John MacLeod
@vanislander68.bsky.social
A proud Canadian from Victoria BC. Elbows Up!
The difference is startling.
December 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The difference is startling.
Yeah, fuck you America. We can't trust you with our personal data and privacy. Yet another reason not to ever head south of the border.
U.S. now mandating photos of non-citizens at all land borders, airports
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s new rules making it mandatory for non-U.S. citizens, including Canadians, to take part in its facial biometrics program are now in effect — even though full ...
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December 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Yeah, fuck you America. We can't trust you with our personal data and privacy. Yet another reason not to ever head south of the border.
Accurate assessment.
December 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Accurate assessment.
I agree we should start organizing a national citizen volunteer force. But I think its time for us to start seriously talking about a mandatory national service for our youth.
Canada understands the threat. The government is establishing a 300,000 civilian volunteer army. This is unprecedented.
@meidastouch.com and @meidascanada.ca break down what this means.
Btw... will you volunteer? I will.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWk2...
@meidastouch.com and @meidascanada.ca break down what this means.
Btw... will you volunteer? I will.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWk2...
Canada Defies Trump With Citizen's Army - FAFO !!!
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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December 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I agree we should start organizing a national citizen volunteer force. But I think its time for us to start seriously talking about a mandatory national service for our youth.
My daily ear worm and now it's yours. You're welcome. 😘
Fairytale of New York (feat. Kirsty MacColl)
YouTube video by The Pogues - Topic
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December 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
My daily ear worm and now it's yours. You're welcome. 😘
Love this guy. He's busy making deals with a host of countries to diversify our trade and greatly reduce our reliance on our former allies, the US. Fuck Trump and his tantrums.
'Who cares?': Carney, when asked about last time he spoke to Trump
YouTube video by CBC News
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November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Love this guy. He's busy making deals with a host of countries to diversify our trade and greatly reduce our reliance on our former allies, the US. Fuck Trump and his tantrums.
I wish my dog remembered it was daylight savings last night. Her body's alarm clock is remarkably accurate but doesn't allow for time change.😞
November 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I wish my dog remembered it was daylight savings last night. Her body's alarm clock is remarkably accurate but doesn't allow for time change.😞
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Trump keeps trying to get Carney to bend the knee. At first Carney did (Digital Services Tax) but now he knows it will just nevebr end.
October 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Trump keeps trying to get Carney to bend the knee. At first Carney did (Digital Services Tax) but now he knows it will just nevebr end.
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U.S. Nurses Begin Arriving in Nanaimo
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
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October 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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I guess he would know, right? #neverPoilievre #cdnpoli
October 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I guess he would know, right? #neverPoilievre #cdnpoli
If Stellantis and the other American auto makers want to take our federal money to retool their plants then move production back to US, then we should drop the tariffs to China's EV's.
Carney says Stellantis offered reassurances on Brampton plant
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the global head of Stellantis told him the automaker is looking at finding a new model to fill the idled Brampton, Ont. plant, but that a decision won't be co...
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October 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
If Stellantis and the other American auto makers want to take our federal money to retool their plants then move production back to US, then we should drop the tariffs to China's EV's.
Shaadddupp PeePee!
October 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Shaadddupp PeePee!
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American spirit exports to Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group | CBC News
American spirit exports to Canada "plummeted" 85 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States calling the situation "very troubling" as consumers in ...
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October 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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That didn't take long for her to get over him.
September 30, 2025 at 4:13 AM
That didn't take long for her to get over him.
Can anyone wash away that Orange Stain?
September 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Can anyone wash away that Orange Stain?
If US ambassador Hoekstra thinks "Elbows Up" is Anti-American, then he is as thin-skinned as the decomposing Jack O' Lantern he serves.
September 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
If US ambassador Hoekstra thinks "Elbows Up" is Anti-American, then he is as thin-skinned as the decomposing Jack O' Lantern he serves.
I am waiting for the return of Trump steaks and vodka. You know he's going to try again. Maybe he'll rebrand some of that unsold Kentucky bourbon.
September 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I am waiting for the return of Trump steaks and vodka. You know he's going to try again. Maybe he'll rebrand some of that unsold Kentucky bourbon.
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What a damn shame that essentially one man has ruined the relationship between Canada and the US.
globalnews.ca/news/1143516...
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6 in 10 Canadians say they can never trust Americans the same way again - National | Globalnews.ca
'It looks to me, based on these data, that Canadians feel that their relationship with the United States has changed in a fundamental way,' said an Ipsos leader.
globalnews.ca
September 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
What a damn shame that essentially one man has ruined the relationship between Canada and the US.
globalnews.ca/news/1143516...
globalnews.ca/news/1143516...
Another weak-kneed ass-kissing corporate type of day in the "Land of the Free." This is what happens when Corpo slugs take over media broadcasters and news outlets.
September 18, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Another weak-kneed ass-kissing corporate type of day in the "Land of the Free." This is what happens when Corpo slugs take over media broadcasters and news outlets.
Somehow I think that the US is very close to this stage of affordable grocery product. Those ICE detainees are no longer getting deported!
August 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Somehow I think that the US is very close to this stage of affordable grocery product. Those ICE detainees are no longer getting deported!
I stand with Ukraine in celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day! Slavi Ukraine!
August 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I stand with Ukraine in celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day! Slavi Ukraine!
It's Saturday Night, you and this world need some Hip. Another Canadian export you can thank us for.
The Tragically Hip - In View (Album Version)
YouTube video by TheTragicallyHipVEVO
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August 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
It's Saturday Night, you and this world need some Hip. Another Canadian export you can thank us for.
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The stench was unbearable 💩🤧😱🥴 we have to go somewhere else
August 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The stench was unbearable 💩🤧😱🥴 we have to go somewhere else