Louise in Ontario🇨🇦
@grammalou.bsky.social
Family doctor, end of life care, mom and grandma, native plant gardener, covid conscious, lefty Canadian. #MedSky
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This is the speech of Rubio’s that matters. If he’s willing to openly endorse, in the name of “US national interests”, a kleptocratic Putinversteher who seeks to rupture EU unity from the inside, it tells you everything you need to know about what those interests are.
February 16, 2026 at 12:25 PM
This is the speech of Rubio’s that matters. If he’s willing to openly endorse, in the name of “US national interests”, a kleptocratic Putinversteher who seeks to rupture EU unity from the inside, it tells you everything you need to know about what those interests are.
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As you process the Epstein files, remember:
Palantir received early funding from Jeffrey Epstein.
It was also backed by the CIA’s venture arm, In-Q-Tel.
Then came the defense contracts.
Then mass data analytics at scale.
This isn’t separate stories.
It’s one ecosystem: the Epstein network.
Palantir received early funding from Jeffrey Epstein.
It was also backed by the CIA’s venture arm, In-Q-Tel.
Then came the defense contracts.
Then mass data analytics at scale.
This isn’t separate stories.
It’s one ecosystem: the Epstein network.
February 16, 2026 at 5:52 AM
As you process the Epstein files, remember:
Palantir received early funding from Jeffrey Epstein.
It was also backed by the CIA’s venture arm, In-Q-Tel.
Then came the defense contracts.
Then mass data analytics at scale.
This isn’t separate stories.
It’s one ecosystem: the Epstein network.
Palantir received early funding from Jeffrey Epstein.
It was also backed by the CIA’s venture arm, In-Q-Tel.
Then came the defense contracts.
Then mass data analytics at scale.
This isn’t separate stories.
It’s one ecosystem: the Epstein network.
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We just lost the majority of our beehives to bushfire in NSeh this dry season.
While the world debates the melting of glaciers and the burning of the Amazon, this is what climate collapse looks like on our own doorstep. The bees that pollinate our food are gone.
While the world debates the melting of glaciers and the burning of the Amazon, this is what climate collapse looks like on our own doorstep. The bees that pollinate our food are gone.
February 16, 2026 at 11:07 AM
We just lost the majority of our beehives to bushfire in NSeh this dry season.
While the world debates the melting of glaciers and the burning of the Amazon, this is what climate collapse looks like on our own doorstep. The bees that pollinate our food are gone.
While the world debates the melting of glaciers and the burning of the Amazon, this is what climate collapse looks like on our own doorstep. The bees that pollinate our food are gone.
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In writing this, I focused on a chapter of his that concerned something I knew a bit about. I was flabbergasted. I then discovered that other people had produced similar takedowns of chapters about their own specialisms. I came to the conclusion that he's a charlatan. www.monbiot.com/2018/03/09/c...
Contrary to Reason
Steven Pinker claims to champion Enlightenment values. But his latest book is an affront to them
www.monbiot.com
February 16, 2026 at 8:57 AM
In writing this, I focused on a chapter of his that concerned something I knew a bit about. I was flabbergasted. I then discovered that other people had produced similar takedowns of chapters about their own specialisms. I came to the conclusion that he's a charlatan. www.monbiot.com/2018/03/09/c...
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I've often wondered how Steven Pinker's amazingly sloppy research and baseless claims* have for so long received a free pass. I wonder whether it could have something to do with a. his connections with the rich and powerful; b. his claims often aligning with what they want to hear.
*See next post.
*See next post.
This isn't something distant or far away. Super-agent & close Epstein ally, John Brockman had huge influence. His 'rockstar' writers, scientists and academics dominated our book pages & broadsheets.
We need nothing less than a total revisionist history of the last 20 years.
2/
We need nothing less than a total revisionist history of the last 20 years.
2/
February 16, 2026 at 8:53 AM
I've often wondered how Steven Pinker's amazingly sloppy research and baseless claims* have for so long received a free pass. I wonder whether it could have something to do with a. his connections with the rich and powerful; b. his claims often aligning with what they want to hear.
*See next post.
*See next post.
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Frank talk worth paying attention to:
We must speak plainly about the agenda Elon Musk & other MAGA leaders are pushing. It’s white nationalism.
There’s no room for Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native, Jewish or all other Americans in Musk’s monocultural vision.
Multiculturalism is superior. We can’t allow Musk & others to end it.
There’s no room for Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native, Jewish or all other Americans in Musk’s monocultural vision.
Multiculturalism is superior. We can’t allow Musk & others to end it.
February 15, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Frank talk worth paying attention to:
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MacKINNON: "I think all Canadians understand that we are up against a pretty historic set of pieces of adversity ... We don't really understand why MPs from other parties don't want to join with us in building a plan that will help the country."
February 15, 2026 at 5:49 PM
MacKINNON: "I think all Canadians understand that we are up against a pretty historic set of pieces of adversity ... We don't really understand why MPs from other parties don't want to join with us in building a plan that will help the country."
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REID: "The President of the United States is a colicky baby. And now Mark Carney and the whole country has to face that constant decision: Do we pick him up and walk him around and make soothing sounds? Or do we let him lay in his crib and cry it out?"
February 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
REID: "The President of the United States is a colicky baby. And now Mark Carney and the whole country has to face that constant decision: Do we pick him up and walk him around and make soothing sounds? Or do we let him lay in his crib and cry it out?"
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Former Governor of Michigan Rick Snyder on the significance of the Gordie Howe bridge: "The intangible parts mean something too. The friendship with Canada. That means a lot to many of us in Michigan ... That bridge will be an enduring symbol for 100+ years of our friendship."
February 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Former Governor of Michigan Rick Snyder on the significance of the Gordie Howe bridge: "The intangible parts mean something too. The friendship with Canada. That means a lot to many of us in Michigan ... That bridge will be an enduring symbol for 100+ years of our friendship."
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This is why electrification means more energy security:
In 2024, ~81% of EU electricity came from locally sourced fuels (57% excluding nuclear). Just 19% relied on imported fossil fuels.
Fossil fuels are mostly imported.
Source @ember-energy.org
In 2024, ~81% of EU electricity came from locally sourced fuels (57% excluding nuclear). Just 19% relied on imported fossil fuels.
Fossil fuels are mostly imported.
Source @ember-energy.org
February 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM
This is why electrification means more energy security:
In 2024, ~81% of EU electricity came from locally sourced fuels (57% excluding nuclear). Just 19% relied on imported fossil fuels.
Fossil fuels are mostly imported.
Source @ember-energy.org
In 2024, ~81% of EU electricity came from locally sourced fuels (57% excluding nuclear). Just 19% relied on imported fossil fuels.
Fossil fuels are mostly imported.
Source @ember-energy.org
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"It is completely inappropriate to seek to weaken Canada, to go and ask for assistance to break up this country from a foreign power"
🟢 Agree: 81%
⚫️ Disagree: 19%
Read it free: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
🟢 Agree: 81%
⚫️ Disagree: 19%
Read it free: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
Canadians Call It Treason as Alberta Separatists Face National Backlash
A clear majority agree that turning to the U.S. for assistance in separation is inappropriate
open.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:24 PM
"It is completely inappropriate to seek to weaken Canada, to go and ask for assistance to break up this country from a foreign power"
🟢 Agree: 81%
⚫️ Disagree: 19%
Read it free: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
🟢 Agree: 81%
⚫️ Disagree: 19%
Read it free: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
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On this National Flag Day, the Maple Leaf flies at half-mast.
Today our flag carries a message for the community of Tumbler Ridge: Canada is with you.
Today our flag carries a message for the community of Tumbler Ridge: Canada is with you.
February 15, 2026 at 3:28 PM
On this National Flag Day, the Maple Leaf flies at half-mast.
Today our flag carries a message for the community of Tumbler Ridge: Canada is with you.
Today our flag carries a message for the community of Tumbler Ridge: Canada is with you.
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Climate change is coming for ski resorts. Seeing a 50 day ski season for Steamboat by 2050 is wild.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/15/c...
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/15/c...
February 15, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Climate change is coming for ski resorts. Seeing a 50 day ski season for Steamboat by 2050 is wild.
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/15/c...
www.denverpost.com/2026/02/15/c...
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Canada shares a 3,000 km maritime border with the Kingdom of Denmark (Greenland) as well as rich historic and cultural links between the Inuit populations on both sides of the border.
Canada shares a 3,000 km maritime border with the Kingdom of Denmark (Greenland) as well as rich historic and cultural links between the Inuit populations on both sides of the border.
Canada strengthens Defence Cooperation with the Kingdom of Denmark - Canada.ca
At the Munich Security Conference on Friday, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, alongside Denmark’s Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen, his Faroese counterpart Sirið ...
www.canada.ca
February 15, 2026 at 3:18 PM
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
Canada shares a 3,000 km maritime border with the Kingdom of Denmark (Greenland) as well as rich historic and cultural links between the Inuit populations on both sides of the border.
Canada shares a 3,000 km maritime border with the Kingdom of Denmark (Greenland) as well as rich historic and cultural links between the Inuit populations on both sides of the border.
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Streets of Minneapolis Irish female duet cover
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Irish Female Duet)
YouTube video by Ethan Gontar
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February 15, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Streets of Minneapolis Irish female duet cover
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This Canadian agrees with the Europeans…
"The second conversation was delivered in subtext. Europeans were telling the US that we’re muddling through for now because were trapped in a dysfunctional relationship, but it’s all over. And it’s all over for good."
"The second conversation was delivered in subtext. Europeans were telling the US that we’re muddling through for now because were trapped in a dysfunctional relationship, but it’s all over. And it’s all over for good."
Sunday Briefing: “Trump will leave the US isolated on the global stage and most Americans won’t realise the consequences until it’s far too late.” £/$
America Loses Its Allies
Sunday Briefing
chadbourn.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:38 PM
This Canadian agrees with the Europeans…
"The second conversation was delivered in subtext. Europeans were telling the US that we’re muddling through for now because were trapped in a dysfunctional relationship, but it’s all over. And it’s all over for good."
"The second conversation was delivered in subtext. Europeans were telling the US that we’re muddling through for now because were trapped in a dysfunctional relationship, but it’s all over. And it’s all over for good."
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Rubio next to Fico in Slovakia, talking about Europe: “We don't want you to be dependent on us. We are not asking you to be a vassal of the United States. We want to be your partner.”
US tariffed its partners while demanding larger % of GDP to go into defense to buy more military aid from US
US tariffed its partners while demanding larger % of GDP to go into defense to buy more military aid from US
February 15, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Rubio next to Fico in Slovakia, talking about Europe: “We don't want you to be dependent on us. We are not asking you to be a vassal of the United States. We want to be your partner.”
US tariffed its partners while demanding larger % of GDP to go into defense to buy more military aid from US
US tariffed its partners while demanding larger % of GDP to go into defense to buy more military aid from US
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Sikorsky said such impacts are already straining security systems worldwide, noting that “militaries around the world (are) deployed to respond to climate disasters,” while competition over food and water resources is intensifying geopolitical tensions.
www.turkiyetoday.com/world/climat...
www.turkiyetoday.com/world/climat...
Climate tipping point crossed, experts warn at Munich Security Conference - Türkiye Today
'Top 10 threats to the economy, 5 of them were ecological,' says Germany's environment minister
www.turkiyetoday.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Sikorsky said such impacts are already straining security systems worldwide, noting that “militaries around the world (are) deployed to respond to climate disasters,” while competition over food and water resources is intensifying geopolitical tensions.
www.turkiyetoday.com/world/climat...
www.turkiyetoday.com/world/climat...
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British former skeleton racer, Lizzy Yarnold, who won consecutive Olympic gold medals in 2014 & 2018:
"The IOC have got it badly wrong over Heraskevych ban and owe him an apology."
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
"The IOC have got it badly wrong over Heraskevych ban and owe him an apology."
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
Olympic chiefs have got it badly wrong over Heraskevych ban and owe him an apology | Lizzy Yarnold
As athletes we try to focus on our event and the task at hand, but our lives do not take place in a vacuum
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM
British former skeleton racer, Lizzy Yarnold, who won consecutive Olympic gold medals in 2014 & 2018:
"The IOC have got it badly wrong over Heraskevych ban and owe him an apology."
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
"The IOC have got it badly wrong over Heraskevych ban and owe him an apology."
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/f...
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'Scientists warn climate models are missing a key ocean player…
Tiny marine plankton that build calcium carbonate shells play an outsized role in regulating Earth’s climate, quietly pulling carbon from the atmosphere and helping lock it away in the deep ocean.'
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Tiny marine plankton that build calcium carbonate shells play an outsized role in regulating Earth’s climate, quietly pulling carbon from the atmosphere and helping lock it away in the deep ocean.'
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Scientists warn climate models are missing a key ocean player
Tiny marine plankton that build calcium carbonate shells play an outsized role in regulating Earth’s climate, quietly pulling carbon from the atmosphere and helping lock it away in the deep ocean. New...
www.sciencedaily.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:59 PM
'Scientists warn climate models are missing a key ocean player…
Tiny marine plankton that build calcium carbonate shells play an outsized role in regulating Earth’s climate, quietly pulling carbon from the atmosphere and helping lock it away in the deep ocean.'
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Tiny marine plankton that build calcium carbonate shells play an outsized role in regulating Earth’s climate, quietly pulling carbon from the atmosphere and helping lock it away in the deep ocean.'
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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Thinking of what happened to the 2 Michaels and other detained Canadians makes me nervous to travel to China.
globalnews.ca/news/8222133...
globalnews.ca/news/8222133...
February 15, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Thinking of what happened to the 2 Michaels and other detained Canadians makes me nervous to travel to China.
globalnews.ca/news/8222133...
globalnews.ca/news/8222133...
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A few more climate tidbits from #msc2026 - President Stubb of 🇫🇮- “We’re going to suffocate on fossil fuels before too long” - noting tho the transition will take time. He also said climate change is real & a threat, and those that use finance, regulation and innovation to address will win. (1/x)
February 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM
A few more climate tidbits from #msc2026 - President Stubb of 🇫🇮- “We’re going to suffocate on fossil fuels before too long” - noting tho the transition will take time. He also said climate change is real & a threat, and those that use finance, regulation and innovation to address will win. (1/x)
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In her first response to Rubio’s speech yesterday, she somewhat snarkily says that “contrary to what some may say woke decadent Europe is not facing civilizational erasure,” and says that many countries still “want to join our club – and not just fellow Europeans,” pointing to Canada.
#Canada
#Canada
‘Woke Europe not facing civilisational erasure,’ says EU’s Kallas after Rubio’s Munich speech – Europe live
‘Woke Europe not facing civilisational erasure,’ says EU’s Kallas after Rubio’s Munich speech – Europe live
EU’s foreign policy says many countries still ‘want to join our club’
France’s Haddad also pushes for “European preference” on defence purchases, arguing it’s just “common sense.”
He says when you’re increasing defence budgets – often by cutting other spejnding - you cannot then spend it abroad to “subsidise a factory in Kentucky” in the US.
“We know that when you buy a weapon from another area, it comes with strings attached. It comes with [some] fine print on how and when you can use it. So all of this is absolutely critical.”
“This is also the best way in the long run to reshape and maybe salvage the transatlantic relationship: to make it more balanced, more mature, with two pillars that are equal rather than looking for love or thinking about how the Americans are going to talk about us.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:31 AM
In her first response to Rubio’s speech yesterday, she somewhat snarkily says that “contrary to what some may say woke decadent Europe is not facing civilizational erasure,” and says that many countries still “want to join our club – and not just fellow Europeans,” pointing to Canada.
#Canada
#Canada