Brendan Simons
@nuclearnerd.bsky.social
Mechanical Engineer, lead Mentor for Celt-X Robotics FRC Team 5406, husband and recovering dreamer. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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One good thing about me is that my brain works and I don't fall for Orwellian, propaganda nonsense like this.
The Israelis are breaking the ceasefire and NBC News is actively running interference to support the Israeli government (as are most other American corporate media outlets).
The Israelis are breaking the ceasefire and NBC News is actively running interference to support the Israeli government (as are most other American corporate media outlets).
December 27, 2025 at 12:44 AM
One good thing about me is that my brain works and I don't fall for Orwellian, propaganda nonsense like this.
The Israelis are breaking the ceasefire and NBC News is actively running interference to support the Israeli government (as are most other American corporate media outlets).
The Israelis are breaking the ceasefire and NBC News is actively running interference to support the Israeli government (as are most other American corporate media outlets).
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a load-bearing component of “the magic of Christmas” is the invisible domestic labor of moms
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
Because you're an adult you fucking muppet. You gotta pay the magic forward.
December 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
a load-bearing component of “the magic of Christmas” is the invisible domestic labor of moms
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
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The point I wish got emphasized more is that the big winners from congestion pricing are *people who urgently need to drive*. Because they are ones that travel times really matter for. I always thought that instead of congestion pricing it should be called "free streets" - free from other cars.
this is incredible stuff. most state DOTs would spend tens of billions on highway expansions to try and see numbers like this (that wouldn’t even pan out anyway thanks to induced demand lol)
December 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The point I wish got emphasized more is that the big winners from congestion pricing are *people who urgently need to drive*. Because they are ones that travel times really matter for. I always thought that instead of congestion pricing it should be called "free streets" - free from other cars.
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I think every grandpa should be allowed to get on tv and yell for an hour
December 18, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I think every grandpa should be allowed to get on tv and yell for an hour
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December 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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I still can't believe they're trying to make a war happen out of thin air. Not just their abrogation of Congress's role in formally declaring a war -- that's been a slippery slope for decades -- but their total unwillingness even to go through the motions of drumming up public support.
December 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I still can't believe they're trying to make a war happen out of thin air. Not just their abrogation of Congress's role in formally declaring a war -- that's been a slippery slope for decades -- but their total unwillingness even to go through the motions of drumming up public support.
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Millions Of Americans Horrified To Find Piece Of Shit They Voted For Three Times Still Piece Of Shit Ten Years Later
December 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Millions Of Americans Horrified To Find Piece Of Shit They Voted For Three Times Still Piece Of Shit Ten Years Later
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New Canadian trade deal with India only allows for 1 assassination per year
New Canadian trade deal with India only allows for 1 assassination per year
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have reportedly outlined a first draft of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which includes a sub-clause limi...
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December 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
New Canadian trade deal with India only allows for 1 assassination per year
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Deceptive headlines
December 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Deceptive headlines
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Metrolinx's newly built Finch LRT is so terrible that a man ran the full 10.3-kilometre and beat the train by 18 minutes.
www.instagram.com/p/DSLJLx-j4wF/
www.instagram.com/p/DSLJLx-j4wF/
MAC BAUER on Instagram: "🏃♂️ Beat the Finch LRT by 18 min
📍 Toronto • Always running faster than transit 🚆
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#TorontoRunner #RunTO #FinchWest #FinchWestLRT #TTC #TorontoTransit #RunnerLife #SprintL...
In this video, a Toronto runner challenges the Finch LRT to a speed test and comes out on top. The runner shares their experience and provides insights into the city's public transit system, highlight...
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December 14, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Metrolinx's newly built Finch LRT is so terrible that a man ran the full 10.3-kilometre and beat the train by 18 minutes.
www.instagram.com/p/DSLJLx-j4wF/
www.instagram.com/p/DSLJLx-j4wF/
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BREAKING TODAY: Vancouver Council finally passed UNANIMOUSLY building bylaw changes allowing single-stair buildings up to 6 storeys, with a @lucymaloney.bsky.social amendment for corresponding zone changes. Congratulations to all who’ve championed this including @lanefab.com & @holz-bau.bsky.social.
Single stair code changes coming to @cityofvancouver.bsky.social council today.
It’s been several years of work getting to this point.
It’s not everything that I’d want but it’s a good first step, with external single stairs and low/mid rise scissor stairs as entirely new housing options.
It’s been several years of work getting to this point.
It’s not everything that I’d want but it’s a good first step, with external single stairs and low/mid rise scissor stairs as entirely new housing options.
December 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
BREAKING TODAY: Vancouver Council finally passed UNANIMOUSLY building bylaw changes allowing single-stair buildings up to 6 storeys, with a @lucymaloney.bsky.social amendment for corresponding zone changes. Congratulations to all who’ve championed this including @lanefab.com & @holz-bau.bsky.social.
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More than half of Toronto drivers in a Universtiy of Toronto study didn't look for people walking or on bikes before turning right. Study used eye-tracking tech.
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
December 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
More than half of Toronto drivers in a Universtiy of Toronto study didn't look for people walking or on bikes before turning right. Study used eye-tracking tech.
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
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“To look at people in capitalist society and conclude that human nature is egoism, is like looking at people in a factory where pollution is destroying their lungs and saying that it is human nature to cough.”
— Andrew Collier, Marx: A Beginner’s Guide.
— Andrew Collier, Marx: A Beginner’s Guide.
December 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
“To look at people in capitalist society and conclude that human nature is egoism, is like looking at people in a factory where pollution is destroying their lungs and saying that it is human nature to cough.”
— Andrew Collier, Marx: A Beginner’s Guide.
— Andrew Collier, Marx: A Beginner’s Guide.
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I will vote for whoever promises to fire this entire piece of legislation into the sun
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www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Future bike lanes banned by new provincial legislation
New bike lanes on existing roads are banned by new provincial legislation. Bill 60 says municipalities can’t build bike lanes on any part of a road currently used by vehicles.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I will vote for whoever promises to fire this entire piece of legislation into the sun
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
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It’s clear he’s selling pardons. It’s become a corrupt practice.
December 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It’s clear he’s selling pardons. It’s become a corrupt practice.
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As I have been arguing, the policy outcomes are less important than the political ones: legitimation of Alberta as a distinct, sovereign actor entitled to special treatment, and legitimation of alleged grievances.
The attempt to placate will only embolden, because the goal isn't compromise.
The attempt to placate will only embolden, because the goal isn't compromise.
November 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
As I have been arguing, the policy outcomes are less important than the political ones: legitimation of Alberta as a distinct, sovereign actor entitled to special treatment, and legitimation of alleged grievances.
The attempt to placate will only embolden, because the goal isn't compromise.
The attempt to placate will only embolden, because the goal isn't compromise.
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This gets at the fundamentally flawed approach of the federal government: they are trying to find a policy solution to an identity problem.
It is part of the polarized, populist identity to be opposed to an Ottawa and Liberal Canada are not them. No policy will change that, as TMX revealed.
It is part of the polarized, populist identity to be opposed to an Ottawa and Liberal Canada are not them. No policy will change that, as TMX revealed.
Danielle Smith gets booed at UCP convention after mentioning working with Canada
November 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This gets at the fundamentally flawed approach of the federal government: they are trying to find a policy solution to an identity problem.
It is part of the polarized, populist identity to be opposed to an Ottawa and Liberal Canada are not them. No policy will change that, as TMX revealed.
It is part of the polarized, populist identity to be opposed to an Ottawa and Liberal Canada are not them. No policy will change that, as TMX revealed.
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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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Imagine thinking that the problem with these roads is undersized speed signs?
Hamilton man, 83, killed while walking dog; third pedestrian death in a week
The 83-year-old victim was struck in a crosswalk Thursday, highlighting ongoing concerns about high-risk intersections and speeding
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November 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Imagine thinking that the problem with these roads is undersized speed signs?
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There is no political, economic or environmental case for even pretending to consider Northern Gateway pipeline.
Mark Carney has given a huge with to Danielle Smith while reviving the environmental conflicts of Stephen Harper.
This is a huge mistake.
My latest.
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Mark Carney has given a huge with to Danielle Smith while reviving the environmental conflicts of Stephen Harper.
This is a huge mistake.
My latest.
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Pipeline to Nowhere
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s success in his first year has been to successfully convey an image of being the “smartest guy in the room.”
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November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
There is no political, economic or environmental case for even pretending to consider Northern Gateway pipeline.
Mark Carney has given a huge with to Danielle Smith while reviving the environmental conflicts of Stephen Harper.
This is a huge mistake.
My latest.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Mark Carney has given a huge with to Danielle Smith while reviving the environmental conflicts of Stephen Harper.
This is a huge mistake.
My latest.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star
November 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star