Well said Wendy.

Psychiatrists do not diagnose from afar. But Trump’s latest messages were too dangerous to ignore Is Donald Trump mentally unwell? Does he have dementia? Most psychologists are banned from giving a verdict. But these experts are prepared to speak out.

Aaagh! 😱😱😱

Yummo! 😁

Morning Rob.

Too big for Australia too.

Congratulations Rachel.
And your book is now available in regular paperback in Australia.
When I bought a copy in my local Kiama bookshop a week ago the owner told me that they had already sold 5 copies.

I’m guessing that because of the number of generations since the myxoma virus last circulated there’d be little immunity in the rabbit community. And no equivalent of the flu vaccine.
Continuing research is the answer, not bean counter short termism.

I’m really rankled by the failure to keep the CSIRO properly funded, and especially so they could continue working on rabbit control.
I’d imagine that if myxomatosis was reintroduced to the rabbit community there’d be a massive reduction in the population.

American troops out of Pine Gap and Darwin now

I didn’t think Albo was as good as Dame Edna on a bad night. I thought he was a bland version of saccharine, which is a contradiction in terms I know.

Afternoon Rob.

Time to consider a gas tax to fund business incentives: Comyn CBA boss Matt Comyn says the government should consider a gas tax to fund business tax incentives. It also needs to cut spending, and pare back the CGT discount.

Commonwealth Bank boss in favour of a gas tax 👀👀

www.afr.com/politics/fed...

Photo of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the National Press Club NEW EPISODE | It’s time to tax gas properly Listen to Dollars & Sense now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts.

Without a 25% gas export tax, Aussies are missing out on billions every year that could go to public services & cost-of-living relief.

@grogsgamut.bsky.social & @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social discuss government responses to fuel price hikes & Australia’s gas giveaway. #auspol

🎧 theaus.in/41Fr24X

We still have Gladys o’clock at our house, when I make coffee - and hot chocolate for the grandkids too if they are visiting.

Photoshopped image of Anthony Albanese holding a press conference with Harold Holt. Chaser headline - National Address: Albanese announces Harold Holt’s return to Prime Minister position

"That's right we found him and he's ready to get back to work."
chaser.com.au/national/nat...

A national address needs a national leader and a clear set of actions, this one had Albanese and a series of empty phrases workshopped through focus groups. What an empty man he is and what a hollow government.

Smarmy and insipid.

I just like dark chocolate.

Night Rob.

Surface detail Another way to look at the South Australian election result

Voters are actually looking for a politics of inclusion and basic decency, and have a strikingly consistent desire for security, fairness and mutual care.

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IEA chief warns Australia against sudden gas export taxes as Albanese says ‘stable, predictable’ world gone Treasury modelling 25% levy on gas exports, changes to the PRRT and corporate tax tweaks but Fatih Birol says sudden changes could disincentivise investment

Why would we care if a 25% export levy on windfall gas profits would spook fossil fuel investors? They have already overheated our climate.

Not showing on YouTube for me either.

If on a winter's night a prime minister Anthony Albanese's phantasmagorical incrementalism and the realignment of Australian politics

“And at the end of the day, being conned is worse than being lied to. The liar is just trying to deceive you; the con artist is playing you for a fool.
The backlash will be brutal.”

Afternoon Rob.

Thank you for watching for me.
I couldn’t bring myself to watch the Sunday Shot either, for the second week in a row.

Morning Rob.

Now that’s an architectural plant!