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6. End of Gaza ceasefire.

10.10.2025 09:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Incoming:
1. Tantrum
2. Random tariffs on Norway
3. Announcement of "Trump Peace Medal" awarded by President Trump to Donald J. Trump
4. Large, gaudy ceremony for the presentation
5. Announcement of work commencing on adding Trump to Mt. Rushmore.

10.10.2025 09:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Join Ice
YouTube video by Jesse Welles Join Ice

This.
youtu.be/OjGHf7OvglM?...

08.08.2025 07:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

North played in a prelim, a couple of years later traded out a bunch of experience, and then had a few years of pain. AFL gave them a very nice assistance package. So I can see why Weagles are asking for something similar. Don't think they'll get it this year, unless Harley goes.

03.08.2025 05:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

ABC reporter who flew on an aerial food drop into Gaza sd Israeli authorities forbad aerial photography because the shots wd illustrate the extent of damage to region.

Israel has barred foreign journalists from Gaza while its IDF knocks off as many Gazan journalists as it can get in its sights.

31.07.2025 00:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 47    ๐Ÿ” 34    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
First Speech -  Basem Abdo MP | Member for Calwell VIC
YouTube video by Australian House of Representatives Official First Speech - Basem Abdo MP | Member for Calwell VIC

outstanding speech youtu.be/TqgbbA1tWCI?...

29.07.2025 11:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Trump's declaration to release the Epstein grand jury testimony is more prevarication. Pay attention to what he said in his statement. The word "pertinent" hangs heavily.

There's no chance anything relating to Trump will be in the curated testimony Bondi releases.

And it isn't the 'files'.

18.07.2025 03:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I hope the Lattouf decision gives other board members decision makers around the country serious pause in the future.
Political opinions are still legal in this country. Facts and criticism about horrific human rights violations should be supported, not punished.

25.06.2025 01:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 925    ๐Ÿ” 243    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 21    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
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Live: Antoinette Lattouf wins unlawful termination case against ABC The Federal Court found the ABC contravened the Fair Work Act by terminating journalist Antoinette Lattouf's employment, for reasons "including that she held a political opinion opposing the Israeli m...

Perhaps this can be the impetus for institutional change at Auntie. I doubt it, but one can hope.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...

25.06.2025 01:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

But... there's only one of them.

24.06.2025 02:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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CDC vaccine advisers to vote on thimerosal in flu shots at first meeting of new panel | CNN A newly posted agenda for next weekโ€™s meeting of the just-appointed group of outside vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes a discussion and vote on thimerosal ...

1/5
๐Ÿšจ New item quietly added to the CDC ACIP agenda: a vote on thimerosal in flu shots.

Let's talk about why this worries us ๐Ÿงต

TL;DR: Thimerosal is safe. This debate was settled decades ago. Reopening it signals a shift toward disinfo-driven policy...and thatโ€™s dangerous.

20.06.2025 15:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 517    ๐Ÿ” 193    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 22    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9
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This week at Pissweak World. Come see our military parade!

15.06.2025 02:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

imagine the having a police officer look at you, point a gun at you and intentionally shoot you, only for your own employer to say that you were 'caught in the crossfire'

09.06.2025 03:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 143    ๐Ÿ” 47    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A broken state.

09.06.2025 03:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Under "Amoco" - might want to consider saying "petrol (gas) stations" for our American friends.

08.06.2025 07:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

At least 1916 ALP/Greens voters preferenced Wilson.

Likely ALP/Greens preferences would be closer to 2500 (will find this out at some point). More than 10% of ALP/Greens voters for some reason figured Wilson would be a better representative than Zoe Daniel.

Hard to fathom.

31.05.2025 05:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Goldstein.

First preferences to centre/left leaning (Zoe Daniel, ALP, Greens): 59665 votes.

First preferences to right leaning (Tim Wilson, ONP, ToP, Libertarian): 56008.

If preferences went 100% as expected, Daniel would have won by 3657 votes. Instead loses by just 175.

31.05.2025 05:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

AEC just updated - Wilson by 128, but 86 envelopes still to process.

20.05.2025 06:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Or LNP could form coalition with either Libs or Nats to become the opposition. Imagine that - LNP and Nats form opposition and the Libs sit on the sidelines!

Or LNP could split, with some going to Libs, some to Nats, and then, I got no idea how it ends up.

20.05.2025 02:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As it stands:

Liberal 18 seats
Liberal National (QLD) 16 seats
National 9 seats
CLP (NT) 0 seats

If the coalition completely breaks, then Libs become the opposition with 18 members - everyone gets a portfolio!!

20.05.2025 02:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So what happens with the LNP in QLD?

20.05.2025 02:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Around 3000 envelopes haven't been returned (again according to AEC), and today is last day for them to be received. Best hope is that a big chunk of that 3000 get delivered to AEC in the remaining few hours.

16.05.2025 02:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hunger strike
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#Gaza #Israel

15.05.2025 03:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 103    ๐Ÿ” 46    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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The variance in the Caulfield south booth voting is wild. 2 booths heavily favour Zoe, the other two just as heavy in favour of Timmy. Elsternwick booths favour Zoe, though there has been a swing away in one booth.

14.05.2025 06:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yep, was looking at this, which I can only assume is the best indication of what votes are left. But would be very happy if there's more. I'm in Goldstein, and Libs have spent a fortune on getting Wilson re-elected, would be hilarious if it all backfires.

14.05.2025 05:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looks to be about 1900 left to count, would need to go 64% for Zoe for her to win. Most of the remainder are Absent and Pre-poll votes, which are favouring her, but not by enough I think.

14.05.2025 05:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also worth noting, that at least 2000 (out of 23000) Labor and Greens voters have preferenced Wilson over Zoe. Unbelievable.

13.05.2025 05:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

664 now

13.05.2025 04:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nothing much to share. Was present when a local asked him why he was wearing teal instead of Liberal blue, and he cracked it. Claimed the colour hadn't changed.

08.05.2025 08:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He doesn't like it when that is pointed out to him either.

07.05.2025 08:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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