Dr. Michael Chiarello
@michaelchiarello.bsky.social
PhD in Canadian history and politics.
Interested in international politics, random history facts, travel, and interior design.
Interested in international politics, random history facts, travel, and interior design.
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My warmest congratulations to Mark Carney.
Voters in Canada have elected a Liberal government on a mandate to combat Trump's dangerous populism. Across the globe, it is liberals who are taking the lead in standing up for prosperity, security and democracy in the face of Trump, Putin and the rest.
Voters in Canada have elected a Liberal government on a mandate to combat Trump's dangerous populism. Across the globe, it is liberals who are taking the lead in standing up for prosperity, security and democracy in the face of Trump, Putin and the rest.
April 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
My warmest congratulations to Mark Carney.
Voters in Canada have elected a Liberal government on a mandate to combat Trump's dangerous populism. Across the globe, it is liberals who are taking the lead in standing up for prosperity, security and democracy in the face of Trump, Putin and the rest.
Voters in Canada have elected a Liberal government on a mandate to combat Trump's dangerous populism. Across the globe, it is liberals who are taking the lead in standing up for prosperity, security and democracy in the face of Trump, Putin and the rest.
Liberal leader John Turner in 1988: “I believe that Canadians are not going to vote for Brian Mulroney, a man would be governor of a 51st state. They are going to vote for John Turner, a man who wants to be Prime Minister of Canada“.
March 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Liberal leader John Turner in 1988: “I believe that Canadians are not going to vote for Brian Mulroney, a man would be governor of a 51st state. They are going to vote for John Turner, a man who wants to be Prime Minister of Canada“.
A federal election is imminent, which will be dominated by concerns about the Canadian relationship with the United States. I’m certain the Liberals will return to their roots and embrace nationalism, while painting the conservatives as pro-American. Just like in 1988.
Liberal ad: Free trade, erasing the line (1988)
YouTube video by Canuck Politics
youtu.be
March 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
A federal election is imminent, which will be dominated by concerns about the Canadian relationship with the United States. I’m certain the Liberals will return to their roots and embrace nationalism, while painting the conservatives as pro-American. Just like in 1988.
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Fukuyama’s pining for past ideological struggles suggests that the Last Man would eventually get bored with technocracy, consumerism, and the stultifying constraints of middle management—and seek new monsters to fight.
Francis Fukuyama Was Right About Liberal Democracy
For all of its faults and weaknesses, no serious competitor has emerged to capture people’s imagination or seriously challenge it.
newrepublic.com
February 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Fukuyama’s pining for past ideological struggles suggests that the Last Man would eventually get bored with technocracy, consumerism, and the stultifying constraints of middle management—and seek new monsters to fight.
If we’re going to be forced to relive the 1930s can we at least have a US president who doesn’t terrorize my country? Hell, I’d even take a reincarnated Richard Nixon
February 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
If we’re going to be forced to relive the 1930s can we at least have a US president who doesn’t terrorize my country? Hell, I’d even take a reincarnated Richard Nixon
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Quebec Federal Polling - Mark Carney As Liberal Leader:
LPC: 38% (+4)
BQ: 24% (-8)
CPC: 22% (+3)
NDP: 10% (-)
GPC: 3% (+1)
PPC: 3% (-)
Leger / Feb 2, 2025 / n=751 / Online
(% Change With 2021 Federal Election)
Quebec Federal Polling - Mark Carney As Liberal Leader:
LPC: 38% (+4)
BQ: 24% (-8)
CPC: 22% (+3)
NDP: 10% (-)
GPC: 3% (+1)
PPC: 3% (-)
Leger / Feb 2, 2025 / n=751 / Online
(% Change With 2021 Federal Election)
February 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Quebec Federal Polling - Mark Carney As Liberal Leader:
LPC: 38% (+4)
BQ: 24% (-8)
CPC: 22% (+3)
NDP: 10% (-)
GPC: 3% (+1)
PPC: 3% (-)
Leger / Feb 2, 2025 / n=751 / Online
(% Change With 2021 Federal Election)
Quebec Federal Polling - Mark Carney As Liberal Leader:
LPC: 38% (+4)
BQ: 24% (-8)
CPC: 22% (+3)
NDP: 10% (-)
GPC: 3% (+1)
PPC: 3% (-)
Leger / Feb 2, 2025 / n=751 / Online
(% Change With 2021 Federal Election)
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Ontario Federal Polling:
LPC: 42% (+3)
CPC: 37% (+2)
NDP: 12% (-6)
GPC: 5% (+3)
PPC: 2% (-4)
Others: 2%
Mainstreet / Feb 5, 2025 / n=1080 / Online
(% Change With 2021 Federal Election)
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Ontario Federal Polling:
LPC: 42% (+3)
CPC: 37% (+2)
NDP: 12% (-6)
GPC: 5% (+3)
PPC: 2% (-4)
Others: 2%
Mainstreet / Feb 5, 2025 / n=1080 / Online
(% Change With 2021 Federal Election)
Check out federal details on @338canada.bsky.social at: 338canada.com
February 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Ontario Federal Polling:
LPC: 42% (+3)
CPC: 37% (+2)
NDP: 12% (-6)
GPC: 5% (+3)
PPC: 2% (-4)
Others: 2%
Mainstreet / Feb 5, 2025 / n=1080 / Online
(% Change With 2021 Federal Election)
Check out federal details on @338canada.bsky.social at: 338canada.com
Ontario Federal Polling:
LPC: 42% (+3)
CPC: 37% (+2)
NDP: 12% (-6)
GPC: 5% (+3)
PPC: 2% (-4)
Others: 2%
Mainstreet / Feb 5, 2025 / n=1080 / Online
(% Change With 2021 Federal Election)
Check out federal details on @338canada.bsky.social at: 338canada.com
This would solve so many problems in the US. I can also think of some other legislatures that need major reforms… (🇨🇦)
Opinion | How to Fix America’s Two-Party Problem (Gift Article)
Proportional representation could help restore American democracy.
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This would solve so many problems in the US. I can also think of some other legislatures that need major reforms… (🇨🇦)
Canada had to deal with American annexationist bluster and threats back in the 19th century, but had the British Empire’s protection (in theory). Who would now come to Canada’s aid in the remote but not impossible chance that the US turns fascist/imperialist?
January 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Canada had to deal with American annexationist bluster and threats back in the 19th century, but had the British Empire’s protection (in theory). Who would now come to Canada’s aid in the remote but not impossible chance that the US turns fascist/imperialist?
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What was it that first attracted Musk and Trump to the sparsely populated island rich in rare metals and minerals? #Greenland
January 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
What was it that first attracted Musk and Trump to the sparsely populated island rich in rare metals and minerals? #Greenland
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A partial wishlist of CSPAN holiday movies:
*It’s a wonderful filibuster
*Sine Die Hard
*Miracle on the 34th roll call vote
*CR-istmas Vacation
*A committee story
*House alone (the Senate was in recess)
*How the quorum call stole Christmas
*The nightmare before cloture
*The Speaker’s wife
*It’s a wonderful filibuster
*Sine Die Hard
*Miracle on the 34th roll call vote
*CR-istmas Vacation
*A committee story
*House alone (the Senate was in recess)
*How the quorum call stole Christmas
*The nightmare before cloture
*The Speaker’s wife
December 22, 2024 at 9:32 PM
A partial wishlist of CSPAN holiday movies:
*It’s a wonderful filibuster
*Sine Die Hard
*Miracle on the 34th roll call vote
*CR-istmas Vacation
*A committee story
*House alone (the Senate was in recess)
*How the quorum call stole Christmas
*The nightmare before cloture
*The Speaker’s wife
*It’s a wonderful filibuster
*Sine Die Hard
*Miracle on the 34th roll call vote
*CR-istmas Vacation
*A committee story
*House alone (the Senate was in recess)
*How the quorum call stole Christmas
*The nightmare before cloture
*The Speaker’s wife
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17-year-long Scottish study of 82,000+ adults finds commuting by bike reduces your risk of:
• early death
• hospitalisation for any reason
• cardiovascular disease
• cancer mortality
• treatment for mental health problems.
Yeah, but those LTNs and bike lanes are *really* annoying.
• early death
• hospitalisation for any reason
• cardiovascular disease
• cancer mortality
• treatment for mental health problems.
Yeah, but those LTNs and bike lanes are *really* annoying.
December 18, 2024 at 10:36 AM
17-year-long Scottish study of 82,000+ adults finds commuting by bike reduces your risk of:
• early death
• hospitalisation for any reason
• cardiovascular disease
• cancer mortality
• treatment for mental health problems.
Yeah, but those LTNs and bike lanes are *really* annoying.
• early death
• hospitalisation for any reason
• cardiovascular disease
• cancer mortality
• treatment for mental health problems.
Yeah, but those LTNs and bike lanes are *really* annoying.
Getting ahead of Trump’s threatened tariffs by purchasing an Alienware Gaming PC 😉
December 10, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Getting ahead of Trump’s threatened tariffs by purchasing an Alienware Gaming PC 😉
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“EVs enjoy a global image that is entirely unjustified. The pitch – buy an EV and save the planet – is just nonsense. Their presence will still disfigure cities, pushing politicians and developers to build new parking lots, roads and highways to gratify the endless swarms of drivers.”
Opinion: The ugly downsides of Canada’s costly obsession with electric vehicles
Pumping billions into battery production intensifies the car culture when we should be getting rid of cars
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 10, 2024 at 1:33 AM
“EVs enjoy a global image that is entirely unjustified. The pitch – buy an EV and save the planet – is just nonsense. Their presence will still disfigure cities, pushing politicians and developers to build new parking lots, roads and highways to gratify the endless swarms of drivers.”
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Yeah the mood board renderings for the new VIA Rail long distance cars are absolutely gorgeous.
December 9, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Yeah the mood board renderings for the new VIA Rail long distance cars are absolutely gorgeous.
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad boarded a plane and left Damascus for an unknown destination on Sunday, two senior army officers told Reuters, as rebels said they had entered the capital with no sign of army deployments reut.rs/3ORxDTn
Assad has left Damascus, say senior army officers; Syria rebels say they are in capital
Insurgents gained control after only a day of fighting, leaving President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule dangling by a thread as rebels marched on Damascus.
reut.rs
December 8, 2024 at 2:53 AM
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad boarded a plane and left Damascus for an unknown destination on Sunday, two senior army officers told Reuters, as rebels said they had entered the capital with no sign of army deployments reut.rs/3ORxDTn
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Croatia, 2x1 komunikacije poll:
Presidential election
Milanović (*-S&D): 40%
Primorac (*-EPP): 30% (+4)
Selak-Raspudić (*): 13% (+1)
Kekin (Možemo!-G/EFA): 7% (-1)
...
+/- vs. 14-28 October 2024
Fieldwork: 15-29 November2024
Sample size: 1,041
➤ europeelects.eu/croatia/
Presidential election
Milanović (*-S&D): 40%
Primorac (*-EPP): 30% (+4)
Selak-Raspudić (*): 13% (+1)
Kekin (Možemo!-G/EFA): 7% (-1)
...
+/- vs. 14-28 October 2024
Fieldwork: 15-29 November2024
Sample size: 1,041
➤ europeelects.eu/croatia/
December 5, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Croatia, 2x1 komunikacije poll:
Presidential election
Milanović (*-S&D): 40%
Primorac (*-EPP): 30% (+4)
Selak-Raspudić (*): 13% (+1)
Kekin (Možemo!-G/EFA): 7% (-1)
...
+/- vs. 14-28 October 2024
Fieldwork: 15-29 November2024
Sample size: 1,041
➤ europeelects.eu/croatia/
Presidential election
Milanović (*-S&D): 40%
Primorac (*-EPP): 30% (+4)
Selak-Raspudić (*): 13% (+1)
Kekin (Možemo!-G/EFA): 7% (-1)
...
+/- vs. 14-28 October 2024
Fieldwork: 15-29 November2024
Sample size: 1,041
➤ europeelects.eu/croatia/
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President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea declared martial law on Tuesday night, accusing the opposition of “trying to overthrow the free democracy.” But about five hours later, he said he would lift the declaration. Here's what to know.
Martial Law Declared in South Korea: What to Know
President Yoon Suk Yeol has been locked in a bitter fight with the opposition, which controls Parliament
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2024 at 9:06 PM
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea declared martial law on Tuesday night, accusing the opposition of “trying to overthrow the free democracy.” But about five hours later, he said he would lift the declaration. Here's what to know.
Kier Starmer looks good on my new tv setup!
December 2, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Kier Starmer looks good on my new tv setup!
Watching the Irish party leaders debate and I honestly can’t tell the difference between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael… The Sinn Féin leader seemed articulate. The 3-way deadlock continues!
November 27, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Watching the Irish party leaders debate and I honestly can’t tell the difference between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael… The Sinn Féin leader seemed articulate. The 3-way deadlock continues!
The Irish election is shaping up to be a 3-way deadlock!
Fianna Fáil's Micheál Martin has said he did not see a possibility of sitting down with Sinn Féin after the election to construct a programme for government | Follow live
Martin says 'hard no' to coalition with Sinn Féin
Follow the latest developments from the General Election campaign trail as the countdown continues to Friday's vote.
www.rte.ie
November 26, 2024 at 7:23 PM
The Irish election is shaping up to be a 3-way deadlock!