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Humanist. Feminist. Atheist. GenX. Antifa. Mom. Left of centre. “To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others” ~Nelson Mandela
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The Pope calls for a ceasefire and respect for international humanitarian law in Gaza:

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Trump’s Oval Office studio is like a TV show where he tries to one up other world leaders. Nobody else does this, it’s obscene and also pathetic. Between Carney’s side eye and Ramaphosa’s “I’m sorry I can’t give you a plane” 🤣 I’m so proud of both of my countries.

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“And don’t fool yourself — what Trump and his lackeys, several of whom are ex-South Africans, are trying to build is apartheid. That’s the aim.”

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submitted 20 days ago • 58 comments

In March 1994 I voted for Nelson Mandela. I believed it would be the most important vote of my lifetime. Now I live in Canada and today’s election feels as big, as consequential, as significant. Canada needs to get out and vote, this is NOT the time for apathy - it’s time to stand up. GO VOTE!

submitted 33 days ago • 0 comments

Change is not a bad thing, it always leads to new opportunities.

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This is how it’s done. Waiting for the EU to follow suit. Imagine the US crowds flocking to Europe for the summer all needing to apply for Schengen visas … 😂

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Toronto Star: Carney campaigning with the highest likability score since Layton

submitted 47 days ago • 35 comments

NGL I’m a Marmite girl but this is ridiculous WTF Canada?

submitted 46 days ago • 0 comments

There it is - toxic, mindless, performative politics with a penchant for violence. #neverpierre

submitted 47 days ago • 0 comments

Trump’s tariff tantrum and the law of unintended consequences. This is a big deal I wonder if Canada will follow suit.

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Surprise surprise surprise … the US Criminal-In-Chief criminalled the stock market. He has no lowest low. Elbows up world.

submitted 51 days ago • 0 comments

Trump does care about the pain, chaos, and turmoil he’s causing—in the following sense: He loves it. It makes him feel powerful.

submitted 54 days ago • 920 comments

Last time he told you not "not to worry" half a million Americans died of Covid.

submitted 54 days ago • 2481 comments

I really would like someone from the new US administration to articulate and clarify exactly what now are considered “American values” …. if they can do this without using the word “woke” that’d be great. Thanks.

submitted 54 days ago • 0 comments

Who could possibly still believe that petulant, populist PP is the man for the moment? It’s depressing and disappointing that so many think that a man with zero gravitas and the attitude of a sulky teenager, would be a better bet than an actual economist with real-world and life experience. Aaagh!

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Cartoon by @billbramhall.bsky.social. #TrumpTariffs

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submitted 65 days ago • 88 comments

Canada is potentially about to elect a Prime Minister with a PhD in economics from Oxford, Mexico elected someone with a degree in physics and a PhD in energy engineering… Meanwhile, America elected a barely sentient orange turnip. Any Questions?!

submitted 64 days ago • 839 comments