Steve Spenler 🇨🇦
@sjspenler.bsky.social
Canadian, Engineering, Space electronics, DIY investor, Follower of Christ, Windsurfer, Downhill skier, Non-partisan political observer
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Straight from the Ronald Reagan library, here is the unedited version of Ronald Reagan's words that are included in a 1-minute Ontario government ad that will play tonight during Game 1 of the World Series. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5Q...
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
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October 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Straight from the Ronald Reagan library, here is the unedited version of Ronald Reagan's words that are included in a 1-minute Ontario government ad that will play tonight during Game 1 of the World Series. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5Q...
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A 60-year-old driver from Toronto that police pulled over Wednesday night had been using a suspended licence for four decades.
Toronto driver stopped for speeding had suspended licence since 1985
The 60-year-old driver had been wanted on other traffic offences and was turned over to neighbouring police services, the OPP said.
www.thestar.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A 60-year-old driver from Toronto that police pulled over Wednesday night had been using a suspended licence for four decades.
Hoostra just doesn't get it, or pretends not to. When the US once again has a new president who truly respects Canadian sovereignty then perhaps we will not longer in be "in" a trade war. In the meantime, don't expect Canadians to not stay "on guard". www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
U.S. ambassador to Canada disappointed by ‘anti-American’ rhetoric, ‘elbows up’
Canada would not have what Ambassador Pete Hoekstra described as the best tariff rate in the world if, he said, the two countries were actually in a trade war.
www.thestar.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Hoostra just doesn't get it, or pretends not to. When the US once again has a new president who truly respects Canadian sovereignty then perhaps we will not longer in be "in" a trade war. In the meantime, don't expect Canadians to not stay "on guard". www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
The Oslo Accords have been steadily unravelling for 3 decades. Yet they are the best plan to date for lasting peace in the Middle East. Recognizing Palestine might not lead to peace. However, rewarding the behaviour of Israeli PMs that came after Yizhak Rabin will not lead to a just peace. Micah 6:8
August 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The Oslo Accords have been steadily unravelling for 3 decades. Yet they are the best plan to date for lasting peace in the Middle East. Recognizing Palestine might not lead to peace. However, rewarding the behaviour of Israeli PMs that came after Yizhak Rabin will not lead to a just peace. Micah 6:8
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Reporter: "But Trump still likes the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state."
Mark Carney: "I like the idea of me playing in the NHL -- but that is never going to happen."
Mark Carney: "I like the idea of me playing in the NHL -- but that is never going to happen."
June 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Reporter: "But Trump still likes the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state."
Mark Carney: "I like the idea of me playing in the NHL -- but that is never going to happen."
Mark Carney: "I like the idea of me playing in the NHL -- but that is never going to happen."
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Stock Market Performance by President
This shows the running percentage gain in the Dow Jones Industrial Average by Presidential term. Each series begins with the closing value of the month of inauguration and runs to the closing value of the last month of the term.
This shows the running percentage gain in the Dow Jones Industrial Average by Presidential term. Each series begins with the closing value of the month of inauguration and runs to the closing value of the last month of the term.
March 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Stock Market Performance by President
This shows the running percentage gain in the Dow Jones Industrial Average by Presidential term. Each series begins with the closing value of the month of inauguration and runs to the closing value of the last month of the term.
This shows the running percentage gain in the Dow Jones Industrial Average by Presidential term. Each series begins with the closing value of the month of inauguration and runs to the closing value of the last month of the term.
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If Russia wants peace, they should end the invasion.
March 5, 2025 at 3:54 AM
If Russia wants peace, they should end the invasion.
Even Paul Ryan will not lull me into complacency until after DJT is no longer in office.
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
Trump’s bilateral turbulence unlikely to last full term, Paul Ryan says
Former U.S. House speaker urges Canadians not to take President’s most audacious remarks seriously
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Even Paul Ryan will not lull me into complacency until after DJT is no longer in office.
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
I have a lot of trouble understanding why Kevin O'Leary wants to retain Canadian citizenship. He seems to want to spend a lot of his time in the US while dreaming about some other country that will never exist. I look forward to living in a Canada that will be more independent of the US.
February 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I have a lot of trouble understanding why Kevin O'Leary wants to retain Canadian citizenship. He seems to want to spend a lot of his time in the US while dreaming about some other country that will never exist. I look forward to living in a Canada that will be more independent of the US.
Apparently it is now time to boycott all US retailers who choose to sell products that are disrespectful of Canadian sovereignty. #RespectCanada
February 18, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Apparently it is now time to boycott all US retailers who choose to sell products that are disrespectful of Canadian sovereignty. #RespectCanada
My Canadian Flag Day project. On February 15, 1965, Canada's new flag was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Looking forward to flying it for another 60 years.
February 14, 2025 at 9:22 PM
My Canadian Flag Day project. On February 15, 1965, Canada's new flag was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Looking forward to flying it for another 60 years.
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In a TV panel on Tuesday, and I joked that Canada's promised "24/7 eyes on the border" should be some hockey sticks with googly eyes jammed in a snowbank.
Aaron and his mom KJ, in Winnipeg, liked the idea, so they made us some truly amazing border sentries. I hope Mr. Trump feels more secure now.
Aaron and his mom KJ, in Winnipeg, liked the idea, so they made us some truly amazing border sentries. I hope Mr. Trump feels more secure now.
February 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
In a TV panel on Tuesday, and I joked that Canada's promised "24/7 eyes on the border" should be some hockey sticks with googly eyes jammed in a snowbank.
Aaron and his mom KJ, in Winnipeg, liked the idea, so they made us some truly amazing border sentries. I hope Mr. Trump feels more secure now.
Aaron and his mom KJ, in Winnipeg, liked the idea, so they made us some truly amazing border sentries. I hope Mr. Trump feels more secure now.
While working in the Canadian space industry, I've visited the European Space Agency's technical centre in Noordwijk (The Netherlands). The Canadian flag is already flying there as a result of Canada's long-standing participation.
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
Why Canada should join the EU
Europe needs space and resources, Canada needs people. Let’s deal
www.economist.com
February 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
While working in the Canadian space industry, I've visited the European Space Agency's technical centre in Noordwijk (The Netherlands). The Canadian flag is already flying there as a result of Canada's long-standing participation.
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
taxfoundation.org/.../section-...
How the Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Harmed the Economy
How the Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Harmed the Economy
taxfoundation.org
February 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
taxfoundation.org/.../section-...
How the Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Harmed the Economy
How the Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Harmed the Economy
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The new US national security advisor thinks there are "many people in Canada who would love to join the United States". I'm Canadian and I'll pay for the bus, but I will also be staying right here in 🇨🇦
February 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The new US national security advisor thinks there are "many people in Canada who would love to join the United States". I'm Canadian and I'll pay for the bus, but I will also be staying right here in 🇨🇦