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richardkonarski.bsky.social
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Both thought-provoking & covering. The consequences of electing a narcissistic child ro the Oval Office.p www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

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Ya, that about covers it.

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What a great idea! Add this to the ʔapsčiik t̓ašii multi-use bike trail between Ucluelet and Tofino as an example of positive actions toward reconciliation.

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I am unclear why the allegations would rock the church. Perhaps upset that it was discovered. Institutions that require its members to follow authoritarian figures blindly, create the very environment that enables the abuse of the vulnerable. Job #1 is always to protect the institution.

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Good. Rustad is finally showing some leadership. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Trump wants the investigation to see how he can get in on the deal.

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How Trump’s ‘51st State’ Canada Talk Came to Be Seen as Deadly Serious www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/w... Assuming Canada remains in NATO, will European members come to Canada's aid when America invades at the behest of their money-grubbing imperialist President?

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The contrast between a class act in Zelenskyy against the crass, brutish behaviour of Trump and Vance. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

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Rubio, another spineless minion currying favour with the orange potentate. Make America grate again. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/u...

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Propaganda used to sew the seeds of division. Autocracy 101.

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Monica Lewinsky is revisiting the events involving Bill Clinton that first put her in the media spotlight over 25 years ago, saying that the former president should have resigned from office at the time.

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“First of all, you’ve got to fire the chairman of the joint chiefs,” Hegseth said during a November interview on the Shawn Ryan Show. “Any general that was involved, general, admiral, or whatever, that was involved in any of that DEI woke shit has got to go.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Maga, you aren't the good guys. #Canada #democracy #freedom #Putin #Trump

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For the discerning newsie, this service by the Globe & Mail is excellent. Straight and to the point. Will be needed as Canada will be facing the inevitable disinformation attacks by the MAGA crew & Muskovites. www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

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Spot on.

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Another gem from one of BC's greatest writers. Elegantly crafted. vancouversun.com/news/opinion...

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Trump 101. Insightful. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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From the wonderful Bruce MacKinnon! 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli #uspoli #tariffs

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Let's try that again. I will stop trying to be clever with my post, as I cannot spell "tariff" correctly. #tariffs www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

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We don’t have any standards on who we’re putting in charge of our government now. And that’s putting stress on the people already there.

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This opinion piece is truly a thing of beauty. As Forrest Gumb opined, "Stupid is as stupid does." #MAGA www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/o...

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Kulusevski has pegged the problem—insatiable greed using the players as human fodder for corporate averous. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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Another media entity grovelling at the feet of Trump the Tyrant. #Trump #autocracy www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

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www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j... Important read. Then think about Musk's Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration. Is this making America great again?

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RICHY OPENS THE SCORING!!!

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Trump Is Already Drowning Us in Outrages www.newyorker.com/news/letter-... The essence of Trump explained, "[L]ike all bullies, Trump gravitates toward weaker targets—Panama and Canada rather than Russia and China. He punches down."

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From dog whistles to blaring horns, Poilievre makes his case theconversation.com/from-dog-whi... On Jan 20, the day that a renowned liar, sexual predator, and felon is confirmed as President of the United States, it is timely to make note of our version of Trump light.

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TikTok to ‘Go Dark’ on Sunday for Its 170 Million American Users www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/t... Excellent!

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My admiration for Joly. She bowed out of any leadership race aspirations to focus on the grind ahead in dealing with the ill-informed MAGA Republicans who are marching in lock-step with Trump's fixation on tariffs. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

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Too late. Freeland should have pulled out on principle after Trudeau bullied and pushed out Jody Wilson-Raybould. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

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Could a massive wildfire level parts of Vancouver? Yes it could, according to best selling BC author @johnvaillant.bsky.social vancouversun.com/news/could-v...

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Completely agree with @maxrushden.bsky.social on this. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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The Spurs season in a nutshell. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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Why Did Danielle Smith Visit with Donald Trump? via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025... Well stated.

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I wish these Premiers would stop with the visits to see Trump. This plays into one of Trump's favourite ploys - divide & conquer. Trudeau has lots of blame for this predicament. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

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Yup. That sounds about right.

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Celebrity & influencer endorsements. What could possibly go wrong?

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From a centre-right politician quoted in this article, "[T]he United States is our ally, our biggest ally. How can an ally try to betray us so much, by invading its own ally?" These poor people have no notion what's coming their way in Donald Trump. They do have it right. He is a lot like Putin.

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Zuckerberg is pathetic. Nice to peel back the origins of his empire.

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I recall Musk being interviewed & he decided to weigh in on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. I was shocked to hear how ill-informed and incorrect he was. It seems his incessant messaging on that-app-that-shall-not-be-named has convinced him of his intellectual omnificence.

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And this is precisely how autocrats win—grovelling at the feet of the soon-to-be Bully President. Welcome to the new world order. #Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/t...

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This judge is quite impressive—framing #Trump as the bullying lout that he is. www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...

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What an excellent article, framing up the world-wide stakes with the onset of the second #Trump presidency. Great read!

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John Bolton: Presidents Expect Loyalty. Trump Demands Fealty. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/o.... Bolton opines, "This is the real test of appointees’ personal integrity, evidencing whether their loyalty is to the Constitution or to Mr. Trump." Bolton failed this test during the impeachment hearings.

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Shipley sounds like a corporate lackey. Sad.

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And while no postings yet, here is his account information @dan-rather.bsky.social, assuming it is legitimate.

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Trump, Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/o.... Sure glad to know @nytimes.com keeping the incoming Trump adminstration's feet to fire. Recalling Dan Rather's simple lament for the journalistic endeavour - "Courage."

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The facade is cracking. Will Trump be next? We can only hope.

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