Burke Sponsa
@burkieboy.bsky.social
Vancouver resident. Democracy vigilant. Lousy duck.
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This week's column is about something that's arguably more important than anything in the news, crucial as some of the other issues are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This week's column is about something that's arguably more important than anything in the news, crucial as some of the other issues are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Comics retailing legend Greg Ketter standing up to ICE in Minneapolis. Yes, that's tear gas. He's 70 years old.
January 25, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Comics retailing legend Greg Ketter standing up to ICE in Minneapolis. Yes, that's tear gas. He's 70 years old.
I've been whining on Bluesky too much. There comes a time where you have to unsubscribe, disconnect, and find a way to preserve your soul from the disasters of the world and those that would intentionally steer you towards rage.
January 23, 2026 at 1:53 AM
I've been whining on Bluesky too much. There comes a time where you have to unsubscribe, disconnect, and find a way to preserve your soul from the disasters of the world and those that would intentionally steer you towards rage.
I have my issues with Carney, as others probably do, but this speech was the first deep breath of fresh air in too long. No nuance or capitulation. Finally, an honest discussion. Transcript here:
Carney’s Message to the World: The Rules No Longer Protect You | The Walrus
In a blunt Davos address, the prime minister warns middle powers must prepare for a harsher geopolitical reality
thewalrus.ca
January 21, 2026 at 12:11 AM
I have my issues with Carney, as others probably do, but this speech was the first deep breath of fresh air in too long. No nuance or capitulation. Finally, an honest discussion. Transcript here:
This image is straight from the government of Canada website. NATO and Canadian Forces in partnership. To see Canada’s name missing from the list of tariff targets is an embarrassment. Be on the right side of history, Carney.
January 18, 2026 at 6:19 PM
This image is straight from the government of Canada website. NATO and Canadian Forces in partnership. To see Canada’s name missing from the list of tariff targets is an embarrassment. Be on the right side of history, Carney.
There is definitely a tone shift at #CBC towards critical coverage of the Trump administration. I do appreciate this Stechyson article, even if they refuse to outright call out fascism. Serve the people CBC. Call out fascism.
'Wine moms' are being blamed for the ICE protests. We've heard this one before | CBC News
Fox News posted a column on Sunday singling out "organized gangs of wine moms" for Renee Good's death at the hands of ICE agents. It's part of what experts say is a bigger, concerning and familiar cha...
www.cbc.ca
January 16, 2026 at 1:19 AM
There is definitely a tone shift at #CBC towards critical coverage of the Trump administration. I do appreciate this Stechyson article, even if they refuse to outright call out fascism. Serve the people CBC. Call out fascism.
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Every person on Bluesky should know:
* Every post on Bluesky is PUBLIC forever
* Every post on Bluesky is archived by ICE, NSA, and many other agencies
* Even if you delete a post, it’s already been captured
* Judges don’t care if you were “kidding” or being ironic
www.404media.co/the-200-site...
* Every post on Bluesky is PUBLIC forever
* Every post on Bluesky is archived by ICE, NSA, and many other agencies
* Even if you delete a post, it’s already been captured
* Judges don’t care if you were “kidding” or being ironic
www.404media.co/the-200-site...
March 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Every person on Bluesky should know:
* Every post on Bluesky is PUBLIC forever
* Every post on Bluesky is archived by ICE, NSA, and many other agencies
* Even if you delete a post, it’s already been captured
* Judges don’t care if you were “kidding” or being ironic
www.404media.co/the-200-site...
* Every post on Bluesky is PUBLIC forever
* Every post on Bluesky is archived by ICE, NSA, and many other agencies
* Even if you delete a post, it’s already been captured
* Judges don’t care if you were “kidding” or being ironic
www.404media.co/the-200-site...
As I watch America mourn for that mother, I ask: how many people have to die? How many innocents will be killed before Americans take real action?
January 8, 2026 at 3:28 PM
As I watch America mourn for that mother, I ask: how many people have to die? How many innocents will be killed before Americans take real action?
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NATO is dead. Let's stop pretending. Canada and Europe have a decision to make - whether we will stand together or give in to the Trump/Putin axis of evil.
It's time to draw the line in Greenland and push the gangsters back.
It's time to draw the line in Greenland and push the gangsters back.
January 8, 2026 at 1:06 AM
NATO is dead. Let's stop pretending. Canada and Europe have a decision to make - whether we will stand together or give in to the Trump/Putin axis of evil.
It's time to draw the line in Greenland and push the gangsters back.
It's time to draw the line in Greenland and push the gangsters back.
Today I recognize that I am grateful for Blue Sky. It's not perfect, and its owners make dumb decisions, but it is better than the current state of Twitter, and for that I am thankful.
January 7, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Today I recognize that I am grateful for Blue Sky. It's not perfect, and its owners make dumb decisions, but it is better than the current state of Twitter, and for that I am thankful.
I'm thinking about how shock value is a domineering feature of social media. The current radicalization of political parties, and individuals, is entirely a consequence of social media exposure. Legacy media was once a partial filter for extreme and offensive opinions, dictating a careful decorum.
January 7, 2026 at 2:23 PM
I'm thinking about how shock value is a domineering feature of social media. The current radicalization of political parties, and individuals, is entirely a consequence of social media exposure. Legacy media was once a partial filter for extreme and offensive opinions, dictating a careful decorum.
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And here’s @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social on America’s “long Lord of the Flies moment.” A must-read on the dangers of indecency, grift, and the failure of imagination to see what’s plainly happening: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
The Triumph of Indecency
Or, the importance of being appalled
www.theatlantic.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:53 AM
And here’s @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social on America’s “long Lord of the Flies moment.” A must-read on the dangers of indecency, grift, and the failure of imagination to see what’s plainly happening: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
Very awesome that America is working towards circumventing the Canadian oil market and economically strangling our country AND the CPC and Pierre Poilievre are cheering them on the entire way. Very Conservative. So concerned for our economy. 🙄
January 7, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Very awesome that America is working towards circumventing the Canadian oil market and economically strangling our country AND the CPC and Pierre Poilievre are cheering them on the entire way. Very Conservative. So concerned for our economy. 🙄
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BBC journalists have been banned from describing the kidnapped Venezuelan leader as having been kidnapped.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
January 5, 2026 at 1:19 PM
BBC journalists have been banned from describing the kidnapped Venezuelan leader as having been kidnapped.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
The BBC News Editor has sent this to BBC journalists.
Europe fails to acknowledge that #NATO is already dead and world order is over. The US is an unreliable partner that will only further its own interests in a crisis. The America that the founding fathers knew is dead. Americans don't even understand the monster that they have created.
January 6, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Europe fails to acknowledge that #NATO is already dead and world order is over. The US is an unreliable partner that will only further its own interests in a crisis. The America that the founding fathers knew is dead. Americans don't even understand the monster that they have created.
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With headlines like this, it’s probably a good time to support independent journalism!
Here’s mine, if you’re so inclined:
rachelgilmore.substack.com
patreon.com/RachelGilmore
Here’s mine, if you’re so inclined:
rachelgilmore.substack.com
patreon.com/RachelGilmore
January 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
With headlines like this, it’s probably a good time to support independent journalism!
Here’s mine, if you’re so inclined:
rachelgilmore.substack.com
patreon.com/RachelGilmore
Here’s mine, if you’re so inclined:
rachelgilmore.substack.com
patreon.com/RachelGilmore
Venezuela today. Canada tomorrow.
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January 3, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Venezuela today. Canada tomorrow.
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If you think for a second that resources in #Canada are untouchable and that the US wouldn’t try to seize them, you are in complete delusion. We are still under constant threat. Enough diplomatic capitulation. We’re next. #elbowsup
U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuela, Trump says | CBC News
The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, ratcheting up tensions with Caracas in a move that also raised oil prices.
www.cbc.ca
December 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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I'm old.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 AM
I'm old.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
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patton oswalt has been suspended from bluesky for saying that megyn kelly should be fed to a woodchipper for justifying the sexual abuse of minors
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
patton oswalt has been suspended from bluesky for saying that megyn kelly should be fed to a woodchipper for justifying the sexual abuse of minors
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Some asked me recently if I’m ever affected by negative comments online.
While my answer was no, not at all. It got me thinking, why doesn’t it affect me?
Maybe the answer lies with the Lotus Flower 🪷.
While my answer was no, not at all. It got me thinking, why doesn’t it affect me?
Maybe the answer lies with the Lotus Flower 🪷.
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Some asked me recently if I’m ever affected by negative comments online.
While my answer was no, not at all. It got me thinking, why doesn’t it affect me?
Maybe the answer lies with the Lotus Flower 🪷.
While my answer was no, not at all. It got me thinking, why doesn’t it affect me?
Maybe the answer lies with the Lotus Flower 🪷.
Yamamoto was an absolute monster.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the 2025 World Series MVP 🏆
He joins Hideki Matsui (2009) as the only Japanese-born winners of the award.
He joins Hideki Matsui (2009) as the only Japanese-born winners of the award.
November 2, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Yamamoto was an absolute monster.
Incredible year for the #TorontoBlueJays. Incredible World Series run. It was incredible to watch them play and fight so hard through regular season to become this amazing team. Loved it every step of the way.
November 2, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Incredible year for the #TorontoBlueJays. Incredible World Series run. It was incredible to watch them play and fight so hard through regular season to become this amazing team. Loved it every step of the way.
Been watching the Jays all year. Managed to see them live in April. This is a run for the history books. Great team. Great year. Great baseball!!
October 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Been watching the Jays all year. Managed to see them live in April. This is a run for the history books. Great team. Great year. Great baseball!!