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Excellent from Rowan Callick in @australian on the 12 point plan for a post-annexation Taiwan from the group of scholars in HK, a plan that would destroy Taiwanese society.
I think the lesson of the past few critical elections in the US is: Democrats should count on victory now, before voting day. Especially in Texas.
I will be honest, I am having a tough time maintaining my natural political pessimism as #midterms early votes come in. I cannot see how Trump holds on in Texas, Nevada, North Carolina, or Iowa. Florida looks to be massive Dem gains but maybe not enough, or possibly independents breaking hard for them gets Dems over the line; Michigan, the Dem candidate may lose as he didn’t do enough outreach to black voters; I don’t have enough to see Kansas yet.
I am a Republican but opposing America’s enemy, Russia, is my number one issue, so I am rooting for Trump to lose as hard as possible so a new Congress can stop him hurting Ukraine and sending lickspittle @SteveWitkoff to fawn over a genocidal narcissistic weakling in the Kremlin.
Hey Democrats, checking my calendar...Isn't it about time the DNC leadership, media and all candidates begin pre-celebrating their sure-thing, just-look-at-the-polls sweep of Congress on November 3?
Qantas' status credits changes offer a new path to the lounge smh.com.au/business/companie… #qff #qantas #loyaltyprograms
News editors and reporters of the world: Is it possible the Elon Musk topic is actually audience repellant?
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10 years ago today @HillaryClinton nailed the bleak future ahead if Trump was elected.
“Clinton: Putin would rather have a puppet as president. You won't admit the Russians engaged in cyberattacks against the US, that you encouraged espionage against our people, that you spout the Putin line, sign up for his wish list, break up NATO, do whatever he wants you to do.”
Every word is true. Tragically, his capitulation to Russia is even worse than imagined.
I think for historians this will be crystal clear.
Ten years ago today.
In just the last few days: Trump made a deal for the U.S. to buy Russian diesel, an economic lifeline for Putin; he and Elon Musk blamed each other for an order that slowed down Starlink satellite connectivity over Ukraine, hampering the country's defenses during a devastating Russian attack; and Trump waived sanctions on Russia that Congress, led by his late friend Lindsey Graham, had pushed for.
Now, Putin has proposed a summit with Trump and Xi to decide Ukraine’s fate for them, bulldoze a century of international cooperation, and frame Russia as an equal to the U.S. and China.
We’ll see if Putin’s puppet continues to dance on his strings.
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Certified: 🔟
The 737-10 has received FAA certification, marking a major milestone for Boeing and the development team that brought the final member of the 737 MAX family to this point.
✈️Strong fuel efficiency for denser markets
✈️Greater flexibility for airlines serving high-demand routes
✈️Commonality across the 737 MAX family
Congratulations to #TeamBoeing and our partners who developed the 737-10 over many years, and guided it through extensive testing, evaluation and certification. Thank you to our customers who are building the future with the 737-10 and 737 MAX family.
More: boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-10…
Qatar Airways Western Sydney airport expansion: New Doha flights to begin in 2027 with plans for daily services by 2028 smh.com.au/business/companie…
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Donald Trump and the GOP is currently enabling, supporting and financing the largest deliberate mass slaughtering of white, European Christians in modern history.
Just let that sink in
#Ukraine #Russia #PutinWarCriminal
A horrific Russian strike in the Kharkiv region. A “shahed” struck people directly – in a park near an ordinary café. Pure atrocity. Six people were killed, including children. A little girl was killed in a stroller – her name was Angelina, she was just over a year old, born in August 2025… Her mother’s name was Inna. She died in the hospital… Another girl who was killed was 11 years old. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Another 14 people were injured, including six more children.
I am grateful to everyone who supports Ukraine under these circumstances and helps us shoot down “shaheds,” shoot down missiles, and stop Russian assaults. These are horrific photos, but behind them are shattered lives and the truth about this war. Lives must be protected. Ukraine needs air defense. You can't think about making money with Russia as long as it continues its asinine war. We ask that sanctions on Russia stay in place as long as the killings continue. We ask America to be strong, and we ask it to apply the Lindsey Graham law. We ask Europe to continue its support. We ask that everything possible be done to bring peace and guarantee security. Ukraine wants peace. It is Russia that has insisted on continuing the killing all this time. The world has enough strength to stop the war. That strength must finally be used – against the murderers.
First look at Western Sydney’s new international lounge smh.com.au/business/companie…
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Statement of the Green Party of Ukraine
The Green Party of Ukraine (GPU) expresses its deep disappointment with recent statements by newly elected Australian Greens leader Senator David Shoebridge regarding the refusal to provide military assistance to Ukraine.
We sincerely thank the Australian Greens for supporting humanitarian missions and calling for a complete embargo on Russian oil. At the same time, we emphasise that refusing to provide defensive weapons to a country waging a just war of liberation is a dangerous illusion that plays into the hands of the aggressor, Vladimir Putin.
The Green Party of Ukraine emphasises:
Dogmatic pacifism kills. As part of the global environmental movement, we share a commitment to peace. However, pacifism in the face of a ruthless invader does not stop war — it leads to occupation and the destruction of an entire nation. Ukraine is exercising its legitimate right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
The absurdity of a “UN veto”. Senator Shoebridge’s demand that arms supplies be authorised through the UN Security Council, where Russia holds the power of veto, is detached from reality. It is equivalent to asking a criminal for permission to call the police.
Russia’s war is causing massive ecocide. Russian forces deliberately destroy dams, mine millions of hectares of Ukraine’s fertile black soil, burn unique nature reserves and poison Europe’s water resources. Environmental protection is impossible without protecting the people who live in that environment. The only way to stop this ecological catastrophe is to stop the Russian army by force.
Unity among the global Greens. Green parties across Europe have long recognised this threat. They are at the forefront of political forces demanding maximum military assistance for Ukraine. We call on our Australian colleagues to follow the example of their European Green counterparts.
The Green Party of Ukraine welcomes the position taken by Australian Senator Sarah Hanson-Young Senator Sarah Hanson-Young and those members of the Australian Greens who have publicly spoken out in defence of Ukraine.
We call on David Shoebridge to reconsider his position, listen to the voices of Ukrainian environmentalists and support the provision of defensive weapons to Ukraine. Only victory over the aggressor can restore lasting peace and security to the European continent.
greenparty.ua/patsyfizm-ne-z…
Western Sydney International Airport lounge: First look at the design, capacity and airline access for the new facility smh.com.au/business/companie… #lounge #aviation #westernsydneyairport #wsi
Delta Air Lines WiFi: Major US carrier to offer free (non-Starlink) onboard internet on all Australia flights within weeks smh.com.au/business/companie…
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Very big deal
We announced an agreement to acquire a nationwide low-band spectrum license portfolio that will pave the way for @Starlink to become a major mobile carrier in the US.
With this new spectrum and our Gen2 constellation, Starlink Mobile can ensure Americans have access to high-speed mobile broadband no matter where they are → spacex.com/updates#starlink-…
An outbreak of bed bugs has forced the cancellation of a Qantas flight from Rome to Perth, delaying some passengers by as much as two days.
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flydubai incident raises serious question about dangers of rogue pilots smh.com.au/business/companie…
