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Life-long photographer. Living on Vancouver Island BC Appreciative of journalists who know what W5 means. I believe in the social safety net even if it costs me more in taxes. I try not to be rude when I disagree.
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submitted 1 day ago • 214 comments

So, if Israel ignores Trump will drop a bomb on Tel Aviv ??

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Vance says that the US "is not at war with Iran", to which I say, "open your eyes" and "read the room". You dropped multiple bombs on Iran and are supplying Israel with everything it needs to wage war. The US is in up to its eyeballs. That is called WAR! #USA

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Canadians, in the past, have been their own worst enemy when adopting Canadian ideas and "stars". Many wait until Americans adopt the idea before we approve. I signed up about a month ago. I hope Canadians flood to this platform so that we can communicate without foreign interference.

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Many people in the world desire to come to Canada, but until we address our housing shortage, we are not doing them any favours by accepting them. More monetary security for "home-grown" families also needs to improve before young couples increase family size. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

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submitted 5 days ago • 443 comments

Please enjoy my cartoon for Tuesday's Toronto Star

submitted 8 days ago • 48 comments

It was an elegant meal . .in a Kraft dinner sort of way!

submitted 5 days ago • 0 comments

I haven't used the word "feckless" much. I didn't know that a person could have "feck". Now I know!

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

It's a thought! 🙂 #cdnpoli #usa

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

Next we have to ban all those gambling promos!

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

I don't often find myself near the same page as RFK, but banning drug ads would be a giant step forward for health care. www.cnn.com/2025/06/17/m...

submitted 7 days ago • 2 comments

Don't look at it as you having no choice but to vote for Poilievre. Look at it as your opinion doesn't matter. Just do as you're told. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

I've never seen a hyphenated hippopotamus before.😉 How exciting! I would like to hear how that is pronounced.

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

What’s the Longest Word in English? "pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis" Say it fast 3 times. It's 45 characters and is a disease that causes an inflammation of the lungs. I thought you needed to know that today!

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

You try to move like you used to. Your body hesitates. But inside, nothing feels different. That quiet gap between memory and motion… it’s more common than we admit. www.clickworlddaily.com/2025/05/when... #MentalHealth #nostalgia #selfawareness #aging #identity

submitted 31 days ago • 19 comments

. Slower is OK! "You haven’t quit. And maybe that’s the only victory left that still matters. Not the scoreboard. Not the stopwatch. Just the quiet fact that some part of you refused to go numb. And maybe that’s the most human thing about you" www.clickworlddaily.com/2025/05/when...

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

I feel bad for all of those small operators in the US whose businesses are being affected, but they will get Canadians back if/when they get rid of Trump. Canadians are insulted and fearful for good reason. Get rid of that reason! . . . . We'll be back! #cdnpoli #USA www.cnn.com/2025/06/16/t...

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

This confirms most opinions about Rebel. Now, according to those standards and applying them to politics, the Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives should have party status revoked. #cdnpoli

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

Turnabout is fair play?

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

To all participating countries at the G-7 this morning. #G-7 #Canada

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

"Understatement of the Year" goes to Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc. #cdnpoli

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

What's in a flag? American, Canadian, British . . . etc. The effort we put into protecting the peace and well-being of our citizens and guests is all represented in our banner. If we abdicate to tyrants, the reason for pride is lost. #cdnpoli #USA

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

American officials have been watching too many of their own movies and TV! #LosAngeles #LA #ICE #NoKings #resist #florida www.cnn.com/2025/06/13/u...

submitted 12 days ago • 1 comment

Scott Moe just rolled over, stuck his ass in the air and said to Trump "Give it to me Baby!" I hope the people of Sask. remember this moment at the next election. #USboycott #abpoli #saskpoli #cdnpoli

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

Just because Alberta and Saskatchewan are putting US liquor on the shelves doesn't mean that you have to buy it. #USboycott #abpoli #saskpoli #cdnpoli

submitted 13 days ago • 44 comments

substack.com/@kdterry/not... #CanadiansBuyCanadian 🇨🇦 #ConservativesAreMAGA

submitted 14 days ago • 9 comments

Trump is making people so sick of listening to him that we are in danger of not listening to him at all. After that, all is lost. Pay attention and fight back, for as long as it takes! #USA #Trump #War #LA #LosAngeles #Riots #ICE

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"US State Department orders embassies to resume processing Harvard student visas" My question is, will they still want to come after being told that they are not welcome, and will they feel safe, and will Trump find a way to throw them out anyway? www.cnn.com/2025/06/09/p...

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

I'm just working on a home installation project. I've concluded that if it weren't for awkward and annoying, how dull life would be!

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

As the song goes, "That don't impress me much!" #USA www.cnn.com/2025/06/08/u...

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

A long lens, a cup of coffee, and unsuspecting subjects. Just another day on the lake.

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

. You can have noise, chaos, violence, record bankruptcies, border violence, corrupt politicians, etc. or, . . . . . . You can have Canada. Not perfect, but the closest thing to heaven! #USA #cdnpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HQK...

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

What will stop corporations in these special zones from Trumpoling all over the rights and desires of Ontarians? "This ain't no upwardly mobile freeway This is the road to hell"

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

The United States, which loves to call itself "America", as if it were the only country on the continent, may soon have to change its name officially. I can see it now, "The Dissunited States of Trumpland". #USA #cdnpoli @cnn.com ‬

submitted 17 days ago • 2 comments

Trump. . . .Bringing America down as far as it can go! (And we ain't talking limbo rock baby!)

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

@cbcnews-rss.bsky.social why is CBC still consulting PP at every turn of events?? He is NOT an elected MP. He is NOT the Opposition leader. He is the leader of the CPC only. Why is Andrew Scheer not consulted instead of PP? The Canadian media is the venue keeping PP relevant. Not the voters.

submitted 18 days ago • 33 comments

One of the many reasons for recurring potholes is the bad workmanship of the crews repairing them. I've watched a crew fill holes only to have the first car over it make another hole due to the fill not being packed down properly. Wasted time and money. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/radio/costof...

submitted 17 days ago • 1 comment