Peter
@cloudynetwork.bsky.social
🇬🇧 in NZ 🇳🇿. Random commentary on politics and econ. Mostly econ. Used to tweet about tech in the distant past.
Argentina has controlled the Falklands for TWO months in the last 193 years. Move along.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Argentina will stop Falklands exploiting offshore oilfields, foreign minister says
Pablo Quirno says move is part of Argentinian government’s strategy to peacefully assert sovereignty over the islands
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Argentina has controlled the Falklands for TWO months in the last 193 years. Move along.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
I don't like that people are burning National signs. I also don't like they have over $7 Million in their warchest from a handful of mega donors.
October 4, 2026 at 2:28 AM
I don't like that people are burning National signs. I also don't like they have over $7 Million in their warchest from a handful of mega donors.
Yet one can legally a firearm and there are over 300 million in circulation...hmmm....priorities people!
www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/...
www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/...
California bill requiring 3D printers to block firearm printing becomes law — existing machines are exempt, but mandate hinges on unwritten ASTM standard
Assuming a standard is published, that is.
www.tomshardware.com
October 3, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Yet one can legally a firearm and there are over 300 million in circulation...hmmm....priorities people!
www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/...
www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/...
Butcher Brown should focus on making the existing health service work...
www.1news.co.nz/2026/10/03/g...
www.1news.co.nz/2026/10/03/g...
Government secures land for new south Auckland hospital
Health Minister Simeon Brown announced the future hospital will be on Karaka Road in Drury.
www.1news.co.nz
October 3, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Butcher Brown should focus on making the existing health service work...
www.1news.co.nz/2026/10/03/g...
www.1news.co.nz/2026/10/03/g...
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The Post is running one of those 'ignore the austerity hyperbole' stories. A few things to note...
1. The article uses unadjusted figures throughout. If you adjust the $ for inflation and population, Govt operating expenditure in 2026/27 is below 2023/24 levels (by $144 per capita), and.... [🧵 1/n]
1. The article uses unadjusted figures throughout. If you adjust the $ for inflation and population, Govt operating expenditure in 2026/27 is below 2023/24 levels (by $144 per capita), and.... [🧵 1/n]
October 3, 2026 at 1:36 AM
The Post is running one of those 'ignore the austerity hyperbole' stories. A few things to note...
1. The article uses unadjusted figures throughout. If you adjust the $ for inflation and population, Govt operating expenditure in 2026/27 is below 2023/24 levels (by $144 per capita), and.... [🧵 1/n]
1. The article uses unadjusted figures throughout. If you adjust the $ for inflation and population, Govt operating expenditure in 2026/27 is below 2023/24 levels (by $144 per capita), and.... [🧵 1/n]
The continued presence of the barbarism of capital punishment in America speaks volumes on the underlying mentality their
October 2, 2026 at 11:50 PM
The continued presence of the barbarism of capital punishment in America speaks volumes on the underlying mentality their
You know an Argentine regime is in trouble when they start agitating over the Falklands. 🤣
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punchng.com/falkland-isl...
Falkland Islanders seek ban on Argentine visitors over flag row
Some Falkland Islanders are calling for restrictions on Argentine visitors after reports of tourists displaying Argentine flags and messages rejecting
punchng.com
October 2, 2026 at 8:50 PM
You know an Argentine regime is in trouble when they start agitating over the Falklands. 🤣
punchng.com/falkland-isl...
punchng.com/falkland-isl...
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Always worth a reminder of what investing in the country looks like.
October 1, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Always worth a reminder of what investing in the country looks like.
He will want to be a Charter school and given to a pal to run no doubt.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Labour, Greens show some support for David Seymour's Epsom school proposal
The Epsom candidates for Labour, the Greens and National have thrown some support behind ACT leader David Seymour's campaign to buy land in the electorate for a new school.
www.rnz.co.nz
September 30, 2026 at 10:50 PM
He will want to be a Charter school and given to a pal to run no doubt.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Wonder if anyone willask whether govt has simply given up on people who can't find work in this low demand, sale at briscoes, profits above wages economy? Yesterday's benefit forecasts suggest we will miss the govt's target by over 60,000 people!
September 30, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Wonder if anyone willask whether govt has simply given up on people who can't find work in this low demand, sale at briscoes, profits above wages economy? Yesterday's benefit forecasts suggest we will miss the govt's target by over 60,000 people!
Globalization as a manifestation of neoliberalism has driven inequality. Yet now the architects of that now think they need to fix it? 🤦♂️. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
Leaders join push to create UN body to tackle ‘awful reality’ of inequality
Body would be modelled on climate panel and recognise inequality as a global challenge threatening world security
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Globalization as a manifestation of neoliberalism has driven inequality. Yet now the architects of that now think they need to fix it? 🤦♂️. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
Anything. ANYTHING but the actual thing causing it. 🤣
You see what's going on here, right? The economy is on its ass because neoliberal, trust-da-market policies don't work. So, while we crawl off the bottom, we get treated to endless 'might it be this other thing' stories. Ghouls.
September 24, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Anything. ANYTHING but the actual thing causing it. 🤣
ACTs "equal opportunity" means continuing the grossly unequtiable historical norm. This is exactly what they want.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific...
University students push back against calls to scrap Māori and Pacific admissions scheme
A university admissions scheme aimed at building the Māori and Pacific medical workforce has found itself at the centre of a political debate.
www.rnz.co.nz
September 23, 2026 at 8:30 PM
ACTs "equal opportunity" means continuing the grossly unequtiable historical norm. This is exactly what they want.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific...
Private health relies on a public health system to underpin it. This is a symptom of how stretched it is.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/health/...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/health/...
Health sector becomes most complained about to financial ombudsman for first time
Health insurance became the largest category of disputes investigated by the Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme for the first time in the year to June.
www.rnz.co.nz
September 23, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Private health relies on a public health system to underpin it. This is a symptom of how stretched it is.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/health/...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/health/...
Holy shit. A review found a bridge was possible across a small stretch of water that already has a 50 year old bridge over it? Wow.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Second Auckland harbour crossing appears feasible, review finds
A review team has found that successful delivery for an alternative Waitematā harbour crossing in Auckland appears feasible.
www.rnz.co.nz
September 22, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Holy shit. A review found a bridge was possible across a small stretch of water that already has a 50 year old bridge over it? Wow.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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"The danger to women is more likely to come from Danny Tommo's mates in balaclavas than from anyone in a small boat"
via We Demand UK
via We Demand UK
September 21, 2026 at 8:17 AM
"The danger to women is more likely to come from Danny Tommo's mates in balaclavas than from anyone in a small boat"
via We Demand UK
via We Demand UK
How the most in need suffer to preserve the wealth of those who least need it.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Swindon considers cancelling free school travel for SEND teens
Councillors say it is "vital" people share their views before a final decision is made.
www.bbc.com
September 21, 2026 at 3:15 AM
How the most in need suffer to preserve the wealth of those who least need it.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Torrent of crap coming out of Jordan's mouth this morning on Q&A. I should not have started fact-checking, but here we go. Claim 1: The old '2nd largest fiscal response'.
Jordan is referring to an IMF report, which was adopted conveniently as gospel by NZ Treasury. Friends, it was bad. [🧵 1/n]
Jordan is referring to an IMF report, which was adopted conveniently as gospel by NZ Treasury. Friends, it was bad. [🧵 1/n]
September 20, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Torrent of crap coming out of Jordan's mouth this morning on Q&A. I should not have started fact-checking, but here we go. Claim 1: The old '2nd largest fiscal response'.
Jordan is referring to an IMF report, which was adopted conveniently as gospel by NZ Treasury. Friends, it was bad. [🧵 1/n]
Jordan is referring to an IMF report, which was adopted conveniently as gospel by NZ Treasury. Friends, it was bad. [🧵 1/n]
Of course Ukraine is trying to disrupt the polls. Given Ukraine cannot hold elections since Russia INVADED it seems quite a reasonable response.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
Hundreds of drones target Moscow on last day of voting in Russia’s parliamentary election
Authorities accuse Ukraine of trying to disrupt poll and say 1,600 drones in total intercepted, while at least two people killed and oil refinery damaged
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Of course Ukraine is trying to disrupt the polls. Given Ukraine cannot hold elections since Russia INVADED it seems quite a reasonable response.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
And yes. Starship Troopers is satire on fascism. They are a type of space Nazis.
September 20, 2026 at 2:21 AM
And yes. Starship Troopers is satire on fascism. They are a type of space Nazis.