@canadaron.bsky.social
Professor Emeritus (Economics) at a University in Canada . I support freedom and democracy so I stand with Ukraine. I also believe that the state should provide healthcare, greater economic security and promote environmental sustainability.
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"Western sanctions are crushing Putin's shadow fleet of oil tankers. We live-track volumes on 343 shadow fleet ships, most of which are now sanctioned. Activity levels have collapsed in the wake of last month's wave of EU and UK sanctions," - Robin Brooks, Ex Chief Economics IIF.
June 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
"Western sanctions are crushing Putin's shadow fleet of oil tankers. We live-track volumes on 343 shadow fleet ships, most of which are now sanctioned. Activity levels have collapsed in the wake of last month's wave of EU and UK sanctions," - Robin Brooks, Ex Chief Economics IIF.
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Hello. It's Day 1200 of Russia's evil war, but I have no energy left to start the thread yet.
Sickening attacks on civilians at the start and end of Friday.
All the details of the night attack are in yesterday's megathread, which I've just finished at 4am UK, 6am Ukraine.
bsky.app/profile/twmc...
Sickening attacks on civilians at the start and end of Friday.
All the details of the night attack are in yesterday's megathread, which I've just finished at 4am UK, 6am Ukraine.
bsky.app/profile/twmc...
Day 1199 of Russia's attempt to control and subjugate, Ukraine, to erase democracy and freedoms.
But Ukraine has been fighting for independence for countless generations and against Putin for over 11 years.
Another huge Russian attack continues as I start this thread, so let's resume:
But Ukraine has been fighting for independence for countless generations and against Putin for over 11 years.
Another huge Russian attack continues as I start this thread, so let's resume:
June 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Hello. It's Day 1200 of Russia's evil war, but I have no energy left to start the thread yet.
Sickening attacks on civilians at the start and end of Friday.
All the details of the night attack are in yesterday's megathread, which I've just finished at 4am UK, 6am Ukraine.
bsky.app/profile/twmc...
Sickening attacks on civilians at the start and end of Friday.
All the details of the night attack are in yesterday's megathread, which I've just finished at 4am UK, 6am Ukraine.
bsky.app/profile/twmc...
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Russia has released its new policy framework on the sustainable development of Indigenous minority peoples of the North, Siberia and the Far East.
Beneath its lofty language, Indigenous experts warn the framework will facilitate exploitation.
Beneath its lofty language, Indigenous experts warn the framework will facilitate exploitation.
Russia’s New Indigenous Policy Enables Unchecked Resource Exploitation, Experts Warn - The Moscow Times
Russia last month released its new policy framework on the sustainable development of Indigenous minority peoples of the North, Siberia and the Far East. The document will guide policy and budget spe...
www.themoscowtimes.com
June 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Russia has released its new policy framework on the sustainable development of Indigenous minority peoples of the North, Siberia and the Far East.
Beneath its lofty language, Indigenous experts warn the framework will facilitate exploitation.
Beneath its lofty language, Indigenous experts warn the framework will facilitate exploitation.
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Here is my best guidance for action, rendered beautifully by the great John Lithgow. I first published these lessons more than eight years ago, in late 2016. They open the twenty chapters of "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century."
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
snyder.substack.com
March 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Here is my best guidance for action, rendered beautifully by the great John Lithgow. I first published these lessons more than eight years ago, in late 2016. They open the twenty chapters of "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century."
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
What can I say about these MAGA assholes. I hurts me just to listen to their garbage. Musk, Trump, Carlson what can I say, my brain is exploding. As a Canadian I’m wondering where to go when they decide to invade our country. Maybe I’ll take my family to Greenland.
March 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
What can I say about these MAGA assholes. I hurts me just to listen to their garbage. Musk, Trump, Carlson what can I say, my brain is exploding. As a Canadian I’m wondering where to go when they decide to invade our country. Maybe I’ll take my family to Greenland.
You cannot live any closer to them than we do. I split my time between Windsor and Pelee Island (in Lake Erie). I will no longer go to Detroit for shopping, sports or the theatre. As a nation we are collectively disgusted by what is happening there. And to think they used to be our friends.🇨🇦🇺🇦
March 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
You cannot live any closer to them than we do. I split my time between Windsor and Pelee Island (in Lake Erie). I will no longer go to Detroit for shopping, sports or the theatre. As a nation we are collectively disgusted by what is happening there. And to think they used to be our friends.🇨🇦🇺🇦
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Canada must speak up against the arbitrary detention of travellers. Canadians and other nationals have been kidnapped by ICE.
These are not the actions of a democratic nation.
This is the creep of fascism.
I am calling on Canadians to avoid all travel to the USA.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt_q...
These are not the actions of a democratic nation.
This is the creep of fascism.
I am calling on Canadians to avoid all travel to the USA.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt_q...
CHARLIE ANGUS ISSUES TRAVEL WARNING AGAINST UNITED STATES
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
www.youtube.com
March 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Canada must speak up against the arbitrary detention of travellers. Canadians and other nationals have been kidnapped by ICE.
These are not the actions of a democratic nation.
This is the creep of fascism.
I am calling on Canadians to avoid all travel to the USA.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt_q...
These are not the actions of a democratic nation.
This is the creep of fascism.
I am calling on Canadians to avoid all travel to the USA.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt_q...
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That's a lot of money
March 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
That's a lot of money
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👀❗️ "Russia needs a pause in the war to restore strength, there are all signs of this," — Budanov
🤔 According to him, Russia has now reached the maximum production of weapons, they cannot produce more.
🤔 According to him, Russia has now reached the maximum production of weapons, they cannot produce more.
March 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
👀❗️ "Russia needs a pause in the war to restore strength, there are all signs of this," — Budanov
🤔 According to him, Russia has now reached the maximum production of weapons, they cannot produce more.
🤔 According to him, Russia has now reached the maximum production of weapons, they cannot produce more.
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You've been asking yourself "where is the Canadian guy"? But you knew he would show up just when we needed him.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ozb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ozb...
We Are Canadian
YouTube video by Jeff Douglas
www.youtube.com
March 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
You've been asking yourself "where is the Canadian guy"? But you knew he would show up just when we needed him.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ozb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ozb...
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I’m buying 3 shirts, one for me, one for my wife and one for a friend.
March 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I’m buying 3 shirts, one for me, one for my wife and one for a friend.
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Over the weekend, many of you reached out, asking for a way to show your support for Ukraine. So, we've created a new design that you can wear whether you’re at a rally, event, or simply going about your day.
March 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Over the weekend, many of you reached out, asking for a way to show your support for Ukraine. So, we've created a new design that you can wear whether you’re at a rally, event, or simply going about your day.
One small addition. Zelensky chose to lead from the FRONT. 🇺🇦🇨🇦
March 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
One small addition. Zelensky chose to lead from the FRONT. 🇺🇦🇨🇦
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The campaign for a Nobel Peace Prize for Volodymyr Zelenskyy starts here.
March 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The campaign for a Nobel Peace Prize for Volodymyr Zelenskyy starts here.
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We have never delivered enough equipment nor was it fast enough, however this time Trudeau will do the right thing. The regency of the moment is clear with Musk and Trump trying to stab Ukraine in the back. People of goodwill must step up now.🇺🇦🇨🇦
February 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We have never delivered enough equipment nor was it fast enough, however this time Trudeau will do the right thing. The regency of the moment is clear with Musk and Trump trying to stab Ukraine in the back. People of goodwill must step up now.🇺🇦🇨🇦
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We kicked holocaust denier Ernst Zündel out of Canada.
Why the hell would we let Elon Musk have any claim on Canada? He is a fascist threatening the people of Ukraine.
I am proud to be helping drive this asshole from our shores.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Why the hell would we let Elon Musk have any claim on Canada? He is a fascist threatening the people of Ukraine.
I am proud to be helping drive this asshole from our shores.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk's Canadian citizenship garners support
Thousands of people have electronically signed a parliamentary petition calling for revocation of Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship over his role in the Trump administration, which is pointedly threate...
www.ctvnews.ca
February 23, 2025 at 1:12 AM
We kicked holocaust denier Ernst Zündel out of Canada.
Why the hell would we let Elon Musk have any claim on Canada? He is a fascist threatening the people of Ukraine.
I am proud to be helping drive this asshole from our shores.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Why the hell would we let Elon Musk have any claim on Canada? He is a fascist threatening the people of Ukraine.
I am proud to be helping drive this asshole from our shores.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Your strength is my inspiration. Ukrainians have shown the way forward for the world. Other than Gaza, there isn’t a more black and white global issue. Sleazy politicians in the West can sell out to BS right wing populism, oligarchs, and RU propaganda but good people still stand with you!🇨🇦🇺🇦
February 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Your strength is my inspiration. Ukrainians have shown the way forward for the world. Other than Gaza, there isn’t a more black and white global issue. Sleazy politicians in the West can sell out to BS right wing populism, oligarchs, and RU propaganda but good people still stand with you!🇨🇦🇺🇦
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I will never stop supporting Ukraine, the most courageous and most deserving nation I know ♥️🫡
February 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I will never stop supporting Ukraine, the most courageous and most deserving nation I know ♥️🫡
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Putting emotions on the back burner and acting together, in a coordinated manner is exactly what we need right now.
Ukrainian people who are already exhausted by the war are under a very strong emotional pressure right now. This is not the first such occasion during this war.
Ukrainian people who are already exhausted by the war are under a very strong emotional pressure right now. This is not the first such occasion during this war.
February 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Putting emotions on the back burner and acting together, in a coordinated manner is exactly what we need right now.
Ukrainian people who are already exhausted by the war are under a very strong emotional pressure right now. This is not the first such occasion during this war.
Ukrainian people who are already exhausted by the war are under a very strong emotional pressure right now. This is not the first such occasion during this war.
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THE SHAME AND THE EMBARRASSMENT OF 47’s UKRAINE BULLYING
“Zelensky has no cards to play, none, and I’m sick of it”.
“Britain and France have done nothing to end the war”
“If he doesn’t sign the minerals deal we’ll cut off Starlink”.
Threats and bullying, counter factual statements, haranguing,
“Zelensky has no cards to play, none, and I’m sick of it”.
“Britain and France have done nothing to end the war”
“If he doesn’t sign the minerals deal we’ll cut off Starlink”.
Threats and bullying, counter factual statements, haranguing,
February 22, 2025 at 6:23 AM
THE SHAME AND THE EMBARRASSMENT OF 47’s UKRAINE BULLYING
“Zelensky has no cards to play, none, and I’m sick of it”.
“Britain and France have done nothing to end the war”
“If he doesn’t sign the minerals deal we’ll cut off Starlink”.
Threats and bullying, counter factual statements, haranguing,
“Zelensky has no cards to play, none, and I’m sick of it”.
“Britain and France have done nothing to end the war”
“If he doesn’t sign the minerals deal we’ll cut off Starlink”.
Threats and bullying, counter factual statements, haranguing,
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Is it even possible for the US to go lower than that? russia is bombing Ukrainian civilians, while the US is discussing restoring economic ties. Even my dog feels more shame than the US does
February 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Is it even possible for the US to go lower than that? russia is bombing Ukrainian civilians, while the US is discussing restoring economic ties. Even my dog feels more shame than the US does
Hanibal crossed the mountains with elephants. Russia still can improve their fighting forces. Grab some elephants from a local zoo or circus.
By the way has the ASPCA been informed about this wonderful use of our four legged friends? 🇺🇦🇨🇦
By the way has the ASPCA been informed about this wonderful use of our four legged friends? 🇺🇦🇨🇦
February 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Hanibal crossed the mountains with elephants. Russia still can improve their fighting forces. Grab some elephants from a local zoo or circus.
By the way has the ASPCA been informed about this wonderful use of our four legged friends? 🇺🇦🇨🇦
By the way has the ASPCA been informed about this wonderful use of our four legged friends? 🇺🇦🇨🇦