Michael Druker
@mdruker.app
Cities, justice, bad jokes. Dad. Immigrant 🇨🇦⬅️🇺🇸⬅️Ru. Staff eng on break, advocate at @tritag.ca, bsky tinkerer at @feeds.mdruker.app. he/him. Support 🇺🇦
📍 Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
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📍 Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
New here? My tips: https://bsky.app/profile/mdruker.app/post/3ljofscojis2j
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A short thread to plug my Highline custom feeds and why I built them! 1/7
“the most provincial of the provinces” is a great burn
It's hard because the people at MoT are just a bunch of dinosaurs who believe that they know better than the rest of the entire planet.
That's peak Ontario mentality of thinking they are the center of the world when they are just the most provincial of the provinces.
That's peak Ontario mentality of thinking they are the center of the world when they are just the most provincial of the provinces.
November 26, 2025 at 4:10 AM
“the most provincial of the provinces” is a great burn
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Proposing an off-campus study program in which I take students to the Platonic Realm and we observe the Forms in their natural habitat.
November 25, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Proposing an off-campus study program in which I take students to the Platonic Realm and we observe the Forms in their natural habitat.
One rarely noted difference between Canada and the US — even in places with comparable climates — is people generally put winter tires on their cars here.
(You can even just see at a glance with how many black steel wheels show up as the temperature goes down)
(You can even just see at a glance with how many black steel wheels show up as the temperature goes down)
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
One rarely noted difference between Canada and the US — even in places with comparable climates — is people generally put winter tires on their cars here.
(You can even just see at a glance with how many black steel wheels show up as the temperature goes down)
(You can even just see at a glance with how many black steel wheels show up as the temperature goes down)
Kitchener folks, I’m pretty sure this is actually the city!
(I’m sure their cross-posting will get optimized over time, please be nice to them so they stick around)
(I’m sure their cross-posting will get optimized over time, please be nice to them so they stick around)
Snow is in the forecast! Please remember to keep snow and ice from building up on your gas meter. Gas meters need ventilation, preventing to do so can cause gas buildup to be forced back into the house.
Learn more: bit.ly/2hJa2Tm
#KitchenerUtilities
Learn more: bit.ly/2hJa2Tm
#KitchenerUtilities
November 26, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Kitchener folks, I’m pretty sure this is actually the city!
(I’m sure their cross-posting will get optimized over time, please be nice to them so they stick around)
(I’m sure their cross-posting will get optimized over time, please be nice to them so they stick around)
Being
-a Russian speaker supporting Ukraine’s victory
-a Jew opposed to Israel’s apartheid and genocide of Palestinians
-an American against Trump
-a Canadian engaged in Ontario municipal-level advocacy
-chronically online
…maybe explains why I feel like there is A Bit Too Much of everything
-a Russian speaker supporting Ukraine’s victory
-a Jew opposed to Israel’s apartheid and genocide of Palestinians
-an American against Trump
-a Canadian engaged in Ontario municipal-level advocacy
-chronically online
…maybe explains why I feel like there is A Bit Too Much of everything
November 26, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Being
-a Russian speaker supporting Ukraine’s victory
-a Jew opposed to Israel’s apartheid and genocide of Palestinians
-an American against Trump
-a Canadian engaged in Ontario municipal-level advocacy
-chronically online
…maybe explains why I feel like there is A Bit Too Much of everything
-a Russian speaker supporting Ukraine’s victory
-a Jew opposed to Israel’s apartheid and genocide of Palestinians
-an American against Trump
-a Canadian engaged in Ontario municipal-level advocacy
-chronically online
…maybe explains why I feel like there is A Bit Too Much of everything
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Seriously I blame the uncoordinated mess of parties left of the Ontario Conservatives at least as much as Ford and crew. After Ontario Liberals get their new leader (that’s soon, right?), we have to force these parties to work together at least to topple the dynasty and replace the electoral system
Two ways I can think of to channel your despair at the Ford wrecking ball:
-run for municipal office and fight
-push the Ontario Liberals, NDP, and Greens from the inside and out to get over themselves and get their shit together to get these jokers out of government
-run for municipal office and fight
-push the Ontario Liberals, NDP, and Greens from the inside and out to get over themselves and get their shit together to get these jokers out of government
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Seriously I blame the uncoordinated mess of parties left of the Ontario Conservatives at least as much as Ford and crew. After Ontario Liberals get their new leader (that’s soon, right?), we have to force these parties to work together at least to topple the dynasty and replace the electoral system
This could have mass appeal
They should invent a slice of pizza that you have to peel
November 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
This could have mass appeal
Reposted by Michael Druker
The Fall-Winter 2025 legislative session is a full assault on municipalities, schools, pedestrians, cyclists, local democracy, and accountability.
Everything Ford does is to consolidate power, this sucks
There’s much chatter about Ford changing local government structure. What does it mean for Waterloo Region?
www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...
www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The Fall-Winter 2025 legislative session is a full assault on municipalities, schools, pedestrians, cyclists, local democracy, and accountability.
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If they're refusing to make the report public, I'm going to guess it did not recommend what they're contemplating.
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
If they're refusing to make the report public, I'm going to guess it did not recommend what they're contemplating.
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Holy effing shit. So long democracy.
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Holy effing shit. So long democracy.
Everything Ford does is to consolidate power, this sucks
There’s much chatter about Ford changing local government structure. What does it mean for Waterloo Region?
www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...
www.therecord.com/opinion/colu...
There’s much chatter about Ford changing local government structure. What does it mean for Waterloo Region?
Active discussions are underway, predicting regional chairs will be appointed instead of elected and directly elected regional councillors would also be gone by the 2026 municipal election, Luisa…
www.therecord.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Everything Ford does is to consolidate power, this sucks
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The alternative to an SRO isn't a larger apartment; the alternative is a tent.
Relegalize SROs. Relegalize single stair buildings to enable larger, family sized homes. Legalize townhomes everywhere. Legalize ADUs everywhere. Legalize apartment buildings in more places. Yes to all the homes.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/n...
The ‘New’ Solution for the N.Y.C. Housing Crisis: Single-Room Apartments
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The alternative to an SRO isn't a larger apartment; the alternative is a tent.
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the AEB mandate was voluntarily adopted by the entire US auto industry because it has an unambiguous and independently validated impact on safety... eliminating it is the stupidest automotive safety proposal I have heard in my entire life
Exclusive: Republicans plan to challenge vehicle-safety mandates, such as automatic emergency braking and alarms that remind drivers a child is in the back seat.
Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’
Republicans are questioning the value of some features, such as automatic braking and rear-seat reminders.
on.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
the AEB mandate was voluntarily adopted by the entire US auto industry because it has an unambiguous and independently validated impact on safety... eliminating it is the stupidest automotive safety proposal I have heard in my entire life
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We need to do everything we can to encourage posts like this on bluesky. Terrible food opinions from big name sportswriters are genuinely the lifeblood of any social media app
Apple pie is bad. This is not really debatable. So is key lime pie, while we’re on the topic. Pecan pie is the 🐐 tho.
November 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We need to do everything we can to encourage posts like this on bluesky. Terrible food opinions from big name sportswriters are genuinely the lifeblood of any social media app
Guys will be like “I know a spot” then take you to a chill coffee shop so you can work on the thing you’ve been putting off
November 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Guys will be like “I know a spot” then take you to a chill coffee shop so you can work on the thing you’ve been putting off
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"ugh you are so annoying. and here's why the Way That You Are is a crucial contribution to US hegemony"
no. stop. release yourself from this
no. stop. release yourself from this
November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
"ugh you are so annoying. and here's why the Way That You Are is a crucial contribution to US hegemony"
no. stop. release yourself from this
no. stop. release yourself from this
You may not like it, but this is what peak house performance looks like
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
You may not like it, but this is what peak house performance looks like
There’s so many reply settings on here but there’s still no setting that adds more friction to replying the more replies there already are
November 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
There’s so many reply settings on here but there’s still no setting that adds more friction to replying the more replies there already are
Are there any _recent_ success stories with a notable person or organization or community leaving X? And what helped them decide to do it?
November 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Are there any _recent_ success stories with a notable person or organization or community leaving X? And what helped them decide to do it?
I misread this as pet subscription service and got briefly excited
Furble has launched in Canada with what it calls an "accessible and affordable" online pet prescription service. Most Canadian pet owners who skip vet visits do it because of cost. Furble hopes online pricing and at-home delivery can lower their costs.
Canadian founders launch Furble to make pet prescriptions more accessible | BetaKit
Online marketplace lets pet parents fill prescriptions and get them delivered to their door.
betakit.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I misread this as pet subscription service and got briefly excited
In Doug Ford’s Ontario, everything’s a waiting list. For example, it’s over 4 years we have to wait until we can vote Ford out!
November 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In Doug Ford’s Ontario, everything’s a waiting list. For example, it’s over 4 years we have to wait until we can vote Ford out!
Reposted by Michael Druker
Canberra UFO-style bus stop shelter appreciation post
(There are so many of those! All of them are hereby appreciated ☺️)
(There are so many of those! All of them are hereby appreciated ☺️)
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Canberra UFO-style bus stop shelter appreciation post
(There are so many of those! All of them are hereby appreciated ☺️)
(There are so many of those! All of them are hereby appreciated ☺️)
Reposted by Michael Druker
Spent the night in the bomb shelter cause the peace negotiations were exploding over Kyiv just so damn loud
November 25, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Spent the night in the bomb shelter cause the peace negotiations were exploding over Kyiv just so damn loud