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· Nov 17
Since BlueSky only allows one pinned post, here's a pinned thread instead
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Are we still doing diner journalism? Because today at a greasy spoon in Stateline, Nevada, a 65 year old birder named Maryanne told me that she likes that “Mamdonnelly” fellow and thinks that Donald Trump is a pedophile.
November 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Are we still doing diner journalism? Because today at a greasy spoon in Stateline, Nevada, a 65 year old birder named Maryanne told me that she likes that “Mamdonnelly” fellow and thinks that Donald Trump is a pedophile.
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To my pleasant surprise, the New York Times does not abstain from acknowledging the basic fact in this article: Nefesh B'Nefesh promotes settlement in the occupied West Bank.
This is the value of having a mayor elect who is willing to say the truth, it compels the conversation to change bit by bit.
This is the value of having a mayor elect who is willing to say the truth, it compels the conversation to change bit by bit.
Mamdani Response to Protest Inflames Tensions With Jewish Leaders
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
To my pleasant surprise, the New York Times does not abstain from acknowledging the basic fact in this article: Nefesh B'Nefesh promotes settlement in the occupied West Bank.
This is the value of having a mayor elect who is willing to say the truth, it compels the conversation to change bit by bit.
This is the value of having a mayor elect who is willing to say the truth, it compels the conversation to change bit by bit.
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Most say this isn't for the purpose of later on having nuclear arms capability but he has said in the past even publicly that if Israel and Iran are allowed to have them then Saudi will also pursue them. Separately though he does have big asks re: Palestine. I know some of specifics from last yr.
November 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Most say this isn't for the purpose of later on having nuclear arms capability but he has said in the past even publicly that if Israel and Iran are allowed to have them then Saudi will also pursue them. Separately though he does have big asks re: Palestine. I know some of specifics from last yr.
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He wants a nuclear energy program that's almost entirely subsidized by the US
November 26, 2025 at 12:19 AM
He wants a nuclear energy program that's almost entirely subsidized by the US
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It is worth remarking upon how little of a list of asks this is in the grand scheme and neither the US nor Israel were or are capable of fulfilling them.
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 AM
It is worth remarking upon how little of a list of asks this is in the grand scheme and neither the US nor Israel were or are capable of fulfilling them.
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If you want an idea of what MBS has been asking for for well over a year in exchange for normalization, this is what he was asking for in May-July 2024, which was *before* he hardened his stance publicly.
in the summer of 2024 what he was asking for on the Palestinian question included
-US recognition of Palestine and UN admission of Palestine to full member status
-A new UNSCR which enshrines 1967 borders 2ss as intl legal policy
-A permanent cessation of all Israeli settlement building.
-US recognition of Palestine and UN admission of Palestine to full member status
-A new UNSCR which enshrines 1967 borders 2ss as intl legal policy
-A permanent cessation of all Israeli settlement building.
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
If you want an idea of what MBS has been asking for for well over a year in exchange for normalization, this is what he was asking for in May-July 2024, which was *before* he hardened his stance publicly.
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So where is the non market housing, strengthened healthcare? @mark-carney.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada collected over $5.4B in cannabis tax revenue since legalization | CBC News
Ottawa and the provinces raked in more than $5.4 billion in cannabis tax revenue since the drug was legalized for recreational use in October 2018.
www.cbc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
So where is the non market housing, strengthened healthcare? @mark-carney.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Wild that in the next few years GO will likely overtake the 24/7, higher frequency, and much larger LIRR in daily ridership. Can only imagine how much higher it will be as service continues to grow to rapid transit levels.
Fare and service integration and a *nice* system clearly help.
Fare and service integration and a *nice* system clearly help.
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Wild that in the next few years GO will likely overtake the 24/7, higher frequency, and much larger LIRR in daily ridership. Can only imagine how much higher it will be as service continues to grow to rapid transit levels.
Fare and service integration and a *nice* system clearly help.
Fare and service integration and a *nice* system clearly help.
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Asked a student how he was doing and he responded "Living the dream one nightmare at a time"
If that doesnt capture the absurdity and dread of this moment
If that doesnt capture the absurdity and dread of this moment
November 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Asked a student how he was doing and he responded "Living the dream one nightmare at a time"
If that doesnt capture the absurdity and dread of this moment
If that doesnt capture the absurdity and dread of this moment
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This account is hiding replies that point out his government's policies when it comes to women's issues.
Today marks the beginning of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Every Canadian deserves to be free from violence. This is not just a moral imperative — it is key to building a safer and more equitable Canada for everyone.
Every Canadian deserves to be free from violence. This is not just a moral imperative — it is key to building a safer and more equitable Canada for everyone.
November 26, 2025 at 1:53 AM
This account is hiding replies that point out his government's policies when it comes to women's issues.
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They're going to go down with Carney's ship in the next election.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/26/n...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/26/n...
BC Liberal MPs face pressure from voters over pipeline, tanker ban
Liberal MP for Victoria Will Greaves said the feedback he's getting from constituents "is almost universally opposed to lifting the tanker ban and is deeply skeptical of building another pipeline to t...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:07 AM
They're going to go down with Carney's ship in the next election.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/26/n...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/26/n...
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it’s like always funny when a person is named murray. it’s funny in every context
November 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
it’s like always funny when a person is named murray. it’s funny in every context
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Two men who occupy prominent positions in Canada’s media landscape just travelled to Israel, where they received a briefing from the Israeli government.
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Two men who occupy prominent positions in Canada’s media landscape just travelled to Israel, where they received a briefing from the Israeli government.
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
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I'm worried about how terrible the economy is going to be over the next few years. Worse than it's been.
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I'm worried about how terrible the economy is going to be over the next few years. Worse than it's been.
Returning the favour, sharing a new-ish to me trick: putting a little bit of Marmite in seitan to give it a more meaty flavour, more umami, more body.
November 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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People are already doing what you say they *should be* doing. You could join them.
November 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
People are already doing what you say they *should be* doing. You could join them.
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and they say the city never never gets anything done
Also on the chopping block from Toronto's parks bylaw: the longstanding rule against using “profane language” in parks. Also you will now be allowed to be boisterous, but not riotous.
November 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
and they say the city never never gets anything done
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Bollocks! Drug seizures lead to MORE overdoses. During Task Force Barrage, I reversed 3 ODs. At one, a cop threatened to arrest me for being in the way - after I saved the guy. Our Mayor is full of shite. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Vancouver mayor credits DTES task force with reducing overdoses. Here’s what public health experts say
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim continues to laud the impacts of a police-led task force focused on crime on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, claiming it led to a reduction in overdoses.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Bollocks! Drug seizures lead to MORE overdoses. During Task Force Barrage, I reversed 3 ODs. At one, a cop threatened to arrest me for being in the way - after I saved the guy. Our Mayor is full of shite. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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“While Ford has often referred to left-of-centre politicians as ‘crazies’ and ‘lunatics,’ his threat to audit organizations and unions appears to be a new approach.”
globalnews.ca/news/1154280...
globalnews.ca/news/1154280...
Ford says he will audit ‘left-wing radical groups’ opposed to government legislation | Globalnews.ca
Ford's warning came after members of the tenant advocacy group ACORN interrupted the legislature to protest a controversial omnibus bill that shortens some eviction timelines.
globalnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
“While Ford has often referred to left-of-centre politicians as ‘crazies’ and ‘lunatics,’ his threat to audit organizations and unions appears to be a new approach.”
globalnews.ca/news/1154280...
globalnews.ca/news/1154280...
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Blog posts need pictures. If you’re an illustrator or photographer, or can afford to hire good ones, you’re lucky. If not, what do you do? Stock is bland and AI illustration’s unthinkable. What’s the answer? 1/4
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Blog posts need pictures. If you’re an illustrator or photographer, or can afford to hire good ones, you’re lucky. If not, what do you do? Stock is bland and AI illustration’s unthinkable. What’s the answer? 1/4
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Oh your parents bought that house in a major city when they were on one teacher’s salary? Cool cool cool. And it’s worth five million now, you say? Love that.
November 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Oh your parents bought that house in a major city when they were on one teacher’s salary? Cool cool cool. And it’s worth five million now, you say? Love that.
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Late stage capitalism so fun, what do you mean there are loads of relatively normal jobs that are now luxury endeavours reserved for the independently wealthy? So fun!!
November 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Late stage capitalism so fun, what do you mean there are loads of relatively normal jobs that are now luxury endeavours reserved for the independently wealthy? So fun!!
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This is a good read.
Zohran Mamdani’s victory was rooted in organizations that took up the base-building and mobilization functions that once fell to parties. dissentmagazine.org/online_artic...
Partyism Without the Party - Dissent Magazine
Zohran Mamdani’s victory was rooted in organizations that took up the base-building and mobilization functions that once fell to parties.
dissentmagazine.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This is a good read.