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As sick & crude as it gets. Catholics Bureaucrats #Murdoch harass victims of #childabuse by #paedophile priests & add to trauma victims have borne for all their lives. DSS shares legal letters that help silence #church victims www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au

My thoughts today are with #PopeFrancis who is critically ill. He is the most genuine & sincere Pope of my lifetime who identifies with humanity in a way that no other Pope has ever done.

In this weeks podcast we debated whether interest rate cut will cause #Election2025 to be won or lost. I said NO. A cut makes mortgage holders a little happier but #pensioners get upset because their term deposits earn them less interest. Reaction balances out.

We are about to see #Trump leave #NATO & ignore European Community while forming new trade & defence alliance with Russia & Saudi Arabia. It is a move that will change our world significantly. Note that Saudi's hosted #Ukraine Peace Conference.

Australia has new political party called TRUMPET OF PATRIOTS founded by #Palmer who claims he is carrying spear for #Trump in Australia's #Election2025. He says #Dutton is not conservative. We are about to find out how many Australian voters are Trumpites.

Been at Thompson Institute University of Sunshine Coast today. Am Adjunct Professor there helping with development of research & education programs re #dementia especially factors that bring it on early such as lack of sleep, poor diet, scarce physical & mental exercise, depression, loneliness etc.

Rarely do I praise #Trump but he must be given credit for attempting to end invasion of #Ukraine by #Russia even though he is going about it in very strange way. Neither Biden nor NATO did this.

Well done Treasurer Jim Chalmers for creating economic conditions that enabled #RBA to drop interest rates.

Its Adolph Hitler all over again. #Trump has just banned a best selling book by Julianne Moore as he says it praises #transgender people. American and world leaders are appeasing him just as Neville Chamberlain did in 1930's.

Thank you Peggy. Any #Bluesky follower who would like to listen to my podcast each week should just go to google and type in Old Everald and Young James talk Politics. Will take you straight to our site. Enjoy an informative chat.

Media says a summit of #Trump allies will be held in London soon and that #TonyAbbott will lead Australian delegation. Some of our #Church leaders will be there too. Am wondering if the preservation of #democracy will be on agenda & if the holy spirit will guide our Church reps.

Polls say #PeterDutton is headed for election victory. While it is true he is gaining ground it is still likely he will lose some more seats to #Independents. I reckon #Election2025 is a wide open battle.

MY SISTER VIVIENNE AND ANNE OF GREEN GABLES everaldcompton.com/2025/02/16/m...

My Sunday reflection at #Church today is about EGO. #Trump is prime example of EGO gone wrong. So are #Putin and #Modi. EGO never produces a good result. Just visions of grandeur for those cherish it.

USA Vice President #JDVance made very juvenile speech in #Europe. He is a perfect example of why #Trump era will never MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN as they have no idea how to work with humanity beyond their dark world of thuggery and greed.

Wise thing for #Trump #Putin to do first of all will be to arrange with #Zelensky for total ceasefire while permanent peace treaty is negotiated. Problem is that neither Trump nor Putin has ever displayed any wisdom.

Many Americans will now die from lack of medical services as result of #Kennedy becoming #Health Secretary. Irresponsible appointment by #Trump. Senate Confirms Kennedy, a Prominent Vaccine Skeptic, as Health Secretary www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/u...

On my way to meeting number 23 at #Parliament in Canberra before I head to airport & hope that #Qantas may get me home today. Have had a worthwhile 3 days even though every Member knows this is last day this Parliament will sit before #Election2025 & many are aware they may not be returning.

After 15 meetings at #Parliament in Canberra I am convinced there will be no such thing as a safe seat in #Election2025. I cannot find any consensus on who will win. Even the most experienced #politicians differ widely in their views.

Worst scenario for any Aussie is to reach #retirement in poor health & not own your home. #Poverty is the only game in town. Most retirees who rent live in poverty. Here’s how boosting rent assistance could help lift them out of it theconversation.com/most-retiree...

WHEN YOU REACH AGE EIGHTY IT'S TIME TO START WRITING BOOKS. everaldcompton.com/2025/02/09/w...

Trial of #SamKerr is a farce as well as being huge waste of Court time and public money. All because a little wimp of a #police officer cried when someone called him names.

In today's podcast Young James & I hone in on impact of #Trump on #Election2025 in Australia. How many Trumpites are among our voters? Based on hard core of No to Voice I reckon it is 1 in 3. If #Dutton runs as Australia's Trump does this give him pathway to victory? How does #Albo respond?

Invasion of #Gaza by #Netanyahu to remove Hamas has been huge failure. Every time hostages released they have been escorted by #Hamas guys in battle gear. Whenever Israel kills one of them a new recruit comes out of desert answering call from Allah to fight to death. They will do so forever.

They're all murderers & should spend the rest of their lives in jail. @everaldatlarge.bsky.social #Toowomba #Queensland Anyone who denies a #Diabetic their insulin & then sits there & watches them die is a murderer, full stop. No doubts about it !

Oligarchs of #Maga who control #Trump told him to close USA Aid worldwide. They 'forgot' to tell him that 20000 Aid workers are employed by private corporations contracted by Congress. Most of those corporations will go bankrupt.

Our #Parliament is about to pass hate laws re #religion etc. May we ask that they also pass laws jailing MP's for abusive language they use at question time and during elections. They set an appalling example to society.

Cheering #China once more. Gradually replacing #USA as worlds most influential nation. In freezing foreign aid, the US leaves people to die – and allows China to come to the rescue theconversation.com/in-freezing-...

Trump’s team is already walking back from this incendiary madness. Libs left flailing supporting this monstrosity #auspol www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

Oligarchs who created #MAGA & used #Trump to gain them power are now telling him to make insane policies that will bring on his downfall & make #Vance President as he can better sell their plans. Riviera in Gaza & Aid Agency Assault Capture Trump Vision of U.S. Power www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...

It is impossible not to conclude that #Trump has dementia. His proposal that USA should take over #Gaza, remove all its citizens to Jordan and Egypt, then create new nation of people from all around the world, is on the brink of lunacy.

Hypocrisy of #Trump is immense. He has closed borders of #USA to stop immigrants but asks Jordan & Egypt to open theirs to take all residents of #Gaza.

A must read from the smartest Australian.

It is clear #Rubio is totally out of depth as USA Secretary of State. Frightened little guy who won't even smile because he will not look tough enough. Majority of #Trump team exactly the same. Rubio Blames ‘Insubordination’ for Changes at Aid Agency www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...

Good morning - if you'd like to join me for parliament, the Australia Institute Live parliamentary blog soft launch is happening here - live.australiainstitute.org.au It is still in its infancy (born today!) and I am a nervous new parent fueled by coffee and insecurity, but come join!

When #Trump meets #Netanyahu at White House this week a convicted felon will meet a mass murderer & they will bestow their love and care upon us all so long as we toe the line and do exactly what they want without question. Real sick guys.

We will all survive #Trump and his #tariffs. I dont intend to sell a single share and will work to help Australia have a prosperous beyond USA. Let's leave Americans behind and lock in our future with Asia.

Sunday gives us opportunity to plan our contribution to creating better world. I spend my time at #Church doing just that. Lots of challenges ahead this week,

open.spotify.com/episode/5jMe... @everaldatlarge.bsky.social and i on this week's podcast talk about the callous disaster response of donald trump, rfk jr, and we give praise to jim chalmers listen in and have your say #auspol #auspol2025

Good piece by Barry Jones. Good citizens dont get involved in politics any more. Just people who early in life train to be professional #politicians but never struggle to pay bills Case for bravery & frankness in #politics www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topi... via @thesaturdaypaper.com.au

All the words of holy praise spoken at funeral of #George Pell were lies. #CatholicChurch must now revoke them.

#4Corners on Monday evening is looking at the decline of the two major parties #auspol > youtu.be/-kF2FSKa8mI?...