This is far from a novel claim, but one of the key problems the GOP has right now is that many of their powerful institutional actors—both individual officeholders and media figures—have strong incentives to prefer being out of power than governing.

Speaking to new LT (LOBC) tmw on CO expectations. I’ve got my own, but I’m interested in other perspectives from all ranks. What do you expect of our most junior officers? What advice would you give? #miltwitter

I've made a lot of mistakes, but I have nearly 4 teens now, and I've learned a lot the hard way, and see other parents around me with less kids who are just getting to that stage make the same mistakes I made, so I want to share what I've learned. If you want to teach your kids

'Come on Eileen' 🎶 The Band and Bugles of the Rifles have played a brilliant rendition of the Dexys Midnight Runners' classic at Sandhurst. 🙌 play classic at Sandhurst

Book burners out at Yass Valley Council. Proposal at next council meeting by the Deputy Mayor to ban #WelcomeToSex. They are all about #ParentalRights as long as you are doing what they agree with! Yass Valley Times

Vale Lt Col Harry Smith SG MC Harry was OC D COY, 6RAR during the Battle of Long Tan, a battle that is one of our most honoured & remembered. Harry departs us today at 90, leaving an immense legacy & an amazing history. We will remember him. Rest In Peace, Sir

Finally worked out what's been bugging me about the World Cup. Sat down to write and this came pouring out in about 45min. abc.net.au/news/2023-08-2…

Love my job!! #AusArmy #ParOneri

This from Joe Hildebrand is v. good. news.com.au/national/polit…

The 1-2% of detransitioners have the right to tell their stories, but propagandist Liam Bartlett trampled on the lives of the 98-99% by constructing an imaginary world from 1 rogue psychiatrist & 1 rogue paediatrician. Prof. Ian Hickie had 5 mins as a lone voice for the unseen.

Thread 🧵 Probably the most poignant letter I will ever read to passengers and someone I always make sure to visit whilst in Arnhem is Ivor Rowberry. Ivor came from Wolverhampton. He didn’t survive. Here is the letter he wrote to his mum 1/

Rosie Cornell @BLShiv @K_to_the_T_ Dr Tracy Westerman AM Helen Salkeld “The constitution gives us an overall structure, and leaves much of the detail to the elected Parliament to decide. In fact, the Voice proposal is more detailed than much of the constitutional structures that we take for granted.” Professor Simon Rice, Sydney Law School” —

So sad for our country tonight. Negativity and callous self interest won today. Thinking of all First Nations people tonight who so graciously extended a hand to us, I’m sorry we let you down so badly. #yes23 #referendum

#AusArmy's fast-tracked pathways for experienced heavy-vehicle operators play a vital role in helping respond to domestic disasters & protecting 🇦🇺’s national interests. Defence issued licenses are transferable to civilian equivalent upon separation from #YourADF. 🚚 <1/2>

So, I wrote a thing. Let me know what you think!

This is worth watching. Every word.

When Republican politicians dictate life-and-death health care decisions rather than leaving those crucial choices to women and their doctors, families pay the price. newyorker.com/magazine/2024/…

Tonight on #Backroads guest presenter Kirsty O’Brien heads to #TimberCreek in the NT abctv at 8