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Retired educator. Very married. Universal healthcare for people, not insurance companies. Free speech (not hate speech) and democracy. Fight govt corruption and fascism. Workers deserve living wages. No book bans.
Live with joy and fight for human rights.
Live with joy and fight for human rights.
America? Respect?
Trump claims that the world respects the US. It is not among the top 20 most respected countries worldwide. It is currently around 48th and in "most decline."
Canada is #1 in this category for 2025. Switzerland, Norway, Sweden and Australia also hold this spot at different times.
Trump claims that the world respects the US. It is not among the top 20 most respected countries worldwide. It is currently around 48th and in "most decline."
Canada is #1 in this category for 2025. Switzerland, Norway, Sweden and Australia also hold this spot at different times.
December 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
America? Respect?
Trump claims that the world respects the US. It is not among the top 20 most respected countries worldwide. It is currently around 48th and in "most decline."
Canada is #1 in this category for 2025. Switzerland, Norway, Sweden and Australia also hold this spot at different times.
Trump claims that the world respects the US. It is not among the top 20 most respected countries worldwide. It is currently around 48th and in "most decline."
Canada is #1 in this category for 2025. Switzerland, Norway, Sweden and Australia also hold this spot at different times.
C. Gimenez, R senator, member of the armed services committee, stated in an interview with Wolf Blitzer that removing the Venezuelan president, Maduro, would be justified as he had lost the last election but refused to leave power.
Sound familiar?
Isn't that what Trump attempted in Jan 6th?
Sound familiar?
Isn't that what Trump attempted in Jan 6th?
December 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
C. Gimenez, R senator, member of the armed services committee, stated in an interview with Wolf Blitzer that removing the Venezuelan president, Maduro, would be justified as he had lost the last election but refused to leave power.
Sound familiar?
Isn't that what Trump attempted in Jan 6th?
Sound familiar?
Isn't that what Trump attempted in Jan 6th?
Markwayne Mullin, Republican senator, head of the armed forces committee, was interviewed on CNN this morning and tried to justify Trump's pardoning of the ex-president of Honduras serving 45 years for drug trafficking.
But bombing Venezuelan boats is justified.
Quite a spin. Nobody is buying it.
But bombing Venezuelan boats is justified.
Quite a spin. Nobody is buying it.
November 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Markwayne Mullin, Republican senator, head of the armed forces committee, was interviewed on CNN this morning and tried to justify Trump's pardoning of the ex-president of Honduras serving 45 years for drug trafficking.
But bombing Venezuelan boats is justified.
Quite a spin. Nobody is buying it.
But bombing Venezuelan boats is justified.
Quite a spin. Nobody is buying it.
Does the abrupt reversal on releasing the Epstein files make sense? Did Trump give permission and order the reversal?
Decisions made on conviction of conscience?
What are the new tactics to block the Epstein files?
Sealed for investigations into Democrats? National security issues?
Shame.
Decisions made on conviction of conscience?
What are the new tactics to block the Epstein files?
Sealed for investigations into Democrats? National security issues?
Shame.
November 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Does the abrupt reversal on releasing the Epstein files make sense? Did Trump give permission and order the reversal?
Decisions made on conviction of conscience?
What are the new tactics to block the Epstein files?
Sealed for investigations into Democrats? National security issues?
Shame.
Decisions made on conviction of conscience?
What are the new tactics to block the Epstein files?
Sealed for investigations into Democrats? National security issues?
Shame.
America is now a police state. Just watched video of ICE smashing a car window of vehicle with a tire iron.
The agent was masked and unidentified. What kind of country is this? What kind of government is this?
Remember--now "they" are coming for "them." Next "they" will come for you.
The agent was masked and unidentified. What kind of country is this? What kind of government is this?
Remember--now "they" are coming for "them." Next "they" will come for you.
November 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
America is now a police state. Just watched video of ICE smashing a car window of vehicle with a tire iron.
The agent was masked and unidentified. What kind of country is this? What kind of government is this?
Remember--now "they" are coming for "them." Next "they" will come for you.
The agent was masked and unidentified. What kind of country is this? What kind of government is this?
Remember--now "they" are coming for "them." Next "they" will come for you.
Why are Americans not receiving SNAP benefits?
Why are airline flights being cancelled in increasing percentages?
Why is Trump doing everything he can to make the lives of Americans miserable?
Simple: HE WANTS TO ABOLISH THE FILIBUSTER.
HE WANTS ABSOLUTE POWER.
HE HAS NO FUTURE.
Republicans?
Why are airline flights being cancelled in increasing percentages?
Why is Trump doing everything he can to make the lives of Americans miserable?
Simple: HE WANTS TO ABOLISH THE FILIBUSTER.
HE WANTS ABSOLUTE POWER.
HE HAS NO FUTURE.
Republicans?
November 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Why are Americans not receiving SNAP benefits?
Why are airline flights being cancelled in increasing percentages?
Why is Trump doing everything he can to make the lives of Americans miserable?
Simple: HE WANTS TO ABOLISH THE FILIBUSTER.
HE WANTS ABSOLUTE POWER.
HE HAS NO FUTURE.
Republicans?
Why are airline flights being cancelled in increasing percentages?
Why is Trump doing everything he can to make the lives of Americans miserable?
Simple: HE WANTS TO ABOLISH THE FILIBUSTER.
HE WANTS ABSOLUTE POWER.
HE HAS NO FUTURE.
Republicans?
Americans are reaching out to help fellow Americans in danger of going hungry because SNAP benefits are being purposely denied.
Americans are basically kind and caring people.
Why have they elected Republican representatives who are not?
Why do they have a president who delights in cruelty?
🤔
Americans are basically kind and caring people.
Why have they elected Republican representatives who are not?
Why do they have a president who delights in cruelty?
🤔
November 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Americans are reaching out to help fellow Americans in danger of going hungry because SNAP benefits are being purposely denied.
Americans are basically kind and caring people.
Why have they elected Republican representatives who are not?
Why do they have a president who delights in cruelty?
🤔
Americans are basically kind and caring people.
Why have they elected Republican representatives who are not?
Why do they have a president who delights in cruelty?
🤔
Mamdani states he isn't a fan of capitalism.
Capitalism isn't America's big problem--rather it is greed supported by election spending and disclosure laws that invite corruption and "buying" favour. Just look at the big techs who fawn over Trump. Oh, lack of character figures in the mix as well.
Capitalism isn't America's big problem--rather it is greed supported by election spending and disclosure laws that invite corruption and "buying" favour. Just look at the big techs who fawn over Trump. Oh, lack of character figures in the mix as well.
November 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Mamdani states he isn't a fan of capitalism.
Capitalism isn't America's big problem--rather it is greed supported by election spending and disclosure laws that invite corruption and "buying" favour. Just look at the big techs who fawn over Trump. Oh, lack of character figures in the mix as well.
Capitalism isn't America's big problem--rather it is greed supported by election spending and disclosure laws that invite corruption and "buying" favour. Just look at the big techs who fawn over Trump. Oh, lack of character figures in the mix as well.
Canadian values
They sit next to me in the clinic waiting room. Mom to 10ish daughter, "That's a sexist comment. Nurses can be boys or girls. Jobs don't have genders."
I glance at Mom's 4 coloured hair and large floral stud in her nose. Doesn't look like me, but is like me in important ways.
They sit next to me in the clinic waiting room. Mom to 10ish daughter, "That's a sexist comment. Nurses can be boys or girls. Jobs don't have genders."
I glance at Mom's 4 coloured hair and large floral stud in her nose. Doesn't look like me, but is like me in important ways.
November 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Canadian values
They sit next to me in the clinic waiting room. Mom to 10ish daughter, "That's a sexist comment. Nurses can be boys or girls. Jobs don't have genders."
I glance at Mom's 4 coloured hair and large floral stud in her nose. Doesn't look like me, but is like me in important ways.
They sit next to me in the clinic waiting room. Mom to 10ish daughter, "That's a sexist comment. Nurses can be boys or girls. Jobs don't have genders."
I glance at Mom's 4 coloured hair and large floral stud in her nose. Doesn't look like me, but is like me in important ways.
🇨🇦 Canada-- a country for people.
A diverse array of people sit in the waiting room of the clinic.
The sign over the registration desk: Please have your medicare card ready. This is Canada. All citizens have a government issued card that gives them access to health care.
No premiums required.
A diverse array of people sit in the waiting room of the clinic.
The sign over the registration desk: Please have your medicare card ready. This is Canada. All citizens have a government issued card that gives them access to health care.
No premiums required.
November 4, 2025 at 3:34 AM
🇨🇦 Canada-- a country for people.
A diverse array of people sit in the waiting room of the clinic.
The sign over the registration desk: Please have your medicare card ready. This is Canada. All citizens have a government issued card that gives them access to health care.
No premiums required.
A diverse array of people sit in the waiting room of the clinic.
The sign over the registration desk: Please have your medicare card ready. This is Canada. All citizens have a government issued card that gives them access to health care.
No premiums required.
Is Canada the only country that doesn't plant big smooches on Trump's voluminous behind?
It is absolutely unbelievable to watch the Asian leaders fawn over Trump. Humiliating.
There is a difference between showing respect for a country's leaders and pandering to a narcissistic toddler.
It is absolutely unbelievable to watch the Asian leaders fawn over Trump. Humiliating.
There is a difference between showing respect for a country's leaders and pandering to a narcissistic toddler.
October 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Is Canada the only country that doesn't plant big smooches on Trump's voluminous behind?
It is absolutely unbelievable to watch the Asian leaders fawn over Trump. Humiliating.
There is a difference between showing respect for a country's leaders and pandering to a narcissistic toddler.
It is absolutely unbelievable to watch the Asian leaders fawn over Trump. Humiliating.
There is a difference between showing respect for a country's leaders and pandering to a narcissistic toddler.
Why is Trump so upset with the ad featuring Ronald Regan's tariff position?
Well, to quote a famous American actor in a favourite American movie, in the same tone,
"YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!
Well, to quote a famous American actor in a favourite American movie, in the same tone,
"YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!
October 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Why is Trump so upset with the ad featuring Ronald Regan's tariff position?
Well, to quote a famous American actor in a favourite American movie, in the same tone,
"YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!
Well, to quote a famous American actor in a favourite American movie, in the same tone,
"YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!
Republican promises don't carry much weight or "promise."
Hold tight to your demands for better access to health care, Democrats. You are America's only hope.
Hold tight to your demands for better access to health care, Democrats. You are America's only hope.
October 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Republican promises don't carry much weight or "promise."
Hold tight to your demands for better access to health care, Democrats. You are America's only hope.
Hold tight to your demands for better access to health care, Democrats. You are America's only hope.
Hey Republicans! Show up in Washington and talk. You had months to negotiate and you refused. That is why there is this mess. No more stalling.
You can do something about this. Show up and work at least one more day.
You can do something about this. Show up and work at least one more day.
October 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Hey Republicans! Show up in Washington and talk. You had months to negotiate and you refused. That is why there is this mess. No more stalling.
You can do something about this. Show up and work at least one more day.
You can do something about this. Show up and work at least one more day.
It is difficult to reason or negotiate with those with those who lie and misrepresent.
Whenever Trump needs to justify something, he simply pulls some "fact" or "statistic" out of his voluminous behind (he has admitted this on occasion).
Republicans have followed their leader.
Whenever Trump needs to justify something, he simply pulls some "fact" or "statistic" out of his voluminous behind (he has admitted this on occasion).
Republicans have followed their leader.
October 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
It is difficult to reason or negotiate with those with those who lie and misrepresent.
Whenever Trump needs to justify something, he simply pulls some "fact" or "statistic" out of his voluminous behind (he has admitted this on occasion).
Republicans have followed their leader.
Whenever Trump needs to justify something, he simply pulls some "fact" or "statistic" out of his voluminous behind (he has admitted this on occasion).
Republicans have followed their leader.
Okay, CNN. We respect your reporting, but Canada's elected leader is a prime minister, not a president.
Ontario is pronounced On-tair-e-o, not tar as the second syllable.
It's true--Americans don't know a lot about their northern neighbours. But CNN--a news media--come on. (Canadian expression)
Ontario is pronounced On-tair-e-o, not tar as the second syllable.
It's true--Americans don't know a lot about their northern neighbours. But CNN--a news media--come on. (Canadian expression)
October 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Okay, CNN. We respect your reporting, but Canada's elected leader is a prime minister, not a president.
Ontario is pronounced On-tair-e-o, not tar as the second syllable.
It's true--Americans don't know a lot about their northern neighbours. But CNN--a news media--come on. (Canadian expression)
Ontario is pronounced On-tair-e-o, not tar as the second syllable.
It's true--Americans don't know a lot about their northern neighbours. But CNN--a news media--come on. (Canadian expression)
China is eating America's lunch when it comes to generating power.
China's is building 74% of new the world's new sustainable power projects.
The US? 6% Trump has now cancelled funding for several wind and solar projects already designated or under way.
A candlelit ballroom? Very 1800s.
China's is building 74% of new the world's new sustainable power projects.
The US? 6% Trump has now cancelled funding for several wind and solar projects already designated or under way.
A candlelit ballroom? Very 1800s.
October 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
China is eating America's lunch when it comes to generating power.
China's is building 74% of new the world's new sustainable power projects.
The US? 6% Trump has now cancelled funding for several wind and solar projects already designated or under way.
A candlelit ballroom? Very 1800s.
China's is building 74% of new the world's new sustainable power projects.
The US? 6% Trump has now cancelled funding for several wind and solar projects already designated or under way.
A candlelit ballroom? Very 1800s.
Trump may lose the country in the meantime. He needs the central part of the US to maintain his hold on the country.
Republicans may have difficulty getting re-elected if they continue to deny citizens affordable health care and abandon farmers.
What will be the breaking point?
Epstein files?
Republicans may have difficulty getting re-elected if they continue to deny citizens affordable health care and abandon farmers.
What will be the breaking point?
Epstein files?
October 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Trump may lose the country in the meantime. He needs the central part of the US to maintain his hold on the country.
Republicans may have difficulty getting re-elected if they continue to deny citizens affordable health care and abandon farmers.
What will be the breaking point?
Epstein files?
Republicans may have difficulty getting re-elected if they continue to deny citizens affordable health care and abandon farmers.
What will be the breaking point?
Epstein files?
3. Trump has planned to end trade talks with Canada for a long time. He merely waits for some pretext to pretend he ha some justification for his actions.
4. Trump wants the Canadian economy to fail. He stated it just a few months ago.
5. Economic warfare is his plan to take over Canada.
4. Trump wants the Canadian economy to fail. He stated it just a few months ago.
5. Economic warfare is his plan to take over Canada.
October 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
3. Trump has planned to end trade talks with Canada for a long time. He merely waits for some pretext to pretend he ha some justification for his actions.
4. Trump wants the Canadian economy to fail. He stated it just a few months ago.
5. Economic warfare is his plan to take over Canada.
4. Trump wants the Canadian economy to fail. He stated it just a few months ago.
5. Economic warfare is his plan to take over Canada.
Trump ends trade talks due to "Canada trying to illegally influence the Supreme Court in upcoming tariff decision."
Ludicrous.
1. The US Supreme Court was bought and paid for a long time ago.
2. Canada used a part of Regan's actual speech to make their point. We don't lie as Trump always does.
Ludicrous.
1. The US Supreme Court was bought and paid for a long time ago.
2. Canada used a part of Regan's actual speech to make their point. We don't lie as Trump always does.
October 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Trump ends trade talks due to "Canada trying to illegally influence the Supreme Court in upcoming tariff decision."
Ludicrous.
1. The US Supreme Court was bought and paid for a long time ago.
2. Canada used a part of Regan's actual speech to make their point. We don't lie as Trump always does.
Ludicrous.
1. The US Supreme Court was bought and paid for a long time ago.
2. Canada used a part of Regan's actual speech to make their point. We don't lie as Trump always does.
As Americans view the rubble of what used to be the east wing, they need to remember that this is merely the physical manifestation of the destruction of American democracy.
Trump has taken a wrecking ball to the DOJ, the rule of law and the constitution. These were historical treasures as well.
Trump has taken a wrecking ball to the DOJ, the rule of law and the constitution. These were historical treasures as well.
October 24, 2025 at 12:18 AM
As Americans view the rubble of what used to be the east wing, they need to remember that this is merely the physical manifestation of the destruction of American democracy.
Trump has taken a wrecking ball to the DOJ, the rule of law and the constitution. These were historical treasures as well.
Trump has taken a wrecking ball to the DOJ, the rule of law and the constitution. These were historical treasures as well.
Americans deserve universal health care. All G7 countries (and many others) have it.
It should not be run by insurance companies for profit.
It is not communism, marxism or communism. It is a human right for every citizen of the richest country in the world.
Greed should not top human rights.
It should not be run by insurance companies for profit.
It is not communism, marxism or communism. It is a human right for every citizen of the richest country in the world.
Greed should not top human rights.
October 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Americans deserve universal health care. All G7 countries (and many others) have it.
It should not be run by insurance companies for profit.
It is not communism, marxism or communism. It is a human right for every citizen of the richest country in the world.
Greed should not top human rights.
It should not be run by insurance companies for profit.
It is not communism, marxism or communism. It is a human right for every citizen of the richest country in the world.
Greed should not top human rights.
Frank Luntz is a Republican. How dare he go on CNN and pose as non-partisan. Have your point of view, but declare who you are politically.
Typical Republican misrepresentation.
Typical Republican misrepresentation.
October 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Frank Luntz is a Republican. How dare he go on CNN and pose as non-partisan. Have your point of view, but declare who you are politically.
Typical Republican misrepresentation.
Typical Republican misrepresentation.
What action can you take?
If your representative in congress is a Republican, you can express your authentic concerns and dissatisfaction. Find out your congress person's phone number and share it with ten other people. Call. Call again.
If getting re-elected is their concern, make it your concern
If your representative in congress is a Republican, you can express your authentic concerns and dissatisfaction. Find out your congress person's phone number and share it with ten other people. Call. Call again.
If getting re-elected is their concern, make it your concern
October 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
What action can you take?
If your representative in congress is a Republican, you can express your authentic concerns and dissatisfaction. Find out your congress person's phone number and share it with ten other people. Call. Call again.
If getting re-elected is their concern, make it your concern
If your representative in congress is a Republican, you can express your authentic concerns and dissatisfaction. Find out your congress person's phone number and share it with ten other people. Call. Call again.
If getting re-elected is their concern, make it your concern
The wrecking ball destroying the east wing of the White House is sad and unjustifiable.
It is the physical manifestation of what Trump and the Republican part is doing to American democracy and the rule of law in this country.
Can either be rebuilt?
It is the physical manifestation of what Trump and the Republican part is doing to American democracy and the rule of law in this country.
Can either be rebuilt?
October 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The wrecking ball destroying the east wing of the White House is sad and unjustifiable.
It is the physical manifestation of what Trump and the Republican part is doing to American democracy and the rule of law in this country.
Can either be rebuilt?
It is the physical manifestation of what Trump and the Republican part is doing to American democracy and the rule of law in this country.
Can either be rebuilt?