Scott Thrasher 🇨🇦
@scottthrasher.bsky.social
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Liberal/Progressive He/Him
Liberal/Progressive He/Him
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Vote splitting in Ontario amongst the NDP, Liberal and Green Parties who all broadly share most of their main policy platforms is handing Ontario to the Cons on a sliver platter. The Ontario NDP and Liberal Parties need to consider radical change like close cooperation or even merging
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"It’s a tacit acknowledgment that the American president is a toothless old tiger, roaring on social media as his real power slips away. He can still extort a secondhand Nobel Prize from a dissident leader, but he’s not taking the Stanley Cup.
Elbows up."
Latest in @atrupar.com's PN.
Elbows up."
Latest in @atrupar.com's PN.
Trump tries and fails to extort Canada
It's Bridgegate 2.0, only much dumber.
open.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:08 PM
"It’s a tacit acknowledgment that the American president is a toothless old tiger, roaring on social media as his real power slips away. He can still extort a secondhand Nobel Prize from a dissident leader, but he’s not taking the Stanley Cup.
Elbows up."
Latest in @atrupar.com's PN.
Elbows up."
Latest in @atrupar.com's PN.
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China is waging war on Europe in Ukraine, and too many Europeans choose to look away.
China is not a partner to us, but an enemy
China is not a partner to us, but an enemy
February 11, 2026 at 1:13 PM
China is waging war on Europe in Ukraine, and too many Europeans choose to look away.
China is not a partner to us, but an enemy
China is not a partner to us, but an enemy
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12 - Authoritarian regime
China has no free elections and no independent courts. The hukou (household registration) is a de facto caste system, limiting where people can live, work, get healthcare, or send their kids to school.
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China has no free elections and no independent courts. The hukou (household registration) is a de facto caste system, limiting where people can live, work, get healthcare, or send their kids to school.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM
12 - Authoritarian regime
China has no free elections and no independent courts. The hukou (household registration) is a de facto caste system, limiting where people can live, work, get healthcare, or send their kids to school.
15/20
China has no free elections and no independent courts. The hukou (household registration) is a de facto caste system, limiting where people can live, work, get healthcare, or send their kids to school.
15/20
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9 - China just disappears people
Like in Russia, you can get rich or famous in China - as long as you support the regime. If not — public figures regularly “disappear” from public view. If they reappear at all, it’s to make public confessions or suddenly alter their views.
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Like in Russia, you can get rich or famous in China - as long as you support the regime. If not — public figures regularly “disappear” from public view. If they reappear at all, it’s to make public confessions or suddenly alter their views.
12/20
February 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM
9 - China just disappears people
Like in Russia, you can get rich or famous in China - as long as you support the regime. If not — public figures regularly “disappear” from public view. If they reappear at all, it’s to make public confessions or suddenly alter their views.
12/20
Like in Russia, you can get rich or famous in China - as long as you support the regime. If not — public figures regularly “disappear” from public view. If they reappear at all, it’s to make public confessions or suddenly alter their views.
12/20
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8 - Ecocide
Caves filled with garbage. Overfishing the seas. Coal mining. CO₂ emissions. China is basically the biggest polluter in the world. But of course you’ll see cute videos of some isolated tiny green project somewhere.
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Caves filled with garbage. Overfishing the seas. Coal mining. CO₂ emissions. China is basically the biggest polluter in the world. But of course you’ll see cute videos of some isolated tiny green project somewhere.
11/20
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February 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM
8 - Ecocide
Caves filled with garbage. Overfishing the seas. Coal mining. CO₂ emissions. China is basically the biggest polluter in the world. But of course you’ll see cute videos of some isolated tiny green project somewhere.
11/20
bsky.app/profile/vatn...
Caves filled with garbage. Overfishing the seas. Coal mining. CO₂ emissions. China is basically the biggest polluter in the world. But of course you’ll see cute videos of some isolated tiny green project somewhere.
11/20
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6 - Uyghur genocide
The Chinese government has detained over a million Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim Turkic minorities in Xinjiang, imposing mass internment, forced labor, cultural and religious repression, and reproductive controls — textbook genocide.
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The Chinese government has detained over a million Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim Turkic minorities in Xinjiang, imposing mass internment, forced labor, cultural and religious repression, and reproductive controls — textbook genocide.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM
6 - Uyghur genocide
The Chinese government has detained over a million Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim Turkic minorities in Xinjiang, imposing mass internment, forced labor, cultural and religious repression, and reproductive controls — textbook genocide.
9/20
The Chinese government has detained over a million Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim Turkic minorities in Xinjiang, imposing mass internment, forced labor, cultural and religious repression, and reproductive controls — textbook genocide.
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5 - Hong Kong
Hong Kong didn’t “choose stability.” Beijing broke its own treaty obligations, dismantled autonomy, jailed opposition figures, and criminalised dissent. Again, no referendum on self-determination.
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Hong Kong didn’t “choose stability.” Beijing broke its own treaty obligations, dismantled autonomy, jailed opposition figures, and criminalised dissent. Again, no referendum on self-determination.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM
5 - Hong Kong
Hong Kong didn’t “choose stability.” Beijing broke its own treaty obligations, dismantled autonomy, jailed opposition figures, and criminalised dissent. Again, no referendum on self-determination.
8/20
Hong Kong didn’t “choose stability.” Beijing broke its own treaty obligations, dismantled autonomy, jailed opposition figures, and criminalised dissent. Again, no referendum on self-determination.
8/20
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4 - Free Tibet
As a precedent to China’s planned invasion of Taiwan: they invaded, conquered, and annexed Tibet 75 years ago. Notice how no one dares suggest a referendum on independence. Curious.
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As a precedent to China’s planned invasion of Taiwan: they invaded, conquered, and annexed Tibet 75 years ago. Notice how no one dares suggest a referendum on independence. Curious.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM
4 - Free Tibet
As a precedent to China’s planned invasion of Taiwan: they invaded, conquered, and annexed Tibet 75 years ago. Notice how no one dares suggest a referendum on independence. Curious.
7/20
As a precedent to China’s planned invasion of Taiwan: they invaded, conquered, and annexed Tibet 75 years ago. Notice how no one dares suggest a referendum on independence. Curious.
7/20
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Just like Russia, they deny their target’s legitimacy to justify invading them. Both invaders rant about their “historical mission” to expand their empire, and the same vatniks justifying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are already encouraging a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Just like Russia, they deny their target’s legitimacy to justify invading them. Both invaders rant about their “historical mission” to expand their empire, and the same vatniks justifying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are already encouraging a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
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6/20
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3 - Taiwan is a country
Taiwan was never part of the People’s Republic of China, so no, it can’t be “separatist” from it nor a “renegade province.” China wants to conquer it through a murderous process called “war”. But they’ll call you a warmonger if you’re against that.
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Taiwan was never part of the People’s Republic of China, so no, it can’t be “separatist” from it nor a “renegade province.” China wants to conquer it through a murderous process called “war”. But they’ll call you a warmonger if you’re against that.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM
3 - Taiwan is a country
Taiwan was never part of the People’s Republic of China, so no, it can’t be “separatist” from it nor a “renegade province.” China wants to conquer it through a murderous process called “war”. But they’ll call you a warmonger if you’re against that.
5/20
Taiwan was never part of the People’s Republic of China, so no, it can’t be “separatist” from it nor a “renegade province.” China wants to conquer it through a murderous process called “war”. But they’ll call you a warmonger if you’re against that.
5/20
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In today’s Wumao Soup, we’ll tell you 15 things about the People’s Republic of China that you didn’t learn from TikTok, Douyin or DeepSeek.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM
In today’s Wumao Soup, we’ll tell you 15 things about the People’s Republic of China that you didn’t learn from TikTok, Douyin or DeepSeek.
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Epstein files expose late sex offender’s connections to members of Trump’s orbit
From the Navy secretary to the president himself, new documents reveal close ties between Epstein and several high-ranking administration officials.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
From the Navy secretary to the president himself, new documents reveal close ties between Epstein and several high-ranking administration officials.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Epstein files expose late sex offender’s connections to members of Trump’s orbit
Rachel Maddow breaks down some of the big names listed in the latest Epstein files drop, including Trump's Navy secretary and Elon Musk.
www.ms.now
February 11, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Epstein files expose late sex offender’s connections to members of Trump’s orbit
From the Navy secretary to the president himself, new documents reveal close ties between Epstein and several high-ranking administration officials.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
From the Navy secretary to the president himself, new documents reveal close ties between Epstein and several high-ranking administration officials.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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"So, what better distraction than to rally his base with military operations that violate Mexican sovereignty? The El Paso story is still developing, but I believe that’s where this is going. I believe that’s the play Trump is making."
Trump Admin Restricts All Flights Over El Paso
Ten days. With no warning.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:41 PM
"So, what better distraction than to rally his base with military operations that violate Mexican sovereignty? The El Paso story is still developing, but I believe that’s where this is going. I believe that’s the play Trump is making."
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When will people stop falling for powerful people like Trump and powerful countries like Russia constantly taking action as if they are perpetual victims?
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Moscow are making some changes to their playbook - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The narrative from Moscow is evolving as officials are making changes to their playbook and preparing for challenges ahead.
londonlovesbusiness.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
When will people stop falling for powerful people like Trump and powerful countries like Russia constantly taking action as if they are perpetual victims?
londonlovesbusiness.com/moscow-are-m...
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Well… that’s weird.
Really weird.
Really weird.
The FAA is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport, for “special security reasons."
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
The FAA's notice did not provide additional details.
FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights
The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.
bit.ly
February 11, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Well… that’s weird.
Really weird.
Really weird.
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Lying Lutnick must resign
February 10, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Lying Lutnick must resign
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The End Of Epstein's Ring Being Protected w/ Evan Osnos
YouTube video by Fast Politics w/ Molly Jong-Fast
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February 10, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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"A modern-day concentration camp ... People have been killed by the staff here." Irish citizen Seamus Culleton has been in ICE detention since September, despite having a valid work permit and his own business in the US.
February 10, 2026 at 10:09 AM
"A modern-day concentration camp ... People have been killed by the staff here." Irish citizen Seamus Culleton has been in ICE detention since September, despite having a valid work permit and his own business in the US.
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Sometimes very hard not to feel like the rest of the country has abandoned Minnesota. We STILL have ICE everywhere. Our schools, businesses, and economy are in profound crisis. But without Bovino here throwing tear gas, much of the country seems to not care at all what’s being done to us.
February 11, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Sometimes very hard not to feel like the rest of the country has abandoned Minnesota. We STILL have ICE everywhere. Our schools, businesses, and economy are in profound crisis. But without Bovino here throwing tear gas, much of the country seems to not care at all what’s being done to us.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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JUDGE JOHNSTON: “Today, immigrants are being detained without due process. Tomorrow, under the Government’s interpretation of the law, American citizens could be subject to the same .. This Court will not allow such an unraveling of the Constitution.”
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February 10, 2026 at 2:34 PM
JUDGE JOHNSTON: “Today, immigrants are being detained without due process. Tomorrow, under the Government’s interpretation of the law, American citizens could be subject to the same .. This Court will not allow such an unraveling of the Constitution.”
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MAGA dimwit Peter Navarro accidentally admitted Trump-MAGA's claim about immigrants taking jobs is a scam. And as @pkrugman.bsky.social notes, not only is job growth down; *manufacturing* jobs are also down. The whole MAGA story is in collapse.
Our exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
Our exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
February 11, 2026 at 1:06 PM
MAGA dimwit Peter Navarro accidentally admitted Trump-MAGA's claim about immigrants taking jobs is a scam. And as @pkrugman.bsky.social notes, not only is job growth down; *manufacturing* jobs are also down. The whole MAGA story is in collapse.
Our exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
Our exchange on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2064...
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Good that the grand jury rejected this obviously illegal move to indict sitting Senators for making true statements. But horrifying that the government tried. The DOJ has been fully corrupted into a Trump propaganda arm. It will have to be rebuilt from the ground up
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Prosecutors fail to secure indictment against 6 Dem lawmakers
A grand jury rejected the case against the lawmakers involved in a video urging military members to refuse illegal orders.
www.politico.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Good that the grand jury rejected this obviously illegal move to indict sitting Senators for making true statements. But horrifying that the government tried. The DOJ has been fully corrupted into a Trump propaganda arm. It will have to be rebuilt from the ground up
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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Moderna requests meeting to discuss refusal as decision could have implications for all new and updated vaccines
FDA declines to review Moderna application for new flu vaccine
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Moderna requests meeting to discuss refusal as decision could have implications for all new and updated vaccines
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Trump's personal vengeance squad, once known as the Justice Department, tried to indict 6 members of Congress for quoting the Pentagon's rules on illegal orders.
Former Fox News embarrassment Jeanine Pirro brought the case.
The grand jury's response: Get that shit outta here.
Former Fox News embarrassment Jeanine Pirro brought the case.
The grand jury's response: Get that shit outta here.
Grand jury declines to indict Democrats asking troops to refuse illegal orders
Trump, outraged by clip of six lawmakers, called them ‘traitors’ and said behavior was ‘punishable by death’
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Trump's personal vengeance squad, once known as the Justice Department, tried to indict 6 members of Congress for quoting the Pentagon's rules on illegal orders.
Former Fox News embarrassment Jeanine Pirro brought the case.
The grand jury's response: Get that shit outta here.
Former Fox News embarrassment Jeanine Pirro brought the case.
The grand jury's response: Get that shit outta here.