CherDavid
@dchernushenko.bsky.social
Writer, speaker, ranter. Lover of nature's bounty & human creativity used for good. Explorer, usually by bicycle.
Author: Burning Souls (2018) | Standing with Underdogs (Nov '25)
No to bullies & fascists under any flag
Author: Burning Souls (2018) | Standing with Underdogs (Nov '25)
No to bullies & fascists under any flag
3 hockey takes tonight:
1. Nobody misses Russia at Olympics. Sure, they have skill, but there's this niggling problem with war crimes.
2. Gordie Howe would have his elbows up over that bridge opening delay.
3. China won't cancel the Stanley Cup, they'll come up with a long term plan for winning it.
1. Nobody misses Russia at Olympics. Sure, they have skill, but there's this niggling problem with war crimes.
2. Gordie Howe would have his elbows up over that bridge opening delay.
3. China won't cancel the Stanley Cup, they'll come up with a long term plan for winning it.
February 10, 2026 at 12:08 AM
3 hockey takes tonight:
1. Nobody misses Russia at Olympics. Sure, they have skill, but there's this niggling problem with war crimes.
2. Gordie Howe would have his elbows up over that bridge opening delay.
3. China won't cancel the Stanley Cup, they'll come up with a long term plan for winning it.
1. Nobody misses Russia at Olympics. Sure, they have skill, but there's this niggling problem with war crimes.
2. Gordie Howe would have his elbows up over that bridge opening delay.
3. China won't cancel the Stanley Cup, they'll come up with a long term plan for winning it.
"Why should Russian and Belarussian athletes be excluded from sports events? The war isn't their fault!"
Meanwhile some other athletes have been excluded from playing sports--forever!
Meanwhile some other athletes have been excluded from playing sports--forever!
Russia has killed over 650 Ukrainian athletes and destroyed at least 15 Olympic training bases.
🧵 1/12 ⬇️
🧵 1/12 ⬇️
February 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
"Why should Russian and Belarussian athletes be excluded from sports events? The war isn't their fault!"
Meanwhile some other athletes have been excluded from playing sports--forever!
Meanwhile some other athletes have been excluded from playing sports--forever!
Feeling some "Canadian Rage" this morning? I hear you. You don't have to be Canadian to share this need to no longer be nice. Principled, I hope, but not necessarily nice or cautious.
From my recently-released Standing with Underdogs:
From my recently-released Standing with Underdogs:
February 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Feeling some "Canadian Rage" this morning? I hear you. You don't have to be Canadian to share this need to no longer be nice. Principled, I hope, but not necessarily nice or cautious.
From my recently-released Standing with Underdogs:
From my recently-released Standing with Underdogs:
We viewed it last week at our local theatre. Very moving. The film depicts ordinary people in extraordinary times, in this case Russians in a faraway small city. A very few speak out. A growing number die in a pointless war. A very large number drink the Kool Aid because they are afraid to object.
Apologies if you're outside the UK, because this will be geoblocked (even with almost all VPNs), but great news for those who can access it.
Oscar-nominated for best documentary, "Mr Nobody Against Putin" is available free.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Oscar-nominated for best documentary, "Mr Nobody Against Putin" is available free.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Four - Storyville, Mr Nobody Against Putin
A Russian schoolteacher risks everything to expose rising militarism in his classroom.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 1:46 PM
We viewed it last week at our local theatre. Very moving. The film depicts ordinary people in extraordinary times, in this case Russians in a faraway small city. A very few speak out. A growing number die in a pointless war. A very large number drink the Kool Aid because they are afraid to object.
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What a hero. A mom who lost her pension to do what’s right. 1 bajillion times more courageous and heroic than so many leaders in politics, law, universities, corporations, media, and journalism
IRS executive Kathleen Walters was asked to break the law by the Trump administration, and refused.
February 1, 2026 at 4:53 PM
What a hero. A mom who lost her pension to do what’s right. 1 bajillion times more courageous and heroic than so many leaders in politics, law, universities, corporations, media, and journalism
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Heads up, #Canada! If you don't think this case is important, just look at what's happening to journalists and media south of the border. #journalismisnotacrime
Carol Linnitt, co-founder and editor-in-chief, provides an update on The Narwhal’s court case against the RCMP. Amber Bracken finished cross-examination late Jan. 28. It took more than 12 hours.
To learn more about the trial visit www.thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom
To learn more about the trial visit www.thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom
January 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Heads up, #Canada! If you don't think this case is important, just look at what's happening to journalists and media south of the border. #journalismisnotacrime
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Making money from writing can be messy, and so is this blog post, because although I was not an overnight success, I'm definitely in it for the long haul. I threw in a bunch of stuff in there, and I hope you'll glean something useful from it. 💖⚔✨
www.mariebilodeau.com/blog/writingandmoney
www.mariebilodeau.com/blog/writingandmoney
Art. Words. Money. — Marie Bilodeau
This post is a mess, because I don’t know what else it could be. What else could these ideally separate ideas be in a money-based society, where your worth is calculated by your ability to not only su...
www.mariebilodeau.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Making money from writing can be messy, and so is this blog post, because although I was not an overnight success, I'm definitely in it for the long haul. I threw in a bunch of stuff in there, and I hope you'll glean something useful from it. 💖⚔✨
www.mariebilodeau.com/blog/writingandmoney
www.mariebilodeau.com/blog/writingandmoney
I've never been to Minnesota, but I've come to love you.
May I visit once it's safe to cross the border and not have my phone confiscated and entire social media history and contacts copied to be used against me? (Yes, I understand that's federal.)
May I visit once it's safe to cross the border and not have my phone confiscated and entire social media history and contacts copied to be used against me? (Yes, I understand that's federal.)
January 27, 2026 at 1:47 AM
I've never been to Minnesota, but I've come to love you.
May I visit once it's safe to cross the border and not have my phone confiscated and entire social media history and contacts copied to be used against me? (Yes, I understand that's federal.)
May I visit once it's safe to cross the border and not have my phone confiscated and entire social media history and contacts copied to be used against me? (Yes, I understand that's federal.)
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This hit so fucking hard today.
January 26, 2026 at 8:52 PM
This hit so fucking hard today.
In today's edition of "I'm going to take my ball and go home." Also known as "It would be shame if something happened to your cute little children..."
January 26, 2026 at 10:08 PM
In today's edition of "I'm going to take my ball and go home." Also known as "It would be shame if something happened to your cute little children..."
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In December, the Canadian government gave $1 million to Ottawa's JSI Telecom to commercialize AI-driven data analytics.
JSI, a wiretaps and investigation support firm, had a banner year in U.S. government sales in 2025, including a big new contract with ICE.
thelogic.co/news/exclusi...
JSI, a wiretaps and investigation support firm, had a banner year in U.S. government sales in 2025, including a big new contract with ICE.
thelogic.co/news/exclusi...
Ottawa is subsidizing a tech firm that provides wiretapping tools to ICE - The Logic
The $1-million contribution came after the U.S. agency showed up in force in Minneapolis
thelogic.co
January 26, 2026 at 5:23 PM
In December, the Canadian government gave $1 million to Ottawa's JSI Telecom to commercialize AI-driven data analytics.
JSI, a wiretaps and investigation support firm, had a banner year in U.S. government sales in 2025, including a big new contract with ICE.
thelogic.co/news/exclusi...
JSI, a wiretaps and investigation support firm, had a banner year in U.S. government sales in 2025, including a big new contract with ICE.
thelogic.co/news/exclusi...
They said electricity from nuclear fusion was just over the horizon. Forty years ago. And yet it's been with us all this time.
Nuclear fusion collectors?
Yes, please!
Yes, please!
Da es aktuell Fragen nach unserem #Fernfusion #Patch gibt:
Ja den könnt ihr Bestellen und so den #BalkonSolar Verein unterstützen: balkon.solar/patch
Ja den könnt ihr Bestellen und so den #BalkonSolar Verein unterstützen: balkon.solar/patch
January 26, 2026 at 3:23 PM
They said electricity from nuclear fusion was just over the horizon. Forty years ago. And yet it's been with us all this time.
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RIP Alex Pretti
November 9, 1988 - January 24, 2026
A nurse who exhibited bravery and kindness. Murdered by U.S. government thugs.
November 9, 1988 - January 24, 2026
A nurse who exhibited bravery and kindness. Murdered by U.S. government thugs.
January 25, 2026 at 6:43 PM
RIP Alex Pretti
November 9, 1988 - January 24, 2026
A nurse who exhibited bravery and kindness. Murdered by U.S. government thugs.
November 9, 1988 - January 24, 2026
A nurse who exhibited bravery and kindness. Murdered by U.S. government thugs.
Made America Despised Everywhere
January 21, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Made America Despised Everywhere
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The people of Ukraine are going through unimaginable suffering and struggle.
The power outages and freezing conditions in Ukraine right now are insane. Greenland news and war “coverage fatigue” not giving it the presence in headlines it deserves. The humanitarian impact is absolutely staggering.
January 21, 2026 at 2:26 PM
The people of Ukraine are going through unimaginable suffering and struggle.
366. Simultaneously Made America a Global Laughing stock and a country nobody can trust.
January 20, 2026 at 6:26 PM
366. Simultaneously Made America a Global Laughing stock and a country nobody can trust.
When we say "unhinged," do we not assume there was a hinge in the first place?
January 20, 2026 at 6:18 PM
When we say "unhinged," do we not assume there was a hinge in the first place?
If you agree Middle Powers must stand together & not bow down to global bullies, you can do so in a concrete way right now. Do something for Ukraine.
Anything. Call an elected representative, donate to medical & humanitarians orgs active there.
Tell your "root causes" friend to shut his/her face.
Anything. Call an elected representative, donate to medical & humanitarians orgs active there.
Tell your "root causes" friend to shut his/her face.
January 20, 2026 at 5:53 PM
If you agree Middle Powers must stand together & not bow down to global bullies, you can do so in a concrete way right now. Do something for Ukraine.
Anything. Call an elected representative, donate to medical & humanitarians orgs active there.
Tell your "root causes" friend to shut his/her face.
Anything. Call an elected representative, donate to medical & humanitarians orgs active there.
Tell your "root causes" friend to shut his/her face.
Did I misread the acronym CPC?
Was it the Cowardice Party of Canada all along?
Was it the Cowardice Party of Canada all along?
January 16, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Did I misread the acronym CPC?
Was it the Cowardice Party of Canada all along?
Was it the Cowardice Party of Canada all along?
I'm proud to be donating a portion of any revenue from sales of my new book Standing with Underdogs to urgent needs in Ukraine.
The most recent recipient was Roxolani[dot]org to bring portable power to hospitals.
Purchase today and share the warmth. Contact me directly. davidc.ca/books/
The most recent recipient was Roxolani[dot]org to bring portable power to hospitals.
Purchase today and share the warmth. Contact me directly. davidc.ca/books/
January 16, 2026 at 2:40 PM
I'm proud to be donating a portion of any revenue from sales of my new book Standing with Underdogs to urgent needs in Ukraine.
The most recent recipient was Roxolani[dot]org to bring portable power to hospitals.
Purchase today and share the warmth. Contact me directly. davidc.ca/books/
The most recent recipient was Roxolani[dot]org to bring portable power to hospitals.
Purchase today and share the warmth. Contact me directly. davidc.ca/books/
Donate to Wikipedia. It's the last stronghold against the "dezinformatsiya" and AI slop.
Who you gonna ask? Wikipedia!
Who you gonna ask? Wikipedia!
wikipedia turns 25 today! the last unenshittified major website! backbone of online info! triumph of humanity! powered by urge of unpaid randos to correct each other! somehow mostly reliable! "good thing wikipedia works in practice, because it sure doesn't work in theory" - old wiki adage
January 15, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Donate to Wikipedia. It's the last stronghold against the "dezinformatsiya" and AI slop.
Who you gonna ask? Wikipedia!
Who you gonna ask? Wikipedia!
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Kyiv remains in darkness amid ongoing blackouts.
Refusing to stay in dark homes, neighbors gather outside for a picnic. Wrapped in coats, they turn a cold night into a moment of quiet solidarity.
Under a sky without city lights, people find warmth—even when light is gone.
📷 leila.lo_ /Threads
Refusing to stay in dark homes, neighbors gather outside for a picnic. Wrapped in coats, they turn a cold night into a moment of quiet solidarity.
Under a sky without city lights, people find warmth—even when light is gone.
📷 leila.lo_ /Threads
January 15, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Kyiv remains in darkness amid ongoing blackouts.
Refusing to stay in dark homes, neighbors gather outside for a picnic. Wrapped in coats, they turn a cold night into a moment of quiet solidarity.
Under a sky without city lights, people find warmth—even when light is gone.
📷 leila.lo_ /Threads
Refusing to stay in dark homes, neighbors gather outside for a picnic. Wrapped in coats, they turn a cold night into a moment of quiet solidarity.
Under a sky without city lights, people find warmth—even when light is gone.
📷 leila.lo_ /Threads
To think some people objected to me adopting the word Petro-Tyranny to describe certain regimes (and a Canadian province).
= all laws, rules, norms bent to favour oil & gas production and producers
= all laws, rules, norms bent to favour oil & gas production and producers
January 5, 2026 at 6:17 PM
To think some people objected to me adopting the word Petro-Tyranny to describe certain regimes (and a Canadian province).
= all laws, rules, norms bent to favour oil & gas production and producers
= all laws, rules, norms bent to favour oil & gas production and producers