Sophie these days

Sophie these days

@spiderandme.bsky.social

Posts about dogs, bikes and animal stuff

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Add in the lame campaign from Labour* and yeah, I agree. I feel like we/the broad left needs to be thinking about disrupting the shitfuckery coming down the pipeline. *This is not a dig at the volunteers who I know have been working really hard. #nzpol

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And it will happen in AoNZ. You know that inequality I keep harping on about? It has real world consequences, none of them attractive for most citizens. Climate change will make it much worse. #ItsTheInequalityStupid #nzpol

Andy Scollick@andyscollick.bsky.social

A window into what the children and grandchildren face in a climate-changed Europe: brutal treatment by security services, fascist gangs, warlords and organised crime groups. Yes, it will happen to us, here. So start fighting the fascists! Now. #ClimateChange #displacement #migration

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Harrowing but very good piece that puts all the current political and media nonsense in context. Deals with the systematic failure of NZ govt and society to address institutional abuse in care. Tim Jago, Aussie Malcom, etc can be understood in this context. Horrible. newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/25/a...

newsroom.co.nzAaron Smale: The Silencing ContinuesInvestigative journalist Aaron Smale says the political posturing over photos with gangs is ignorant, hypocritical, and amounts to gangster chic for Instagram

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Aotearoa MUST ABANDON AND WITHDRAW from PIF. Winston has a problem with China supporting infrastructure in the Cooks but no fukn problem with a genocide state. Anything Luxon supports is to benefit the US. Israeli soldiers in Aotearoa is a fukn indictment on our current values. GET THEM OUT!!

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Cowards #climatecrisis #keepitintheground

Andy Scollick@andyscollick.bsky.social

Andy Burnham’s government will on Wednesday approve the development of a large new gasfield in the UK North Sea, as the prime minister responds to criticism that climate policies have hurt British industry and energy security. (FT) www.ft.com/content/9cfa... #ClimateChange #FossilFuels

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Kia ora! Just to let you know that I'll be playing records at the little boutique record store in the basement of fancy new Queen St department store Faraday's tomorrow (ie: Thursday), 11am to 3pm. Come down and say hi! You may also catch a glimpse of elusive man of mystery Matthew Crawley.

waddaya know? #ChrisAgreesWithChris #nzpol

Bernard Hickey@bernardchickey.bsky.social

I spoke last night in the video (open to all) below with Elliot Crossan about his analysis of Labour’s fiscal plans, including how its focus on returning to surplus amp; cutting debt will force big real cuts in welfare amp; other Govt spending #nzpol thekaka.substack.com/p/the-heavy-...

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Dear smartypantses and shenanigans peeps, by now many of you know about how OtterMunchy lost their home earlier this year. I'm asking again for your help. Winter is coming, and OtterMunchy needs clothes and shelter for the next few months. If you're willing, DM me for OtterMunchy's PayPal details.

Otter Munchy@ottermunchy42.bsky.social

@whyaduck.bsky.social This used to be my home. I was inside with my dog when it collapsed. It has been a scary time…

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It’s #WolfAwarenessWeek! 🐺 This week, we’re highlighting ways you can take action for wolves. Every conversation, shared post, and action taken can help build a better future for wolves. How will you stand up for wolves this week?🔗to support: bit.ly/4yrGL5x

The fine line between satire and real life...

The Onion@theonion.com

Protestors Criticized For Looting Businesses Without Forming Private Equity Firm First https://theonion.com/protestors-criticized-for-looting-businesses-without-fo-1843735351/

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#nzpol No surprises. A week out from voting and the targets are female politicians and gangs. More lazy (but sadly effective) dog whistles. Coming week (x2) will be brutal for anyone who is not a white male. Please make sure you have supports around you to look after yourselves out there. 🙏🏾

ACT is like the tacky wallpaper we've gotten used to but the prospect of the lizard people getting another crack at power is utterly terrifying. I dislike TOP but they're not even approaching that level of psychopathy. #nzpol

Kent Duston@kentduston.bsky.social

And it simply stuns me that I’ve seen more posts this weekend attacking Opportunity than I’ve seen attacking Act. Which one is the bigger threat to our country and our way of life, ffs? The amateurs in Opportunity or the well-funded sociopaths in Act?

Short 🧵 Yorrike in full flight is quite something. Honestly? If you haven't got an e-bike because you're not sure if it's for you, you should definitely get one anyway. #nzpol

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'Muldoon had the wit to realise gang crime wasn’t going to reduce if prison was the only response.' Which puts him well ahead of the current bunch. Once again, Simon's column is a must-read. #nzpol

Frank@fmacskasy.bsky.social

Something msm journos have overlooked. Again. simonwilsonhopetown.substack.com/p/politician...

Where's all those Atlas-linked free speech warriors when you need them?

Alex Gibney@alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social

Note: TikTok - 15% owned by Musk pal Larry Ellison - permanently banned our "Musk" the movie account on the platform. www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politic...

The economy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the environment. Plan accordingly. #climatecrisis

Håkon Nordhagen@hakonnordhagen.bsky.social

Climate economics today is analogous to "carrying out a risk assessment of the impact of the Titanic hitting an iceberg but excluding from the model the possibility that the ship could sink, the shortage of lifeboats, and death from drowning or hypothermia.” By @doctorvive.bsky.social

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Vote early. This election is critical and it's essential that every vote count. If you live in a state with early voting, vote now instead of worrying if your ballot made it there in time. #VOTE

Why is the AoNZ govt aligning itself to this rogues' gallery? #nzpol

Angry@angrystaffer.bsky.social

This is pathetic. Ukraine tested Starlink speed restrictions in Europe and had no issues - the restrictions only exist in Ukraine. The Trump administration is actively helping Russia kill Ukrainians - and risking the lives of US and NATO advisors in Ukraine.