Sean A. Patterson
@seanapatterson.bsky.social
I am a Canadian writer. Follow me at https://seanpatterson94.substack.com/
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I'm sick of those people who knock on your door and tell you how you need to be "saved" or you'll "burn." Stupid firefighters.
June 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I'm sick of those people who knock on your door and tell you how you need to be "saved" or you'll "burn." Stupid firefighters.
Sitting in the firelight's glow with Plato in these dark days.
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Dark Times
It’s been a while.
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June 17, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Sitting in the firelight's glow with Plato in these dark days.
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I feel like the worst part of being a monarch has to be the dress code. If I had to wear formal attire all the time I’d probably abdicate.
May 26, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I feel like the worst part of being a monarch has to be the dress code. If I had to wear formal attire all the time I’d probably abdicate.
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Children are being starved to death in Gaza. The Labour government said nothing until the IDF shot at UK diplomats.
And yet the Brits target an Irish group for "terrorism" for speaking up.
i may have some issues with Kneecap's actions but I will defend Irish artists over spineless British leaders.
And yet the Brits target an Irish group for "terrorism" for speaking up.
i may have some issues with Kneecap's actions but I will defend Irish artists over spineless British leaders.
May 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Children are being starved to death in Gaza. The Labour government said nothing until the IDF shot at UK diplomats.
And yet the Brits target an Irish group for "terrorism" for speaking up.
i may have some issues with Kneecap's actions but I will defend Irish artists over spineless British leaders.
And yet the Brits target an Irish group for "terrorism" for speaking up.
i may have some issues with Kneecap's actions but I will defend Irish artists over spineless British leaders.
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Canadian Voter: I think who I voted for would be the best to take care of Trump, because Trump is, I’m sorry to say, an asshole.
April 29, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Canadian Voter: I think who I voted for would be the best to take care of Trump, because Trump is, I’m sorry to say, an asshole.
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This is just gutting
Abrego Garcia's wife: "I will not stop fighting until I see my husband alive. Kilmar, if you can hear me, stay strong. God hasn't forgotten about you. Our children are asking when you will come home ... they miss their dad so much."
April 15, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This is just gutting
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"I think this is a very dangerous. We have a Charter of Rights and fundamental Freedoms in this country, and it's the responsibility...of the prime minister...to defend...those fundamental rights," said PM Mark Carney in response to Poilievre's Sec. 33 pledge #cdnpoli
April 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
"I think this is a very dangerous. We have a Charter of Rights and fundamental Freedoms in this country, and it's the responsibility...of the prime minister...to defend...those fundamental rights," said PM Mark Carney in response to Poilievre's Sec. 33 pledge #cdnpoli
If Americans would like a king, I do have a suggestion.
April 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
If Americans would like a king, I do have a suggestion.
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This is a quote from a talk Yanis Varoufakis gave the David Graeber Institute.
You can view the full talk here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmAe...
You can view the full talk here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmAe...
April 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
This is a quote from a talk Yanis Varoufakis gave the David Graeber Institute.
You can view the full talk here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmAe...
You can view the full talk here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmAe...
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April 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Can't believe people could look at what's happening the US and go "hmm a far right leader threatening to abuse executive power to push an extremist agenda, should we also try that?"
Poilievre vows to use the notwithstanding clause to implement some of his crime agenda — something no federal government has ever done.
Poilievre announces crime legislation in Montreal
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he'll use the notwithstanding clause to push legislation that will allow for consecutive sentences.
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April 15, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Can't believe people could look at what's happening the US and go "hmm a far right leader threatening to abuse executive power to push an extremist agenda, should we also try that?"
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Yanis Varoufakis and Michael Hudson gave us a talk tonight about the modern economy.
Ann Pettifor chaired the talk.
You can view the full video here: youtu.be/JmAeVwCJWoU
Ann Pettifor chaired the talk.
You can view the full video here: youtu.be/JmAeVwCJWoU
Michael Hudson & Yanis Varoufakis in conversation with Ann Pettifor
YouTube video by Institute of David Graeber
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April 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Yanis Varoufakis and Michael Hudson gave us a talk tonight about the modern economy.
Ann Pettifor chaired the talk.
You can view the full video here: youtu.be/JmAeVwCJWoU
Ann Pettifor chaired the talk.
You can view the full video here: youtu.be/JmAeVwCJWoU
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The world doesn't have to keep moving further right. A socialist just blew all the other candidates out of the water in Vancouver (one of Canada's largest cities).
People are sick of the oligarchy.
Running on ending billionaires, taxing mansions, and building supportive housing! 🏳️🌈🍉
People are sick of the oligarchy.
Running on ending billionaires, taxing mansions, and building supportive housing! 🏳️🌈🍉
April 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM
The world doesn't have to keep moving further right. A socialist just blew all the other candidates out of the water in Vancouver (one of Canada's largest cities).
People are sick of the oligarchy.
Running on ending billionaires, taxing mansions, and building supportive housing! 🏳️🌈🍉
People are sick of the oligarchy.
Running on ending billionaires, taxing mansions, and building supportive housing! 🏳️🌈🍉
Chicken Dinner
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Chicken Dinner
In hindsight, it might not have been a good idea to allow the corporations to experiment on chickens.
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April 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Chicken Dinner
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On Concern for the Vulnerable
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On Concern for the Vulnerable
There’s a story, which may or may not be true, about Vlad the Impaler.
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March 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
On Concern for the Vulnerable
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Remembering a simpler time, and the complications therewith.
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Dreaming of the Days Before Cell Phones
I remember the days when not everyone had a cell phone.
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February 20, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Remembering a simpler time, and the complications therewith.
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ARGH!!! It's freezing out with blowing snow. I can't imagine being one of 81,000 Ontarians that Doug Ford has helped push into homelessness.
While he wastes time in Washington and promises expensive projects to enrich his wealthy donors PEOPLE SUFFER!
Vote him out Feb 27. #ONpoli #CanadaSky 🗳️
While he wastes time in Washington and promises expensive projects to enrich his wealthy donors PEOPLE SUFFER!
Vote him out Feb 27. #ONpoli #CanadaSky 🗳️
February 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
ARGH!!! It's freezing out with blowing snow. I can't imagine being one of 81,000 Ontarians that Doug Ford has helped push into homelessness.
While he wastes time in Washington and promises expensive projects to enrich his wealthy donors PEOPLE SUFFER!
Vote him out Feb 27. #ONpoli #CanadaSky 🗳️
While he wastes time in Washington and promises expensive projects to enrich his wealthy donors PEOPLE SUFFER!
Vote him out Feb 27. #ONpoli #CanadaSky 🗳️
Job hunting is discouraging. In hindsight, maybe I shouldn’t have spent my time studying the classics. Maybe I should have done something more practical, like go into law and sue Starbucks for putting too much ice in their iced coffee. Then I’d be a productive member of society.
February 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Job hunting is discouraging. In hindsight, maybe I shouldn’t have spent my time studying the classics. Maybe I should have done something more practical, like go into law and sue Starbucks for putting too much ice in their iced coffee. Then I’d be a productive member of society.
The Treasures of Croesus
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The Treasures of Croesus
Those who know me know that I love the Histories of Herodotus.
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February 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The Treasures of Croesus
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Thirty Pieces of Silver: Of Poison and Respectability
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Thirty Pieces of Silver: Of Poison and Respectability
I have about 5 or 6 pieces that are almost finished.
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February 7, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Thirty Pieces of Silver: Of Poison and Respectability
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I’d say I’m failing at my New Year’s resolution, but the truth is I haven’t even tried.
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New Year's Resolve
My New Year’s resolution was to start lifting weights again, which is not a little embarrassing to admit because tomorrow it will be February and I have not touched a weight this year.
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February 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I’d say I’m failing at my New Year’s resolution, but the truth is I haven’t even tried.
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