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Follower of Jesus, justice and beauty seeker, ex-designer and design educator, knowledge omnivore…
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White Friday here in South Western Ontario!
White Friday here in South Western Ontario!
November 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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White Friday here in South Western Ontario!
White Friday here in South Western Ontario!
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If telling the troops not to follow illegal orders is “sedition,” what do we call colluding with the Kremlin to manipulate the U.S. President into advancing Russian interests over America’s?
November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
If telling the troops not to follow illegal orders is “sedition,” what do we call colluding with the Kremlin to manipulate the U.S. President into advancing Russian interests over America’s?
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A democracy where a coordinated effort by national leaders of one party to subvert an election outcome does not lead to any real consequences is a democracy unlikely to last long
Judge dismisses Georgia criminal case against Donald Trump
Judge dismisses Georgia criminal case against Donald Trump
It was the last remaining prosecution he faced over his efforts to subvert the 2020 election.
dlvr.it
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A democracy where a coordinated effort by national leaders of one party to subvert an election outcome does not lead to any real consequences is a democracy unlikely to last long
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Doug Ford *falsely claiming* he has the power to audit his enemies when he doesn’t actually have that power is still a news story
But it’s kind of a different story than one uncritically accepting the premise that the Premier of Ontario can order the federal government to audit his enemies
But it’s kind of a different story than one uncritically accepting the premise that the Premier of Ontario can order the federal government to audit his enemies
It would have been nice if someone asked Doug Ford to explain how he plans to order these charity audits given charities are overseen federally by Canada Revenue Agency
Ford says he will audit ‘left-wing radical groups’ opposed to government legislation | Globalnews.ca
Ford's warning came after members of the tenant advocacy group ACORN interrupted the legislature to protest a controversial omnibus bill that shortens some eviction timelines.
globalnews.ca
November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Doug Ford *falsely claiming* he has the power to audit his enemies when he doesn’t actually have that power is still a news story
But it’s kind of a different story than one uncritically accepting the premise that the Premier of Ontario can order the federal government to audit his enemies
But it’s kind of a different story than one uncritically accepting the premise that the Premier of Ontario can order the federal government to audit his enemies
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Mrs. Benson, Tlingit, American First Nations, Chilkat Coat, c. 1885, mountain goat wool, otter fur, and cedar bark, 34 x 29 1/2 in, Portland Art Museum, Portland, Oregon, USA
November 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Mrs. Benson, Tlingit, American First Nations, Chilkat Coat, c. 1885, mountain goat wool, otter fur, and cedar bark, 34 x 29 1/2 in, Portland Art Museum, Portland, Oregon, USA
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"private infrastructure" is part of why the public system becomes dysfunctional, as those with the resources to opt out, do so.
All of this stuff is just a public argument for privatisation and public impoverishment.
All of this stuff is just a public argument for privatisation and public impoverishment.
famously Canadians in Ontario love paying for the 407
who pays for this fucking shit
who pays for this fucking shit
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 AM
"private infrastructure" is part of why the public system becomes dysfunctional, as those with the resources to opt out, do so.
All of this stuff is just a public argument for privatisation and public impoverishment.
All of this stuff is just a public argument for privatisation and public impoverishment.
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Higher Electricity Prices Coming? Nukes, Gas, Lead Ontario Grid Expansion
ON has mostly nukes, wants to add more gas.
AB has mostly gas, wants to add more nukes.
What's wrong with this picture?
@Pembina #ableg
youtu.be/8wp7TxuTN1M
ON has mostly nukes, wants to add more gas.
AB has mostly gas, wants to add more nukes.
What's wrong with this picture?
@Pembina #ableg
youtu.be/8wp7TxuTN1M
Higher Electricity Prices Coming? Nukes, Gas, Lead Ontario Grid Expansion
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Higher Electricity Prices Coming? Nukes, Gas, Lead Ontario Grid Expansion
ON has mostly nukes, wants to add more gas.
AB has mostly gas, wants to add more nukes.
What's wrong with this picture?
@Pembina #ableg
youtu.be/8wp7TxuTN1M
ON has mostly nukes, wants to add more gas.
AB has mostly gas, wants to add more nukes.
What's wrong with this picture?
@Pembina #ableg
youtu.be/8wp7TxuTN1M
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Between "strong" mayors and this provincial government, Ontario is needing a "No Tyrants, No Kings" moment of its own.
Ontario’s final debate on Bill 33 saw the government defend fast-tracking powers to intervene in school boards. Opponents call it an undemocratic power grab that silences local communities.
Ontario fast-tracks controversial school board bill
Ontario’s final debate on Bill 33 saw the government defend fast-tracking powers to intervene in school boards. Opponents call it an undemocratic power grab.
bit.ly
November 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Between "strong" mayors and this provincial government, Ontario is needing a "No Tyrants, No Kings" moment of its own.
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Wow
Three things about the Witkoff tapes:
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
November 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Wow
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How’s that for transparency? He ran on transparency but it has been in short supply from the Ford government. Deals behind closed doors, refusal to reveal cost of finally canceling Starlink, etc. The list goes on.
The 'Sunshine List' shows salaries in the Premier's Office cost taxpayers at least $7M. PC gov docs show a cost of only $2M.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
How’s that for transparency? He ran on transparency but it has been in short supply from the Ford government. Deals behind closed doors, refusal to reveal cost of finally canceling Starlink, etc. The list goes on.
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Rievaulx Abbey, North York Moors National Partk, UK
#architecture #architecturephotography #gothicarchitecture
#architecture #architecturephotography #gothicarchitecture
November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Rievaulx Abbey, North York Moors National Partk, UK
#architecture #architecturephotography #gothicarchitecture
#architecture #architecturephotography #gothicarchitecture
November 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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LEFT: Mark Kelly, shirt covered with medals.
RIGHT: Pete Hegseth, shirt covered with booze.
RIGHT: Pete Hegseth, shirt covered with booze.
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
LEFT: Mark Kelly, shirt covered with medals.
RIGHT: Pete Hegseth, shirt covered with booze.
RIGHT: Pete Hegseth, shirt covered with booze.
If lying to congress was fully prosecuted, there wouldn’t be anyone left in the current administration.
Instead of Comey…
Instead of Comey…
November 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
If lying to congress was fully prosecuted, there wouldn’t be anyone left in the current administration.
Instead of Comey…
Instead of Comey…
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Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea
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We need libraries more than ever please send a few comments to the losers in charge maybe they can stop handing out public dollars to their pals and properly fund these great community resources www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
N.S. libraries ask users to contact MLAs, municipalities about impending cuts | CBC News
The head of a regional library service in western Nova Scotia says that without increased funding from the province and municipalities, branches will have to reduce operating hours and services, and e...
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 10:48 AM
We need libraries more than ever please send a few comments to the losers in charge maybe they can stop handing out public dollars to their pals and properly fund these great community resources www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Any political “leader” still selling the obviously false choice between #ClimateAction and “the economy” is just reminding us that they clearly don’t understand either the climate crisis OR the economy.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
Or they’re cynically hope that WE don’t understand the difference.
Or both.
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Just not a good idea or process. Might keep Smith smiling until the next disagreement; might never happen. But shouldn’t be the way the federation works.
Just not a good idea or process. Might keep Smith smiling until the next disagreement; might never happen. But shouldn’t be the way the federation works.
So the PM intended to inform B.C.'s premier once the negotiations with Alberta have been finalized?
Nation-building promised, sausage-making delivered.
Regardless of whether this pipeline will ever be built, the process itself is profoundly damaging.
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Nation-building promised, sausage-making delivered.
Regardless of whether this pipeline will ever be built, the process itself is profoundly damaging.
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Carney and Smith to unveil energy deal in Calgary Thursday, source says
B.C. Premier says he spoke with Carney about concerns over potential oil pipeline
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Just not a good idea or process. Might keep Smith smiling until the next disagreement; might never happen. But shouldn’t be the way the federation works.
Just not a good idea or process. Might keep Smith smiling until the next disagreement; might never happen. But shouldn’t be the way the federation works.
“Pretending a giant conventional war is a real estate dispute in which the side with less expensive lawyers can be brow-beaten, doesn’t change the fact of a giant conventional war… Anyone who says it’s serious diplomacy, isn’t a serious person.”
stefankorshak.substack.com/p/nov-21-202...
stefankorshak.substack.com/p/nov-21-202...
Nov 21 2025 - Day 1366a - Brick by Brick, Dull As Drones, Ugly Americans in Kyiv
Hi All!
stefankorshak.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
“Pretending a giant conventional war is a real estate dispute in which the side with less expensive lawyers can be brow-beaten, doesn’t change the fact of a giant conventional war… Anyone who says it’s serious diplomacy, isn’t a serious person.”
stefankorshak.substack.com/p/nov-21-202...
stefankorshak.substack.com/p/nov-21-202...
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The EPA will approve two new pesticides containing “forever chemicals” and relax a reporting rule for companies who make products with forever chemicals.
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The EPA will approve two new pesticides containing “forever chemicals” and relax a reporting rule for companies who make products with forever chemicals.
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the forever chemical industry.
Where is the MAHA outcry?
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Trump, Musk, and the GOP killed hundreds of thousands of kids around the world.
That should be a major story and talking point.
They cut USAID to "save" from "waste," but gave 40 billion to Argentina and threw a Great Gatsby party and let Kash Patel burn our money for his honeypot GF.
That should be a major story and talking point.
They cut USAID to "save" from "waste," but gave 40 billion to Argentina and threw a Great Gatsby party and let Kash Patel burn our money for his honeypot GF.
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Trump, Musk, and the GOP killed hundreds of thousands of kids around the world.
That should be a major story and talking point.
They cut USAID to "save" from "waste," but gave 40 billion to Argentina and threw a Great Gatsby party and let Kash Patel burn our money for his honeypot GF.
That should be a major story and talking point.
They cut USAID to "save" from "waste," but gave 40 billion to Argentina and threw a Great Gatsby party and let Kash Patel burn our money for his honeypot GF.
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There's hardly an expression that captures the absurd hypocrisy of Trump talking about Comey lying to Congress while his administration is serving up more whoppers than a Burger King during the lunch rush
We’re Led by an Administration of Liars
Trump insisted Comey be prosecuted for supposedly lying to Congress—but his own administration is full of officials who lied to Congress.
lnk.thebulwark.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
There's hardly an expression that captures the absurd hypocrisy of Trump talking about Comey lying to Congress while his administration is serving up more whoppers than a Burger King during the lunch rush
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Yup. Ben nails it here bsky.app/profile/brom...
Ultimately this is a regulatory problem that serious people in transport department offices dismissed because bikes are thought of as a child’s toy, a rich man’s hobby, or a poor man’s last resort. (Gender deliberate, bc women don’t ride bikes). What other problemAtIc unreguted tech is out there?
CPSC urges consumers to immediately remove the battery from the e-bike and dispose of the battery following local hazardous waste disposal procedures. Do not sell or give away these hazardous batteries.
November 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Yup. Ben nails it here bsky.app/profile/brom...