Douglas Ogg
@dougogg.bsky.social
A very silly Canuck
Writer & Humorist / (Mostly) Former Cartoonist
Writer & Humorist / (Mostly) Former Cartoonist
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Douglas Ogg
@dougogg.bsky.social
· May 17
“Contrary to what the politicians and religious leaders would like us to believe, the world won't be made safer by creating barriers between people."
Michael Palin
Michael Palin
For those of a particular generation, Ernie/Mr Dressup still casts a magic spell. #erniecoombs #mrdressup
On this day in 1927, Ernie Coombs was born.
To generations of Canadians, he was Mr. Dressup. His show aired from 1967 to 1996 with 3,000 episodes. He died in 2001.
Learn more 👇
canadaehx.com/2020/11/28/m...
To generations of Canadians, he was Mr. Dressup. His show aired from 1967 to 1996 with 3,000 episodes. He died in 2001.
Learn more 👇
canadaehx.com/2020/11/28/m...
November 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
For those of a particular generation, Ernie/Mr Dressup still casts a magic spell. #erniecoombs #mrdressup
"You’re left with the sense that they were just four people, complicated and narky and human."
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... #beatles
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... #beatles
The Beatles Anthology review – the incredible audio shows exactly why the world fell in love with this band
This update of the 1995 documentary series is utterly authoritative. And its tweak of the Fab Four’s songs is a thing of wonder – their music absolutely thumps!
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
"You’re left with the sense that they were just four people, complicated and narky and human."
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... #beatles
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... #beatles
Another great idea by Trump to help boost sagging US tourism
Foreign visitors without an annual pass will need to pay a surcharge of $100, in addition to existing fees, to enter popular national parks like Grand Canyon, Yosemite and Yellowstone.
Trump Administration Hikes National Park Fees For Foreign Visitors—Annual Passes To Cost $170 More
Foreign visitors without an annual pass will need to pay a surcharge of $100, in addition to existing fees, to enter popular national parks like Grand Canyon, Yosemite and Yellowstone.
www.forbes.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Another great idea by Trump to help boost sagging US tourism
Reposted by Douglas Ogg
Jakub Schikaneder (Czech, 1855–1924)
"Street in the Evening, Prague", 1875.
Oil on Canvas Painting.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
"Street in the Evening, Prague", 1875.
Oil on Canvas Painting.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
November 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Jakub Schikaneder (Czech, 1855–1924)
"Street in the Evening, Prague", 1875.
Oil on Canvas Painting.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
"Street in the Evening, Prague", 1875.
Oil on Canvas Painting.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt
Reposted by Douglas Ogg
Buster Keaton in Three Ages (1923)
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Buster Keaton in Three Ages (1923)
Reposted by Douglas Ogg
Bloody fascists
Pentagon now wants to cut Mark Kelly’s pension in 'downshift' from call for court-martial
www.alternet.org/amp/mark-kel...
www.alternet.org/amp/mark-kel...
Pentagon now wants to cut Mark Kelly’s pension in 'downshift' from call for court-martial
www.alternet.org
November 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Bloody fascists
“As Canada looks to maximize its geological endowment amidst an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape, this book raises essential considerations and uncomfortable questions for policymakers and citizens alike”
www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...
Journalist Vince Beiser wins the Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
Beiser’s book examines the metals needed to power technology and renewable energy
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:19 AM
“As Canada looks to maximize its geological endowment amidst an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape, this book raises essential considerations and uncomfortable questions for policymakers and citizens alike”
www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...
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Omg the This Hour Has 22 Minutes Ep tonight on Rogers Store masochism was epic 🤣🤣🤣
Basically did this same thing at a Rogers on the weekend 🤣🤣🤣
No YT video yet— keep your 👀 peeled!
Basically did this same thing at a Rogers on the weekend 🤣🤣🤣
No YT video yet— keep your 👀 peeled!
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Omg the This Hour Has 22 Minutes Ep tonight on Rogers Store masochism was epic 🤣🤣🤣
Basically did this same thing at a Rogers on the weekend 🤣🤣🤣
No YT video yet— keep your 👀 peeled!
Basically did this same thing at a Rogers on the weekend 🤣🤣🤣
No YT video yet— keep your 👀 peeled!
Why Can't I Be You?
Robert Smith in 20 years? (If he's lucky.)
Robert Smith in 20 years? (If he's lucky.)
November 26, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Why Can't I Be You?
Robert Smith in 20 years? (If he's lucky.)
Robert Smith in 20 years? (If he's lucky.)
"Democracies, as Madison said, depend on factual information."
time.com/7335763/auto...
time.com/7335763/auto...
The Marketplace of Ideas Isn't Working
Americans' freedom of speech is predicated on the theory of a marketplace of ideas. But this model needs to be updated.
time.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
"Democracies, as Madison said, depend on factual information."
time.com/7335763/auto...
time.com/7335763/auto...
Reposted by Douglas Ogg
I really wish we'd stop calling them climate "skeptics" or "vaccine skeptics", if you jump off a cliff we don't call you a "gravity skeptic"
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I really wish we'd stop calling them climate "skeptics" or "vaccine skeptics", if you jump off a cliff we don't call you a "gravity skeptic"
Reposted by Douglas Ogg
This is how it’s done, U.S. negotiators. Learn from other strong leaders how to deal with criminal aggressors.
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This is how it’s done, U.S. negotiators. Learn from other strong leaders how to deal with criminal aggressors.
Seize the guns and fine the owners. Second offence: Seizure, double the fine; and jail time.
Canada doesn't want your guns or excuses. This is not a difficult concept.
ca.news.yahoo.com/dont-bring-g...
Canada doesn't want your guns or excuses. This is not a difficult concept.
ca.news.yahoo.com/dont-bring-g...
Don't bring your guns: CBSA tells Americans travelling to Canada for U.S. Thanksgiving
Ranking high on the list are also reminders to not bring cannabis or homemade food containing turkey
ca.news.yahoo.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Seize the guns and fine the owners. Second offence: Seizure, double the fine; and jail time.
Canada doesn't want your guns or excuses. This is not a difficult concept.
ca.news.yahoo.com/dont-bring-g...
Canada doesn't want your guns or excuses. This is not a difficult concept.
ca.news.yahoo.com/dont-bring-g...
Reposted by Douglas Ogg
When you die, this is the first sign you see.
November 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
When you die, this is the first sign you see.
So Carney & Poilievre HAVEN'T put aside their differences to personally invite me to invest in their new crypto venture?
Uh oh.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Uh oh.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
So Carney & Poilievre HAVEN'T put aside their differences to personally invite me to invest in their new crypto venture?
Uh oh.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Uh oh.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Reposted by Douglas Ogg
Gotta luv a little Tod first thing in the a.m. 🤣🤣
Yuppers... sod off now K ?...K!!
youtube.com/shorts/xGqk3...
Yuppers... sod off now K ?...K!!
youtube.com/shorts/xGqk3...
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Gotta luv a little Tod first thing in the a.m. 🤣🤣
Yuppers... sod off now K ?...K!!
youtube.com/shorts/xGqk3...
Yuppers... sod off now K ?...K!!
youtube.com/shorts/xGqk3...
Here's a biopic just waiting to be made.
Alex Decoteau was the first Indigenous police officer in Canadian history.
But he did much more than that.
He was an Olympian and gave his life for his country during the First World War.
This is his story.
🧵 1/8
But he did much more than that.
He was an Olympian and gave his life for his country during the First World War.
This is his story.
🧵 1/8
November 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Here's a biopic just waiting to be made.
The great Barry Blitt
November 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The great Barry Blitt
Finally some Fox news that seems legit
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Finally some Fox news that seems legit
This is me, pretty much every morning, reading the latest US news.
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This is me, pretty much every morning, reading the latest US news.
I've been looking forward to this! Looks like classic Critch, with a very timely twist.
November 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I've been looking forward to this! Looks like classic Critch, with a very timely twist.
Reposted by Douglas Ogg
Canada should demand the US pay it $100 trillion (plus tax) for not turning Communist and allowing the Chinese to set up bases along the border.
www.readthemaple.com/u-s-senator-...
www.readthemaple.com/u-s-senator-...
U.S. Senator Wants $300 Billion Military ‘Make Up’ Payment From Canada
Thom Tillis also suggested that Canadians should not criticize the lack of a universal public healthcare system in the U.S.
www.readthemaple.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Canada should demand the US pay it $100 trillion (plus tax) for not turning Communist and allowing the Chinese to set up bases along the border.
www.readthemaple.com/u-s-senator-...
www.readthemaple.com/u-s-senator-...