Ian Crook
@icyvr.bsky.social
Vancouver-based amateur photographer, with occasional comments on political issues.
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My theory of the moment: The extraordinary courage of ordinary people in places like Minneapolis is reawakening us to our social and economic ties to immigrants. It's making "love thy neighbor" cool again. That's the ultimate antidote to MAGA hate.
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
February 16, 2026 at 1:21 PM
My theory of the moment: The extraordinary courage of ordinary people in places like Minneapolis is reawakening us to our social and economic ties to immigrants. It's making "love thy neighbor" cool again. That's the ultimate antidote to MAGA hate.
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2059...
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The Epstein fallout continues to haunt Trump as his polls sink, Democrats step into a global leadership vacuum in Munich, Canada forges new alliances, Ukraine updates, Obama takes the spotlight, and more. Watch the MeidasTouch Podcast live at 8p ET/5p PT!
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 2/16/26
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February 17, 2026 at 12:35 AM
The Epstein fallout continues to haunt Trump as his polls sink, Democrats step into a global leadership vacuum in Munich, Canada forges new alliances, Ukraine updates, Obama takes the spotlight, and more. Watch the MeidasTouch Podcast live at 8p ET/5p PT!
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Trump Says Iran 'Doesn't Want The Consequences' Ahead Of Nuclear Talks — President Trump said he will be 'involved indirectly' in a second round of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran in Geneva, asserting Tehran 'doesn't want the consequences' of failing to reach a deal. His remarks…
Trump Says Iran 'Doesn't Want The Consequences' Ahead Of Nuclear Talks
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February 17, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Trump Says Iran 'Doesn't Want The Consequences' Ahead Of Nuclear Talks — President Trump said he will be 'involved indirectly' in a second round of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran in Geneva, asserting Tehran 'doesn't want the consequences' of failing to reach a deal. His remarks…
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Wag the dog. Bomb Iran. Whatever....
It's amazing what people will say when President Trump abuses his power to do what they want him to do.
www.fdd.org/analysis/202...
It's amazing what people will say when President Trump abuses his power to do what they want him to do.
www.fdd.org/analysis/202...
Why Trump didn’t have to ask Congress before striking Iran
President Donald Trump had the authority to order attacks on Iran’s nuclear weapons facilities without seeking congressional approval first.
www.fdd.org
February 17, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Wag the dog. Bomb Iran. Whatever....
It's amazing what people will say when President Trump abuses his power to do what they want him to do.
www.fdd.org/analysis/202...
It's amazing what people will say when President Trump abuses his power to do what they want him to do.
www.fdd.org/analysis/202...
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Here we go, again.
Fake national security lawyers said Trump had the legal right to bomb Iran last summer.
Now, with plummeting poll ratings, he wants to wag the dog again.
This insanity has to end.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Fake national security lawyers said Trump had the legal right to bomb Iran last summer.
Now, with plummeting poll ratings, he wants to wag the dog again.
This insanity has to end.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
BBC Verify has seen US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Iran ahead of talks between the two countries
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Here we go, again.
Fake national security lawyers said Trump had the legal right to bomb Iran last summer.
Now, with plummeting poll ratings, he wants to wag the dog again.
This insanity has to end.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Fake national security lawyers said Trump had the legal right to bomb Iran last summer.
Now, with plummeting poll ratings, he wants to wag the dog again.
This insanity has to end.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
#WinterSurvivors
#Eagles usually do well in WA State; they migrate from harsher climates to feed on salmon. Their thousands of feathers help insulate their bodies.
#Birds #Birdsky
#PNW #Nature
#BirdPhotography
#Photography
#Wildlife
#WestCoastKin
#ArtOfPhotography
#EastCoastKin
#WinterSurvivors
#Eagles usually do well in WA State; they migrate from harsher climates to feed on salmon. Their thousands of feathers help insulate their bodies.
#Birds #Birdsky
#PNW #Nature
#BirdPhotography
#Photography
#Wildlife
#WestCoastKin
#ArtOfPhotography
February 16, 2026 at 10:21 AM
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
#WinterSurvivors
#Eagles usually do well in WA State; they migrate from harsher climates to feed on salmon. Their thousands of feathers help insulate their bodies.
#Birds #Birdsky
#PNW #Nature
#BirdPhotography
#Photography
#Wildlife
#WestCoastKin
#ArtOfPhotography
#EastCoastKin
#WinterSurvivors
#Eagles usually do well in WA State; they migrate from harsher climates to feed on salmon. Their thousands of feathers help insulate their bodies.
#Birds #Birdsky
#PNW #Nature
#BirdPhotography
#Photography
#Wildlife
#WestCoastKin
#ArtOfPhotography
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PLEASE SIGN OUR Change.org PETITION👇, PEACEFULLY PROTEST & CALL Congress to impeach & convict misogynistic child rapist, Epstein pal, felon, liar, & racist "Above the Law" wannabe King, #Trump & AG Bondi, his corrupt #MAGAMinion
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TYVM @kleinekin.bsky.social
#BlueCrew
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#BlueCrew
February 17, 2026 at 12:15 AM
PLEASE SIGN OUR Change.org PETITION👇, PEACEFULLY PROTEST & CALL Congress to impeach & convict misogynistic child rapist, Epstein pal, felon, liar, & racist "Above the Law" wannabe King, #Trump & AG Bondi, his corrupt #MAGAMinion
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TYVM @kleinekin.bsky.social
#BlueCrew
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TYVM @kleinekin.bsky.social
#BlueCrew
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🎯🧵"25. Liars expect us to defend the truth.
They don’t expect us to attack them for lying."
They don’t expect us to attack them for lying."
1. On Tuesday, Larry Kudlow, the Fox personality, was on the TV.
You will be shocked to learn he lied.
“I vote in the state of Connecticut. You don’t need a photo ID. You could vote if you just show them a credit card or a debit card, which anybody can get their hands on. I think it’s a scam."
You will be shocked to learn he lied.
“I vote in the state of Connecticut. You don’t need a photo ID. You could vote if you just show them a credit card or a debit card, which anybody can get their hands on. I think it’s a scam."
February 17, 2026 at 12:57 AM
🎯🧵"25. Liars expect us to defend the truth.
They don’t expect us to attack them for lying."
They don’t expect us to attack them for lying."
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“This is the cruelest and most arrogant group of people who have ever ascended to high office in the U.S. — and their cruelty and arrogance are matched only by their incompetence…
This is the Epstein class.” @ossoff.senate.gov @ossoff.bsky.social
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This is the Epstein class.” @ossoff.senate.gov @ossoff.bsky.social
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February 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
“This is the cruelest and most arrogant group of people who have ever ascended to high office in the U.S. — and their cruelty and arrogance are matched only by their incompetence…
This is the Epstein class.” @ossoff.senate.gov @ossoff.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/carl...
bsky.app/profile/atru...
This is the Epstein class.” @ossoff.senate.gov @ossoff.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/carl...
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Ossoff can quote scripture is what I’m saying.
February 17, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Ossoff can quote scripture is what I’m saying.
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Good time to re-up: the Tumbler Ridge newspaper is literally one person who is doing his best to update his community while grieving along with them. One-time donations can be etransferred to [email protected] or ongoing via
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Thanks, everyone | Tumbler RidgeLines
Get more from Tumbler RidgeLines on Patreon
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February 17, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Good time to re-up: the Tumbler Ridge newspaper is literally one person who is doing his best to update his community while grieving along with them. One-time donations can be etransferred to [email protected] or ongoing via
www.patreon.com/posts/thanks...
www.patreon.com/posts/thanks...
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The Tumbler Ridge newspaper puts it better than I could
February 17, 2026 at 12:58 AM
The Tumbler Ridge newspaper puts it better than I could
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This Is Definitely His Legacy….
February 16, 2026 at 9:10 PM
This Is Definitely His Legacy….
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NAILED IT!!!
REPUBLICAN Rep. Thomas Massie went nuclear tRumpstein over his handling of the Epstein files, branding the White House the “EPSTEIN ADMINISTRATION.”
REPUBLICAN Rep. Thomas Massie went nuclear tRumpstein over his handling of the Epstein files, branding the White House the “EPSTEIN ADMINISTRATION.”
GOP Rebel Humiliates Trump White House With Brutal New Nickname
Rep. Thomas Massie went nuclear on President Donald Trump over his handling of the Epstein files, branding the White House the “Epstein administration.” Massie slammed Trump for “rubbing shoulders” wi...
www.yahoo.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:09 PM
NAILED IT!!!
REPUBLICAN Rep. Thomas Massie went nuclear tRumpstein over his handling of the Epstein files, branding the White House the “EPSTEIN ADMINISTRATION.”
REPUBLICAN Rep. Thomas Massie went nuclear tRumpstein over his handling of the Epstein files, branding the White House the “EPSTEIN ADMINISTRATION.”
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Finnish forest in Helsinki. Winter sunset.
#trees #bluesky #sunset #silhouette #HKL #Finland #Suomi #photography
#trees #bluesky #sunset #silhouette #HKL #Finland #Suomi #photography
February 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Finnish forest in Helsinki. Winter sunset.
#trees #bluesky #sunset #silhouette #HKL #Finland #Suomi #photography
#trees #bluesky #sunset #silhouette #HKL #Finland #Suomi #photography
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Save America
We must get this passed before 2028, so please wake up
www.nationalpopularvote.com/written-expl...
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Abolish the Electoral College | Robert Reich
Why should the presidential election always come down to the same swing states? Shouldn't your vote count as much no matter
We must get this passed before 2028, so please wake up
www.nationalpopularvote.com/written-expl...
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Abolish the Electoral College | Robert Reich
Why should the presidential election always come down to the same swing states? Shouldn't your vote count as much no matter
Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote
One-page explanation (PDF) The National Popular Vote law will guarantee the Presidency to the candidate who receives the most popular votes in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It will apply...
www.nationalpopularvote.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Save America
We must get this passed before 2028, so please wake up
www.nationalpopularvote.com/written-expl...
youtube.com
Abolish the Electoral College | Robert Reich
Why should the presidential election always come down to the same swing states? Shouldn't your vote count as much no matter
We must get this passed before 2028, so please wake up
www.nationalpopularvote.com/written-expl...
youtube.com
Abolish the Electoral College | Robert Reich
Why should the presidential election always come down to the same swing states? Shouldn't your vote count as much no matter
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I'm gonna tell ya, when celebrities of the generation before you die in old age, it really nudges you toward deep reflection of your own mortality. And yet, getting to old age before dying is a miracle and privilege. Grateful for every day, the glorious ones and the messy ones.
RIP Tom Hagen.
RIP Tom Hagen.
February 16, 2026 at 7:22 PM
I'm gonna tell ya, when celebrities of the generation before you die in old age, it really nudges you toward deep reflection of your own mortality. And yet, getting to old age before dying is a miracle and privilege. Grateful for every day, the glorious ones and the messy ones.
RIP Tom Hagen.
RIP Tom Hagen.
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A morning of cold and wonderment! 📷🕊️
February 16, 2026 at 10:55 PM
A morning of cold and wonderment! 📷🕊️
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Loving these sunlit vertical lines in the Scottish Power building in Glasgow 😍
#streetphotography #city #glasgow #architecture #scotland #photography
#streetphotography #city #glasgow #architecture #scotland #photography
February 16, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Loving these sunlit vertical lines in the Scottish Power building in Glasgow 😍
#streetphotography #city #glasgow #architecture #scotland #photography
#streetphotography #city #glasgow #architecture #scotland #photography
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"The idea that we are somehow committing treason because we are discussing what an independent Alberta would look like is a desperate attempt to chill free speech"
⚫️ Disagree: 53%
🟢 Agree: 47%
Read it free: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
⚫️ Disagree: 53%
🟢 Agree: 47%
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 16, 2026 at 4:12 PM
"The idea that we are somehow committing treason because we are discussing what an independent Alberta would look like is a desperate attempt to chill free speech"
⚫️ Disagree: 53%
🟢 Agree: 47%
Read it free: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
⚫️ Disagree: 53%
🟢 Agree: 47%
Read it free: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
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Many of us figured this out on our own:
"Every accusation is a confession" with Trump, and MAGA as a whole has adopted this very technique.
"Every accusation is a confession" with Trump, and MAGA as a whole has adopted this very technique.
February 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Many of us figured this out on our own:
"Every accusation is a confession" with Trump, and MAGA as a whole has adopted this very technique.
"Every accusation is a confession" with Trump, and MAGA as a whole has adopted this very technique.
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Canada is now the first non-European country to be granted a membership in SAFE. This is a gamechanger program that means Canada can rearm our Canadian Armed Forces members more effectively and scale up our defence industries with more contracts overseas.
February 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Canada is now the first non-European country to be granted a membership in SAFE. This is a gamechanger program that means Canada can rearm our Canadian Armed Forces members more effectively and scale up our defence industries with more contracts overseas.
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Casting a vote in a polling station is a constitutionally protected right.
Murdering people in cold blood in the street is not.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, Mr. Emmer.
Murdering people in cold blood in the street is not.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, Mr. Emmer.
Emmer: "Another reform they claim they want is they want ICE agents to identify themselves, to show identification. But they don't want identification for voters in elections. I mean, this stuff is just intellectually inconsistent."
February 16, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Casting a vote in a polling station is a constitutionally protected right.
Murdering people in cold blood in the street is not.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, Mr. Emmer.
Murdering people in cold blood in the street is not.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, Mr. Emmer.
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Read and share all over..he nails it
February 16, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Read and share all over..he nails it
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Ossoff: "Among today's false prophets are the election deniers who indulge this president's obsession with overturning the 2020 election. Hear me when I say this -- they tell a lie so absurd, and therefore so debasing, that the act of telling it proves the teller's total and humiliating submission."
February 16, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Ossoff: "Among today's false prophets are the election deniers who indulge this president's obsession with overturning the 2020 election. Hear me when I say this -- they tell a lie so absurd, and therefore so debasing, that the act of telling it proves the teller's total and humiliating submission."