BallyhooTom1824
@ballyhootom1867.bsky.social
Continuing to observing humanity from my phone and making the odd comment. And I don’t necessarily mean occasional. 🥳
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The boos and commentary are like medicine for me. (Bad, I know.) www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
American Vice President JD Vance received a mixed reaction at Milano-Cortina 2026 opening ceremony
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Chilukuri attended opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina Olympics Friday in Italy.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:08 PM
The boos and commentary are like medicine for me. (Bad, I know.) www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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The entire Olympic stadium boos JD Vance. What an international embarrassment!
February 6, 2026 at 11:40 PM
The entire Olympic stadium boos JD Vance. What an international embarrassment!
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here’s my latest on the Carney government’s proposed social media ban for kids:
“…a social media ban for kids or a prohibition on certain types of content will not be getting to the root of the problem. We need to be demanding actual accountability and responsibility from social media companies”
“…a social media ban for kids or a prohibition on certain types of content will not be getting to the root of the problem. We need to be demanding actual accountability and responsibility from social media companies”
Why do we regulate vacuum cleaners more strictly than social media? @supriya.bsky.social writes www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/03/o...
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Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Why do we regulate vacuum cleaners more strictly than social media?
If Canada is going to join the tide of other countries embarking on social media bans for children and younger teens, then it is going to have to make sure it has paired the ban with some other form o...
www.nationalobserver.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:09 PM
here’s my latest on the Carney government’s proposed social media ban for kids:
“…a social media ban for kids or a prohibition on certain types of content will not be getting to the root of the problem. We need to be demanding actual accountability and responsibility from social media companies”
“…a social media ban for kids or a prohibition on certain types of content will not be getting to the root of the problem. We need to be demanding actual accountability and responsibility from social media companies”
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Toronto Bike Lanes So Snow Covered Drivers Not Even Parking In Them.
c/o @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
c/o @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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I stand with Minnesota ✊❤️ Selling armoured vehicles to ICE isn't Canada Strong. @mark-carney.bsky.social @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social STOP the sale of Canadian arms to ICE and #CloseTheLoopholes! act.gp/4jY60a0 @greenpeaceca.bsky.social
No more armoured vehicles for ICE!
Sign the petition to demand Canada stop exporting military equipment fuelling human rights abuses.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:14 PM
I stand with Minnesota ✊❤️ Selling armoured vehicles to ICE isn't Canada Strong. @mark-carney.bsky.social @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social STOP the sale of Canadian arms to ICE and #CloseTheLoopholes! act.gp/4jY60a0 @greenpeaceca.bsky.social
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42 Years Ago Today: February 3, 1984 Front Page
February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
42 Years Ago Today: February 3, 1984 Front Page
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As communities across the US reel from ongoing violence, militarized raids & human rights abuses linked to ICE, new revelations show that Canada is complicit in this violence.
Canadian company, Roshel, has been contracted to deliver 20 armoured vehicles👇
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/pr...
Canadian company, Roshel, has been contracted to deliver 20 armoured vehicles👇
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/pr...
Greenpeace calls on MPs to halt export of armoured vehicles to U.S. immigration agency ICE
Greenpeace activists unveiled a banner saying “No Canadian Arms for ICE” at the Brampton headquarters of the Canadian company that is building armoured vehicles for the U.S. Immigration and Customs En...
www.greenpeace.org
February 3, 2026 at 1:22 AM
As communities across the US reel from ongoing violence, militarized raids & human rights abuses linked to ICE, new revelations show that Canada is complicit in this violence.
Canadian company, Roshel, has been contracted to deliver 20 armoured vehicles👇
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/pr...
Canadian company, Roshel, has been contracted to deliver 20 armoured vehicles👇
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/pr...
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Toronto Bike Lanes So Snow Covered Drivers Not Even Parking In Them.
c/o @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
c/o @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Toronto Bike Lanes So Snow Covered Drivers Not Even Parking In Them.
c/o @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
c/o @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
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The Ford government continues asset-stripping the Province of Ontario in service of its cronies. Once again, developers benefit while the public, the environment and endangered species lose.
#OnPoli
#OnPoli
January 28, 2026 at 8:58 PM
The Ford government continues asset-stripping the Province of Ontario in service of its cronies. Once again, developers benefit while the public, the environment and endangered species lose.
#OnPoli
#OnPoli
We shouldn’t have sold it to the USA. We should take it back. And add Michigan, for their pizza.
January 29, 2026 at 4:39 AM
We shouldn’t have sold it to the USA. We should take it back. And add Michigan, for their pizza.
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If we adopted Wisconsin too, we'd have Lake Superior all to ourselves.
January 28, 2026 at 9:11 PM
If we adopted Wisconsin too, we'd have Lake Superior all to ourselves.
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www.cbc.ca/news/politic... A wild boast from self-appointed affordability “czars.”
Conservatives say they set fundraising record of nearly $48M last year | CBC News
The Conservative Party of Canada says it set a fundraising record in 2025, bringing in almost $48 million from more than 327,000 donations across the country.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:48 PM
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... A wild boast from self-appointed affordability “czars.”
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Springsteen can pump out an ICE dis track as fast as Kendrick can for Drake.
January 28, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Springsteen can pump out an ICE dis track as fast as Kendrick can for Drake.
Not enough talk about all the Honda and Toyota vehicles being made here in Canada.
Not enough talk about the thousands Chinese made Volvo and Tesla EVs being imported into Canada annually, before the 100% tariff.
No talk about Chinese made gas powered cars by GM still being imported into Canada.
Not enough talk about the thousands Chinese made Volvo and Tesla EVs being imported into Canada annually, before the 100% tariff.
No talk about Chinese made gas powered cars by GM still being imported into Canada.
January 29, 2026 at 4:31 AM
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You know, I get that anybody paying even the slightest attention to world affairs these days has every reason to feel on edge, but these days I'm finding people on this app are showing signs of becoming as tetchy and humourless as those over on the bird app.
January 28, 2026 at 9:29 PM
You know, I get that anybody paying even the slightest attention to world affairs these days has every reason to feel on edge, but these days I'm finding people on this app are showing signs of becoming as tetchy and humourless as those over on the bird app.
Not enough talk about all the Honda and Toyota vehicles being made here in Canada.
Not enough talk about the thousands Chinese made Volvo and Tesla EVs being imported into Canada annually, before the 100% tariff.
No talk about Chinese made gas powered cars by GM still being imported into Canada.
Not enough talk about the thousands Chinese made Volvo and Tesla EVs being imported into Canada annually, before the 100% tariff.
No talk about Chinese made gas powered cars by GM still being imported into Canada.
January 28, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Not enough talk about all the Honda and Toyota vehicles being made here in Canada.
Not enough talk about the thousands Chinese made Volvo and Tesla EVs being imported into Canada annually, before the 100% tariff.
No talk about Chinese made gas powered cars by GM still being imported into Canada.
Not enough talk about the thousands Chinese made Volvo and Tesla EVs being imported into Canada annually, before the 100% tariff.
No talk about Chinese made gas powered cars by GM still being imported into Canada.
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Trump Claims U.S. Used ‘Discombobulator’ Weapon In Maduro Raid https://theonion.com/trump-claims-u-s-used-discombobulator-weapon-in-maduro-raid/
January 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Trump Claims U.S. Used ‘Discombobulator’ Weapon In Maduro Raid https://theonion.com/trump-claims-u-s-used-discombobulator-weapon-in-maduro-raid/
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BTW. Topolino translates from Italian to Mikey Mouse. 😁🐭
January 20, 2026 at 6:45 PM
BTW. Topolino translates from Italian to Mikey Mouse. 😁🐭
If Canada’s bringing EVs in from China, maybe we can consider the Moroccan made Fiat Topolino, as seen here in Sicily.
January 19, 2026 at 1:44 PM
If Canada’s bringing EVs in from China, maybe we can consider the Moroccan made Fiat Topolino, as seen here in Sicily.
Auto designers turn to natures aerodynamics for new vehicle designs.
January 19, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Auto designers turn to natures aerodynamics for new vehicle designs.
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