David McNeice
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NDP MP Leah Gazan condemns Budget 2026 for cutting $7B from Indigenous Services Canada and Crown Indigenous relations.
"They provided $0 to deal with the ongoing genocide of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+," she said.
"Rates of violence are increasing, and the PM is turning a blind eye."
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@BiancoDavinci Such rubbish. If the first stone was placed 1 hour after sunrise, the 2nd placed around 30 minutes later, you would be facing approx East.
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@andrewjnorton No-one earns the median income persistently across time.
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An arts graduate persistently earning the median income, as of 2020-21 adjusted to 2025-26, would never fully repay a $50,000 initial debt.
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Went to watch this man speak in Bath, disappointedly narcissistic & really didn’t like women politicians!
Progressive Misogyny@JustMisogyny
BREAKING: Rory Stewart is asked when he's having a woman on his podcast.
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@R_J_Shaw Mar-a-logo? What’s that? Isle of White? Where is that?
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Let me be very clear about this…
I would not treat an attack on the Falklands in the same way Margaret Thatcher did…
I would treat it in the same way Donald Trump would treat an attack on Mar-a-logo…
If Argentina were to ever attack the Falklands, we should meet them with FIRE AND FURY the likes of which they have never seen!
I wouldn’t stop until EVERY piece of military hardware they possess, both around the Falklands and in ARGENTINA ITSELF was little more than a twisted pile of scrap metal!
The Falklands are as British as the Isle of White. We should NEVER tolerate an attack on Britain.
British Intel@TheBritishIntel
🚨 CHILE SIDES WITH ARGENTINA ON THE FALKLANDS Chile has officially declared its support for Argentina’s claim over the Falkland Islands. This came in a joint statement after a meeting between the two countries’ leaders. The Falklands are British territory - defended with British blood in 1982. Now more countries are openly testing us because they sense weakness in London. Britain must make it crystal clear: The Falklands are ours and will remain ours forever.
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@meshygrey @MarkJardin19490 That disgrace Angus Campbell was nearly as bad as David Morrison, the excrement leader who paraded in womens’ shoes.
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A Reminder of the Real Architect Behind This Saga
This entire Brereton saga was orchestrated from the top by then-ADF Chief General Angus Campbell (2018–2024) in a blatantly political, virtue-signalling, left-ideological manner. From the timing to the wording, the whole affair reeks of national betrayal by the Chief of the Defence Force.
1. It began with a "Welcome to Country" .seriously!
2. The damning quote that defined the narrative:
"The report finds that some Special Air Service Regiment commanders in Australia fostered within the SAS what Justice Brereton terms a self-centred warrior culture, a misplaced focus on prestige, status and power, turning away from the Regiment’s heritage of military excellence fused with the quiet humility of service."
What the hell does "self-centred warrior culture" even mean?
Special Forces selection and operations are built on high performance, aggressive mindset, mental toughness, and an unapologetic competitive warrior ethos — exactly the qualities required to hunt and defeat hardened insurgents in brutal combat. Labelling these traits as a "misplaced focus on prestige, status and power" is a direct ideological attack on what makes SAS soldiers effective in the first place.
"Quiet humility" sounds like a corporate HR seminar platitude, not the reality of small SAS patrols operating with extreme autonomy under relentless stress during repeated high-intensity deployments in Afghanistan.
3. The dangerous implication
By framing "self-centred warrior culture" as the root problem, the statement strongly implied that the broader SAS identity and leadership culture either enabled or actively encouraged the alleged crimes. This fed the toxic "bad culture" narrative that was then used to justify sweeping reforms, endless unit reviews, and the initial push for collective punishment — including the attempted revocation of the Meritorious Unit Citation.
Many veterans saw this as classic scapegoating: smear the Regiment’s culture to deflect from uncomfortable questions about flawed strategy, restrictive rules of engagement, excessive rotation cycles, command oversight failures, and accountability at much higher levels.
4. Public humiliation by design
Campbell didn’t deliver this internally to the military. He chose to read it aloud in a formal national press conference, with the full weight of his office and the national media watching. The emotive, loaded language was broadcast widely, generating predictable headlines about the SAS’s “misguided warrior culture” and “profound betrayal.”
This wasn’t oversight, it was deliberate. It publicly shamed the Regiment, handed propaganda gifts to Australia’s adversaries, and perfectly aligned with the ADF’s longer-term internal agenda of “culture change”, prioritising progressive organisational values over raw combat effectiveness.
5. Sweeping condemnation of the entire Regiment
The Brereton Report itself examined specific incidents, individual patrols, and a limited subset of personnel. Yet Campbell presented it as a sweeping indictment of the SAS ethos itself. Elite operators who had served multiple combat tours were effectively painted as arrogant prestige-seekers rather than highly skilled professionals operating in one of the most extreme, high-risk, high-tempo environments imaginable.
ADF Chief General Angus Campbell never faced real backlash for his actions.
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@MarioNawfal @barnes_law your first point is wrong. Which turns people off reading the others. On point 1, if the price of oil from the Persian Gulf increases dramatically, buyers go elsewhere for their needs. Production elsewhere is ramped up, alternative supply lines open etc. Just ask OPEC.
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Here's a few important points before I go to sleep:
1. Iran won the war. The terms of the ceasefire they shared give them control of the Strait of Hormuz, charging $2M per ship, pocketing $100 Billion a year.
Those numbers are wild!
And on top of it, the ceasefire proposal includes the lifting of all sanctions
Remember, one could say Iran has been in a state of war for decades due to the crippling American sanctions, and now this is all coming to an end
2. Trump did the right thing pulling out, not listening to the lunatic war mongers around him, and not listening to anyone in the Israeli lobby that may have wanted the war the continue.
As I said earlier today, a good leader knows when to walk away
3. I am not surprised we have a deal, I've mentioned it all day, as Trump's posts made it obvious to me he was pressuring Iran for some final concessions before accepting his off-ramp
4. Trump will twist this into a win, and his diehard supporters will believe him. This is a GOOD thing, as Trump no longer needs to militarily try to get a 'win'.
As I've said earlier in the day, Trump can (and just did) create his own offramp.
5. The Middle East will never look the same. I expect the Gulf to gradually normalize relations again with Iran, which started after Israel's strike on Qatar.
Also the balance of power will drastically shift away from Israel, and this may have massive positive implications on Lebanon, Syria, and possibly even Palestine.
6. China is the BIGGEST winner, as Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz means China is indirectly controlling it
7. Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz is a generational strategic loss for the U.S., and a risk to the dollar dominance (Iran can chip away at the Petrodollar)
8. Hezbollah will come out stronger from all this, possibly more powerful than it has been in decades (unless the deal involves Iran disbanding their proxy network)
9. I'm exhausted and need to sleep. Below there's some more info on my stance over the past 24 hours, as well as how we broke the story of a ceasefire almost an hour before any media outlet and Trump's post.
Good night everyone!
Mario Nawfal@MarioNawfal
WHAT JUST HAPPENED? 8:07 am: I posted that Trump should walk away from this war even if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened by Iran 4:07 pm: I posted 'The War Is Close to Ending' 5:50 pm: I broke the story that Trump accepted the ceasefire, based on a source that is part of the negotiations 6:32 pm: Trump confirms a ceasefire 6:51 pm: Israel confirms they are abiding to the ceasefire
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I hear @Keir_Starmer is now heading to the Gulf. What on earth for? #IranWar
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@barnes_law @JDVance How do you know? Have you considered that perhaps Trump made the decision by himself? Or that his style is bluster and chaos until people freak out, only then alter course?
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Excellent work by @JDVance getting Trump to take the exit ramp off the escalator to hell. Without him, it wouldn't have happened. Today, he proved his value to the world, but especially the American people who put their trust in him.
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The #IranWar is now over. There will be contra statements from both sides for political purposes but it’s over. The Strait is open. Fighting will not recommence.
Energy supply chains are now in an on going realignment. The middle east will go into a long period of relative calm.
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That's the wolffish's infamous post-mortem bite reflex. Even after the fish is dead (head severed), its powerful jaw muscles keep firing from residual nerve signals and stored energy—strong enough to crush crabs, clams, and yes, aluminum cans. Fishermen get bit because they underestimate how long those reflexes last. Nature's built-in trap!
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@TimjboAU @VICLiberalTeam It’s because the Liberal branch in Vic has been hijacked by the likes of the insufferable Phil Davis. And others. Total clean out needed at branch and parliamentary levels. @MoiraDeemingMP would be a clean break and worthy leader. #springst
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@VICLiberalTeam, why is Phil Davis still president? His position is untenable.
Timjbo 🇦🇺@TimjboAU
"It was also revealed Mr Gourisetty was a legal backer of former opposition leader John Pesutto in his defamation saga." ‘Open hostilities’ erupt as Liberal preselection scandal threatens to derail party By Carly Douglas and Alex White Liberal Party preselection chaos has sparked “open hostilities” between state leader Jess Wilson and president Phil Davis, threatening the Coalition’s election-leading position. The Liberal Party’s preselection debacle has exposed the breakdown in relations between state leader Jess Wilson and party president Phil Davis. Senior party sources say “open hostilities” now exist between the pair who have been in conflict for months over Mr Davis’ desire to remove four sitting conservative women MPs. Tensions flared on Sunday as Moira Deeming, backed by Ms Wilson, was defeated 37 to 29 by Dinesh Gourisetty. Within hours of his win, Mr Gourisetty was dropped by the party after it was revealed he had provided a character reference for a friend who pleaded guilty to child sexual offences. The scandal is now threatening derail the Coalition’s election-leading position in the polls, with the opposition leading Labor 52 to 48 on a two-party preferred basis, according to Freshwater Strategy. Key members of the federal executive are also discussing a takeover of the state division over fears Mr Davis’ conduct could jeopardise the Liberals’ chances of winning back federal seats. It’s understood Ms Wilson’s decision to back the return of MPs Ann-Marie Hermans, Bev McArthur, Renee Heath and Mrs Deeming had angered Mr Davis who wanted her to stay out of the preselections. But backers of Ms Wilson said it was normal for a leader to get involved and that dumping four conservatives risked blowing up stability within the party. One Liberal figure said Mr Davis and Ms Wilson were trying to steer the party in “completely different directions”. “Jess actually wants to win but Phil is hamstringing them,” he said. Mr Davis is now facing mounting calls to resign over the failure to vet Mr Gourisetty, who he heavily backed. A formal motion to the admin committee, proposed by state executive member Colleen Harkin - who is suing Mr Davis in the Supreme Court - said it was “inconceivable” that such a huge red flag was “overlooked or disregarded”. “Phil Davis, as party president and a leading member of the candidate review process, bears responsibility for this failure. Leadership requires accountability,” it read. On Tuesday, Ms Wilson ordered the party to clean up its vetting process for candidates. She said she was “extremely disappointed and frustrated” but claimed that she still had confidence in Mr Davis’ leadership. It was also revealed Mr Gourisetty was a legal backer of former opposition leader John Pesutto in his defamation saga. According to the Register of Interests tabled in the Victorian Parliament on Tuesday, the dumped candidate was among those who dipped into their pockets to back Mr Pesutto last year, when he was being sued by Mrs Deeming. While the majority of the contributions had been disclosed, it’s understood Mr Pesutto had chosen to reaffirm the contributions in his register, while a Supreme Court battle over his $1.55m loan from the party continues. The Liberal Party is now facing a standoff over whether to endorse Mrs Deeming – who did not rock up to parliament on Tuesday – with the deeply divided administrative wing split. A Liberal figure said the federal executive was looking at whether to intervene in the Victorian branch but added that such a move “does not happen overnight” and would require certain conditions to be met. The chaos comes as the party prepares for its state council meeting in the coming months, with some state MPs and party officials hoping to oust Mr Davis and his vice presidents. However, there is not yet a clear candidate to replace him. Carly Douglas and Alex White
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More of the all male conversation of @RoryStewartUK @campbellclaret @SarahEMcBride where McBride argues some men would be uncomfortable with him in men’s loos while Campbell nods along like a lapdog
Why aren’t men sorting the issue of male on male violence?
Women are not shields
Le_Sorelle_Arduino KPSS@Sorelle_Arduino
@RoryStewartUK @campbellclaret @SarahEMcBride , three men discuss the fact women don’t get to exclude cross dressing men from spaces we undress just because we feel ‘uncomfortable’ The patriarchy is alive and kicking 🙄 Transactivism is a male supremacy movement
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Wow. The odious Bob Geldof pretty much blames Trump and Musk for world hunger, and i quote, "they are quite literally taking the bandages off the gang raped woman" 🙄
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@NgocThach74 Guess what? The moral self aggrandising of Geldof and Bono is exactly what AI has identified as their hateful behaviour
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Robbie Williams performing at Live 8 in London's Hyde Park on the 2nd July, 2005. Organised by Sir Bob Geldof and The Band Aid Trust to raise money to fight poverty around the world, the event was viewed by around 2 billion people.
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Especially today, my instinctive sympathy remains with all of our special forces soldiers from the Afghanistan campaign, fighting at our country’s command against a merciless enemy, often under highly restrictive rules of engagement that meant known terrorists were captured and released many times.
As prime minister during multiple deployments, and having spent time with our troops in war-zones, I could not have asked for a more loyal and professional military and my respect for their service is undiminished.
Of course, there are rules that have to be observed and enforced, even against soldiers in times of war. Still, it’s wrong to judge the actions of men in mortal combat by the standards of ordinary civilian life.
If Ben Roberts-Smith transgressed, why wasn’t this picked up prior to his gallantry awards and why wasn’t any culture of brutality towards prisoners detected by his more senior officers, and dealt with quickly, rather than being allowed to fester, as has been alleged, for over a decade?
The Brereton investigation commenced in 2016 and only concluded in 2020. The first war crime charge against a former special forces soldier was only laid in 2023 and three years later, this has still not been finalised.
After doing their best to serve our country, dozens of former special forces soldiers should not still be in limbo years later because of ongoing investigations that have only resulted in charges in two cases.
Justice delayed is justice denied. If evidence is clear, and cases are strong, they should be brought and concluded without delay. Otherwise, people should be cleared to get on with their lives lest the process itself become the punishment.
In Afghanistan, our soldiers fought bravely and well for a just cause. I am very sorry that some of them have been subjected to a form of persecution by the country they served.
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@Sorelle_Arduino @Glinner @RoryStewartUK @campbellclaret @SarahEMcBride whoever these commentators are, they seem to take themselves seriously for some reason.
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@RoryStewartUK @campbellclaret @SarahEMcBride , three men discuss the fact women don’t get to exclude cross dressing men from spaces we undress just because we feel ‘uncomfortable’
The patriarchy is alive and kicking 🙄
Transactivism is a male supremacy movement
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Just heard that Moira Deeming is now the sole applicant for the top spot on the Liberal ticket for Western Metro Region. Sources say Beddoe and Murphy withdrew, Lakra was rejected due to an incomplete application. @MoiraDeemingMP will now need to be endorsed by the state exec.
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David McNeice retweetledi
For those who do not know, Napoleon, the greatest General in military history, had assembled an army of 100,000 troops at Boulogne ready to invade Britain.
Admiral Nelson was sent to find the French and Spanish naval fleets where they were assembling before going to pick up le Grande Armee at Boulogne.
Britain faced an invasion, but emerged from the day with global naval supremacy and went on to establish the largest empire in human history.
There has never been a bigger reversal of fate.
The Battle of Trafalgar was essentially World War Zero, and probably had much greater historical impact than either WWI or WWII, which both resulted in outcomes close to continuum of the status quo.
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