The latest news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is immensely frustrating. I wish I could do more from Australia, but I’ve done the only thing I can think of: I bought some T shirts from Saint Javelin! One for Dad, two for me.

Happy Humphrey Bogart’s birthday to all who celebrate!

Fellow #Australians, can we please stop this “first mass shooting since Port Arthur” nonsense. There have been 26 between then and now, 6 of which resulted in at least 4 fatalities.

20 years ago on Thursday, Sydney had race riots at Cronulla Beach, after xenophobia was encouraged by people like Alan Jones (a corrupt and dishonest right wing radio host) & the prime minister of the time, John Howard (infamous for voicing lies about refugees). Today, antisemitic shooting at Bondi.

My heart breaks for anyone, most of whom will be Jewish, who is affected by today’s shooting at Bondi. Everyone who voted for One Nation or any other far right cooker (so that includes the Coalition, especially under Abbott), or spoke dismissively of “globalists” has contributed to this situation.

“Get Kmart tofu cat litter” said the only reputable cat breeder in Sydney, “it cuts down on smell and it doesn’t stick so easily to cat feet”. Of course, this only applies if any of the local Kmarts actually have any!

Stephen Colbert: But wait, there’s dumber! YouTube: (add for military supplies) I’m not even joking!

Good morning to everyone except the bus drivers who operate between Campsie and Burwood.

Bizarre article. Almost every description of a supposed right wing intellectual seemed decidedly non-intellectual to me. Biblical teachings? Not intellectual. Belief that liberalism has led to civilisation collapse? Neither intellectual nor correct. www.theatlantic.com/books/2025/1...

As a non-US citizen, if I discuss US politics online, there’s a very strong possibility that someone asks how I dare to have thoughts and hopes about politics that aren’t from my country. Here’s why: www.smh.com.au/world/north-...

Fellow Aussies, what kind of advertising do you get on YouTube? Lately, I’ve had the IPA, trying to paint “(Chris) Bowen is no Thatcher” as if that’s a bad thing. Wrapped up in their own little world, aren’t they? #auspol

Also, left to right, Hank Scorpio, Malcom Merlin, Lex Luthor.

Here’s something fun for the Latin music crowd youtu.be/8agUpwgvn_E?...

Good morning to everyone except the bus drivers who drive between Campsie and Burwood on Saturday mornings!

I have the constitution of an ox. A lactose intolerant ox, but an ox nonetheless.

Sign inside a public toilet/restroom. I’m concerned!

Public notice: Nobody knows what the term “liberals/libs” means anymore liberal traditionally means left. Liberal democracy is a different things. Britain has a political party called the Liberal Democrats (lib dems) who are broadly centrists Australia’s main right wing party is the Liberal Party

Australia sunscreen scandal grows as more products pulled off shelves #auspol

I just saw a longer vid of Trump’s interview/argument with Australian reporter John Lyons. I’ll concede that Trump can be cunning & ruthless, but for everyone trying to tell me that the Orange Menace is at the the top of his game… he doesn’t under that the Australian ABC & the US ABC are different.

In politics, “traditional values” tends to mean something terrible. But for me as a drummer, my traditional values are: Snare drumming requires volume control Cymbals are allowed to have bits of metal draped over them Don’t break clave

As it turns out, the first paragraph applies to my colleague! chaser.com.au/entertainmen...

For all of my US friends (and anyone else who wanders past), I’ve seen the hype and expectation for your #NFL #halftime shows. I thought you might like to see the pregame show from the #AFL (Australian Football League) Grand Final on the weekend. youtu.be/4oLD1PQWZRU?...

Aus to US translation: Panadol = Tylenol Does Your Boyfriend Have 16 Wikipedia Tabs Open On His Browser At All Times? His Mum May Have Taken Panadol While Pregnant www.betootaadvocate.com/uncategorize...

New techniques in the casinos: Las Vegas Casinos Begin Banning The Use Of Paracetamol On Their Gaming Floors www.betootaadvocate.com/headlines/la...

TIL about “trust me bro science”, what a great line! Day 2 Of Bucks Party Sees Entire Group Contract Autism www.betootaadvocate.com/breaking-new...

Latest news! Hot off the non-existent press! FBI Retrospectively Reveal Transcript Of John Wilkes Booth's Confession To Transgender Lover On Encrypted Messaging App www.betootaadvocate.com/world-news/f...

I work at a chain of big box electronics stores. My particular store used to sell CDs and DVDs, but stopped that in June of 2024. Yesterday, a guy came in, wanting to buy a CD. 15 months since the change. I guess that’s why we don’t stock them anymore…

I saw this on a wall today and I thought initially of anyone following #usa #politics, but I realised that with perhaps a bit less urgency, anyone following #auspol or #ukpol might feel the same way!

Make a band singular Public Image Very Limited

What do we think? I’d happily contribute

I'm having a rough go of it lately, and have been thinking: everyone is going through something, and you have no idea what it is, or how it's affecting them. Quote post this is if you're going through something, and maybe we'll all realize that we aren't as alone as we feel right now.

This must be terrible. You’d never know if the ball was in or out! (Yes, I know. It’s actually Escher)

I read that Orange Menace is going to rename the Pentagon, it will become the Department of War. Remind me, o Breaker Of Wedding Vows, which Nobel Prize are you aiming for? Orwell would have needed to collaborate with Kafka to write this book…

“Tad” means “little bit”. “Tad bit” sounds horrendous. Thank you for coming to my Tad talk.

He’s not even Australian! Darn Kiwis, coming here, taking over our racism…

Hey Australians! Someone non-Aussie has posted a pic from the Shovel and I’m not sure if they’re aware. Do I tell them or not?

I’ve been blocked by someone! First time, I think. What was my sin, you ask? He (?) tried to say that Clinton’s election was entirely her fault because of poor decisions, I pointed out that Clinton won the popular vote and her opponent cheated. I’m so evil, being aggressively accurate!

I meant to share this last night. Last night’s dinner is red onions in red wine on steak, from my latest cookbook purchase, Moro Easy. Definitely doing this again!

I want to open an antiques shop in Belair. I’ll call it the Belair Kitsch Project.

This story hit me right in the feels www.irishstar.com/news/us-news...

Here’s a fun thing for the #Australians, make a #movie #Australian To Kill A Bin Chicken

There was one quote that I found really hard (and I got it wrong)!

Rich musical history here. #jazzsky #funksky, and is there a #salsasky ? youtu.be/rt2pMXe1Zt8?...

World politics as it actually is: Netanyahu Attacks Albanese For Doing What The Majority Of Australians Expect Of Him www.betootaadvocate.com/uncategorize...

R.I.P. Eddie Palmieri. I managed to see him when he played at the Adelaide Festival of Arts. We queued for ages, Mum gave up and went home, but I wasn’t missing Eddie for *anything*! youtu.be/Rn85kvb4bTk?...

Australia’s finest news source strikes again! Yankee Imperialists Ask If We Also Want Some Weird White Eggs To Go With Their Diseased Beef www.betootaadvocate.com/uncategorize...

Israeli Officials Warn That Expressions Like 'Stop Fucking Starving Innocent Children To Death' Are Rooted In Anti-Semitism www.betootaadvocate.com/headlines/is...

Australia’s finest internet site does it again! Trump Vows To Allow Public Access To Area 51 In Most Recent Effort To Avoid Releasing Epstein Files www.betootaadvocate.com/uncategorize...

Why is this car winking at me?

Could this be the anonymous confession of Mr Stephen? @stephencolbert.bsky.social