I am the walrus
@buttly.bsky.social
Conservation & restoration worker.
Here to save wetlands and eat tacos. And I’m all outta tacos
Alberta
Here to save wetlands and eat tacos. And I’m all outta tacos
Alberta
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It is even worse than it looks
The Old World Order is Dead
Unipolarity was given, not taken
open.substack.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:19 PM
It is even worse than it looks
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"The powerful have their power. But we have something too — the capacity to stop pretending, to name reality, to build our strength at home, and to act together. That is Canada’s path. We choose it openly and confidently."
Read the whole speech here. paulwells.substack.com/p/the-carney...
Read the whole speech here. paulwells.substack.com/p/the-carney...
The Carney doctrine
Open comment thread on the PM's Davos speech
paulwells.substack.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:37 PM
"The powerful have their power. But we have something too — the capacity to stop pretending, to name reality, to build our strength at home, and to act together. That is Canada’s path. We choose it openly and confidently."
Read the whole speech here. paulwells.substack.com/p/the-carney...
Read the whole speech here. paulwells.substack.com/p/the-carney...
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everyone should read Carney's speech
January 20, 2026 at 4:49 PM
everyone should read Carney's speech
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The decision is, rightfully, being made for us.
Carney: "American hegemony in particular helped provide public goods, a stable financial system... this bargain no longer works. Let me be direct. We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition... recently, great powers have begun using economic integration as a weapon. Tariffs as leverage ... "
January 20, 2026 at 4:35 PM
The decision is, rightfully, being made for us.
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I'll try to end kindly here and say that a lot of well-meaning and even credentialed people have not come to terms with the nature of the American political system. Unfortunately, this makes it difficult to have productive, reality-based conversations about these and other questions.
September 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I'll try to end kindly here and say that a lot of well-meaning and even credentialed people have not come to terms with the nature of the American political system. Unfortunately, this makes it difficult to have productive, reality-based conversations about these and other questions.
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The argument is not that America needs to "purify its soul," whatever that means. It is that reactionaries are structurally likelier to control Washington and thus American foreign policy than not, a problem with significant implications for the world no one in politics is taking seriously.
Fundamentally, the logic of the quoted post is circular: "It is irresponsible for the US to do something good because the US is currently bad."
The notion that the US needs to purify its soul before it starts doing good things gets it completely backwards!
The notion that the US needs to purify its soul before it starts doing good things gets it completely backwards!
September 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The argument is not that America needs to "purify its soul," whatever that means. It is that reactionaries are structurally likelier to control Washington and thus American foreign policy than not, a problem with significant implications for the world no one in politics is taking seriously.
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is the likelihood that their “sir, you’ve done such a great job in syria, i love everything about what you’re doing and have one tiny note on greenland sir” texts will be posted verbatim a calculation world leaders have made and decided they can live with, or are they surprised when this happens
missed this overnight but Trump also posted what looks to be a private text sent to him by NATO Secretary Mark Rutte
January 20, 2026 at 4:18 PM
is the likelihood that their “sir, you’ve done such a great job in syria, i love everything about what you’re doing and have one tiny note on greenland sir” texts will be posted verbatim a calculation world leaders have made and decided they can live with, or are they surprised when this happens
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…walked into the office restroom while I was washing my hands, went straight to the next sink to wash his hands, looked at me, and said, "You should wash your hands BEFORE peeing. Before you touch your penis."
January 20, 2026 at 2:55 AM
…walked into the office restroom while I was washing my hands, went straight to the next sink to wash his hands, looked at me, and said, "You should wash your hands BEFORE peeing. Before you touch your penis."
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📷🦌Cover article! Congrats to @wildco.bsky.social PhD candidate Taz for leading this nuanced paper showing that the effects of wolf reduction on caribou calf survival depend on landscape context. Compensation by other predators may limit benefits for caribou. #openaccess doi.org/10.1002/jwmg....
January 16, 2026 at 5:55 PM
📷🦌Cover article! Congrats to @wildco.bsky.social PhD candidate Taz for leading this nuanced paper showing that the effects of wolf reduction on caribou calf survival depend on landscape context. Compensation by other predators may limit benefits for caribou. #openaccess doi.org/10.1002/jwmg....
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In sum, Europe has little to lose in hitting back hard. The hope here is Europe hits back hard and prompts Trump to deescalate, just as he has done on China. Thus by escalating Europe is also creating a pathway to deescalate this crisis.
January 18, 2026 at 3:04 AM
In sum, Europe has little to lose in hitting back hard. The hope here is Europe hits back hard and prompts Trump to deescalate, just as he has done on China. Thus by escalating Europe is also creating a pathway to deescalate this crisis.
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As previously pointed out, there is a real risk of foreign interference in the Alberta independence initiative launched by the Alberta Prosperity Project. Counsel for Sturgeon Lake First Nation has commissioned an expert opinion from Wes Wark to document this risk. 1/ #abpoli #cdnpoli #ableg
January 17, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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You damn skippy it’s a shit show but for angry old men like me, it’s our time to shine
January 17, 2026 at 9:33 PM
You damn skippy it’s a shit show but for angry old men like me, it’s our time to shine
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Boston has way better transit. For example it takes 5 hours to get from Boston to New York by train, but 4 days to go from LA to New York.
January 17, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Boston has way better transit. For example it takes 5 hours to get from Boston to New York by train, but 4 days to go from LA to New York.
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chief: ok what do we have here
dog cop: caught this guy walking in front of a house
chief: and what crime did he commit
dog cop: are you being serious
dog cop: caught this guy walking in front of a house
chief: and what crime did he commit
dog cop: are you being serious
January 15, 2026 at 3:53 PM
chief: ok what do we have here
dog cop: caught this guy walking in front of a house
chief: and what crime did he commit
dog cop: are you being serious
dog cop: caught this guy walking in front of a house
chief: and what crime did he commit
dog cop: are you being serious
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Peeps in Vancouver: my band is playing a rad fest this weekend, and we are the only band from Alberta to do so. Come see me as one half of "one of the most underappreciated rhythm sections in Western Canada."
Fulfilment
Some people sew a Misfits patch on their jacket and call themselves punk, but Calgary’s Fulfilment do not mess around with any of that. They’ve been around long enough to know better, and more importa...
unrealcity.rocks
January 14, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Peeps in Vancouver: my band is playing a rad fest this weekend, and we are the only band from Alberta to do so. Come see me as one half of "one of the most underappreciated rhythm sections in Western Canada."
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As they say, *ahem*, some personal news:
After 20 years in journalism, including a decade at CBC News, I'm moving on to something different.
I’m launching my own independent practice as a Data & Storytelling Strategist.
Yes, I'm giving up a stable job in order to hang up my own shingle.
Why?
🧵👇
After 20 years in journalism, including a decade at CBC News, I'm moving on to something different.
I’m launching my own independent practice as a Data & Storytelling Strategist.
Yes, I'm giving up a stable job in order to hang up my own shingle.
Why?
🧵👇
January 14, 2026 at 5:17 PM
As they say, *ahem*, some personal news:
After 20 years in journalism, including a decade at CBC News, I'm moving on to something different.
I’m launching my own independent practice as a Data & Storytelling Strategist.
Yes, I'm giving up a stable job in order to hang up my own shingle.
Why?
🧵👇
After 20 years in journalism, including a decade at CBC News, I'm moving on to something different.
I’m launching my own independent practice as a Data & Storytelling Strategist.
Yes, I'm giving up a stable job in order to hang up my own shingle.
Why?
🧵👇
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If you follow me on IG/FB, you may have seen my Stories and know I’ve been leading my Guyana tour the last two weeks. I hope to share photos from this trip soon.
In the meantime, here’s a short video from the most unexpected moment of the trip (I was looking for birds and didn’t have my camera).
In the meantime, here’s a short video from the most unexpected moment of the trip (I was looking for birds and didn’t have my camera).
January 14, 2026 at 3:49 PM
If you follow me on IG/FB, you may have seen my Stories and know I’ve been leading my Guyana tour the last two weeks. I hope to share photos from this trip soon.
In the meantime, here’s a short video from the most unexpected moment of the trip (I was looking for birds and didn’t have my camera).
In the meantime, here’s a short video from the most unexpected moment of the trip (I was looking for birds and didn’t have my camera).
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Allow me to reintroduce myself since I don't post here often: I’m Rollie Pemberton a.k.a Cadence Weapon. I wrote rap reviews at Pitchfork as a teenager and put out my debut album Breaking Kayfabe right after.
I became poet laureate of Edmonton and won the Polaris Prize for my album Parallel World
I became poet laureate of Edmonton and won the Polaris Prize for my album Parallel World
January 14, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Allow me to reintroduce myself since I don't post here often: I’m Rollie Pemberton a.k.a Cadence Weapon. I wrote rap reviews at Pitchfork as a teenager and put out my debut album Breaking Kayfabe right after.
I became poet laureate of Edmonton and won the Polaris Prize for my album Parallel World
I became poet laureate of Edmonton and won the Polaris Prize for my album Parallel World
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This bobtail squid burrowing into the sand is already adorable, but please watch till the very end!
It sticks out its little arms and earnestly sprinkles sand over itself 🦑𓂃◌𓈒𓐍
It sticks out its little arms and earnestly sprinkles sand over itself 🦑𓂃◌𓈒𓐍
January 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
This bobtail squid burrowing into the sand is already adorable, but please watch till the very end!
It sticks out its little arms and earnestly sprinkles sand over itself 🦑𓂃◌𓈒𓐍
It sticks out its little arms and earnestly sprinkles sand over itself 🦑𓂃◌𓈒𓐍
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Welp, turns out we could use some help. Sassy's bladder cancer is operable and her prognosis is good with surgery, but I am not going to be able to come up with the money soon enough so I am asking for a hand. If y'all can share I'd sure appreciate it. gofund.me/2e82b7125
Donate to Help Sassy Beat Cancer, organized by Xan G
Hey all,
Many of you have come to know and love my fancy little old lady, Sassy. I resc… Xan G needs your support for Help Sassy Beat Cancer
gofund.me
January 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Welp, turns out we could use some help. Sassy's bladder cancer is operable and her prognosis is good with surgery, but I am not going to be able to come up with the money soon enough so I am asking for a hand. If y'all can share I'd sure appreciate it. gofund.me/2e82b7125
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A neighbor was taken to a care facility, and her little tortoiseshell kitty was left behind. I can't take her in but I've been feeding her and giving her water every day. No one in the neighbor's family can take her in. Is there anyone in the Inland Empire area that could foster or adopt her?
January 12, 2026 at 11:35 PM
A neighbor was taken to a care facility, and her little tortoiseshell kitty was left behind. I can't take her in but I've been feeding her and giving her water every day. No one in the neighbor's family can take her in. Is there anyone in the Inland Empire area that could foster or adopt her?
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If there's one empirical insight I'd want everyone to understand about American politics, it's this:
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
January 12, 2026 at 9:36 PM
If there's one empirical insight I'd want everyone to understand about American politics, it's this:
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
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authoritarianism is a slippery slope
January 11, 2026 at 11:39 PM
authoritarianism is a slippery slope