Scotty McArthur
@scottymcarthur.bsky.social
Dad. MaxVax. Blood donor. Strives to be good, not bad 🇨🇦
I’ve grown tired to the point of despondency by the politics of grievance
I’ve grown tired to the point of despondency by the politics of grievance
Pinned
Returning your shopping cart to the cart corral is a sign of decency
Insisting on not returning it is admitting you do not want to be part of civilization
Insisting on not returning it is admitting you do not want to be part of civilization
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The same people who repeatedly insisted that tariffs won't raise prices.
Trump administration prepares tariff exemptions in bid to lower food prices, NYT reports reut.rs/4qXHpp5
Trump administration prepares tariff exemptions in bid to lower food prices, NYT reports
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is preparing broad exemptions to certain tariffs in an effort to ease elevated food prices, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing three people briefed on the actions.
reut.rs
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The same people who repeatedly insisted that tariffs won't raise prices.
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We gotta do a nationwide inquest into antisocial behavior. Leaving your dog's poop on the street. Not returning shopping carts. The What's Wrong With You initiative
people playing music/videos on their phone speakers in public is more than just mildly annoying and is instead a leading indicator of the decline of community and empath
Do you have any extremely niche, but serious, ethical stances?
October 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
We gotta do a nationwide inquest into antisocial behavior. Leaving your dog's poop on the street. Not returning shopping carts. The What's Wrong With You initiative
I loathe the “polar vortex”
We just used to call it winter
We just used to call it winter
Polar vortex could make a white, but frigid Christmas in Canada this year: report calgaryherald.com/news/canada/...
November 13, 2025 at 5:32 AM
I loathe the “polar vortex”
We just used to call it winter
We just used to call it winter
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Cover by Victor Pazmiño.
November 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Cover by Victor Pazmiño.
I want to turn off AI support on all my documents, spreadsheets, etc
It’s like the paper clip guy MS Office used to have. I don’t need you 99.9% of the time
If I want help, put AI support in the help menu
It’s like the paper clip guy MS Office used to have. I don’t need you 99.9% of the time
If I want help, put AI support in the help menu
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I want to turn off AI support on all my documents, spreadsheets, etc
It’s like the paper clip guy MS Office used to have. I don’t need you 99.9% of the time
If I want help, put AI support in the help menu
It’s like the paper clip guy MS Office used to have. I don’t need you 99.9% of the time
If I want help, put AI support in the help menu
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North Hill Mall painted some of their crosswalks for Remembrance Day.
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceDay
#Calgary
#Alberta
#Canada
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceDay
#Calgary
#Alberta
#Canada
November 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
North Hill Mall painted some of their crosswalks for Remembrance Day.
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceDay
#Calgary
#Alberta
#Canada
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceDay
#Calgary
#Alberta
#Canada
Happy 5th birthday to our good boy, Juno
Born on Remembrance Day 🇨🇦
Makes all of our lives better by being part of our family
Born on Remembrance Day 🇨🇦
Makes all of our lives better by being part of our family
November 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Happy 5th birthday to our good boy, Juno
Born on Remembrance Day 🇨🇦
Makes all of our lives better by being part of our family
Born on Remembrance Day 🇨🇦
Makes all of our lives better by being part of our family
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WELLS: ".. Available $TSLA Oct delivery data shows steep weakness. Of the 4 major markets we track, Oct $TSLA deliveries are trending down -23%y/y, -54%m/m & YTD -9% y/y. The weakness is widespread across all markets."
Reiterates Underweight, $120 target
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Reiterates Underweight, $120 target
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
November 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
WELLS: ".. Available $TSLA Oct delivery data shows steep weakness. Of the 4 major markets we track, Oct $TSLA deliveries are trending down -23%y/y, -54%m/m & YTD -9% y/y. The weakness is widespread across all markets."
Reiterates Underweight, $120 target
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Reiterates Underweight, $120 target
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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As many note it's a Canada-wide thing (perhaps now more so because of the stay-in-canada tourism jump?).
Minus the flights, travelling in, say, Japan and Europe has been cheaper than Canada over the last few years (accommodation, food, etc).
Minus the flights, travelling in, say, Japan and Europe has been cheaper than Canada over the last few years (accommodation, food, etc).
September 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
As many note it's a Canada-wide thing (perhaps now more so because of the stay-in-canada tourism jump?).
Minus the flights, travelling in, say, Japan and Europe has been cheaper than Canada over the last few years (accommodation, food, etc).
Minus the flights, travelling in, say, Japan and Europe has been cheaper than Canada over the last few years (accommodation, food, etc).
Watching the #CBC Remembrance Day ceremonies and Adrienne Arsenault’s story on the Battle Buddies
The stories of the connection between these amazing veterans is deeply moving
The stories of the connection between these amazing veterans is deeply moving
November 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Watching the #CBC Remembrance Day ceremonies and Adrienne Arsenault’s story on the Battle Buddies
The stories of the connection between these amazing veterans is deeply moving
The stories of the connection between these amazing veterans is deeply moving
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We’re trying to kickstart sales on PeaceLoveCanada.ca, so feel free to help out
November 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
We’re trying to kickstart sales on PeaceLoveCanada.ca, so feel free to help out
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It's official: Canada has lost its measles elimination status because of an outbreak that has persisted for more than 12 months. Country can regain status only if on-going spread is of measles interrupted for more than a year. www.cbc.ca/news/health/... via @cbcnews.ca
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
It's official: Canada has lost its measles elimination status because of an outbreak that has persisted for more than 12 months. Country can regain status only if on-going spread is of measles interrupted for more than a year. www.cbc.ca/news/health/... via @cbcnews.ca
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1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
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2/ The Dutch newspaper reports that two memorial panels installed at the NAC were removed some time earlier this year. They commemorated African-American soldiers who helped liberate Europe from German occupation during World War II.
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
2/ The Dutch newspaper reports that two memorial panels installed at the NAC were removed some time earlier this year. They commemorated African-American soldiers who helped liberate Europe from German occupation during World War II.
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So so glad @pftompkins.bsky.social is on the @taskmaster.tv podcast this week and so glad it’s on YouTube, for moments like this.
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
So so glad @pftompkins.bsky.social is on the @taskmaster.tv podcast this week and so glad it’s on YouTube, for moments like this.
Tells you a lot about yourself when you spot a multigenerational group all in white lurking about in the 🇺🇸
Wedding?
Family reunion photos?
Cult?
I assume cult. Always cult
Wedding?
Family reunion photos?
Cult?
I assume cult. Always cult
November 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Tells you a lot about yourself when you spot a multigenerational group all in white lurking about in the 🇺🇸
Wedding?
Family reunion photos?
Cult?
I assume cult. Always cult
Wedding?
Family reunion photos?
Cult?
I assume cult. Always cult
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James Watson, a renowned molecular biologist and one of the Nobel Prize winners for discovering the structure of DNA, died Thursday after a brief illness, according to a statement from his former employer. https://cnn.it/3Lu0qPB
November 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
James Watson, a renowned molecular biologist and one of the Nobel Prize winners for discovering the structure of DNA, died Thursday after a brief illness, according to a statement from his former employer. https://cnn.it/3Lu0qPB
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Those wishing to mark Remembrance Day by attending a local ceremony have several options this year.
Remembrance Day in Calgary: ceremonies to attend and closures to be aware of
Those wishing to mark Remembrance Day by attending a local ceremony have several options this year.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Those wishing to mark Remembrance Day by attending a local ceremony have several options this year.
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“It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the government itself, only for the benefit of citizens (the public).” - David King, former Alberta Minister of Education
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Notwithstanding clause never meant to be used to benefit the government
Dave King was was there when clause was born in Alberta cabinet. It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the government itself.
calgaryherald.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
“It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the government itself, only for the benefit of citizens (the public).” - David King, former Alberta Minister of Education
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
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3 MPs have now quit on Pierre Poilievre: Alain Rayes to sit as an Independent; d’Entremont to the Liberals; Jeneroux to leave the House. #cdnpoli
November 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
3 MPs have now quit on Pierre Poilievre: Alain Rayes to sit as an Independent; d’Entremont to the Liberals; Jeneroux to leave the House. #cdnpoli
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"Iranization": Europe labels russia’s permanent isolation - stagnation, shrinking reserves, China dependence.
Think tanks confirm irreversible decline; war capacity fades by 2026. russia loses €160B in gas, while Europe gains resilience.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/06/e...
Think tanks confirm irreversible decline; war capacity fades by 2026. russia loses €160B in gas, while Europe gains resilience.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/06/e...
Europe coins “Iranization” as Russia’s isolation deepens
European think tanks define “Iranization” as Russia’s economy slides into isolation and dependence on China, marking a permanent shift.
euromaidanpress.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
"Iranization": Europe labels russia’s permanent isolation - stagnation, shrinking reserves, China dependence.
Think tanks confirm irreversible decline; war capacity fades by 2026. russia loses €160B in gas, while Europe gains resilience.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/06/e...
Think tanks confirm irreversible decline; war capacity fades by 2026. russia loses €160B in gas, while Europe gains resilience.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/06/e...