Robert Stainsby
@rurob2.bsky.social
On the unceded land of the Kaurna people, aka Adelaide in South Australia. Activist in Unionists for Palestine SA 🇵🇸 and socialist group Solidarity ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏻. Tech nerd & music fan. Proud to be gay & stand with women and all rainbow folk. They/them or he/him.
"Why the rich wanted Whitlam sacked—and how workers fought back". Lifelong socialist & witness to these events Phil Griffiths will speak via Zoom this Thu 13 Nov 6 pm SA time.
Meeting hosted by Solidarity.
Contact 0447 362 417 for Zoom link. #dismissal1975 #whitlam
#TheDismissal
Meeting hosted by Solidarity.
Contact 0447 362 417 for Zoom link. #dismissal1975 #whitlam
#TheDismissal
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
"Why the rich wanted Whitlam sacked—and how workers fought back". Lifelong socialist & witness to these events Phil Griffiths will speak via Zoom this Thu 13 Nov 6 pm SA time.
Meeting hosted by Solidarity.
Contact 0447 362 417 for Zoom link. #dismissal1975 #whitlam
#TheDismissal
Meeting hosted by Solidarity.
Contact 0447 362 417 for Zoom link. #dismissal1975 #whitlam
#TheDismissal
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Hey Keir Starmer. Watch out for this extremist over there, protesting the killing of Palestinians. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Pope condemns Gaza war’s ‘barbarity’ as 73 reported killed while waiting for food
Pontiff also speaks of anguish over Israeli strike on territory’s only Catholic church, which killed three people
www.theguardian.com
July 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Hey Keir Starmer. Watch out for this extremist over there, protesting the killing of Palestinians. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
This Tue & Sun, Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide:
We’ll discuss why the West hates Iran and US/Israeli bombing does nothing to help democracy inside Iran.
The meeting will be run twice:
• 6 pm Tue 22 July: inner south west
• 3:30 pm Sun 27 July: State Library of SA
Contact 0447 362 417 for more info.
We’ll discuss why the West hates Iran and US/Israeli bombing does nothing to help democracy inside Iran.
The meeting will be run twice:
• 6 pm Tue 22 July: inner south west
• 3:30 pm Sun 27 July: State Library of SA
Contact 0447 362 417 for more info.
July 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
This Tue & Sun, Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide:
We’ll discuss why the West hates Iran and US/Israeli bombing does nothing to help democracy inside Iran.
The meeting will be run twice:
• 6 pm Tue 22 July: inner south west
• 3:30 pm Sun 27 July: State Library of SA
Contact 0447 362 417 for more info.
We’ll discuss why the West hates Iran and US/Israeli bombing does nothing to help democracy inside Iran.
The meeting will be run twice:
• 6 pm Tue 22 July: inner south west
• 3:30 pm Sun 27 July: State Library of SA
Contact 0447 362 417 for more info.
'Marxism-Leninism' is neither, as a new book and this podcast from @solidarity-aus.bsky.social explain. "To make the case for socialism from below, we talk to David Camfield, author of 'Red Flags: A reckoning with Communism for the future of the left'." soundofsolidarity.podbean.com/e/busting-th...
Busting the myths of 'Marxism-Leninism' | The Sound of Solidarity
Stalinism and Maoism continue to attract new supporters. To make sense of this, and to make the case for socialism from below, we talk to David Camfield, the author of a new book, Red Flags: A reckoni...
soundofsolidarity.podbean.com
June 28, 2025 at 5:50 AM
'Marxism-Leninism' is neither, as a new book and this podcast from @solidarity-aus.bsky.social explain. "To make the case for socialism from below, we talk to David Camfield, author of 'Red Flags: A reckoning with Communism for the future of the left'." soundofsolidarity.podbean.com/e/busting-th...
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My main frustration with #TheHandmaidsTale seasons 2-6 was that the US citizens were portrayed as the heroic Christian saviours, when it was them who created Gilead in the first place. The call is coming from inside the building, guys. The original HT needed a Canadian to see that. #EyesOnGilead
May 28, 2025 at 3:19 AM
My main frustration with #TheHandmaidsTale seasons 2-6 was that the US citizens were portrayed as the heroic Christian saviours, when it was them who created Gilead in the first place. The call is coming from inside the building, guys. The original HT needed a Canadian to see that. #EyesOnGilead
These discussion meetings are this Sunday and Tuesday. See link for background reading solidarity.net.au/mag/back/202...
May 16, 2025 at 7:45 AM
These discussion meetings are this Sunday and Tuesday. See link for background reading solidarity.net.au/mag/back/202...
AUKUS nuclear subs and Australia's US alliance make the world more dangerous and are a colossal waste of money. The Greens and others advocate arms to ‘defend Australia’ as the alternative. Join this discussion on Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide about why socialists reject this nationalist solution.
May 9, 2025 at 7:59 AM
AUKUS nuclear subs and Australia's US alliance make the world more dangerous and are a colossal waste of money. The Greens and others advocate arms to ‘defend Australia’ as the alternative. Join this discussion on Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide about why socialists reject this nationalist solution.
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David Shoebridge from the Greens is arguing for a $4 billion strategy to defend Australia.
We argue why this is mistaken. Workers have nothing to gain from buying into the global arms race.
We argue why this is mistaken. Workers have nothing to gain from buying into the global arms race.
No need for alternative military spending plans – Solidarity Online
David Glanz explains why proposals for weapons to ‘defend Australia’—such as from The Greens—are no alternative to AUKUS and mean buying into warmongering against China.
solidarity.net.au
April 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
David Shoebridge from the Greens is arguing for a $4 billion strategy to defend Australia.
We argue why this is mistaken. Workers have nothing to gain from buying into the global arms race.
We argue why this is mistaken. Workers have nothing to gain from buying into the global arms race.
If you’re on on Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide, please join me at these informal discussions for @solidarity-aus.bsky.social. Donald Trump is causing chaos and pain in the US and abroad. What's his relationship to fascism? How can he be fought? Join us to discuss these and other pressing questions.
April 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
If you’re on on Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide, please join me at these informal discussions for @solidarity-aus.bsky.social. Donald Trump is causing chaos and pain in the US and abroad. What's his relationship to fascism? How can he be fought? Join us to discuss these and other pressing questions.
A response to those supporting the Greens’ plan to give $4b of taxpayers’ money to arms companies, or otherwise supporting defence of Australia. amassofothergerms.wordpress.com/2025/03/28/n...
Not one cent to arming Australia
To those supporting the Greens’ plan to give $4b of taxpayers’ money to arms companies, or otherwise supporting defence of Australia: what exactly are you proposing to defend? Against whom? Is Chin…
amassofothergerms.wordpress.com
March 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
A response to those supporting the Greens’ plan to give $4b of taxpayers’ money to arms companies, or otherwise supporting defence of Australia. amassofothergerms.wordpress.com/2025/03/28/n...
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In this week's episode, Phil Griffiths debunks the idea that tariffs have ever been good for workers, discusses how Trump is using tariffs to remake US imperialism and argues that workers have to look to global solidarity.
Trump's tariffs, trade wars and imperialism | The Sound of Solidarity
Phil Griffiths debunks the idea that tariffs have ever been good for workers, discusses how Trump is using tariffs to remake US imperialism and argues that workers have to look to global solidarity.
R...
SoundofSolidarity.podbean.com
March 28, 2025 at 12:15 AM
In this week's episode, Phil Griffiths debunks the idea that tariffs have ever been good for workers, discusses how Trump is using tariffs to remake US imperialism and argues that workers have to look to global solidarity.
Outside Uni of Adelaide, as part of a national day of action by Academics for Palestine against the new Universities of Australia definition of antisemitism. The vigil was preceded by an on-campus action where staff celebrated Palestinian culture. Background in reply.
www.flickr.com/photos/12444...
www.flickr.com/photos/12444...
26 March 2025, Silent Vigil for Academic Freedom
Adelaide – South Australia
photography by Fernando M. Gonçalves
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March 28, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Outside Uni of Adelaide, as part of a national day of action by Academics for Palestine against the new Universities of Australia definition of antisemitism. The vigil was preceded by an on-campus action where staff celebrated Palestinian culture. Background in reply.
www.flickr.com/photos/12444...
www.flickr.com/photos/12444...
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F*ck the Greens wanting to start a domestic war-industrial complex. Gonna email my Greens MP to tell her she's lost my vote.
March 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
F*ck the Greens wanting to start a domestic war-industrial complex. Gonna email my Greens MP to tell her she's lost my vote.
We need working class internationalism and a fight against all those profiting from war, not funding for those companies. This is shameful nationalist warmongering from the Greens party that claims to stand for non-violence. Shows where electoralism leads. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Greens promise $4b for 'self-defence' missiles in first defence spending policy
Australian industry would receive $4 billion to manufacture drones and missiles under a new Greens party policy, which would come from scrapping billions of dollars in US contracts.
www.abc.net.au
March 22, 2025 at 4:14 AM
We need working class internationalism and a fight against all those profiting from war, not funding for those companies. This is shameful nationalist warmongering from the Greens party that claims to stand for non-violence. Shows where electoralism leads. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Hey, that’s me! Give this a listen.
Robert Stainsby outlines the socialist view on elections. He argues that while it is important to vote for Greens and then Labor, real change can come about only through workers' struggle.
Can we win social change by voting? | The Sound of Solidarity
Robert Stainsby outlines the socialist view on elections. He argues that while it is important to vote for Greens and then Labor, real change can come about only through workers' struggle.
Read more a...
SoundofSolidarity.podbean.com
March 21, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Hey, that’s me! Give this a listen.
A rare blog post from me about calls for people in Australia to boycott American firms. The instinct to act against Trump is healthy. But allying with Australian bosses to protect their profits is a mistake. amassofothergerms.wordpress.com/2025/03/17/a...
Aussie nationalism no way to fight Trump
I’m seeing lots of calls for people in Australia to boycott American firms. The instinct to act against Trump’s rampage of hatred of anyone who isn’t a straight white conservative, and the longstan…
amassofothergerms.wordpress.com
March 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
A rare blog post from me about calls for people in Australia to boycott American firms. The instinct to act against Trump is healthy. But allying with Australian bosses to protect their profits is a mistake. amassofothergerms.wordpress.com/2025/03/17/a...
Join me for one of these meetings on Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide to discuss the life and work of pioneering Polish-German socialist Rosa Luxemburg, and the lessons for today. Search ‘rosa luxemburg fighter’ at solidarity.net.au for background reading.
March 13, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Join me for one of these meetings on Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide to discuss the life and work of pioneering Polish-German socialist Rosa Luxemburg, and the lessons for today. Search ‘rosa luxemburg fighter’ at solidarity.net.au for background reading.
Unscientific poll: If you are asked to “bring a plate” (bring food to share, potluck, whatever it’s called elsewhere) for an activist meeting, does that make you:
• more likely to attend
• less likely to attend, or
• makes no real difference?
• more likely to attend
• less likely to attend, or
• makes no real difference?
February 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Unscientific poll: If you are asked to “bring a plate” (bring food to share, potluck, whatever it’s called elsewhere) for an activist meeting, does that make you:
• more likely to attend
• less likely to attend, or
• makes no real difference?
• more likely to attend
• less likely to attend, or
• makes no real difference?
Join @solidarity-aus.bsky.social on Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide to discuss “Can we win social change by voting?” Two sessions, both at Cafe Brunelli 187 Rundle St:
• 4 pm Sunday 23 February
• 3 pm Tuesday 25 Feburary
For more info contact 0447 362 417 or adelaide@solidarity.net.au
• 4 pm Sunday 23 February
• 3 pm Tuesday 25 Feburary
For more info contact 0447 362 417 or adelaide@solidarity.net.au
February 14, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Join @solidarity-aus.bsky.social on Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide to discuss “Can we win social change by voting?” Two sessions, both at Cafe Brunelli 187 Rundle St:
• 4 pm Sunday 23 February
• 3 pm Tuesday 25 Feburary
For more info contact 0447 362 417 or adelaide@solidarity.net.au
• 4 pm Sunday 23 February
• 3 pm Tuesday 25 Feburary
For more info contact 0447 362 417 or adelaide@solidarity.net.au
Debates in politics today around Labor, elections Palestine and the CFEMU were foreshadowed in this pamphlet by Russian revolutionary Lenin back in 1920. In this talk from Solidarity’s recent national conference, David Glanz draws out the lessons.
soundofsolidarity.podbean.com/e/left-wing-...
soundofsolidarity.podbean.com/e/left-wing-...
Left wing communism: an infantile disorder | The Sound of Solidarity
David Glanz discusses Lenin's 1920 pamphlet, Left wing communism: an infantile disorder, its importance then and its relevance today.
Read the pamphlet.
Find out more about Solidarity.
soundofsolidarity.podbean.com
February 10, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Debates in politics today around Labor, elections Palestine and the CFEMU were foreshadowed in this pamphlet by Russian revolutionary Lenin back in 1920. In this talk from Solidarity’s recent national conference, David Glanz draws out the lessons.
soundofsolidarity.podbean.com/e/left-wing-...
soundofsolidarity.podbean.com/e/left-wing-...
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Donald Trump's inauguration as US President was a horror show of reaction.
He used it to unleash a barrage of attacks—on migrants, trans rights, climate action, public services and more.
He used it to unleash a barrage of attacks—on migrants, trans rights, climate action, public services and more.
Trump inauguration a horror show of reaction – Solidarity Online
Donald Trump used his inauguration as US President to unleash a barrage of attacks—on migrants, trans rights, climate action, public services and more.
solidarity.net.au
January 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Donald Trump's inauguration as US President was a horror show of reaction.
He used it to unleash a barrage of attacks—on migrants, trans rights, climate action, public services and more.
He used it to unleash a barrage of attacks—on migrants, trans rights, climate action, public services and more.
Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) from Semaphore South Australia, on Kaurna land, last night Mon 20 Jan. #shotoniphone14pro with a tripod between 9:30 and 10 pm. The comet could also be seen with the naked eye, but not as easily as in the photos. #Comet #CometATLAS #astrophotography #alwayswasalwayswillbe
January 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) from Semaphore South Australia, on Kaurna land, last night Mon 20 Jan. #shotoniphone14pro with a tripod between 9:30 and 10 pm. The comet could also be seen with the naked eye, but not as easily as in the photos. #Comet #CometATLAS #astrophotography #alwayswasalwayswillbe
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Comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS as seen on Jan 18 from Bacchus Marsh, Australia! Could easily be seen unaided as a point of light at the head of a pencil-like tail.
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January 19, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS as seen on Jan 18 from Bacchus Marsh, Australia! Could easily be seen unaided as a point of light at the head of a pencil-like tail.
☄️🔭
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“Every young man who gets involved in revolutionary politics imagines he is going to be Australia’s Lenin.”
—A perceptive observation from pioneering socialist Tom O'Lincoln in the 1980s, worth keeping in mind today 😏
—A perceptive observation from pioneering socialist Tom O'Lincoln in the 1980s, worth keeping in mind today 😏
January 15, 2025 at 3:56 AM
“Every young man who gets involved in revolutionary politics imagines he is going to be Australia’s Lenin.”
—A perceptive observation from pioneering socialist Tom O'Lincoln in the 1980s, worth keeping in mind today 😏
—A perceptive observation from pioneering socialist Tom O'Lincoln in the 1980s, worth keeping in mind today 😏