A malignant narcissist like Trump must be dealt with firmly. Malcolm Turnbull is right. Our current political leaders must understand that sycophancy and subservience only encourages more bullying. Unfortunately they seem programmed to kowtow. #auspol - ThreadSky

mrrexpatrick.bsky.social • 2 days ago

A malignant narcissist like Trump must be dealt with firmly. Malcolm Turnbull is right. Our current political leaders must understand that sycophancy and subservience only encourages more bullying. Unfortunately they seem programmed to kowtow. #auspol

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albertinaus.bsky.social•2 days ago

The ABC talking up Ferguson after Mal embarrassed her.

nahyahnah.bsky.social•1 day ago

Can we revoke AUKUS, Pine gap and the US military at a 2 to 1 in the NT?

sharonrmecfs.bsky.social•17 hours ago

Canadians 🇨🇦 see Trump as a fraudster rapist sociopath.
He will never get the respect he craves, so he wants to crush us.

pokeuintheye.bsky.social•1 day ago

Its all about how its done, we cant use the nuclear option straight away, it has to be proportionate.

boganwankenobi.bsky.social•2 days ago

Turnbull would know something about subservience. He was, in fact, a weak and ineffective leader who sold out on all his principles for a shot at the big chair he'd always coveted. And for what, to allow the far right of his party to dictate terms to him? Most disappointing PM of my lifetime.

pokeuintheye.bsky.social•1 day ago

Lets not forget it was murdoch who controlled it all with propaganda just like he has got tronald dump elected in the us

boganwankenobi.bsky.social•1 day ago

Murdoch only controls things when you roll over and let him. Andrews here in Victoria gave him the finger pretty hard for a long time and did fine. And Turnbull is doing it post parliament. He was just too chickenshit to do it when it mattered.

pokeuintheye.bsky.social•1 day ago

When Australians finaly realise that murdoch is responsible for trump being in power they might finaly realise that murdoch is the scourge of the 20th century and beyond

boganwankenobi.bsky.social•1 day ago

He's a cancer on democracy. Always has been. Hopefully his malevolent arse will be dead soon. At which point Lachlan will be rolled by his siblings in the blink of an eye and we might just see some changes in their disinformation and propaganda work.

pokeuintheye.bsky.social•1 day ago

The die is cast, christian nationlists and fascists have taken power and now we are on our own.

pokeuintheye.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yes and he learnt just how deep his control is, and now he is trying to make amends as far as i can see...yep andrews did give him the finger but nothing has changed.

boganwankenobi.bsky.social•1 day ago

Turnbull wasn't rolling over for Murdoch at the time. I stand by what I said. He wanted to be PM so badly that he did it despite knowing the fash in his party were going to force his hand. If he had any principles at all he'd have stood up to them or not taken the job on their terms.

pokeuintheye.bsky.social•1 day ago

This all might be correct i have no argument for his motives, but we are in a much more grave situation and now he is speaking the truth and thats what matters.

ericbanana.bsky.social•2 days ago

Exactly … and Marles or Dutton are not the answer.

Seeing Marles with Hegseth was just downright embarrassing for our great nation.

mousemc.bsky.social•2 days ago

Will be be #RollOverAlbo or will we see some spine from Albo? That is the question?

princelysum.bsky.social•2 days ago

He's being very careful. I'd watch things play out a bit more.

mousemc.bsky.social•2 days ago

He has been playing small target for the entire term and its sooo frustrating.

princelysum.bsky.social•1 day ago

But also achieving things quietly

sygent.bsky.social•2 days ago

Don't hold your breath!

petermclarty.bsky.social•2 days ago

Sadly, she never got back to AUKUS.

Turnbull is spot on with this one. The fact that he got the Australian exemption last time would be in part why Trump had had a go.

Trump lost the deal

mi6007.bsky.social•2 days ago

Well, they are 2 idiotic rat's, 1 extremely rightly wing the other moderate, out side of power looking for political recognition, probably wants to became next US Australian ambassador, less chance now i believe lost 50% opportunity

xena-warrior.bsky.social•2 days ago

Totally agree. I hope Australia stands its ground. I also hope we are protected from Trump-like politicians by compulsory voting!

davideasdown.bsky.social•2 days ago

Yes, he has consistently called Trump out, and that provides some succour to Americans who are afraid to speak out. Australia will have to wear this unavoidable tariff thing anyway, even though it is clearly infantile/ridiculous and based on fixations and fundamental misunderstandings of economics.

rajtham.bsky.social•2 days ago

@teamlabouruk.bsky.social

ruleoflawlessness.bsky.social•2 days ago

I was "raised" by a malignant narcissist with psychopathy and I survived her. They should call me for tips

aniblax.bsky.social•2 days ago

The rollovers seem to be concerned about consequences. But there’s going to be consequences whichever way we go. Trump is selfish and unreliable. Dignity is the only way forward.

sallydickson.bsky.social•2 days ago

It isn't easy but can be done. Subservience isn't the way to do it. Strength and determination is.

nevillebarnes.bsky.social•2 days ago

Ahhh, the good old days when politicians would call out ill-considered & biased questions. Ferguson was truly flustered. Good times!

nevillebarnes.bsky.social•2 days ago

I much prefer Turnbull’s intelligent insights than Abbott’s sweaty belligerence. Shirtfronting is just another bully tactic. Trump is vulnerable through his weak intellect & flawed character.

gillythedog.bsky.social•2 days ago

I think you know Rex, but can’t say at the moment, that there’s no way an ex PM in these circumstances would not have run this by the Govt. This is the countries pre emptive without saying it

sygent.bsky.social•2 days ago

Yes! a congo line of Sycophants..

agpat.bsky.social•2 days ago

Our so called political leaders are far too diplomatic & pretentious. Their advisors & lobbyists are far too careful and defensive in the face of Trump's brutal program. This is war, a trade war & they need to wake up to this fact & fairly soon, or else we will be dragged down the rabbit hole.

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