David Hardaker

Donald clapped clapped hands 'til Vladdy came home - THE POLITICS The self-described dealmaker-in-chief was screwed over by the seductive Vlad the conqueror — and that was just the red-hot-carpet welcome. It got worse.

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As Gazans starve, evangelicals feed the world BS - THE POLITICS God forbid that skeletal Palestinians have only a US-Israel foundation's food aid to rely on. It's a sure bet the Lord would not be pleased when they end up dead or wounded.

I was raised in the Church, became a Sunday School Teacher, & sang in the choir.

I parted ways w/ religion because, to me, it's not logical. That said, I have religious friends, & they're *good* people.

None are Evangelicals.

From @davidhardaker.bsky.social

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Greens must blow AUKUS out of the water - THE POLITICS With an 'opposition' that's as useful as deckhands on a submarine, it's up to David Shoebridge and co to fight the good fight against a deal that's sinking fast.

With an 'opposition' that's as useful as deckhands on a submarine, it's up to David Shoebridge and co to fight the good fight against a deal that's sinking fast.
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Greens must blow AUKUS out of the water - THE POLITICS With an 'opposition' that's as useful as deckhands on a submarine, it's up to David Shoebridge and co to fight the good fight against a deal that's sinking fast.

@davidhardaker.bsky.social:

"Where are Australia’s billions going? ...We are entitled to wonder how it is that four years on, the rules of engagement between the US and Australia might be upended with a view to serving American interests first."

#auspol
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Greens must blow AUKUS out of the water - THE POLITICS With an 'opposition' that's as useful as deckhands on a submarine, it's up to David Shoebridge and co to fight the good fight against a deal that's sinking fast.

major parties = duopoly. Can we just call it for what it is?
@davidhardaker.bsky.social
'They signify a defence pact between nations but become synonymous with the trashing of government process and a pact between the major parties to deny public accountability.'
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The party's over. Time to clean up the mess - THE POLITICS Voters massacred the Liberals and blood is still on the walls. They need not only mops but sturdy yard brooms to sweep out debris left by Abbott, Dutton and Morrison.

Q: why do so many of us think Australia is either/or, Lib v Lab, L v R? Can you pls write about the other duopoly 1/2 & why nothing will ever change for better if 2party system persists? cheers

@davidhardaker.bsky.social @gekko.bsky.social
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Who's red-faced over Trump? Hint: it's not Albo - THE POLITICS The media have whipped themselves up into a frenzy over our 'weak' PM and how much the Donald dislikes him. Good story. Shame it's not true.

The media have whipped themselves up into a frenzy over our 'weak' PM and how much the Donald dislikes him. Good story. Shame it's not true.
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Trust the ABC’s news? We need one major change. - THE POLITICS Truth be told, trust in the national broadcaster and other media is fragile, and Australians are entitled to know what journalists are paid for outside gigs, for what, and how much?

Truth be told, trust in the #ABC and other media is fragile, and Australians are entitled to know what journalists are paid for outside gigs, for what, and how much?
@davidhardaker.bsky.social
#Auspol

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On the wings of God's eagle, ScoMo flies again - THE POLITICS What would Jesus say about the most scorned and disparaged of Australia's former prime ministers being given the country's highest honour?

What would Jesus say about the most scorned and disparaged of Australia's former prime ministers being given the country's highest honour?
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From love rat to Musk rat ... Trump's latest frenemy - THE POLITICS The US president and the world's richest man have spectacularly fallen out, and the world is mesmerised by the maniacal repercussions.

The US president and the world's richest man have spectacularly fallen out, and the world is mesmerised by the maniacal repercussions.
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The Donald deals Albo all the trump cards - THE POLITICS The prime minister will be laughing all the way to the next election as the US president's hostile, erratic and madcap executive orders boost Labor into the stratosphere.

The prime minister will be laughing all the way to the next election as the US president's hostile, erratic and madcap executive orders boost Labor into the stratosphere.
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And now, the end is near ... Coalition faces the final curtain - THE POLITICS They did it their way ... and look where that got them. Never fear! Tony Abbott, director and producer of failure after failure, has come to the rescue.

They did it their way ... and look where that got them. Never fear! Tony Abbott, director and producer of failure after failure, has come to the rescue.
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May 3 crashes around us as the body count rises - THE POLITICS From the Liberals to the Nationals to the media, the 2025 election massacre keeps on claiming scalps. And watch out! Abbott’s about!

From the Liberals to the Nationals to the media, the 2025 election massacre keeps on claiming scalps. And watch out! Abbott’s about!
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Behind every Liberal loser stands Tony Abbott, hit man - THE POLITICS The former PM rose from Peter Dutton's ashes on Saturday night to propose the way forward for the dead, buried and cremated Libs: back to the future.

The former PM rose from Peter Dutton's ashes on Saturday night to propose the way forward for the dead, buried and cremated Libs: back to the future.
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Behind every Liberal loser stands Tony Abbott, hit man - THE POLITICS The former PM rose from Peter Dutton's ashes on Saturday night to propose the way forward for the dead, buried and cremated Libs: back to the future.

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Dutton sinks fast as his cock-ups engulf him - THE POLITICS The opposition leader is drowning not waving as his campaign gaffes and shocking errors of judgment scupper his campaign.

"Dutton’s decision to...reinstate Pezzullo if elected tells us a great deal about his judgment and why his campaign has gone off the rails:
he will happily remove 41,000 public servants but would bring back the one who broke the rules." @davidhardaker.bsky.social
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The think-tanks are killing democracy. Australia is next  - THE POLITICS The Coalition is policy-lite and hostile to the idea of government. Waiting in the wings are the right-wing groups, powered up and ready to fill the void.

"Australia may not be as far down the road of dismantling democracy as US but in both countries conservative think-tanks have gained more and more policy influence on right wing parties." @davidhardaker.bsky.social

Minor quibble:- not "conservative"; hard right.
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Pistol Pete shoots himself in the foot - THE POLITICS The opposition leader is leading the Coalition right down the gurgler as he lurches from one embarrassing cock-up to the next.

The opposition leader is leading the Coalition right down the gurgler as he lurches from one embarrassing cock-up to the next.
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A Bridget too far: all grit but no good solid dirt - THE POLITICS The Victorian National Party senator has more front than a charging rhino, but with little to back up the chutzpah.

The Victorian National Party senator has more front than a charging rhino, but with little to back up the chutzpah.
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Trump's US crashes and burns as Australia prizes democracy - THE POLITICS The chasm between what the two former allies consider shared values grows wider and deeper by the week.

"We need to pay attention when the Liberal leader wants to sack tens of thousands of govt workers or apes US attacks on DEI or adopts Trump-style attacks on 'weak' Albanese, while positioning himself as a strong man"
@davidhardaker.bsky.social on #TrumpLite Dutton
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US cock-up adds more awk to AUKUS - THE POLITICS How many stuff-ups and insults have to emanate from Trump's White House before politicians and military brass decide it's time to cut and run?

"Hegseth is Australia’s go-to man in Washington for the AUKUS pact.

...He’s the sort of defence leader you get when the president, in his addled way, likes the way you perform on Fox News.

...So when is enough enough?"

- by @davidhardaker.bsky.social

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The Right plays follow the leader ... into the Trump abyss - THE POLITICS It's clear that conservatives including Peter Dutton now embrace the dogma of a mad, bad and dangerous US president. How could they sink so low?

It's clear that conservatives including Peter Dutton now embrace the dogma of a mad, bad and dangerous US president. How could they sink so low?
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Turnbull raises hell. Marles goes to water  - THE POLITICS The defence minister fawns and grovels to his US counterpart, a completely unqualified man with a tarnished history, leaving it up to a former PM to kick American arse.

The defence minister fawns and grovels to his US counterpart, a completely unqualified man with a tarnished history, leaving it up to a former PM to kick American arse.
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Turnbull raises hell. Marles goes to water  - THE POLITICS The defence minister fawns and grovels to his US counterpart, a completely unqualified man with a tarnished history, leaving it up to a former PM to kick American arse.

"It is quite a moment when an Australian political leader has to justify airing his views about a Russia-friendly dictator running the US — but that’s what the ABC calls balance."

-- David Harkaker.

#auspol

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Turnbull raises hell. Marles goes to water  - THE POLITICS The defence minister fawns and grovels to his US counterpart, a completely unqualified man with a tarnished history, leaving it up to a former PM to kick American arse.

"Marles fawns over the likes of US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hesgeth! In fact he will happily pay Hegseth more due than Hegseth’s mother, who accused him of mistreating women for years."

⬇️
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Tony Abbott can finally shirtfront Putin - THE POLITICS Your time has come, mate. Give him the old what for. You know you want to.

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Question is will it be shirt fronting for Australia or his new home in UK as Mr expert on everything cruel?

Decisions, decisions: how to shelter from the Trump shitstorm - THE POLITICS Many Australians have lost faith in the US as an ally as the US president cosies up to Vladimir Putin. Is it time for Oz to think outside the box it finds itself locked into?

Many Australians have lost faith in the US as an ally as the US president cosies up to Vladimir Putin. Is it time for Oz to think outside the box it finds itself locked into?
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Foxy Lara, the newest star in Trump's galaxy - THE POLITICS The president’s daughter-in-law has the big names lining up for their time in the sun with the highly skilled interviewer hired by Rupert purely for her talent.

The president’s daughter-in-law has the big names lining up for their time in the sun with the highly skilled interviewer hired by Rupert purely for her talent.

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Foxy Lara, the newest star in Trump's galaxy - THE POLITICS The president’s daughter-in-law has the big names lining up for their time in the sun with the highly skilled interviewer hired by Rupert purely for her talent.

The president’s daughter-in-law has the big names lining up for their time in the sun with the highly skilled interviewer hired by Rupert purely for her talent.

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The president’s daughter-in-law has the big names lining up for their time in the sun with the highly skilled interviewer hired by Rupert purely for her talent.
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