Screenshot of a post by derek guy on X comparing two statements attributed to Elon Musk at different times. The post contrasts a February 2025 quote opposing U.S. involvement in regime change with a January 2026 congratulatory message to President Trump praising a victory as a message to dictators. Below the text is a collage of three images: on the left, a video still of Elon Musk speaking directly to camera indoors while wearing a dark shirt; on the top right, a screenshot of a social media post showing a person in military-style gear holding a firearm, with text referencing Nicolás Maduro aboard a U.S. ship; and on the bottom right, an image of a U.S. flag with text from a White House post reading “God bless the United States military.”

What a difference a year makes.

Sunday thought: Even worse Friends,

I know it’s exhausting. I know you’re sick to death of Trump. I am, too. But as he revealed yesterday, there is no limit to what Trump will do to assert his power. Your activism, courage, and attention are needed now more than ever. robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-the-loo...

Trump campaigned on an “America First” platform. Now he wants to "run" Venezuela?

60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Health care is collapsing. Housing is unaffordable.

Trump should address these major crises at home and end his illegal military adventurism abroad.

Can’t help but wonder, with the awful carnage of Bondi, if this would be a good time to look at not only defunding universities as suggested by The Special Envoy, we also look at defunding private religion based schools. Use the money for mandatory lessons in critical thinking

The NSW premier’s outrageous rhetoric on peaceful protests sows division in our community. It’s unbecoming of his office | Timothy Roberts The antisemitic attack in Bondi was an act of hate-fuelled violence. Rushing through regressive laws in such distressing times is poor leadership – and dangerous

“The premier and his government are using a moment of anger and grief to rush through new laws that attack our democratic rights. This is a despicable display of political opportunism that undermines our democracy”

www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...

So when will the defining moment be in response to the number of women killed by partners each and every day. ALL violence is abhorrent.

This is the one.

Jan. 6, 2021: A visual archive of the Capitol attack NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.

NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.

Moulton: "When we had briefings on Venezuela, we asked, 'Are you going to invade the country?' We were told no. 'Do you plan to put troops on the ground?' We were told no. 'Do you intend regime change in VZ?' We were told no. So in a sense, we have been briefed, we've just been completely lied to"

How is the Mango Mussolini running Venezuela any different than Maduro?

Well, the Orange Anus will now be able to take bribes and extort any corporation that wants to do business in Venezuela.

Swalwell: He couldn't run a casino, and now he's going to run a country in South America while he fails to run a country in North America?

city canal in Amsterdam Local man looks to move to The Netherlands after heartwarming encouragement from the internet "if you love bikes so much just move to Holland" HAMILTON, ON - The parent of 2 who only casually bikes and just thought kids should be able to bike to school never considered the very easy task of upending the entire family's life, moving to a new country where they didn't know anyone and finding jobs and housing. "I always just assumed maybe making change where we lived was an option.....Just want to thank those helpful social media accounts with no pictures and lots of random letters and american flags in their handle for the push our family needed."

Local man looks to move to The Netherlands after heartwarming encouragement from the internet "if you love bikes so much just move to Holland"

Wag the Dog › Film synopsis Two weeks prior to reelection, the United States president lands in the middle of a sex scandal. In need of outside help to quell the situation, presidential adviser Winifred Ames (Anne Heche) enlists the expertise of spin doctor Conrad Brean (Robert De Niro), who decides a distraction is the best course of action. Brean approaches Hollywood producer Stanley Motss (Dustin Hoffman) to help him fabricate a war in Albania -- and once underway, the duo has the media entirely focused on the war.

life imitating art...

Isn't it odd that the United States has enough money to suddenly run Venezuela, but not enough to run our own country?

There is always cash in the piggy bank for bombs to kill people, but never for healthcare to keep them alive.

Gambling advertising reform in 2026? Don’t bet on it Will 2026 see change to Gambling Advertising in Australia? The answer has to be ‘No’ if new Government Freedom of Information responses to Rex Patrick are anything to go by.

Gambling advertising reform in 2026? Don’t bet on it michaelwest.com.au/gambling-advertising-ref... #Auspol

Image from Twitter

Almost shit myself.

Opinion: Morality, Law and the Question of Gun Ownership - New England Times Engage Patrick Carr from Hillvue writes that the question of gun ownership is not just a legal issue - it's a moral one.

Opinion: Morality, Law and the Question of Gun Ownership engage.netimes.com.au/2026/01/opin...

Parliamentary Friends of Aukus group sponsored by lobbying firm with high-profile defence clients Exclusive: Greens condemn sponsorship of group’s launch by Precision Public Affairs, which represents clients with lucrative contracts with the Australian government

Parliamentary Friends of AUKUS group sponsored by lobbying firm with high-profile defence clients - AUKUS is a siren call for grifters, tapping into billions of dollars flowing from the federal government to weapons manufacturers, consultants and spivs.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...

And no more alliance unless our govt is also into genocide and unprovoked invasions.
#BoycottUSA End #AUKUS

Australia’s red and yellow beach flags can confuse tourists. Is it time to change them? | Samuel Cornell and Masaki Shibata Some people think the flags denote a risky area – others that only good swimmers should venture between them

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

UK you have been warned. Take note.

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#ClimateTrials Vs #ClimateCriminals

Exports still hurt #Australia because #ClimateChange is global. Hence #Scope3 emissions are key to real accountability.

A blue-banded bee.
These gorgeous tiny native bees zip around joyfully and are exceptionally hard to photograph.
Love their stripey blue bums 😆
Clare Valley, South Australia.

Give this a watch, if you haven’t already seen it, on ABC iView

Another great show that will have you laughing and crying

ATTN legends, The John Clarke documentary is now live on ABCiview for your viewing pleasure.

fyi @anothergeoff.bsky.social @philipthalis.bsky.social @joneshowdareyou.bsky.social #australia #straya #clarkeanddawe