Rob MacIntyre
@robemac.bsky.social
Destination Planning, kitesurfer, wingfoiler, MTBer. Detractor of Trump, Musk, Zuck etc.
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What did we learn from Elon Musk's "DOGE" commission?
Only that chainsaws are overrated
DOGE cut 100,000 government workers but federal spending is still up
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Only that chainsaws are overrated
DOGE cut 100,000 government workers but federal spending is still up
Latest from The Pinpoint Press
open.substack.com/pub/ricknewm...
Elon Musk’s “DOGE” produced no efficiency at all
The "efficiency" commission cut thousands of federal jobs--and spending went up anyway.
open.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
What did we learn from Elon Musk's "DOGE" commission?
Only that chainsaws are overrated
DOGE cut 100,000 government workers but federal spending is still up
Latest from The Pinpoint Press
open.substack.com/pub/ricknewm...
Only that chainsaws are overrated
DOGE cut 100,000 government workers but federal spending is still up
Latest from The Pinpoint Press
open.substack.com/pub/ricknewm...
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If you have a dairy that got ramraided six times by the same kids and then they turned up one day outside asking everyone to contribute to “help make the dairy good again” then you’ll know what it feels like to hear National pledge to make our super savings as good as Australia’s
November 23, 2025 at 7:03 AM
If you have a dairy that got ramraided six times by the same kids and then they turned up one day outside asking everyone to contribute to “help make the dairy good again” then you’ll know what it feels like to hear National pledge to make our super savings as good as Australia’s
there is still some logic and ethics being applied in the world. Nobel peace price reputation will be munted if they roll over. www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
White House says Nobel Trump omission was 'politics over peace'
Since returning to the White House for his second term, the US President has repeatedly insisted he deserved the Nobel for his role in resolving numerous conflicts.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
there is still some logic and ethics being applied in the world. Nobel peace price reputation will be munted if they roll over. www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/5...
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Nation upset at the inevitable result of its own actions
Nation upset at the inevitable result of its own actions
Step one: push people out of work and onto the streets. Step two: get mad at people being out of work or on the streets...
thespinoff.co.nz
October 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Nation upset at the inevitable result of its own actions
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The only competent person Trump has ever hired is Stormy Daniels.
September 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The only competent person Trump has ever hired is Stormy Daniels.
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Wow: French President Emmanuel Macron just called out Trump at a major press conference with the German Chancellor 😳
August 30, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Wow: French President Emmanuel Macron just called out Trump at a major press conference with the German Chancellor 😳
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Here’s how much global emissions would fall if we followed the leaders in clean electricity
theprogressplaybook.com/2025/08/06/h...
theprogressplaybook.com/2025/08/06/h...
Here's how much global emissions would fall if we followed the leaders in clean electricity
Global power sector emissions reached 14.6 billion tonnes of CO2 in 2024. But they could be slashed by following best practices.
theprogressplaybook.com
August 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Here’s how much global emissions would fall if we followed the leaders in clean electricity
theprogressplaybook.com/2025/08/06/h...
theprogressplaybook.com/2025/08/06/h...
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Five years after the taxpayers got left with a $300m clean-up bill for an oil field, Shane Jones is weakening the rules put in place to prevent a repeat.
Govt rolls back clean-up liabilities for offshore drillers
newsroom.co.nz
July 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Five years after the taxpayers got left with a $300m clean-up bill for an oil field, Shane Jones is weakening the rules put in place to prevent a repeat.
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Haven't done a why is the economy in the toilet explainer for a while. Let's try again...
Money makes the economy go round. If people don't have money to spend, then fewer jobs are needed, and less energy and materials are consumed. Where does money come from? Easy... [🧵1/n]
Money makes the economy go round. If people don't have money to spend, then fewer jobs are needed, and less energy and materials are consumed. Where does money come from? Easy... [🧵1/n]
June 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Haven't done a why is the economy in the toilet explainer for a while. Let's try again...
Money makes the economy go round. If people don't have money to spend, then fewer jobs are needed, and less energy and materials are consumed. Where does money come from? Easy... [🧵1/n]
Money makes the economy go round. If people don't have money to spend, then fewer jobs are needed, and less energy and materials are consumed. Where does money come from? Easy... [🧵1/n]
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NACT
Budget 1 misses target borrows $12bn
Budget 2 so shot they nix $17bn in pay equality
Media - How can we trust the Greens budget plans!?
Budget 1 misses target borrows $12bn
Budget 2 so shot they nix $17bn in pay equality
Media - How can we trust the Greens budget plans!?
May 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
NACT
Budget 1 misses target borrows $12bn
Budget 2 so shot they nix $17bn in pay equality
Media - How can we trust the Greens budget plans!?
Budget 1 misses target borrows $12bn
Budget 2 so shot they nix $17bn in pay equality
Media - How can we trust the Greens budget plans!?
Good morning BlueSky
March 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Good morning BlueSky
On the trails with E MTB, Porirua, Aotearoa NZ
March 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
On the trails with E MTB, Porirua, Aotearoa NZ
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BREAKING: Elon Musk's rocket explosion nearly hit a commercial flight.
This kind of content is being downranked on X. Please share it here. This is so dangerous.
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March 7, 2025 at 4:21 AM
BREAKING: Elon Musk's rocket explosion nearly hit a commercial flight.
This kind of content is being downranked on X. Please share it here. This is so dangerous.
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Wow if this turns out to be an advanced inside tip from someone, it's going to really set back the years of progress the crypto community have made in carefully establishing a reputation for trust and trans-
Nah, I'm just kidding, this just tracks. See you at the next pump and dump everyone!
Nah, I'm just kidding, this just tracks. See you at the next pump and dump everyone!
March 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Wow if this turns out to be an advanced inside tip from someone, it's going to really set back the years of progress the crypto community have made in carefully establishing a reputation for trust and trans-
Nah, I'm just kidding, this just tracks. See you at the next pump and dump everyone!
Nah, I'm just kidding, this just tracks. See you at the next pump and dump everyone!
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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
The sun cuts Mana Island, Plimmerton, Porirua, Aotearoa NZ #sunsets #NewZealand
February 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
The sun cuts Mana Island, Plimmerton, Porirua, Aotearoa NZ #sunsets #NewZealand
@bernardchickey.bsky.social have you had a look at the various "boosts" to tourism investment. Think you'll find the Australian campaign is BAU activity for TNZ who have had $ pilfered from the IVL that Nats railed against to replace vote funding taken for tax cuts.
February 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
@bernardchickey.bsky.social have you had a look at the various "boosts" to tourism investment. Think you'll find the Australian campaign is BAU activity for TNZ who have had $ pilfered from the IVL that Nats railed against to replace vote funding taken for tax cuts.
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Govt are getting excited about lower interest rates and publishing some truly misleading nonsense. My adjusted design is messy, but the numbers and text better reflect the reality. Couple more importants things on this subject... [🧵 1/3]
February 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Govt are getting excited about lower interest rates and publishing some truly misleading nonsense. My adjusted design is messy, but the numbers and text better reflect the reality. Couple more importants things on this subject... [🧵 1/3]
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Kamala was right. And it only took him less than 30 days to roll over for Putin.
February 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Kamala was right. And it only took him less than 30 days to roll over for Putin.
Sunsets, Aotearoa NZ
February 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Sunsets, Aotearoa NZ
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President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
February 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.
