John B 🍉
@jpb555.bsky.social
Here to be in community to build it better
Looking for the radical...
Ways to break down what's systemic.
And to relax I seek out
Beach Scenes | Bikes | Random Cool Stuff
PS - I'm not actively following back Dems / Blues
Biden is a War Criminal
Looking for the radical...
Ways to break down what's systemic.
And to relax I seek out
Beach Scenes | Bikes | Random Cool Stuff
PS - I'm not actively following back Dems / Blues
Biden is a War Criminal
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Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.
February 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.
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Actual footage of Vince Guaraldi performing "Linus and Lucy". I'm gobsmacked that this exists, but utterly thrilled too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EMf...
Vince Guaraldi - earliest television recording of "Linus and Lucy"
YouTube video by Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc.
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Actual footage of Vince Guaraldi performing "Linus and Lucy". I'm gobsmacked that this exists, but utterly thrilled too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EMf...
How boring does the Olympic Men's Hockey round-robin look?
I think the most curious game will be Denmark vs USA
And hoping the crowd boos the USA all game long! 😁
I think the most curious game will be Denmark vs USA
And hoping the crowd boos the USA all game long! 😁
February 7, 2026 at 11:38 PM
How boring does the Olympic Men's Hockey round-robin look?
I think the most curious game will be Denmark vs USA
And hoping the crowd boos the USA all game long! 😁
I think the most curious game will be Denmark vs USA
And hoping the crowd boos the USA all game long! 😁
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Media coverage of Gaza has plummeted. So today on @thenation.com, we're doing something pretty special: we're only running pieces by people in and from Gaza.
We're calling it "A Day for Gaza." You can find links to all of the incredible pieces here. Please read! www.thenation.com/article/worl...
We're calling it "A Day for Gaza." You can find links to all of the incredible pieces here. Please read! www.thenation.com/article/worl...
A Day for Gaza
Today, The Nation is turning over its website exclusively to stories from Gaza and its people. This is why.
www.thenation.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Media coverage of Gaza has plummeted. So today on @thenation.com, we're doing something pretty special: we're only running pieces by people in and from Gaza.
We're calling it "A Day for Gaza." You can find links to all of the incredible pieces here. Please read! www.thenation.com/article/worl...
We're calling it "A Day for Gaza." You can find links to all of the incredible pieces here. Please read! www.thenation.com/article/worl...
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The photos from a UN fact finding mission to northern Gaza which were part of a diplomatic cable suppressed by the US Ambassador to Israel, Jack Lew, have been released by Drop Site News. These are the genocidal conditions in Gaza that Lew specifically tried to hide from the White House and public.
Look at the photos. The thing I heard often working on the USAID Gaza response from our partners in Gaza was the field of dead bodies - men, women, children - that fanned out around IDF checkpoints in the Netzarim corridor. Shot by IDF soldiers for no reason (unless "for fun" counts as a reason).
U.S. Envoys Refused to Report "Apocalyptic" Conditions in Gaza. Exclusive Photos Show the Reality They Suppressed
The U.S. embassy in Jerusalem suppressed a February 2024 report on northern Gaza because it “lacked balance.” These photos from the UN fact finding trip are visual evidence of the conditions.
www.dropsitenews.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
The photos from a UN fact finding mission to northern Gaza which were part of a diplomatic cable suppressed by the US Ambassador to Israel, Jack Lew, have been released by Drop Site News. These are the genocidal conditions in Gaza that Lew specifically tried to hide from the White House and public.
Just saw this on tsn.ca and hope it can "break the ice" for diversity in curling. In my playing and watching curling over many years, it is one of the least culturally diverse sports even at club levels in Canada. This is "Cool Sweepings"! So great!
www.tsn.ca/curling/vide...
www.tsn.ca/curling/vide...
- TSN
A play off of 'Cool Runnings' by John Candy - 'Cool Sweepings' is a comedy inspired by Jamaican Canadians and their curling dreams. The producer and creator of the series, Chris Sharpe, explains how t...
www.tsn.ca
February 1, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Just saw this on tsn.ca and hope it can "break the ice" for diversity in curling. In my playing and watching curling over many years, it is one of the least culturally diverse sports even at club levels in Canada. This is "Cool Sweepings"! So great!
www.tsn.ca/curling/vide...
www.tsn.ca/curling/vide...
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This article makes it clear: they can’t even act against a child porn factory. Ethically adrift, they can justify anything. Remember this at the next election. This government is not going elbows up for Canada.
January 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
This article makes it clear: they can’t even act against a child porn factory. Ethically adrift, they can justify anything. Remember this at the next election. This government is not going elbows up for Canada.
Was hoping Houston Texans would eviscerate the Steelers, but they seem to be as much of a clown show?
Please have the Steelers lose and everyone involved with the Aaron Rodgers debacle be run out of the city.
Draft a franchise quarterback, even if they go 2-15 next season, I'd respect them more.
Please have the Steelers lose and everyone involved with the Aaron Rodgers debacle be run out of the city.
Draft a franchise quarterback, even if they go 2-15 next season, I'd respect them more.
January 13, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Was hoping Houston Texans would eviscerate the Steelers, but they seem to be as much of a clown show?
Please have the Steelers lose and everyone involved with the Aaron Rodgers debacle be run out of the city.
Draft a franchise quarterback, even if they go 2-15 next season, I'd respect them more.
Please have the Steelers lose and everyone involved with the Aaron Rodgers debacle be run out of the city.
Draft a franchise quarterback, even if they go 2-15 next season, I'd respect them more.
I just signed a petition demanding the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here:
Don't dismay because we have to get Melanie Joly to do something proactive there's always a chance?!
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
Don't dismay because we have to get Melanie Joly to do something proactive there's always a chance?!
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
Ban X/Twitter in Canada
I just signed a petition demanding the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ban-x-twitter-in-canada/?source=f...
you.leadnow.ca
January 11, 2026 at 8:03 PM
I just signed a petition demanding the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here:
Don't dismay because we have to get Melanie Joly to do something proactive there's always a chance?!
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
Don't dismay because we have to get Melanie Joly to do something proactive there's always a chance?!
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
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Edmonton is doing engagement on the Cliamte Action Plan. Cycling is a key part of achieving these goals, so make sure you make your voice heard #yegbike!
There are several in person sessions upcoming:
buff.ly/EwXY9bu
There are several in person sessions upcoming:
buff.ly/EwXY9bu
January 8, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Edmonton is doing engagement on the Cliamte Action Plan. Cycling is a key part of achieving these goals, so make sure you make your voice heard #yegbike!
There are several in person sessions upcoming:
buff.ly/EwXY9bu
There are several in person sessions upcoming:
buff.ly/EwXY9bu
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Excited to welcome @charlieangus104.bsky.social back to Edmonton!
Can’t wait for this conversation. I hope you’ll join us.
RSVP at the link in my bio.
Can’t wait for this conversation. I hope you’ll join us.
RSVP at the link in my bio.
January 7, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Excited to welcome @charlieangus104.bsky.social back to Edmonton!
Can’t wait for this conversation. I hope you’ll join us.
RSVP at the link in my bio.
Can’t wait for this conversation. I hope you’ll join us.
RSVP at the link in my bio.
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🚨 New publication alert 🚨 4 years of #PedalPoll data confirms the old adage "build it & they will come" but high comfort & accessibility key to grow #cycling in 🇨🇦 . H/T @mbonsma.bsky.social @meghanwinters.bsky.social @velocanadabikes.bsky.social & others www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Cycling rate trends from Canada’s national volunteer cycling count
Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo, Canada’s national volunteer bicycle count, completed its fourth count year in 2024. We analyzed this large, crowdsourced datase…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:29 PM
🚨 New publication alert 🚨 4 years of #PedalPoll data confirms the old adage "build it & they will come" but high comfort & accessibility key to grow #cycling in 🇨🇦 . H/T @mbonsma.bsky.social @meghanwinters.bsky.social @velocanadabikes.bsky.social & others www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Umm, what the fuck is going on in Grand Rapids, MI? Did this young woman just get arrested for speaking out about Venezuela? If this is legit we are now fast walking into fascism, we need to get a lot louder than we have been. It’s about to get ugly, y’all‼️
January 6, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Umm, what the fuck is going on in Grand Rapids, MI? Did this young woman just get arrested for speaking out about Venezuela? If this is legit we are now fast walking into fascism, we need to get a lot louder than we have been. It’s about to get ugly, y’all‼️
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words from lexi alexander, who had been suspended from this platform for being palestinian
January 3, 2026 at 6:48 PM
words from lexi alexander, who had been suspended from this platform for being palestinian
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"If people stopped spending their money on evil corporations, those corporations would go out of business."
December 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"If people stopped spending their money on evil corporations, those corporations would go out of business."
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Border Sovereignty/Defense
1/11
The only real threat to Canada lies south of the border. The talk about foreign & economic threats are fear tactics. In a military conflict with the US, the CAF will be flattened. 🇨🇦 can’t match America’s annual defense spending of $1 trillion dollars.
1/11
The only real threat to Canada lies south of the border. The talk about foreign & economic threats are fear tactics. In a military conflict with the US, the CAF will be flattened. 🇨🇦 can’t match America’s annual defense spending of $1 trillion dollars.
Let's talk about sovereignty. I you agree w/ many of my points, I want you to consider this. It is length, but food for thought. Are we willing to sit by when we are living in a Orwellian world, where ""War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength"? 11 posts following.
I agree with many of your points, but the reality of the situation is outweighing the direction we need to go at this moment in time in order to maintain sovereignty. The US is has openly declared to crush our economy in order to acquire Canada. Foreign threats are real. So again, what is your plan?
December 31, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Border Sovereignty/Defense
1/11
The only real threat to Canada lies south of the border. The talk about foreign & economic threats are fear tactics. In a military conflict with the US, the CAF will be flattened. 🇨🇦 can’t match America’s annual defense spending of $1 trillion dollars.
1/11
The only real threat to Canada lies south of the border. The talk about foreign & economic threats are fear tactics. In a military conflict with the US, the CAF will be flattened. 🇨🇦 can’t match America’s annual defense spending of $1 trillion dollars.
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Listen to @tressiemcphd.bsky.social. I've been doing it for years, and she'll steer you right.
"This promise of an AI future, is really just a collective anxiety that wealthy people have about how well they're gonna be able to control us in the future."
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
- @tressiemcphd.bsky.social with an absolute mic drop moment about AI bullshit.
Incredible words.
Listen to all of it!
December 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Listen to @tressiemcphd.bsky.social. I've been doing it for years, and she'll steer you right.
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Today marks 10 years since the release of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, an invaluable record of the crimes and injustices committed through the residential school system.
December 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Today marks 10 years since the release of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, an invaluable record of the crimes and injustices committed through the residential school system.
it's so easy to think everyone in Alberta owns a pick-up truck until you need to ask someone to help with getting a larger piece of furniture.
Then you find out few people do, let alone keep them clean or empty waiting to be asked to help move stuff. #LessonsfromAlberta
Then you find out few people do, let alone keep them clean or empty waiting to be asked to help move stuff. #LessonsfromAlberta
December 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
it's so easy to think everyone in Alberta owns a pick-up truck until you need to ask someone to help with getting a larger piece of furniture.
Then you find out few people do, let alone keep them clean or empty waiting to be asked to help move stuff. #LessonsfromAlberta
Then you find out few people do, let alone keep them clean or empty waiting to be asked to help move stuff. #LessonsfromAlberta
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It’s naked corruption and a decimation of the rule of law:
“Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to grant cabinet ministers the power to exempt any individual or company from any federal law on the books — except for the Criminal Code — for up to six years. “ #cdnpoli
apple.news/Ai261EfiGREW...
“Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to grant cabinet ministers the power to exempt any individual or company from any federal law on the books — except for the Criminal Code — for up to six years. “ #cdnpoli
apple.news/Ai261EfiGREW...
Mark Carney is quietly giving sweeping new powers to his ministers — Toronto Star
Sneaking a change of this magnitude into a 600-page bill that will not get parliamentary scrutiny raises a red flag, Althia Raj writes.
apple.news
December 9, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It’s naked corruption and a decimation of the rule of law:
“Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to grant cabinet ministers the power to exempt any individual or company from any federal law on the books — except for the Criminal Code — for up to six years. “ #cdnpoli
apple.news/Ai261EfiGREW...
“Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to grant cabinet ministers the power to exempt any individual or company from any federal law on the books — except for the Criminal Code — for up to six years. “ #cdnpoli
apple.news/Ai261EfiGREW...
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This really resonated with me, and so I want to share it with all of you.
"I hope you have the courage to choose yourself over and over. I hope you have the courage to move forward, not backard. To choose growth over comfort. To choose possibility over the past...progression isn't always easy."
"I hope you have the courage to choose yourself over and over. I hope you have the courage to move forward, not backard. To choose growth over comfort. To choose possibility over the past...progression isn't always easy."
November 26, 2024 at 6:18 PM
This really resonated with me, and so I want to share it with all of you.
"I hope you have the courage to choose yourself over and over. I hope you have the courage to move forward, not backard. To choose growth over comfort. To choose possibility over the past...progression isn't always easy."
"I hope you have the courage to choose yourself over and over. I hope you have the courage to move forward, not backard. To choose growth over comfort. To choose possibility over the past...progression isn't always easy."
It seems like there is an entire generation of Canadian curling fans who know nothing of how Leads set up the rocks?
This defines the entire strategy of each end yet @tsnofficial.bsky.social is more focused on selling advertising than helping curling fans learn the game.
Quite tired of this, tbh.
This defines the entire strategy of each end yet @tsnofficial.bsky.social is more focused on selling advertising than helping curling fans learn the game.
Quite tired of this, tbh.
November 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
It seems like there is an entire generation of Canadian curling fans who know nothing of how Leads set up the rocks?
This defines the entire strategy of each end yet @tsnofficial.bsky.social is more focused on selling advertising than helping curling fans learn the game.
Quite tired of this, tbh.
This defines the entire strategy of each end yet @tsnofficial.bsky.social is more focused on selling advertising than helping curling fans learn the game.
Quite tired of this, tbh.
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Testing? This is a regular thing now, there is no ceasefire
BREAKING: At least 24 people are dead and 54 wounded after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began in October, officials say.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 20 killed
Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on October 10.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Testing? This is a regular thing now, there is no ceasefire