@anakhari.bsky.social
Canadian. Former lawyer and executive in the federal government. Now retired from both. Opinions are my own.
Popper's Paradox. Brandolini's Law, Russell's Teapot.
Popper's Paradox. Brandolini's Law, Russell's Teapot.
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It was TRANSLATED by the US from Russian into English, not authored by the US.
November 23, 2025 at 2:13 AM
It was TRANSLATED by the US from Russian into English, not authored by the US.
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As I predicted yesterday of course she received death threats. This is the Republican Party, millions of them in the USA and sounds like they also attend church!!
Rep. Jason Crow - #cdnpoli
Trump called for my arrest, prosecution, and execution.
Almost immediately, the threats exploded—against me and my office.
All Americans must condemn this political violence.
Listen to some of the actual threats we’ve received: 👇
Trump called for my arrest, prosecution, and execution.
Almost immediately, the threats exploded—against me and my office.
All Americans must condemn this political violence.
Listen to some of the actual threats we’ve received: 👇
November 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM
As I predicted yesterday of course she received death threats. This is the Republican Party, millions of them in the USA and sounds like they also attend church!!
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I'm waiting for CON's to slag Carney for the $70B UAE investments in Canada, all while fully supporting the US oil/gas industry being guided by an alt right fascist dictator in the White House.
November 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I'm waiting for CON's to slag Carney for the $70B UAE investments in Canada, all while fully supporting the US oil/gas industry being guided by an alt right fascist dictator in the White House.
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Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
November 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.
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Dutch military opens fire at drones over Volkel Air Base
Dutch military opens fire at drones
The Dutch military opened fire at drones over Volkel Air Base in the east of the country but no wreckage was recovered, the Ministry of Defense said Saturday.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Dutch military opens fire at drones over Volkel Air Base
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I’ve said this every month for a year.
November 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I’ve said this every month for a year.
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So apparently this is fine but Canadian governments using advertising to share views with Americans about trade is completely inappropriate.
Got it.
Got it.
November 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM
So apparently this is fine but Canadian governments using advertising to share views with Americans about trade is completely inappropriate.
Got it.
Got it.
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"Your stagnating living standards have nothing to do with Donald Trump or whatever bogeyman the CBC tells you to blame. The fault lies with your leadership, elected by you." Hey Vance, you know where to go. torontosun.com/news/nationa...
J.D. Vance roasts CBC and Canada's 'immigration insanity'
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is blaming the Liberal Party for Canada's economic stagnation in a viral social media post. Read more.
torontosun.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"Your stagnating living standards have nothing to do with Donald Trump or whatever bogeyman the CBC tells you to blame. The fault lies with your leadership, elected by you." Hey Vance, you know where to go. torontosun.com/news/nationa...
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Has Cornelis Piet Hoekstra ever been grateful, ever said “thank you” or offered any words of appreciation for Canada whose troops saved his country and his hometown of Groningen in the decade of his birth? (Applying Vance/Trump standards / words they applied to Zelensky) Sigh.
November 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Has Cornelis Piet Hoekstra ever been grateful, ever said “thank you” or offered any words of appreciation for Canada whose troops saved his country and his hometown of Groningen in the decade of his birth? (Applying Vance/Trump standards / words they applied to Zelensky) Sigh.
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15,000 signatures.
No one cares about ambassadors.
That's how big of an asshole Pete Hoekstra is.
www.change.org/p/remove-pet...
No one cares about ambassadors.
That's how big of an asshole Pete Hoekstra is.
www.change.org/p/remove-pet...
November 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
15,000 signatures.
No one cares about ambassadors.
That's how big of an asshole Pete Hoekstra is.
www.change.org/p/remove-pet...
No one cares about ambassadors.
That's how big of an asshole Pete Hoekstra is.
www.change.org/p/remove-pet...
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The Disinformation Party of Canada needs a new leader.
“80% of the most disinformed Canadians support the CPC.”
“80% of the most disinformed Canadians support the CPC.”
New study finds that 80% of Canadians with the strongest belief in disinformation vote Conservative
An EKOS study on disinformation in Canada has found that Conservative Party voters are the most likely to believe disinformation.
cultmtl.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Disinformation Party of Canada needs a new leader.
“80% of the most disinformed Canadians support the CPC.”
“80% of the most disinformed Canadians support the CPC.”
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We know that’s not true!
November 22, 2025 at 4:33 AM
We know that’s not true!
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There is only one way to describe welcoming a dictator like MBS to the White House with all the pomp and circumstance: moral rot.
November 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
There is only one way to describe welcoming a dictator like MBS to the White House with all the pomp and circumstance: moral rot.
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Share TF OUT OF THIS!#TrumpCrushesYourDreams
November 22, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Share TF OUT OF THIS!#TrumpCrushesYourDreams
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The administration that uncancelled swastikas yesterday wants us to believe that it is blackmailing universities because it is so sincerely against antisemitism?
November 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The administration that uncancelled swastikas yesterday wants us to believe that it is blackmailing universities because it is so sincerely against antisemitism?
Hoekstra: "“We’re talking about $54 million in ads. In American dollars. So real money,” he said, before quickly adding “that’s a joke” and “lighten up” as some in the crowd groaned."
First rule of public speaking: READ THE ROOM. Otherwise, both the joke and your speech may flop. Fatally.
First rule of public speaking: READ THE ROOM. Otherwise, both the joke and your speech may flop. Fatally.
November 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Hoekstra: "“We’re talking about $54 million in ads. In American dollars. So real money,” he said, before quickly adding “that’s a joke” and “lighten up” as some in the crowd groaned."
First rule of public speaking: READ THE ROOM. Otherwise, both the joke and your speech may flop. Fatally.
First rule of public speaking: READ THE ROOM. Otherwise, both the joke and your speech may flop. Fatally.
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JD Vance spouting nonsense for the benefit of the Alberta separatists. Meddling. Hoekstra, are you paying attention? Maybe we should emulate Trump and cut off the oil and the electricity in a fit of pique.
www.youtube.com/shorts/yjVzQ...
www.youtube.com/shorts/yjVzQ...
JD Vance is an idiot, and I have the data to prove it. 
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:34 AM
JD Vance spouting nonsense for the benefit of the Alberta separatists. Meddling. Hoekstra, are you paying attention? Maybe we should emulate Trump and cut off the oil and the electricity in a fit of pique.
www.youtube.com/shorts/yjVzQ...
www.youtube.com/shorts/yjVzQ...
JD Vance spouting nonsense for the benefit of the Alberta separatists. Meddling. Hoekstra, are you paying attention? Maybe we should emulate Trump and cut off the oil and the electricity in a fit of pique.
www.youtube.com/shorts/yjVzQ...
www.youtube.com/shorts/yjVzQ...
JD Vance is an idiot, and I have the data to prove it. 
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:34 AM
JD Vance spouting nonsense for the benefit of the Alberta separatists. Meddling. Hoekstra, are you paying attention? Maybe we should emulate Trump and cut off the oil and the electricity in a fit of pique.
www.youtube.com/shorts/yjVzQ...
www.youtube.com/shorts/yjVzQ...
JD Vance needs to get his facts straight. and direct his whining at his own country. US News ranks Canada fifth in quality of life, as opposed to the US's rank of 22nd.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
JD Vance blames immigration for Canada's 'stagnating' living standards | CBC News
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance made a series of posts criticizing Canada’s political leadership, public broadcaster and immigration system, saying our living standards are “stagnating” because of all th...
www.cbc.ca
November 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
JD Vance needs to get his facts straight. and direct his whining at his own country. US News ranks Canada fifth in quality of life, as opposed to the US's rank of 22nd.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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This is blatant blackmail. Bear in mind that Donald Trump has already ended all U.S. military, financial, economic and humanitarian support to Ukraine. What remains is the 'right' of other NATO member states to buy U.S. weapons for Kyiv. Now he wants President Zelensky to betray his country?
November 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
This is blatant blackmail. Bear in mind that Donald Trump has already ended all U.S. military, financial, economic and humanitarian support to Ukraine. What remains is the 'right' of other NATO member states to buy U.S. weapons for Kyiv. Now he wants President Zelensky to betray his country?
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The Ottawa Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a break and enter investigation in the 100 block of Kent Street on September 29th.
www.ottawapolice.ca/en/news/susp...
www.ottawapolice.ca/en/news/susp...
November 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Ottawa Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a break and enter investigation in the 100 block of Kent Street on September 29th.
www.ottawapolice.ca/en/news/susp...
www.ottawapolice.ca/en/news/susp...
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128 House Dems, F**KIN Support Al Green this time - Serve the People, Stop being aipac Puppets😍🤩
Enough of this "We'll get tRump after regaining Congress control in midterms" BS - Morons, Fascist tRump will declare martial law to Suspend elections
Honour your Friggin oath to Constitution🫠
Enough of this "We'll get tRump after regaining Congress control in midterms" BS - Morons, Fascist tRump will declare martial law to Suspend elections
Honour your Friggin oath to Constitution🫠
Rep Al Green from Texas is reintroducing articles of Impeachment against the criminal Donald Trump.
Green tried earlier this year but all other reps were too chickenshit to back him. Support him this time. Call your reps & tell them to join him. #3E #EndImpunity
Green tried earlier this year but all other reps were too chickenshit to back him. Support him this time. Call your reps & tell them to join him. #3E #EndImpunity
November 21, 2025 at 9:06 AM
128 House Dems, F**KIN Support Al Green this time - Serve the People, Stop being aipac Puppets😍🤩
Enough of this "We'll get tRump after regaining Congress control in midterms" BS - Morons, Fascist tRump will declare martial law to Suspend elections
Honour your Friggin oath to Constitution🫠
Enough of this "We'll get tRump after regaining Congress control in midterms" BS - Morons, Fascist tRump will declare martial law to Suspend elections
Honour your Friggin oath to Constitution🫠
No. Flat-out no. There's toxic chemicals in that brew. You don't want this.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/p...
Democrats are debating how to approach the new Marjorie Taylor Greene | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett watched GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologize on national television for her role in perpetuating divisive rhetoric and immediately instructed her staff to see if ...
www.cnn.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
No. Flat-out no. There's toxic chemicals in that brew. You don't want this.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/p...