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Stephen Maher
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Journalist, novelist. Nova Scotian.
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If the Americans have grown tired of the Auto Pact, the Chinese would surely be interested, which would seem to offer productivity advantages.
January 16, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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justinmikulka.bsky.social
The oil industry gets a private army!
Trump officials eye private security contractors to safeguard oil assets in Venezuela | CNN Politics
The Trump administration is preparing to use private military contractors to protect oil and energy assets in Venezuela rather than deploying US troops, according to two sources familiar with the plan...
www.cnn.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:40 AM
stephenmaher.bsky.social
This is unacceptable and deserves a political response imho. You don't make libraries more inclusive by getting rid of old books but by buying new books. 1/5
January 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
stephenmaher.bsky.social
"More than 10,000 books were tossed from the library of London’s H.B. Beal high school last year"
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https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/london-high-school-librarys-10000-book-cull-sparks-censorship-debate
t.co
January 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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martylederman.bsky.social
This just shows how absurd the whole "armed conflict" framing is. The men on the boats weren't members of an organized armed force, and therefore the question of "perfidy" is inapposite. The problem is that they were civilians who were murdered.

@justsecurity.org

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/u...
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:52 PM
stephenmaher.bsky.social
I enjoyed discussing Trump, Venezuela, Greenland and other jurisdictions he might like to invade with @carynceolin podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
Does national sovereignty stand a chance against Trump's ambitions?
Podcast Episode · The Big Story · 12/01/2026 · 26m
podcasts.apple.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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mariahblake.bsky.social
The @nytimes omits the part where the agent calls Good a “fucking bitch” right after shooting her in the face. But it devotes four paragraphs to absurd claims from the Trump camp & conservative pundits that the shooting was justified. Shameful.

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/u...
New Cellphone Video Shows ICE Agent’s Perspective Before Minneapolis Shooting
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:18 AM
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yulnative.bsky.social
@laura-babcock.bsky.social @charlieangus104.bsky.social No doubt you will like this one.
January 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
stephenmaher.bsky.social
Hannah Arendt, in The Origins of Totalitarianism, explained the dynamic behind Trump’s lies about the shooting of Renee Nicole Good.
January 9, 2026 at 3:05 AM
stephenmaher.bsky.social
From 1898 to 1994, the United States intervened to change governments in Latin America governments at least 41 times, starting with the Spanish-American War for Cuba, and ending with the 1994 U.S. invasion of Haiti. 1/x
January 7, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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thestar.com
Trump’s Venezuela takeover is a warning for Canada. Here’s what we have to prepare for

#Opinion from @stephenmaher.bsky.social
Stephen Maher: Trump’s Venezuela takeover is a warning for Canada. Here’s what we have to prepare for
Canadians should gird ourselves for continued chaos and uncertainty. We need to do what we can to protect our sovereignty
www.thestar.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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markmackinnon.bsky.social
“Every country in the Western Hemisphere should be worried, particularly this country, which Mr. Trump so obviously covets as a 51st state.”
January 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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thestar.com
As long as Trump is in office, Canada is at risk. This is why protecting ourselves is the most important thing we can do

#Opinion from @stephenmaher.bsky.social
Stephen Maher: As long as Trump is in office, Canada is at risk. This is why protecting ourselves is the most important thing we can do
We are different countries because we have different cultures.
www.thestar.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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jayrosen.bsky.social
"One Word Describes Trump" www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

I missed this on its first trip around, then saw it on the "most popular with readers" list for 2025. Recommended, despite the cheesy headline.

Especially valuable if you have ever compared him to a mob boss.

[Gift link]
One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
www.theatlantic.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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normwilner.bsky.social
I've seen this going around today and it's beautiful, so here's a gift link.
Opinion | Martin Scorsese: ‘Rob Reiner Was My Friend’
www.nytimes.com
December 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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canadianpaintings.bsky.social
Home for Christmas
Maud Lewis
c. 1958
December 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
stephenmaher.bsky.social
Lifted this from Facebook. Interesting comparison, given the relentless complaints about Canada lagging behind our neighbour economically.
December 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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walks30.bsky.social
‘My advice actually would be don’t go’: Expert warns Canadians about U.S. travel
‘My advice actually would be don’t go’: Expert warns Canadians about U.S. travel risks
A growing number of Canadians, including several young children, have been arrested or detained by U.S. immigration authorities over the past two years, according to newly released government data obt...
www.ctvnews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
stephenmaher.bsky.social
This is a good obit but neglects to mention what an appealing singer he was.
December 16, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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nytimes.com
Joe Ely has died at 78. A singer-songwriter at the forefront of alt-country, he earned the nickname Lord of the Highway thanks to tireless touring.
Joe Ely, Texas-Born Troubadour of the Open Road, Dies at 78
Thanks to his eclectic style and tireless touring, he was among the most influential artists in the early days of Americana and alt-country music.
nyti.ms
December 16, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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(Gift link) www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Stephen Maher: Mark Carney threw a party and Pierre Poilievre woke up with a hangover
Pierre Poilievre has not found the right tone for handling Carney.
www.thestar.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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pbump.com
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
There has never been a President that has worked as hard as me! My hours are the longest, and my results are among the best. I’ve stopped Eight Wars, saving many millions of lives in the process, created the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country, brought Business back into the United States at levels never seen before, rebuilt our Military, created the Largest Tax Cuts and Regulation Cuts, EVER, closed our open and very dangerous Southern Border, when previous Administrations were unable to do so, and created an “aura” around the United States of America that has led every Country in the World to respect us more than ever before. In addition to all of that, I go out of my way to do long, thorough, and very boring Medical Examinations at the Great Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, seen and supervised by top doctors, all of whom have given me PERFECT Marks — Some have even said they have never seen such Strong Results. I do these Tests because I owe it to our Country. In addition to the Medical, I have done something that no other President has done, on three separate occasions, the last one being recently, by taking what is known as a Cognitive Examination, something which few people would be able to do very well, including those working at The New York Times, and I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know. I have been told that few people have been able to “ace” this Examination and, in fact, most do very poorly, which is why many other Presidents have decided not to take it at all. Despite all of this, the time and work involved, The New York Times, and some others, like to pretend that I am “slowing up,” am maybe not as sharp as I once was, or am in poor physical health, knowing that it is not true, and knowing that I work very hard, probably harder than I have ever worked before. I will know when I am “slowing up,” but it’s not now! After all of the work I have done with Medical Exams, Cognitive Exams, and everything else, I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for The New York Times, and others, to consistently do FAKE reports in order to libel and demean “THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” They are true Enemies of the People, and we should do something about it. They have inaccurately reported on all of my Election Results and, in fact, were forced to apologize on much of what they wrote. The best thing that could happen to this Country would be if The New York Times would cease publication because they are a horrible, biased, and untruthful “source” of information. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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msfoxifurnasty.bsky.social
make sure you drink that up, the elves have spent all year working their tiny fingers to the bone nogging the eggs for us so we can have a little wrong milk for the holidays
December 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
stephenmaher.bsky.social
Lol
sobittersosweet.bsky.social Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · Dec 3
Whelp! The BC Conservative party's Twitter account says Rustad has been removed as leader because he is "professionally incapacitated"

Unclear whether that's actually in line with the party constitution

Per the release, Trevor Halford selected to serve as interim leader #bcpoli
December 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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rudydotca.bsky.social
who decided to call it Secret Santa when Nondisclosure Claus was right there
December 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM