Rocko James 🇨🇦
@rockojames.bsky.social
Canadian. Albertan. Concerned about a lot of things I’m seeing. Trying to keep perspective and find a community of good humans.
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Got to get her out of touch lives Albertans #abpoli
Running a province means making tough decisions.
New hospitals? No.
Funding for disabled Albertans? No.
Funding for public education? No.
$900 million taxpayer dollars to Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission? YES!!
Read: archive.is/orCUv#select...
#abpoli #UCPCorruption #ableg
New hospitals? No.
Funding for disabled Albertans? No.
Funding for public education? No.
$900 million taxpayer dollars to Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission? YES!!
Read: archive.is/orCUv#select...
#abpoli #UCPCorruption #ableg
January 23, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Got to get her out of touch lives Albertans #abpoli
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🇨🇦 🇺🇸 FIRST NATIONS WARN MEMBERS: BE WARY OF US BORDER 🇺🇸 🇨🇦
Several First Nations are warning members against crossing into the U.S. amid reports of aggressive ICE enforcement raids and the detention of Indigenous citizens.
The Canadian Press reports
#FirstNations #ICE #IndigenousRights
🇨🇦 🇺🇸 FIRST NATIONS WARN MEMBERS: BE WARY OF US BORDER 🇺🇸 🇨🇦
Several First Nations are warning members against crossing into the U.S. amid reports of aggressive ICE enforcement raids and the detention of Indigenous citizens.
The Canadian Press reports
#FirstNations #ICE #IndigenousRights
January 23, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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🇨🇦 🇺🇸 FIRST NATIONS WARN MEMBERS: BE WARY OF US BORDER 🇺🇸 🇨🇦
Several First Nations are warning members against crossing into the U.S. amid reports of aggressive ICE enforcement raids and the detention of Indigenous citizens.
The Canadian Press reports
#FirstNations #ICE #IndigenousRights
🇨🇦 🇺🇸 FIRST NATIONS WARN MEMBERS: BE WARY OF US BORDER 🇺🇸 🇨🇦
Several First Nations are warning members against crossing into the U.S. amid reports of aggressive ICE enforcement raids and the detention of Indigenous citizens.
The Canadian Press reports
#FirstNations #ICE #IndigenousRights
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Alberta, we’re going to be in the Calgary area talking Health Care!
Please come out and let’s start a conversation that is critical for all Albertans.
Please come out and let’s start a conversation that is critical for all Albertans.
We've got THREE Calgary-area stops this weekend on our Alberta-wide townhall tour!
📍Calgary: Jan. 24 @ 2PM
📍Airdrie: Jan. 25 @ 2PM
📍Cochrane: Jan. 25 @ 7PM
Join FOM & @pfparks.bsky.social for an urgent conversation about Alberta's public health care! RSVP: www.friendsofmedicare.org/urgentconver...
📍Calgary: Jan. 24 @ 2PM
📍Airdrie: Jan. 25 @ 2PM
📍Cochrane: Jan. 25 @ 7PM
Join FOM & @pfparks.bsky.social for an urgent conversation about Alberta's public health care! RSVP: www.friendsofmedicare.org/urgentconver...
Friends of Medicare is coming to a town near YOU!
Friends of Medicare is coming to a town near YOU!
www.friendsofmedicare.org
January 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Alberta, we’re going to be in the Calgary area talking Health Care!
Please come out and let’s start a conversation that is critical for all Albertans.
Please come out and let’s start a conversation that is critical for all Albertans.
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Take a listen ALBERTA.
Didn’t hold back… some Real Talk here!
Didn’t hold back… some Real Talk here!
Alberta ERs are described as "death zones" in a shocking report leaked to #RealTalkRJ.
Dr. @pfparks.bsky.social calls out the province following six deaths and 30+ "near-misses" over two weeks.
👀 FULL: rtrj.info/012226Parksy
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/012226
#abhealth #abpoli #ableg #yeg #yyc
Dr. @pfparks.bsky.social calls out the province following six deaths and 30+ "near-misses" over two weeks.
👀 FULL: rtrj.info/012226Parksy
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/012226
#abhealth #abpoli #ableg #yeg #yyc
January 23, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Take a listen ALBERTA.
Didn’t hold back… some Real Talk here!
Didn’t hold back… some Real Talk here!
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MIT determined that regular users of ChatGPT suffered a 47 PERCENT drop in neural connectivity
Gen AI is the shittest, most carbon-intensive drug in history
www.media.mit.edu/projects/you...
Gen AI is the shittest, most carbon-intensive drug in history
www.media.mit.edu/projects/you...
Project Overview ‹ Your Brain on ChatGPT – MIT Media Lab
Check project's website: https://www.brainonllm.comWith today's wide adoption of LLM products like ChatGPT from OpenAI, humans and businesses engage and u…
www.media.mit.edu
January 23, 2026 at 3:29 PM
MIT determined that regular users of ChatGPT suffered a 47 PERCENT drop in neural connectivity
Gen AI is the shittest, most carbon-intensive drug in history
www.media.mit.edu/projects/you...
Gen AI is the shittest, most carbon-intensive drug in history
www.media.mit.edu/projects/you...
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"But Alberta Health Services (AHS) documents obtained by Drug Data Decoded reveal that this 'transparency' had a caveat: most ambulance dispatches for drug toxicity are concealed in the government's public-facing reports.
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As the province continues its assault on supervised consumption services.."
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As the province continues its assault on supervised consumption services.."
Alberta Health Services docs obtained via freedom of information request show that up to 85 percent of provincial EMS dispatches for drug toxicity were not reported by the Alberta government, @drugdatadecoded.ca reports:
drugdatadecoded.ca/up-to-89-per...
drugdatadecoded.ca/up-to-89-per...
Up to 89 percent of ambulances for overdoses concealed in record year, as Alberta health care careens into crisis
The Alberta government says it has “the most transparent data reporting system in North America" for drug toxicity. In reality, internal data manipulation causes most emergency calls to go unreported.
drugdatadecoded.ca
January 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
"But Alberta Health Services (AHS) documents obtained by Drug Data Decoded reveal that this 'transparency' had a caveat: most ambulance dispatches for drug toxicity are concealed in the government's public-facing reports.
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As the province continues its assault on supervised consumption services.."
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As the province continues its assault on supervised consumption services.."
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Canada’s biggest grocery giants — including Loblaws, Sobeys and Metro — are using property law to control how other grocery stores, dollar stores, pharmacies and gas stations can compete with them, an investigation by CBC’s Marketplace has found. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
January 23, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Canada’s biggest grocery giants — including Loblaws, Sobeys and Metro — are using property law to control how other grocery stores, dollar stores, pharmacies and gas stations can compete with them, an investigation by CBC’s Marketplace has found. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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👀 | OpenAI is reportedly burning cash fast, with losses projected to reach $14B in 2026 and a possible cash shortfall by 2027.
Analysts say AI profitability was overestimated, as rising data center and inference costs could lead to a $207 BILLION industry shortfall by 2030.
Analysts say AI profitability was overestimated, as rising data center and inference costs could lead to a $207 BILLION industry shortfall by 2030.
January 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM
👀 | OpenAI is reportedly burning cash fast, with losses projected to reach $14B in 2026 and a possible cash shortfall by 2027.
Analysts say AI profitability was overestimated, as rising data center and inference costs could lead to a $207 BILLION industry shortfall by 2030.
Analysts say AI profitability was overestimated, as rising data center and inference costs could lead to a $207 BILLION industry shortfall by 2030.
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Yesterday, I posted profiles of Canadian soldiers who died in Afghanistan.
I hope you will have the time to read each of them. However short and fragmentary, each bears witness to the families, from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Quebec, or Alberta, whose sons and daughters deployed to Kandahar.
I hope you will have the time to read each of them. However short and fragmentary, each bears witness to the families, from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Quebec, or Alberta, whose sons and daughters deployed to Kandahar.
In the years Canada was in Afghanistan, my colleagues and I repeatedly had to profile soldiers who died there.
Here are some that I wrote or co-wrote.
Cpl. Jason Warren, Black Watch, and Cpl. Francisco Gomez,
Lord Strathcona's Horse, attached to PPCLI.
www.theglobeandmail.com/news/nationa...
Here are some that I wrote or co-wrote.
Cpl. Jason Warren, Black Watch, and Cpl. Francisco Gomez,
Lord Strathcona's Horse, attached to PPCLI.
www.theglobeandmail.com/news/nationa...
'Me fine. Still alive,' Corporal Jason Warren wrote from Afghanistan this spring. Yesterday, funeral plans were made for him and Cpl. Francisco Gomez. Both died Saturday.
Though a reservist, Corporal Jason Warren had volunteered for a six-month tour in Kandahar. He died Saturday, just two weeks short of leaving the combat zone for a week of decompressing in Cyprus befo...
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Yesterday, I posted profiles of Canadian soldiers who died in Afghanistan.
I hope you will have the time to read each of them. However short and fragmentary, each bears witness to the families, from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Quebec, or Alberta, whose sons and daughters deployed to Kandahar.
I hope you will have the time to read each of them. However short and fragmentary, each bears witness to the families, from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Quebec, or Alberta, whose sons and daughters deployed to Kandahar.
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Sky News: Danish PM Mette Freideriksen’s note in the visitors book when she visited UK today
January 23, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Sky News: Danish PM Mette Freideriksen’s note in the visitors book when she visited UK today
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Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
AHS shut down emergency departments for 11 Alberta hospitals last month
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 500 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/ahs-shu...
AHS shut down emergency departments for 11 Alberta hospitals last month
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 500 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/ahs-shu...
AHS shut down ERs for 11 AB hospitals in Dec 2025
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 500 hours.
albertaworker.ca
January 23, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
AHS shut down emergency departments for 11 Alberta hospitals last month
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 500 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/ahs-shu...
AHS shut down emergency departments for 11 Alberta hospitals last month
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 500 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/ahs-shu...
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Hey Calgary, come on out and let's talk HC.
Is it going in the right direction in your area?
Let's talk facts and NOT politics...
Please share and spread the word
www.friendsofmedicar...
Sat Jan 24th 2pm, Parkdale United Church, 2919 8 Ave NW, Calgary
Hey Calgary, come on out and let's talk HC.
Is it going in the right direction in your area?
Let's talk facts and NOT politics...
Please share and spread the word
www.friendsofmedicar...
Sat Jan 24th 2pm, Parkdale United Church, 2919 8 Ave NW, Calgary
January 23, 2026 at 3:03 AM
www.youtube.com/live...
Hey Calgary, come on out and let's talk HC.
Is it going in the right direction in your area?
Let's talk facts and NOT politics...
Please share and spread the word
www.friendsofmedicar...
Sat Jan 24th 2pm, Parkdale United Church, 2919 8 Ave NW, Calgary
Hey Calgary, come on out and let's talk HC.
Is it going in the right direction in your area?
Let's talk facts and NOT politics...
Please share and spread the word
www.friendsofmedicar...
Sat Jan 24th 2pm, Parkdale United Church, 2919 8 Ave NW, Calgary
Ohhhh, my blood pressure
I swear I’m gonna lose it on tomorrow’s OShow after hearing what Trump said about the brave Canadian 🇨🇦, Danish, another NATO soldiers who sacrificed their lives in Afghanistan. He is a monster. #Canada
January 23, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Ohhhh, my blood pressure
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Message from a convicted criminal and sexual offender to Canada.
I'll take that as Team Canada for the win.
I'll take that as Team Canada for the win.
January 23, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Message from a convicted criminal and sexual offender to Canada.
I'll take that as Team Canada for the win.
I'll take that as Team Canada for the win.
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Buckle Up: MAGA Disinformation Targets Alberta Separatism
Prof @duanebratt.bsky.social says that Alberta will probably be flooded with Brexit-like propaganda from the United States.
#cdnpoli #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/9aX6Hl3Y28Q
Prof @duanebratt.bsky.social says that Alberta will probably be flooded with Brexit-like propaganda from the United States.
#cdnpoli #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/9aX6Hl3Y28Q
Buckle Up: MAGA Disinformation Targets Alberta Separatism
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Buckle Up: MAGA Disinformation Targets Alberta Separatism
Prof @duanebratt.bsky.social says that Alberta will probably be flooded with Brexit-like propaganda from the United States.
#cdnpoli #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/9aX6Hl3Y28Q
Prof @duanebratt.bsky.social says that Alberta will probably be flooded with Brexit-like propaganda from the United States.
#cdnpoli #ableg #abpoli
youtu.be/9aX6Hl3Y28Q
Marlaina out there doing shit she was not elected to do. Maybe if something is eventually done about Trump, some of this bullshit will go away too.
January 22, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Marlaina out there doing shit she was not elected to do. Maybe if something is eventually done about Trump, some of this bullshit will go away too.
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Remember!
Canadian MAPLE MAGA Conservatives meet with far-right Israeli property developer who has advocated violence against Palestinians.
Pierre Poilievre poses with the head of a group that believes there’s ‘too many Arabs’ in Jerusalem. #cdnpoli
ricochet.media/justice/far-...
Canadian MAPLE MAGA Conservatives meet with far-right Israeli property developer who has advocated violence against Palestinians.
Pierre Poilievre poses with the head of a group that believes there’s ‘too many Arabs’ in Jerusalem. #cdnpoli
ricochet.media/justice/far-...
Canadian Conservatives meet with far-right Israeli property developer who has advocated violence against Palestinians
Pierre Poilievre poses with the head of a group that believes there’s ‘too many Arabs’ in Jerusalem
ricochet.media
January 18, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Remember!
Canadian MAPLE MAGA Conservatives meet with far-right Israeli property developer who has advocated violence against Palestinians.
Pierre Poilievre poses with the head of a group that believes there’s ‘too many Arabs’ in Jerusalem. #cdnpoli
ricochet.media/justice/far-...
Canadian MAPLE MAGA Conservatives meet with far-right Israeli property developer who has advocated violence against Palestinians.
Pierre Poilievre poses with the head of a group that believes there’s ‘too many Arabs’ in Jerusalem. #cdnpoli
ricochet.media/justice/far-...
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Doctors, patients, and health-care advocates have been raising the alarm about our hospitals and emergency rooms for weeks, and still, the UCP government is failing to respond with the urgency required.
January 22, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Doctors, patients, and health-care advocates have been raising the alarm about our hospitals and emergency rooms for weeks, and still, the UCP government is failing to respond with the urgency required.
This is not by chance, there is a coordinated effort and the AB govt is aware of it and supporting it.
Um ... what?
Watch this clip from BBC News in which Republican Congressman Andy Ogles flips from talking about Greenland wanting to join the U.S. — to Alberta.
Very similar talking points at beginning and end of clip, just swapping Greenland/Denmark for Alberta/Canada.
British host seems confused
Watch this clip from BBC News in which Republican Congressman Andy Ogles flips from talking about Greenland wanting to join the U.S. — to Alberta.
Very similar talking points at beginning and end of clip, just swapping Greenland/Denmark for Alberta/Canada.
British host seems confused
January 22, 2026 at 11:11 AM
This is not by chance, there is a coordinated effort and the AB govt is aware of it and supporting it.
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Canadians answered the call without question and 128 made the ultimate sacrifice, 8 at the hands of a US fighter jock's hands, which he only received a reprimand for.
Never forget, you called, we answered.
Never forget, you called, we answered.
January 22, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Canadians answered the call without question and 128 made the ultimate sacrifice, 8 at the hands of a US fighter jock's hands, which he only received a reprimand for.
Never forget, you called, we answered.
Never forget, you called, we answered.
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Atesh, an underground resistance group, says it has trained thousands - including Russian soldiers - in sabotage.
The Crimean Tatar movement trying to ruin Russia's army from within
Atesh, an underground resistance group, says it has trained thousands - including Russian soldiers - in sabotage.
www.aljazeera.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Atesh, an underground resistance group, says it has trained thousands - including Russian soldiers - in sabotage.
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"I think the people of Alberta would agree with that sentiment that they would prefer to not be part of Canada and be a part of the US because we are winning."
A pretty uh interesting take from GOP congressman Andy Ogles on Alberta during BBC debate with Greenland minister.
A pretty uh interesting take from GOP congressman Andy Ogles on Alberta during BBC debate with Greenland minister.
January 21, 2026 at 7:32 PM
"I think the people of Alberta would agree with that sentiment that they would prefer to not be part of Canada and be a part of the US because we are winning."
A pretty uh interesting take from GOP congressman Andy Ogles on Alberta during BBC debate with Greenland minister.
A pretty uh interesting take from GOP congressman Andy Ogles on Alberta during BBC debate with Greenland minister.
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In case you needed to see something NOT terrible tonight, we millennials will get to relive Cool Runnings as grown-ups!
January 22, 2026 at 4:51 AM
In case you needed to see something NOT terrible tonight, we millennials will get to relive Cool Runnings as grown-ups!