Funny that the coalition allowed the closure of 5 refineries in Australia and it was a Labor government that has subsidized the continuing operations at the remaining 2 that we have left. But the conservatives are demanding that Labor does more to get more self-reliance started.

Just check surveys and yes the US and Israel are the most disliked countries in the world. Easy to see why this would be.

Max Verstappen kicking a reporter out of a F1 interview sounds like just a dickhead deciding they are more important than the F1 race itself.

So what are the figgers on casualties that America has in this conflict with Iran. Apparently no one has a true number.

If psychiatrists use observation to diagnose these days I think America leaving a demented person in any position to hurt others is telling about the medical profession as well as others in power.

Just been watching 4 corners and question what the program was trying to show. Ok the government had a slow response to the toxin that was found to develop from one type of the algae but is it now supposed to be their fault it occurred and may again.

How bad is a deal when we have given the US 2.4 billion to improve their ship yards and we can't offer the UAE anything to help protect them from drones or missiles.

I think Australia should start a review of AUKUS with a look at its relevance to the new order and our possible positioning with closer neighbours. Additionally the relevance of what is offered by AUKUS to current battle requirements for DEFENCE as displayed by current conflicts.

Has anyone in the media asked Albo if we have been asked to support the US in a war against Iran and what his answer would be. Be shit to be forced to support the GOP's efforts to influence an election result again.

The big lie is that energy could become cheaper. The truth is that we will have to live with this but coal and nuclear will be dearer as the CSIRO study has shown. Additionally privatised energy will never get cheaper.

Looks like the Queensland government is going to turn back the clock on energy and climate and jump on the rightwing bandwagon in the chase for more votes. Hopefully they fall on their ass like Dutton did.

I think America is an example of how you can believe you live in a democracy but all the laws and rules mean nothing if the money wants to go in a different direction. Look at all the right wing immigration arguments being pedalled in Europe and Australia and note the lack of media balance.

Any chance we can push for an improved commission to monitor truth in the media before we end up as bad as America. Same assholes own our corporate media in Australia and already spout enough shit.

I would think it is clear that the US will not be able to save itself at this stage for years to come as no one could do what is being done now if they thought retribution was possible.

Even going after Greenland is a distraction. Can't the media deal with more than one bit of crap at once. Fine he kidnaps and allows murder but keep pushing to stop the coverup. That is what could destroy him the fastest at the moment.

So what will happen with the compensation paid to the oil companies back in 1976 when they nationalised the industry. Will that now be paid back to Venezuela with interest.

I believe Australia should suspend ANZUS until the US stops all criminal military action it is currently involved in. As yet there isn't any clarification as to why the US took action in Venezuela. It seems to vary from installing a right wing regime or stealing the nation's oil reserves or mining.

Wish the media would use the correct language sometime. The proposal to fit an ankle monitor to children on remand or bail in Queensland is not shackling someone.

Trump's 12 billion package to farmers is for their support. It will be to cover the bank's interests till his mates can buy the ones they want.

Trump's security plan would appear to end the US involvement in NATO. The EU should look at uniting all countries under one banner and excluding those that are blocking any development e.g. Hungary and the US. I'm sure the US will still sell military hardware to any country as they do now anyway.

What is the go with the verbal abuse from tRump towards women and no one reacting. I get it that everyone has a job they want. Doesn't anyone realise how much kudos it would be worth for their future and their self respect to bite back and stand up to the idiot.

Just got the heads-up yesterday that the graphs show that the fall in productivity in Aust directly correlated with increased dividend payments and reduced reinvestment by companies. But they still want to blame the workers. Really!

So tRumpy is now threatening to abandon Ukraine. About time the EU stood up even if NATO couldn't.

I can only assume tRump is hell bent on forcing the breakup of the states of America just as Putin has wanted all along. I notice the Fascists in Britain, France and other countries in Europe have succeeded or soon will in breaking up the EU. That will effectively make Russia the biggest country.

So the files won't be ready for release for another 30 days. Does this match the time frame that the military have given tRumpy for a ground attack on Venezuela.

So apparently FIFA is inventing their own peace prize and will give it to tRump. Always thought that the organisation was corrupt so nothing to see here I suppose.

Maybe Biden should challenge tRump to a cognitive test live online or even a debate on the current economy compared to the previous admin. Just keep challenging him and drive him into the grave first.

So does tRumpy get to pause elections once he goes to war on Venezuela. I don't mean is it in the constitution just do you think he will decide it's a good idea and no lawmaker can stop him.

Why is Aust still shitting on its own citizens. Trying to extradite Dan Duggan to America for working as a trainer in a South African school. The whole situation stinks to high heaven just as the Julian Assange affair did.

Thanks to the Federal Gov and the High court for keeping Candice Owen from coming to Aust. Last thing we need is a right wing head case.

So South Park nailed it.

Where are our well regulated militias in these cities? The 2nd amendment needs to be used. This is the exact reason for it.

Interesting to see if Murdoch is giving Trump a reminder to toe the line or has decided the writing is on the wall for him. Sad that no matter what, all politicians are controlled by the money they need to get elected.

After Israel's attack on Iran it becomes obvious why all the promised missile defence weapons got diverted from Ukraine to the Middle East a couple of weeks ago.

I wonder if the King will be given this award "The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle”. His behaviour would seem to put him in line for it soon.

@reallyamerican.bsky.social I feel a little concerned about Taiwan now with Trump backing Russia and removing intelligent military advisors from his staff.