I don’t often comment on appearance, but if you knew nothing about Lehrmann and had to guess his job you might go with obscure state upper house backbencher enjoying the perks of office. #AusPol

Will pro Israel lobby groups pay for this? Will Ita Buttrose pay for this? No, we will pay for this. The already stretched ABC budget will fund less local content this year due to political interference and terrible management. #OurABC #AusPol

The person Americans elected to represent them spoke at the UN yesterday. He essentially told us we’re all a bit shit and that the USA despises us. It’s time for the rest of the world to grasp this reality and begin building relationships and systems that sidestep the US. Fuck ‘em.

Cory Bernardi’s new body host is malfunctioning. How long until he announces his own new party? The cars made in Australia were owned by Japanese and American companies. What is he talking about? #AusPol #LibSpill

A news story today suggests Nvidia plans to invest $100bn in OpenAI. These big, round numbers are usually just made up. Did they find a spare, even, $100bn then seek a place to invest it? Or assess the ideal investment amount to be exactly $100bn? Journalists need to cease doing corporate PR.

Yesterday I had a five minute consultation with a senior ophthalmologist at the Eye and Ear. It cleared up much of the confusion different medical types have caused, over years, and confirmed my management of my condition is sensible and sound. The relief I feel today is massive. #NotInMyHead

I'm so bored with the USA I'm so bored with the USA But what can I do?

Sussan Lley has established that her loyalty is to the US Republican Party, not to us. Dutton went to the US to study Republican campaign methods. Morrison is essentially American now. Three out of three recent Liberal leaders have shown us where their party is headed. #AusPol

Snubbed by Trump? Badge of honour. Not a friend, not an ally, it’s time to step back from the USA @albomp.bsky.social. #AusPol

Killing alleged drug dealers without a fair trial is a crime? So the ICC will need to charge Trump? Right? Meanwhile, this Duterte bastard, what a bastard.

When a man is carrying a bunch of flowers, on his way to someone, the combination of self conscious awkwardness and pride is probably more attractive than the bouquet.

The BBC is reporting like a social media dupe. Kimmel was suspended for jokes about Trump’s reaction to Kirk’s death, not for jokes about Kirk’s death. Journalists should comprehend the difference. Anyways, looks like Disney is more afraid of its audience than of Trump. Worth noting.

If you want to campaign for free speech, there are countries that aren’t the USA.

Off to have medical professionals and students poke me in the eye for a while, probably back tomorrow, maybe Wednesday. Any cranky Americans will have to wait to have their outrage acknowledged. Have fun storming the castle while I’m gone.

No longer interacting with any posts that include an image without ALT text.

The harsh fact is Americans won’t boycott Disney in any effective numbers. The nation that banged on about free speech for decades is all talk. Comfort and convenience will trump principle and the majority of Americans will continue to consume whatever they’re fed.

Anti vax cockheads aren’t just harmless cranks. They’ll kill millions before the fad ends.

Prepare to ditch TikTok.

People can’t attend the Kirk memorial armed, because it’s one law for them . . .

A list of some of the worst people in the US. This is the company Kirk kept, scumbags all.

The US will say their allies, UK, Canada, Australia are all wrong to recognise Palestine. Perhaps it’s time to cease including the US in such alliances as we take different paths?

Too late, but at least it’s done now. #AusPol

The BBC has a weekly Royal Watch newsletter you can sign up for. I just signed up for it. After I’ve checked it out for a couple of weeks I plan to do something comical with it.

Only read this if you feel up to it. It’s heartbreakingly sad. I struggle with humanity some days. We could all be so much better. Or at least not this shit.

When they’re not hanging out with fascists . . .

Imagine how the US will control our foreign policy once the full AUKUS agreement is in place?

Good news everyone.

"punitive measures” Republicans believe that duping poorly educated Americans gives them the right to rule the world. Not an ally. Not a friend. #CancelAUKUS and step back from the insane USA @albomp.bsky.social. #AusPol

I somehow ended up on the mailing list of the only small, unknown band that has lasted for over eight years. Every week I delete their hopeful e mails, but I can’t unsubscribe, it’s possible I’m one of very few list members, they might notice and feel hurt.

Please tell me this is the last we’ll see of Mason Cox. #AFL

A bloke down the street yells loud enough for the entire neighbourhood to hear whenever Collingwood does well. The temptation to head out onto my balcony and inquire about his welfare is real. #AFL

On my iPhone, when I open Safari, there are four preloaded “favourites”, Apple, ESPN, Yahoo! and Disney. Even if you don’t subscribe to Disney, just delete that option from your phone, Disney will see the stats.

Some pork chops at Woolworths are 87% pork.

This corrupt filth pretending he cares about Trump’s goons hired goons attacking democracy. Shameless bastard. Everything Trump does is done via mob tactics. For decades. Senator Cruz reckons he hasn’t noticed until now? Lying shit. Voters must be turning.

It’s clear Americans aren’t being taught their ABCs. Or critical thinking.

No child is worth less than another. I am sickened by the lack of empathy in this world, particularly when it comes to children. There are no two sides, when it comes to children. They are all precious and should be looked after. How pathetic we are to take sides on this.

Dangerfield. Some players can just make stuff happen. #AFL

The march. My @smh @theage cartoon.

Always a gracious guest, Trump has taken pot shots at the mayor of London. He chose crime rates as a reason. The president of a country where children learn how to respond to mass shootings reckons crime in London is bad. And the mayor only oversees a small area of policing in London.

Gladys must be in love again. #AusPol