Joel Jenkins

Canberra silent-running towards Armageddon As the skies darken over Tehran and the oil flows dry up across the Gulf, the echoes of a choice will haunt Canberra long after the last missile falls.

'As the skies darken over Tehran and the oil flows dry up across the Gulf, the echoes of a choice will haunt Canberra long after the last missile falls.'

I wrote about the dangerous, absent minded @AlboMP decision to support the Trump-Netanyahu Iran war:

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Total war in Iran | Dr Scott Burchill YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia

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Dr Scott Burchill has been able to pluck through the propaganda about the illegal war on Iran and joins @boganintelpod.bsky.social to discuss the worrying development in West Asia that looks to have an impact on Australia moving forward.

Full episode in comments 👇

One assassination, a thousand missiles, many outcomes How a pre-emptive strike on Iran’s Supreme Leader ignited a regional firestorm.

'Media blackouts in Israel have been echoed throughout the West; this article will attempt to objectively delineate some of the developments'

My latest on the chaos in the Middle East:

'One assassination, a thousand missiles, many outcomes'
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Machines of loving grace? The Albanese government it handing away our digital sovereignty to an uncertain non-human future.

"Our government is busy granting AI-themed contracts to Epstein-linked tech giants, while guard rails to protect Australian citizens in an AI-driven Wild West seem few and far between."

My latest:

'Machines of loving grace?'
@crikey_news @BernardKeane
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This horror too will pass if enough of us decide to embrace our unique roles in tearing it all down

Epstein Revelations, Cultural Normalisation & Protecting Kids Today | Grace Tame Podcast Episode · Bogan Intelligentsia · February 26 · 58m

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It was an honour to talk to Australian of the Year recipient and tireless advocate for victims of sexual violence and abuse Grace Tame to discuss the devastating revelations of the Epstein files and the sick world that has always existed underneath the shadows.

Full episode 👇

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Collating the recent escalation of fascist state fuckery in Australia - The Shot As the shattering of the comfortable illusion of Western democracy enters its Epstein-drenched speedrunning phase, a number of disturbing developments...

Here's me, and @boganintel.bsky.social. "Collating the recent escalation of fascist state fuckery in Australia"

Collating the recent escalation of fascist state fuckery in Australia - The Shot As the shattering of the comfortable illusion of Western democracy enters its Epstein-drenched speedrunning phase, a number of disturbing developments...

Check out this article from @davemilbo.bsky.social
and myself for @theshot.net.au about the interlinking confluence of shitty developments that indicate an authoritarian decline:

'Collating the recent escalation of fascist state fuckery in Australia'

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A national humiliation: Herzog in Australia Our leaders have completely stuffed this up, and nothing short of a national apology will prevent a worsening impact.

“At a time when they are feeling isolated from world opinion… this is a reaffirmation” – UN Humanitarian Lawyer Chris Sidoti

My latest on the social cohesion crisis created by our leaders:

'A national humiliation: Herzog in Australia'
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A national humiliation: Herzog in Australia Our leaders have completely stuffed this up, and nothing short of a national apology will prevent a worsening impact.

“At a time when they are feeling isolated from world opinion… this is a reaffirmation” – UN Humanitarian Lawyer Chris Sidoti

My latest on the social cohesion crisis created by our leaders:

'A national humiliation: Herzog in Australia'
#auspol
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BE/AE: Before Epstein / After Epstein Every day we keep carrying on as normal, every hour that we allow these people to stay in place, we doom our children to their unconscionable world of techno-feudalism, sacrifice, and exploitation.

'Every day we keep carrying on as normal, every hour that we allow these people to stay in place, we doom our children to their unconscionable world of techno-feudalism, sacrifice, and exploitation.'

My latest:

'BE/AE: Before Epstein / After Epstein'
www.boganintel.com/p/beae-befor...

“Cancel Herzog NOW!” Top UN Human Rights Lawyer’s Explosive Warning to Albanese | Chris Sidoti YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia

Full episode with Chris Sidoti 👇

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UN Human Rights Lawyer Chris Sidoti joins the latest episode of @boganintelpod.bsky.social to speak on @albomp.bsky.social decision to invite Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

We also explore the new legislation, the Epstein files, and Australia's weak civil rights.

Full episode 👇

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Always great to speak to the impressive Prof. Warwick Powell (@baoshaoshan). The latest episode delves into the aftermath of Canadian PM Mark Carneys definitive speech at Davos, Dr Powell unpacks the significance of the moment and the choices the government must make.

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Who invited this bloke? Israeli President Isaac Herzog is preparing for his official state visit to Australia under a cloud of controversy and a lack of social cohesion.

'Israeli President Isaac Herzog is preparing for his official state visit to Australia under a cloud of controversy and a lack of social cohesion'

My latest on @albomp.bsky.social decision to invite the Israeli President to Australia:

'Who invited this bloke?'
www.boganintel.com/p/who-invite...

Trump's Iran Tension: Zero Objective, Endless Chaos | Dr Scott Burchill Podcast Episode · Bogan Intelligentsia · 01/25/2026 · 1h 16m

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Trump's Iran Tension: Zero Objective, Endless Chaos | Dr Scott Burchill YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia

The first episode of @boganintelpod.bsky.social is out for the year, with friend of the program Dr Scott Burchill unpacking serious developments in Iran.

Check out the full episode, like and share, and help get these interviews out there :)

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Trump’s “Board of Peace”: Australia must say no Any nation that hesitates to repudiate such an idea, even to consider it in all its opacity, is dooming the world to a dark future.

"Any nation that hesitates to repudiate such an idea, even to consider it in all its opacity, is dooming the world to a dark future"

My latest on the @albomp.bsky.social considering Trump's "Board of Peace" invite:

'Trump’s “Board of Peace”: Australia must say no'
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Does he welcome Trump melting down the rule of law at home and dismantling the rules based order abroad?

Does he welcome the return of Monroe doctrine and increased imperial aggression?

Does he welcome the acquisition of Greenland?

Seriously, is there anything Marles wouldn’t welcome from Trump?

World on fire while our kids ask questions Clinging desperately to the ever elusive serenity of the summer holiday with the family, amid war, genocide, climate catastrophe, militarism, and silenced dissent.

"Clinging desperately to the ever elusive serenity of the summer holiday with the family, amid war, genocide, climate catastrophe, militarism, and silenced dissent"

My latest on modern parenting in 2026:
'World on fire while our kids ask questions'
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America's gangster state: The kidnapping of Maduro and the death of international law Venezuela marks a return to the Monroe Doctrine with Trump characteristics, and a firm announcement of the ambitions of an outward US empire.

Excellent piece by @boganintel.bsky.social

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America's gangster state: The kidnapping of Maduro and the death of international law Venezuela marks a return to the Monroe Doctrine with Trump characteristics, and a firm announcement of the ambitions of an outward US empire.

First article for the year on the factors behind the illegal US raid on Venezuela, and what it means for the remnants of the rules based order:

'America's gangster state: The kidnapping of Maduro and the death of international law'
#auspol
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Happy New Year? Anyone saying 2025 was a great year has holes in their head. Will the next one be any better?

Its been great surviving the year with all of you, please see my final article for the year:

'Happy New Year?'
#auspol

See you all next year :)

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Trump's Oil Tanker Seizures Escalate: Is US Invasion of Venezuela Imminent? YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia

Don't miss the latest episode of @boganintelpod.bsky.social
with @rodrigoac7.bsky.social who helps us understand the rapid developments around a potential US invasion of Venezuela, and considerations for Australia

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Who owns a national tragedy? The Australian people are being denied access to a tragedy as competing forces vie for control.

'The Australian people are being denied access to a tragedy as competing forces vie for control'

My latest article on the polarisation of the Bondi tragedy:

'Who owns a national tragedy?'
#auspol
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