Peter

Australia only needs one flag. That the world will instantly recognise, its very own flag. (Aboriginals keeping their very own):

Yeah, the car manufacturing was worth $30.7 bn. $20 bn to local manufacturers. That GM had only been subsidised by $1.3 billion (AU $18 a head, US $35, Germany $60), from much larger populations at the time. GM was only asking for another $80 m, Labor promised them a $100 m if they would stay. GM had no choice but to take up Hockey, and Cormann's craziest dare in financial history. Because they had to bring back jobs to the US. Since the Democrats had spent many billions more to save GM from going bankrupt. But being reluctant to kept the GM's Aussie design team here. Joe and Mathias could not have chosen a better time.

When Angus “don’t blame me I don’t read what I’m signing” Taylor was energy minister he oversaw the closure of our oil refineries & offshored our reserves to the US “BuT LaBOr ShouLD hAvE fIXeD It!” is the bleating of those who don’t know how hard it is to reopen a refinery

@EuromaidanPress Well, that won't be many weapons. Ukraine never got any.

Marco Rubio publicly attacked Zelenskyy on Friday, accused him of lying, and suggested American weapons for Ukraine could be diverted to the Middle East. This is the same Rubio who built his career confronting authoritarians and who, as late as 2025, called Russia's invasion "unprovoked." He sat quietly in the Oval Office when Trump froze all military aid. Now he's framing Russia's demand for 5,000 sq km it never captured as a "gap to be bridged." Ukraine's last friend in the Trump regime just walked away. euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/30/ukr…

@Cook16228Cookie @AnnieForTruth But apart from that

@AnnieForTruth Pedo Trump doesn’t give a shit about nobody but himself!!!

Trump’s second-term golf tab has already topped $100 million in just 14 months, paid for by U.S. taxpayers. Oh, but MAGA justify this by saying he doesn’t take his $400k salary. 😡 Even George Bush did not golf when our country was in a war, but Trump doesn’t give a shit.

Has anyone added up the cost of the Air Force 1 & 2 flights/security vehicle columns/golden Oval Office, and ballroom? Because he doesn't like to live there, or in his Trump Tower. Not enough gold as Ma-a-Largo. How could any President have to live like that? God, what will the accounting show when he is gone? He cost America with the tariff disaster, lost free trade, and now, endless war? He could not have done more for his Russian friend. Even though he and the FSB still have Canada and Greenland to come with Pete Hegseth's kill them all creation.

@OnTheBe34508868 @RizviAbul Yeah but?

@RizviAbul They're here! youtube.com/watch?v=jU9iaO… youtube.com/watch?v=1fhczN…

Apparently these only work in Europe and China. thedriven.io/2026/03/30/fas…

I guess it will all come down to whether he can sell them at the same or lower price than the diesels for more local and lighter trips. Or if Tesla shareholders are interested enough in the environment. Go private, Elon, to keep our blue heaven blue. Fuck the billions. What can anyone do with them for your kids, their and my 4 great-grand kids.

Elon has only sold 200-300 prototypes. May start production in 2026. Possibly a bit pricey, and truckies think only of a muscular, huge-looking square grill will pull the loads? ChatGPT: 👍 What Pepsi has liked 1. Drivers love it Pepsi reported that drivers found the truck quiet, smooth, and comfortable. One internal anecdote: a driver said he “would never go back to diesel.” 👉 That’s a big deal in trucking; driver acceptance is usually a major hurdle. 2. It works in real operations Pepsi has been running dozens of trucks across multiple depots (California). They say deployment has been “smoother than expected.” Trucks are achieving: Around 0.8–1.1 kWh/km efficiency Up to ~450 miles (≈720 km) per day in some operations 👉 In simple terms: they’re not just prototypes sitting idle, they’re actually hauling goods daily. 3. Strong operating economics (potentially) Pepsi has focused heavily on the total cost of ownership (fuel + maintenance). Electric trucks could be cheaper to run than diesel over time (especially in California). ⚠️ What Pepsi has flagged as limitations 1. Range depends heavily on load For lighter loads (e.g. snacks): ~400+ miles possible For heavy loads (e.g. drinks): much shorter routes (~100 miles) 👉 This is important, it’s not yet a universal diesel replacement. Expansion depends on: Charging infrastructure Tesla is actually reaching mass production. I think they plan on 5,000 a year, which would reduce the demand for diesel currently in many countries. The Straits of Hormuz will be around for quite a while i think.

The idiot is unaware that he is part of a Russian/Putin/FSB 40-year plan to steal all of what you mentioned, along with the GOP. All ask yourselves or ask Trump. "Donald, why did you suddenly become so concerned about the security of Canada and Greenland immediately on taking office?" Because the water is a bit too cold in either for beachfront properties. Plus, when did you think you could own the Supreme Court or plan the insurrection? Switch off the intelligence on US weapons, or deny Ukraine any assistance. Destroy NATO and all the US free trade agreements with tariffs. All you may end up with is free accommodation, Pete in Siberia. If you both don't fall from a hospital window. The only way it may not happen is if Ukraine causes Putin to fall first. Joe knew some of it by kicking out 16 FSB and closing that operation.

Pete Hegseth says Donald Trump has drawn a new strategic map from Greenland to the Gulf of America, calling it “Greater North America.” He says every sovereign nation north of the equator is not part of the Global South, but part of the security perimeter in this great neighborhood we all live in. "We call this map the Greater North America.”

@CarlZha Yeah, looks like it may need a paint touch-up. I hope no one was hurt by the scratch.

U.S officials said this E3 Sentry AWACS plane had been "damaged" The damage:

@MykhailoRohoza Please don't tell me that's what they talked about in the one-hour phone call.

Trump issued a stern address to Ukraine, declaring that all weapons should be redirected to the war in Iran. He also suggested that Ukrainian soldiers could help him, since the war in Ukraine “no longer makes sense” and it’s time to negotiate with Putin. The U.S. leader proposed the following solution: all troops and weapons from Ukraine would be sent to Iran so that Trump could carry out an operation against Tehran using Ukrainian forces. In return, Russia would cease fire in Ukraine and return the occupied territories.

@TheRealThelmaJ1 It's not me, it is the Devil in me. Caught it talking to Putin.

How did that whole thing work out, Bryce?

They should give it to the one President of all the Presidents in the world with the greatest opinion of himself. That is some greatness, but they have got it all wrong, only giving it for remarkable, unprecedented achievements in many fields of Science, Literature, Health, Medicine and other. Obama got one for being the only unprecedented black man to be chosen by the most racist white electorate ever. The committee is not about rewarding Presidents. But how could they miss that as an unbelievable achievement? Trump will let you know why he feels he got it, or Fox Hannity and Levin will 24/7 until he is next elected. I just cannot help wondering if Murdoch will let them tell the tale of the Russian Agent who became the US President chosen 3 times by the GOP. After he is gone.

MY GOD: This is the most UNHINGED video I've seen of Trump. Listen to this!

Much as I love Volodymyr and all he has achieved. Now killing 30k Russians a month, I think he would give it back. Being a man of such character. The Mar-a-Lago narcissist with none needn't pine, yet supporting only 3 wars, he thinks he still has a chance. When are they going to give it to me? For attempting to tell the world there is no "God in heaven, hell or Devil". Only beliefs due to a fear of dying. That is the theist Jew/Muslim/Christian centuries of wars put to bed. Even the Shia/Sunni 7th-century dispute over who should follow Muhammad. Family or the chosen caliph? After 19 centuries of killings. About to erupt again during the current Jew/Muslim and now Christian war. Just saying, but not about to give the $1.3m back, sorry.

YES: Zelensky has been formally nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize — and somewhere in Mar-a-Lago, a man is absolutely losing his mind over it. The nomination was submitted by a professor at the University of Oslo, citing Zelensky and the Ukrainian people's defense of democracy against Russian aggression as a force that has helped preserve peace across Europe. The argument is straightforward: Ukraine didn't just fight for its own survival — it held the line for a continent. While Trump floats the idea of handing Ukraine over like it's some kind of real estate deal, Zelensky was busy being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. The contrast is almost too good. Nobel specialists have been quick to note that winning as an active wartime leader would be historically unusual — the committee tends to prefer its laureates on the other side of the conflict. But the nomination itself? That's a statement. Three hundred eligible nominators from 33 countries signed on. This isn't a fringe gesture. This is the international community making clear whose side of history it's on. And then there's Trump — who has spent years chasing the Nobel like a man obsessed, even going so far as to reportedly pressure world leaders to nominate him. He's gotten nothing. Zelensky, who has spent three years in a war zone, leading his country under the constant threat of missiles, hasn't asked for a single award — and the nominations keep coming. The Nobel Committee will announce its decision in October. Whether Zelensky wins or not almost doesn't matter at this point. The message has already been sent. And the world is paying attention. Drop a 🇺🇦 if you think Zelensky deserves it.

Sorry, peter, you have lost me. Labor doesn't have 250bn to spend, and if you are talking over 25 years, Australia will be 90% renewables, possibly 10% gas. I think providers will be looking for 100% sooner, possibly around 2035. Fossils are the major cost of generation. Even with your cheap 250m tons $4.5bn a year coal, and not including the gas added.

@yomnihan @QuentinDempster fvck off idiot last weeks data 20% is all that $250b bought us, plus some of the highest electricity costs in the oecd $250b would have renewed our entire coal fleet with hele plants

“We need to overhaul the whole system or it will be torn down by Pauline Hanson” .. Andrew Hastie MP tells ABC Insiders. Tax reform, fuel security all on the table. He dumps on Trump re unconsulted Iran war with no exit strategy. Australia must be self sufficient. Game changer?

Renewables reduced the MWh wholesale by 27% last year. Look it up. This year will be far more without any increase in renewables due to the retailers jacking up your retail for the fossils they are buying. None of this sounds like renewables failing, mate. Please explain why? Andrew Hastie on ABC Insiders said renewables will massively increase the cost of electricity. Didn't say how. Labor isn't paying for them, but only offers an incentive to investors and providers. He must have read your figures.

2 I don't call Australia's 46% pathetic with providers adding 2%, 4.9 GW of renewables in 2023. You see, peter light and wind are just everywhere, never a price increase or shortage. Like now! Why the tiny window on your calculator means you never need to buy batteries. Light is electricity from the reactor above.

@Neilpar91646708 @jdpoc Reverse that.

@jdpoc We already deal with the richest country in the World, and that is the USA. The EU is going down the pan big time!!!

What? You mean that #Brexit DIDN'T mean we 'hold all the cards' and could 'dictate our own trade deal terms', and that the EU, as a the richest market in the world, managed to negotiate far better trade terms than #Brexit Britain? I'm shocked. Nobody saw this coming.

No, it means the UK farmers are all so tiny that none of them is commercially viable without massive subsidies. Same with parts of the EU. They all have far too much unused machinery, each, sitting in the barn. Like you buying a ride-on mower for your 5 2m lawn. Instead of borrowing the neighbour's electric. The solution is just to leave them bitching, pay them a little more to keep the beautiful edge-row mosaics. To reduce the overall cost of EU groceries, buy our Aussie. But there is a problem with our ugly line of 4-8 combined harvesters in a paddock, looking about the size of the UK. Will we find or afford the fertiliser and avoid the fires and droughts? I don't want to read about the good carbon, thanks.

@Piratefreddie @SPBMcKenna Because filling their huge V8 fuel-guzzling trucks (utes) must be painful? Ford F250 is the biggest-selling vehicle in the USA. God only knows what they all need the back for?

@SPBMcKenna a litre of UK diesel is around 178p / litre That’s about US$2.35 / litre Per gallon it’s 2.35 x 3.785 =US$ 8.90 Can’t understand why the US whines about $5 gallons

🇦🇺 FUEL CRISIS We use the METRIC system here in Australia, whereas America uses the IMPERIAL system Diesel in Australia is currently $3.09 a LITRE. Convert Litre to Gallon & we're paying $11.70 a GALLON. 🤡 68% of Australians BLAME Donald Trump for the price rise! #auspol

🇺🇸 United States Much lower taxes, Federal tax: about 18.4 cents per gallon (~5 cents per litre) State taxes vary (adds ~5–20 cents per litre) Total tax share: usually 10–20% Among the lowest in developed countries Simple takeaway Australia: AU 48 cents a ltr 30-40% inc 10% GST UK, Germany, France 50-60% Similar range: China Why do countries tax fuel? They generally do it to fund roads and infrastructure, or encourage fuel efficiency Reduce emissions in the EU. Raise government revenue. Australia may need a little extra, having a lot of road but a tiny population, 29 million against the US 362 million. But even more roads i guess.