Ian Wightman
@torontomush.bsky.social
A sad old boomer trying to enjoy this absurdity known as life.
Never surprised by human incompetence in fact I expect it.
Never surprised by human incompetence in fact I expect it.
They will be more expensive because they are manufactured in Canada and ICE will have to pay the tariff when delivered.
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
They will be more expensive because they are manufactured in Canada and ICE will have to pay the tariff when delivered.
This enjoyable thread is the real purpose of social media.
December 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
This enjoyable thread is the real purpose of social media.
You missed the fine print where it said, Terms and conditions apply.
November 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
You missed the fine print where it said, Terms and conditions apply.
So Albertans have no problem paying taxes.
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
So Albertans have no problem paying taxes.
Eventually, this type of conduct will come back and haunt Meta. Users will ignore all ads thinking they are a scam. Legitimate ad people will find it is not worth the time or money to advertise on Meta platforms.
November 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Eventually, this type of conduct will come back and haunt Meta. Users will ignore all ads thinking they are a scam. Legitimate ad people will find it is not worth the time or money to advertise on Meta platforms.
A reason for the vain vulgarian screaming at the senate to get rid of the filibuster. He might need them to pass his tariffs.
November 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
A reason for the vain vulgarian screaming at the senate to get rid of the filibuster. He might need them to pass his tariffs.
Ah, The Economist famous for getting their facts right and their opinions wrong.
October 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Ah, The Economist famous for getting their facts right and their opinions wrong.
Unaware, my understanding was it was part of Catholic theology. I stand corrected. Though a privilege bestowed by the state. I thought it arose from the fight between secular power (European Kings and the pope).
October 11, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Unaware, my understanding was it was part of Catholic theology. I stand corrected. Though a privilege bestowed by the state. I thought it arose from the fight between secular power (European Kings and the pope).
That is good to hear. I imagine it has to be done low profile.
October 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
That is good to hear. I imagine it has to be done low profile.
And yet the people who control the levers of power all claim to be Christian.
October 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
And yet the people who control the levers of power all claim to be Christian.
Depending on an old memory, I believe churches offered sanctuary in the sixties to draft dodger etc
And sanctuary is not amnesty. It is protection from secular authorities.
And sanctuary is not amnesty. It is protection from secular authorities.
October 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Depending on an old memory, I believe churches offered sanctuary in the sixties to draft dodger etc
And sanctuary is not amnesty. It is protection from secular authorities.
And sanctuary is not amnesty. It is protection from secular authorities.
And when are the churches going to offer sanctuary. I believe it is still part of Catholic theology.
October 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
And when are the churches going to offer sanctuary. I believe it is still part of Catholic theology.
I used to follow them and enjoyed them.
October 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I used to follow them and enjoyed them.
September 1929 vibes.
September 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
September 1929 vibes.
And the last sentence of the editorial is a metaphor.
August 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
And the last sentence of the editorial is a metaphor.
I believe the Rideau canal is operated by Parks Canada who is responsible for upkeep and maintenance.
August 26, 2025 at 12:51 AM
I believe the Rideau canal is operated by Parks Canada who is responsible for upkeep and maintenance.
What do you expect, the man is a venal vulgarian.
August 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
What do you expect, the man is a venal vulgarian.
A form of Stalinism, with political commissars overseeing basic government services.
August 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A form of Stalinism, with political commissars overseeing basic government services.
I was 10 in 1960 and it was a boring year as well.
July 31, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I was 10 in 1960 and it was a boring year as well.
An excuse to abstain from voting on a controversial issue.
July 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
An excuse to abstain from voting on a controversial issue.