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Paul Ferreira

@paulto.bsky.social

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A proud Canadian & pragmatic, progressive former politician — you can’t change the world in a day, but you can at very least start. #BuyCanadian 👍👍 #BillsMafia since ‘81. Also root for: #BlueJays, #MapleLeafs, #Raptors, #SportingCP. 🇨🇦 🇵🇹 🏳️‍🌈 #YYZ is home. 🇺🇦✊

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Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 17h

Gaus gets Friday and I’m liking that *A LOT*. I also expect Mad Max epic craftiness tomorrow night.

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 18h

Yeah, I would’ve kept him in, even for only an extra out of two. He was on 88 pitches. Even at 95 to 100 he’d be fine for … let’s hope … a Monday game 7 on normal rest.

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 18h

This ALCS looks and feels a whole lot different now. I fully expect Max Scherzer to be at his crafty best tomorrow. And look who’s going to start on Friday with normal rest: Kevin Gausman! I’d say the chances of getting this series back here Sunday are decidedly good. #GoJaysGo #LetsGoBlueJays

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Edge O. Erin @edgeoerin.com · 1d

How about those Epstein Files?
Also, 🇨🇦, cancel the F-35 "deal."

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 1d

Since the PM is all about strong action in the national interest, it’s time to play hardball. Expropriate shuttered plants belonging to US carmakers & offer them to INTL carmakers for $1/year lease w/ matching public $$$ for plant modernization. Trump isn’t playing fair; why should we? #ElbowsUp

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 1d

Expropriate the shuttered plants owned by the US automakers. Offer them up for $1-a-year lease with public-private cost-sharing on plant modernization to Asian and Euro automakers. It’s time to play hardball. And, yes, cancel the fighter jet contracts. #ElbowsUp

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 1d

Really bad news for my beloved hometown of Brampton. Thousands of local families rely on the Stellantis plant for good jobs that pay for homes and cars and put kids thru school. It’s all at risk now. Fuck Trump. I hate the bastard and everything he stands for. #CanadaStrong #BoycottUSA

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 2d

I’m not sure we have many weapons aside from James Cook. And he didn’t touch the ball the last 11 minutes which is really curious. My confidence in Brady is shook.

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 2d

And the penalties are a huge problem, too. The first half defensive performance was a “complete failure constantly”.

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 2d

Given the head coach’s continued public displeasure with offensive playcalling, how soon before Joe Brady gets the Dorsey treatment? #GoBills #BillsMafia

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 2d

Please don’t let that cover for the first half no-show. It would’ve been 28 points against if not for Rapp’s desperation.

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 2d

It was absolute trash in the first half. I hope fans don’t let the second half make them forget that.

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 2d

After the 13-second fiasco, I resigned myself to the fact that Josh Allen will be to Bills fans what Matt Stafford is to Lions fans. My resignation is further cemented by the absolute debacle we saw tonight. Please tell me I’m wrong. #GoBills #BillsMafia

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 2d

Please don’t hang your hat on how tough D was in the second half. This is one of most embarrassing losses of Beane-McDermott era. It exposed all the roster and coaching shortcomings. And leaves me convinced that we’re about to waste another season of prime Josh. #GoBills #BillsMafia

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 2d

Getting James Cook going unlocks the rest of the offence. Now we need the defence to step up 🙏
#GoBills #BillsMafia

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 2d

#Bills got real lucky on that last play. But given all we’ve seen in first half, does anyone believe we can come back? There’s only one Josh and he can’t throw the ball to himself or play defence. The bye week can’t come soon enough for what will likely be a second place team!!! #BillsMafia #GoBills

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 2d

The #Bills defence looks old, slow, undersized. No sugarcoating here. We are 5.5 games in and this isn’t Super Bowl-calibre defence. On other side, if James Cook is neutralized, Josh has precious little to work with — especially with Kincaid injured. This is a 5-alarm fire. #GoBills #BillsMafia

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 2d

Game 5 seems little more than a hope at this point. Immensely disappointing performance yesterday and today.

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 2d

I don’t know who is upsetting me more tonight — the #BlueJays who were just put out of their misery or the #Bills who look badly outmatched. Welcome to sports misery, friends. #LetsGoBlueJays #BillsMafia

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 3d

On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 5d

Ben, there’s a good reason Montreal pulled out of the hosting process. They didn’t want to be extorted by FIFA. Same with Chicago and a couple other American cities. Vancouver pulled out as well in the beginning.

In any case, enjoy your work. Cheers.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 7d

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.

Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 7d

YESSSSSS! #BlueJays win! Next stop: ALCS. Game 1 Sunday @ the dome.
#LetsGoBlueJays
#GoJaysGo

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 7d

Huge at-bat coming up. Springer needs to cash in that runner on third. #GoJaysGo

Paul Ferreira @paulto.bsky.social · 8d

If the #BlueJays end up blowing this ALDS, last night’s Aaron Judge moment could well become this generation’s Jim Sundberg moment. And let me tell you, even after 40 years, it will leave lasting fandom scars. Especially if the perpetrator ends up winning the WS. #LetsGoBlueJays