James Boxall
@jamesgis.bsky.social
Geography/GIS educator FRCGS FRGS. Climate SLR. #Dal #SMU #QE2PlatMedal. Semple GeogEd Award. Apoplectic-adorable. Shot 67. Book addict (socialtechfuture) CBCIdeas. Sci-fi. Old movies. WHU COYI. Parkinsons sucks | michaeljfox.org | Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia)
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James Boxall
@jamesgis.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Yes, my profile pic is me at a very young age crying because my stuff toy fell off the table. Ya can't have it all. So I pinned this in case folks wanted to know if I was real and had a real face. Well....if you can stomach it...here it is... in my office doing GIS and lovin it.
Oh goodie. I guess we are a vassal state now.
The all-caps tells me someone dictated this on the toilet.
The all-caps tells me someone dictated this on the toilet.
January 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Oh goodie. I guess we are a vassal state now.
The all-caps tells me someone dictated this on the toilet.
The all-caps tells me someone dictated this on the toilet.
Watching US statement at Security Council makes it sound like it was "law enforcement" which suggests it was an arrest as the US ambassador says "of a fugitive." He wasn't on the run. The statements suggest- in specific terms - that the US can go anywhere to grab anyone they declare as a criminal.
January 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Watching US statement at Security Council makes it sound like it was "law enforcement" which suggests it was an arrest as the US ambassador says "of a fugitive." He wasn't on the run. The statements suggest- in specific terms - that the US can go anywhere to grab anyone they declare as a criminal.
Just in case anyone needed to see Article 2 of the UN Charter which is the basis of the UN Security Council meeting today. webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k...
January 5, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Just in case anyone needed to see Article 2 of the UN Charter which is the basis of the UN Security Council meeting today. webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k...
Watching the Security Council on UN TV. It's (believe it or not) the 10085th meeting!
Holy crap. So many meetings, so little progress.
Holy crap. So many meetings, so little progress.
January 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Watching the Security Council on UN TV. It's (believe it or not) the 10085th meeting!
Holy crap. So many meetings, so little progress.
Holy crap. So many meetings, so little progress.
"and the land of the free..."
BTW did the arrest the reporters for "obstructing a roadway."
You've got more troubles than you can imagine.
BTW did the arrest the reporters for "obstructing a roadway."
You've got more troubles than you can imagine.
What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
January 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
"and the land of the free..."
BTW did the arrest the reporters for "obstructing a roadway."
You've got more troubles than you can imagine.
BTW did the arrest the reporters for "obstructing a roadway."
You've got more troubles than you can imagine.
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So Trump successfully bullied a good man and his family. Because winning over Harris Walz wasn’t enough. Trump wanted to destroy him.
Walz is making the right decision for his family. But the success of Trump’s grotesque bullying campaign is yet another frightening step in our national descent.
Walz is making the right decision for his family. But the success of Trump’s grotesque bullying campaign is yet another frightening step in our national descent.
Breaking News: Gov. Tim Walz will abandon his re-election bid in Minnesota and Sen. Amy Klobuchar may run instead, people familiar with the matter said.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Won’t Seek Third Term and Amy Klobuchar May Run Instead
Mr. Walz and Ms. Klobuchar met Sunday in Minnesota, where he informed her of his plans and she confirmed her interest in running to replace him.
nyti.ms
January 5, 2026 at 3:12 PM
So Trump successfully bullied a good man and his family. Because winning over Harris Walz wasn’t enough. Trump wanted to destroy him.
Walz is making the right decision for his family. But the success of Trump’s grotesque bullying campaign is yet another frightening step in our national descent.
Walz is making the right decision for his family. But the success of Trump’s grotesque bullying campaign is yet another frightening step in our national descent.
Thanks to colleague who saved my bacon, umm, who has the right chops...sorry.
Well, no matter. Damn well needed this. Forwarded to family in Australia, New Zealand, US & UK. We normally fight over football (poor ManU :-) )But these be fightin words. We can be happy & have fun in -20C so there!
Well, no matter. Damn well needed this. Forwarded to family in Australia, New Zealand, US & UK. We normally fight over football (poor ManU :-) )But these be fightin words. We can be happy & have fun in -20C so there!
“Maybe we should show them Canberra…nah.”
This year’s annual Aussie lamb ad is out. 🇦🇺
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
This year’s annual Aussie lamb ad is out. 🇦🇺
www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
The Happiness List - 2026 Australian Lamb ad
YouTube video by Australian Lamb
www.youtube.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Thanks to colleague who saved my bacon, umm, who has the right chops...sorry.
Well, no matter. Damn well needed this. Forwarded to family in Australia, New Zealand, US & UK. We normally fight over football (poor ManU :-) )But these be fightin words. We can be happy & have fun in -20C so there!
Well, no matter. Damn well needed this. Forwarded to family in Australia, New Zealand, US & UK. We normally fight over football (poor ManU :-) )But these be fightin words. We can be happy & have fun in -20C so there!
I'm just gonna let the adult leader in the room speak.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on US imperialist aggression against Greenland,
"Threats, pressure and condescending speech. Even from our closest allies for a lifetime"
"About wanting to take over another country and another people, as if it were something you could buy and own"
"Threats, pressure and condescending speech. Even from our closest allies for a lifetime"
"About wanting to take over another country and another people, as if it were something you could buy and own"
January 5, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I'm just gonna let the adult leader in the room speak.
Oh, by the way, has anyone heard from Gaza lately? If you have only one source for news/info then you'll likely miss some things while distracted by other things (hmm? sounds like a tactic).
p.s. it's getting worse under the "ceasefire"
p.s. it's getting worse under the "ceasefire"
January 5, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Oh, by the way, has anyone heard from Gaza lately? If you have only one source for news/info then you'll likely miss some things while distracted by other things (hmm? sounds like a tactic).
p.s. it's getting worse under the "ceasefire"
p.s. it's getting worse under the "ceasefire"
If false, merely shows how easy it's to come up with wildest shit & we'll believe it 'cause it's him.
If true (remember who we're talking about) it goes to show just how *none* of the rules of diplomacy, decency, international law & psychological health apply. In short, in we're all in deep shit!
If true (remember who we're talking about) it goes to show just how *none* of the rules of diplomacy, decency, international law & psychological health apply. In short, in we're all in deep shit!
Insanity: Sources close to the White House told the Washington Post Trump lost interest in backing Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to lead the country because she accepted her Nobel Peace Prize rather than demanding it be given to Trump, which was viewed as an “ultimate sin.”
January 5, 2026 at 1:43 PM
If false, merely shows how easy it's to come up with wildest shit & we'll believe it 'cause it's him.
If true (remember who we're talking about) it goes to show just how *none* of the rules of diplomacy, decency, international law & psychological health apply. In short, in we're all in deep shit!
If true (remember who we're talking about) it goes to show just how *none* of the rules of diplomacy, decency, international law & psychological health apply. In short, in we're all in deep shit!
Without getting into the obvious stupidity of this, I'm just going to say that DJT has got everyone running scared. Why? It's really time for everyone to grow a backbone.
Jeez. Greenland is in the NATO alliance. How hard can this be?
January 5, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Without getting into the obvious stupidity of this, I'm just going to say that DJT has got everyone running scared. Why? It's really time for everyone to grow a backbone.
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#cdnpoli
A certain Russian dictator shall be pi$$ed, n'est pas? (gift article)
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/cf1088b...
A certain Russian dictator shall be pi$$ed, n'est pas? (gift article)
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/cf1088b...
Ukrainian President Zelensky appoints Chrystia Freeland as economic development adviser
Freeland, who has Ukrainian ancestry, chosen for her experience in attracting investment, Zelensky says
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:17 PM
#cdnpoli
A certain Russian dictator shall be pi$$ed, n'est pas? (gift article)
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/cf1088b...
A certain Russian dictator shall be pi$$ed, n'est pas? (gift article)
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/cf1088b...
Reposted by James Boxall
Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland
Mette Frederiksen said the
www.bbc.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Oh goodie. Cross Country Checkup on @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social has a first half focused on Venezuela followed by a second part about Ozempic moving to generic status. Gee, I'd hate to see what the second half would be if there were real world crises going on.
January 4, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Oh goodie. Cross Country Checkup on @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social has a first half focused on Venezuela followed by a second part about Ozempic moving to generic status. Gee, I'd hate to see what the second half would be if there were real world crises going on.
Oh damn, tomorrow is Monday.
Hang on, I have the week off!
Whew. For a minute there I thought I'd have the time to pay attention to what's going on in the world.
Hang on, I have the week off!
Whew. For a minute there I thought I'd have the time to pay attention to what's going on in the world.
January 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Oh damn, tomorrow is Monday.
Hang on, I have the week off!
Whew. For a minute there I thought I'd have the time to pay attention to what's going on in the world.
Hang on, I have the week off!
Whew. For a minute there I thought I'd have the time to pay attention to what's going on in the world.
If you're thinking Trump "leaving" is a step forward, don't be so sure. JD and his friends have other plans, and they're being put in place now. www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-...
Gil Duran on Trump, Tech and “The Nerd Reich”
The Bay Area is typically known as an incubator of left-of-center ideas. But in recent years, it has become known as the source of an ideology influencing the Trump administration, a belief system jou...
www.commonwealthclub.org
January 4, 2026 at 1:40 PM
If you're thinking Trump "leaving" is a step forward, don't be so sure. JD and his friends have other plans, and they're being put in place now. www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2025-...
Halifax, at this moment, I don't think I could take an emergency alert on my phone.
January 4, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Halifax, at this moment, I don't think I could take an emergency alert on my phone.
God I miss the normal days, like Watergate.
January 4, 2026 at 12:13 AM
God I miss the normal days, like Watergate.
Tomorrow? Look at the UN Security Council meeting. Russia and China support Venezuela. Colombia is an elected member this year, and they are furious. Plus, millions of Venezuelans are a diaspora in Latin America (8 million..3 million in Colombia). Sparks are gonna fly.
January 3, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Tomorrow? Look at the UN Security Council meeting. Russia and China support Venezuela. Colombia is an elected member this year, and they are furious. Plus, millions of Venezuelans are a diaspora in Latin America (8 million..3 million in Colombia). Sparks are gonna fly.
Reposted by James Boxall
Did anybody else have Cuba on their bingo card?
January 3, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Did anybody else have Cuba on their bingo card?
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Chevron donated to Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration fund. Chevron’s CEO publicly praised trump’s energy agenda. Chevron donations: 94% Republican, 6% Democrat.
Chevron is the ONLY foreign oil company allowed to operate in Venezuela.
Follow the money.
Chevron is the ONLY foreign oil company allowed to operate in Venezuela.
Follow the money.
Chevron Is in Prime Position to Help Unlock Venezuela’s Vast Oil Reserves
The South American country says its proved oil reserves top 300 billion barrels which, if true, would make its bounty the world’s largest.
www.wsj.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Chevron donated to Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration fund. Chevron’s CEO publicly praised trump’s energy agenda. Chevron donations: 94% Republican, 6% Democrat.
Chevron is the ONLY foreign oil company allowed to operate in Venezuela.
Follow the money.
Chevron is the ONLY foreign oil company allowed to operate in Venezuela.
Follow the money.
It's just too close to not say the obvious. Rotten Donny is a media celeb who lives like it's all a movie or reality show...
January 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM
It's just too close to not say the obvious. Rotten Donny is a media celeb who lives like it's all a movie or reality show...
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January 3, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Oh goodie. Stephen Miller's partner says it out loud.
January 3, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Oh goodie. Stephen Miller's partner says it out loud.