Gun boat diplomacy is as American as Apple Pie.
Naval blockades are old school but they are acts of war by definition.
December 17, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Gun boat diplomacy is as American as Apple Pie.
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McDavid. Man, he is so much fun to watch.
December 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
McDavid. Man, he is so much fun to watch.
I am completely comfortable with the Oilers running up the score on the Leafs on Hockey Night in Canada.
December 14, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I am completely comfortable with the Oilers running up the score on the Leafs on Hockey Night in Canada.
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If they’re willing to do this then I’d bet money they’re willing to encourage/support Alberta separatism.
Leaked files ‘show US wants to persuade four nations to leave EU’
The countries seen as targets to follow Brexit are Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland, according to leaked details of the US national security strategy www.thetimes.com/us/american-...
The countries seen as targets to follow Brexit are Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland, according to leaked details of the US national security strategy www.thetimes.com/us/american-...
Leaked files ‘show US wants to persuade four nations to leave EU’
The countries seen as targets to follow Brexit are Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland, according to leaked details of the US national security strategy
www.thetimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
If they’re willing to do this then I’d bet money they’re willing to encourage/support Alberta separatism.
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The UCP has made 2025 one of the darkest years for Alberta’s democracy.
Albertans can turn on the lights in 2026.
By simply being Albertan.
Let me explain. 🧵 open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Albertans can turn on the lights in 2026.
By simply being Albertan.
Let me explain. 🧵 open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
What Can We Do?
A Holiday Plan for Restoring Alberta’s Democracy
open.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The UCP has made 2025 one of the darkest years for Alberta’s democracy.
Albertans can turn on the lights in 2026.
By simply being Albertan.
Let me explain. 🧵 open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Albertans can turn on the lights in 2026.
By simply being Albertan.
Let me explain. 🧵 open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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Meanwhile in Canada…
December 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Meanwhile in Canada…
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Danielle Smith is "Ungoverning" Alberta...and trying to break the very idea of Canada
Just like Donald Trump is "ungoverning" the US.
If you've noticed similarities between Smith/UCP and Trump/MAGA, there's a reason.
#abpoli #bcpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/danielle-s...
Just like Donald Trump is "ungoverning" the US.
If you've noticed similarities between Smith/UCP and Trump/MAGA, there's a reason.
#abpoli #bcpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/danielle-s...
Danielle Smith is "Ungoverning" Alberta
And trying to break the very idea of Canada
markhamhislop.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Danielle Smith is "Ungoverning" Alberta...and trying to break the very idea of Canada
Just like Donald Trump is "ungoverning" the US.
If you've noticed similarities between Smith/UCP and Trump/MAGA, there's a reason.
#abpoli #bcpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/danielle-s...
Just like Donald Trump is "ungoverning" the US.
If you've noticed similarities between Smith/UCP and Trump/MAGA, there's a reason.
#abpoli #bcpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/danielle-s...
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Gotta make sure that the white/Christian nationalists continue to hold the reins of power with in the party.
This is older than MAGA. This is a deep-seated ugliness that the party and its predecessors kept under polite wraps and is now feeling emboldened enough to be in the open.
This is older than MAGA. This is a deep-seated ugliness that the party and its predecessors kept under polite wraps and is now feeling emboldened enough to be in the open.
UCP convention-goers voted to ban permanent residents and other non-citizens from being party members or voting to nominate candidates.
Saskatchewan Party grassroots did something similar; it could have a large effect on party base makeup in some ridings.
Saskatchewan Party grassroots did something similar; it could have a large effect on party base makeup in some ridings.
November 29, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Gotta make sure that the white/Christian nationalists continue to hold the reins of power with in the party.
This is older than MAGA. This is a deep-seated ugliness that the party and its predecessors kept under polite wraps and is now feeling emboldened enough to be in the open.
This is older than MAGA. This is a deep-seated ugliness that the party and its predecessors kept under polite wraps and is now feeling emboldened enough to be in the open.
Smart strategy, a coherent and achievable world view. A CPTPP EU trade deal should appeal to both sides. A China, India and Brazil lead climate plan would bring hope to a world in need of some.
Canada’s prime minister argues that countries that build new networks and pragmatic alliances will be best placed to thrive in this new age
The world is in a new age of variable geometry, says Mark Carney
Canada’s prime minister argues that countries that build new networks and pragmatic alliances will be best placed to thrive in this new age
econ.st
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Smart strategy, a coherent and achievable world view. A CPTPP EU trade deal should appeal to both sides. A China, India and Brazil lead climate plan would bring hope to a world in need of some.
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Forget 24 hour libraries, I want library branches (open normal hours) with social workers, nurses, and psychologists on staff.
November 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Forget 24 hour libraries, I want library branches (open normal hours) with social workers, nurses, and psychologists on staff.
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PM Mark Carney 🇨🇦 is the right man for the job. #cdnpoli
He corrected the reporter without calling names, saying fake news or calling the media biased.
This is a true world leader in the media. So unlike the Maple Maga opposition leader.
He corrected the reporter without calling names, saying fake news or calling the media biased.
This is a true world leader in the media. So unlike the Maple Maga opposition leader.
November 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
PM Mark Carney 🇨🇦 is the right man for the job. #cdnpoli
He corrected the reporter without calling names, saying fake news or calling the media biased.
This is a true world leader in the media. So unlike the Maple Maga opposition leader.
He corrected the reporter without calling names, saying fake news or calling the media biased.
This is a true world leader in the media. So unlike the Maple Maga opposition leader.
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I'm old enough to remember when the proponents for TMX being built, saying it would create long term good paying jobs. How is that going? Since May 2024 there have been THOUSANDS of jobs lost in Alberta oil/gas. However, RECORD profits for oil/gas. SO you want another pipeline huh?
November 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I'm old enough to remember when the proponents for TMX being built, saying it would create long term good paying jobs. How is that going? Since May 2024 there have been THOUSANDS of jobs lost in Alberta oil/gas. However, RECORD profits for oil/gas. SO you want another pipeline huh?
All Blackadder Goes Forth episodes are available on YouTube. I try to watch the whole series every remembrance day. Amazing what great art can do.
The finale of the great TV comedy show Blackadder goes Forth.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
November 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
All Blackadder Goes Forth episodes are available on YouTube. I try to watch the whole series every remembrance day. Amazing what great art can do.
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I'm helping Mommy... 😻
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November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I'm helping Mommy... 😻
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Mark Carney’s first budget quietly provided Canada with the ingredients for something the country has lacked for a century: a truly national electricity backbone. An East-West renewable energy grid.
#cdnpoli #onpoli #climate #Budget2025
cleantechnica.com/2025/11/08/a...
#cdnpoli #onpoli #climate #Budget2025
cleantechnica.com/2025/11/08/a...
A Second Golden Spike for an Electrified Canada: Using Carney’s Budget to Link the Provinces - CleanTechnica
Canada’s electrified future depends on linking provinces through HVDC transmission. Carney’s budget may be the catalyst to start building it.
cleantechnica.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Mark Carney’s first budget quietly provided Canada with the ingredients for something the country has lacked for a century: a truly national electricity backbone. An East-West renewable energy grid.
#cdnpoli #onpoli #climate #Budget2025
cleantechnica.com/2025/11/08/a...
#cdnpoli #onpoli #climate #Budget2025
cleantechnica.com/2025/11/08/a...
China added enough solar capacity in the last 6 months to power Canada. At this pace Canada could power all 15 million households in 10 weeks.
In just six months, China added 256 gigawatts (GW) of new #solar capacity — more than the entire solar infrastructure ever built by the United States. That’s enough clean energy to power over 40 million homes, marking the fastest renewable expansion in human history.
November 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
China added enough solar capacity in the last 6 months to power Canada. At this pace Canada could power all 15 million households in 10 weeks.
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So a ucp lackey is questioning the validity of an election.
The election problems specifically relate to changes introduced by his ucp masters.
And the media completely fails to mention any connection.
Great job copy/pasting the fascist propaganda, local media.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The election problems specifically relate to changes introduced by his ucp masters.
And the media completely fails to mention any connection.
Great job copy/pasting the fascist propaganda, local media.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Citywide audit needed for municipal election process, says mayoral runner-up | CBC News
The runner-up in Edmonton’s mayoral race is calling for a citywide audit into the municipal election, after it was discovered that incorrect results were reported in a ward that flipped the outcome of...
www.cbc.ca
October 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
So a ucp lackey is questioning the validity of an election.
The election problems specifically relate to changes introduced by his ucp masters.
And the media completely fails to mention any connection.
Great job copy/pasting the fascist propaganda, local media.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The election problems specifically relate to changes introduced by his ucp masters.
And the media completely fails to mention any connection.
Great job copy/pasting the fascist propaganda, local media.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Canada, please be aware that Turning Point USA tied entities or groups in your country are in fact foreign agents attempting to subvert your democracy and harm your national security.
October 25, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Canada, please be aware that Turning Point USA tied entities or groups in your country are in fact foreign agents attempting to subvert your democracy and harm your national security.
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Hahaha that's funny. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent became chief investment officer for Soros’s firm and played a major role in several landmark financial trades, including the 1992 bet against the British pound that earned Soros over $1 billion (“Black Wednesday”).
October 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Hahaha that's funny. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent became chief investment officer for Soros’s firm and played a major role in several landmark financial trades, including the 1992 bet against the British pound that earned Soros over $1 billion (“Black Wednesday”).
Grassroots politics dying under Astro turf populism.
Get ready - UCP is about to pass a law saying who's allowed to run in elections next time. Only the "serious" need apply. Is this partisan? No answer to that. Column.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abpol #cdnpoli #ableg #ableg #yycvote #yyc #yyccc
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #abpol #cdnpoli #ableg #ableg #yycvote #yyc #yyccc
Braid: UCP will decide who can run for office next time; only the "serious" allowed
UCP plans new rules to limit who can run in provincial and civic elections. There's a bill coming soon.
calgaryherald.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Grassroots politics dying under Astro turf populism.
Excellent reporting, as always follow the money.
🚨 New evidence suggests Jeffrey Epstein channelled millions of dollars through Russian-linked banks. Byline Times reveals fresh details of the Kremlin-connected tech figures at the heart of his circle.
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/20/i...
@bylinetimes.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/10/20/i...
October 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Excellent reporting, as always follow the money.
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Fields of tulips as far as the eye can see.
BREAKING: Microsoft, $MSFT, leaders worried that meeting OpenAI’s rapidly escalating compute demands could lead to overbuilding servers that might not generate a financial return, per the Information
October 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Fields of tulips as far as the eye can see.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
So Alberta proposes a new oil pipeline, on the same day that Ontario gives an occupation permit to Canada's first EV battery plant. Smith betting on the past, unable to see the future.
BREAKING
Danielle Smith says Alberta itself will be the proponent for a new pipeline to the BC coast.
Danielle Smith says Alberta itself will be the proponent for a new pipeline to the BC coast.
BREAKING: Alberta announces new pipeline application
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a new proposed pipeline on Wednesday to carry oil from Alberta to the West Coast. The province itself will be the proponent applying to the federal Major Proje...
www.nationalobserver.com
October 2, 2025 at 12:38 AM
So Alberta proposes a new oil pipeline, on the same day that Ontario gives an occupation permit to Canada's first EV battery plant. Smith betting on the past, unable to see the future.