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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 2h

Are these “war zones” worse than that time conservative protesters shut-down Canada’s Government and crippled international trade?

Does PP suggest invoking the Emergency Measures Act? 🤔

This is as hypocritical as Trump’s selective national guard use.

Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 6h

That’s why they’re hustling to consolidate power.

Venezuela isn’t that into Maduro, and Cuba isn’t that into Raul. There comes a point when popularity no longer matters, because there is no alternative.

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MS Kohut @mskohut.bsky.social · 3d

Green Frogs & Other Inflatables UNITE

A quote from John Lennon that says “ when it gets down to having to use then you are playing the system’s game The establishment will irritate you - pull your beard, flick your face - to make you fight. because once they’ve got you violent, then they know how to handle you the only thing they don’t know how to handle is non-violence and humor.

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 9h

And Japanese, and Korean.

Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 12h

“The Palestinian leader has been held in solitary confinement since the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, which ignited the Gaza war. Barghouti is a member of the Fatah party, a bitter rival of Hamas.”

Torturing the opposition leader is all you need to know about Israel’s real plans for peace

Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 1d

Palestine’s most popular leader, Marwan Barghouti, was beaten unconscious and has his ribs broken by Israeli prison guards and his family fears for his life, his son has said, citing evidence given by former Palestinian detainees released this week as part of the ceasefire deal.

Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti assaulted by Israeli prison guards, son says

Family fears for 66-year-old’s life after assault while he was being transferred between prisons

www.theguardian.com

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 14h

Delivery trucks are suitable for their purpose and are used appropriately. Online shopping has delivery trucks replacing many individual two-way car trips to the shops for one item. Nice these are made in Ontario.

It’s the empty vanity vehicles that are taking unfair advantage of free public space.

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 23h

The prospect of a “President Vance” is an argument against the impeachment of Trump.

This rumour makes the prospects for an impeachment triggered MAGA collapse more favourable.

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 23h

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

Weird. No bees. 🐝

Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

Canada’s auto pact with the US is the only reason Chinese EV are shut out. China’s canola tariffs are would be lifted if we dropped our trade blocks to them.

Only thing stopping Canada from Chinese EVs is the auto pact which the United States no longer honours.

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

And liquidate their Canadian plants to willing manufacturers.

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

Yellow tie?
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 1d

President Trump says he is recommending San Francisco as the next city for a federal crime crackdown, with the support of government officials.

Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

I propose a provincial sales tax, … specifically earmarked for healthcare. This way, Alberta isn’t getting ALL of its revenue from oil, and spending most of its revenue on oil.

Like every other province

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

Source?

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

This is an opportunity for Canada to unburden itself from the gigantic American automobile trend. Half of the current surge in traffic congestion is driven by unreasonable vehicle size.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

A precondition for Republics to transition to autocracies is the politicization of the military. It is why the political & military leaders of the country have been so vigilant to keep partisanship away from it. But this admin is dismantling that concept. www.cnn.com/2025/10/15/p...

How the Pentagon sidelined lawyers while testing the legal limits of military action | CNN Politics

For weeks earlier this year, the Army’s top uniformed lawyer had been raising legal concerns inside the Pentagon about some of the new policies being rolled out dictating how the military can be used ...

www.cnn.com

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

european-security.com/the-cesspool...

Cesspool and Chaos: the Russian Connection in the Epstein Affair - European Security

In this explosive article, French historian Françoise Thom highlights the close relationship between the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and the father of his accomplice Ghislaine, Robert Maxwell, the ...

european-security.com

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

They certainly have them, and without Trump redacted.

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

Doug Ford, because he worships cars.

Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

This is an opportunity for Canada to unburden itself from the gigantic American automobile trend. Half of the current surge in traffic congestion is driven by unreasonable vehicle size.

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

Everyone should strike Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Fiat off their shopping lists.

Has there been anything positive from Ford or GM? Or should Canada just go all-in with Japanese, Korean and European brands who invest in Canadian production?

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings is on a Saturday, which is probably best for turnout.

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

America has never has a 3.5% turnout for a protest.

Italy did it a few weeks back, to support Gaza. Not even domestic politics.

Americans need to become politically aware, or continue suffering like sheep.

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

3.5% rule says otherwise.

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Wiarton Willy @wiartonwilly.bsky.social · 1d

Sending one government force after another government force initiates the hot civil war Trump is spoiling for.

Show up to a No Kings protest

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/3.5%25_...

3.5% rule - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

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