dave mickel-quintuple vaxxed baby.

Anyone but Trump. Dutton is a thug. 5 times vaccinated and feeling great.

[Deborah Lyttle @lyttle_deb9361]

Do her admirers know she’s fleecing them? She makes out she’s there for the battlers while she’s pocketing 💲💲💲💲and hanging out with mining moguls and presidents

[New Direction AFRICA @Its_ereko]

🚨 US Disrepects Africa’s Top Referee: Somalia Welcomes Him Home as a National Hero

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan—2025 Africa Referee of the Year and the first Somali ever selected for a FIFA World Cup—arrived in Miami with a valid visa and diplomatic passport.

The response from US authorities? Turned away over vague, arbitrary “vetting concerns.” FIFA immediately fell in line and kicked him off the tournament. A lifetime dream shattered by blatant profiling.

But look at Mogadishu today. Flags flying high, massive crowds filling the streets, and pure national pride. A hero’s welcome for a man who earned his spot on the world stage through pure merit.

This is the exact same America that constantly lectures the world on “fair play,” “diversity,” and a “rules-based order.” Yet, the moment world-class African excellence shows up at their border, the gates slam shut.

No transparency. No respect for official state documents. Just another masking of systemic bias while they preach corporate inclusion to the masses.

Somalia showed dignity and solidarity. The world witnessed the double standards. Talent has no borders—but Western gatekeeping certainly does.

Stand with African excellence. Reject the hypocrisy.

[Jenny Difficult-Frecklington-Jones 🇵🇸🍉🇮🇷 @JonesHowDareYou]

Hang out on camera in conversation with a wife-beating shit-stirring self-proclaimed "Jewish Nazi" linked to Israel & punch down on a female colleague who is a survivor of child sexual abuse—you're cool & normal.

Speak the truth—"Israel is committing genocide"—& lose your job.

[dave mickel-quintuple vaxxed baby. @degtrman]

3 'annual physical exams' in 16 mths? Four cognitive tests for dementia not intelligence. The reason 'no other President' has done this is no other has displayed so many signs of cognitive decline, irrationality and aggressive behaviour when questioned. He's Loco!

[Brian Krassenstein @krassenstein]

BREAKING: @tedlieu just said what we were all thinking:

"President Trump has repeatedly fallen asleep at multiple Cabinet meetings, at multiple White House events, and most recently at a raucous basketball game last night. The White House needs to explain why Trump keeps going to the hospital and why they keep giving him cognitive tests..

[Deborah Lyttle @lyttle_deb9361]

“The ABC’s Managing Director Hugh Marks has said Charlie Pickering’s comments about Grace Tame didn’t breach ABC’s code of conduct. Very weird given Antoinette Lattouf was told she’d breached the ABC code of conduct for posting a factual Human Rights Watch post”

[Dirtyleftie @CraigSarg73]

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson appears to have responded to growing scrutiny of her Senate Estimates attendance record by making a rare appearance at the latest round of hearings. Rather than silencing criticism, however, the appearance has raised fresh questions about her preparedness and understanding of the issues under discussion.

Senate Estimates hearings are among Parliament’s most important accountability mechanisms. They allow senators to scrutinise government spending, question departmental officials and hold ministers accountable for decisions affecting Australians. Attendance is not optional in any practical sense; it is a core responsibility of elected representatives.

For years, critics have pointed to Hanson’s poor attendance record at Estimates hearings. Since returning to the Senate in 2016, she has been absent from the overwhelming majority of proceedings, leading many to question whether she has fully discharged one of the most important duties attached to her role.

Against that backdrop, Hanson attended a hearing examining defence expenditure and Australia’s reporting of defence spending against GDP. Yet instead of demonstrating expertise or detailed preparation, the exchange appeared to expose a limited understanding of the subject she was attempting to challenge.

During questioning, Hanson sought to criticise the adoption of NATO methodology for measuring defence spending. However, departmental officials repeatedly found themselves explaining basic aspects of the reporting framework, while Hanson appeared to struggle to clearly articulate the distinction she was trying to draw between previous reporting methods and the NATO benchmark.

Officials explained that NATO methodology is an internationally recognised standard and that Australia’s defence spending decisions are driven by strategic requirements rather than adherence to a fixed percentage of GDP. Rather than exposing flaws in government policy, the questioning often appeared confused and lacking a clear line of inquiry.

The contrast with experienced Estimates participants was striking. Effective scrutiny requires preparation, subject matter knowledge and the ability to pursue detailed questioning when officials attempt to avoid providing clear answers. Senators who regularly engage in the process develop those skills through consistent participation and a deep understanding of their portfolios.

Critics argue that Hanson’s performance demonstrated what happens when a senator rarely engages with the process. Senate Estimates is a powerful accountability tool, but only when it is used effectively. Simply attending after years of absence is not enough.

The episode has reignited debate about Hanson’s attendance record and whether her appearance ultimately achieved the opposite of what was intended. Instead of showcasing rigorous parliamentary scrutiny, it highlighted concerns about preparation, policy knowledge and effectiveness.

Parliamentary accountability is not merely about turning up. It is about understanding the issues, asking informed questions and using the powers of the Senate to serve the Australian public.

As independent senator David Pocock has demonstrated during his relatively short time in Parliament, effective scrutiny comes from preparation, consistency and a willingness to engage deeply with complex policy matters.

In the end, parliamentary performance is measured not by media appearances or political slogans, but by the ability to understand complex issues and hold governments to account. On that measure, critics argue Hanson’s latest appearance did little to strengthen her case.

[Secretary Dead Parrot Society @MyFirstCousin]

Many may not like Anthony Albanese but the alternatives are frightening. Have they forgotten the lost 9 years between 2013 and 2022 already where Barnaby Joyce played a leading part?

[Maria Shriver @mariashriver]

I’ve been thinking a lot about the extraordinary outbursts of the President of the United States against female journalists... well, actually against journalists in general and journalism. But it feels like he saves his most childlike behavior and irrational language for female reporters, calling them all kinds of names that kids in kindergarten are given times out for. It’s stunning to me to witness such behavior from any leader, any CEO, any person of influence or importance. I’ve never witnessed someone like this raging, this weekend with @meetthepress host @kwelkernbc, just last week in the Oval Office with @cnn’s @kaitlancollins, calling women stupid or piggy, telling them to “smile”, calling them darling, demeaning their credibility. Every good man should denounce this behavior. Every person should be able to stand up for their colleagues and say “No more.”

Imagine this man screaming like this at your daughter, your wife, your sister, your mother... would you stand for it? No, you wouldn’t! And neither should any of us. It’s unacceptable and undignified. Period. End of story.

[dave mickel-quintuple vaxxed baby. @degtrman]

@TheNoisyTrunk Love your work!

[dave mickel-quintuple vaxxed baby. @degtrman]

Great analysis. Well done!

[The Noisy Elephant @TheNoisyTrunk]

#LindaReynolds "It's all about me" followed by stomp, yell, sob, squeal.

Linda 'I sue ' Reynolds is all pissed that she didn't get a mention in the film 'Silenced'

From The Australian:

In a statement to the Australian on Thursday, Ms Reynolds criticised Silenced for erasing a “critical piece” of her history.

"The filmmakers of Silenced said they “respectfully disagree with the claims made by Ms Reynolds about our film”.

“Silenced is a film that demonstrates how the law has been used by alleged perpetrators to silence survivors of gender-based violence and the journalists who report on these cases,” they said."

Linda, you got a verdict, you bankrupted Brittany Higgins, and you STILL want it ALL TO BE ABOUT YOU. Just fuck off.

This is the most incredible part:

Reynolds “It cost me my job, my health, my reputation and the Liberal Party the election.”

Linda, it didn't cost you your job; you cost yourself your job. You're just using that as an excuse. Furthermore, this didn't lose liberals the election; the fucking liberals did because they're all just like you.

JUST. GO. AWAY.
Off you fuck.

[dave mickel-quintuple vaxxed baby. @degtrman]

@magicpoet01 @Number10cat All good. I get your point too😀

[dave mickel-quintuple vaxxed baby. @degtrman]

@magicpoet01 @Number10cat This applies to Trump, Putin, Netanyahu and many others. Not sure Marles belongs there.

[bradpsychology @bradpsychology]

I have always believed there are no stupid questions. Today, Chris Uhlmann took that away from me.

[amante2 @AmeliaBee7]

These are the people One Nation supporters condemn as they endorse a billionaire’s puppet who repeatedly voted against pay rises for minimum wage workers while she claims to represent the ‘Aussie battler’

One Nation voters really are a very special kind of stupid

[Brian Cardone 🏴‍☠️🇺🇦 @cardon_brian]

Good god this is a crazy interview. Listen as Scott Pelley describes how Bari Weiss wanted journalists at CBS to cover the killing of Renee Good in Minnesota. This is why we can’t have oligarchs running our news outlets, this is absolutely devastating.

[Dr Tracy Westerman AM @TracyWesterman]

What Mike said

Journalism in Australia cannot possibly sink to any lower depths than it has.
It’s embarrassing

[dave mickel-quintuple vaxxed baby. @degtrman]

You're an idiot.

[Dirtyleftie @CraigSarg73]

People keep telling me that Pauline Hanson stands up for ordinary Australians.

So let’s look at the record.

Pauline Hanson and One Nation have voted against or opposed:

• Increasing JobKeeper payments during the pandemic
• Raising the Newstart/JobSeeker rate for unemployed Australians
• A Royal Commission into violence, abuse and neglect of people with disability
• Making TAFE fee-free for more Australians
• Greater funding for universities and education
• Measures aimed at improving housing affordability
• Expanding access to subsidised childcare
• Measures aimed at reducing the gender pay gap
• Stronger protections for Aboriginal heritage sites
• Increasing diversity in media ownership
• Environmental protections for forests and threatened ecosystems
• Stronger action on gambling harm

At the same time, Hanson has supported:

• Tax cuts that disproportionately benefited higher-income earners
• Expanding welfare cashless debit card programs
• Greater political intervention in research funding decisions
• Reductions in some welfare supports

Then there was the infamous attempt by One Nation figures to seek support from the US gun lobby to weaken Australia’s gun laws after Port Arthur.

So the question remains:

What has Pauline Hanson actually delivered that has improved the lives of ordinary Australians?

After nearly three decades in politics, where are the major reforms? Where are the new hospitals, schools, infrastructure projects, wage increases, housing programs or worker protections she can point to?

A lot of outrage. A lot of headlines. A lot of blame.

But very little delivered.

Australians deserve more than slogans. They deserve results.

[Bill Madden @maddenifico]

Pete Hegseth's D-Day speech was a grotesque, ignorant, and idiotic desecration of the memory of every Allied soldier who stormed Normandy — nothing but pure American white supremacist stupidity.

To stand at the graves of young men who gave their lives fighting an actual Nazi invasion and then equate desperate migrants in rubber boats with the Third Reich is beyond disrespectful — it's morally bankrupt, historically illiterate garbage.

Those heroes liberated Europe from the same kind of fascistic tyranny the authoritarian Trump regime is promoting in America, not from immigrants seeking a better life. Weaponizing their sacrifice for cheap far-right anti-immigration rhetoric dishonors their graves and exposes Hegseth as a comic-book nobody utterly deaf to history.

Shame on him. Pure, self-important vulgarity.

[dave mickel-quintuple vaxxed baby. @degtrman]

Richard and you have changed lives. Play on.

[Professor Georgina Long AO (Bluesky @gvlongphdmd) @ProfGLongMIA]

Vale Richard.

I am deeply saddened to lose such a cherished colleague. Richard was a truly extraordinary pathologist - the 'pathologists' pathologist' - who also made generous time for clinicians navigating complex diagnostic cases, understanding that an accurate tissue diagnosis was critical to patient care. His knowledge was vast, his skill exceptional, with an unparalleled eye for accurate tissue diagnoses, and the precision to apply decades of experience where it mattered most.

He shared his expertise widely: through consultation on external specimens, through diagnostic and classification frameworks now used worldwide, and as a devoted teacher and mentor. Richard has left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of working alongside him. 

My thoughts are with Richard's family during this difficult time, particularly his wife Katie and children Emily, Matthew, and Lucy.

See tribute on @MelanomaAus website >  https://t.co/cAYaKPl2oA

[Dr Sheep Person Podge @noplaceforsheep]

Chris Uhlmann is a fuckwit

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