The Melburnienne
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A Melburnienne - design, architecture, politics, Arcadian delights
#TheRevolutionWillNotBeTelevised
#TheRevolutionWillNotBeTelevised
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Nothing suss
November 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Nothing suss
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Cull the Democratic Party. Systematically chip away all the weak, corporate centrists and corrupt, gutless elected officials who refuse to fight and instead suck at the teat of the oligarchy.
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Cull the Democratic Party. Systematically chip away all the weak, corporate centrists and corrupt, gutless elected officials who refuse to fight and instead suck at the teat of the oligarchy.
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
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i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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“…Mamdani wasn't just running as a "Socialist" — he was running, and winning, as an urbanist.”
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Cycle of Rage: Honeymoons Don't Need to End, Mr. Mayor-Elect - Streetsblog New York City
They drove that bus, so they'd better get their fast-and-free ride on Jan. 1. If not, the grace period will end quickly, our columnist says.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
“…Mamdani wasn't just running as a "Socialist" — he was running, and winning, as an urbanist.”
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TIL that when the Beatles first came to America there was still someone alive in the US who'd been born into slavery here
The fact that I'm only in my 40s and missed by only a decade or so being alive at the same time as a former American slave further brings home for me just how recent slavery was
The fact that I'm only in my 40s and missed by only a decade or so being alive at the same time as a former American slave further brings home for me just how recent slavery was
November 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
TIL that when the Beatles first came to America there was still someone alive in the US who'd been born into slavery here
The fact that I'm only in my 40s and missed by only a decade or so being alive at the same time as a former American slave further brings home for me just how recent slavery was
The fact that I'm only in my 40s and missed by only a decade or so being alive at the same time as a former American slave further brings home for me just how recent slavery was
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CNN: "A brand new report is out showing layoff announcements hit their highest level for October in over 20 years. It's painting a picture of a job market that is really hurting. US-based employers announced 150,074 job cuts in October, more than any October since 2003."
November 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
CNN: "A brand new report is out showing layoff announcements hit their highest level for October in over 20 years. It's painting a picture of a job market that is really hurting. US-based employers announced 150,074 job cuts in October, more than any October since 2003."
Great to see Mamdani win!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Great to see Mamdani win!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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I couldn’t even look. Douthat starts all his arguments with a false premise, so it just gets stupider.
I hit the glass ceiling over and over working Wall Street in the 80’s and 90’s. I believe women make everything kinder, more rational, and better.
I hit the glass ceiling over and over working Wall Street in the 80’s and 90’s. I believe women make everything kinder, more rational, and better.
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I couldn’t even look. Douthat starts all his arguments with a false premise, so it just gets stupider.
I hit the glass ceiling over and over working Wall Street in the 80’s and 90’s. I believe women make everything kinder, more rational, and better.
I hit the glass ceiling over and over working Wall Street in the 80’s and 90’s. I believe women make everything kinder, more rational, and better.
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This is absolutely the most obvious thing to do. The govt should be shoveling all the funding it can at getting all the researches in the US who have been cut by Trump.
Monique Ryan urges Australia to fast track medical innovation funding as Trump guts research
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Monique Ryan urges Australia to fast track medical innovation funding as Trump guts research
‘Releasing MRFF funds not only secures the future of Australia’s research sector; it delivers better health outcomes’, Kooyong MP says
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November 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This is absolutely the most obvious thing to do. The govt should be shoveling all the funding it can at getting all the researches in the US who have been cut by Trump.
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Can't suggest this enough
November 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Can't suggest this enough
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Fred, I’ve discussed this phenomenon with Tom Bonier many times. Tom’s a pollster for Dems & Hopium (u should join BTW). Bonier always saying: “How do u appeal to voters who actively vote vs own interests?” #MAGATTES r a cult & unless they experience consequences of their vote they don’t give a sh-t
March 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Fred, I’ve discussed this phenomenon with Tom Bonier many times. Tom’s a pollster for Dems & Hopium (u should join BTW). Bonier always saying: “How do u appeal to voters who actively vote vs own interests?” #MAGATTES r a cult & unless they experience consequences of their vote they don’t give a sh-t
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Very depressing
November 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Very depressing
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The entire right-wing propaganda machine came after Zohran Mamdani.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The entire right-wing propaganda machine came after Zohran Mamdani.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
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WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
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A brilliant fact check by @skyelark.bsky.social "Will Net Zero cost $9 trillion to Australia?" #ThePoint
(spoiler, not even fucking close)
thepoint.com.au/factchecks/2...
(spoiler, not even fucking close)
thepoint.com.au/factchecks/2...
Will Net Zero cost $9 trillion to Australia?
As the Nationals abandon their commitment to achieving net zero by 2050, leader David Littleproud has cited a stunning $9 trillion dollar price tag on the policy as a key reason for the move.
thepoint.com.au
November 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A brilliant fact check by @skyelark.bsky.social "Will Net Zero cost $9 trillion to Australia?" #ThePoint
(spoiler, not even fucking close)
thepoint.com.au/factchecks/2...
(spoiler, not even fucking close)
thepoint.com.au/factchecks/2...
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Unsurprisingly, Murdoch/LNP’s Queen Crumb Maiden, Janet, sides with the boys to undermine and help destroy the LNP’s first ever woman leader
The LNP is no place for women. If the misogynist arseholes don’t get you first; their obedient Crumb Maidens will
The LNP is no place for women. If the misogynist arseholes don’t get you first; their obedient Crumb Maidens will
November 4, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Unsurprisingly, Murdoch/LNP’s Queen Crumb Maiden, Janet, sides with the boys to undermine and help destroy the LNP’s first ever woman leader
The LNP is no place for women. If the misogynist arseholes don’t get you first; their obedient Crumb Maidens will
The LNP is no place for women. If the misogynist arseholes don’t get you first; their obedient Crumb Maidens will
"A poodle is a dog" - why post parliamentary lobbying lacks integrity www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/edit... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
A poodle is a dog
Christopher Pyne was still a cabinet minister when he met with EY to discuss taking a job with the consultancy. There was no confusion about the purpose of the meeting.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
"A poodle is a dog" - why post parliamentary lobbying lacks integrity www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/edit... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au
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Shut the whole thing down.
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Shut the whole thing down.
The real reasons why for some, having a boyfriend is embarrassing...
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The real reasons why for some, having a boyfriend is embarrassing...
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue this week, alongside multiple other phenomenal team members.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
November 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue this week, alongside multiple other phenomenal team members.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
At our Summit, I was asked how it felt to be 1 of 2 Black women left and what that meant for representation. Now, there are no Black women at Teen Vogue and that is incredibly painful to think about.
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This is an excellent idea!!!
November 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This is an excellent idea!!!