Martin Grasdal 🍁
@mgrasdal.bsky.social
Old IT guy, nearing retirement. Living proof that a degree in Engl. Lit & Philosophy is far from useless. Lover of fiction (including sci-fi & fantasy), history, classics, etc,. Classical music lover.
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Two years ago, private companies were lined up to build new renewable energy powerplants in AB, w/ ZERO subsidies from the AB government. We led the country by a wide margin.
Then, oil lobbyist Danielle Smith happened.
First to last in just two years.
Thanks, Dani 😞.
#ableg #cdnpoli
Then, oil lobbyist Danielle Smith happened.
First to last in just two years.
Thanks, Dani 😞.
#ableg #cdnpoli
January 28, 2026 at 3:37 AM
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Drug poisonings are best prevented by providing access to regulated alternatives and other harm reduction measures.
Adding more ambulances and fire trucks is not going to solve the problem.
#yegcc #drugsky
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2026/0...
Adding more ambulances and fire trucks is not going to solve the problem.
#yegcc #drugsky
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2026/0...
Edmonton mayor responds to firefighters seeing major increase in overdose-related calls
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services saw major increase in overdose-related calls in 2025. Mayor Andrew Knack responds to the call for more funding. Hiba Kamal-Choufi reports.
edmonton.citynews.ca
January 27, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Drug poisonings are best prevented by providing access to regulated alternatives and other harm reduction measures.
Adding more ambulances and fire trucks is not going to solve the problem.
#yegcc #drugsky
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2026/0...
Adding more ambulances and fire trucks is not going to solve the problem.
#yegcc #drugsky
edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2026/0...
Lol. The security and privacy concerns surrounding the US version of TikTok are greater than they were before. Meanwhile, TikTok got a reprieve in Canada. I am not a TikTok user, but, if I were, I think I might prefer the CAD version.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Lol. The security and privacy concerns surrounding the US version of TikTok are greater than they were before. Meanwhile, TikTok got a reprieve in Canada. I am not a TikTok user, but, if I were, I think I might prefer the CAD version.
financialpost.com/technology/t...
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MAGA military geniuses are talking about Minnesota protestors like they are the Iraqi insurgency, the Taliban, and the Viet Cong all rolled into one.
January 26, 2026 at 5:10 PM
MAGA military geniuses are talking about Minnesota protestors like they are the Iraqi insurgency, the Taliban, and the Viet Cong all rolled into one.
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Naheed Nenshi challenges UCP MLAs to sign a pledge to Canada and make their opposition to separatism clear. albertapolitics.ca/2026/01/nahe... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
Naheed Nenshi challenges UCP MLAs to sign a pledge to Canada and make their opposition to separatism clear - Alberta Politics
As a work of political performance art, NDP Opposition Leader Naheed Nenshi’s challenge yesterday to United Conservative Party MLAs to sign a letter saying they are proud Canadians, opponents of Alber...
albertapolitics.ca
January 27, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Naheed Nenshi challenges UCP MLAs to sign a pledge to Canada and make their opposition to separatism clear. albertapolitics.ca/2026/01/nahe... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
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ICE is changing tactics in Maine: "Now, the volunteers in Maine say federal agents have started showing up at their homes and intimidating them or threatening arrest. Some of them, masked and wearing tactical gear, have issued stark warnings not to follow them."
ICE watchers in Maine say they were threatened by federal agents
Community members have been monitoring the activity of immigration agents in Greater Portland.
www.pressherald.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:27 AM
ICE is changing tactics in Maine: "Now, the volunteers in Maine say federal agents have started showing up at their homes and intimidating them or threatening arrest. Some of them, masked and wearing tactical gear, have issued stark warnings not to follow them."
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A few weeks ago, Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale called for public executions.
Now we've had a few in Minneapolis—and they're backfiring massively.
What other brilliant advice do the manchild idiots of Silicon Valley have for Trump administration?
Now we've had a few in Minneapolis—and they're backfiring massively.
What other brilliant advice do the manchild idiots of Silicon Valley have for Trump administration?
January 27, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A few weeks ago, Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale called for public executions.
Now we've had a few in Minneapolis—and they're backfiring massively.
What other brilliant advice do the manchild idiots of Silicon Valley have for Trump administration?
Now we've had a few in Minneapolis—and they're backfiring massively.
What other brilliant advice do the manchild idiots of Silicon Valley have for Trump administration?
US Ambassador: "We are not threat".
Trump: insults two PMs and country, capriciously threatens & imposes tariffs, refers to country as 51st state.
Bessent: encourages Alberta separatists.
MAGA apparatchiks: meet with AB separatists.
Canadians: yes, you are a threat
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Trump: insults two PMs and country, capriciously threatens & imposes tariffs, refers to country as 51st state.
Bessent: encourages Alberta separatists.
MAGA apparatchiks: meet with AB separatists.
Canadians: yes, you are a threat
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
ANALYSIS | NORAD would be 'altered' if Canada doesn’t buy F-35 jets, warns U.S. ambassador | CBC News
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is warning of consequences to the continental defence pact if Canada does not move forward with the purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets.
www.cbc.ca
January 26, 2026 at 2:42 PM
US Ambassador: "We are not threat".
Trump: insults two PMs and country, capriciously threatens & imposes tariffs, refers to country as 51st state.
Bessent: encourages Alberta separatists.
MAGA apparatchiks: meet with AB separatists.
Canadians: yes, you are a threat
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Trump: insults two PMs and country, capriciously threatens & imposes tariffs, refers to country as 51st state.
Bessent: encourages Alberta separatists.
MAGA apparatchiks: meet with AB separatists.
Canadians: yes, you are a threat
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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#ableg #abpoli
Some interesting quotes from Jeffery Rath here. The guy who insists his movement isn't about joining the US.
colenotcole.substack.com/p/alberta-se...
Some interesting quotes from Jeffery Rath here. The guy who insists his movement isn't about joining the US.
colenotcole.substack.com/p/alberta-se...
Alberta Separatists Are About to Flood the Internet With Propaganda. Here’s What to Watch For.
In four days, the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) will begin collecting signatures for a citizen-led initiative they hope will trigger the process for Alberta to leave Canada.
colenotcole.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:45 AM
#ableg #abpoli
Some interesting quotes from Jeffery Rath here. The guy who insists his movement isn't about joining the US.
colenotcole.substack.com/p/alberta-se...
Some interesting quotes from Jeffery Rath here. The guy who insists his movement isn't about joining the US.
colenotcole.substack.com/p/alberta-se...
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"having DNA from...Roman times" honestly the participation trophy to end all participation trophy. you did it, man. you had ancestors.
The VCs bros have convinced themselves they are on some moral crusade. They will be behind the scenes trying to cling to power in the midterms and beyond.
Side note, they are also the biggest bunch of dorks
Side note, they are also the biggest bunch of dorks
January 26, 2026 at 2:38 AM
"having DNA from...Roman times" honestly the participation trophy to end all participation trophy. you did it, man. you had ancestors.
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I know it's hard to track all the threats to democracy out there right now, but this is at the top of the list.
January 26, 2026 at 1:40 AM
I know it's hard to track all the threats to democracy out there right now, but this is at the top of the list.
They desperately want an organized enemy that has a command structure and does advanced logistics, but all they can find is normal people who are good neighbors & support others.
"antifa supply lines" lmao
these guys are LARPing like siege commanders talking about "supply lines"
rightoids literally cannot comprehend the idea of a community caring for their own; these people live in Minneapolis their supply line is a five minute drive to the grocery store
rightoids literally cannot comprehend the idea of a community caring for their own; these people live in Minneapolis their supply line is a five minute drive to the grocery store
January 26, 2026 at 2:32 AM
They desperately want an organized enemy that has a command structure and does advanced logistics, but all they can find is normal people who are good neighbors & support others.
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"antifa supply lines" lmao
these guys are LARPing like siege commanders talking about "supply lines"
rightoids literally cannot comprehend the idea of a community caring for their own; these people live in Minneapolis their supply line is a five minute drive to the grocery store
rightoids literally cannot comprehend the idea of a community caring for their own; these people live in Minneapolis their supply line is a five minute drive to the grocery store
January 26, 2026 at 1:34 AM
"antifa supply lines" lmao
Our premier, our province. Picture says it all. Welcome to Hellberta, where years of American influence and the corrupting influence of the fossil fuel industry have borne fruit in the form of a batshit crazy, liar and Trump stan in the form of Danielle Smith as Premier of the province.
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Our premier, our province. Picture says it all. Welcome to Hellberta, where years of American influence and the corrupting influence of the fossil fuel industry have borne fruit in the form of a batshit crazy, liar and Trump stan in the form of Danielle Smith as Premier of the province.
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People Magazine Is Covering This is a pretty as advanced level of saturation
people.com/alex-pretti-...
people.com/alex-pretti-...
Air Force Veteran, Who Was Alex Pretti's Patient 2 Weeks Ago, Recalls How the Nurse 'Comforted' and 'Helped' Him (Exclusive)
Sonny Fouts, an Air Force veteran who was cared for by Alex Pretti after a recent surgery, tells PEOPLE how the late ICU nurse 'comforted' and 'helped' him. Pretti was fatally shot by federal officers...
people.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:07 AM
People Magazine Is Covering This is a pretty as advanced level of saturation
people.com/alex-pretti-...
people.com/alex-pretti-...
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It is time for Canadian citizens of good conscience to start talking about divestment from a murderous regime.
The reasons are obvious.
Solidarity with Minneapolis.
Respect for ourselves.
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The reasons are obvious.
Solidarity with Minneapolis.
Respect for ourselves.
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Over the past 12 months, Canadian governments, investors, pension funds, corporations, etc. have increased US bond holdings by 27%, or 100B USD.
Why are we increasing our financing of US government debt at a time when the US government is so antagonistic towards Canada?
Why are we increasing our financing of US government debt at a time when the US government is so antagonistic towards Canada?
January 24, 2026 at 10:59 PM
It is time for Canadian citizens of good conscience to start talking about divestment from a murderous regime.
The reasons are obvious.
Solidarity with Minneapolis.
Respect for ourselves.
🇨🇦
The reasons are obvious.
Solidarity with Minneapolis.
Respect for ourselves.
🇨🇦
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@bellingcat.com analysis of the Alex Pretti killing, including all of the video evidence that our team was able to find.
Contrary to statements from DHS and other US gov't officials, Pretti was disarmed when he was shot and did not threaten agents with his gun.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
Contrary to statements from DHS and other US gov't officials, Pretti was disarmed when he was shot and did not threaten agents with his gun.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
Alex Pretti: Analysing Footage of Minneapolis CBP Shooting - bellingcat
Bellingcat has analysed video of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The footage appears to contradict statements made by the Department of Homeland Security.
www.bellingcat.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:03 PM
@bellingcat.com analysis of the Alex Pretti killing, including all of the video evidence that our team was able to find.
Contrary to statements from DHS and other US gov't officials, Pretti was disarmed when he was shot and did not threaten agents with his gun.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
Contrary to statements from DHS and other US gov't officials, Pretti was disarmed when he was shot and did not threaten agents with his gun.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
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John Yoo, author of the Bush Administration's infamous 'Torture Memos', has some thoughts on updating the laws of war in The Atlantic monthly.
International law no longer serves as an instrument of global stability—and the U.S. should use this moment to argue for a different approach to the rules of war, John Yoo argues.
A New International Law Can Rise From the Ashes
The United States should use this moment to argue for a different approach to the rules of war.
bit.ly
January 25, 2026 at 4:35 PM
John Yoo, author of the Bush Administration's infamous 'Torture Memos', has some thoughts on updating the laws of war in The Atlantic monthly.
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This is, essentially, [Francis] Wilhoit's Law:
January 25, 2026 at 4:05 PM
This is, essentially, [Francis] Wilhoit's Law:
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Chris Murphy: "This is really scary because what Bovino essentially told you is that if you just happen to be present when they are undertaking an operation, if you pull out your phone to record it, the use of force against you is justified. That is not true, it's not what the law says."
January 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Chris Murphy: "This is really scary because what Bovino essentially told you is that if you just happen to be present when they are undertaking an operation, if you pull out your phone to record it, the use of force against you is justified. That is not true, it's not what the law says."
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Timing of Trump regime’s deadly occupation of Minneapolis probably isn’t ideal for Alberta’s separatists. albertapolitics.ca/2026/01/timi...
Timing of Trump regime’s deadly occupation of Minneapolis probably isn’t ideal for Alberta’s separatists - Alberta Politics
It is a truth universally acknowledged that virtually no one, with the possible exception of the American porn star Stormy Daniels, has ever benefited from a relationship with Donald Trump. This axiom...
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January 25, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Timing of Trump regime’s deadly occupation of Minneapolis probably isn’t ideal for Alberta’s separatists. albertapolitics.ca/2026/01/timi...
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Worse than Kent State, really than any episode I can think of probably dating back to Reconstruc & earlier b/c
1. continuing, not 1 off.
2. organized, not individual ofcrs losing it
3. literally at hand of federal government, which is
4. immediately lying & circling the wagons to prevent inves.
1. continuing, not 1 off.
2. organized, not individual ofcrs losing it
3. literally at hand of federal government, which is
4. immediately lying & circling the wagons to prevent inves.
January 24, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Worse than Kent State, really than any episode I can think of probably dating back to Reconstruc & earlier b/c
1. continuing, not 1 off.
2. organized, not individual ofcrs losing it
3. literally at hand of federal government, which is
4. immediately lying & circling the wagons to prevent inves.
1. continuing, not 1 off.
2. organized, not individual ofcrs losing it
3. literally at hand of federal government, which is
4. immediately lying & circling the wagons to prevent inves.