen is going to be hard work.”
Richard Robson, The 88-year-old chemistry professor, , reflects on winning a Nobel Prize. The problem with excellence is all the paperwork.
- The Saturday Paper
October 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
So Oz:
“There are upsides and downsides. I’m quite old now. Handling all the nonsense that’s going to happen is going to be hard work.”
Richard Robson, The 88-year-old chemistry professor, , reflects on winning a Nobel Prize. The problem with excellence is all the paperwork.
- The Saturday Paper
“There are upsides and downsides. I’m quite old now. Handling all the nonsense that’s going to happen is going to be hard work.”
Richard Robson, The 88-year-old chemistry professor, , reflects on winning a Nobel Prize. The problem with excellence is all the paperwork.
- The Saturday Paper
They're eating the roads!!
Front bench Lib MP Melissa McIntosh says she feels for Andrew Hastie bcoz his only issue was “not being able to voice his opinions on immigration”
So goes right ahead to voice her opinions on immigration by accusing migrants of being responsible for hospital/road congestion, even pot holes🤦♂️
So goes right ahead to voice her opinions on immigration by accusing migrants of being responsible for hospital/road congestion, even pot holes🤦♂️
October 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM
They're eating the roads!!
Great idea. If only Albo were Doc Evatt.
Australia should form an Alliance of Democracies, to enhance defence sharing and trade with like-minded countries, given the US is exiting the democratic space
September 29, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Great idea. If only Albo were Doc Evatt.
Branded 'Fucking Christmas Things', in 6 languages, including faltering, plagiarised, English.
Patriotic Melania Christmas tree ornaments for the bargain price of $90.
September 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Branded 'Fucking Christmas Things', in 6 languages, including faltering, plagiarised, English.
💊💊💊 These are medications.
If you put 100% tariff on them, prices will 📈.
Definitely not the way to get near a 1,500% discount.
TYFYATTM
If you put 100% tariff on them, prices will 📈.
Definitely not the way to get near a 1,500% discount.
TYFYATTM
September 26, 2025 at 9:07 PM
💊💊💊 These are medications.
If you put 100% tariff on them, prices will 📈.
Definitely not the way to get near a 1,500% discount.
TYFYATTM
If you put 100% tariff on them, prices will 📈.
Definitely not the way to get near a 1,500% discount.
TYFYATTM
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One is pretty convinced that three women called Pat, Lorraine and Margaret with an urn & a swear jar could have done a helluva lot better than this.
Sidenote: Did you know that the NACC employs over 200 people, spends over $50m per year, has 5 offices, and in over two years of operations hasn't landed a single major corruption finding?
September 26, 2025 at 5:07 AM
One is pretty convinced that three women called Pat, Lorraine and Margaret with an urn & a swear jar could have done a helluva lot better than this.
Never prosecuted a case.
Whats the collective noun for incompetents.
A cabal?
Whats the collective noun for incompetents.
A cabal?
September 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Never prosecuted a case.
Whats the collective noun for incompetents.
A cabal?
Whats the collective noun for incompetents.
A cabal?
He was born in PNG, but we claim him as an Aussie.
Economic analysis, clear , concise, and coherent.
Economic analysis, clear , concise, and coherent.
Washington doesn't want you to know this… But there’s ONE WEIRD TRICK that ends inflation and recession risks. And I can share it with you TODAY if you act quickly.
September 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
He was born in PNG, but we claim him as an Aussie.
Economic analysis, clear , concise, and coherent.
Economic analysis, clear , concise, and coherent.
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Without commenting on any specific case, it’s rare that someone is so often so not guilty of so many allegations.
Bruce Lehrmann likely to face four-day hearing over Tasmanian car theft charge
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann appears in the Hobart Magistrates Court after pleading not guilty to one count of motor vehicle stealing.
www.abc.net.au
September 19, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Without commenting on any specific case, it’s rare that someone is so often so not guilty of so many allegations.
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"this is the only time it's happened in yours or my lifetime, which is that we're on the cusp of a recession and the cause is not some external factor. It's not a war, it's not an oil price change, it's not the weather. It's 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It's Trump and it's Trumpism."
September 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
"this is the only time it's happened in yours or my lifetime, which is that we're on the cusp of a recession and the cause is not some external factor. It's not a war, it's not an oil price change, it's not the weather. It's 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It's Trump and it's Trumpism."
The determination of parts of the right to bring Trump to Australia is really disturbing.
Jon Anderson, former Deputy PM, opining on LinkedIn:
"I’m saddened and appalled at the senseless murder of Charlie Kirk. He was a loving man who devoted his life to civil discourse and conservative thought. "
Jon Anderson, former Deputy PM, opining on LinkedIn:
"I’m saddened and appalled at the senseless murder of Charlie Kirk. He was a loving man who devoted his life to civil discourse and conservative thought. "
September 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The determination of parts of the right to bring Trump to Australia is really disturbing.
Jon Anderson, former Deputy PM, opining on LinkedIn:
"I’m saddened and appalled at the senseless murder of Charlie Kirk. He was a loving man who devoted his life to civil discourse and conservative thought. "
Jon Anderson, former Deputy PM, opining on LinkedIn:
"I’m saddened and appalled at the senseless murder of Charlie Kirk. He was a loving man who devoted his life to civil discourse and conservative thought. "
No. I think you posted the wrong post.
Ok, Nat
I won't repost this post. Just to verify which post I shouldn't repost.
Is this the one?
🤔
I won't repost this post. Just to verify which post I shouldn't repost.
Is this the one?
🤔
Rick needs to get a better scrub vendor. Until then, don’t show this pic to Rick’s wife of him getting all cozy with the Russian honeypot!
September 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
No. I think you posted the wrong post.
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No one is justifying Hamas’ existence. These are non binary ideas.
Hamas can be wrong and Israel’s murder of children can be wrong at the same time.
Binary entrenchment is why we are in this fucking mess.
Hamas can be wrong and Israel’s murder of children can be wrong at the same time.
Binary entrenchment is why we are in this fucking mess.
September 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
No one is justifying Hamas’ existence. These are non binary ideas.
Hamas can be wrong and Israel’s murder of children can be wrong at the same time.
Binary entrenchment is why we are in this fucking mess.
Hamas can be wrong and Israel’s murder of children can be wrong at the same time.
Binary entrenchment is why we are in this fucking mess.
I'm familiar with post hoc justification but posthumous justification is really going a tad far, chaps.
Nine grafs deep into the article and we find out:
"Pentagon officials were still working Wednesday on what legal authority they would tell the public was used to back up the extraordinary strike in international waters."
"Pentagon officials were still working Wednesday on what legal authority they would tell the public was used to back up the extraordinary strike in international waters."
Trump Administration Says Boat Strike Is Start of Campaign Against Venezuelan Cartels
www.nytimes.com
September 4, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I'm familiar with post hoc justification but posthumous justification is really going a tad far, chaps.
Brilliant belittling by Betty Bowers.
Two birds with one stone.
Two birds with one stone.
"Nigel Farage, what will you do when you meet in private with Donald Trump? [beat] It's adorable that you think you'll have to open that wide."
September 3, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Brilliant belittling by Betty Bowers.
Two birds with one stone.
Two birds with one stone.