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Howard Walter

@howardwalter1.bsky.social

Melb, Australia. Beach, cinema, country walks, home cook, music & pizza lover, road trips, theatre. Bespoke, curious, eclectic, gobsmacked, livid, optimistic, pedantic, sarcastic, witty, young @ heart. Middle-class boy, middle-class schooling. C'mon 'Dale!

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Call to Activism -Joe Gallina

Donald Trump goes on a deranged rant claiming countries want him to serve as the leader of Europe.

This level of delusion is not normal.

12.12.2025 02:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

(Former) Australian senator Linda Reynolds has bankrupted her advisor who was rap*d in her office.

It's impossible to fathom the putrid, diarrhetic evil heart that seeks retribution against a victim of s*xual assault.

God, if you follow BlueSky, you know what to do. #plagues

#auspol

12.12.2025 04:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oof

12.12.2025 05:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rubio orders return to Times New Roman font over 'wasteful' Calibri The US State Department will be required to use Times New Roman instead of Calibri for official documents, starting 10 December.

imagine having his influence and making this your focus, what a fucking moron www.bbc.com/news/article...

12.12.2025 04:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Really important to stress that 36 Months accused academics and experts critical of the ban of being 'paid' by big tech. When asked for evidence of this, the MD said "I haven't looked into it."

Meanwhile 36 Months itself was directly funded by a business helping promote the gambling industry.

12.12.2025 02:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 91    ๐Ÿ” 54    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

next time 'we' watch Love Actually need to feel even more concerned for the son, the little drummer boy....who knew his old man was an RFK Jnr anti vaxxer fan-boy? #LIamNeeson

12.12.2025 04:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Teen social media ban lobby group 36 Months funded and co-staffed by firm making gambling ads The revelation comes as the government is expected to abandon plans for an online gambling ad ban, using the teen social media ban as cover.

if I was Albo I'd give Finch the bird www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/12/p...

12.12.2025 03:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What do you do?

11.12.2025 12:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Trump sent Vance there twice. He threatened to cut off all federal spending to the state. He vowed to back primary challengers of any Republican who voted against him here. He posted their names online, prompting his fans to send them death threats.

But all that failed, so now he wasn't involved.

12.12.2025 00:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4060    ๐Ÿ” 1181    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 152    ๐Ÿ“Œ 38
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Merry Xmas Linda

12.12.2025 03:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bushfire not enough to stop students from getting to their formal Tasmanian students and teachers of St Helens District High School defy the Stieglitz bushfire to rescue formal wear, assemble decorations and food and hold their year 10 formal.

good on them, the kids are alright www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

12.12.2025 01:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Anti-corruption boss in open dispute with deputies over defence recusal The National Anti-Corruption Commission's chief personally drafted lines in a media release saying his recusal from defence cases was "unnecessary". His deputies have publicly disagreed.

In Consumer Parlance, Brereton is "Not Fit for Purpose"
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

12.12.2025 01:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Of course, normal handshakes don't involve the back of your hand in any way, shape, or form, so this is an obvious lie even by Trumpian standards.

What health issue does Trump have that the White House is so desperate to cover up?

11.12.2025 19:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1912    ๐Ÿ” 446    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 220    ๐Ÿ“Œ 31
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In bizarre, self-pitying tirade, unraveling Trump admits his polling is actually pretty bad and not at record highs, as he keeps claiming

11.12.2025 19:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2646    ๐Ÿ” 527    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 256    ๐Ÿ“Œ 116

I donโ€™t understand. Truly I donโ€™t. Shouldnโ€™t Americans all be opening up their windows and shouting at the top of their lungs, โ€œ Iโ€™m mad as hell and Iโ€™m not going to take it anymore.โ€ What is going on here? Am I misreading this situation? I donโ€™t see much pushback. Maybe Iโ€™m missing something.

11.12.2025 06:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Australia news live: David Pocock says he hopes โ€˜corporatised, brokenโ€™ tertiary system can be rebuilt as Senate inquiry hands down report Follow updates

Pocock gets it - onya! www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

11.12.2025 05:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Maybe NACC is working exactly as albo wants it to......

11.12.2025 05:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A strong and decisive PM would have already sacked the hopelessly compromised #NACC boss and given this outfit a vigorous top to bottom shakeup.
But not @albomp.bsky.social who breaks into a cold sweat at the thought of conflict or controversy.
Pass the baton pleaseโ€ฆyouโ€™re an embarrassment
#auspol

11.12.2025 05:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 70    ๐Ÿ” 30    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Adult content creator banned from Bali after studio raid involving Australians A high-profile British adult content creator will be banned from Bali for 10 years after police raided a "studio" on the island, in which 14 Australians were found.

You must leave now, take what you need, you think will last
But whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fast
Yonder stands the schoolies no sign of mum
Crying like a fire in the sun
Look out the saints are cominโ€™ through
And itโ€™s all over now, Bonnie Blue www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

11.12.2025 05:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

even Jake ain't buyin' it

11.12.2025 05:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œTrumpโ€™s legally dubious tariffs have harvested hundreds of billions of $ from American companies and customers, despite the presidentโ€™s claims that foreign countries are paying them. Now some companies want that money back.โ€

Of course Trumpโ€™s tariffs are illegal. Theyโ€™re also economically moronic.

11.12.2025 05:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 379    ๐Ÿ” 102    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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NACC Inspector Furness states the obvious while Brereton obfuscates - Michael West Today's Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting examining the performance of the NACC made it clear that Paul Brereton just doesn't get it.

NACC has no cred, nor chair Brereton, but unless both major parties move to fix it, Australia stuck with it for another year. @kimwingerei.bsky.social #whatsthescam Brereton hearing today
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/nacc-inspect...

11.12.2025 04:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 123    ๐Ÿ” 42    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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the label seems apt #snake

11.12.2025 03:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Water thieves forced to pay $558,000 Jindalee Road Wines and its former manager have been penalised $558,000 for illegally tapping into an irrigation pipeline and stealing water.

this Xmas don't buy Jindalee wines www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

11.12.2025 03:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

yet Linda insists she's the victim, so confusing

11.12.2025 03:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

well said

11.12.2025 03:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

try harder!

11.12.2025 02:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Of course he did

Australians have given up. There is no trust in the NACC or Labor for their betrayal in deliberately creating an institution that feeds bureaucrats and denies justice

Weโ€™ll find that after weโ€™ve destroyed the duopoly

11.12.2025 00:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 33    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The NACC Commissioner is a Scott Morrison level disastrous appointment!

11.12.2025 01:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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