Martin L Martens
@mlmartens.bsky.social
Activist Insurgent, Retired Professor Dept of Management & Law, Vancouver Island U., Ground SAR Team Lead, Medic, Tracker, Rope Tech, and Instructor. Ski Patrol in the winter. S'uqsun, Xwkwa’luxwum, Vancouver Island
Also @mlmartens@mastodon.social
Also @mlmartens@mastodon.social
Pinned
A few days ago, one of the juvenile Great Horned Owls was sitting in the rain, outside of my house, staring in the window. The structure of its face makes it appear unhappy about sitting out in the cold rain.
#birds 🪶
#birds 🪶
Good news
Professor Fired for Charlie Kirk Post Gets $500,000 From School, Is Reinstated
Professor Fired for Charlie Kirk Post Gets $500,000 From School, Is Reinstated
Professor Darren Michael has reportedly been reinstated and given $50,000 after being fired over posts about assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The post Professor Fired for Charlie Kirk Post Gets $500,000 From School, Is Reinstated first appeared on Mediaite.
dlvr.it
January 7, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Good news
This Whimbrel has been staying around my neighbourhood for months. It's usually with a group of Black Oystercatchers.
🪶 #birds #birdphotography #birdsVancouverIsland
🪶 #birds #birdphotography #birdsVancouverIsland
December 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This Whimbrel has been staying around my neighbourhood for months. It's usually with a group of Black Oystercatchers.
🪶 #birds #birdphotography #birdsVancouverIsland
🪶 #birds #birdphotography #birdsVancouverIsland
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also, this happened this year:
Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrorism is far-right was disappeared.
www.404media.co/doj-deletes-...
Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrorism is far-right was disappeared.
www.404media.co/doj-deletes-...
DOJ Deletes Study Showing Domestic Terrorists Are Most Often Right Wing
Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrorism is far-right was disappeared.
www.404media.co
December 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
also, this happened this year:
Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrorism is far-right was disappeared.
www.404media.co/doj-deletes-...
Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the Trump administration’s promise to go after the “radical left” a study showing most domestic terrorism is far-right was disappeared.
www.404media.co/doj-deletes-...
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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
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What did we get stuck in our rectums last year? defector.com/what-did-we-...
What Did We Get Stuck In Our Rectums Last Year? | Defector
This is the time of year to be grateful for not having things stuck in our asses, and to think of those less fortunate than us. So spare a thought for those Americans who misjudged the capacity of the...
defector.com
December 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
What did we get stuck in our rectums last year? defector.com/what-did-we-...
The conditions yesterday on Mt Cain were sublime. 20cm of new snow overnight, dry powder, no wind, and blue skies. Being first up the mountain to take care of boundaries and setting up the mountain has its benefits.
Mt Cain is a community-run ski resort located in northern Vancouver Island, BC.
Mt Cain is a community-run ski resort located in northern Vancouver Island, BC.
December 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The conditions yesterday on Mt Cain were sublime. 20cm of new snow overnight, dry powder, no wind, and blue skies. Being first up the mountain to take care of boundaries and setting up the mountain has its benefits.
Mt Cain is a community-run ski resort located in northern Vancouver Island, BC.
Mt Cain is a community-run ski resort located in northern Vancouver Island, BC.
A stormy day can be quite calming and relaxing if you look at the right things.
youtu.be/dpWkMAOWd8c?...
#VancouverIsland
#NaturePhotography
youtu.be/dpWkMAOWd8c?...
#VancouverIsland
#NaturePhotography
Stormy Day on Vancouver Island
YouTube video by Catherine Babault
youtu.be
December 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM
A stormy day can be quite calming and relaxing if you look at the right things.
youtu.be/dpWkMAOWd8c?...
#VancouverIsland
#NaturePhotography
youtu.be/dpWkMAOWd8c?...
#VancouverIsland
#NaturePhotography
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Some tensions/paradoxes of these times:
We need systems change, but systems change is mediated by changed individuals.
We need systems change, but systems change is mediated by changed individuals.
December 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Some tensions/paradoxes of these times:
We need systems change, but systems change is mediated by changed individuals.
We need systems change, but systems change is mediated by changed individuals.
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We must be winning cause this is hilarious. 🤣 Well played👇
#RecallThemAll
RecallNicolaides.ca
OperationTotalRecall.ca
#abpoli #notwithstanding #clause
#RecallThemAll
RecallNicolaides.ca
OperationTotalRecall.ca
#abpoli #notwithstanding #clause
December 17, 2025 at 4:17 AM
We must be winning cause this is hilarious. 🤣 Well played👇
#RecallThemAll
RecallNicolaides.ca
OperationTotalRecall.ca
#abpoli #notwithstanding #clause
#RecallThemAll
RecallNicolaides.ca
OperationTotalRecall.ca
#abpoli #notwithstanding #clause
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Fvck FIFA and their corrupt organization. No one wants to travel to the USA anyway, it's like going to Nazi Germany Olympics!! www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 US after global fan backlash | CBC Sports
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 US seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185.
www.cbc.ca
December 16, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Fvck FIFA and their corrupt organization. No one wants to travel to the USA anyway, it's like going to Nazi Germany Olympics!! www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...
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A growing number of Canadians, including several young children, have been arrested or detained by U.S. immigration authorities over the past two years, according to newly released government data obtained through a U.S. federal court case. #Canada
/1 thread
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
/1 thread
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
‘My advice actually would be don’t go’: Expert warns Canadians about U.S. travel risks
A growing number of Canadians, including several young children, have been arrested or detained by U.S. immigration authorities over the past two years, according to newly released government data obt...
www.ctvnews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
A growing number of Canadians, including several young children, have been arrested or detained by U.S. immigration authorities over the past two years, according to newly released government data obtained through a U.S. federal court case. #Canada
/1 thread
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
/1 thread
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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So, to those who say "masks don't work", cite the flawed Cochrane report, insist upon an unfeasible RCT, accuse folks of panic, and undermine public health on social and mainstream media during a flu/RSV epidemic...
1. Seasonal viruses may be "normal", but they do immense harm.
1. Seasonal viruses may be "normal", but they do immense harm.
December 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
So, to those who say "masks don't work", cite the flawed Cochrane report, insist upon an unfeasible RCT, accuse folks of panic, and undermine public health on social and mainstream media during a flu/RSV epidemic...
1. Seasonal viruses may be "normal", but they do immense harm.
1. Seasonal viruses may be "normal", but they do immense harm.
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Danielle Smith’s Superpower: Making Radical Policies Sound Sane and Safe
A field guide to persuading smart people to believe utterly unhinged ideas.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/danielle-s...
A field guide to persuading smart people to believe utterly unhinged ideas.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/danielle-s...
Danielle Smith’s Superpower: Making Radical Policies Sound Sane and Safe
A field guide to persuading smart people to believe utterly unhinged ideas
markhamhislop.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Danielle Smith’s Superpower: Making Radical Policies Sound Sane and Safe
A field guide to persuading smart people to believe utterly unhinged ideas.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/danielle-s...
A field guide to persuading smart people to believe utterly unhinged ideas.
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
markhamhislop.substack.com/p/danielle-s...
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Canadian scientist here. I don't want this. I want you to fund our excellent early career scientists who do great work in Canada. Fund them properly and that will help 1000x more than recruiting handfuls of cherry picked bigwigs from Harvard, Stanford and MIT who will leave after a few years.
December 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Canadian scientist here. I don't want this. I want you to fund our excellent early career scientists who do great work in Canada. Fund them properly and that will help 1000x more than recruiting handfuls of cherry picked bigwigs from Harvard, Stanford and MIT who will leave after a few years.
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The FIRST thing I was told when training to work at the sex toy shop was MAKE SURE IT HAS A GRIP SO YOU CAN GET IT OUT.
Available at Walmart 6"-10" mercury glass Christmas Trees.
I hope that very few of these show up at Hospital Emergency Centers.
I hope that very few of these show up at Hospital Emergency Centers.
December 14, 2025 at 6:33 AM
The FIRST thing I was told when training to work at the sex toy shop was MAKE SURE IT HAS A GRIP SO YOU CAN GET IT OUT.
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Somebody needs to invent an app that will automatically disable AI in all of your other apps and programs. I would probably even pay for it. Or make it an option in antivirus/firewall protection.
December 14, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Somebody needs to invent an app that will automatically disable AI in all of your other apps and programs. I would probably even pay for it. Or make it an option in antivirus/firewall protection.
Available at Walmart 6"-10" mercury glass Christmas Trees.
I hope that very few of these show up at Hospital Emergency Centers.
I hope that very few of these show up at Hospital Emergency Centers.
December 14, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Available at Walmart 6"-10" mercury glass Christmas Trees.
I hope that very few of these show up at Hospital Emergency Centers.
I hope that very few of these show up at Hospital Emergency Centers.
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Oh your mom just happened to independently innovate a Haudenosaunee design? Anyone with an iota of knowledge about Indigenous material culture knows exactly where this style of moccasin comes from.
Please do not buy Indigenous "inspired" designs from non-Indigenous folks.
Please do not buy Indigenous "inspired" designs from non-Indigenous folks.
December 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Oh your mom just happened to independently innovate a Haudenosaunee design? Anyone with an iota of knowledge about Indigenous material culture knows exactly where this style of moccasin comes from.
Please do not buy Indigenous "inspired" designs from non-Indigenous folks.
Please do not buy Indigenous "inspired" designs from non-Indigenous folks.
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Here's the reality this example illustrates:
It's not even just about people blindly trusting what ChatGPT tells them. LLMs are poisoning the entire information ecosystem. You can't even necessarily trust that the citations in a published paper are real (or a search engine's descriptions of them).
It's not even just about people blindly trusting what ChatGPT tells them. LLMs are poisoning the entire information ecosystem. You can't even necessarily trust that the citations in a published paper are real (or a search engine's descriptions of them).
December 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Here's the reality this example illustrates:
It's not even just about people blindly trusting what ChatGPT tells them. LLMs are poisoning the entire information ecosystem. You can't even necessarily trust that the citations in a published paper are real (or a search engine's descriptions of them).
It's not even just about people blindly trusting what ChatGPT tells them. LLMs are poisoning the entire information ecosystem. You can't even necessarily trust that the citations in a published paper are real (or a search engine's descriptions of them).
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Geneviève Bergeron, 21
Hélène Colgan, 23
Nathalie Croteau, 23
Barbara Daigneault, 22
Anne-Marie Edward, 21
Maud Haviernick, 29
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, 31
Maryse Laganière, 25
Maryse Leclair, 23
Anne-Marie Lemay, 22
Sonia Pelletier, 28
Michèle Richard, 21
Annie St-Arneault, 23
Annie Turcotte, 20
Hélène Colgan, 23
Nathalie Croteau, 23
Barbara Daigneault, 22
Anne-Marie Edward, 21
Maud Haviernick, 29
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, 31
Maryse Laganière, 25
Maryse Leclair, 23
Anne-Marie Lemay, 22
Sonia Pelletier, 28
Michèle Richard, 21
Annie St-Arneault, 23
Annie Turcotte, 20
December 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Geneviève Bergeron, 21
Hélène Colgan, 23
Nathalie Croteau, 23
Barbara Daigneault, 22
Anne-Marie Edward, 21
Maud Haviernick, 29
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, 31
Maryse Laganière, 25
Maryse Leclair, 23
Anne-Marie Lemay, 22
Sonia Pelletier, 28
Michèle Richard, 21
Annie St-Arneault, 23
Annie Turcotte, 20
Hélène Colgan, 23
Nathalie Croteau, 23
Barbara Daigneault, 22
Anne-Marie Edward, 21
Maud Haviernick, 29
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, 31
Maryse Laganière, 25
Maryse Leclair, 23
Anne-Marie Lemay, 22
Sonia Pelletier, 28
Michèle Richard, 21
Annie St-Arneault, 23
Annie Turcotte, 20
The Barred Owl returned yesterday afternoon for another nap in my yard. It seems that it has an eye injury as it does not open its right eye. #birds 🪶
December 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The Barred Owl returned yesterday afternoon for another nap in my yard. It seems that it has an eye injury as it does not open its right eye. #birds 🪶
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If you need to scream you are an American citizen, the country is done and freedom is gone
December 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
If you need to scream you are an American citizen, the country is done and freedom is gone