Johnny “We have the meats” Renton
@johnnyrenton.bsky.social
Just here working at the posting factory. Meeting my 30% CanCon quota. A mix of being angry at the current state of affairs, transit, urbanism, design and shitposting. Anti-fascist (not affiliated with any organizations)
https://johnnyrenton.substack.com
https://johnnyrenton.substack.com
Pinned
Given that things are about to get really tough and dangerous it’s important to remember this….
If you think you see someone undertaking radical ant-fascist or anti-capitalist acts, no you didn’t.
Don’t post about it. Don’t talk about it. Just shut the fuck up and move on with your day.
If you think you see someone undertaking radical ant-fascist or anti-capitalist acts, no you didn’t.
Don’t post about it. Don’t talk about it. Just shut the fuck up and move on with your day.
I recently took VIA Rail for the first time in almost 6 years after giving up on it because service had become so bad. I thought maybe the new trains will make it nicer. Maybe it won’t be too bad going to Ottawa since VIA at least owns half the track. Maybe I was being too harsh. I wasn’t…
November 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I recently took VIA Rail for the first time in almost 6 years after giving up on it because service had become so bad. I thought maybe the new trains will make it nicer. Maybe it won’t be too bad going to Ottawa since VIA at least owns half the track. Maybe I was being too harsh. I wasn’t…
One year later, this is even more true and accurate.
Accidents by Alexisonfire is not only a certified banger, and probably their best song, but has the perfect energy for this moment in time.
Accidents (HQ) (HD) (with lyrics) - Alexisonfire
YouTube video by AOF OneTwoOneSix
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November 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
One year later, this is even more true and accurate.
Yeah….I’m going to stay logged out for another day
November 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Yeah….I’m going to stay logged out for another day
The NDP struggling to attract young people isn’t new. If you think about the past 25 years of federal politics in Canada the most successful activation of young people wasn’t the Layton era NDP, it was Justin Trudeau in 2015. It’s a genuinely abysmal track record and failure of the party.
And lets be real. If the @ndp.ca doesnt even have the juice to keep 38 year old Canadian Bluesky soc dems interested & engaged, how the f are they going to get people under 35 excited (which they desperately need to do to stay alive). Be bold. Be angry. Be anything with even a hint of personality
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The NDP struggling to attract young people isn’t new. If you think about the past 25 years of federal politics in Canada the most successful activation of young people wasn’t the Layton era NDP, it was Justin Trudeau in 2015. It’s a genuinely abysmal track record and failure of the party.
The transition away from oil and into EVs and renewable energy (mainly solar) will be a bumpy, uneven, often messy affair. But China seems poised to make the next couple years the most disruptive oil and gas have ever seen. The scale and momentum of their transition is pretty wild
"Far from a peak, China's gasoline demand is estimated to have fallen 9% in October on the year to 12.5 million tons, with average daily use roughly flat with September..."
China's oil demand is entering structural decline.
China's oil demand is entering structural decline.
EVs put an end to China's usual holiday surge in gasoline use
Tianyu Jiang took a 2,000-km (1,200-mile) road trip this month during China's national holiday week, driving in his electric vehicle from the southwestern Sichuan basin to Beijing for the first time.
www.reuters.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The transition away from oil and into EVs and renewable energy (mainly solar) will be a bumpy, uneven, often messy affair. But China seems poised to make the next couple years the most disruptive oil and gas have ever seen. The scale and momentum of their transition is pretty wild
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I’ll level with u morale is low
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I’ll level with u morale is low
I wonder if @ndp.ca have even bothered to spend time on Bluesky and see exactly what Canadian social democrats are saying about them, and the left in general. Basically every soc dem on here wants to support them. But they are just so juiceless, aimless and offer up nothing.
Idk what annoys me more, the fact that the Canadian left is once again dropping everything to chase of the coattails of the latest magic yankee, or the fact that Mamdani’s win is being treated as the vindication of the same bloodless ‘positivity’ that’s won the NDP 0 of the last 20 elections.
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I wonder if @ndp.ca have even bothered to spend time on Bluesky and see exactly what Canadian social democrats are saying about them, and the left in general. Basically every soc dem on here wants to support them. But they are just so juiceless, aimless and offer up nothing.
If you are travelling on the 401 between Napanee and Kingston, in either direction, be prepared. There are at least a dozen accidents and conditions aren’t getting any better.
🚔🚒🚑 Collision on 401WB near Odessa.
November 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
If you are travelling on the 401 between Napanee and Kingston, in either direction, be prepared. There are at least a dozen accidents and conditions aren’t getting any better.
I’m seeing a lot more comments like this lately from Democrats/Liberals/Labour and I just have to say they can fuck right off.
Yeah, specific memes like that are hyperbole. But trying to say life for young people isn’t more difficult today? Sure man. Try running on that message…
Yeah, specific memes like that are hyperbole. But trying to say life for young people isn’t more difficult today? Sure man. Try running on that message…
November 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I’m seeing a lot more comments like this lately from Democrats/Liberals/Labour and I just have to say they can fuck right off.
Yeah, specific memes like that are hyperbole. But trying to say life for young people isn’t more difficult today? Sure man. Try running on that message…
Yeah, specific memes like that are hyperbole. But trying to say life for young people isn’t more difficult today? Sure man. Try running on that message…
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November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I am genuinely glad to see this idea is getting serious traction and consideration. Fingers crossed they can make this happen
🇨🇦 Eurovision:
- Eurovision confirmed they're in early negotiation with the CBC
- CBC confirmed the broadcaster picks the artists
- Canada is already an associate member of the EBU like Australia
- Eurovision confirmed they're in early negotiation with the CBC
- CBC confirmed the broadcaster picks the artists
- Canada is already an associate member of the EBU like Australia
November 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I am genuinely glad to see this idea is getting serious traction and consideration. Fingers crossed they can make this happen
TIL that Mister Donut, a chain I remember as a Canadian kid and haven’t seen or thought about in decades, still operates in Japan. And it still has the old logo!
Mister Donut is usually a rare find during our Japan trips, but Kanazawa delivered
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 AM
TIL that Mister Donut, a chain I remember as a Canadian kid and haven’t seen or thought about in decades, still operates in Japan. And it still has the old logo!
I fucking hate that every time a poll like this comes out I’m left with the thought “Im glad the liberals get it” lol
As someone who will probably be out of a job soon yeah, I get it, slower economic growth is shitty. But also, if we dont decouple from the US asap it’ll only get worse down the road
As someone who will probably be out of a job soon yeah, I get it, slower economic growth is shitty. But also, if we dont decouple from the US asap it’ll only get worse down the road
Those who agree - "I am willing to accept slower economic growth in Canada if it means greater economic independence from the United States"
🟢 All: 70%
🟢 Liberals: 86%
🟢 NDP: 77%
🟢 Conservatives: 55%
Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
🟢 All: 70%
🟢 Liberals: 86%
🟢 NDP: 77%
🟢 Conservatives: 55%
Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
Budget Week Opens with Rising Public Skepticism
Canadians remain split on Carney's ability to deliver results, while dissatisfaction with Ottawa ticks upward
open.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I fucking hate that every time a poll like this comes out I’m left with the thought “Im glad the liberals get it” lol
As someone who will probably be out of a job soon yeah, I get it, slower economic growth is shitty. But also, if we dont decouple from the US asap it’ll only get worse down the road
As someone who will probably be out of a job soon yeah, I get it, slower economic growth is shitty. But also, if we dont decouple from the US asap it’ll only get worse down the road
Bluesky really needs two default settings. One for Americans so that the Bsky team can be bootlicking fascists and prudes in their home country. And another for everyone outside the US who aren’t offended if they accidentally see a titty or a “dangerous” post. We can use the block button. We’re fine
exactly- if you restrain your algorithm to disappearing actually dangerous/bad/etc posts then great, everyone will use it
when you expand it to police abstract concepts like "rude" or "suggestive", especially when your judgment is prudish & questionable, you seriously weaken the system
when you expand it to police abstract concepts like "rude" or "suggestive", especially when your judgment is prudish & questionable, you seriously weaken the system
What really sucks is that the decision by the bsky team to do this has made people feel like they need to opt out of moderation tools
November 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Bluesky really needs two default settings. One for Americans so that the Bsky team can be bootlicking fascists and prudes in their home country. And another for everyone outside the US who aren’t offended if they accidentally see a titty or a “dangerous” post. We can use the block button. We’re fine
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Wonder why this scene looks so familiar...
#WildlifeWednesday 🐦🐕
#WildlifeWednesday 🐦🐕
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Wonder why this scene looks so familiar...
#WildlifeWednesday 🐦🐕
#WildlifeWednesday 🐦🐕
There isn’t much difference between an LPC majority, and a minority that’s just a few seats shy. A minority that is 10-20 seats shy seems to be the sweet spot of semi-stable and forcing cooperation.
Plus, even if CPC crossings get them to 172, LPC defections could put them in a minority again
Plus, even if CPC crossings get them to 172, LPC defections could put them in a minority again
Personally, I'm not stoked about the idea of a Liberal majority.
Minority governments are better for democracy (despite the instability) because they require compromise and collaboration.
With a majority, CEO Carney would be in full effect.
Minority governments are better for democracy (despite the instability) because they require compromise and collaboration.
With a majority, CEO Carney would be in full effect.
Dimitri Soudas, former Harper comms guy, told RadCan this morning that he's hearing Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux will cross the floor to the Liberals today.
If this happens, the Liberals are one seat short of a majority. You know what that means.
That's right.
Elizabeth May is Kingmaker.
If this happens, the Liberals are one seat short of a majority. You know what that means.
That's right.
Elizabeth May is Kingmaker.
November 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
There isn’t much difference between an LPC majority, and a minority that’s just a few seats shy. A minority that is 10-20 seats shy seems to be the sweet spot of semi-stable and forcing cooperation.
Plus, even if CPC crossings get them to 172, LPC defections could put them in a minority again
Plus, even if CPC crossings get them to 172, LPC defections could put them in a minority again
Okay. So *this* would actually be the funniest outcome of floor crossing. The LPC coming up one seat short and The Greens having the ability to be the balance of power and leaving the NDP on the sidelines would absolutely make me cry laugh. Remember kids, it can still get worse for the NDP lol
Elizabeth May sitting quietly with tented fingers watching all the puzzle pieces falling into place.
Dimitri Soudas, former Harper comms guy, told RadCan this morning that he's hearing Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux will cross the floor to the Liberals today.
If this happens, the Liberals are one seat short of a majority. You know what that means.
That's right.
Elizabeth May is Kingmaker.
If this happens, the Liberals are one seat short of a majority. You know what that means.
That's right.
Elizabeth May is Kingmaker.
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Okay. So *this* would actually be the funniest outcome of floor crossing. The LPC coming up one seat short and The Greens having the ability to be the balance of power and leaving the NDP on the sidelines would absolutely make me cry laugh. Remember kids, it can still get worse for the NDP lol
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November 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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This graph is once again proving that Gen X are a problem in every western country.
If you could shift just 10% of Gen X men in particular too the left the far-right would come to a screeching halt (except in the UK which is becoming yikes island).
I don’t know how you do it. But it must be done
If you could shift just 10% of Gen X men in particular too the left the far-right would come to a screeching halt (except in the UK which is becoming yikes island).
I don’t know how you do it. But it must be done
The Voters Who Propelled Mamdani to Victory.
(Wall Street Journal-unlocked)
www.wsj.com/politics/ele...
(Wall Street Journal-unlocked)
www.wsj.com/politics/ele...
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This graph is once again proving that Gen X are a problem in every western country.
If you could shift just 10% of Gen X men in particular too the left the far-right would come to a screeching halt (except in the UK which is becoming yikes island).
I don’t know how you do it. But it must be done
If you could shift just 10% of Gen X men in particular too the left the far-right would come to a screeching halt (except in the UK which is becoming yikes island).
I don’t know how you do it. But it must be done
I definitely have thoughts about the US election results. But I’ll give Bluesky another day to lib-out and be happy before I throw out some takeaways that most people here won’t be keen on hearing.
November 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I definitely have thoughts about the US election results. But I’ll give Bluesky another day to lib-out and be happy before I throw out some takeaways that most people here won’t be keen on hearing.
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The Suzuki Carry L20V Japanese kei van from the Suzulight Carry series (1966)
November 4, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The Suzuki Carry L20V Japanese kei van from the Suzulight Carry series (1966)
If Carney can pull off getting Canada into Eurovision I will be forced to hate him 5% less. But that does mean finding a new reason for flipping Teslas.
November 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
If Carney can pull off getting Canada into Eurovision I will be forced to hate him 5% less. But that does mean finding a new reason for flipping Teslas.
It would be extremely funny if the Liberals passed the budget with the help of CPC members instead of the NDP or the Bloc. I kind of want to see that happen now lol
Holy shit!! A Conservative MP just came out and publicly told Politico he’s considering crossing the floor to the Liberals.
Major scoop from @mickeydjuric.bsky.social and Zi-Ann Lum!!!!
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Major scoop from @mickeydjuric.bsky.social and Zi-Ann Lum!!!!
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
It would be extremely funny if the Liberals passed the budget with the help of CPC members instead of the NDP or the Bloc. I kind of want to see that happen now lol
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The failure of the “blue no matter who” crowd to rally behind Mamdani really just lays the reality of that position bare, doesn’t it?
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The failure of the “blue no matter who” crowd to rally behind Mamdani really just lays the reality of that position bare, doesn’t it?