Great to see @simonhill1894.bsky.social achieving some of his life... *Ahem* ... "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOALS!!" ⚽😂 Even with the beard trim, this "Balls Up" movie should be interesting as a result of Mark Wahlberg & co finally rising to the level of the legendary "Voice of Australian Football" himself.

Just FYI there’s an account on here called @redditspaceviewes.bsky.social (with over 200k followers) that is posting a bunch of AI slop (including a “Saturn polar hexagon” with 8 sides) and claiming it’s NASA imagery. If you see anything posted by them, it’s likely fake.

flat out identity theft

... I think that you are going to need a bigger Rake @goldingcartoons.bsky.social, as Trump just doesn't seem to be learning from the garden variety to the combover... 👀 @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social might know where a bigger one is, as Keir Starmer's close to knocking himself out over #Mandelson.

Wow... UK Prime Minister #Starmer is MASSIVELY throwing the UK Civil Service under a London bus and then following up with a Bulldozer with this Peter #Mandelson statement and update. The level of roasting of the UK Foreign Office is astonishing, with Starmer's future now surely in peril.

So gut instinct.... Sometime in the next 36 hours @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social will do a @therestpolitics.bsky.social emergency Livestream on the British Prime Minister.... Same goes for @number10cat.bsky.social possibly having to house-train a new tennant.... 👀

Have you guys tried the On/Off switch, @rose.bsky.team? 😏

"The Pope has made the Catholic Church political", huh? 🤔 Obviously old mate Bernie Moreno has never heard of the "Vatican Hit Man", B.A. Santamaria... 😏 For those unfamiliar, here's an absolute ripper from #TheGilliesReport alumni Max Gillies & @wendyharmer.bsky.social in the 80's. #Auspol #Trump

So #Trump going absolutely blind with rage at #Pope Leo and the Catholic Church reminded of a classic skit from the legendary Aussie comedy tv show, "The Gillies Report" ..... that none other than @wendyharmer.bsky.social starred in. 🤣 Will the "Vatican Hit Man" make an appearance after this? 😂

If this is correct, then Hugh Marks needs to answer some serious questions before Senate Estimates. Nine has improved significantly regarding the LGBTI+ community since he departed. If the ABC is going backwards on LGBTI+, Women in the workplace & disability issues, there are major issues afoot.

It's arguable that everyone knew that Trump's address was going to be bad when he scheduled it on April Fools Day... This could just be #Trump trying to prove French poet Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's quote "A fool always finds a greater fool to admire him" right, @carlquintanilla.bsky.social.... 😏

This dopey Don doesn't even know global history. World War One lasted 4 years, 3 months and 14 days, from 28th July 2014 to November 11th 2018. How the hell does #Trump not know that, and who the hell in the White House thought that it was a wise idea for any President to say it? #EpicFury #Iran

Ummm... Last time I checked, Iran had nothing to do with the USS Cole bombing. That was Al Qaeda. What made #Trump think that about the #USSCole bombing and who the heck put that idea in his head? #EpicFury #Iran #PersianGulf

It mightn't rival Macmillan's or Churchill's speeches on Europe, but UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's presser on Europe & Middle East is still very significant as it suggests #Brexit may be reversed due to geopolitics. Keen to hear @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @rory-stewart.bsky.social's take.

@carlquintanilla.bsky.social Sounds like Jim Cramer is starting to get his cranky pants dialed in this morning. 😏

"Once public opinion changes, Congress changes." - Warren Buffett on the #Epstein Files right now on @cnbc.com.

If people have got @cnbc.com live stream access, I strongly recommend watching it now, as Warren Buffett is UNLEASHING about the #Epstein Files right now. The Oracle of Omaha is going no holds barred. cc @carlquintanilla.bsky.social

SRY Gene testing using cheek swabs was used by the IOC between 1992 & 2000. It's not fit for purpose as a test as Professor Andrew Sinclair, who discovered the gene has stated previously & was banned due to flaws. @seaningle.bsky.social, this is why doing research is so critical for journalists.

True lies. When one of your favourite cartoonists of all time & one of your favourite English & History teachers from High School both prove to be unstoppable with their absolute candor on Trump's completely stupid situation. @cathywilcox.bsky.social, you & Wayne Eade would like each other a LOT! 😂

So... It's been a month since I heard some words from @barryglendenning.bsky.social that I never thought I'd hear. 😳 How goes the half-marathon training Barry, and will you be running with any photos of the sick kids in hospital to help drive you on when things get tough? 😉 @maxrushden.bsky.social

"One of the things they’ve said is ‘they better show up wearing a bulletproof vest’.” There's mass shooting threats towards an #IWD event being run for & by #Trans people at the Inner City Legal Centre in Sydney, from anti-trans campaigners stirred up by "Libs of TikTok". Pretty disturbing stuff.

"The United States & Israel have acted without engaging the U.N., or consulting with allies including Canada." Canadian Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social on #Iran, #Trump & state of the world at #LowyInstitute in Sydney. Thoughts @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social & @therestpolitics.bsky.social?

Yep, I'm confident that's a sock-puppet account now... Death threats, very sexist & transphobic abuse, calls to shut up, etc etc, all within the course of an hour since that original observation. All because a journalist who has transitioned & covered #LGBTI+ issues for decades voiced an opinion.

I've seen some jaw dropping moments covering politics throughout my career, though rarely anything like this clip. Former US #SecState Clinton doesn't hold back at all.

That account strikes me as a sock-puppet that's purposefully been created to cause drama, @donmoyn.bsky.social, @chanda.blacksky.app & @michaelhobbes.bsky.social. Posting style fits it, plus look at the videos section of their profile. I'm surprised @safety.bsky.app hasn't looked at "BitDizzy".

@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social - Here's the Channel 12 News story on Iran's leadership. They're saying that Khamenei's residence was hit. Use Google Translate if you need to. www.mako.co.il/news-world/2...

Very interesting observations on the situation unfolding within #Iran right now, by retired Australian Army Major General Mick Ryan. Few know military matters in the Middle East better than he does, particularly given his previous command of the Australian Defence College. #Trump #EpicFury #Israel

Dude... I don't know wtf it is that you Yanks brew, but it most certainly isn't Beer... 🤦🏼‍♀️ More like pee in a bottle, @carlquintanilla.bsky.social. 🍺👀

Okay, this is officially starting to get crazier than a Klingon Opera. Did anyone catch what that first #MedalofHonor was awarded for? Genuinely curious, though also incredibly shocked by how much the US Military has been used as a political prop during this #SOTU speech. Expected, but shocked.

So @warinthefuture.bsky.social might be able to clarify this, however I don't think that the #PurpleHeart can be awarded for internal, non-combat situations in the US. Details attached. @maddow.bsky.social might know the answer to that too. #SotU #SoU

As sickening as Trump's remarks about Trans kids just were, I sense that he's going to say even worse remarks in the coming moments. He has no morals & will keep on digging. Sitting & letting him get more & more peeved from not getting a response is smart. Let him boil over on live TV. #SotU #SOU

Looks like @washingtonpost.com let some of their sub-editors go as a part of Bezos' layoffs... 👀 #SotU #SoU #WashPost

I was wondering when I could use this gif, @chrisgeidner.bsky.social... 😏

Hmmmm... @goodlawproject.org, this sounds right up your alley...

For those of you following the #Epstein Files scandals, including ex-Prince #Andrew, #BillGates, #Trump, Bill #Clinton & Ghislaine Maxwell. Renowned Aussie street artist Scott Marsh has made a new mural called "Island Boys" in Sydney. cc @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social @carlquintanilla.bsky.social

Occasionally I like finding fun things to 3D print... Like Bagpipes mic holders! @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social will love this, but I'm sure @rory-stewart.bsky.social & @therestpolitics.bsky.social will call for my head! 😂 Would you like mic holders that match your tartan colours, Mr Campbell? 🎤🎶

Somebody needs to double check in on @maxrushden.bsky.social... ⚽😲 He's writing about Ange Postecoglou and making sense about #TottenhamHotspur being "Spursy" again. 👀 While not in as dire straits as @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social's #Burnley, #Spurs may need a miracle to stay clear of relegation.

There's an old saying in both politics, sport and social media... Don't lose your head... 👀 Whomever handles social media for #AngusTaylor stuffed up bad with that this morning on Twitter when announcing this #LibSpill. Calling a #spill before the Press Gallery would've been smarter & safer.

Credit where credit is due, @businessricardo.bsky.social does a pretty good economics live podcast each weekday on LinkedIn & YouTube for #SBSWorldNewsAustralia. #Economics shifts #politics, and Ricardo's business acumen is as sharp as his very dapper sense of fashion. 🤵‍♂️🕴️

Hey @roxanegay.bsky.social, this isn't Football. Gridiron is played largely with hands rather than feet, while completely covered in pads... Unlike Proper Football (⚽) and Rugby Union, which actually require skill and precision.

More intellectual bite than an angry Quoll, while being absolutely fearless with every single element of a cartoonists' toolkit... Jon @kudelka.bsky.social, you will be very sorely missed. Rest In Glory, for proving that the artist's pen is always sharper & mightier than any sword. #RIP #Kudelka

Okay, Liberal Party of Australia leadership dark horse speculation... You don't give a speech like this over the weekend to a national conference, if you don't have leadership aspirations. Taylor & Hastie might be the flavour of the month, but could Tim Wilson be the next leader? #LibSpill #Spill

Texas Senate District 9 hasn't gone "Blue" in over 3 decades & covers large parts of the newly redrawn Texas Congressional Districts 12 & 24, both of which have been solidly Republican for decades. Big part of old Congressional district 33 switches to 25. US Midterms are looking very competitive.

Credit when credit is due to @petebuttigieg.bsky.social, this is how you defuse political "gotcha" moments. Well reasoned remarks that de-escalate conflict & reinforce commonalities, while patiently referencing events & facts that are reasonable & heartfelt. This is how coalitions gradually form.

You know that "The Boss" is serious when not only does he write a song in a week, but he also records it and produces a music video on it. @brucespringsteen.net, I hope this one's on your track list over the next few years.

There would also likely be security cameras in that area too, @karaswisher.bsky.social & @pivotpod.bsky.social. Probably some dash-cams too. So many angles of what happened & the aftermath.

These guys have obviously never heard of Vuvuzelas then. Whistles & Recorders have nothing on these things, irritation wise. 🔥👀

So some of you might've noticed new #PrideCup trophies at #TheOriginalRivalry matches on Jan 17th between #MelbourneVictory & #AdelaideUnited in the #ALeagues. 🏳️‍🌈 Big thanks to @battledinosaur.bsky.social, Hayley & @simonhill1894.bsky.social for encouraging me to make these & help people. #LGBTI+ 😊

That.... Or they're Burnley fans and were checking out the Ward-Prowes loan rumours, @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social... I mean, anything is possible. ⚽👀

Political instances where "the tail is wagging the dog" often result in leadership challenges, once one party and/or faction blinks. I don't know what @amyremeikis.bsky.social's singing voice is like, but Ethel Waters' 1933 classic "Stormy Weather" could be a soundtrack for this... 👀