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"We seek a peaceful world, a prosperous world, a free world, a world of good neighbours, living on terms of equality and mutual respect, as Canada and the United States have lived for generations." Harry S. Truman, 11 June 1947, (Canadian Parliament)
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You've been asking yourself "where is the Canadian guy"? But you knew he would show up just when we needed him. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ozb...

The White House is chock-full of people who should be institutionalized in some public facilities other than the White House.

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No brainer. At a cost currently estimated to exceed $70 billion over 30 years ($CA), for a plane our biggest adversary can turn off with the click of a keyboard!

“When people feel assured of their financial welfare and of their children’s future, she insists, they become far less receptive to the type of strongman demagoguery that thrives on scapegoats and feasts on anxiety.” www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

But the good news - Spring is just around the corner!

And meanwhile .... Elon continues to dump on the world! Remember Saskatchewan-https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/spacex-cbc-debris-space-junk-sask-1.7231571 www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Really sad that so many are so insular and so still don't get it, very sad.

History 101 “…the Corrupter Era can trace its origins to Trump’s 2nd term. It ended…when average, long suffering North Americans, having fought a long battle to depose the Trumps, restored democracy; but it was too late, the USA was gone. Both corruption and climate change had done too much damage.”

“What [Trump] wants is to see a total collapse of the Canadian economy, because that will make it easier to annex us.” Prime Minister of Canada

On tonight’s address…

I get you're upset, we're all upset, so while threatening to cut both nickel & electricity exports to US makes for great theatre, maybe strategically, it would be better to keep quiet and let any such cuts slowly do the talking. No need to give him a casus belli!

"And remember that Canada can’t concede to U.S. demands, even if it were in a mood to do so (which it very much isn’t) because there aren’t any coherent U.S. demands; Canada has done nothing wrong!" paulkrugman.substack.com/p/trump-hate...

Measles is a looming disaster. Airborne and highly contagious, it spreads faster than Bird Flu or even COVID-19. With an R₀ of 12–18, a single case can trigger explosive outbreaks. This virus has real pandemic potential. Vaccinate now before it’s too late.

Measles - Canada Measles is actively spreading in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph. Public health confirms local transmission and exposure at a Guelph event. Officials warn Ontario cases are climbing. How big is the real number?

Trumps tariffs are nonsensical. Could be a stunt for tomorrow’s congressional show, but since we know he’s a gangster, they are simply a cudgel to help him dominate in every way imaginable, and not just Canada. So a response of meeting 2% by 2030 is also nonsensical! We’re in an existential crisis!

So big storm coming to US, no kidding, it started Jan 20th! www.cnn.com/2025/03/03/w...

Imagine to having to do this to get the President’s attention when you are the head of one of the largest US Departments.

"According to a new report by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) in collaboration with [U Exeter], global GDP could contract by 50% between 2070-2090 if climate change remains unchecked. This is not an abstract...warning; it is a projection based on rigorous financial risk assessments"

new this morning from @andrewperez.bsky.social and me www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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No, the meeting did not go badly for Ukraine. It exposed in the most undeniable, unequivocal way possible the pro-Putin commitments of the president and vice president. That was information Americans and allies needed to have clear before them.

what a day

“I am done with the intimidation. I am done with the fascists.” … If you aren’t following @charlieangus104.bsky.social you’re missing out on an opportunity to be inspired and energized by a truly courageous politician who has zero fucks left to give…

Today was a less than ideal day for the unified front against the Russian state and their invasion of Ukraine It's important to see where Canadians stand on defence spending, which nearly half say we need to raise according to previous polling canadianpolling.substack.com/p/raise-defe...

The world you grew up in and have lived in until a month ago is over. Done. The US and Russia are allies. NATO and democracies are our government's enemies. It's a total sweeping previously unthinkable unspeakably dangerous reversal. My latest. www.thedailybeast.com/why-this-wee...

My utmost respect to the Ukrainian people and president. Trump is dismantling the democratic world order to enrich himself. Canada must mobilize to prepare the home front & help allies deal with the coming onslaught. Maybe Trump will think it a win, while making Canada more prickly in the long run!

Sorry but I’m with @samsteindc.bsky.social. This isn’t “in response” to the Oval meeting. They had all of this pre-planned and ready to roll out. Trump and Vance instigated the Oval confrontation to justify it.

Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share. snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...

“…the history of patrimonial rule suggests that [the Democrats] most effective approach will be hammering home the message that he is corrupt. One thing is certain: He will give them plenty to work with.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

“Patrimonialism is corrupt by definition, because its reason for being is to exploit the state for gain—political, personal, and financial. At every turn, it is at war with the rules and institutions that impede rigging, robbing, and gutting the state. “ www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

When I saw the disgusting "trump Gaza" video this morning, the bile rose to my throat. I won't share it. Instead, help me promote this counter narrative by Tala, from Gaza. "Gaza is not yours to take. Gaza is ours, and we are still here. This is our land." BRAVO to her strength and DEFIANCE. 🥹💪

WATCH: "We are in a new era… where international relations aren’t going to be determined by rules… they're going to be determined by strong men." Former MI6 boss Sir Alex Younger on Trump, Putin and changes to global diplomacy. #Newsnight www.youtube.com/watch?v=FocQITpJnaQ

Patel is an unqualified extremist who probably perjured himself, receives money from Russia & China, and has made clear he will weaponize the FBI to pursue Trump's political enemies. The only Trump appointee who did not make is Gaetz, seemingly for being an insufficiently loyal Republican.

President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

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Traitor Trump the Grifter King! Target his self-image & sense of superiority! Weak, spineless, narcissistic liar and shell of a human being!

New evidence has emerged from The Insider that Russia did indeed offer bounties to kill US and coalition troops in Afghanistan. A reminder that Trump downplayed and protected Russia in 2020 when the NYT broke the story

Trump will be remembered by future generations as the WORST traitor in American history, and his sycophantic political supporters will be compared to those who decades ago supported Hitler.

Adam is absolutely right 💯

During WWII, four brothers from the same Jewish family signed up to fight against the Nazis. Only one of the four brothers survived. His grandson is the current President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. Sláva Ukrayíni!