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@averagerando.bsky.social
Left/Green politics, partially recovering tech worker, feminist, father of adult 🏳️🌈, 🏳️⚧️, cis, straight children. Thinks nobody should kill anyone, actually.
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Voting to fund Trump's paramilitary organization because they are afraid to look weak on migration is not a winning strategy for the Democrats.
February 13, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Voting to fund Trump's paramilitary organization because they are afraid to look weak on migration is not a winning strategy for the Democrats.
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always so funny to me when people are like “how am I supposed to explain Gay to my kids?” my kid asks me way harder shit all the time. “why did they build the road this way? why are some people bad?” I don’t know. please ask me about Gay
February 10, 2026 at 2:51 AM
always so funny to me when people are like “how am I supposed to explain Gay to my kids?” my kid asks me way harder shit all the time. “why did they build the road this way? why are some people bad?” I don’t know. please ask me about Gay
If you hit someone with enough wet noodles, they are eventually forced to leave the pool. Or you can just say “welp, guess we gotta just let them sh!t in the pool, since all we have are these 200 wet pool noodles”
Speaking out like this is all they can do now. Impeachment is a total and complete joke, and threatening to use it is akin to threatening to hit someone with a wet noodle. Impeachment is no longer a viable tool to use against Republican politicians.
February 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
If you hit someone with enough wet noodles, they are eventually forced to leave the pool. Or you can just say “welp, guess we gotta just let them sh!t in the pool, since all we have are these 200 wet pool noodles”
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Just so everyone is clear: the valve here releases pressure that would otherwise build on her leadership from within her party.
She would rather lose the country than her own job.
She would rather lose the country than her own job.
Danielle Smith says Alberta separatist movement is a "pressure release valve."
February 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Just so everyone is clear: the valve here releases pressure that would otherwise build on her leadership from within her party.
She would rather lose the country than her own job.
She would rather lose the country than her own job.
Why is Doug Ford so determined for Ontario to fall behind even the Americans on renewable energy? @mikeschreiner.bsky.social @maritstilesndp.bsky.social
EIA: 99%+ of new US capacity in 2026 will be solar, wind + storage
EIA: 99%+ of new US capacity in 2026 will be solar, wind + storage
Solar, wind, and batteries are set to supply virtually all net new US generating capacity in 2026, according to EIA data reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, continuing their strong 2025 growth.
more…
electrek.co
January 29, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Why is Doug Ford so determined for Ontario to fall behind even the Americans on renewable energy? @mikeschreiner.bsky.social @maritstilesndp.bsky.social
The truth is that the naming of “Homeland” security was ALWAYS fascist-coded. We should not be surprised that it has grown into a fascist organization.
January 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM
The truth is that the naming of “Homeland” security was ALWAYS fascist-coded. We should not be surprised that it has grown into a fascist organization.
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why have they been allowed to get away with this "paid protester" lie every single time for the last decade or so? is it just because its a really quick lie and its easier to just move on? is it because everyone is too lazy to just say "prove it"?
"You're seeing a lot of paid protesters" -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos's attempt to defend ICE's tactics in Minneapolis during a CNN panel discussion this morning did not go well. Bad used car salesman vibes.
January 15, 2026 at 1:41 PM
why have they been allowed to get away with this "paid protester" lie every single time for the last decade or so? is it just because its a really quick lie and its easier to just move on? is it because everyone is too lazy to just say "prove it"?
One of the best things to happen to Canadian politics recently is Charlie Angus freeing himself from the requirement to be a team player within the NDP, allowing him to write things like this. open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
Venezuela - The Lesson for Canada
Make no mistake, the attack on Venezuela by the Trump regime is not about removing a rogue leader; it is a deliberate attack on international law.
open.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
One of the best things to happen to Canadian politics recently is Charlie Angus freeing himself from the requirement to be a team player within the NDP, allowing him to write things like this. open.substack.com/pub/charliea...
“Mandatory philanthropic involvement” is a terribly misguided idea. Why would we trust people completely detached from reality about what is valuable to society? Just tax them.
December 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
“Mandatory philanthropic involvement” is a terribly misguided idea. Why would we trust people completely detached from reality about what is valuable to society? Just tax them.
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So much fiction about robots rebelling, when we really should have been worried about robots complying.
December 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
So much fiction about robots rebelling, when we really should have been worried about robots complying.
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21. And before team Yglesias responds by saying "yeah, but it's bad politics to run on climate and energy"... I'd point out that I've won 4 elections in a very purple district running on climate and energy. Pro-tip: leadership is possible! You don't have to be stupid to win!
December 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
21. And before team Yglesias responds by saying "yeah, but it's bad politics to run on climate and energy"... I'd point out that I've won 4 elections in a very purple district running on climate and energy. Pro-tip: leadership is possible! You don't have to be stupid to win!
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Closing NCAR because it produces "climate alarmism" is like closing the fire department because it produces "fire alarmism"
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...
A low point
Things will get better....I think
billmckibben.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Closing NCAR because it produces "climate alarmism" is like closing the fire department because it produces "fire alarmism"
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...
billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-low-poin...
“With [current policy] set to reduce emissions 21%…well short of the national target of a 40 to 45% reduction. Even when [ECCC] includes measures that have been announced but not yet implemented, the modelling only yields a 28 per cent reduction by 2030.” www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/17/n...
Ottawa confirms it will miss emission targets unless major policy shifts are made
The federal government will need to make policy adjustments immediately if it is intent on hitting its 2026 and 2030 emission reduction targets, experts say.
www.nationalobserver.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:54 AM
“With [current policy] set to reduce emissions 21%…well short of the national target of a 40 to 45% reduction. Even when [ECCC] includes measures that have been announced but not yet implemented, the modelling only yields a 28 per cent reduction by 2030.” www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/17/n...
After the “AI” crash-out, can we repurpose all of the excess data centers into grid connected battery storage for cheap solar? That should be quite cheap to do. Grid interconnects already there.
December 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
After the “AI” crash-out, can we repurpose all of the excess data centers into grid connected battery storage for cheap solar? That should be quite cheap to do. Grid interconnects already there.
A lot of big money people will be surprised by this. Oops!
"As the glut gathers steam, the economics of US LNG are deteriorating at an alarming rate."
"As the glut gathers steam, the economics of US LNG are deteriorating at an alarming rate."
Bears tighten grip on TTF
EU gas bear market spells trouble for LNG exporters | Chart Deck — 4 Dec 2025
www.energyflux.news
December 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Both @arieltroster.com and I believe we need a budget that puts people first, that delivers reliable transit, safe communities and a city where everyone can afford to live and thrive.
Add your name to tell City Council that we need a budget built for people: www.arieltroster.com/budget.
Add your name to tell City Council that we need a budget built for people: www.arieltroster.com/budget.
December 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Both @arieltroster.com and I believe we need a budget that puts people first, that delivers reliable transit, safe communities and a city where everyone can afford to live and thrive.
Add your name to tell City Council that we need a budget built for people: www.arieltroster.com/budget.
Add your name to tell City Council that we need a budget built for people: www.arieltroster.com/budget.
Boo CBC! A whole story on the national about adding facial recognition to police body cams and you never once mentioned the proven racial bias in the facial rec? If these start being used for real, this will be another unequal policing method. Do better.
December 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Boo CBC! A whole story on the national about adding facial recognition to police body cams and you never once mentioned the proven racial bias in the facial rec? If these start being used for real, this will be another unequal policing method. Do better.
I have to admit that this result surprised me. I’d assumed people are more fooled by growth capitalism www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Assessing public support for degrowth: survey-based experimental and predictive studies
Contrary to concerns from politicians and commentators that degrowth is broadly unpopular,
the core degrowth proposal received substantial support from UK and US participants
in this study, regardless...
www.thelancet.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I have to admit that this result surprised me. I’d assumed people are more fooled by growth capitalism www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
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When *checks notes* Franklin The Turtle has to put out a statement condemning your literal war crimes 😅😅
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 AM
When *checks notes* Franklin The Turtle has to put out a statement condemning your literal war crimes 😅😅
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9/ This is reckless climate and economic policy. And magical thinking. Net zero doesn’t happen without reducing fossil fuel supply. At least the US has the cojones to say it doesn’t give a shit about climate. @mark-carney.bsky.social is still pretending that Canada does. FIN
November 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
9/ This is reckless climate and economic policy. And magical thinking. Net zero doesn’t happen without reducing fossil fuel supply. At least the US has the cojones to say it doesn’t give a shit about climate. @mark-carney.bsky.social is still pretending that Canada does. FIN
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You have to keep giving money to avoid collapse and if there’s collapse you have to give more money. It’s called the free market.
November 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
You have to keep giving money to avoid collapse and if there’s collapse you have to give more money. It’s called the free market.
Just saw this scary sentence in a story regarding Warner sale: “Larry Ellisons’s good relationship with President Trump is also a serious competitive edge considering the administration’s fraught relationship with the media industry overall”
November 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Just saw this scary sentence in a story regarding Warner sale: “Larry Ellisons’s good relationship with President Trump is also a serious competitive edge considering the administration’s fraught relationship with the media industry overall”
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Polls show increasing support (over 70 percent) for immigration restriction.These racist policies have been justified under the false austerity logic of "not enough resources". As billionaires & banks & bosses make record profits - largely on the backs of migrant labour!!!
November 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Polls show increasing support (over 70 percent) for immigration restriction.These racist policies have been justified under the false austerity logic of "not enough resources". As billionaires & banks & bosses make record profits - largely on the backs of migrant labour!!!
The irony
They stole nine of my books. Nine! But why not Doppelganger? Not good enough for these mass doppelganger machines?
Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
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Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
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November 19, 2025 at 3:37 AM
The irony