Douglas Ogg
@dougogg.bsky.social
A very silly Canuck
Writer & Humorist / (Mostly) Former Cartoonist
“Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand."
— Mark Twain
Writer & Humorist / (Mostly) Former Cartoonist
“Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand."
— Mark Twain
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Douglas Ogg
@dougogg.bsky.social
· May 17
“Contrary to what the politicians and religious leaders would like us to believe, the world won't be made safer by creating barriers between people."
Michael Palin
Michael Palin
“The crypto guys said I had to get rid of some of the turkey neck. I had to thin him down.”
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Massive Trump statue to be erected where US will host G20
The bronze likeness of the 45th and 47th president was commissioned by a group of cryptocurrency investors
www.independent.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 3:26 PM
“The crypto guys said I had to get rid of some of the turkey neck. I had to thin him down.”
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Does anyone seriously believe he'll just accept defeat and leave quietly?
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ANALYSIS | Why concerns are growing the Trump administration could meddle in crucial U.S. elections | CBC News
Concern is mounting among political observers and critics of U.S. President Donald Trump that his administration is laying the groundwork to meddle in crucial midterm elections that could determine wh...
www.cbc.ca
February 4, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Does anyone seriously believe he'll just accept defeat and leave quietly?
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www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
"Interoperability might have made sense two years ago. But that was before the United States talked about arbitrarily moving our border and occupying a NATO ally. Would Ukraine want interoperability with Russian forces?"
Another excellent post from Charlie Angus
On Gaslighting, Treason and the F_35
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On Gaslighting, Treason and the F_35
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On Gaslighting, Treason and the F-35
In another life, I did freelance news reporting for both CBC and the provincial broadcaster, Studio 2.
open.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM
"Interoperability might have made sense two years ago. But that was before the United States talked about arbitrarily moving our border and occupying a NATO ally. Would Ukraine want interoperability with Russian forces?"
I'm confused: Is it Jill Biden's ex-husband—or the murdered wife—who looks just like Alberta Premier Danielle Smith?
February 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM
I'm confused: Is it Jill Biden's ex-husband—or the murdered wife—who looks just like Alberta Premier Danielle Smith?
"If you have ever said the phrase, 'I wish someone would do something about this,' this is your opportunity to be that person," he (Maffin) said.
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What started in B.C. has stretched to N.L. as volunteers try to attract U.S. health workers to Canada | CBC News
Tod Maffin's program, called the Canadian Healthcare Infusion, is teaching community volunteers how to attract American health workers to Canada.
www.cbc.ca
February 4, 2026 at 2:49 PM
"If you have ever said the phrase, 'I wish someone would do something about this,' this is your opportunity to be that person," he (Maffin) said.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Finally a "national crisis" that I can help with! If you'll endorse them, I'll be happy to cash them.
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Canadians sitting on $2B in uncashed federal cheques from past 4 years | CBC News
Canadians have left some $2 billion in funds on the table by not cashing millions of paper cheques mailed out by federal government departments.
www.cbc.ca
February 4, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Finally a "national crisis" that I can help with! If you'll endorse them, I'll be happy to cash them.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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There's a lot that humans can learn from dogs
Three-legged dogs always seem so happy
February 4, 2026 at 4:10 AM
There's a lot that humans can learn from dogs
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Canada’s fighter jet choice is no
longer just about jets
Between the Lines Canada
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longer just about jets
Between the Lines Canada
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Canada’s Fighter Jet Choice Is No Longer Just About Jets
F-35 vs. Gripen, defence diversification, and the geopolitical consequences of a changing alliance system
open.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Canada’s fighter jet choice is no
longer just about jets
Between the Lines Canada
open.substack.com/pub/lenispoo...
longer just about jets
Between the Lines Canada
open.substack.com/pub/lenispoo...
Nice to live in a country where quality healthcare is guaranteed even for something minor ... IF you're a member of Congress.
www.huffpost.com/entry/mitch-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/mitch-...
Mitch McConnell Is In The Hospital For 'Flu-Like Symptoms'
The 83-year-old Kentucky Republican reportedly went to the hospital "in an abundance of caution," his spokesperson said.
www.huffpost.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Nice to live in a country where quality healthcare is guaranteed even for something minor ... IF you're a member of Congress.
www.huffpost.com/entry/mitch-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/mitch-...
I'm gonna go out a limb here, and nominate Slash to take over when Svengoolie retires.
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar...
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar...
Slash and girlfriend Meegan Hodges cozy up on Grammys 2026 red carpet
The Guns N' Roses guitarist, 60, showcased his rock star sense of style as he sported his iconic top hat with a signature, silver concho band and a pair of aviator sunglasses.
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 1:51 AM
I'm gonna go out a limb here, and nominate Slash to take over when Svengoolie retires.
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar...
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar...
As HL Mencken once said, "Your right to swing your arm ends at the point where it touches my face." www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/artic...
'Nightmare' BA flight as passengers sing and preach for 'three hours'
Footage shared on TikTok from January 6 of the London to Jamaica flight show a man loudly preaching and a woman standing in the aisle, singing, waving and shouting at passengers.
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 1:31 AM
As HL Mencken once said, "Your right to swing your arm ends at the point where it touches my face." www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/artic...
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With friends like this, who needs enemies?
"The multipronged invasion would rely on ground forces, amphibious landing and then mass internments."
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
"The multipronged invasion would rely on ground forces, amphibious landing and then mass internments."
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
The US drew up a plan to invade Canada in 1930. Now Trump is reviving old fears
Now the US is vying regional dominance, experts point to War Plan Red as proof its Canadian allyship has always been flimsy
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:49 PM
With friends like this, who needs enemies?
"The multipronged invasion would rely on ground forces, amphibious landing and then mass internments."
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
"The multipronged invasion would rely on ground forces, amphibious landing and then mass internments."
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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Never has anything that Trump and Repubs "taken over" ever produced a thing positive. Specifically, one party "taking over" elections around the country does no one any good except billionaires.
February 3, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Never has anything that Trump and Repubs "taken over" ever produced a thing positive. Specifically, one party "taking over" elections around the country does no one any good except billionaires.
Canadian translation for "2A enthusiasts" is "gun nuts"
Gun control could have been sensible. Many just wanted school children to stop being massacred. But 2A enthusiasts instead chose the party threatening jail to anyone who legally carries when they say you can’t.
February 3, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Canadian translation for "2A enthusiasts" is "gun nuts"
Why? Tough question.
Could it possibly be because the rich and powerful SHALL NOT BE INCONVENIENCED by laws meant for mere mortals?
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Could it possibly be because the rich and powerful SHALL NOT BE INCONVENIENCED by laws meant for mere mortals?
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Why was Jeffrey Epstein allowed into Canada in 2014? | CBC News
Nearly six years after pleading guilty to a crime that should have made him inadmissible, Jeffrey Epstein visited Canada, and federal government officials are providing no answers about why he was all...
www.cbc.ca
February 3, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Why? Tough question.
Could it possibly be because the rich and powerful SHALL NOT BE INCONVENIENCED by laws meant for mere mortals?
www.cbc.ca/news/world/e...
Could it possibly be because the rich and powerful SHALL NOT BE INCONVENIENCED by laws meant for mere mortals?
www.cbc.ca/news/world/e...
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Today's front pages from Canada's national scope newspapers. Spot the American-owned one.
January 31, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Today's front pages from Canada's national scope newspapers. Spot the American-owned one.
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Liars all the way down to hell. Always, the opposite of what they allege.
Well well well. Looks like they were correct. They just lied about who it was.
February 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Liars all the way down to hell. Always, the opposite of what they allege.
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Brian Lister Kansiime (Ugandan, born 1995)
Regal Stance, 2024
Oil and acrylic on canvas
(121.9 × 76.2 cm)
Private collection
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
Regal Stance, 2024
Oil and acrylic on canvas
(121.9 × 76.2 cm)
Private collection
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
February 3, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Brian Lister Kansiime (Ugandan, born 1995)
Regal Stance, 2024
Oil and acrylic on canvas
(121.9 × 76.2 cm)
Private collection
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
Regal Stance, 2024
Oil and acrylic on canvas
(121.9 × 76.2 cm)
Private collection
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
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Pierre Poilievre sees his shadow, predicts 6 more years of Liberal government
February 3, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Pierre Poilievre sees his shadow, predicts 6 more years of Liberal government
Hang on. It gets worse.
February 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Hang on. It gets worse.