Lawyer and Rule of Law development adviser. Worked in Cambodia, Fiji, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Bangladesh and other countries in Africa, the Caribbean and Asia.
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KEVIN THE COMMONER retweeted
Democrats will now control the House and Senate and be able to hold Trump accountable. That's great.
At a time of massive income and wealth inequality, we must do more. We must aggressively fight for working families.
No more excuses.
A #Trump self inflicted disaster
- tariffs (and resultant inflation)
- Iran war (and resultant cost of fuel increases)
- ICE
- greed (corruption)
Unsurprising from a NY crime family boss who has over 40 convictions for dishonesty.
#Midterms2026
A huge repudiation for the #Trump Republicans. Will take many years for the Republicans recover. Self inflicted and well deserved. #Midterms2026
KEVIN THE COMMONER retweeted
In media, Rupert Murdoch is “the single most destructive force in America, England and Australia,” argues @karaswisher, though the empire “is in its waning days.” He “created a sort of tsunami of disinformation… I would say it’s laziness, but I think it’s deliberate.”
KEVIN THE COMMONER retweeted
I’m old enough to remember how Kennett decimated the public sector in Victoria. Jess Wilson is his acolyte.
Beware, PSU members. If you vote Liberal you risk voting yourself out of a job.
The Public Sector Union might need to learn the hard way if LiberalON win in Nov.
Jess Wilson and ON are NOT on their side.
Don’t tempt fate Vic Public Service Union members. You’ll be crying in a corner.
#VicVotes
The US has rescued itself, just in time, from the jaws of fascism and foreign influence. #Midterms2026
A huge repudiation for Trump and his sycophants BUT is also a huge chance for the Democrats to reform itself and rid itself of the “old guard” and make it more a reflection of a modern younger US. #Midterms2026
KEVIN THE COMMONER retweeted
Shoalhaven Council’s abrupt cancellation of the Wall of Tears exhibition is another shocking example of anti-Palestinian racism. Taking the time to remember and honour the children behind the horrifying statistics is truly the bare minimum as Israel’s genocide in Gaza continues.
I expect Trump and his family will be seeking asylum in Russia very soon. #Midterms2026
KEVIN THE COMMONER retweeted
Projection:
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is the Projected Winner in the Michigan Senate election. He will defeat Republican Mike Rogers.
Democratic Hold
#Election2026 #ElectionDay #MISen
KEVIN THE COMMONER retweeted
Why are foreign agents of Israel working on these Senate campaigns?
Recently we learned about Mike Rogers staffing two registered Israeli agents in his campaign.
Now we find out that Ashley Hinson, Iowa's Republican Senate candidate, has welcomed Israeli agents to infiltrate hers.
Ashley Hinson’s Digital Chief Oversees Firm Paid Millions to Push Israeli Propaganda theintercept.com/2026/11/03/…
KEVIN THE COMMONER retweeted
Here's the real reason Trump announced that we're "cutting aid to Israel":
They plan is to effectively merge the IDF with our military through a provision in the NDAA, allowing the Israelis to help themselves on what we pay for without any of us knowing about it. We pay, they take advantage.
This has the additional downside of our "ally," which loves to spy on us, to do even more of it.
They think you're stupid.. Don't fall of it. We need to decouple from Israel and not play these games.
KEVIN THE COMMONER retweeted
Don't be fooled: As the Israeli government continues its genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, and military strikes across the region, the only way for the U.S. to stop enabling these crimes is to immediately implement a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel and say no to U.S.-Israel military integration and co-production. apnews.com/article/trump-isr…
KEVIN THE COMMONER retweeted
Journalistic malpractice.
@Reuters omits the fact that Trump is not cutting off the money, just moving it.
The NDAA will shield US tax dollars to Israel by moving them into the Pentagon procurement process.
Less oversight, less transparency
More US tax $ flowing to Israel
reuters.com/world/middle-eas…
