Paul Begley
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“Where did you get the idea that the most wonderful thing I could be in life was obedient?” ― Germaine Greer
Everyone’s expectations got skewed over the past week but Abdul El-Sayed getting $70 million spent against him in a state he lost a primary by like 20 points eight years ago and still winning last night is probably the most impressive electoral accomplishment of the decade.
he ran against the full force of the zionist establishment and won. unbelievable victory
The truth of it. Oh to know, how co-opted Albanese came into our lives. Kompromant, Cash or Power?
Where is the mass exodus of Labor members and mps disgusted with their party supporting genocide and failing to uphold international law
Paul Begley@yelgeb.bsky.social · 20h ago"For almost three years the world has watched a genocide live-streamed by a state claiming to act in the name of the Jewish people, while its Australian cheer squad defended, excused or denied every atrocity." Andrew Brown michaelwest.com.au/royal-commis...
Just so everyone’s clear. I’m keen to make things easier for people being widowed and also for the government to phase out the grandfathered provisions. #auspol
Lucy Hamilton@lucyham.bsky.social · yesterday🧵Thanks to @jimchalmers.bsky.social for not making being widowed harder. My husband died out of the blue not that long after Covid, and I had chosen to return to study instead of work after that interruption. Being stripped of a credit card (and no right to my own) felt humiliating. All bills to be
A video taken Saturday shows former NYC Mayor Eric Adams in sales pitch mode in Wisconsin Rapids, as he's heckled by residents opposed to the data center he's trying to sell them on. "My name is Eric Adams," he begins, as the boos begin to rain down. "You belong in prison!" one attendee shouts.
Eric Adams Is Selling Data Centers in Wisconsin Now
The former mayor had a wild weekend, and other links to start your day.
hellgatenyc.com
This Thursday, SpaceX insiders will be released from their first post-IPO stock lockup and can cash out early. As I've been saying, this has all the hallmarks of a Ponzi scheme.
“'The systematic removal of rubble at this pace conceals the evidence of appalling crimes Israel committed in Gaza, especially those related to genocide, such as summary executions and killing unarmed civilians,' Euro-Med said." Brett Wilkins @johnmenadue.com johnmenadue.com/post/2026/08...
Israel accused of erasing evidence in Gaza
A new human rights report accuses Israeli forces and contractors of removing and crushing Gaza’s rubble before investigators can examine possible evidence of genocide, mass graves and unlawful killing...
johnmenadue.com
"For almost three years the world has watched a genocide live-streamed by a state claiming to act in the name of the Jewish people, while its Australian cheer squad defended, excused or denied every atrocity." Andrew Brown michaelwest.com.au/royal-commis...
Royal Commission into Antisemitism a "$131 Million Whinge" - Michael West
Royal Commission into Antisemitism will not defeat antisemitism. It is a government buying absolution with $131m of public money
michaelwest.com.au
Two contrasting reasons to click on this link. One: free access to a fascinating NYT article about behind the scenes US political machinations. Two: if keen, you can also follow my theories about what the article implies re Atlas Network & frenemies 2026. lucyham29.substack.com/p/the-nyt-pa...
The NYT paints a portrait of the world of Heritage and Atlas in 2026
A link to a fascinating article...or another weedsy post for the people interested in following the Atlas Network story. Your choice.
lucyham29.substack.com
Did Todd Blanche pull the wool over the eyes of Tillis and Cornyn? Or did they put on a dog and pony show of acting like they were fighting for some “concessions”?
Katie Phang@katiephang.bsky.social · 2d agoIs Todd Blanche’s nomination back on track after he allegedly “rescinded” the $1.8 billion slush fund & limited the tax immunity provision in the “settlement agreement” in Trump’s collusion w/the IRS & Treasury Dept.? There's no enforceability to what Blanche has done: youtu.be/Em09xu3UGxQ?...
Echo the Australian magpie annoying a tuxedo cat named Gilbert in Thames, New Zealand. The pair are known to be friends, though the magpie is often described as an annoying sibling that frequently pushes limits. They are part of a group called "Tuxedoes Unite" located in Karangahake, New Zealand.
Disturbing commercialisation of Australia's unis exposed at ICAC corruption investigation - VC job for lavish consultant deal at UOW. Adam Lucas & James Guthrie #auspol michaelwest.com.au/uni-of-wollo...
Uni of Wollongong and KordaMentha: The tangled dollar-webs they weaved - Michael West
The NSW ICAC has uncovered a web of conflicting interests at the University of Wollongong, involving executives and consultants KordaMentha.
michaelwest.com.au
NEW: Two government watchdog groups have demanded an investigation into whether FCC officials violated ethics requirements by accepting luxury gala tickets from Paramount as it sought federal approval for its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
FCC Commissioners Face Ethics Complaints for Taking Luxury Gifts From Paramount
Citing a ProPublica report on Paramount providing luxury Kennedy Center gala tickets to FCC officials, the complaints note that commissioners accepted the gifts while the FCC was reviewing or about to...
propublica.org
"Men are afraid that women will laugh at them. Women are afraid that men will kill them." ― Margaret Atwood
"On 21 May 2024, Dewar wrote to Rothschild, 'There’s a risk that this would become just a secondment to University of Woolongong with no benefit to KordaMentha, which I’m not interested in.' James Guthrie & Adam Lucas michaelwest.com.au/uni-of-wollo...
Uni of Wollongong and KordaMentha: The tangled dollar-webs they weaved - Michael West
The NSW ICAC has uncovered a web of conflicting interests at the University of Wollongong, involving executives and consultants KordaMentha.
michaelwest.com.au
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From "suck it up, sweetheart" to shutting reporters out: Pauline Hanson's convenient relationship with scrutiny
Pauline Hanson cannot claim to defend democracy while shutting out journalists asking difficult questions, voters needed to hear today.
womensagenda.com.au
THIS IS SO ON BRAND… Three polls. Same verdict: Trump’s approval has completely collapsed. A normal president would take the hint and try to pivot. Trump doubles down.
Very telling that the -botched handling of the Epstein files, -Blanche’s interview with Maxwell and -Maxwell’ move to a cushy prison All this had no bearing on the GOP Senator’s bargaining to get Blanche over the line @cathywilcox.bsky.social
