Simon on Ontario Thames
@thamessailor.bsky.social
Former reporter. Interested in Ag stuff, rural life, trying to have a descent conversation art and sailing.
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The White House didn't think anyone was gonna pick up on the Friday Night Massacre of the tariffs on smartphones and computers.
Then they saw this 👇 post on Saturday afternoon, and went into triage mode to make it look like the whole thing was a non-event.
Then they saw this 👇 post on Saturday afternoon, and went into triage mode to make it look like the whole thing was a non-event.
April 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The White House didn't think anyone was gonna pick up on the Friday Night Massacre of the tariffs on smartphones and computers.
Then they saw this 👇 post on Saturday afternoon, and went into triage mode to make it look like the whole thing was a non-event.
Then they saw this 👇 post on Saturday afternoon, and went into triage mode to make it look like the whole thing was a non-event.
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JUST IN: The Supreme Court says the Trump administration must "facilitate" the return of a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador but stops short of requiring it. cnn.it/4cwhQof
April 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
JUST IN: The Supreme Court says the Trump administration must "facilitate" the return of a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador but stops short of requiring it. cnn.it/4cwhQof
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I can't stop chuckling at this absurdity.
April 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I can't stop chuckling at this absurdity.
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Canada needs to do more to combat hate. Police-reported hate crimes keep increasing year over year.
Most targeted groups continue to be Jewish, 2SLGBTQI+, & Black communities.
We need tougher laws, more education in schools, and better training for police and prosecutors.
Most targeted groups continue to be Jewish, 2SLGBTQI+, & Black communities.
We need tougher laws, more education in schools, and better training for police and prosecutors.
March 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Canada needs to do more to combat hate. Police-reported hate crimes keep increasing year over year.
Most targeted groups continue to be Jewish, 2SLGBTQI+, & Black communities.
We need tougher laws, more education in schools, and better training for police and prosecutors.
Most targeted groups continue to be Jewish, 2SLGBTQI+, & Black communities.
We need tougher laws, more education in schools, and better training for police and prosecutors.
Watching the #BlueJays opening day events. Glad to note applause and no boos for the American anthem. At least none that my TV picked up. Let there be ⚾
March 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Watching the #BlueJays opening day events. Glad to note applause and no boos for the American anthem. At least none that my TV picked up. Let there be ⚾
Yep. get it done today, or the premiers claiming to want to work on this lose all credibility.
March 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Yep. get it done today, or the premiers claiming to want to work on this lose all credibility.
Get Cracking
US border officials see 116% increase in egg seizures at the Canadian border, fentanyl seizures remain near zero.
www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7486369
www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7486369
U.S. officials cracking down on people trying to bring valuable eggs across the border
www.cbc.ca
March 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Get Cracking
Thunder and lightning in Chatham Ontario this morning. 🌩️⛈️⚡⚡ ☔
March 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Thunder and lightning in Chatham Ontario this morning. 🌩️⛈️⚡⚡ ☔
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Elon Musk’s X has been hit by three waves of outages since this morning, which the billionaire claims was due to a cyberattack.
Elon Musk’s X hit by waves of outages in what he claims is ‘a massive cyberattack’ | CNN Business
Elon Musk’s X has been hit by three waves of outages since this morning, which the billionaire said was due to a cyberattack.
cnn.it
March 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Elon Musk’s X has been hit by three waves of outages since this morning, which the billionaire claims was due to a cyberattack.
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President Trump has for years exaggerated the size of US trade deficits with various other countries. Now, as Trump cites those trade deficits as a key justification for his tariff policies, newly released federal statistics show how wrong Trump’s numbers are. | Fact check
Fact check: Trump wildly exaggerates trade deficits with Canada, Mexico, China and the EU | CNN Politics
Fact check: Trump wildly exaggerates trade deficits with Canada, Mexico, China and the EU
www.cnn.com
March 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
President Trump has for years exaggerated the size of US trade deficits with various other countries. Now, as Trump cites those trade deficits as a key justification for his tariff policies, newly released federal statistics show how wrong Trump’s numbers are. | Fact check
Me too. I am hoping more of the people I talke to on the other place migrate as well.
Going to be on here more often from now on. Time to migrate from the other place...
February 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Me too. I am hoping more of the people I talke to on the other place migrate as well.
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We know what’s going on here.
February 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
We know what’s going on here.
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Donald would flip his wig if he saw it.
February 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Donald would flip his wig if he saw it.
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If you encounter anyone somehow still brushing off the real-world consequences of Trump’s actions, because they see it all as some sort of performance theatre, maybe direct them toward stories like this one. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
Dozens of Clinical Trials Have Been Frozen in Response to Trump’s USAID Order (Gift Article)
The stop-work order on U.S.A.I.D.-funded research has left thousands of people with experimental drugs and devices in their bodies, with no access to monitoring or care.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
If you encounter anyone somehow still brushing off the real-world consequences of Trump’s actions, because they see it all as some sort of performance theatre, maybe direct them toward stories like this one. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/h...
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These accidents keep happening.
February 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
These accidents keep happening.
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While we wait for #Bluejays to announce the Max Scherzer signing, you can hear all about it - plus my answers to your skeeted questions - on this SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE of Deep Left Field!
The Blue Jays add Hall of Fame pitcher Max Scherzer
Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · S4 Bonus · 27m
podcasts.apple.com
February 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
While we wait for #Bluejays to announce the Max Scherzer signing, you can hear all about it - plus my answers to your skeeted questions - on this SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE of Deep Left Field!
Yessir.
A Pete Alonso addition at this point makes #Bluejays a contender for the division title in 2025, no doubt.
Its a great gamble. Now sign Alonso.
January 30, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Yessir.
Yep, might pay off big time while waiting the minor guys to mature a bit more, if they are out of it by trade deadline flip him and Bassit to a team that is still in the running. If they Jays are still in the running in late August early September, extra ticket sales will help the bottom line.
Nothing to lose, why not?
If Scherzer can give #Bluejays 15-20 solid starts this season, it’s a great move. Immediate strong clubhouse presence and adds another strong bullpen arm as Yariel Rodriguez should move there now.
If Scherzer can give #Bluejays 15-20 solid starts this season, it’s a great move. Immediate strong clubhouse presence and adds another strong bullpen arm as Yariel Rodriguez should move there now.
January 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Yep, might pay off big time while waiting the minor guys to mature a bit more, if they are out of it by trade deadline flip him and Bassit to a team that is still in the running. If they Jays are still in the running in late August early September, extra ticket sales will help the bottom line.
And yet in many stores, Canadian Potatos and onions are still available. I don't think I have bought none Canadian potatoes in decades.
Every single item in these two photos comes from Mexico (most) Canada (a couple) or Costa Rica. The only American grown produce I found were onions, red cabbage, cauliflower, and potatoes.
All of this going up 25% if the tariffs come in
All of this going up 25% if the tariffs come in
January 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
And yet in many stores, Canadian Potatos and onions are still available. I don't think I have bought none Canadian potatoes in decades.
Yep, Yep, and mostly Yep.
Vaccines work.
Masks work.
Lockdowns are sometimes necessary.
Access to affordable healthcare/medicines is a human right.
Immigrants are generally an asset.
Equality/Diversity/Inclusion policies are a good idea.
Abortion is sometimes needed to save life.
Keep saying these things. Truth is important.
Masks work.
Lockdowns are sometimes necessary.
Access to affordable healthcare/medicines is a human right.
Immigrants are generally an asset.
Equality/Diversity/Inclusion policies are a good idea.
Abortion is sometimes needed to save life.
Keep saying these things. Truth is important.
January 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Yep, Yep, and mostly Yep.
Yeah, but the outgoing presidedent always does this and leaves the letter on that desk in the oval office. Some of those letters have been masters of literature. ...
Before he leaves office for the final time, President Joe Biden plans to pen President-elect Donald Trump a letter, CNN is told.
Biden plans to leave Trump a letter, following modern presidential tradition | CNN Politics
Before he leaves office for the final time, President Joe Biden plans to pen President-elect Donald Trump a letter, CNN is told.
www.cnn.com
January 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Yeah, but the outgoing presidedent always does this and leaves the letter on that desk in the oval office. Some of those letters have been masters of literature. ...
Eagles in Lighthouse Cove Ontario Yesterday. Overcast and drizzly so not the greatest shot. Still nice they they posed for me. Someone else who stopped said there were a pair of goldens in Jeannette's Creek. Glad to see them.
January 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Eagles in Lighthouse Cove Ontario Yesterday. Overcast and drizzly so not the greatest shot. Still nice they they posed for me. Someone else who stopped said there were a pair of goldens in Jeannette's Creek. Glad to see them.
It is. Get a line of credit mortgage instead. Make a small payment each month. If interest rates mean you can get better dividends than you are paying on your heloc take advantage of the difference. But always have a plan to get it paid off.
Yeah. Reverse mortgages are a scam. This according to my Dad, an accountant.
So….anyone notice it s the 4 male cons, screw arounds that are touting reverse mortgsges?? Selleck, Browning, Gretzky and now Mansbridge?? IT IS A SCAM!!! Don’t do it!!! Shame on those assholes. 😡😡😡😡
January 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
It is. Get a line of credit mortgage instead. Make a small payment each month. If interest rates mean you can get better dividends than you are paying on your heloc take advantage of the difference. But always have a plan to get it paid off.
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Another expensive court loss for anti-vaccine mandate lawyer nationalpost.com/news/canada/... via @nationalpost.com.web.brid.gy
Another expensive court loss for anti-vaccine mandate lawyer
Rocco Galati challenged the firing or suspension of hundreds of Ontario health-care workers who refused to get vaccinated against the virus.
nationalpost.com
January 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Another expensive court loss for anti-vaccine mandate lawyer nationalpost.com/news/canada/... via @nationalpost.com.web.brid.gy