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savtastern

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Writer, musician, former teacher, defender of human rights, trade union official till I retired, LGBTQ activist, living in Aotearoa New Zealand, supporter of left wing politics. No DMs.

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PM Luxon confirms NZ won't be joining Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza | Stuff.co.nz
YouTube video by Stuff PM Luxon confirms NZ won't be joining Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza | Stuff.co.nz

Delighted that Aotearoa New Zealand has made the right decision. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq1k...

02.02.2026 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

What a wonderful blue ribbon. Was that deliberate?

06.12.2025 03:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beyond disgusted to learn that Trump and his cronies refuse to commemorate World Aids Day. Disgusted but not surprised. It just gets worse.

27.11.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Reading Trump's Truth Social post (trashing Mamdani) I am puzzled by the part that reads "...as a Communist, this once great city has ZERO chance of success..." That is taking personification to extremes! (And yes. I am a compulsive grammarian.)

04.11.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just curious. I may not be a mathematician but it is hard to grasp how Trump is going to lower the price of some medications by several hundred %. Does that mean people can buy them and get some free cash as well?

10.10.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why does JD Vance always look so disapproving?! He seems incapable of smiling. That is, when he deigns to appear at all.

02.10.2025 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I laugh whenever I see her name because in Aotearoa New Zealand where I live "kai" means "food" or "to eat".

27.09.2025 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
First of hey illegally deport citizens, then they unleash ICE to terrorize communities. Now they’ve got the National Guard in L.A. to silence protesters.

This isn’t about law and order.

This is what authoritarianism looks like.

First of hey illegally deport citizens, then they unleash ICE to terrorize communities. Now they’ve got the National Guard in L.A. to silence protesters. This isn’t about law and order. This is what authoritarianism looks like.

#Pinks #ProudBlue

You are exactly correct #JasmineCrockett - it HAS got to be stopped πŸ’―

26.09.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 618    πŸ” 292    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 0
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IT’S ALL NATIVE LAND!

01.09.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 28789    πŸ” 5492    πŸ’¬ 494    πŸ“Œ 209

Why is Trump often interviewed on board his aircraft? He looks as though he needs the door frame to prop himself up, and the sound quality is dreadful. Thank goodness for subtitles!

01.08.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
MSN

www.msn.com/en-nz/news/n...

01.08.2025 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why does the term quisling keep coming to mind?
😑

03.07.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Listening to Trump's indecisive comments about what he should do about Iran reminds me of the jandal. For those who do not already know, the jandal is known in many countries as a flip-flop.

18.06.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Their unpredictable behaviour means that they should not be relied on in dangerous situations like staircases or sporting activities like golf. They quickly become scruffy so are completely unsuitable for formal occasions.

18.06.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Jandals are sometimes decorated with pretty beads or gemstones. There are drawbacks - the upper thong can break under stress, the flexible sole can bend under your foot, and they are likely to trip you up on occasion.

18.06.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A favourite wardrobe item in Aotearoa New Zealand is the jandal, also called a thong. It is designed for casual footwear on the beach or in other informal settings. The jandal consists of a rubber or synthetic sole and a thin upper thong that fits between the toes.

18.06.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Did I really just hear that on CNN? Gershon Baskin saying that Trump is the ONLY person who can bring about a resolution in the Gaza conflict, something that will ensure he gets his Nobel Prize?

08.06.2025 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Spread the love and acceptance #pridemonth

03.06.2025 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 19922    πŸ” 14845    πŸ’¬ 362    πŸ“Œ 712

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03.06.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 233    πŸ” 115    πŸ’¬ 65    πŸ“Œ 17

Thanks for including me.

02.06.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Conversation between me (Aotearoa New Zealand) and my New York cousin.

Me: Dreadful headline. A child has been murdered in the next street here.

Cousin: Time to worry when news like that no longer makes the front page.

02.06.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Try as I might, I could not get a clear view of the spring that held his head in place and allowed it to nod so enthusiastically. I was hoping he would open his mouth as well so someone could aim a ping-pong ball at it. Who knows, they might have scored a hit and won a maga cap.

25.05.2025 08:32 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

It was fascinating to watch the body language of Mike Johnson as he and Trump were promoting the Big Ugly Bill. Johnson alternated between gazing adoringly at his Idol and nodding his head seriously as he listened attentively to the Idol's utterances.

25.05.2025 08:32 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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25.04.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 175    πŸ” 84    πŸ’¬ 47    πŸ“Œ 11

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19.04.2025 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 682    πŸ” 324    πŸ’¬ 172    πŸ“Œ 29

Chag Pesach Sameach!

13.04.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You forgot Barbie
Leavitt

12.04.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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12.04.2025 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1199    πŸ” 582    πŸ’¬ 387    πŸ“Œ 34

I did that too!

11.04.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0