George Phillips
@c0ndu17.bsky.social
Developer, walker, generally loud. 😅
Trying to think in graphs… whatever that means
Trying to think in graphs… whatever that means
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Carney:
"In a time of rising populism and ethnic nationalism, Canada can show how diversity is a strength, not a weakness... Canada can't solve all the world's problems. But we can show that another way is possible. That the arc of history isn't destined to be warped toward authoritarianism".
"In a time of rising populism and ethnic nationalism, Canada can show how diversity is a strength, not a weakness... Canada can't solve all the world's problems. But we can show that another way is possible. That the arc of history isn't destined to be warped toward authoritarianism".
January 22, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Carney:
"In a time of rising populism and ethnic nationalism, Canada can show how diversity is a strength, not a weakness... Canada can't solve all the world's problems. But we can show that another way is possible. That the arc of history isn't destined to be warped toward authoritarianism".
"In a time of rising populism and ethnic nationalism, Canada can show how diversity is a strength, not a weakness... Canada can't solve all the world's problems. But we can show that another way is possible. That the arc of history isn't destined to be warped toward authoritarianism".
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Trump on NATO:
"The problem with NATO is that we'll be there for them 100% but I'm not sure that they'd be there for us, if we gave them the call".
We did get the call on 9/11. 26 NATO members sent troops to defend the US. Hundreds died doing so. It was the only time Article 5 has been activated.
"The problem with NATO is that we'll be there for them 100% but I'm not sure that they'd be there for us, if we gave them the call".
We did get the call on 9/11. 26 NATO members sent troops to defend the US. Hundreds died doing so. It was the only time Article 5 has been activated.
January 21, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Trump on NATO:
"The problem with NATO is that we'll be there for them 100% but I'm not sure that they'd be there for us, if we gave them the call".
We did get the call on 9/11. 26 NATO members sent troops to defend the US. Hundreds died doing so. It was the only time Article 5 has been activated.
"The problem with NATO is that we'll be there for them 100% but I'm not sure that they'd be there for us, if we gave them the call".
We did get the call on 9/11. 26 NATO members sent troops to defend the US. Hundreds died doing so. It was the only time Article 5 has been activated.
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Canada has what the world wants — and in this era of profound change, we’re a strong, reliable partner with ambition to build.
At the World Economic Forum, I met with business leaders from across sectors and nations who want to build with us.
At the World Economic Forum, I met with business leaders from across sectors and nations who want to build with us.
January 21, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Canada has what the world wants — and in this era of profound change, we’re a strong, reliable partner with ambition to build.
At the World Economic Forum, I met with business leaders from across sectors and nations who want to build with us.
At the World Economic Forum, I met with business leaders from across sectors and nations who want to build with us.
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As great powers abandon rules and values for their own interests, middle powers like Canada have a choice: compete with each other for favour or act together with impact.
January 21, 2026 at 8:59 PM
As great powers abandon rules and values for their own interests, middle powers like Canada have a choice: compete with each other for favour or act together with impact.
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🚨HOLY CRAP. An ICE whistleblower just revealed a secret memo authorizing ICE officers to break into homes without a judicial warrant, which DHS's own legal training materials say is unconstitutional!
ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth and private conversation.
ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth and private conversation.
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
🚨HOLY CRAP. An ICE whistleblower just revealed a secret memo authorizing ICE officers to break into homes without a judicial warrant, which DHS's own legal training materials say is unconstitutional!
ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth and private conversation.
ICE then hid the memo from the public, passing it along by word of mouth and private conversation.
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A Cuban detainee’s death at an El Paso federal immigration detention center was ruled a homicide Wednesday, with the medical examiner finding he was suffocated while restrained, contradicting immigration officials’ claim that he died by suicide.
El Paso medical examiner rules death in ICE camp a homicide
Immigration officials initially said the 55-year-old Cuban detainee died of “medical distress” but later changed the cause to suicide. The medical examiner ruled he was suffocated while being restrain...
www.texastribune.org
January 22, 2026 at 12:34 AM
A Cuban detainee’s death at an El Paso federal immigration detention center was ruled a homicide Wednesday, with the medical examiner finding he was suffocated while restrained, contradicting immigration officials’ claim that he died by suicide.
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state-sponsored child trafficking
This picture making the rounds on reddit, Columbia Heights. I'm not OK.
January 21, 2026 at 11:25 PM
state-sponsored child trafficking
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Commentary: The U.K. should ask for more than increased trade and investment for okaying China's massive London embassy; it should ask for the release of its British citizen.
Fair trade: Jimmy Lai’s freedom for China’s very big U.K. Embassy
China will take over the Royal Mint building next to the historic Tower of London and spend over $1 billion building out its largest embassy in Europe.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Commentary: The U.K. should ask for more than increased trade and investment for okaying China's massive London embassy; it should ask for the release of its British citizen.
www.youtube.com/live/dE981Z_...
Few people have the platform and the willing to take a principled stand, cut through the noise, and speak truth to power.
The conflict being forced now will be used as the basis of the next, and so on.
There is always another option.
Thank you #MarkCarney.
Few people have the platform and the willing to take a principled stand, cut through the noise, and speak truth to power.
The conflict being forced now will be used as the basis of the next, and so on.
There is always another option.
Thank you #MarkCarney.
Davos LIVE: Canadian PM Mark Carney speaks at World Economic Forum
YouTube video by Associated Press
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:38 PM
www.youtube.com/live/dE981Z_...
Few people have the platform and the willing to take a principled stand, cut through the noise, and speak truth to power.
The conflict being forced now will be used as the basis of the next, and so on.
There is always another option.
Thank you #MarkCarney.
Few people have the platform and the willing to take a principled stand, cut through the noise, and speak truth to power.
The conflict being forced now will be used as the basis of the next, and so on.
There is always another option.
Thank you #MarkCarney.
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🔹 “Zelenskyy is a tough, stubborn leader who stands his ground, speaks openly, and knows exactly how to handle the media” – Keith Kellogg.
📹 ITV News
📹 ITV News
January 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM
🔹 “Zelenskyy is a tough, stubborn leader who stands his ground, speaks openly, and knows exactly how to handle the media” – Keith Kellogg.
📹 ITV News
📹 ITV News
emersoncentral.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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Driving didn’t “naturally” become inevitable. We designed a society that make driving inevitable in most places. We can design something different
September 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Driving didn’t “naturally” become inevitable. We designed a society that make driving inevitable in most places. We can design something different
Air traffic control system probably installed a dodgy VPN over the weekend.
July 31, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Air traffic control system probably installed a dodgy VPN over the weekend.
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Reminder that you can and should still sign this petition demanding the repeal of the Online Safety Act. A huge example of government overreach which can and will be used to persecute minorities, especially LGBTQ people under the guise of "child safety" petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Petition: Repeal the Online Safety Act
We want the Government to repeal the Online Safety act.
petition.parliament.uk
July 29, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Reminder that you can and should still sign this petition demanding the repeal of the Online Safety Act. A huge example of government overreach which can and will be used to persecute minorities, especially LGBTQ people under the guise of "child safety" petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
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Sagan made a prediction in his 1995 book about the economy, ignorance, public interest, and the dumbing down of America.
April 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Sagan made a prediction in his 1995 book about the economy, ignorance, public interest, and the dumbing down of America.
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Right Now, most of the American can relate to this message from the 90's.
April 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Right Now, most of the American can relate to this message from the 90's.
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Official abuse of state security has always been bad, now it's horrifying
Official abuse of state security has always been bad, now it's horrifying
UK holds onto oversight by a whisker, but it's utterly barefaced on the other side of the pond
Opinion The UK government's attempts to worm into Apple's core end-to-end encryption were set back last week when the country's Home Office failed in its bid to keep them secret on national security grounds.…
dlvr.it
April 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Official abuse of state security has always been bad, now it's horrifying
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A trade deficit doesn’t mean the U.S. is losing money. It simply means foreigners are sending the U.S. more goods than the U.S. is sending them. Americans get cheap goods, and sell foreigners financial assets, like bonds and tech company stocks. An economist explains: buff.ly/hCNvBzc
April 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
A trade deficit doesn’t mean the U.S. is losing money. It simply means foreigners are sending the U.S. more goods than the U.S. is sending them. Americans get cheap goods, and sell foreigners financial assets, like bonds and tech company stocks. An economist explains: buff.ly/hCNvBzc
Why do we rarely elect leaders who have at least historically shown empathy? codify cabinet experience. Whatever your feelings re Keir Starmer, he was a top Human Rights lawyer. I feel like some form of caring about people/humanity, should be requirement, no?
April 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Why do we rarely elect leaders who have at least historically shown empathy? codify cabinet experience. Whatever your feelings re Keir Starmer, he was a top Human Rights lawyer. I feel like some form of caring about people/humanity, should be requirement, no?
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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The president is trying to illegally fire me. Who does this help? Does it help you? Or does it help the billionaires over the president’s shoulder at the inauguration?
March 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The president is trying to illegally fire me. Who does this help? Does it help you? Or does it help the billionaires over the president’s shoulder at the inauguration?
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The administration is removing phone support for Soc Security recipients. Making it more difficult for seniors to get their checks. It’s a back door way to cut SS benefits. Horrific.
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
benefit.me
March 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The administration is removing phone support for Soc Security recipients. Making it more difficult for seniors to get their checks. It’s a back door way to cut SS benefits. Horrific.
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved