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I'm just here for the comedy. The tragedy of the world we live in is too overwhelming to contemplate anymore. Will follow anyone who makes me laugh. I've been known to write poetry of sorts.....I do not answer DM's. Joined Bluesky 9/11/24
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In an open letter to the Governor-General, John Maycock implores the reconsideration of Scott Morrison for the country's highest honour. Scott Morrison is not worthy of awards or honours ~ John Maycock independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

Jackboots on the ground in LA? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

by Alan Austin.....

With the U.S. pulling back and China fumbling, the EU and India are stepping up as new leaders in a post-tariff world order. ~ Craig Hill EU and India emerge as superpowers amid Trump tariffs independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

A year of government inaction on regional bank closures has left rural Australians without answers or services. ~ Dale Webster Regional Australians still waiting on bank reforms independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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While MPs take a welcome break after the fire and fury of the May election campaign, the economy is ticking over nicely. Jobs, inflation and luxury spending all keep setting records ~ Alan Austin

In the interests of full disclosure, the admin of IA feels obliged to inform the public that earlier this year it entered into a financial transaction with corporate mining interests. DISCLAIMER: Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting makes deal with IA independentaustralia.net/business/bus...

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The decision to put an ex-forestry minister in charge of environmental protection shows this Government will put industry above all else. ~ Sue Arnold New environment minister a win for industry but a loss for environment independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

A woman has been voted leader of the Liberal Party, but will Sussan Ley listen to voters and "modernise" the party, and is her gender a breakthrough for women? @michellepini.bsky.social independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

“Emoluments Force One” is a vehicle for foreign powers to attempt to influence the White House Maybe we should rename the Emoluments Clause to the Skeezy Clause—I discussed @thebeat.msnbc.com

With the U.S. steadily descending into political chaos and social decline, Australia's independence has never been more important. Australian independence beckons as U.S. decays ~ Bevan Ramsden and Andrew Fullarton

The new Labor Government can now push forward with more economically responsible reforms for Australians. ~ Stephen Koukoulas Labor’s win is good news for the economy independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

While Australia has its share of problems, the economic, political and social struggles of Haiti remind us that we are indeed the Lucky Country. World turns its back on Haiti's desperate plight ~ Mark Beeson independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

OK, this is wild. In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them. It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*. What the HELL? 1/

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I've been moving house! Never again!

Secrecy around Australia's wildlife management has been given a disturbing precedent after more than 1,000 koalas were shot in Victoria. ~ Sue Arnold @suearnold.bsky.social More than a thousand koalas shot in aerial operation independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

Investigations editor Ross Jones takes a closer look at Clive Palmer's latest indulgence, Trumpet of Patriots. Clive Palmer's Trumpets blowing nothing but hot air ~ Ross Jones independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

Australian states could have green, urban and citizen-centred cities just like Amsterdam in future. ~ Paul Budde Bridging continents: How Amsterdam's vision can power Australia’s future independentaustralia.net/business/bus...

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From trench warfare to football, the 2025 Federal Election bears all the strategy and brutality of adversarial conflicts on the battle or sports fields. 'Game on' as the 2025 Election battle escalates ~ John Longhurst independentaustralia.net/life/life-di...

@hcrichardson.bsky.social So powerful, I cried...

A government that favours only one group will marginalise everyone else – men included. ~ Zayda Dollie @zaydadollie.bsky.social Dutton's actions aren't for men or women — they're for Dutton independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

Australia’s most respected pollster @kossamaras.bsky.social has Labor on 54.5%. Dutton and the LNP will need a miracle now to even hold Labor to minority government.

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Today's Friday Funny right on the "Mark"! CARTOONS: Dutton dogged by dipping polls ~ Mark David

IA's catalogue of major reasons Peter Dutton should never be prime minister is now at 95 big fat whopping reasons. @michellepini.bsky.social independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

Sometimes it's not about politics, social issues or saving the world. Sometimes we just need an inspiring story, like that of Bruce the chook. Let's hear it for Bruce, the little chook who could ~ Rosemary Sorensen

Look at this sweet, innocent baby —small, scared, utterly alone in a courtroom. No lawyer. No protection. No justice. Trump cut legal aid for migrant children, tearing away their last lifeline. They say they care about families. But this? This is sanctioned cruelty. @myvoicemychoice.bsky.social

#DailyKos #TimCampbell #Counterpoint #NationalSecurity #PeteHegseth

Props to whoever created this ginormous sign in the middle of nowhere-

Great birthday card. Question is: What would Intelligent Life Forms want with these two?( my apologies to the artist for not sharing your name as this is a repost without original reference)