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John Meadows

@johngmeadows.bsky.social

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In Canada we have snow, but we do not have ICE. Born Canadian, plan to stay that way! Maga Morons blocked instantly. Politically progressive Into photography, creative writing and music. Retired choral singer. I will not respond to most private messages

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Elliot @1t2ls.bsky.social · 13h

If you believe every embryo is endowed with an immortal soul, and God (the author of nature) has decreed that 10-25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and either baptism or a profession of faith are necessary to avoid eternal damnation, then your God is simply evil, and your beliefs are insane.

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Callies Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things @calliedot.bsky.social · 1d

I do think it would be amazing if hundreds of protesters just showed up dressed like ICE. They’d be absolutely baffled, they’d have no way to tell who’s who. They’re all dressed in off-the-rack Cabelas clothes since they don’t seem to have a standard uniform so it’s easy.

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DeeJay 🇨🇦🦫 @charmjarm.bsky.social · 14h

US officially = the bad guys.

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John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 10h

I don't see how the US could be repaired enough to earn the trust of the free world; it will take decades for the US to fix the rot, assuming it's even possible.

So I don't think us former allies are eager to get back together any time soon.

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John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 10h

The rest of the world knows that even if Trump croaked today, there are plenty of American fascists ready to take his place, in a corrupt system bolstered by a bought SCOTUS, a corrupt media, a flawed electoral system and most importantly 10's of millions of Americans who will always vote GOP.

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timethiefmedia - Canadian forever🍁conservative never @timethiefmedia.bsky.social · 13h

#cdnpoli #cdnpolitics A PM must represent all Canadians by speaking and acting ONLY in the best interests of our entire population. Poilievre is not fit to be PM as he cannot do that, so he is employing the #populistagenda of dividing and conquering Canadians in a failing attempt to gain power.

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John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 10h

I'm sure an air base that isn't under control of the American military could be very useful for Trump in a number of scenarios.

John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 10h

While I am cheering on all Americans taking part in the October 18th activities, the 18th is a Saturday, and thus a day off for most Americans. Easy for the billionaires to ignore.

I'd love to see protests like this in a weekday as part of a general strike to clog the profit pipeline for the rich.

John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 10h

40 in hexadecimal is 28, just sayin...

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Brian O @proudcanadaveteran.bsky.social · 18h

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John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 13h

Must be extremist violins!

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Nurse RoRo @nurseroro.bsky.social · 1d

Dear WH Press Corp
You should be ashamed of yourself.
Start demanding answers. Portland isn’t on fire. Chicago isn’t at war. Seattle isn’t thanking him.
ANTIFA isn’t assaulting ICE agents
Hold him accountable for the lies.
Refuse to ask anything else until he answers these.
Demand the proof

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John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 14h

Trump understands math about as well as he understands the age of consent...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "Drug prices are going to be going down 100%, 400%, 600%, 1,000% in some cases."

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EASTMAN @eastman9125.bsky.social · 16h

Born-again Christians are extremely sensitive about having their beliefs ridiculed, which makes it all the more fun to point out their idiocy at every opportunity. Like right now.

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Brian O @proudcanadaveteran.bsky.social · 18h

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My IRL friends call me Chris @christyceeck.bsky.social · 18h

This new policy needs to be fixed ASAP.

“This interpretation of who is an Ontarian excludes immigrant physicians in Ontario who are permanent residents, or Canadian citizens"

#OnHealth #OnPoli

While other provinces have implemented similar residency policies, Atlin said they have taken more inclusive approaches. New Brunswick, for example, has restricted its international medical graduate residency streams to those with a “proven connection” to the province by requiring at least six months of having lived in the province.

“This interpretation of who is an Ontarian excludes immigrant physicians in Ontario who are permanent residents, or Canadian citizens, from a fair chance to compete for the designated IMG residency positions,” she said. “Our health care system loses out on the chance to benefit from their much-needed skills and experience.”

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John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 16h

Good article for Canadian Thanksgiving weekend! (gift link)

www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

www.thestar.com

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Patricia Campbell @patriciacampbell.bsky.social · 1d

See that?

People action actually works👇

MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · 1d

"Because of the letters and complaints sent by Albertans across the province, Elections Alberta has officially opened a file — No. 2025-0213 — to review the potential partisan use of public resources connected to the Alberta Next Panel."

www.facebook.com/groups/43624...

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Charlie Richmond (Gyro Gearloose) 311.3ppm @charlierichmond.bsky.social · 1d

October 10, 2025
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

October 10, 2025

All of President Donald J.

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Elizabeth Edgett @elizabethedgett.bsky.social · 1d

DO NOT LOOK AWAY.

TRUMP IS ATTACKING AMERICAN PEOPLE.

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 1d

Welcome to America, where peaceful protesters get tear-gassed and thrown to the ground like ragdolls.

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Jessica D. M. 🇺🇦 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇵🇦 🇬🇱 🪃 🟧 @jessicaperthwa.bsky.social · 23h

youtu.be/WddwluTpmgY?.... Aussie humuor in our ads

#BUSHBARBIE ...THE CONDOM AD THAT GOT OVER 100M VIEWS WORLDWIDE! | 02

YouTube video by Nikki Osborne

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My IRL friends call me Chris @christyceeck.bsky.social · 1d

"Each additional hour of daily screen time was associated with a nine to 10% lower likelihood of achieving a higher academic levels in Grade 3 reading and math, and in Grade 6 math. No significant link was found with writing achievement."

Unofficial TorontoStar (All News) @torontostar-rss.bsky.social · 1d

Toronto researchers tracked kids for 15 years to measure how screen time relates to school test performance. This is what they found

Researchers at SickKids and St. Michael’s Hospital followed more than 3,000 kids to study effects of screen exposure before age 8.

www.thestar.com

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 1d

Today my daughter's preschool is holding a farewell assembly for one of her classmates whose mother has no choice but to self deport. The school is hoping it will be joyful in tone, so we might make this less upsetting for this 3 year old.

There's just no words for the uselessness of this cruelty.

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Laura Frost @laurafrost.bsky.social · 1d

45% tariff effective on softwood lumber from Canada starting next week.

Damn this man just raised the price of homes for Americans.

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PBLarsen @pblarsen.bsky.social · 1d

Next to Hitler, this vile piece of shit is, without a doubt, one of the most despicable persons to walk this planet.

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