Andrew
@hoistthatrag.bsky.social
Me 👀🤟 Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela. We are all bots on social media. Interests: policy, music, movies, economics, federalism, disability rights and access, survey design, trivia, celiac
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Sweden thinks Russia is their greatest threat.
They designed the Gripen to fight Russia.
Canada's defences have, and continue to be, to defend against Russia.
The RCAF picked the F-35, it can't even make it to the Arctic and back without refuelling.
In an actually attack you cannot refuel in
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They designed the Gripen to fight Russia.
Canada's defences have, and continue to be, to defend against Russia.
The RCAF picked the F-35, it can't even make it to the Arctic and back without refuelling.
In an actually attack you cannot refuel in
1/3
Sweden has named Russia as its greatest threat and warns that Moscow's increasingly risky behavior could trigger a dangerous escalation.
Russia poses ‘serious and concrete’ threat to Sweden’s security, Stockholm warns
“What protects us is the strength of the alliance,” a senior NATO official says.
www.politico.eu
February 18, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Sweden thinks Russia is their greatest threat.
They designed the Gripen to fight Russia.
Canada's defences have, and continue to be, to defend against Russia.
The RCAF picked the F-35, it can't even make it to the Arctic and back without refuelling.
In an actually attack you cannot refuel in
1/3
They designed the Gripen to fight Russia.
Canada's defences have, and continue to be, to defend against Russia.
The RCAF picked the F-35, it can't even make it to the Arctic and back without refuelling.
In an actually attack you cannot refuel in
1/3
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You don't have to be a history major to know how fucked this statement is.
Mike Rounds says Republicans just want to make you show your document with a yellow star in order to vote
February 17, 2026 at 9:46 PM
You don't have to be a history major to know how fucked this statement is.
I purchased the #Archos5 500GB back in the late 00's and it's still the best player out there. Once phones started allowing microSD cards up to 512GB, I switched to just the phone and use #Musicolet which is the best app for your own music files. #Flac #Flacfiles
February 17, 2026 at 8:21 PM
I purchased the #Archos5 500GB back in the late 00's and it's still the best player out there. Once phones started allowing microSD cards up to 512GB, I switched to just the phone and use #Musicolet which is the best app for your own music files. #Flac #Flacfiles
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Here it is, your moment of zen.
February 17, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Here it is, your moment of zen.
A powerful Valentine’s Day storm destroyed a centuries-old seaside arch in southern Italy long associated with romance, dealing a blow to local tourism and highlighting concerns about coastal erosion and extreme weather. https://cnn.it/3ZFO3E6
February 17, 2026 at 5:06 AM
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Anderson Cooper Set to Exit CBS News’ ’60 Minutes’ variety.com/2026/tv/news... via @variety.com
Anderson Cooper Set to Exit CBS News’ ’60 Minutes’
Anderson Cooper is poised to leave CBS News' 60 Minutes, marking the latest departure from CBS News' properties during the tenure of Bari Weiss
variety.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Anderson Cooper Set to Exit CBS News’ ’60 Minutes’ variety.com/2026/tv/news... via @variety.com
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UK bank bosses plan to set up Visa and Mastercard alternative over Trump fears
UK bank bosses plan to set up Visa and Mastercard alternative over Trump fears
Exclusive: First meeting to be held over domestic payments system aimed at reducing reliance on US networks
UK bank bosses will hold their first meeting to establish a national alternative to Visa and Mastercard, amid growing fears over Donald Trump’s ability to turn off US-owned payment systems.
The meeting, chaired by Barclays’ UK chief executive, Vim Maru, will take place this Thursday and bring together a group of City funders that will front the costs of a new payments company to keep the UK economy running if problems were to occur. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:24 PM
UK bank bosses plan to set up Visa and Mastercard alternative over Trump fears
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If you want to understand why rich guys are turning back to eugenics and recreating the rhetoric and theology of slavery, it’s because they know on some level this level of wealth inequality is unjustifiable bsky.app/profile/marl...
February 16, 2026 at 6:06 PM
If you want to understand why rich guys are turning back to eugenics and recreating the rhetoric and theology of slavery, it’s because they know on some level this level of wealth inequality is unjustifiable bsky.app/profile/marl...
"She's got a gold tooth, so you know she's hardcore," Mike D, Beastie Boys
What’s the best song lyric in history?
February 16, 2026 at 5:47 PM
"She's got a gold tooth, so you know she's hardcore," Mike D, Beastie Boys
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“Deport that clown to Canada, that’s where losers belong,” Brady Tkachuk said about a USA Olympic skier.
Brave words from a guy who earns his living from a Canadian hockey team. He needs to hand his Sens jersey in and leave.
Brave words from a guy who earns his living from a Canadian hockey team. He needs to hand his Sens jersey in and leave.
February 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM
“Deport that clown to Canada, that’s where losers belong,” Brady Tkachuk said about a USA Olympic skier.
Brave words from a guy who earns his living from a Canadian hockey team. He needs to hand his Sens jersey in and leave.
Brave words from a guy who earns his living from a Canadian hockey team. He needs to hand his Sens jersey in and leave.
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Beijing drops visa requirement for Canadian tourists, business visitors to China
Beijing drops visa requirement for Canadian tourists, business visitors to China
Canadians will no longer be required to get visas for 30-days stays, says China's foreign ministry.
www.thestar.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Beijing drops visa requirement for Canadian tourists, business visitors to China
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Secession, not succession… but all of these states have higher support for it than Alberta does with a hard 8% ready to split from 🇨🇦 (Angus Reid, Feb ‘26)
In Alberta, we need to take these people seriously and defend our country
And make sure that % doesn’t grow
#AbPoli
In Alberta, we need to take these people seriously and defend our country
And make sure that % doesn’t grow
#AbPoli
Support For Succession From The United States:
California: 27%
New Mexico: 25%
Washington: 25%
Texas: 24%
Minnesota: 23%
Maine: 23%
Connecticut: 22%
Oregon: 21%
Louisiana: 20%
Arkansas: 20%
Alabama: 20%
South Carolina: 20%
Mississippi: 19%
New York: 19%
Illinois: 18%
YouGov / Feb 2, 2026
California: 27%
New Mexico: 25%
Washington: 25%
Texas: 24%
Minnesota: 23%
Maine: 23%
Connecticut: 22%
Oregon: 21%
Louisiana: 20%
Arkansas: 20%
Alabama: 20%
South Carolina: 20%
Mississippi: 19%
New York: 19%
Illinois: 18%
YouGov / Feb 2, 2026
February 13, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Secession, not succession… but all of these states have higher support for it than Alberta does with a hard 8% ready to split from 🇨🇦 (Angus Reid, Feb ‘26)
In Alberta, we need to take these people seriously and defend our country
And make sure that % doesn’t grow
#AbPoli
In Alberta, we need to take these people seriously and defend our country
And make sure that % doesn’t grow
#AbPoli
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We must go forward, not backward. Upward, not forward.
February 14, 2026 at 9:14 PM
We must go forward, not backward. Upward, not forward.
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Would be interesting to see if Wero is added in Canada. While Canada uses VisaNet and Master Card's GCMS, we also have Interac and Payments Canada.
We'te not completely reliant on US systems.
It's Android, Apple OS, and Microsoft I'm more concerned about. These are all American.
We'te not completely reliant on US systems.
It's Android, Apple OS, and Microsoft I'm more concerned about. These are all American.
February 13, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Would be interesting to see if Wero is added in Canada. While Canada uses VisaNet and Master Card's GCMS, we also have Interac and Payments Canada.
We'te not completely reliant on US systems.
It's Android, Apple OS, and Microsoft I'm more concerned about. These are all American.
We'te not completely reliant on US systems.
It's Android, Apple OS, and Microsoft I'm more concerned about. These are all American.
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We're no longer a functioning democracy. Don't expect a democratic election.
February 14, 2026 at 8:12 PM
We're no longer a functioning democracy. Don't expect a democratic election.
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Democracy is when voters choose their leaders. Autocracy is when leaders choose their voters.
Kristi Noem: "When it gets to Election Day, we've been proactive to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country."
February 14, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Democracy is when voters choose their leaders. Autocracy is when leaders choose their voters.
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"The Coast Guard pilot was initially fired and told to take a commercial flight home when they reached their destination. They eventually reinstated the pilot because no one else was available to fly them home." 🤦♀️
February 13, 2026 at 5:38 AM
"The Coast Guard pilot was initially fired and told to take a commercial flight home when they reached their destination. They eventually reinstated the pilot because no one else was available to fly them home." 🤦♀️
Quote from one of the chatty ladies at work today, "You better care about your wife's feelings because she tells you what your feelings are." 😆
a man in a purple suit says yes that is correct on the screen
Alt: SNL meme: Keenan Thompson a purple suit dressed as Prince says, yes that is correct on the screen
media.tenor.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Quote from one of the chatty ladies at work today, "You better care about your wife's feelings because she tells you what your feelings are." 😆
Missed step 2, Congress gives the executive all their power
Trying to understand: the Constitution gives Congress the power to impose tariffs. The President imposes tariffs without Congress. Congress passes a law rescinding his tariffs. The President then vetos that law. Seems like something’s wrong here.
February 13, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Missed step 2, Congress gives the executive all their power
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Wow. That’s 9 routes they’ve ended over all since last March.
Westjet has removed 10 routes from the USA and has reduced service by nearly 30%.
Westjet has removed 10 routes from the USA and has reduced service by nearly 30%.
February 13, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Wow. That’s 9 routes they’ve ended over all since last March.
Westjet has removed 10 routes from the USA and has reduced service by nearly 30%.
Westjet has removed 10 routes from the USA and has reduced service by nearly 30%.
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#Canada these seditious fuckers need some investigation
Canadian separatists say they discussed moving to the US dollar and creating a new military in White House meeting
Canadian separatists discussed moving to US dollar and new military in DC meeting
Could a right-wing group close to the Trump administration lead Alberta to become an independent oil-rich nation?
trib.al
February 12, 2026 at 8:54 PM
#Canada these seditious fuckers need some investigation
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Air Transat suspending all flights to U.S. as of this spring montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...
February 12, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Air Transat suspending all flights to U.S. as of this spring montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...
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I declare gravity illegal
BREAKING: The EPA revokes scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger the public health, removing a key basis for the climate change fight.
Live updates: Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
The Trump administration revoked a scientific finding at the center of U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, a significant rollback of regulations.
bit.ly
February 12, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I declare gravity illegal
Same playbook as Trump, which he learned from Roy Cohen.
I still can’t believe that Pam Bondi deflected from answering questions on the Epstein files by yelling about the Dow. Truly mind boggling.
February 12, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Same playbook as Trump, which he learned from Roy Cohen.
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#ElbowsUp #RESIGNSMITH #NeverUCP #NeverSmith #DanielleSmithlsUnfitToLead #Ableg #Abpoli #Cdnpoli #ABResistance #UCPfail
February 12, 2026 at 5:49 PM