Bethany Williams

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Labor has introduced a ‘robo assessment’ algorithm to assess aged people for home care packages. CARE FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE DECIDED BY AN ALGORITHM! 8 out of 10 QLD health professionals said it underestimated levels of need. It is unacceptable to remove HUMANS from this decision.

Zionism is the problem, not Judaism and not the Jewish people. Some Jewish academics and religious leaders have spoken or against Zionism since the beginning in the 1800's. Their voices have been largely silenced. Not by Hamas, not by White Supremacists, but by Zionists.

Rigorous debate is ok. But words matter. If your words of ‘rigorous debate’ include thinly veiled violence, personal attacks and humiliation, then it’s no longer vigorous debate. You are just contributing to a culture of violence and hate.

While no one has directly said Pauline Hanson and her very low attempts at “satire” are directly responsible for the attack on Helen Haines, Pauline believes she’s feeling personally attacked. That suggests to me she knows all too well that her “satirical” cartoons go too far.

Russia signed a treaty with Ukraine after Ukraine reluctantly gave up its nukes, that in return Russian would never attack Ukraine. Every day that this war goes on is a further betrayal by Russia.

It’s so important when criticising Israel & Zionism, that we emphasise that we are NOT criticising all Jewish people. Jewish people are not a monolith, & so many are as vehemently opposed to Israel’s genocide of Palestinians as non-Jewish people are. Thank you to the @jewishcouncilau.bsky.social

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As we have been seeing the rise of the far-right, voters in Brazil & Serbia have said ‘not today, fascists’ to hate, corruption and bigotry. While the election in Brazil has not been called, Lula looks to have won, and in Serbia, the far-right Aleksandar Vučić has been ousted! #hopespringseternal

It’s incredibly disturbing that someone with so much wealth and power acts like an imbecile. Elon Musk could be using his position to make the world a better place. Instead he resorts to offensive ableist slurs, demonstrating to everyone how utterly unfit he is to wield so much power and control.

The governments on both sides (and the ultra rich) use their power and money to silence those who dare to request proper scrutiny. Australians have the right for transparency and truth, and should NOT be bankrupted in the process. Great work, @jacquilambie.bsky.social

The French get it. They aren’t blaming the wrong people for their problems. They can see it clearly - it’s the government and the billionaires who control them, and that is what we need to be focussing on.

Last night I had a dream that I was in a room with Elon Musk. I told him that if he used his money for GOOD - like fighting fascism, digging the control of the other billionaire tech bros, fought against climate change, etc., that he just might be able to get the universal adoration he so craves.

Bloody awesome! Data centres are nothing but tech parasites. They will suck infinite amounts of power and water - making them unsustainable in a country that suffers from regular droughts and already has high energy costs.

In a 1994 interview on the Charlie Rose Show, Benjamin Netanyahu defined terrorism as “the deliberate and systematic murder, maiming & menacing of the innocent to inspire fear for political ends." He said that “democracies must treat terrorists strictly as international criminals”. Indeed.

If we want change, we must vote for change. @davidpocock.bsky.social is the perfect example of how effective a politician can be. Because he isn’t influenced by vested interests. David works for his electorate & Australians first and foremost. Community Independents are the change we need.

Helen Haines is a beacon of light in Parliament. She is someone who always shows kindness & compassion, while also fighting passionately for both her electorate & all Aussies. Please donate to @savethechildren.org to show your support for Helen. www.savethechildrenfundraising.org.au/helenhaines/

So a cost blowout for Snowy 2.0, something that will really benefit this country is ‘unacceptable’, but spending billions for submarines that will not benefit Australians, but likely never get is ok. 🤔 Shoring up our future energy needs is crucial. Paying the US billions for nothing is just waste.

Albo says that we need to turn down the heat in politics. I suggest starting with a ministerial code of conduct. The APS have a code of conduct. It’s time that ALL politicians are help to a higher standard.

If continually increasing interest rates isn’t helping reduce inflation, just MAYBE @jimchalmers.bsky.social needs to look at other ways to take money out of the economy that doesn’t contribute to inflation. JIM! How about using compulsory increases to super instead of using interest rates???

@davidpocock.bsky.social delivered a BRILLIANT speech today at the NPC & I am absolutely fired up! 🔥 Australians CAN get better political representation through Community Independents who represent their communities & not vested interests. This is worth a watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsd5...

Language matters. #toneitdown

Barnaby Joyce said that politicians should be free to criticise policies. I’m not quite sure how attacking political opponents on a deeply personal level is debating ‘policy’. One Nation should stick to policy then, and stop its nasty and childish campaign against anyone who doesn’t support them.

When Trump repeatedly uses violent rhetoric against his political opponents, he legitimises his followers to become violent. And when politicians, journalists, etc., report violent threats on social media & their reports are dismissed, is it ANY WONDER that the incidence of violence is increasing?

"Zionists want to erase Palestinian people and culture with impunity, and they don’t like being told ‘no’." Palestinians, today, Lebanese today, Iranians yesterday, today and tomorrow - the rest of us have to wait a while......

Hey Pauline Hanson. Is there literally ANY way mocking a woman for a serious medical issue can be “done more tastefully”? You know what would be ‘more tasteful’? If you grew up, put on your big girl pants, and STOP your divisive and offensive attacks on everyone, THAT would be ‘more tasteful’.

Criticising Israel and Zionism only offends Zionists (including Christian Zionists who support Israel’s genocide to hasten the end of days, take over Palestinian land, etc.) Zionists want to erase Palestinian people and culture with impunity, and they don’t like being told ‘no’.

Helen Haines is one of the kindest, nicest, respectful and decent people in politics. That anyone might want to deliberately harm her is deeply concerning. An investigation is underway, so we will need to wait for the findings. I just hope Helen is ok.

Not just speaking about vaginal prolapse - a condition suffered by so many women - Jacqui Lambie has also set up a fundraiser to raise money for the Hudson Institute of Medical Research. Please support if you can. @jacquilambie.bsky.social lambienetwork.com.au/pages/fighti...

When you allow a very naughty child to behave badly without any consequences, they will grow up to be a very dangerous adult.

Imagine being such a bitter, angry, vile & pathetic human being that you make fun of a woman who has shown so much courage & bravery? Pauline Hanson is truly reprehensible. She represents the worst in our society. All my love to @jacquilambie.bsky.social I truly think you’re amazing xxx

The answer is because Pauline Hanson does NOT represent the interests of ordinary Australians. She represents Gina Rinehart.

Definition of stupidity: 🤡 Trump is helping Russia. 🤡 Russia is helping Iran. 🤡 Iran is blocking oil supplies to the world. The US is deliberately sabotaging Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russia. If Trump is on the side of the enemy, WHY are we still aligned to the US?

This government, with a massive majority could be doing real change, and instead they chose not to be a Labor government at all.

It blows my mind that TRUMP has limited Ukraine’s access to Starlink so its drones are not able to go at full speed, limiting its defence against Russia. TRUMP IS LITERALLY SABOTAGING UKRAINE TO HELP RUSSIA. Why is Australia a US sycophant when the US is siding with Putin? @albomp.bsky.social

The government wants to find savings in the budget by cutting health care rebates for Australians over 65. Hey @albomp.bsky.social and @jimchalmers.bsky.social, how about instead you look for savings from the big companies that don’t pay royalties AND get massive tax rebates like FTCs?

Yes. “Having suffered a genocide doesn’t give you the right to commit another”.

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“Operation Quiet Piggy”. How good is that? Love you, Ukraine!!!🇺🇦 #OperationQuietPiggy

How utterly EMBARRASSING @ PATHETIC that an 80 year old man is sooking because he didn’t get the Nobel Peace prize (NPP). It’s like a spoilt child throwing a tantrum because he didn’t get a lollypop. The NPP is for PEACE. It’s not for being the worst President in US history (if it was, he’d win).

Hey @albomp.bsky.social, are you going to show any moral courage and condemn Israel for its genocide, or will you continue to placate the Zionists?

Food for thought

A 16 year old boy raped a teenage girl. He got an 18-month suspended sentence. Justice Andrew Muller gave the boy a lenient sentence because prior lack of sexual experience & "limited insight into societal norms in Australia" reduced his moral culpability 🤬 www.canberratimes.com.au/story/936405...

See! Israel DOES know the difference between Zionism and Judaism. It’s just cherry-picking when it chooses.