⚛ 🍁K NomDePlume 🍍🍕
@kevinski.bsky.social
98.3% chimpanzee. Super dad, secular humanist, progressive, teacher, SciFi fan. May discuss #CdnPoli if provoked.
We probably followed each other on Deadbird, so just go with that.
#buycanadian
#CanadaSky
We probably followed each other on Deadbird, so just go with that.
#buycanadian
#CanadaSky
I'm not going to link to Natpo or X, but the headline is enough:
I can't comprehend how Jamil Jivani thought delivering this smarmy, condescending message from Trump woukdbhe received well by non-ConCanadians. Did he believe we'd be starstruck that Trump loves us?
It's got big Hoekstra energy
I can't comprehend how Jamil Jivani thought delivering this smarmy, condescending message from Trump woukdbhe received well by non-ConCanadians. Did he believe we'd be starstruck that Trump loves us?
It's got big Hoekstra energy
February 5, 2026 at 11:19 AM
I'm not going to link to Natpo or X, but the headline is enough:
I can't comprehend how Jamil Jivani thought delivering this smarmy, condescending message from Trump woukdbhe received well by non-ConCanadians. Did he believe we'd be starstruck that Trump loves us?
It's got big Hoekstra energy
I can't comprehend how Jamil Jivani thought delivering this smarmy, condescending message from Trump woukdbhe received well by non-ConCanadians. Did he believe we'd be starstruck that Trump loves us?
It's got big Hoekstra energy
US considers plan where the submarines intended for sale to Australia are instead retained under US command to be sailed out of Australian bases.
In case Canada needs another reason not to buy any more damn F35s.
We need to start building our Gripen fleet ASAP.
In case Canada needs another reason not to buy any more damn F35s.
We need to start building our Gripen fleet ASAP.
US congressional report explores option of not delivering any Aukus nuclear submarines to Australia
Report offers alternative of the US navy retaining boats and operating them out of Australian bases
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:24 AM
US considers plan where the submarines intended for sale to Australia are instead retained under US command to be sailed out of Australian bases.
In case Canada needs another reason not to buy any more damn F35s.
We need to start building our Gripen fleet ASAP.
In case Canada needs another reason not to buy any more damn F35s.
We need to start building our Gripen fleet ASAP.
You know you want it.
Get it before Donald Annexes it and makes it into a new Greenland base.
Get it before Donald Annexes it and makes it into a new Greenland base.
January 31, 2026 at 10:23 PM
You know you want it.
Get it before Donald Annexes it and makes it into a new Greenland base.
Get it before Donald Annexes it and makes it into a new Greenland base.
So I've heard that the Melania movie uses The Rolling Stones "Gimme Shelter" over the opening shots of Mar-a-Lago.
Imagine flying over Mar-a-Lago while Mick Jagger assures you that "Rape, Murder, it's just a shot away..."
Didja read the lyrics?
No, they never do.
genius.com/The-rolling-...
Imagine flying over Mar-a-Lago while Mick Jagger assures you that "Rape, Murder, it's just a shot away..."
Didja read the lyrics?
No, they never do.
genius.com/The-rolling-...
The Rolling Stones – Gimme Shelter
“Gimme Shelter” is the opening track of the Rolling Stones’s 1969 album Let It Bleed (where it was actually spelled “Gimmie Shelter”, but the more accurate spelling was adopted
genius.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:02 PM
So I've heard that the Melania movie uses The Rolling Stones "Gimme Shelter" over the opening shots of Mar-a-Lago.
Imagine flying over Mar-a-Lago while Mick Jagger assures you that "Rape, Murder, it's just a shot away..."
Didja read the lyrics?
No, they never do.
genius.com/The-rolling-...
Imagine flying over Mar-a-Lago while Mick Jagger assures you that "Rape, Murder, it's just a shot away..."
Didja read the lyrics?
No, they never do.
genius.com/The-rolling-...
Hey, help a white guy out.
Since my first period class is in the Comm Tech room, I'm responsible for playing the national anthem in the morning, and I also get to play some music before the bell.
Since my first period class is in the Comm Tech room, I'm responsible for playing the national anthem in the morning, and I also get to play some music before the bell.
January 31, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Hey, help a white guy out.
Since my first period class is in the Comm Tech room, I'm responsible for playing the national anthem in the morning, and I also get to play some music before the bell.
Since my first period class is in the Comm Tech room, I'm responsible for playing the national anthem in the morning, and I also get to play some music before the bell.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:42 PM
If you're de-googling and are considering Proton mail, please consider using my referral link below. If you do we'll both get a C$20 credit.
This link starts with a 7-day free trial.
I looked at 3 but went with Proton, hosted in Switzerland, Germany and Norway, far from US reach.
pr.tn/ref/4XSXQXJB
This link starts with a 7-day free trial.
I looked at 3 but went with Proton, hosted in Switzerland, Germany and Norway, far from US reach.
pr.tn/ref/4XSXQXJB
While I eagerly await my @gandersocial.bsky.social beta invite, just busting with respect and understanding and patience for the Devs, I've been thinking about my handle. It's rare that I get such an extended period to consider this.
January 25, 2026 at 5:19 PM
While I eagerly await my @gandersocial.bsky.social beta invite, just busting with respect and understanding and patience for the Devs, I've been thinking about my handle. It's rare that I get such an extended period to consider this.
Alberta separatism is polling lower than seccessionism in most states.
Next time you run into some MAGAt crowing about how Albertans want to separate, show them this.
California has just cleared a proposed 2028 seccession ballot measure to gather signatures.
Next time you run into some MAGAt crowing about how Albertans want to separate, show them this.
California has just cleared a proposed 2028 seccession ballot measure to gather signatures.
23% of Americans want their State to separate from the USA. Alberta is polling at 19% wanting to separate. It's less separatist than: Alaska, Hawaii, Washington Montana, Idaho, California, Nevada, Colorado, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Arkansas, Indiana, New York.......
January 25, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Alberta separatism is polling lower than seccessionism in most states.
Next time you run into some MAGAt crowing about how Albertans want to separate, show them this.
California has just cleared a proposed 2028 seccession ballot measure to gather signatures.
Next time you run into some MAGAt crowing about how Albertans want to separate, show them this.
California has just cleared a proposed 2028 seccession ballot measure to gather signatures.
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One of these things is not like the other...
One of these things is not the same.
One of these things is not the same.
January 24, 2026 at 7:42 PM
One of these things is not like the other...
One of these things is not the same.
One of these things is not the same.
The "Breaking" is a bit clickbaity, but the article is pretty accurate. Trump's rage at Carney has built a little each day as he's slowly peeled back the onion of what happened at Davos.
Time for Canadians to read or watch the Québec city speech from Thurs. It's going to get Rocky. Stand on guard.
Time for Canadians to read or watch the Québec city speech from Thurs. It's going to get Rocky. Stand on guard.
BREAKING: Mark Carney Broke Trump
Three days of rage posts, fake boards, tariff threats, and insults after Carney told the truth — and we still doesn’t give a damn.
open.substack.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The "Breaking" is a bit clickbaity, but the article is pretty accurate. Trump's rage at Carney has built a little each day as he's slowly peeled back the onion of what happened at Davos.
Time for Canadians to read or watch the Québec city speech from Thurs. It's going to get Rocky. Stand on guard.
Time for Canadians to read or watch the Québec city speech from Thurs. It's going to get Rocky. Stand on guard.
When you get uninvited from Temu United Nations...
Hahaha. Canada, we love you. Honestly, not being invited is a badge of honor. Wear it proudly.
January 23, 2026 at 4:46 AM
When you get uninvited from Temu United Nations...
Along with all the other messages in Carney's speech the other day, I feel like the subtext for the Home audience (that's us) is to be ready to walk away from CUSMA. And to be ready to start building 72 Saab Gripen jets.
January 23, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Along with all the other messages in Carney's speech the other day, I feel like the subtext for the Home audience (that's us) is to be ready to walk away from CUSMA. And to be ready to start building 72 Saab Gripen jets.
The cats keep circling around the front door and meowing at me, but they won't go out because I have stubbornly refused to turn off winter despite their repeated demands.
January 22, 2026 at 12:28 PM
The cats keep circling around the front door and meowing at me, but they won't go out because I have stubbornly refused to turn off winter despite their repeated demands.
Good read about Carney's speech
Man with a Plan: Mark Carney's Davos Speech - Policy Magazine
Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a speech Tuesday to the Davos crowd that was the most consequential speech on global affairs I have ever heard from a Canadian
www.policymagazine.ca
January 21, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Good read about Carney's speech
This was an historic speech for sure. I'm glad we have Carney speaking for us. 🇨🇦
#Canada 🍁
‘Best speech by a world leader ... in a very long time’: Carney’s Davos address draws global attention
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
‘Best speech by a world leader ... in a very long time’: Carney’s Davos address draws global attention
www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...
‘Best speech by a world leader ... in a very long time’: Carney’s Davos address draws global attention
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s keynote address at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos has sparked widespread international coverage as global news organizations weigh the future amid rising geopoliti...
www.ctvnews.ca
January 21, 2026 at 3:20 AM
This was an historic speech for sure. I'm glad we have Carney speaking for us. 🇨🇦
Anyone who followed me on Twitter 15yrs might recall that every time the 24 Sussex debate came up, I always argued that the leader of a G7 and NATO country should have a secure, modern residence, regardless of which party is in power.
Now in 2026 I wish someone in gov't had agreed.
Now in 2026 I wish someone in gov't had agreed.
January 20, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Anyone who followed me on Twitter 15yrs might recall that every time the 24 Sussex debate came up, I always argued that the leader of a G7 and NATO country should have a secure, modern residence, regardless of which party is in power.
Now in 2026 I wish someone in gov't had agreed.
Now in 2026 I wish someone in gov't had agreed.
This is exactly what I thought of when I heard they were mobilizing Arctic trained troops in *Alaska* to go to Minnesota.
They've got soldiers everywhere to send into Minnesota, why do they need the 11th airborne from Alaska?
Do you believe they're going to Minnesota?
They've got soldiers everywhere to send into Minnesota, why do they need the 11th airborne from Alaska?
Do you believe they're going to Minnesota?
Black Man Spy - Malcolm Nance (@malcolmnance)
SERIOUS WARNING: The 11th Airborne Division alert for deployment to “Minnesota” is likely a feint … they were trained for terrain in Greenland.
substack.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:15 PM
This is exactly what I thought of when I heard they were mobilizing Arctic trained troops in *Alaska* to go to Minnesota.
They've got soldiers everywhere to send into Minnesota, why do they need the 11th airborne from Alaska?
Do you believe they're going to Minnesota?
They've got soldiers everywhere to send into Minnesota, why do they need the 11th airborne from Alaska?
Do you believe they're going to Minnesota?
"For months, Trump’s advisers have been quietly escalating internal discussions about the Arctic—about Greenland, about Canada’s so-called “vulnerability,” about how the United States should “solidify” the Western Hemisphere.
Publicly, the rhetoric has cooled. Privately, it’s accelerating. "
Publicly, the rhetoric has cooled. Privately, it’s accelerating. "
Trump’s Arctic Bloodlust: Senior WH Officials Say Trump’s Greenland Obsession Is a "Dry Run" for Canada Invasion, And It's VERY Real.
Trump Wants the Arctic. We’re Going There to Say No.
open.substack.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:31 AM
"For months, Trump’s advisers have been quietly escalating internal discussions about the Arctic—about Greenland, about Canada’s so-called “vulnerability,” about how the United States should “solidify” the Western Hemisphere.
Publicly, the rhetoric has cooled. Privately, it’s accelerating. "
Publicly, the rhetoric has cooled. Privately, it’s accelerating. "
You should read this detailed, interesting and alarming analysis by a US intelligence expert on what happens if the US tries to seize Greenland.
Ten consequences, none of them good for the US.
Not great for the rest of us either but the US will cripple itself the most.
Ten consequences, none of them good for the US.
Not great for the rest of us either but the US will cripple itself the most.
Invasion Greenland, Part II- Ten Consequences
You all need to read this and pray to God it doesn't happen. It can get bad. Real bad.
open.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:03 PM
You should read this detailed, interesting and alarming analysis by a US intelligence expert on what happens if the US tries to seize Greenland.
Ten consequences, none of them good for the US.
Not great for the rest of us either but the US will cripple itself the most.
Ten consequences, none of them good for the US.
Not great for the rest of us either but the US will cripple itself the most.
My feeling is that Europe, and Canada, are done being jerked around by tarrifs threats and will juat say "fine, whatever" and realign following Carney's lead.
Yo-yo tarriffs have lost their teeth.
Hell EU just signed a major trade deal with the Mercosur trading bloc. It's already realigning.
Yo-yo tarriffs have lost their teeth.
Hell EU just signed a major trade deal with the Mercosur trading bloc. It's already realigning.
Trump says he'll charge 8 European countries a 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
President Donald Trump says he'll impose a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland.
apnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 6:59 PM
My feeling is that Europe, and Canada, are done being jerked around by tarrifs threats and will juat say "fine, whatever" and realign following Carney's lead.
Yo-yo tarriffs have lost their teeth.
Hell EU just signed a major trade deal with the Mercosur trading bloc. It's already realigning.
Yo-yo tarriffs have lost their teeth.
Hell EU just signed a major trade deal with the Mercosur trading bloc. It's already realigning.
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REPORTER: Do you commit to not militarily engaging NATO partners?
TRUMP: I don't talk about that
REPORTER: You're not willing to commit to not attacking a NATO partner?
TRUMP: I don't talk about that
REPORTER: You're not willing to commit to not attacking a NATO partner?
January 16, 2026 at 10:01 PM
REPORTER: Do you commit to not militarily engaging NATO partners?
TRUMP: I don't talk about that
REPORTER: You're not willing to commit to not attacking a NATO partner?
TRUMP: I don't talk about that
REPORTER: You're not willing to commit to not attacking a NATO partner?
As we face a year ahead filled with new threats and uncertainties, having an opposition leader who can't get security clearance is starting to feel more and more concerning.
If we had an election and he won, he would still be on the privy council, but he still might not pass security clearance.
If we had an election and he won, he would still be on the privy council, but he still might not pass security clearance.
January 12, 2026 at 5:02 AM
As we face a year ahead filled with new threats and uncertainties, having an opposition leader who can't get security clearance is starting to feel more and more concerning.
If we had an election and he won, he would still be on the privy council, but he still might not pass security clearance.
If we had an election and he won, he would still be on the privy council, but he still might not pass security clearance.