Elisabeth Rybak
@aletterfromamaritimer.substack.com
Writer of A Letter to a Maritimer 🌊✒️ | Insights on politics, news, and life in the Canadian Maritimes. Living with MCAS, POTS, EDS, and Kounis Syndrome..sharing resilience alongside reflection. Mom, grandma, retired entrepreneur, & former Honorary Col.
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We Are Not Negotiating a Ukrainian Peace: Repeated Failures of Emissaries are not Attempts to Reach a Respectable End to War but a Dishonorable Effort to Wear Zelensky Down
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Clarity and Candor. A Must Read.
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Clarity and Candor. A Must Read.
We Are Not Negotiating a Ukrainian Peace: Repeated Failures of Emissaries are not Attempts to Reach a Respectable End to War but a Dishonorable Effort to Wear Zelensky Down
The Steady State | by Bill Piekney
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December 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We Are Not Negotiating a Ukrainian Peace: Repeated Failures of Emissaries are not Attempts to Reach a Respectable End to War but a Dishonorable Effort to Wear Zelensky Down
open.substack.com/pub/steadyst...
Clarity and Candor. A Must Read.
open.substack.com/pub/steadyst...
Clarity and Candor. A Must Read.
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With all this talk of how to end Russias war against Ukraine, and a cease fire, keep this in mind:
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
December 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
With all this talk of how to end Russias war against Ukraine, and a cease fire, keep this in mind:
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
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Ukraine’s cause — freedom, democracy, sovereignty — is Canada’s cause. At this critical juncture, we are reinforcing our support with up to $2.5B in new loan guarantees and other mechanisms to help Ukraine secure a just and lasting peace, and to recover and rebuild.
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
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Prime Minister Carney announces new support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine
Since Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified, full-scale invasion, Canada has provided nearly $22 billion in multifaceted assistance for Ukraine, including over $12 billion in direct financial support – mak...
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December 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Ukraine’s cause — freedom, democracy, sovereignty — is Canada’s cause. At this critical juncture, we are reinforcing our support with up to $2.5B in new loan guarantees and other mechanisms to help Ukraine secure a just and lasting peace, and to recover and rebuild.
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
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🇨🇦 🇺🇦Canada will provide Ukraine 2.5 billion Canadian dollars - funds intended to unlock financing from the IMF, World Bank, and EBRD to begin the reconstruction process. This was announced by Prime Minister Carney.
He also condemned Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv.
Thank you Canada ❤️
He also condemned Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv.
Thank you Canada ❤️
December 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
🇨🇦 🇺🇦Canada will provide Ukraine 2.5 billion Canadian dollars - funds intended to unlock financing from the IMF, World Bank, and EBRD to begin the reconstruction process. This was announced by Prime Minister Carney.
He also condemned Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv.
Thank you Canada ❤️
He also condemned Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv.
Thank you Canada ❤️
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Some inspiration! At SF Bay PSR we are working to safeguard and strengthen democracy: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very
From emancipation to women’s suffrage, civil rights and BLM, mass movement has shaped the arc of US history
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December 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Some inspiration! At SF Bay PSR we are working to safeguard and strengthen democracy: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Cette année, des millions de Canadiens et de Canadiennes ont choisi d’acheter canadien, et grâce à notre nouvelle politique « Achetez canadien », le nouveau gouvernement du Canada a fait de même.
À l'achat de produits canadiens en 2026!
À l'achat de produits canadiens en 2026!
December 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Cette année, des millions de Canadiens et de Canadiennes ont choisi d’acheter canadien, et grâce à notre nouvelle politique « Achetez canadien », le nouveau gouvernement du Canada a fait de même.
À l'achat de produits canadiens en 2026!
À l'achat de produits canadiens en 2026!
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I love the stars/ galaxy beginning of #ItsAWonderfulLife
a star shines brightly in a dark sky
ALT: a star shines brightly in a dark sky
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December 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I love the stars/ galaxy beginning of #ItsAWonderfulLife
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Pretty sure these embassies are always closed on these days but now they’re required to bestow thanks upon great Donald for his limitless blessings
December 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Pretty sure these embassies are always closed on these days but now they’re required to bestow thanks upon great Donald for his limitless blessings
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Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄😏
December 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄😏
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Merry Christmas, Canada.
December 25, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Merry Christmas, Canada.
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If I decided it was too much bother to clean my house so I moved into an igloo in Antarctica for the rest of my life, you'd think I was awful stupid.
Tech bros deciding they'd lose too much profit if they stopped destroying the Earth because they can move to Mars someday is even stupider.
Tech bros deciding they'd lose too much profit if they stopped destroying the Earth because they can move to Mars someday is even stupider.
December 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
If I decided it was too much bother to clean my house so I moved into an igloo in Antarctica for the rest of my life, you'd think I was awful stupid.
Tech bros deciding they'd lose too much profit if they stopped destroying the Earth because they can move to Mars someday is even stupider.
Tech bros deciding they'd lose too much profit if they stopped destroying the Earth because they can move to Mars someday is even stupider.
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My dear people, since ancient times, Ukrainians believed that on Christmas night, the heavens open.
And if you tell them your dream, it will surely come true. Today, we all have one dream. And we have one wish for everyone:
And if you tell them your dream, it will surely come true. Today, we all have one dream. And we have one wish for everyone:
December 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
My dear people, since ancient times, Ukrainians believed that on Christmas night, the heavens open.
And if you tell them your dream, it will surely come true. Today, we all have one dream. And we have one wish for everyone:
And if you tell them your dream, it will surely come true. Today, we all have one dream. And we have one wish for everyone:
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His view on the future is pretty bleak. He thinks much of what public health has achieved in the US will be dismantled:
"We've entered this, like, dark age and it's going to get worse. It is going to get so much worse."
"We've entered this, like, dark age and it's going to get worse. It is going to get so much worse."
December 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
His view on the future is pretty bleak. He thinks much of what public health has achieved in the US will be dismantled:
"We've entered this, like, dark age and it's going to get worse. It is going to get so much worse."
"We've entered this, like, dark age and it's going to get worse. It is going to get so much worse."
Covered bridge in St Martin’s NB, Canada🎄 #coveredbridge
December 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Covered bridge in St Martin’s NB, Canada🎄 #coveredbridge
Shocking depravity.
This could wind up being the most-watched newsmagazine segment in television history!!
Congratulations to the Ellisons and Bari Weiss!!!
Congratulations to the Ellisons and Bari Weiss!!!
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
December 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Shocking depravity.
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“What's happening to CBS is a terrible embarrassment and if execs think they can build shareholder value by avoiding journalism that might offend the Mad King they are about to learn a tough lesson. This is still America and we don’t enjoy bullshit like this.”
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‘I ultimately had to comply’: ‘60 Minutes’ EP faces fallout after Bari Weiss shelves story
CBS News postponed a “60 Minutes” segment about El Salvador’s CECOT prison one day before it was set to air because the Trump administration declined to participate.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
“What's happening to CBS is a terrible embarrassment and if execs think they can build shareholder value by avoiding journalism that might offend the Mad King they are about to learn a tough lesson. This is still America and we don’t enjoy bullshit like this.”
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www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Rachel Maddow had a great opening to her show last night. She showed in Bulguria massive protests lead to it's government to resign.
That's is what needs to happen here. Yes, we had 15 million people show up for the second No Kings. But, we need numbers like 100 million+.
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That's is what needs to happen here. Yes, we had 15 million people show up for the second No Kings. But, we need numbers like 100 million+.
youtu.be/aqm07OUwbgY?...
'Don't feed the pig': For all of his unpopularity, corruption may bring Trump's downfall
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December 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Rachel Maddow had a great opening to her show last night. She showed in Bulguria massive protests lead to it's government to resign.
That's is what needs to happen here. Yes, we had 15 million people show up for the second No Kings. But, we need numbers like 100 million+.
youtu.be/aqm07OUwbgY?...
That's is what needs to happen here. Yes, we had 15 million people show up for the second No Kings. But, we need numbers like 100 million+.
youtu.be/aqm07OUwbgY?...
My thoughts exactly when I listen to excuses from the voting citizens who enable fascist behaviour:
December 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
My thoughts exactly when I listen to excuses from the voting citizens who enable fascist behaviour:
The pace at which the United States is self-immolating is astounding. Europe and Canada are not nearly as weak or naive as the weak AND naive Trump administration thinks.
December 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The pace at which the United States is self-immolating is astounding. Europe and Canada are not nearly as weak or naive as the weak AND naive Trump administration thinks.
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The Mafia gang in charge of the business:
Trump Halts Five Wind Farms Off the East Coast www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/c...
Trump Halts Five Wind Farms Off the East Coast www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/c...
Trump Halts Five Wind Farms Off the East Coast
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December 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The Mafia gang in charge of the business:
Trump Halts Five Wind Farms Off the East Coast www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/c...
Trump Halts Five Wind Farms Off the East Coast www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/c...
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CBS News pulled a segment on Trump administration deportations of Venezuelan immigrants to an El Salvador prison from "60 Minutes," causing staffers and media onlookers to question whether the decision was politically motivated.
"60 Minutes" yanks segment, prompting concerns around editorial independence
President Trump recently complained the show was treating him even worse since Skydance bought CBS's parent company.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:06 AM
CBS News pulled a segment on Trump administration deportations of Venezuelan immigrants to an El Salvador prison from "60 Minutes," causing staffers and media onlookers to question whether the decision was politically motivated.
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You don’t say. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Most Albertans would vote to end public funding of private schools, poll suggests | CBC News
More than half of Alberta adults say they would support eliminating provincial funding for private schools if the issue went to a referendum, a recent survey suggests.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
You don’t say. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...