Rick Green
@bcbrews.bsky.social
Writer with an interest in 🍺☕🍴🧳🤘🏻📰 culture, history, politics • #WW2TV SLK • #NAFO 🇺🇦 🇬🇪
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History can be a politically-charged battleground over the question of what really happened. Now with AI, the potential for dis/misinformation is much greater. This AI-generated video about #Force136 is problematic for its inaccuracies, especially the visuals: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O41....
Canada’s Shadow Warriors | The Untold Story of Force 136
YouTube video by Forgotten soldiers
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:22 PM
History can be a politically-charged battleground over the question of what really happened. Now with AI, the potential for dis/misinformation is much greater. This AI-generated video about #Force136 is problematic for its inaccuracies, especially the visuals: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O41....
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“Valid criticism of Europe’s conciliatory approach during the past year is that it has underestimated its own strength and overestimated that of Trump. The EU folded its cards in the face of US import tariffs. Beijing forced a US climbdown by restricting access to supplies of China’s rare earths.”
Europe cannot forever indulge Trump
France, Germany and Britain must now draw their own red lines for the transatlantic relationship
philipstephens.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:48 AM
“Valid criticism of Europe’s conciliatory approach during the past year is that it has underestimated its own strength and overestimated that of Trump. The EU folded its cards in the face of US import tariffs. Beijing forced a US climbdown by restricting access to supplies of China’s rare earths.”
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Welcome to Fascist Busytown. My, what a compliant, orderly town! www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/ric...
Richard Scarry’s What Do People Do All Day in Fascist Busytown?
Welcome to Fascist Busytown. My, what a compliant, orderly town!
In Fascist Busytown, everyone works. Working is important. Work makes everything r...
www.mcsweeneys.net
January 15, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Welcome to Fascist Busytown. My, what a compliant, orderly town! www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/ric...
“Nobody wants the United States to take control of #Greenland (and, accordingly, destroy #NATO) more than Putin.”
How Trump's bizarre Greenland obsession could create a global crisis. From @radiofreetom.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe
His irrational fixation on Greenland could lead to widespread conflict.
www.theatlantic.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM
“Nobody wants the United States to take control of #Greenland (and, accordingly, destroy #NATO) more than Putin.”
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Did you know that 109 years ago the U.S. signed agreement to never interfere with Denmark’s rule over Greenland in exchange for Denmark selling the U.S. the Virgin Islands for $25 million in gold? stthomassource.com/content/2025...
Trump, Vance Violating Greenland-DWI Agreement, Virgin Islanders Say
The White House is violating a 109-year-old agreement to not interfere with Denmark’s rule over Greenland, a vital precursor to the United States acquiring the Danish West Indies, St. Croix civil righ...
stthomassource.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Did you know that 109 years ago the U.S. signed agreement to never interfere with Denmark’s rule over Greenland in exchange for Denmark selling the U.S. the Virgin Islands for $25 million in gold? stthomassource.com/content/2025...
Didn't most of them? This one, however, only understands "Me".
January 15, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Didn't most of them? This one, however, only understands "Me".
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Yup. We’re all talking about Greenland … and Iran … and Venezuela .. and finally Ukraine. But nobody’s talking about Epstein …
January 14, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Yup. We’re all talking about Greenland … and Iran … and Venezuela .. and finally Ukraine. But nobody’s talking about Epstein …
"As the American military chases Trump’s ever-changing Sharpie lines across the world’s maps, the West’s enemies will be tempted to take advantage of the fact that the United States has obliterated the most powerful alliance in history..."
How Trump's bizarre Greenland obsession could create a global crisis. From @radiofreetom.bsky.social
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe
His irrational fixation on Greenland could lead to widespread conflict.
www.theatlantic.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:23 AM
"As the American military chases Trump’s ever-changing Sharpie lines across the world’s maps, the West’s enemies will be tempted to take advantage of the fact that the United States has obliterated the most powerful alliance in history..."
I just signed a petition demanding the federal government Ban X in Canada. Join me in signing here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
Ban X/Twitter in Canada
I just signed a petition demanding the federal government Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: Join me in signing here:
you.leadnow.ca
January 15, 2026 at 4:51 AM
I just signed a petition demanding the federal government Ban X in Canada. Join me in signing here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
For local, independent businesses I support, I was happy to give a higher tip during #COVID to help them get through it. Those higher tip levels now seem to be the norm. What's going on?
January 14, 2026 at 6:01 PM
For local, independent businesses I support, I was happy to give a higher tip during #COVID to help them get through it. Those higher tip levels now seem to be the norm. What's going on?
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1/ I recently wrote about Frances Perkins—FDR’s Labor Secretary and first woman cabinet member. She is best known as the architect of the New Deal but she had a lesser-known achievement:
She dismantled her era’s version of ICE.🧵
She dismantled her era’s version of ICE.🧵
January 14, 2026 at 3:43 AM
1/ I recently wrote about Frances Perkins—FDR’s Labor Secretary and first woman cabinet member. She is best known as the architect of the New Deal but she had a lesser-known achievement:
She dismantled her era’s version of ICE.🧵
She dismantled her era’s version of ICE.🧵
Stunning that this CityNews Vancouver article has no mention of climate change:
vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/01/12/p.... With the Canada-Alberta #MOU to increase #fossilfuel production, those governments should pay for the damages.
#cdnpoli #climatecrisis
vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/01/12/p.... With the Canada-Alberta #MOU to increase #fossilfuel production, those governments should pay for the damages.
#cdnpoli #climatecrisis
Parts of Fraser Valley still recovering a month after atmospheric river
A month after an atmospheric river left a path of destruction in the Fraser Valley, many residents are still rebuilding their lives.
vancouver.citynews.ca
January 13, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Stunning that this CityNews Vancouver article has no mention of climate change:
vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/01/12/p.... With the Canada-Alberta #MOU to increase #fossilfuel production, those governments should pay for the damages.
#cdnpoli #climatecrisis
vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/01/12/p.... With the Canada-Alberta #MOU to increase #fossilfuel production, those governments should pay for the damages.
#cdnpoli #climatecrisis
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January 13, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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"1945: The Reckoning" by @philmcraig.bsky.social speaks to the global context of #Force136 and the making of modern Canada. The effort to achieve respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, happened at both national & international levels. See Phil on #WW2TV at www.youtube.com/live/OIvLXg6...
January 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM
"1945: The Reckoning" by @philmcraig.bsky.social speaks to the global context of #Force136 and the making of modern Canada. The effort to achieve respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, happened at both national & international levels. See Phil on #WW2TV at www.youtube.com/live/OIvLXg6...
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Canada isn't banning X and its ministers continue to use it. Ok. What are the consequences of creating child sex abuse material and deepfake porn? www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
Canada not considering a ban on X over deepfake controversy, AI minister says
The platform, which is owned by Elon Musk, has been embroiled in controversy over sexualized deepfakes of women and children created by X’s chatbot Grok.
www.thestar.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Canada isn't banning X and its ministers continue to use it. Ok. What are the consequences of creating child sex abuse material and deepfake porn? www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
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🇬🇱🇺🇸 Nordic diplomats rejected Trump’s claims of Russian and Chinese vessels operating near Greenland, which he has invoked to justify his desire to seize island from Denmark, - FT
Two top Nordic diplomats said there were no signs of Russian and Chinese ships or submarines in around Greenland.
Two top Nordic diplomats said there were no signs of Russian and Chinese ships or submarines in around Greenland.
January 11, 2026 at 8:47 PM
🇬🇱🇺🇸 Nordic diplomats rejected Trump’s claims of Russian and Chinese vessels operating near Greenland, which he has invoked to justify his desire to seize island from Denmark, - FT
Two top Nordic diplomats said there were no signs of Russian and Chinese ships or submarines in around Greenland.
Two top Nordic diplomats said there were no signs of Russian and Chinese ships or submarines in around Greenland.
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Masses are now marching through Tehran. Preliminary reports indicate the Iranian Tax Administration building is on fire.
Across multiple cities, disturbing updates are pouring in, wounded and killed numbers are rising fast. The regime is throwing everything it has at suppressing the uprising.
Across multiple cities, disturbing updates are pouring in, wounded and killed numbers are rising fast. The regime is throwing everything it has at suppressing the uprising.
January 10, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Masses are now marching through Tehran. Preliminary reports indicate the Iranian Tax Administration building is on fire.
Across multiple cities, disturbing updates are pouring in, wounded and killed numbers are rising fast. The regime is throwing everything it has at suppressing the uprising.
Across multiple cities, disturbing updates are pouring in, wounded and killed numbers are rising fast. The regime is throwing everything it has at suppressing the uprising.
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"The Oreshnik is the sign of a Fearful, Worried Putin, Not a Leader Confident of Victory." My regular update on war and great power competition. This week: the Oreshnik attack, peace talks progress, ground war in #Ukraine, China's reaction to Venezuela & more.
mickryan.substack.com/p/the-oreshn...
mickryan.substack.com/p/the-oreshn...
The Oreshnik is the sign of a Fearful, Worried Putin, Not a Leader Confident of Victory: The Big Five 11 January 2026.
My first 2026 update on war and great power competition. This week: the Oreshnik attack, peace talks progress, the ground war in Ukraine, China's reaction to Venezuela & my Big Five recommended reads.
mickryan.substack.com
January 11, 2026 at 1:07 AM
"The Oreshnik is the sign of a Fearful, Worried Putin, Not a Leader Confident of Victory." My regular update on war and great power competition. This week: the Oreshnik attack, peace talks progress, ground war in #Ukraine, China's reaction to Venezuela & more.
mickryan.substack.com/p/the-oreshn...
mickryan.substack.com/p/the-oreshn...
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Ottawa is still under-estimating Trump's threats. Would there be a massed American troop movement against Vancouver? Probably not.
But could American troops suddenly start popping up in the Canadian Arctic, to "secure American trade routes"? Absolutely.
www.economist.com/the-americas...
But could American troops suddenly start popping up in the Canadian Arctic, to "secure American trade routes"? Absolutely.
www.economist.com/the-americas...
January 9, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Ottawa is still under-estimating Trump's threats. Would there be a massed American troop movement against Vancouver? Probably not.
But could American troops suddenly start popping up in the Canadian Arctic, to "secure American trade routes"? Absolutely.
www.economist.com/the-americas...
But could American troops suddenly start popping up in the Canadian Arctic, to "secure American trade routes"? Absolutely.
www.economist.com/the-americas...
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Falsely flagged, EU and US-sanctioned Ethera (IMO 9387279) flying the flag of the fraudulent registry of Guinea is sailing through the English Channel right now laden with Russian oil.
more about this @windward-ai.bsky.social Maritime Defense Weekly windward.ai/blog/maritim...
more about this @windward-ai.bsky.social Maritime Defense Weekly windward.ai/blog/maritim...
January 9, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Falsely flagged, EU and US-sanctioned Ethera (IMO 9387279) flying the flag of the fraudulent registry of Guinea is sailing through the English Channel right now laden with Russian oil.
more about this @windward-ai.bsky.social Maritime Defense Weekly windward.ai/blog/maritim...
more about this @windward-ai.bsky.social Maritime Defense Weekly windward.ai/blog/maritim...
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No flag
No insurance
No problem!
Rustbucket zombie-tanker ARCUSAT/TAVIAN/TIA will enter Baltics in ~3 days.
This will be her third fetch of Russian oil since October.
No flag, no state, no identity and no registry -> she is basically lawless.
Some would even argue states have obligations here.
No insurance
No problem!
Rustbucket zombie-tanker ARCUSAT/TAVIAN/TIA will enter Baltics in ~3 days.
This will be her third fetch of Russian oil since October.
No flag, no state, no identity and no registry -> she is basically lawless.
Some would even argue states have obligations here.
January 9, 2026 at 11:55 PM
No flag
No insurance
No problem!
Rustbucket zombie-tanker ARCUSAT/TAVIAN/TIA will enter Baltics in ~3 days.
This will be her third fetch of Russian oil since October.
No flag, no state, no identity and no registry -> she is basically lawless.
Some would even argue states have obligations here.
No insurance
No problem!
Rustbucket zombie-tanker ARCUSAT/TAVIAN/TIA will enter Baltics in ~3 days.
This will be her third fetch of Russian oil since October.
No flag, no state, no identity and no registry -> she is basically lawless.
Some would even argue states have obligations here.
At the heart of our struggles with affording day-to-day living is wealth inequality. Throughout history, this cycle repeats itself. The solution? #TaxTheRich
New year, new record? A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives shows that the CEO-to-worker pay gap has reached a record-breaking level.
So while the rest of Canada is suffering, wondering whether they can afford rent and groceries, corporate greed is running rampant.💰
So while the rest of Canada is suffering, wondering whether they can afford rent and groceries, corporate greed is running rampant.💰
January 9, 2026 at 5:17 AM
At the heart of our struggles with affording day-to-day living is wealth inequality. Throughout history, this cycle repeats itself. The solution? #TaxTheRich
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January 8, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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