Nick as the Russian Botinator – I don’t even look like myself!
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Katie is back on the show and we reflect on the media coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, discussing cancel culture, violence and accusations of Russian disinformation on social media.
Does #QandA REALLY have a policy that you can't promote violence? Surely politicians and others regularly advocate for military "interventions" on the show? Would someone get kicked out for suggesting Australia should send weapons to Ukraine? It's about WHICH violence advocated. https://t.co/aP4FYfjrO4
We also have an interview with Santa Claus discussing his campaign against Sarah Palin for Alaska’s only seat in the House of Representatives. You can see an update on this campaign here.
For more information on the issues discussed on this show:
John Pilger article, ‘War in Europe and the Rise of Raw Propaganda’ – this article mentions the United States and Ukraine being the only nations to vote against an anti-Nazi United Nations resolution.
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Have you seen this? It’s hilarious. The rules of #TooHotToHandle are no kissing, no sexual touching, no sex and no self-gratification of any kind. The cast are doing a dub of what they wanted to say on the show now – the cast is #IThinkYouShouldLeave#ITYSLpic.twitter.com/XvBZyqfAl2
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We’re joined by our friend Lottie to break down the Australian federal election, going from major parties to minors to micro-parties to Independents. More specifically, we discuss Labor failing to challenge the Liberal party’s trickle-down economics, positive changes from the Greens regarding an increased focus on addressing cost of living issues and Indigenous representation, how the Teal Independents stack up on climate change and other issues, differences between the socialist parties, the Animal Justice Party and human social justice issues, plus compulsory voting and spanking.
Lottie has looked into some of the minor and micro-parties and will be voting as follows:
Lower House
Lottie is still working out her top 4 but it will be between: Leah Horsfall – Animal Justice Party, Emma Black – Vic Socialists, Sue Bolton – Socialist Alliance and Sarah Jefford – Greens.
5. Peter Khalil (Labor) 6. Tom Wright (Liberals) 7. Sam Sergi (Australian Federation) 8. Irene Zivkovic (United Australia) 9. Jill Tindal (One Nation).
(Vic Socialists, Socialist Alliance and Greens all agree with numbering 5-9).
Senate
Lottie is still working out her top 4 but it will be between: Animal Justice Party, Victorian Socialists, Socialist Alliance and Greens.
5. Reason 6. Australian Progressives 7. Fusion: Science, Pirate, Secualr, Climate Emergency (?) 8. Australian Democrats (?) 9. Labor 10. Sustainable Australia (?) 11. Legalise Cannabis Australia 12. LNP.
Greens how to vote: Vic Socialists, AJP, Legalise Cannabis, Reason, Labor.
Websites comparing parties and candidates on climate change and other issues:
Vote Climate One. Vote Climate One how to vote: AJP, Australian Democrats, Australian Greens, Australian Progressives, Fusion: Science, Pirate, Secular, Climate Emergency, Reason, Socialist Alliance, Sustainable Australia, Victorian Socialists.
Tonight the NSW parliament was just 2 votes away from passing long term funding for disability advocacy services until the @animaljusticeAU folded & voted with Lib govt. Wtaf? 🤷♀️🤦♀️
Idk what they offered you but nothing is worth the suffering y’all have locked in. #nswpol
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*You can listen to a recording of the entire event here. You can also watch all of the speech from Sam Wainwright from the Social Alliance here. If anyone knows of any of the other talks from the night being available to watch online, please contact us and we will add the link to them.
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