Dave Whittier
@davewhittier.bsky.social
Father. Husband. Veteran. Singer. Emergency Management Consultant. Since other stuff, but you get the idea.
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CNN Business: the market is operating under "extreme fear." At this hour, the implied Nasdaq opening is now -800. For no reason, no reason at all. #TrumpCrash.
April 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
CNN Business: the market is operating under "extreme fear." At this hour, the implied Nasdaq opening is now -800. For no reason, no reason at all. #TrumpCrash.
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Today's Headlines
April 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Today's Headlines
Today I learned the acronym ETTD: “Everything Trump Touches Dies.” I also learned it was the title of a book that was on the NYT best seller list in 2018.
April 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Today I learned the acronym ETTD: “Everything Trump Touches Dies.” I also learned it was the title of a book that was on the NYT best seller list in 2018.
Nothing quite like being welcomed home by your dog...
March 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Nothing quite like being welcomed home by your dog...
Chocolate whipped cream is a thing. Who knew?
March 14, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Chocolate whipped cream is a thing. Who knew?
We've reduced the American content in our investment portfolio from 35% to 4%. We still want to be diversified so it's mostly Canadian with some European and Asia/Pacific funds. Plus we're putting as much money in there as we can reasonably afford.
March 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
We've reduced the American content in our investment portfolio from 35% to 4%. We still want to be diversified so it's mostly Canadian with some European and Asia/Pacific funds. Plus we're putting as much money in there as we can reasonably afford.
You should be watching "Shoresy".
March 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
You should be watching "Shoresy".
Comparison is the thief of joy.
March 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Comparison is the thief of joy.
Is America great yet? Asking for a friend...
March 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Is America great yet? Asking for a friend...
In the "turn about is fair play" category, I've decided to start referring to Trump as "Premier".
March 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
In the "turn about is fair play" category, I've decided to start referring to Trump as "Premier".
On the one hand, it's fascinating watching the former cornerstone of the free world spiral into fascism. On the other hand...
An Executive Order targeting a particular law firm?
Because they represented Hillary Clinton at one time?
Yep, we live in the dumbest timeline possible.
#DemVoice1
Because they represented Hillary Clinton at one time?
Yep, we live in the dumbest timeline possible.
#DemVoice1
March 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
On the one hand, it's fascinating watching the former cornerstone of the free world spiral into fascism. On the other hand...
Here's a copy of an email I send to my premier, provincial finance minister, and MLA:
March 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Here's a copy of an email I send to my premier, provincial finance minister, and MLA:
I may have choked up a bit when I saw this one. Thank you Australia! www.reddit.com/r/BoycottUni...
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February 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I may have choked up a bit when I saw this one. Thank you Australia! www.reddit.com/r/BoycottUni...
I have deployed to Cyprus, former Yugoslavia, and Afghanistan. I have seen people's ability to harbour hatred and distrust. The damage that Trump has caused to US/Canada relations in the past 37 days will be generational.
February 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I have deployed to Cyprus, former Yugoslavia, and Afghanistan. I have seen people's ability to harbour hatred and distrust. The damage that Trump has caused to US/Canada relations in the past 37 days will be generational.
In war, "winning hearts and minds" is gaining the emotional and intellectual allegiance of the locals.
We gain nothing by booing Americans. Our quarrel is with their administration. Gain their allegiance and entice them to spend their money in Canada, while we spend our money here too.
We gain nothing by booing Americans. Our quarrel is with their administration. Gain their allegiance and entice them to spend their money in Canada, while we spend our money here too.
February 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
In war, "winning hearts and minds" is gaining the emotional and intellectual allegiance of the locals.
We gain nothing by booing Americans. Our quarrel is with their administration. Gain their allegiance and entice them to spend their money in Canada, while we spend our money here too.
We gain nothing by booing Americans. Our quarrel is with their administration. Gain their allegiance and entice them to spend their money in Canada, while we spend our money here too.
It was not a diplomatic settlement. It was not even a reprieve, really, as Trump's intentions are unfathomable and he cannot be trusted. We need to continue to assume that the attack could resume at any time.
Matt Gurney: Stay scared shitless, Canada open.substack.com/pub/theline/...
Matt Gurney: Stay scared shitless, Canada open.substack.com/pub/theline/...
Matt Gurney: Stay scared shitless, Canada
Let's borrow a strategy from JFK to deal with Trump: Ignore the new reprieve. Accept the earlier threat.
open.substack.com
February 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It was not a diplomatic settlement. It was not even a reprieve, really, as Trump's intentions are unfathomable and he cannot be trusted. We need to continue to assume that the attack could resume at any time.
Matt Gurney: Stay scared shitless, Canada open.substack.com/pub/theline/...
Matt Gurney: Stay scared shitless, Canada open.substack.com/pub/theline/...
So far I've cancelled accounts with GoDaddy, Netflix, Disney+, and the New York Times. I've picked up a sub to BritBox.
February 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
So far I've cancelled accounts with GoDaddy, Netflix, Disney+, and the New York Times. I've picked up a sub to BritBox.
My priorities for purchasing are:
- Canada
- Mexico and China (for now, the enemy of my enemy is my friend)
- Any other country on the planet
- Go without
- Buy American
- Canada
- Mexico and China (for now, the enemy of my enemy is my friend)
- Any other country on the planet
- Go without
- Buy American
February 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
My priorities for purchasing are:
- Canada
- Mexico and China (for now, the enemy of my enemy is my friend)
- Any other country on the planet
- Go without
- Buy American
- Canada
- Mexico and China (for now, the enemy of my enemy is my friend)
- Any other country on the planet
- Go without
- Buy American
Tariffs against Canada have been delayed for 30 days. I will continue to seek out non-American sources of goods and services. The Trump administration is utterly untrustworthy and my own government is fractured and ineffective.
February 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Tariffs against Canada have been delayed for 30 days. I will continue to seek out non-American sources of goods and services. The Trump administration is utterly untrustworthy and my own government is fractured and ineffective.
So it’s war. Trump announced a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods and services, and Trudeau responded with an equivalent tariff on $155B worth of US goods and services.
As a Canadian I’ve decided it is my duty to support the war effort by doing whatever I can to not send my money to the States
As a Canadian I’ve decided it is my duty to support the war effort by doing whatever I can to not send my money to the States
February 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
So it’s war. Trump announced a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods and services, and Trudeau responded with an equivalent tariff on $155B worth of US goods and services.
As a Canadian I’ve decided it is my duty to support the war effort by doing whatever I can to not send my money to the States
As a Canadian I’ve decided it is my duty to support the war effort by doing whatever I can to not send my money to the States
Natalie "Samantha" Rupnow, 15, was identified as the high school shooter who opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. A second grader called 911. Jesus wept.
December 17, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Natalie "Samantha" Rupnow, 15, was identified as the high school shooter who opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. A second grader called 911. Jesus wept.
I hit the gym today for the first time in years. I figure that at the tender age of 61, investing in my health and fitness now will pay off when I reach middle age :)
December 16, 2024 at 10:03 PM
I hit the gym today for the first time in years. I figure that at the tender age of 61, investing in my health and fitness now will pay off when I reach middle age :)
I just read about Freeland's resignation. I don't believe she had a gift for connecting with Canadians, but I do believe she was the sharpest knife in the drawer. #electionnow
December 16, 2024 at 5:07 PM
I just read about Freeland's resignation. I don't believe she had a gift for connecting with Canadians, but I do believe she was the sharpest knife in the drawer. #electionnow
Neck beard = no
December 15, 2024 at 5:46 AM
Neck beard = no
I never really appreciate how reliant I am on electricity until the power goes out
December 14, 2024 at 8:18 PM
I never really appreciate how reliant I am on electricity until the power goes out