a jan dobson’s Tweets

Aug 1, 2019

Name me a perfect person? Just One? No? Then, for stars sake #auspol, STOP taking slices out of good people because they haven’t obtained ( your version ) of perfection! In fact, support them, ‘cause tearing them down really does allow the others to flourish

Aug 27

A Twitter thread from

@cathywilcox1

👇🏻 Short but fabulous!!

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The Cathy Wilcox

@cathywilcox1

· Aug 27

A very Wilcox tale: The other day, a neighbour sent a group text saying she had heaps of lemongrass, did we want some? I didn’t reply. But when I got home from dog walk today, there were three stalks of lemongrass on our verge, so I thought maybe she’d given it to us anyway…1/

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marcus kelson

@marcuskelson

Aug 25

FYI I know a lot of people want immediate action from

@AlboMP

across a number of areas, and I'll be up front I'm a card carrying member of the ALP, but the election was held in May and it is now only August, may I suggest just cool your jets for a bit, no offence :)

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Louise Milligan

@Milliganreports

Aug 25

Never underestimate the ability of a mansplainer who gets his facts, his law, even his spelling wrong to go right on mansplaining. *Not directed at any individual. There’s a veritable army of these fellows, horrified if you have temerity to defend yourself against their nonsense.

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Randy Rainbow

@RandyRainbow

Aug 4

The GOP's shameless inaction but make it A Chorus Line. #ThoughtsAndPrayers 😇💭🙏🏻🎶

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Is it inAustralian to be more pleased about New Zealand’s success at the #CommonwealthGames2022 than that of my own country? Either way, go

@newzealand

. Succeeding well above your weight, coz

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This small city ditched its buses. Its public Uber-like service has been a big hit

Jul 24

Weird Sunday night question, I know, but why is it straitlaced and not straightlaced? And while we’re at it, what’s with straitjacket?

👆🏻 Bought to my attention by

@steveirons

and

@CaraMia200

Sorry I just couldn’t fit the credit due to you in the original tweet, guys

Could someone at ⁦

⁩ look at this? And infrastructure minister ⁦

@jeremyrockliff

⁩ might be interested? Because public transport in Tasmania could do with a rethink. Would help parking issues too, I’d think ⁦

@LGATasmania

?⁩

npr.org

Called microtransit, the system allows passengers to order a shuttle ride over the phone, much as they would do with Uber or Lyft. Rides cost $1.50.

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This small city ditched its buses. Its public Uber-like service has been a big hit

Cara Mia

@CaraMia200

Jul 24

This small city ditched its buses. Its public Uber-like service has been a big hit npr.org/2022/07/19/111 #NewIdeas #MicroTransit instead of public transportation. 🤔

npr.org

Called microtransit, the system allows passengers to order a shuttle ride over the phone, much as they would do with Uber or Lyft. Rides cost $1.50.

Watching

’s On Country and my heart is bleeding. It’s 2022, yet these smart, talented 17 and 18 year old Indigenous Australians still think the rest of Australia believe they’re lazy, dishonest, incompetent etc. What an appalling legacy we leave. Just shameful

Jul 7

Search the #eucbeaut hashtag, people. A glorious way to brighten your day And for those celebrating, commemorating, remembering (that should be all Australians, btw). Happy #NAIDOC2022

Jun 29

👇🏻 So True. Exceedingly important point from

@PlanetPOV

regarding the USA, but relates to every jurisdiction, everywhere. Turn up and work together. Pretty basic, really

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@PlanetPOV

· Jun 28

Replying to @jot_au @churchlady320 and @davidhogg111

If the goal is to pass more Progressive bills, threatening to withhold votes for Dems just helps elect Repubs who won’t ever do so. Most people stop threatening to hold their breath until they get what they want when they’re 5 years old. These types really need to grow up.

Elizabeth Warren

@ewarren

In the face of this dark post-Roe reality, I have three words: Hold onto hope. Do not give into despair. Here’s how I’m staying in the fight:

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Asha Rangappa

@AshaRangappa_

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@JoeDreitler

· Jun 24

Replying to @AshaRangappa_

Sad. Sadder still the progressives who voted for Ralph Nader in 2000 because Al Gore & Bush were same and sat out 2016 because Hilary was not Bernie. 5 Supreme Court picks. Elections have consequences.

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Hey America 👋🏻, from a country that has just emerged from the results of progressives and less progressives fighting amongst themselves, DON’T DO IT!!! It just means the enemy, the regressive party, wins #RoeVsWade #blamegame

Americans, men and women alike, I weep for you today. What a regressive action by your Supreme Court. I can only send virtual hugs. And hope every one of you does everything you can to vote, and help others to vote, in November #RoeVsWade

Michele Colvin McKenzie

@MColvinMcKenzie

Jun 23

Its hard to get your kids to pick up the phone, but you get into big trouble if for some reason you don’t.

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Dr Jenna Price

@JennaPrice

Jun 23

Folks, is there a male equivalent of the fictional character Pollyanna?

Sherele Moody (Femicide Researcher)

Jun 22

Okay Tasmania, who appoints our judges? Could whoever they are please have an word with this guy. All Tasmanians should be (probably are) disgusted. So out of touch #politas #taspol

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@ShereleMoody

· Jun 22

It's 2022, but I fear attitudes from the 1950s are still holding sway in our courts when it comes to rape. A judge in Hobart yesterday described the rape of women by their partners as less serious rape committed by strangers "jumping out of bushes" at night in public spaces.

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Anne Summers appointed as Professor at UTS Business School

UTS Business School

@UTS_Business

Jun 21

We're delighted to welcome trailblazing author & journalist

@SummersAnne

@UTS_Business

in her new role as Professor, where she will continue her research dedicated to ending domestic and family violence.

uts.edu.au

The trailblazing Australian author and journalist Dr Anne Summers AO joins UTS Business School, where she will continue her research dedicated to ending domestic and family violence.

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Jun 19

Can we just not? Checked my Twitter feed this morning to find we’re slut shaming Sophie Monk….Ewww, no! Don’t care about the dress, don’t care about the Logies, don’t care about who it is. Do care about giving the message that what anyone wears is anyone else’s business

National Portrait Gallery

Jun 19

Below is a reference to Canada, but the service is available here in Oz, too. Always surprised by the number of people who are totally unaware. Maybe time for a promotional campaign

? #books

Is it historical art or illustrated history? Either way, go if you’re in Canberra

@PortraitAu

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@PortraitAu

· Jun 15

From Newton to Darwin, some of Britain's best thinkers are on display: 'Shakespeare to Winehouse' until 17 July! portrait.gov.au/icons Charles Darwin 1883, by John Collier oil on canvas. Given by the sitter’s son William Erasmus Darwin, 1896 © National Portrait Gallery, London

Possum Comitatus

@Pollytics

Jun 18

The 2009 CPRS was an exercise in everyone involved trying to be too smart by half, fucking the national response to climate change and the minds of every left political tribalist in the country for a generation. For fucks sake, everyone grow up and don't do it again.

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Look, I’m not an #Assange supporter, I think he’s a bit of a wanker. But you don’t have to be, to be concerned about an Australian citizen being deported to a country with the death penalty. You’re up,

@AlboMP

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@canberratimes

· Jun 18

Assange's supporters say he is an anti-establishment hero who has been victimised because he exposed US wrongdoing in conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. canberratimes.com.au/story/7785208/

Andrew Dempster

@admpstr

So Clive Palmer spent nearly $100 million and only managed to elect… Pauline Hanson?😂

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Antony Green - elections

@AntonyGreenElec

· Jun 17

I've summarised the distribution of preferences in the Queensland Senate race. It was Clive Palmer's preferences that were decisive in allowing Pauline Hanson to defeat the LNP's Amanda Stoker. antonygreen.com.au/2022-queenslan #auspol

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Michael Taylor

@AusIndiMedia

“The world was stunned…” Wow. Big call.

Andy Matthews

@stupidoldandy

What kind of sick, messed up scenario were Aldi imagining with this one?

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Sarah Ferguson on the darkness she’s seen in the US, trust, and 7.30

This ☝🏻 is NOT a comment on her predecessor.

This is why ⁦

⁩ is bringing me back to

@abc730

. I want everyone, no matter their allegiance, to be rigorously, but politely questioned. And she’s perfect for the role. Excellent piece by ⁦

@KerrieO36028873

⁩ *See addendum 👇🏻

theage.com.au

She’s one of Australia’s best interviewers and the Gold Walkley Award winner is about to take over the reins at the ABC’s 7.30.

Giving a choice to, but not forcing, removal of religion based counselling from public schools. Well done

@JasonClareMP

Over to you, parents and schools

Replying to

Hot take: the guilt should come NOT from a feeling that reality TV is “lower class,” but from a feeing that enjoying others’ misfortunes, bad behavior, and petty status competions rewards impulses we ought to be restraining

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@macaulaybalkan

Jun 15

Hell yes twitter.com/blgtylr/status

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Congrats,

. Doing yourself proud!

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Walkley Foundation

@walkleys

· Jun 15

The 2022 John B Fairfax Family Young Australian Journalist of the Year is Emily Baker. Congratulations @emlybkr! #Walkleys

Kevin Bonham

@kevinbonham

Jun 13

Very pleased to inform the House that I have won the 2022 Tasmanian Open (chess) with a score of 6/6. My 13th win of the title (seven shared) but my first with a perfect score (albeit including a forfeit win) and the 6th perfect score in the history of the event.

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When the Twitter trends are of someone lovely, for something nice. Happy Birthday, Robyn

@KoparaFallsKid