Salubrionicle: 2018

A lot of people have swallowed the strong propaganda push against Wikileaks. Mainstream media just rolls over or plays along
https://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=24042&LangID=E

Coalition pledge to crack down on tax avoidance achieves almost nothing in three years | Australia news | The...

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/dec/21/coalition-pledge-to-crack-down-on-tax-avoidance-achieves-almost-nothing-in-three-years

Joy. What happens when you put idiots in charge.

Joy. What happens when you put idiots in charge.
https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/steep-funding-cuts-for-australian-science-announced-65227

Global warming will happen faster than we think

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07586-5?utm_source=fbk_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=naturenews&sf203760975=1&fbclid=IwAR35Dfm0P8eHa2eYTA-2gwud_VDXFL9lrYN4yknfDfouBbyIz0l0t-VPQro

Look beyond miserable headlines: here are the good news stories you might've missed in 2018

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-20/good-news-you-mightve-missed-this-year/10630474

Why just sacked? He defrauded the company, harmed its reputation and misled the public.

Why just sacked? He defrauded the company, harmed its reputation and misled the public.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46624297

Toxic

Toxic
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/liberal-powerbrokers-in-racist-and-homophobic-text-furore-20181218-p50n2b.html

How the world has fought back against the violent far-right and started winning | Jason Wilson | Opinion | The...

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/dec/19/how-the-world-has-fought-back-against-the-violent-far-right-and-started-winning

Something to think about.

Something to think about.
Prejudice.
https://m.imgur.com/D43nJ2b

‘Far-right cell’ in German police ‘threatened to kill lawyer’s two-year-old daughter’

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/german-police-neo-nazi-cell-seda-basay-yildiz-lawyer-death-threat-daughter-frankfurt-a8687731.html

Land of oppression

Land of oppression
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/united-states-added-list-most-dangerous-countries-journalists-first-time-n949676

Good.

Good.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-19/belgium-pm-resigns-over-migration-spat/10633300

And the ethically challenged will immediately attack the source.

And the ethically challenged will immediately attack the source.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/dec/18/expert-attacks-centrelink-robo-debt-and-moral-bankruptcy-that-allows-it

Improving End of Life Care – Ask the Nurses

https://ldi.upenn.edu/healthpolicysense/improving-end-life-care-ask-nurses

If you're worried about online data trackers, try this before you chuck your phone away

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-18/online-data-trackers-how-to-protect-yourself/10614776

MEPs to scrutinise ExxonMobil's alleged role in climate change misinformation | Business | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/dec/17/meps-to-scrutinise-exxonmobil-alleged-role-in-climate-change-misinformation

Toxic apple from a toxic tree?

Toxic apple from a toxic tree?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/17/netanyahus-son-banned-from-facebook-over-hate-speech

Corrupt polly to advise on LNP version of corruption commission. Corruption set to continue.

Corrupt polly to advise on LNP version of corruption commission. Corruption set to continue.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-18/cunneen-appointed-to-government-integrity-commission-panel/10630190

Interesting times.

Interesting times.
https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/why-we-should-bulldoze-parliament-house-and-replace-it-with-a-box-of-dirty-kitty-litter/news-story/b37d1a963fd0b6914aad585f6a600433

We say we love our national parks. The evidence suggests otherwise | Kelly O’Shanassy | Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/dec/18/we-say-we-love-our-national-parks-the-evidence-suggests-otherwise

Because the misogynist party pretends to be better at economics, which the misogynist sections of the public is...

Because the misogynist party pretends to be better at economics, which the misogynist sections of the public is desperate to believe.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-18/frydenberg-says-voters-will-overlook-coalitions-womens-problem/10629588

Shark Numbers Along The Great Barrier Reef Have Dropped By 92% In Just 50 Years

https://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/shark-numbers-along-the-great-barrier-reef-have-dropped-by-92-in-just-50-years/

"some Nationals argued Mr Broad could stay in Parliament and should not be punished for behaviour"

"some Nationals argued Mr Broad could stay in Parliament and should not be punished for behaviour"
The Nationals have a serious ethical problem. Right Barnaby?
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/andrew-broad-used-taxpayer-funds-for-part-of-his-bombshell-hong-kong-sugar-baby-trip-20181217-p50mtn.html

Right wing anti-knowledge governance

Right wing anti-knowledge governance
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/monumental-disaster-at-the-department-of-the-interior/?fbclid=IwAR3P__Zx3y22t0eYLLcz6-SsQ2DpKOVl3eSTamNj0SG8H-0lJg6e9TkgLSI

Even Israel thinks Morrison is an idiot

Even Israel thinks Morrison is an idiot
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/israel-urges-australia-to-fix-jerusalem-mistake

Scott Morrison just provides fuel for radical attacks by blundering stupidly into a controversial international...

Scott Morrison just provides fuel for radical attacks by blundering stupidly into a controversial international decision.
http://www.theshovel.com.au/2018/12/16/morrison-responds-to-everyday-concerns-of-australians-west-jerusalem-israeli-capital/

Certain persons need a blast of this prior to posting on Facebook #trollpost

Certain persons need a blast of this prior to posting on Facebook #trollpost
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-12/tl-tln121218.php

You’re not allowed to read this if you’re in Australia

You’re not allowed to read this if you’re in Australia
https://www.thedailybeast.com/vatican-no-3-cardinal-george-pell-on-trial-for-historical-child-sex-charges

Once again, the LNP, IPA, Murdoch whores have been proven wrong.

Once again, the LNP, IPA, Murdoch whores have been proven wrong.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/review-clears-abc-and-sbs-over-claims-they-compete-unfairly-with-commercial-rivals-20181212-p50lpj.html

Apple among tech companies voicing opposition to new anti-encryption law in Australia

https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/10/apple-opposes-australian-anti-encryption-law/

Toxic industry lacks ethics

Toxic industry lacks ethics
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-30/banking-royal-commission-wraps-up-hearings/10571872

In Reason We Trust: Why Morality Has Nothing to do with Religion

https://escapingplatoscave.com/in-reason-we-trust-why-morality-has-nothing-to-do-with-religion/

The Big Breather - why Australia's economy now ranks outside the Top 20 - Michael West

https://www.michaelwest.com.au/the-big-breather-why-australias-economy-now-ranks-outside-the-top-20/

Ok: No! to all palm oil products.

Ok: No! to all palm oil products.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/palm-oil-sustainable-certified-plantations-orangutans-indonesia-southeast-asia-greenwashing-purdue-a8674681.html

Honda reveals fluoride battery breakthrough for next-gen power storage

https://www.slashgear.com/honda-reveals-fluoride-battery-breakthrough-for-next-gen-power-storage-06557121/

Perspective and narrative.

Perspective and narrative.
White leaders need to come out and condemn these actions. Why aren't you hearing anything about this from the White community?
https://www.betootaadvocate.com/headlines/2-australian-cities-shut-down-in-1-week-due-to-gunfire-from-non-muslims-just-having-a-bad-day/

First they damage the economy, then they fudge the figures

https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/first-they-damage-the-economy-then-they-fudge-the-figures,12183

Rubbish day for a garbage PM in charge of a toxic government.

Rubbish day for a garbage PM in charge of a toxic government.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/every-moment-in-this-sorry-day-revealed-the-government-s-precarious-hold-on-parliament-20181206-p50kop.html

Australia rushes its ‘dangerous’ anti-encryption bill into parliament, despite massive opposition – TechCrunch

https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/05/australia-rushes-its-dangerous-anti-encryption-bill-into-parliament/

Why we are governed by idiots and you should be worried | First Dog on the Moon | Opinion | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/dec/05/why-we-are-governed-by-idiots-and-you-should-be-worried

A directionless, self-obsessed rabble: Liberal brand is damaged goods

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/a-directionless-self-obsessed-rabble-liberal-brand-is-damaged-goods-20181205-p50kau.html

'Killed for speaking the truth': nine journalists murdered in 2018 | Media | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2018/dec/05/journalists-murdered-khashoggi-kuciak-panama-papers

42% of global coal power plants run at a loss, finds world-first study

https://www.carbontracker.org/42-of-global-coal-power-plants-run-at-a-loss-finds-world-first-study/

Scientists develop 10-minute universal cancer test | Science | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/dec/04/scientists-develop-10-minute-universal-cancer-test

Mentally deficient politicians endanger society.

Mentally deficient politicians endanger society.
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/monumental-disaster-at-the-department-of-the-interior/

And yet people are still not only willing to swallow that garbage, but defend the position vehemently without any...

And yet people are still not only willing to swallow that garbage, but defend the position vehemently without any self critique.
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2018-12-03/climate-denialism-s-stupidity-frustrates-action

Government's big stick energy policy now small twig

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/government-s-big-stick-energy-policy-now-small-twig-20181204-p50k43.html

Turnbull: I gave it my best shot … but deniers won’t accept renewables are cheaper

https://reneweconomy.com.au/turnbull-i-gave-it-my-best-shot-but-deniers-wont-accept-renewables-are-cheaper-64545/

Why coal – and not renewables – is root cause of surging Australia power prices

https://reneweconomy.com.au/why-coal-and-not-renewables-is-root-cause-of-surging-australia-power-prices-78405/

Incompetent, corrupt, not legally allowed to be in parliament.

Incompetent, corrupt, not legally allowed to be in parliament.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/dec/03/not-up-to-the-job-former-security-monitor-blasts-dutton-for-politicising-encryption

David Attenborough: collapse of civilisation is on the horizon | Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/dec/03/david-attenborough-collapse-civilisation-on-horizon-un-climate-summit

Science deniers believe free speech empowers them to disinform.

Science deniers believe free speech empowers them to disinform.
https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change-sceptic-mislead-pulbic-inaccurate-statements-free-speech-plea-mps-a7657951.html

Joke leaders. Morison meets Trump.

Joke leaders. Morison meets Trump.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/once-we-were-the-laughing-stock-of-the-world-but-now-its-worse-20181202-p50jnf.html

Federal LNP May be highly toxic, but NSW LNP ain’t a glowing slab of purity.

Federal LNP May be highly toxic, but NSW LNP ain’t a glowing slab of purity.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-03/nsw-liberals-say-canberra-is-damaging-the-brand/10577492

Unprecedented and complex encryption access laws must not be rushed, nor politicised

https://www.lawcouncil.asn.au/media/media-releases/unprecedented-and-complex-encryption-access-laws-must-not-be-rushed-nor-politicised

Craig Kelly is in the core of the pustule of toxin within the LNP

Craig Kelly is in the core of the pustule of toxin within the LNP
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/liberal-party-in-turmoil-over-plan-to-save-craig-kelly-through-emergency-powers-20181202-p50jp2.html

Disgusting abuse by a tyrannical government

Disgusting abuse by a tyrannical government
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/deadlocked-encryption-debate-getting-ugly

the prime minister is compromising Australia’s national security and he should stop playing politics with national...

the prime minister is compromising Australia’s national security and he should stop playing politics with national security to try to get around the fact that he’s got a problem in his party room.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/dec/02/scott-morrison-blew-up-bipartisan-compromise-on-encryption-says-labor

Toxic party is poisoning itself

Toxic party is poisoning itself
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/liberals-descend-into-tribalism-under-the-cover-of-loyalty-20181130-p50jff.html

Scott Morrison is a corrupt sack of pus.

Scott Morrison is a corrupt sack of pus.
https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2018/12/01/senate-chases-tourism-australia-documents/15435828007217

Scripture should be scrapped from NSW high schools, say principals

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/high-school-principals-call-for-religious-education-to-be-scrapped-20181130-p50jeo.html

The liberals have a real severe attitude problem.

The liberals have a real severe attitude problem.
"There is a real culture of backwardness on women and it's definitely entrenched in the conservative faction"
https://www.smh.com.au/national/how-about-he-rings-pm-s-woman-problem-hits-peak-farce-20181129-p50j8b.html

EHRs Cut Costs, Hospitalization Time

https://www.hcanews.com/news/ehrs-cut-costs-hospitalization-time

How awful journalism can produce garbage that gets perpetuated.

How awful journalism can produce garbage that gets perpetuated.
https://www.poynter.org/news/fact-checker-got-several-news-outlets-correct-false-story-about-mini-ice-age

Resources Minister Matt Canavan is a corporate grubbing stooge.

Resources Minister Matt Canavan is a corporate grubbing stooge.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/climate-change-protest-will-lead-to-dole-queue-minister-tells-students-20181130-p50jbt.html

Nationals desperate to cover up their corruption.

Nationals desperate to cover up their corruption.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/nationals-mps-rebel-over-government-s-integrity-commission-plans-20181129-p50j51.html

Guardian ups its vilification of Julian Assange

https://www.jonathan-cook.net/blog/2018-11-28/guardian-vilification-julian-assange/

Strange earthquake waves rippled around Earth, and nobody knows why

https://relay-nationalgeographic-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/relay.nationalgeographic.com/proxy/distribution/public/amp/science/2018/11/strange-earthquake-waves-rippled-around-world-earth-geology?usqp=mq331AQECAFYAQ%3D%3D&_js_v=0.1#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s

Strong US propaganda push against Assange appears to be coming to a climax.

Strong US propaganda push against Assange appears to be coming to a climax.
https://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/listeningpost/2018/11/julian-assange-charges-trial-media-181124072357822.html

Australian PM, Morrison, wants youth to conform, and not be concerned about politics, or the politics of the...

Australian PM, Morrison, wants youth to conform, and not be concerned about politics, or the politics of the environment.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/nov/26/scott-morrison-tells-students-striking-over-climate-change-to-be-less-activist

LNP has a problem.
Just this year they could have selected the only person who had a chance of winning the next election. But Julie Bishop was female. The went with a joke of a human, nobody wanting the third option of the corrupt, bullying, ultra-right ex-cop.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-28/australian-political-parties-deny-problem-with-women/10560498

There are some really toxic male senators.

There are some really toxic male senators.
As determined in the Australian Federal Senate: Barry O'Sullivan is a pig of a human.
And yet there are numerous ignorant plebs who will repeat the slurs.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/senate-suspends-greens-leader-richard-di-natale-for-calling-barry-o-sullivan-a-pig
https://twitter.com/BuzzFeedOzPol/status/1067290756400865282

Interesting if true.

Interesting if true. This should easily be backed up with video evidence instead of just "sources". Note that the author, Harding, has been previously tied with publishing false articles. All other sources, including Wikileaks, have clearly stated this article is untrue.
The reputation of Wikileaks or The Guardian are going to take a big hit here.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/nov/27/manafort-held-secret-talks-with-assange-in-ecuadorian-embassy

Read Google employees' open letter protesting Project Dragonfly

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/27/read-google-employees-open-letter-protesting-project-dragonfly.html

Federal government botched scrutiny of plan to bulldoze pristine forest

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/federal-government-botched-scrutiny-of-plan-to-bulldoze-pristine-forest-20181127-p50il2.html

Tech companies could leave Australia over Dutton’s encryption bill: Lobby

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/tech-companies-could-leave-australia-over-dutton-s-encryption-bill-lobby

LNP: dodging scrutiny is what they do. No responsibility or accountability.

LNP: dodging scrutiny is what they do. No responsibility or accountability.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-28/2019-parliamentary-sitting-calendar-called-surrender-document/10560474

Toxic Morrison syndrome.

Toxic Morrison syndrome.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/morrison-government-shock-julia-banks-quits-the-liberal-party-to-sit-on-the-crossbench-20181127-p50il8.html

LNP: get rid of the ratbags or face electoral devastation.

LNP: get rid of the ratbags or face electoral devastation.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/minister-kelly-o-dwyer-lashes-homophobic-anti-women-liberals-in-her-party

Corruption

Corruption
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-27/more-than-four-thousand-public-servants-report-corruption/10556368

That threat should be instant loss of pre-selection. Plus Craig Kelly is one of the worst persons in the LNP.

That threat should be instant loss of pre-selection. Plus Craig Kelly is one of the worst persons in the LNP.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/nov/26/craig-kelly-wont-rule-out-crossbench-switch-if-he-loses-liberal-preselection

LNP seem to be focused on appealing to the extreme right idiots rather than the conservative base, who are begging...

LNP seem to be focused on appealing to the extreme right idiots rather than the conservative base, who are begging for a fair and rational party rather than a rat-bag party.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/nov/26/the-liberal-party-must-reform-itself-rapidly-or-accept-its-demise

Brazil Says Deforestation In The Amazon Is At Its Worst Level In A Decade

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/davidmack/amazon-deforestation-brazil-rainforest

But the party policy is pro-corruption.

But the party policy is pro-corruption.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/nov/25/dozens-of-former-judges-urge-scott-morrison-to-set-up-anti-corruption-watchdog?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

They need to lose a large number of people who are unable to live up to that standard.

They need to lose a large number of people who are unable to live up to that standard.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/nov/23/build-culture-integrity-coalition-urged-to-adopt-federal-icac-proposal

In fact, they're amoral scumbags.

In fact, they're amoral scumbags.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-24/banking-royal-commission-commonwealth-bank-bosses-not-learning/10549754

Hahahahahahaaaa! What an ass clown.

Hahahahahahaaaa! What an ass clown.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/11/21/trump-time-person-year/2076942002/

Samsung Apologizes For Workers' Sicknesses and Deaths

http://time.com/5462127/samsung-workers-death-apology/

EEA report confirms: electric cars are better for climate and air quality

https://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/eea-report-confirms-electric-cars?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic

Bike riders spend more in local shops | Bicycle Network

https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/newsroom/2018/11/20/bike-riders-spend-more-in-local-shops/

gcemetery_e2lkg8

https://gcemetery.co/

When the regulator is ineffective we get mass corruption.

When the regulator is ineffective we get mass corruption.
And business is always trying to make the regulator ineffective.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-23/banking-royal-commission-live-blog-asic-day-five/10547582

Saudi Arabia 'tortured women activists'

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-46283364

"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming...

"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore" - and we will shoot them dead.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/11/21/white-house-approves-military-use-lethal-force-border-migrant-caravan/2082306002/

Healthcare System Neglect Is Top Cause of Data Breaches

https://www.hcanews.com/news/healthcare-system-neglect-is-top-cause-of-data-breaches

Ideological political nut jobs of the LIberal party, making evidence free policy based on the feels.

Ideological political nut jobs of the LIberal party, making evidence free policy based on the feels.
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/victorian-liberals-to-shut-down-injecting-room-in-a-week-if-elected-20181121-p50hcj.html

But it is Dutton’s modus operandi.

But it is Dutton’s modus operandi.
https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2018/11/20/labor-warns-dutton-encrypted-apps/

Does Netflix's '13 Reasons Why' influence teen suicide? Survey asks at-risk youths

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-11/mm-u-dn111918.php

Why does the LNP not want a corruption watchdog?

Why does the LNP not want a corruption watchdog?

https://www.michaelwest.com.au/discovered-matthias-cormanns-billion-dollar-black-hole/

Former SBS boss says entire ABC board should consider resigning

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/former-sbs-boss-says-entire-abc-board-should-consider-resigning-20181118-p50gqy.html

Piece of crap PM

Piece of crap PM
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/pamela-anderson-slams-smutty-pm-for-rejecting-assange-calls

Outbreak: Ebola spreads to Congolese city of 1.2 million sparking containment fears

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/outbreak-ebola-spreads-congolese-city-12-million-sparking-containment/

Why Sleep Apnea Patients Rely on a CPAP Machine Hacker - Motherboard

https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/xwjd4w/im-possibly-alive-because-it-exists-why-sleep-apnea-patients-rely-on-a-cpap-machine-hacker

Australia’s wealth has shifted towards the rich. Again. - Michael West

https://www.michaelwest.com.au/australias-wealth-has-shifted-towards-the-rich-again/

Chris Cox used to despise cyclists. Then something changed

https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/on-the-road/chris-cox-used-to-despise-cyclists-believing-they-should-get-off-the-roads-then-something-changed/news-story/3ebd9f4ef4dfb9554dd86eaaa9b7f731

Retards who froth at the mouth about saving frogs when there is profit to be had

Retards who froth at the mouth about saving frogs when there is profit to be had
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/nov/14/queensland-has-systematically-failed-threatened-species-auditor-general-says-in-scathing-report

Hail idiot leader

Hail idiot leader
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-un-refugees/u-s-alone-in-opposing-u-n-refugee-text-over-sovereignty-concerns-idUSKCN1NI2VB

Australia becoming more corrupt, warns former judge

https://www.smh.com.au/national/australia-becoming-more-corrupt-warns-former-judge-20181113-p50fsp.html

Chloe left hospital in a daze with a handful of pamphlets. Two days later, she was back

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-29/victoria-mental-health-crisis-and-its-tragic-consequences/10433286

"Terrorism experts admonish PM for ‘racist and simplistic’ claim that community leaders need to be more proactive in...

"Terrorism experts admonish PM for ‘racist and simplistic’ claim that community leaders need to be more proactive in combating terrorism"
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/nov/12/bourke-street-attack-morrison-accused-of-scapegoating-muslim-community

David Elliot MP - disgusting piece of human offal.

David Elliot MP - disgusting piece of human offal.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-09/annabel-crabb-ashleigh-raper-luke-foley-geoffrey-rush-barnaby/10480876

The incontrovertible truth about World War I

https://www.smh.com.au/national/the-incontrovertible-truth-about-world-war-i-20181109-p50f0t.html

Like most issues, people get tangled up in terminology and overloaded words.

Like most issues, people get tangled up in terminology and overloaded words.
https://medium.com/@ramanvesh/free-will-64327c467c85

US 'war on terror' has killed over half a million people: study

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/11/wars-terror-killed-million-people-study-181109080620011.html

Privacy and Security of Data at Universities - Schneier on Security

https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2018/11/privacy_and_sec.html

Our government, ignoring Australians in distress, and the opinion of Australians!

Our government, ignoring Australians in distress, and the opinion of Australians!
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2018/11/08/assa-n08.html

Turnbull says those responsible for leadership coup still owe Australians an explanation

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/turnbull-says-those-responsible-for-leadership-coup-still-owe-australians-an-explanation

Making noises about being ethical.

Making noises about being ethical. Then secretly retracting your commitments. Do NOT buy Woolworths branded eggs. Not ever.
https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/consumer/2018/11/07/woolworths-caged-eggs/

Catholic schools' plea to Labor to keep funding hush

https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2018/11/06/catholic-school-funding-labor/

Believing without evidence is always morally wrong | Aeon Ideas

https://aeon.co/ideas/believing-without-evidence-is-always-morally-wrong

Idiot bully police officer. Of course he's the exception. Right?

Idiot bully police officer. Of course he's the exception. Right?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-06/sarah-hanson-young-threat-police-officer-pleads-guilty/10469002

Undemocratic.

Undemocratic.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2014/04/16/The-US-is-not-a-democracy-but-an-oligarchy-study-concludes/2761397680051/

"reinstate the Climate Change Authority to provide a scientific voice in the debate"

"reinstate the Climate Change Authority to provide a scientific voice in the debate"
Does Kerryn want to be Prime minister? This is a conservative that I can get behind, rather than the sneering moral vacuums currently in power.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/nov/05/kerryn-phelps-seeks-urgent-briefing-on-peter-duttons-eligibility?utm_term=RWRpdG9yaWFsX0d1YXJkaWFuVG9kYXlBVVMtMTgxMTA1&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayAUS&CMP=GTAU_email

Helen Razer On The Ugly, Messy Truth About Julian Assange And Why You Should Care - New Matilda

https://newmatilda.com/2018/11/04/helen-razer-ugly-messy-truth-julian-assange-care/

So many who have their heads up the political are buying into the anti-Assange/Wikileaks propaganda.

So many who have their heads up the political are buying into the anti-Assange/Wikileaks propaganda.
https://theintercept.com/2018/04/20/the-dncs-lawsuit-against-wikileaks-poses-a-serious-threat-to-press-freedom/

The government complains about bias, but is actually concerned about being unable to control the message.

The government complains about bias, but is actually concerned about being unable to control the message. ABC is amazing. Politicians ... not so much.
https://decidertv.com/page/2018/11/2/abc-invests-more-money-in-local-content-than-seven-nine-and-ten-combination

Unlike Julian Assange, Google actually did get people killed.

Unlike Julian Assange, Google actually did get people killed.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2018/11/03/dozens-us-spies-killed-iran-china-uncovered-cia-messaging-service/

The World needs it ... to remain in the ground

The World needs it ... to remain in the ground
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/former-un-climate-chief-says-world-doesn-t-need-australia-s-toxic-coal-20181103-p50dt5.html

Bonuses for a substandard service, cost over-runs, delays, over-priced.

Bonuses for a substandard service, cost over-runs, delays, over-priced.
https://www.itnews.com.au/news/nbn-co-staff-reap-427m-in-bonus-payments-514861

Corollary: voting for Labor will make Labor's job easier. Don't do it.

Corollary: voting for Labor will make Labor's job easier. Don't do it.
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/shorten-warns-against-greens-protest-vote-20181031-p50d4y.html

Despicable.

Despicable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqegTsi6SiE

Idiots are finding their voice. Empowered by echo chambers that they gravitate to on the internet.

Idiots are finding their voice. Empowered by echo chambers that they gravitate to on the internet.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/01/new-race-discrimination-commissioner-says-there-is-a-resurgence-of-extremism-in-australia

"expose the party's national executive to greater scrutiny and tougher governance rules"

"expose the party's national executive to greater scrutiny and tougher governance rules"
Sounds reasonable.
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/left-faction-pushes-labor-party-to-fix-culture-of-secrecy-20181031-p50d3z.html

Very not good double minus.

Very not good double minus.
Focus now on measurable effects on Phytoplankton ... it is possible that there will be a reduction in oxygen levels.
https://www.upi.com/Study-Oceans-warming-60-percent-more-than-previously-thought/6071541016135/

Australian domestic airlines compared

https://www.choice.com.au/travel/on-holidays/airlines/articles/australian-domestic-airlines-compared

My super secret report done by consultants says the government is fabricating reports based on falsifications to...

My super secret report done by consultants says the government is fabricating reports based on falsifications to justify ideological political agenda.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/govt-says-secret-report-shows-contractors-answer-more-centrelink-calls-20181030-p50cu3.html

Consume and produce more fruits and vegetables as well as transition to diets higher in plant-based protein.

Consume and produce more fruits and vegetables as well as transition to diets higher in plant-based protein. Such a move will help protect habitats and help meet the Sustainable Development Goals
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0205683

Whelp. Corruption needs a mascot. Get the guy who alters reports because reality doesn't support his political view.

Whelp. Corruption needs a mascot. Get the guy who alters reports because reality doesn't support his political view.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-29/new-chairman-great-barrier-reef-marine-park-authority/10440878

This is really important information from a policy standpoint.

This is really important information from a policy standpoint. As an individual, it is very interesting if you're into nutrition.
https://theconversation.com/three-charts-on-how-and-what-australians-eat-hint-its-not-good-105646

“Five surveys of the peer-reviewed literature from 1991 to 2015 combine to 54,195 articles with an average consensus...

“Five surveys of the peer-reviewed literature from 1991 to 2015 combine to 54,195 articles with an average consensus of 99.94%”
http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0270467617707079?journalCode=bsta&

Study: Exposure to nature improves well-being by expanding space perception and reducing impulsivity

https://www.psypost.org/2018/10/study-exposure-to-nature-improves-well-being-by-expanding-space-perception-and-reducing-impulsivity-52409

Powerful storm hits US islands with 290kph winds

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-25/super-typhoon-yutu-hits-northern-mariana-islands/10428214

NBN: The Silent Train Wreck | Lifehacker Australia

https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/10/nbn-the-silent-train-wreck/

Air pollution leads to millions of ER visits for asthma attacks worldwide

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-10/gwu-apl101918.php

Why Australian company directors have started caring about climate change

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-25/why-company-directors-have-started-caring-about-climate-change/10423658

Fossil fuel 'special interests' putting Australian economy at risk, warns Stiglitz

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-24/stiglitz-warns-australia-economic-fallout-fossil-fuel-dependence/10424878

Sounds right. Not a perfect relationship of course, but if you don't doubt your position then you're probably wrong.

Sounds right. Not a perfect relationship of course, but if you don't doubt your position then you're probably wrong.
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/10/older-people-are-worse-than-young-people-at-telling-fact-from-opinion/573739/

Corruptly guaranteeing profits.

Corruptly guaranteeing profits.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/oct/24/coalition-could-indemnify-new-coal-projects-against-potential-carbon-price

Defence spending keeps spiralling as embarrassed government blocks data - Michael West

https://www.michaelwest.com.au/defence-spending-keeps-spiralling-as-embarrassed-government-blocks-data/

A cultural sensitivity tax.

A cultural sensitivity tax.
What’s a guess these are the same people who spew vitriol on foreigners in Australia.
https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/australian-tourists-risk-turning-japan-into-another-bali-20181019-p50aph.html

Not against gun ownership; but f’tards who respond online like this should NEVER be allowed to have a gun.

Not against gun ownership; but f’tards who respond online like this should NEVER be allowed to have a gun. They clearly have impulse control problems, poor judgement and are irrational.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-22/minister-sent-rape-threats-after-opposing-christmas-gun-ad/10403958

Sydney nuclear medicine lab 'should be replaced after failing modern safety standards'

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-22/lucas-heights-nuclear-medical-facility-review/10403532

Banking commission lessons likely to be short-lived, warns former ACCC boss

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-22/graeme-samuel-slams-asic-in-wake-of-banking-royal-commission/10403362

Billions wasted on a substandard NBN for Murdoch profit.

Billions wasted on a substandard NBN for Murdoch profit.
https://medium.com/@ants000/netflix-vs-foxtel-a-battle-for-australian-subscription-dollars-81faf5157fa4

Corruption.

Corruption.
Want to know why we have a huge budget deficit. Corrupt politicians giving away public money.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/oct/22/coalition-suppressed-auditors-finding-that-13bn-thales-arms-deal-could-have-cost-half-with-us

The feeling is that certain governments do this all the time. This time they got caught. Big time.

The feeling is that certain governments do this all the time. This time they got caught. Big time.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/10/jamal-khashoggi-case-latest-updates-181010133542286.html

I think a huge part of the problem is that much of the party faithful are not game, or incapable of critical...

I think a huge part of the problem is that much of the party faithful are not game, or incapable of critical reflection. Using every mental trick to self-deceive into positions that simply don’t stand up to rational scrutiny. Any variation in thinking is met with bullying. Every dodgy position is pushed with a thin spin, that the faithful desperately cling to in the face of overwhelming counter evidence provided by reality.
The time is truly ripe for a rational Conservative party to wipe the floor clean of the stain that is the current LNP.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/oct/20/the-wentworth-byelection-isnt-just-a-loss-for-the-liberals-its-a-disaster

Arctic Sea Ice: More than Just the Minimum

https://tamino.wordpress.com/2018/10/16/arctic-sea-ice-more-than-just-the-minimum/

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is a murderer.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is a murderer.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/19/crown-prince-mohammed-jamal-khashoggi-killing-mi6-sir-john-sawers

Idiot president

Idiot president
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/oct/18/trump-greg-gianforte-assault-guardian-ben-jacobs

https://www.sciencealert.com/puerto-rico-forest-insect-biodiversity-loss-60-fold-terrifying-climate-change

A certain white supremacist slogan supporting party is getting desperate and dirty.

A certain white supremacist slogan supporting party is getting desperate and dirty.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-18/dave-sharma-wants-police-probe-into-wentworth-email-about-phelps/10390510

Yeah.

Yeah.
https://www.betootaadvocate.com/headlines/anti-abortion-protestors-surprisingly-not-too-interested-in-saving-dying-kids-on-nauru/

Brain pollution: Evidence builds that dirty air causes Alzheimer’s, dementia

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/01/brain-pollution-evidence-builds-dirty-air-causes-alzheimer-s-dementia

Republican lawmakers react to the IPCC report – ‘we have scientists’ too!

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/climate-consensus-97-per-cent/2018/oct/17/republican-lawmakers-react-to-the-ipcc-report-we-have-scientists-too

Vulgar in government.

Vulgar in government.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/for-the-pacific-it-s-always-about-cash-environment-minister-in-diplomatic-incident-over-climate-change-20181017-p50a6b.html

Entitled. Against best advice. Corrupt.

Entitled. Against best advice. Corrupt.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/oct/17/luxury-camp-allowed-in-tasmanian-world-heritage-area-despite-expert-advice

Bad things to come.

Bad things to come.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-17/central-australia-faunal-extinction-crisis-mammals-epbc/10355152

Well this is very bad.

Well this is very bad.
"long-term studies showing dramatic declines in invertebrate populations"
https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2018/10/15/hyperalarming-study-shows-massive-insect-loss/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.1711d84db5f5

Scott Morrison's Israel pitch to move embassy to Jerusalem is an insulting pander to Wentworth voters

https://www.theage.com.au/national/unprincipled-and-craven-morrison-s-israel-pitch-plumbs-new-depths-of-stupid-20181016-p509wr.html

Two really bright yobs from the LNP want things they hate to go away.

Two really bright yobs from the LNP want things they hate to go away.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/oct/16/craig-kelly-says-coalition-must-kill-off-renewable-energy-subsidies

Coal is a dead end

Coal is a dead end
https://www.businessinsider.com.au/solar-power-cost-decrease-2018-5?r=US&IR=T

Freaking traffic.

Freaking traffic.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-15/traffic-congestion-australian-automobile-association-report/10376444

“Fixed mindsets” might be why we don’t understand statistics

https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/10/fixed-mindsets-might-be-why-we-dont-understand-statistics/

Corruption

Corruption
https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/more-stench-of-corruption-in-the-air-with-stuart-robert-and-his-mates-sunland,9592#.W8BjoNXUoG1.twitter

Political garbage pushed by naive folk on facebook is fuelling the toxic rise of right wing extreme notions.

Political garbage pushed by naive folk on facebook is fuelling the toxic rise of right wing extreme notions.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-14/the-new-nazis:-how-the-world-of-the-internet-is-a-threat/10370928

This is how the LNP has evolved into its current form?

This is how the LNP has evolved into its current form?
https://thewhiterosesociety.writeas.com/nsw-young-nationals-stacked-by-clifford-jennings-and-neo-nazis

An elusive molecule that sparks multiple sclerosis may have been found

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/10/elusive-molecule-sparks-multiple-sclerosis-may-have-been-found?utm_campaign=news_daily_2018-10-10&et_rid=346259804&et_cid=2421030

Telstra is failing to maintain the network and forcing NBN to do the job.

Telstra is failing to maintain the network and forcing NBN to do the job. Telstra is charging you and me a bundle for network maintenance and is NOT DOING IT.
https://www.itnews.com.au/news/nbn-co-says-fibre-to-the-curb-build-is-more-complex-that-it-hoped-513811

Huge reduction in meat-eating ‘essential’ to avoid climate breakdown | Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/oct/10/huge-reduction-in-meat-eating-essential-to-avoid-climate-breakdown

Honest Government Ad | Government Corruption

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2ymjCqaAsY

When the government is out of touch with their supporters .

When the government is out of touch with their supporters ... who vote for them, not the founders - their totally ga-ga eyes for them.
http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/why-farmers-are-forcing-climate-change-into-the/10357408

That’s what we’re doing!

That’s what we’re doing!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2018/10/08/bicycling-could-help-save-the-planet-says-ippc-climate-report/

Privacy Tools | Encryption against global mass surveillance

https://www.privacytools.io/

Wentworth byelection: John Hewson urges Liberal 'drubbing' over climate change | Australia news | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/oct/10/wentworth-byelection-john-hewson-urges-liberal-drubbing-over-climate-change

Idiots in charge.

Idiots in charge.
https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/finance-news/2018/10/09/morrison-emissions-lying-nonsense-explanation/

Landmark climate study thoroughly debunks one of deniers’ go-to talking points

https://thinkprogress.org/ipcc-debunks-climate-deniers-proves-humans-responsible-for-all-global-warming-since-1850-4cd7f95db415/

We all think we're great. We are all very likely wrong.

We all think we're great. We are all very likely wrong.
https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/glossary/overconfidence-bias

“My-side bias” makes it difficult for us to see the logic in arguments we disagree with

https://digest.bps.org.uk/2018/10/09/my-side-bias-makes-it-difficult-for-us-to-see-the-logic-in-arguments-we-disagree-with/

Federal Environment Minister Melissa Price isn't a good person.

Federal Environment Minister Melissa Price isn't a good person.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-09/environment-minister-says-calls-to-end-coal-drawing-long-bow/10354604

Ruling against the interests of the public.

Ruling against the interests of the public.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-09/nsw-government-granted-special-exemptions-from-gambling-ad-laws/10352988

SkyNews monkeys get more airtime. Government trying to cover up emissions rise. Deliberate Obfuscation.

SkyNews monkeys get more airtime. Government trying to cover up emissions rise. Deliberate Obfuscation.
http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/episodes/climate-calamity1/10353132

A New DM's Guide to Miniatures: Sly Flourish

http://slyflourish.com/new_dms_guide_to_miniatures.html

Economists, the naturopaths of math.

Economists, the naturopaths of math.
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45785222

The Monsanto Papers

http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/the-monsanto-papers/10352384

Corruption starts early in some parties

Corruption starts early in some parties
https://redflag.org.au/node/6563

Key climate report urges deep rapid change

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-45775309

'Broken system': Emergency departments in 'crisis' as mental health patients left waiting

http://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2018-10-08/emergency-department-mental-health-crisis/10344852

Ah. He’s trash. Explains a lot.

Ah. He’s trash. Explains a lot.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-right-thing-for-sydney-berejiklian-defends-allowing-ads-on-opera-house-sails-20181007-p5087m.html

Businesses ripping off workers. Jail please.

Businesses ripping off workers. Jail please.
https://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace/melanie-says-she-earned-2-an-hour-and-every-step-she-took-was-tracked-on-an-app-20181006-p5085z.html

Hardening Security on Linux Server: 40 Tips - Hack Ware News

https://hackwarenews.com/hardening-security-on-linux-server-40-tips/

Hmmm. See why China bans ABC, they don’t like truth being reported ... like our current government

Hmmm. See why China bans ABC, they don’t like truth being reported ... like our current government
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-06/uighurs-in-australia-tell-their-stories/10342268

$1.3M Banksy Artwork “Self-Destructs” at Auction

https://hyperallergic.com/464419/1-3m-banksy-artwork-self-destructs-at-auction/

Here's a thing: “smarter people are less affected by implicit bias,” but this is wrong.

Here's a thing: “smarter people are less affected by implicit bias,” but this is wrong. Studies have shown repeatedly that intelligence does not protect from thinking biases. Intelligence is useful to overcome certain types of biases (mostly those that can be exposed with mathematical reasoning), but only once people are aware they are biased to begin with.

Being smart helps you beat biases, but does not make you any less biased to being with. If you refuse to change your position then you have a problem independent of your intelligence.

Prejudice, bigotry, racism. Think about what you're doing.

"Capilano denied its Allowrie brand wasn't pure"
A company that found impurities would be immediately concerned and act to investigate and address the issue. A company that is corruptly engaged in deceptive practices against the public would deny and attempt to distract by attacking the investigation. Screw you Capilano - fix this.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-03/almost-20-per-cent-australian-honey-found-not-pure/10327988

Morrison goes with: Just tell them anything.

Morrison goes with: Just tell them anything.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/scott-morrison-says-surprise-444-million-reef-grant-was-a-bid-to-balance-the-books-20181001-p5074a.html