Wonk_arama
@wonkarama.bsky.social
I am not confused. I am deeply committed to a range of mutually exclusive positions on many topics. All my opinions are meh. Consternated in the extreme. Words putting into sentences making guy.
All time favourites are Doris Kearns Godwin’s Team of Rivals and Jill Lapore’s These truths but this year I’ve really enjoyed Dan Jones’ Crusaders and his Henry V, Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson, and am currently travelling cross country with this utterly enthralling masterwork
November 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM
All time favourites are Doris Kearns Godwin’s Team of Rivals and Jill Lapore’s These truths but this year I’ve really enjoyed Dan Jones’ Crusaders and his Henry V, Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson, and am currently travelling cross country with this utterly enthralling masterwork
1868 Civil War loser and lost cause revisionist Stephens should’ve had a chat with 1861 secessionist Stephens. That guy was pretty clear on the ‘immediate cause’ for the then ‘rupture and present revolution’.
October 16, 2025 at 8:21 AM
1868 Civil War loser and lost cause revisionist Stephens should’ve had a chat with 1861 secessionist Stephens. That guy was pretty clear on the ‘immediate cause’ for the then ‘rupture and present revolution’.
My favourite was this V6 Holden Commodore. Got it with 6km (3.7miles) on the clock and 8 years later sold it with 387,000+kms (240,000+ miles) on the dial. Always got me there and back. Great fun to drive, and absolutely ate corners on those high mountain roads. We still miss our favourites.
September 27, 2025 at 3:44 AM
My favourite was this V6 Holden Commodore. Got it with 6km (3.7miles) on the clock and 8 years later sold it with 387,000+kms (240,000+ miles) on the dial. Always got me there and back. Great fun to drive, and absolutely ate corners on those high mountain roads. We still miss our favourites.
post a perfect album from the
90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam
Soundgarden, or Alice In Chains
90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam
Soundgarden, or Alice In Chains
September 8, 2025 at 5:04 AM
post a perfect album from the
90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam
Soundgarden, or Alice In Chains
90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam
Soundgarden, or Alice In Chains
Using one photo already on your phone, what is the announcement tomorrow at 2?
September 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Using one photo already on your phone, what is the announcement tomorrow at 2?
Trump attempting to get Putin to stop the war in Ukraine
August 19, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Trump attempting to get Putin to stop the war in Ukraine
Absolute gibberish. The States run federal elections. The President has no role in them.
August 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Absolute gibberish. The States run federal elections. The President has no role in them.
This Trump vs Musk break up is utterly ridiculous but it’s also the world we now live in. This is the front ‘page’ of the New York Times app
June 6, 2025 at 1:35 AM
This Trump vs Musk break up is utterly ridiculous but it’s also the world we now live in. This is the front ‘page’ of the New York Times app
Sitting next to the lovely @mirandamaybe.bsky.social as we watch #AusVotes2025 on ABC and every time a bad result for the LNP she breaks out in the Pixie Ann Wheatleys. #BinNight
May 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Sitting next to the lovely @mirandamaybe.bsky.social as we watch #AusVotes2025 on ABC and every time a bad result for the LNP she breaks out in the Pixie Ann Wheatleys. #BinNight
In Australia we’ve had a classic of the genre on the books for a while. An Australian MP caught praising himself on Facebook. “Well done Angus” is now part of the the lexicon.
April 15, 2025 at 12:06 AM
In Australia we’ve had a classic of the genre on the books for a while. An Australian MP caught praising himself on Facebook. “Well done Angus” is now part of the the lexicon.
The trump admin needs an up-to-the-minute ‘the tariffs are on/off’ messaging app. Perhaps a Signal chat with a status update will do for now?
April 14, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The trump admin needs an up-to-the-minute ‘the tariffs are on/off’ messaging app. Perhaps a Signal chat with a status update will do for now?
To tariff or not to tariff
April 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
To tariff or not to tariff
Has any been able to get that well known economic expert Ron Vara on camera to discuss his thoughts on tariffs?
April 7, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Has any been able to get that well known economic expert Ron Vara on camera to discuss his thoughts on tariffs?
The final piece of the Trump and GOP plan to deter the Courts from their Constitutional function is out in the open.
1. Stir up their supporters against judges
2. Threaten to impeach individual judges
3. Threaten to disestablish or defund key elements of a supposed coequal branch
1. Stir up their supporters against judges
2. Threaten to impeach individual judges
3. Threaten to disestablish or defund key elements of a supposed coequal branch
March 28, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The final piece of the Trump and GOP plan to deter the Courts from their Constitutional function is out in the open.
1. Stir up their supporters against judges
2. Threaten to impeach individual judges
3. Threaten to disestablish or defund key elements of a supposed coequal branch
1. Stir up their supporters against judges
2. Threaten to impeach individual judges
3. Threaten to disestablish or defund key elements of a supposed coequal branch
Words for the times.
March 19, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Words for the times.
I know it’s late but I’m not waiting another year to post this.
March 17, 2025 at 6:48 AM
I know it’s late but I’m not waiting another year to post this.
The criticism all reads as “how very dare she!” The poor things.
March 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The criticism all reads as “how very dare she!” The poor things.
The Puppy Tax is required.
February 23, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The Puppy Tax is required.
Uncle Sam and Capt America and I am here for it.
February 11, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Uncle Sam and Capt America and I am here for it.
Waiter: “Would you like to see the dessert menu?”
Me: “No, thank you.”
*Severe thunderstorm with wind and sideways rain suddenly lands on top of the restaurant*
Me: “Actually, could we please have a look at that menu?” Live radar image attached.
Me: “No, thank you.”
*Severe thunderstorm with wind and sideways rain suddenly lands on top of the restaurant*
Me: “Actually, could we please have a look at that menu?” Live radar image attached.
February 2, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Waiter: “Would you like to see the dessert menu?”
Me: “No, thank you.”
*Severe thunderstorm with wind and sideways rain suddenly lands on top of the restaurant*
Me: “Actually, could we please have a look at that menu?” Live radar image attached.
Me: “No, thank you.”
*Severe thunderstorm with wind and sideways rain suddenly lands on top of the restaurant*
Me: “Actually, could we please have a look at that menu?” Live radar image attached.
But how are they going to get the ‘thug’ lighting?
January 30, 2025 at 8:40 AM
But how are they going to get the ‘thug’ lighting?