aphilippas
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-laughs nervously in Ukrainian-
So er, I don't want to be alarmist my Canadian friends but it's not a GREAT sign when the superpower next door starts talking about how the people of a resource rich region of yours yearn for the freedom to join them and suggesting referendums...
So er, I don't want to be alarmist my Canadian friends but it's not a GREAT sign when the superpower next door starts talking about how the people of a resource rich region of yours yearn for the freedom to join them and suggesting referendums...
Bessent pushes Albertan independence from Canada: "Albertans are very independent people. There's a rumor they may have a referendum on whether they want to stay in Canada or not. People are talking. People want sovereignty. They want what the US has got."
January 23, 2026 at 4:27 PM
-laughs nervously in Ukrainian-
So er, I don't want to be alarmist my Canadian friends but it's not a GREAT sign when the superpower next door starts talking about how the people of a resource rich region of yours yearn for the freedom to join them and suggesting referendums...
So er, I don't want to be alarmist my Canadian friends but it's not a GREAT sign when the superpower next door starts talking about how the people of a resource rich region of yours yearn for the freedom to join them and suggesting referendums...
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"'...[A]nybody who wants to separate — the premier included — they can gladly go live in any other country that they wish around the world, but they will not be taking any treaty or inherent lands away with them,' said Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak."
Indigenous chiefs accuse Premier Danielle Smith of stoking Alberta separatism talk | Globalnews.ca
Premier Danielle Smith has said it would be up to Albertans, not her government, to put the separation question on a ballot.
globalnews.ca
January 23, 2026 at 3:54 PM
"'...[A]nybody who wants to separate — the premier included — they can gladly go live in any other country that they wish around the world, but they will not be taking any treaty or inherent lands away with them,' said Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak."
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If you're still on the Nazi child porn site known as X you should really think about getting right with your god
In our conservative estimate, 41 percent of Grok’s images — or 1.8 million — were sexualized depictions of women. Separately, CCDH analyzed how many were sexualized images across genders and ages. Their findings: an estimated 3 million images, including more than 23,000 of children.
January 22, 2026 at 3:49 PM
If you're still on the Nazi child porn site known as X you should really think about getting right with your god
More BQ voters willing to make the ultimate sacrifice than Conservatives. Says something about each of those parties, eh? Regional breakdown of Conservatives would be interesting to see…
“Would you lay down your life for your country” becomes a surprisingly partisan question when it’s asked as a specific plausible instance of needing to lay down your life for your country
January 16, 2026 at 10:57 PM
More BQ voters willing to make the ultimate sacrifice than Conservatives. Says something about each of those parties, eh? Regional breakdown of Conservatives would be interesting to see…
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I won’t lie; this is brilliant.
www.thebeaverton.com/2026/01/lega...
www.thebeaverton.com/2026/01/lega...
Legault resigns to spend more time privately hounding minorities
QUEBEC CITY - Quebec Premier François Legault announced his resignation today, explaining that he plans to bring his famed enthusiasm for attacking basic human rights to the private sector.
www.thebeaverton.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
I won’t lie; this is brilliant.
www.thebeaverton.com/2026/01/lega...
www.thebeaverton.com/2026/01/lega...
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Leonardo DiCaprio has stopped using Wikipedia.
Wikipedia is 25 today.
January 15, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Leonardo DiCaprio has stopped using Wikipedia.
Breadth and scope of articles on BBC makes CBC site look kindergarten-ish.
January 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Breadth and scope of articles on BBC makes CBC site look kindergarten-ish.
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Anyone with a decent-sized following on a social media platform is both a customer and a product for that platform’s owners. Regardless of whether the former Twitter is banned in Canada, I don’t know how federal ministers can in good conscience be either.
January 11, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Anyone with a decent-sized following on a social media platform is both a customer and a product for that platform’s owners. Regardless of whether the former Twitter is banned in Canada, I don’t know how federal ministers can in good conscience be either.
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My kids have read every book, and I am grateful for that
The final Calvin and Hobbes, which appeared in papers 30 years ago today.
December 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
My kids have read every book, and I am grateful for that
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An essential development over the past decade-plus is that the ignorant went from feeling chastened when their ignorance was revealed to banding together and deciding that, actually, they were right. They might disagree at times, but they agreed that ignorance itself was an indicator of trust.
December 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
An essential development over the past decade-plus is that the ignorant went from feeling chastened when their ignorance was revealed to banding together and deciding that, actually, they were right. They might disagree at times, but they agreed that ignorance itself was an indicator of trust.
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« Car la véritable menace qui pèse sur nous n’est pas la présence de femmes voilées dans les écoles, mais l’appauvrissement démocratique qui survient lorsqu’une majorité s’autorise à décider qui mérite d’appartenir à la communauté politique. »
December 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
« Car la véritable menace qui pèse sur nous n’est pas la présence de femmes voilées dans les écoles, mais l’appauvrissement démocratique qui survient lorsqu’une majorité s’autorise à décider qui mérite d’appartenir à la communauté politique. »
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Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to declare herself premier of B.C.
Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to declare herself premier of B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney disagrees with the concept of a premier of one province unilaterally taking over a different province but his hands are tied by his unwillingness to do anything about it.
www.thebeaverton.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Danielle Smith uses notwithstanding clause to declare herself premier of B.C.
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really went dark for the sequel
November 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
really went dark for the sequel
Anyone know PSPP’s handle on Bluesky?Captain Referendum might want to look into this….
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Anyone know PSPP’s handle on Bluesky?Captain Referendum might want to look into this….
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This explains so much about *gestures broadly *
my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
October 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
This explains so much about *gestures broadly *
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
October 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
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Remembering on the great pieces of writing while watching a science show
September 25, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Remembering on the great pieces of writing while watching a science show
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One of these rich dudes invested in a food company with all proceeds going to kids in need. The other started Sundance Institute, boosting the lives of countless artists. Hey modern rich dudes, don't be a typical greedy AI crypto-prick, be like these two.
September 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
One of these rich dudes invested in a food company with all proceeds going to kids in need. The other started Sundance Institute, boosting the lives of countless artists. Hey modern rich dudes, don't be a typical greedy AI crypto-prick, be like these two.
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tyler thorpe is a dick (this is good)
September 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
tyler thorpe is a dick (this is good)
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Thank you on this labor day!!
September 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Thank you on this labor day!!
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