Mike 🍁
@thewarrenisempty.bsky.social
Trade unionist & troublemaker
Queer, AuDHD & CPTSD
Perpetually exhausted
Educate. Agitate. Organize.
Queer, AuDHD & CPTSD
Perpetually exhausted
Educate. Agitate. Organize.
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I have 3 degrees, an MA in War Studies, 14 years uniformed service, attended staff college. I have 25 years experience teaching JK-12. I have been actively shot at in theatre.
Teaching elementary is far more stressful and soul destroying than anything I ever experienced in the Canadian Forces.
Teaching elementary is far more stressful and soul destroying than anything I ever experienced in the Canadian Forces.
November 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I have 3 degrees, an MA in War Studies, 14 years uniformed service, attended staff college. I have 25 years experience teaching JK-12. I have been actively shot at in theatre.
Teaching elementary is far more stressful and soul destroying than anything I ever experienced in the Canadian Forces.
Teaching elementary is far more stressful and soul destroying than anything I ever experienced in the Canadian Forces.
Quick reminder that CVSE safety blitzes regularly result in up to 75% of commercial vehicles checked being pulled off the road for safety violations.
Great post on how our unsafe trucks (they’d never be allowed in Europe) kill so many pedestrians, and how our governments and companies do almost nothing about it despite endless safety theatre.
open.substack.com/pub/lloydalt...
open.substack.com/pub/lloydalt...
A crossing guard dies in Hamilton, Ontario, due to regulatory failure and bad design
Meanwhile, in London, the government says, "safe vehicles save lives."
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Quick reminder that CVSE safety blitzes regularly result in up to 75% of commercial vehicles checked being pulled off the road for safety violations.
I've seen firsthand how ridiculously life-altering ketamine assisted therapy can be
Basically same thing here, except he used it to cook his brain with AI
Basically same thing here, except he used it to cook his brain with AI
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I've seen firsthand how ridiculously life-altering ketamine assisted therapy can be
Basically same thing here, except he used it to cook his brain with AI
Basically same thing here, except he used it to cook his brain with AI
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Just the most loser shit imaginable. Imagine actually doing this anywhere, much less *at a party with other humans*
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Just the most loser shit imaginable. Imagine actually doing this anywhere, much less *at a party with other humans*
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“we need to be nicer to men” bro they didn’t let women have their own credit cards til 50 years ago
November 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM
“we need to be nicer to men” bro they didn’t let women have their own credit cards til 50 years ago
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Poilievre can't pivot part 2.
Outhouse's specialty is "divisive culture wars" targeting ethnic groups, LGBTQ, and women. This is a bad decision.
theindependent.ca/news/lji/pcs...
Outhouse's specialty is "divisive culture wars" targeting ethnic groups, LGBTQ, and women. This is a bad decision.
theindependent.ca/news/lji/pcs...
PC’s tapping of controversial conservative strategist sparks fear, ire – The Independent
Steve Outhouse has supported and worked for right-wing governments in Alberta, New Brunswick and Ottawa
theindependent.ca
November 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Poilievre can't pivot part 2.
Outhouse's specialty is "divisive culture wars" targeting ethnic groups, LGBTQ, and women. This is a bad decision.
theindependent.ca/news/lji/pcs...
Outhouse's specialty is "divisive culture wars" targeting ethnic groups, LGBTQ, and women. This is a bad decision.
theindependent.ca/news/lji/pcs...
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Will PRIVATIZING Canadian MEDICARE WORK?
Researchers compared 25 wealthy countries.
The more each relies on FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES to deliver healthcare
...the WORSE LIFE EXPECTANCY gets.
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Researchers compared 25 wealthy countries.
The more each relies on FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES to deliver healthcare
...the WORSE LIFE EXPECTANCY gets.
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
November 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Will PRIVATIZING Canadian MEDICARE WORK?
Researchers compared 25 wealthy countries.
The more each relies on FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES to deliver healthcare
...the WORSE LIFE EXPECTANCY gets.
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Researchers compared 25 wealthy countries.
The more each relies on FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES to deliver healthcare
...the WORSE LIFE EXPECTANCY gets.
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
The entire capital city of Tehran may soon be abandoned for lack of water. If y'all think refugee crises were bad last century, you have no idea what's coming.
Climate change is and will remain the #1 most urgent problem facing humanity.
Climate change is and will remain the #1 most urgent problem facing humanity.
In Canada, water is a precious resource we sell to companies for cents in the dollar to bottle and sell at a huge markup.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Iran facing 'water bankruptcy' after years of overuse exacerbated by drought
As Iran suffers through a drought and the president warns the capital could be evacuated, millions are worried about what the future will hold.
www.abc.net.au
November 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The entire capital city of Tehran may soon be abandoned for lack of water. If y'all think refugee crises were bad last century, you have no idea what's coming.
Climate change is and will remain the #1 most urgent problem facing humanity.
Climate change is and will remain the #1 most urgent problem facing humanity.
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Johan Rockström, said “Truth is that our only chance of keeping to 1.5C is to bend the global curve of emissions downward in 2026 and then reduce emissions by at least 5%/yr. Need roadmaps to phase-out of fossil fuels and protection of nature. We got neither.” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30’s watered-down agreements will do little for an ecosystem at tipping point
Delegates made minimal headway on timetable for replacing oil and gas or on firm commitments to reducing carbon emissions
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Johan Rockström, said “Truth is that our only chance of keeping to 1.5C is to bend the global curve of emissions downward in 2026 and then reduce emissions by at least 5%/yr. Need roadmaps to phase-out of fossil fuels and protection of nature. We got neither.” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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listen to me. listen to me right now. if you don't know what this tweet means, just close your device. don't look anything up. go for a walk. return in a week. if you don't listen to me, your life will be ruined and i can't be held accountable
November 23, 2025 at 1:51 AM
listen to me. listen to me right now. if you don't know what this tweet means, just close your device. don't look anything up. go for a walk. return in a week. if you don't listen to me, your life will be ruined and i can't be held accountable
You have to read this in his voice
I'm sorry in advance to everyone who sees this but I can't suffer alone
I'm sorry in advance to everyone who sees this but I can't suffer alone
why did i log back in. WHY DID I LOG BACK IN. www.telos.news/p/part-2-she...
November 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
You have to read this in his voice
I'm sorry in advance to everyone who sees this but I can't suffer alone
I'm sorry in advance to everyone who sees this but I can't suffer alone
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honestly, it's not necessarily the act in this case. it's the fact i'm hearing this all in RFK's voice
November 22, 2025 at 6:14 AM
honestly, it's not necessarily the act in this case. it's the fact i'm hearing this all in RFK's voice
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Just saw a comment on a post about Amber Czech's murder that hit me like a ton of bricks-
"It's not all men, but it's always men."
These men HATE women.
They need other men to hold them accountable. They don't listen to women.
"It's not all men, but it's always men."
These men HATE women.
They need other men to hold them accountable. They don't listen to women.
November 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Just saw a comment on a post about Amber Czech's murder that hit me like a ton of bricks-
"It's not all men, but it's always men."
These men HATE women.
They need other men to hold them accountable. They don't listen to women.
"It's not all men, but it's always men."
These men HATE women.
They need other men to hold them accountable. They don't listen to women.
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The alt text
Trump, being in the process of sun downing, probably hates all the miserable people around him, because they're all evil, and he's losing grip with reality. Then a real human being comes around and is warm and friendly, and grandpa is just beside himself. He needs to be in a home.
November 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The alt text
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Ahahahaha 🤣 Elizabeth May explaining the tanker ban “especially to the attention of slow learners; Andrew Sheer, Danielle Smith, take note.”
November 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Ahahahaha 🤣 Elizabeth May explaining the tanker ban “especially to the attention of slow learners; Andrew Sheer, Danielle Smith, take note.”
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I’ve never met an autistic person whose “behaviour” wasn’t completely logical once you understood their needs, their history, and their nervous system.
We’re not confusing.
People just aren’t listening.
We’re not confusing.
People just aren’t listening.
November 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I’ve never met an autistic person whose “behaviour” wasn’t completely logical once you understood their needs, their history, and their nervous system.
We’re not confusing.
People just aren’t listening.
We’re not confusing.
People just aren’t listening.
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I don't think you need to think there will be long term shifts in Trump's policies or behavior (there won't be) to enjoy what just happened, sometimes it's good to enjoy things that are funny in the moment
November 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I don't think you need to think there will be long term shifts in Trump's policies or behavior (there won't be) to enjoy what just happened, sometimes it's good to enjoy things that are funny in the moment
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We Should Have Finished Reconstruction: A Brief History of American Politics, 1865-2025
With every passing day, America needs a bigger third reconstruction.
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
We Should Have Finished Reconstruction: A Brief History of American Politics, 1865-2025
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Zohran walking into the Oval Office, focusing on his key policy platforms, and coming away with an unqualified win over Trump really puts into relief how bad the Democratic leadership is that it has been repeatedly rendered totally impotent and made to look like bumbling cowards by the Donald.
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Zohran walking into the Oval Office, focusing on his key policy platforms, and coming away with an unqualified win over Trump really puts into relief how bad the Democratic leadership is that it has been repeatedly rendered totally impotent and made to look like bumbling cowards by the Donald.
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Trump feuding with Marjorie Taylor Greene but being in love with Zohran Mamdani was not on my November 2025 bingo card
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Trump feuding with Marjorie Taylor Greene but being in love with Zohran Mamdani was not on my November 2025 bingo card
Lmao what the hell is even happening
Q: “Are you affirming you think Trump is a fascist?”
TRUMP: “That’s ok, you can just say yes.”
ZOHRAN: “Ok. Yes.”
TRUMP: “That’s ok, you can just say yes.”
ZOHRAN: “Ok. Yes.”
November 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Lmao what the hell is even happening
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VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM, YOU FLAMING SHITBIRDS.
WE HAVE, IN FACT, NOT IGNORED YOUR NOW-DEFUNCT HYPOTHESIS. WE INVESTIGATED IT TO THE TUNE OF STUDIES WITH DATA FROM MILLIONS OF KIDS.
WE HAVE, IN FACT, NOT IGNORED YOUR NOW-DEFUNCT HYPOTHESIS. WE INVESTIGATED IT TO THE TUNE OF STUDIES WITH DATA FROM MILLIONS OF KIDS.
November 20, 2025 at 3:08 AM
VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM, YOU FLAMING SHITBIRDS.
WE HAVE, IN FACT, NOT IGNORED YOUR NOW-DEFUNCT HYPOTHESIS. WE INVESTIGATED IT TO THE TUNE OF STUDIES WITH DATA FROM MILLIONS OF KIDS.
WE HAVE, IN FACT, NOT IGNORED YOUR NOW-DEFUNCT HYPOTHESIS. WE INVESTIGATED IT TO THE TUNE OF STUDIES WITH DATA FROM MILLIONS OF KIDS.