Frogmouth
@thefrogmouth.bsky.social
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It's better than a real emergency, but this sydney weather has destroyed 2 of my umbrellas in 2 days...
July 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
It's better than a real emergency, but this sydney weather has destroyed 2 of my umbrellas in 2 days...
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The injuries sustained by Hannah Thomas are just the latest in a long crackdown on the right to protest in Australia, @theshufflediary.bsky.social writes.
Australia's protester crackdown didn't start with Hannah Thomas — and it won't end with her
The injuries sustained by the former Greens candidate are just the latest event in Australia's crackdown on the right to protest.
www.crikey.com.au
June 30, 2025 at 2:51 AM
The injuries sustained by Hannah Thomas are just the latest in a long crackdown on the right to protest in Australia, @theshufflediary.bsky.social writes.
A lot of truth to this - getting off a crowded metro is akin to a rugby league prop trying to charge over the line and score a try.
Don't get me started on the clowns on the platform who STILL stand right in front of the door.
We need to adopt the Japanese approach to public tranist manners.
Don't get me started on the clowns on the platform who STILL stand right in front of the door.
We need to adopt the Japanese approach to public tranist manners.
June 3, 2025 at 11:09 PM
A lot of truth to this - getting off a crowded metro is akin to a rugby league prop trying to charge over the line and score a try.
Don't get me started on the clowns on the platform who STILL stand right in front of the door.
We need to adopt the Japanese approach to public tranist manners.
Don't get me started on the clowns on the platform who STILL stand right in front of the door.
We need to adopt the Japanese approach to public tranist manners.
Dorinda Cox ran for MULTIPLE leadership positions only a fortnight ago, and is now abandoning the party AFTER the north west shelf decision.
Absolute grub behaviour.
Labor can enjoy the 20+ staff turnover in her 3 year term already, all based on accusations of bullying and poor treatment.
#auspol
Absolute grub behaviour.
Labor can enjoy the 20+ staff turnover in her 3 year term already, all based on accusations of bullying and poor treatment.
#auspol
June 2, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Dorinda Cox ran for MULTIPLE leadership positions only a fortnight ago, and is now abandoning the party AFTER the north west shelf decision.
Absolute grub behaviour.
Labor can enjoy the 20+ staff turnover in her 3 year term already, all based on accusations of bullying and poor treatment.
#auspol
Absolute grub behaviour.
Labor can enjoy the 20+ staff turnover in her 3 year term already, all based on accusations of bullying and poor treatment.
#auspol
Labor MP Jerome Laxale has (in a roundabout way) called out his own government for the North West Shelf approval, by blaming it on the fact it was approved under the old laws which need reforming.
#auspol
#auspol
May 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Labor MP Jerome Laxale has (in a roundabout way) called out his own government for the North West Shelf approval, by blaming it on the fact it was approved under the old laws which need reforming.
#auspol
#auspol
As a member of the generation he is referring to, I can confirm none of us are living like this.
Billionaire fantasy land, please touch some grass Mark. Those of us with mortgages or rent to pay have better things to do than speculate on the latest shitcoin.
Billionaire fantasy land, please touch some grass Mark. Those of us with mortgages or rent to pay have better things to do than speculate on the latest shitcoin.
Think of it this way. We grew up and we opened bank accounts and wrote checks. No more.
You direct deposit into Robin Hood or Coinbase and a few other apps. Crypto is in your face all day and you check your emoters every time you get a notification about a price move and the news behind it
You direct deposit into Robin Hood or Coinbase and a few other apps. Crypto is in your face all day and you check your emoters every time you get a notification about a price move and the news behind it
May 27, 2025 at 4:16 AM
As a member of the generation he is referring to, I can confirm none of us are living like this.
Billionaire fantasy land, please touch some grass Mark. Those of us with mortgages or rent to pay have better things to do than speculate on the latest shitcoin.
Billionaire fantasy land, please touch some grass Mark. Those of us with mortgages or rent to pay have better things to do than speculate on the latest shitcoin.
I love that my phone now transcribes voicemails. It makes dealing with recruiters much more pleasant.
Not only can I ignore your calls, I can now read your 30 second voicemail in 3 seconds.
Not only can I ignore your calls, I can now read your 30 second voicemail in 3 seconds.
May 27, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I love that my phone now transcribes voicemails. It makes dealing with recruiters much more pleasant.
Not only can I ignore your calls, I can now read your 30 second voicemail in 3 seconds.
Not only can I ignore your calls, I can now read your 30 second voicemail in 3 seconds.
the daily affirmation of my 6mo kitten
you do not have to be good
May 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
the daily affirmation of my 6mo kitten
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Now every election the question to the leader of the opposition will be “what deal will you do with the National Party to be in minority govt?”
They are absolutely fucked.
They are absolutely fucked.
May 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Now every election the question to the leader of the opposition will be “what deal will you do with the National Party to be in minority govt?”
They are absolutely fucked.
They are absolutely fucked.
May 20, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Albo scalp count:
* Scomo
* Dutton
* Bandt
* and now the Coalition?
Insanity, his ambition of Labor becoming "the natural party of government" is all but confirmed now
#auspol
* Scomo
* Dutton
* Bandt
* and now the Coalition?
Insanity, his ambition of Labor becoming "the natural party of government" is all but confirmed now
#auspol
May 20, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Albo scalp count:
* Scomo
* Dutton
* Bandt
* and now the Coalition?
Insanity, his ambition of Labor becoming "the natural party of government" is all but confirmed now
#auspol
* Scomo
* Dutton
* Bandt
* and now the Coalition?
Insanity, his ambition of Labor becoming "the natural party of government" is all but confirmed now
#auspol
May 20, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Jeez, Liberals can't catch a break...
Senator Jacinta Price announces she is switching to the Liberal party room from the Nationals. She is a member of the NT CLP, who (like QLD's LNP) are a merged party, and whose federal MPs get to decide which of two national parties they sit with.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05... #ntpol #auspol
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05... #ntpol #auspol
Live: Jacinta Nampijinpa Price departs Nationals to help 'rebuild' Liberals
Greens leader Adam Bandt has officially conceded he has lost his seat of Melbourne to Labor as Coalition senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price announces she's leaving the Nationals for the Liberals. Follow...
www.abc.net.au
May 8, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Jeez, Liberals can't catch a break...
Greens national vote held up (or only slightly contracted depending on where you look).
The real concern for the Greens, is why growing the vote seems to be impossible, even in what was dubbed an "election for the young" where Gen Z and Milennials had a majority.
#auspol
The real concern for the Greens, is why growing the vote seems to be impossible, even in what was dubbed an "election for the young" where Gen Z and Milennials had a majority.
#auspol
May 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Greens national vote held up (or only slightly contracted depending on where you look).
The real concern for the Greens, is why growing the vote seems to be impossible, even in what was dubbed an "election for the young" where Gen Z and Milennials had a majority.
#auspol
The real concern for the Greens, is why growing the vote seems to be impossible, even in what was dubbed an "election for the young" where Gen Z and Milennials had a majority.
#auspol
We all hate Trump but "having the best lives on the planet" is a fucking hilarious statement
May 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We all hate Trump but "having the best lives on the planet" is a fucking hilarious statement
David Littleproud gets cranky after being questioned on the cost of the Coalition’s Nuclear policy
Littleproud “You people don’t seem to listen….our total grid is $331billion!”
Jayes “I asked Angus Taylor last week in the debate, with all due respect, & he said $140billion”🤣
Littleproud “You people don’t seem to listen….our total grid is $331billion!”
Jayes “I asked Angus Taylor last week in the debate, with all due respect, & he said $140billion”🤣
April 28, 2025 at 4:41 AM
I live in this electorate and it's very funny how over resourced and poorly managed this campaign has been. They have been the larger campaigning presence the entire time and yet it has been blunder after blunder and the community has rejected Rattan Virk as another dodgy liberal.
#auspol
#auspol
💥 Did the Liberals want to hide the fact that they caused damage to the community centre so they wouldn't have to pay for repairs? Make someone else (like we taxpayers) pay? #Auspol #AusVotes2025
April 22, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I live in this electorate and it's very funny how over resourced and poorly managed this campaign has been. They have been the larger campaigning presence the entire time and yet it has been blunder after blunder and the community has rejected Rattan Virk as another dodgy liberal.
#auspol
#auspol
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One big point amid all the headlines: I was texting with press secretary Karoline Leavitt during the event and she confirms that the 34 percent tariff on China is ON TOP of the previous 20 percent. So that means the rate on China will be *54* percent when these tariffs take effect.
April 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
One big point amid all the headlines: I was texting with press secretary Karoline Leavitt during the event and she confirms that the 34 percent tariff on China is ON TOP of the previous 20 percent. So that means the rate on China will be *54* percent when these tariffs take effect.
Content for a "Broad minded adult demographic" has no business being on free to air radio every morning as parents drive their kids to school.
March 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Content for a "Broad minded adult demographic" has no business being on free to air radio every morning as parents drive their kids to school.
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I just want Americans to understand that the whole world is reading about Hegseth’s Signal chat disaster, and looking at your President’s incompetent response, and *laughing*. Everyone. Every corner of the world. The howls are ringing in the air. Your power & influence collapsed in a few emojis.
March 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I just want Americans to understand that the whole world is reading about Hegseth’s Signal chat disaster, and looking at your President’s incompetent response, and *laughing*. Everyone. Every corner of the world. The howls are ringing in the air. Your power & influence collapsed in a few emojis.
I love Budget Night in Australia, because anyone not involved with the party delivering the budget will tell you it's the worst budget in the history of our country. I really respect the commitment to being a hater.
March 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I love Budget Night in Australia, because anyone not involved with the party delivering the budget will tell you it's the worst budget in the history of our country. I really respect the commitment to being a hater.
How do I get invited to a national security group chat, I will bring really good vibes and post some topical memes to lighten the mood.
Open to all invites, please let me know.
Open to all invites, please let me know.
March 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
How do I get invited to a national security group chat, I will bring really good vibes and post some topical memes to lighten the mood.
Open to all invites, please let me know.
Open to all invites, please let me know.