Troy’s Voice

I gave up on Churchill-like flights of oratory in my response to a commenter’s reply on my video about Pete Hegseth. In the end, I preferred descending into crudeness. I’m just not in the mood 😛 #petehegseth #hegseth #masculinity #commentssection

It’s taken me 24 hours to work out why I find Pete Hegseth’s address to the military to be so embarrassing. Wbu? #petehegseth #hegseth #donaldtrump #embarrassing

Donald Trump has gone too far this time! (And, sadly, this is what international relations have become). #donaldtrump #media #johnlyons #abc #abcnews #fourcorners

The Power of kindness. More than ever, we need more people like Bishop Pat Power (1942-2025). A small tribute. #patpower #bishoppower #rip

I simply want nothing to do with people or businesses promoting or endorsing the sentiments expressed by the “March for Australia” crowd. It’s personal. Others can do what they want to do, but I’m sticking with the values I grew up with. #immigration #values #aussie

Brace yourself, USA, things are only going to get worse. Here’s why. #usa #donaldtrump

Yes, #MAGA, you ARE paying the costs of Trump’s #tariffs. And is Donald Trump turning socialist? 😮 #trump #donaldtrump #post #auspost

If Donald Trump really wants to get to heaven, he should try charity over malice. #donaldtrump #smithsonian #woke #heaven

The level of confidence in this reply I have received sits humorously uncomfortably with the accuracy of its assertions. #usa #australia #commentssection #aussietok

Trump voters will probably cheer on Donald Trump’s recent acts. The rest of us look on in despair. #donaldtrump #maga #usa

My thoughts are with those marching for #Palestine today. I mark it by providing this rebuttal of a genuine, but flawed, defence of #Israel that I have received.

Have Australians lost their sense of identity? Have we fawned so much to the USA that we have become like them? This comment from a fellow Aussie has me wondering 🤔 #commentssection #aussietok #maga

These comments overnight from the USA have made me feisty this morning. I am assuming at least 2 of the 3 commenters would accept the label “MAGA”? But I don’t want to besmirch anyone who I’ve inadvertently misunderstood—eg, I cannot understand how someone can be MAGA *and* a Doctor Who fan.

Israelis condemn the government of Israel for prolonging the “war” in Gaza. #gaza #israel #palestine

I don’t understand how Trump supporters see Trump as a strong man when Trump consistently gives way to Putin 🤷‍♂️ #ukraine #russia #donaldtrump #putin

I didn’t realise Putin’s Russia has kidnapped 20,000 children from Ukraine. This makes Trump’s fawning to Putin all the more repellent. #trump #putin #ukraine

What happened when Trump met Putin in Alaska? What happened to the art of the deal? #donaldtrump #putin #russia #ukraine

In the news this morning: warnings for #Trump supporters and a plea to friends of #Israel.

Some comments I have received about the pro-Palestinian march yesterday, and about other pro-Palestinian sentiment, go beyond the pale, and must be called out. Some comments are vile; others are just un-Australian. #gaza #israel #palestine #commentssection Edited version of longer vid.

Some disappointments, but mostly pride, arising from yesterday’s powerful stand for humanity. #gaza #palestine #marchforhumanity #sydney #aussietok

All quotes from Sydney Morning Herald, 4 August 2025.

I’m thinking of calling these feisty #news updates “The Daily Troybune”. There’s something in today’s update for everyone, from protests against #Israel over #Gaza, #Trump’s latest firing, and a catchy chant about Mark Kenny’s column.

No one delivers news like me! #donaldtrump #defence #pharmaceuticalbenefitsscheme #russia #ukraine #wisdomteeth

Some Americans make comments that seem so other-worldly to me. Donald Trump poses a threat to them and to many others. The best way to counteract that threat is to think independently, critically, and not so insularly. #donaldtrump #usa

My anger and despair at Israeli propaganda taken as truth. I’m sorry for being vague. But I fear being more specific. #israel #gaza #palestine

Even Israeli soldiers and generals are turning their backs on Netanyahu. From the Telegraph, London, reprinted in the Sydney Morning Herald. #israel #gaza #palestine #netanyahu

This is my retelling of a standout opinion piece by Sean Kelly in today’s Sydney Morning Herald on #Israel and #Palestine.

It will be an irony among many ironies if Israel’s actions lead to the recognition of a Palestinian State. Kudos to Bob Carr and Miriam Margoyles via Big Issue UK for continuing to speak up. #israel #gaza #palestine #miriammargolyes #bigissueuk

As I have said, I do not want to be talking about #Israel and #Gaza. But attempts to shut down people with insults just make me want to speak louder. #commentssection

It seems, finally, the tide is turning against the Israeli government. #gaza #palestine #israel

On #Gaza, I simply report the #news that comes across my desk. I cite my sources, which anyone can seek out. Do not direct any vitriol, whataboutism, or warmongering to me, please. #palestine #israel