Thomas Linner
@tmlinner.bsky.social
You might know me from politics. I try not to do that online.
Liverpool FC - Toronto Blue Jays - Winnipeg Jets
Random occasional poetry
Saskatoon -> Winnipeg
Liverpool FC - Toronto Blue Jays - Winnipeg Jets
Random occasional poetry
Saskatoon -> Winnipeg
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The Canadian government celebrates the US committing the crime of aggression against Venezuela, in violation of international law and the UN Charter, even as it calls for respect for international law.
I’m not surprised: Carney took a similar approach when the US illegally attacked Iran last year.
I’m not surprised: Carney took a similar approach when the US illegally attacked Iran last year.
January 3, 2026 at 11:15 PM
The Canadian government celebrates the US committing the crime of aggression against Venezuela, in violation of international law and the UN Charter, even as it calls for respect for international law.
I’m not surprised: Carney took a similar approach when the US illegally attacked Iran last year.
I’m not surprised: Carney took a similar approach when the US illegally attacked Iran last year.
You tell me what the effective difference is between Mark Carney’s statement and Pierre Poilievre’s.
Two sides of the same coin. Hell. Same side of the same coin.
Two sides of the same coin. Hell. Same side of the same coin.
January 3, 2026 at 11:28 PM
You tell me what the effective difference is between Mark Carney’s statement and Pierre Poilievre’s.
Two sides of the same coin. Hell. Same side of the same coin.
Two sides of the same coin. Hell. Same side of the same coin.
Pierre Poilievre really does live to roll over and show his belly to Donald Trump, doesn’t he?
January 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Pierre Poilievre really does live to roll over and show his belly to Donald Trump, doesn’t he?
Heather stands in the best tradition of Canadian social democracy re: human rights & international law.
She walks the walk in Parliament, in the Party and across the country on Gaza, on Ukraine & now again on Venezuela.
The silence from the Prime Minister & Liberal MPs is deafening.
#cdnpoli
She walks the walk in Parliament, in the Party and across the country on Gaza, on Ukraine & now again on Venezuela.
The silence from the Prime Minister & Liberal MPs is deafening.
#cdnpoli
Trump’s administration has decided the rules no longer apply - U.S. or international law.
Justice does not come from force. It comes from accountability under international law.
Maduro’s repression does not justify these actions and Canada must not tolerate any violations of international law.
Justice does not come from force. It comes from accountability under international law.
Maduro’s repression does not justify these actions and Canada must not tolerate any violations of international law.
January 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Heather stands in the best tradition of Canadian social democracy re: human rights & international law.
She walks the walk in Parliament, in the Party and across the country on Gaza, on Ukraine & now again on Venezuela.
The silence from the Prime Minister & Liberal MPs is deafening.
#cdnpoli
She walks the walk in Parliament, in the Party and across the country on Gaza, on Ukraine & now again on Venezuela.
The silence from the Prime Minister & Liberal MPs is deafening.
#cdnpoli
Some good in the world. Thanks, @bnsbaseball.bsky.social
Source: Blue Jays are in agreement with Kazuma Okamoto on a free agent deal
Passan was first on this
Passan was first on this
January 3, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Some good in the world. Thanks, @bnsbaseball.bsky.social
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This is a dangerous and irresponsible response.
Cheering the illegal abduction of a foreign head of state and celebrating U.S. control over another country is wrong.
Canada cannot pick & choose when international law applies. If the rules only matter when it’s convenient, they don’t protect anyone
Cheering the illegal abduction of a foreign head of state and celebrating U.S. control over another country is wrong.
Canada cannot pick & choose when international law applies. If the rules only matter when it’s convenient, they don’t protect anyone
January 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
This is a dangerous and irresponsible response.
Cheering the illegal abduction of a foreign head of state and celebrating U.S. control over another country is wrong.
Canada cannot pick & choose when international law applies. If the rules only matter when it’s convenient, they don’t protect anyone
Cheering the illegal abduction of a foreign head of state and celebrating U.S. control over another country is wrong.
Canada cannot pick & choose when international law applies. If the rules only matter when it’s convenient, they don’t protect anyone
Reposted by Thomas Linner
Trump’s administration has decided the rules no longer apply - U.S. or international law.
Justice does not come from force. It comes from accountability under international law.
Maduro’s repression does not justify these actions and Canada must not tolerate any violations of international law.
Justice does not come from force. It comes from accountability under international law.
Maduro’s repression does not justify these actions and Canada must not tolerate any violations of international law.
January 3, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Trump’s administration has decided the rules no longer apply - U.S. or international law.
Justice does not come from force. It comes from accountability under international law.
Maduro’s repression does not justify these actions and Canada must not tolerate any violations of international law.
Justice does not come from force. It comes from accountability under international law.
Maduro’s repression does not justify these actions and Canada must not tolerate any violations of international law.
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Mark Carney turns off geolocation on phone just in case
Mark Carney turns off geolocation on phone just in case
OTTAWA - This morning, in an unscheduled press statement, the Prime Minister's Office has said that Prime Minister Mark Carney has turned off geolocation services for all his electronic devices "for n...
www.thebeaverton.com
January 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Mark Carney turns off geolocation on phone just in case
I know it’s a Saturday and Heaven forbid we intrude about your rest but . . . any Elbows to be found?
In 2025, one of the first steps we took as Canada’s new government was to cut taxes for the middle class.
This year, millions of Canadians will benefit — helping you keep more of your hard-earned paycheques.
This year, millions of Canadians will benefit — helping you keep more of your hard-earned paycheques.
January 3, 2026 at 5:53 PM
I know it’s a Saturday and Heaven forbid we intrude about your rest but . . . any Elbows to be found?
Hearts and Minds
U.S. oil companies are going to take over Venezuela’s oil fields and industry, President Trump said, declaring that U.S. oil interests will revive oil production in a country with one of the world’s largest reserves.
Live updates: Trump says U.S. will ‘run’ Venezuela; won’t rule out U.S. boots on the ground
President Donald Trump said the United States will control Venezuela for an unspecified period after a U.S. raid captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 3, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Hearts and Minds
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“Elbows up” means Canada standing up for the “rules-based international order” and publicly condemning violations of international law or arbitrary kidnappings of world leaders
January 3, 2026 at 4:38 PM
“Elbows up” means Canada standing up for the “rules-based international order” and publicly condemning violations of international law or arbitrary kidnappings of world leaders
Julius Caesar’s conquests in the Gallic Wars were illegal, under Roman law. But they responded to a sense amongst Romans that Rome had calcified, become smaller - that the Republic had become decadent through interaction with the luxurious East.
What good is an Empire that does not conquer?
What good is an Empire that does not conquer?
January 3, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Julius Caesar’s conquests in the Gallic Wars were illegal, under Roman law. But they responded to a sense amongst Romans that Rome had calcified, become smaller - that the Republic had become decadent through interaction with the luxurious East.
What good is an Empire that does not conquer?
What good is an Empire that does not conquer?
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Le NPD dénonce l’attaque illégale de Trump contre le régime du Vénézuéla. L’Amérique latine n’est ni la propriété, ni le terrain de jeu des USA. Le droit des peuples à l’autodétermination existe tout comme le droit international. Le gouvernement libéral doit défendre ces principes. @npd.ca #NPD
January 3, 2026 at 4:39 PM
The Forever Wars don’t end. That’s kind of the point.
January 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The Forever Wars don’t end. That’s kind of the point.
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I just hope Mamdani can finally bring an end to New Yorkers’ disgusting and archaic habit of emptying their chamber pots out the window without a care for who might be walking below
January 1, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I just hope Mamdani can finally bring an end to New Yorkers’ disgusting and archaic habit of emptying their chamber pots out the window without a care for who might be walking below
In 2026:
Genocide will still be wrong.
Kidnapping children and tearing apart families will still be wrong.
Ignoring ecological collapse will still be suicidal.
The amount of people willing to compose calm, measured prose defending or denying each of the above will still be astounding.
Genocide will still be wrong.
Kidnapping children and tearing apart families will still be wrong.
Ignoring ecological collapse will still be suicidal.
The amount of people willing to compose calm, measured prose defending or denying each of the above will still be astounding.
January 1, 2026 at 9:17 PM
In 2026:
Genocide will still be wrong.
Kidnapping children and tearing apart families will still be wrong.
Ignoring ecological collapse will still be suicidal.
The amount of people willing to compose calm, measured prose defending or denying each of the above will still be astounding.
Genocide will still be wrong.
Kidnapping children and tearing apart families will still be wrong.
Ignoring ecological collapse will still be suicidal.
The amount of people willing to compose calm, measured prose defending or denying each of the above will still be astounding.
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Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
Complete aside, but my feeling is that Gakpo should always play in the centre of the attack.
January 1, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Complete aside, but my feeling is that Gakpo should always play in the centre of the attack.
January 1, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Crazy from Ampadu, that.
January 1, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Crazy from Ampadu, that.
Wirtz just making the wrong choice too often, right now. In his own head?
January 1, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Wirtz just making the wrong choice too often, right now. In his own head?