Mike 🍁
@thewarrenisempty.bsky.social
Trade unionist & troublemaker
Queer & AuDHD
Educate. Agitate. Organize.
Queer & AuDHD
Educate. Agitate. Organize.
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Mike 🍁
@thewarrenisempty.bsky.social
· Nov 25
Canada should be focused on nation-building. Instead we are getting sucked into a needless pipeline war to appease Moe and Danielle Smith.
If the PM tries to kill the tanker ban without consulting BC premier Eby or First Nations he will be in for the fight of his life.
And he will lose.
If the PM tries to kill the tanker ban without consulting BC premier Eby or First Nations he will be in for the fight of his life.
And he will lose.
I work in the building trades in BC. I work on O&G projects, pipelines, LNG plants, and in refineries. It pays my bills, provides for my family, and allows us to live a decent life.
Even I don't want another goddamn oil pipeline.
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Even I don't want another goddamn oil pipeline.
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It doesn’t fix things, but it really does bring me comfort to know how miserable some of the worst people are. Donald Trump tweeting over 200 times on Christmas. Billionaires fighting with strangers online during the holidays. Everything about Elon Musk
December 26, 2025 at 5:25 AM
It doesn’t fix things, but it really does bring me comfort to know how miserable some of the worst people are. Donald Trump tweeting over 200 times on Christmas. Billionaires fighting with strangers online during the holidays. Everything about Elon Musk
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10yo me flipped on Toonami one day and never looked back.
December 26, 2025 at 3:54 AM
10yo me flipped on Toonami one day and never looked back.
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Remember: There's always strength in a union. Solidarity.
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Remember: There's always strength in a union. Solidarity.
"I mean, if I had my way... you'd wear that goddamn uniform for the rest of your pecker-suckin' life. But I'm aware that ain't practical, I mean at some point you're gonna hafta take it off. So, I'm gonna give you a little somethin' you can't take off."
December 26, 2025 at 3:24 AM
"I mean, if I had my way... you'd wear that goddamn uniform for the rest of your pecker-suckin' life. But I'm aware that ain't practical, I mean at some point you're gonna hafta take it off. So, I'm gonna give you a little somethin' you can't take off."
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Mark Cuban scab origin story
December 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Mark Cuban scab origin story
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This is a brief history of the development of the Canadian Healthcare system, not the nonsense being sold by the Billionaire who is a medical supplier who profits from the broken American model that is mocked worldwide for its greed, waste and cruelty. Canada chose a different path, we can too.
December 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
This is a brief history of the development of the Canadian Healthcare system, not the nonsense being sold by the Billionaire who is a medical supplier who profits from the broken American model that is mocked worldwide for its greed, waste and cruelty. Canada chose a different path, we can too.
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In 1964 the Royal Commission on Health Services, chaired by Justice Emmett Hall of Saskatoon, recommended that Canada should adopt national medical insurance; Hall stated that the demonstrable success of Saskatchewan's medical insurance system played a role in this decision.
December 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
In 1964 the Royal Commission on Health Services, chaired by Justice Emmett Hall of Saskatoon, recommended that Canada should adopt national medical insurance; Hall stated that the demonstrable success of Saskatchewan's medical insurance system played a role in this decision.
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Patients no longer had to pay for in-patient hospital services. The doctors in Saskatchewan enthusiastically and almost unanimously supported the plan, because they could now admit patients to hospital whenever necessary, without concern for cost.
December 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Patients no longer had to pay for in-patient hospital services. The doctors in Saskatchewan enthusiastically and almost unanimously supported the plan, because they could now admit patients to hospital whenever necessary, without concern for cost.
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The Saskatchewan Hospital Services Plan (SHSP) was uncharted territory. New administrative machinery had to be invented. A new uniform hospital accounting system. Tax collection procedures with the municipalities. Scores of clerical, secretarial, and tabulating personnel were appointed and trained.
December 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The Saskatchewan Hospital Services Plan (SHSP) was uncharted territory. New administrative machinery had to be invented. A new uniform hospital accounting system. Tax collection procedures with the municipalities. Scores of clerical, secretarial, and tabulating personnel were appointed and trained.
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“Professor Milton Roemer of the University of California, Los Angeles, correctly described the Sigerist report as “one of the most advanced health services reports of its time.” It provided the blueprint for medical care in Saskatchewan for half a century.”
Ironic an American made it right?
Ironic an American made it right?
December 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
“Professor Milton Roemer of the University of California, Los Angeles, correctly described the Sigerist report as “one of the most advanced health services reports of its time.” It provided the blueprint for medical care in Saskatchewan for half a century.”
Ironic an American made it right?
Ironic an American made it right?
Read this thread if you have any opinion at all about Mark Cuban's weaponized incompetence regarding universal healthcare
This is a blatant lie and distortion of how the not for profit Canadian Healthcare system developed in the provinces.
Let me explain thread in a brief summary 🧵:
Let me explain thread in a brief summary 🧵:
See Canada. UHC started in one province in 1947. It took till 1984 to be formalized across the country. But hey it's easy !!!
And btw , they are only now working on covering prescriptions outside of hospitals
Who started Canada’s universal health care system? | CMA share.google/Phff1vq3Z5iO...
And btw , they are only now working on covering prescriptions outside of hospitals
Who started Canada’s universal health care system? | CMA share.google/Phff1vq3Z5iO...
December 26, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Read this thread if you have any opinion at all about Mark Cuban's weaponized incompetence regarding universal healthcare
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It's the most wonderful time of the year: the AK Press 50% off sale! Get ALL of our published titles—plus all AK merch—half price, now through 9am on 1/1. Start the new year off with some new reads: www.akpress.org/published-by...
December 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It's the most wonderful time of the year: the AK Press 50% off sale! Get ALL of our published titles—plus all AK merch—half price, now through 9am on 1/1. Start the new year off with some new reads: www.akpress.org/published-by...
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So I have the cover story in next month's TNR.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
Trump’s Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here
With astonishing speed, the administration has toppled the most cherished pillars of a free society. And the experts agree: It’s all going to get much, much worse.
newrepublic.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
So I have the cover story in next month's TNR.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
I interviewed the heads of police groups; immigration defense attorneys, ex-judges and ex-prosecutors; former DOJ and DHS officials, and the former head of Border Patrol.
They're all horrified at what we've seen, and they all fear what's coming.
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this is our legacy, the future we are making
this is a choice and a cowardly one, the slow violence of prolonged atrocity, mass murder that is blamed on the victims
never forgive never forget
or choose to
change the drug law
this is a choice and a cowardly one, the slow violence of prolonged atrocity, mass murder that is blamed on the victims
never forgive never forget
or choose to
change the drug law
December 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
this is our legacy, the future we are making
this is a choice and a cowardly one, the slow violence of prolonged atrocity, mass murder that is blamed on the victims
never forgive never forget
or choose to
change the drug law
this is a choice and a cowardly one, the slow violence of prolonged atrocity, mass murder that is blamed on the victims
never forgive never forget
or choose to
change the drug law
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CFIA recalls Pillsbury Pizza Pops snacks due to possible E. coli https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/some-pepperoni-and-bacon-pizza-pops-snacks-recalled-due-to-possible-e-coli/
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
December 23, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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New fentanyl precursors emerge AS A RESULT of a chemical being scheduled — added to a list of banned substances — and more tightly *controlled*, another one will inevitably APPEAR
this wacky phenomenon is not a mysterious coincidence, its the economic logic of prohibition.
Canada: more of that
this wacky phenomenon is not a mysterious coincidence, its the economic logic of prohibition.
Canada: more of that
December 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
New fentanyl precursors emerge AS A RESULT of a chemical being scheduled — added to a list of banned substances — and more tightly *controlled*, another one will inevitably APPEAR
this wacky phenomenon is not a mysterious coincidence, its the economic logic of prohibition.
Canada: more of that
this wacky phenomenon is not a mysterious coincidence, its the economic logic of prohibition.
Canada: more of that
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This article explains how the enforcement of Canada’s drug law leads to an increasingly dangerous and volatile drug supply but somehow fails to connect that with the government’s obligation to uphold the rights of people who use drugs in Canada
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
This article explains how the enforcement of Canada’s drug law leads to an increasingly dangerous and volatile drug supply but somehow fails to connect that with the government’s obligation to uphold the rights of people who use drugs in Canada
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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cis canadian allies. please sign this petition to tell the alberta and saskatchewan governments not to take away the healthcare rights of minors using the notwithstanding clause.
this is the absolute bare minimum you can do to help us
reskeet for coverage
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
this is the absolute bare minimum you can do to help us
reskeet for coverage
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Sign this Petition - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
December 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
cis canadian allies. please sign this petition to tell the alberta and saskatchewan governments not to take away the healthcare rights of minors using the notwithstanding clause.
this is the absolute bare minimum you can do to help us
reskeet for coverage
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
this is the absolute bare minimum you can do to help us
reskeet for coverage
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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Nearly 18,000 people in Canada voiced their opposition to the Alberta Provincial Government's moratorium on Transgender Rights, with a third of all signatures coming from Alberta itself.
The petition remains open until Feb 16th, so there's still time to add yours:
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
The petition remains open until Feb 16th, so there's still time to add yours:
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
December 24, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Nearly 18,000 people in Canada voiced their opposition to the Alberta Provincial Government's moratorium on Transgender Rights, with a third of all signatures coming from Alberta itself.
The petition remains open until Feb 16th, so there's still time to add yours:
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
The petition remains open until Feb 16th, so there's still time to add yours:
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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Now if we could just get people to view US prisons through the same lens they view CECOT.
December 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Now if we could just get people to view US prisons through the same lens they view CECOT.
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Canada is one of the eight countries that today expressed its solidarity with the people of Greenland and Denmark in the face of threats to their territorial integrity from Trump and his newly appointed Reichsstatthalter for Greenland, Jeff Landry.
December 24, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Canada is one of the eight countries that today expressed its solidarity with the people of Greenland and Denmark in the face of threats to their territorial integrity from Trump and his newly appointed Reichsstatthalter for Greenland, Jeff Landry.
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I totally disagree with this.
People shouldn’t assume everything that confirms their priors is true but it’s the job of our members of congress to investigate things, not push to release raw data dumps and expect the American people to be crack researchers.
People shouldn’t assume everything that confirms their priors is true but it’s the job of our members of congress to investigate things, not push to release raw data dumps and expect the American people to be crack researchers.
So I hate to be That Guy, but we're entering into uncertain territory here with the Epstein Files, and it's more important than ever that we make sure we know all the facts before we blow things up.
I'm talking now about the "tips" that DOJ is now releasing. They sound super salacious and evil.
I'm talking now about the "tips" that DOJ is now releasing. They sound super salacious and evil.
December 24, 2025 at 6:05 AM
I totally disagree with this.
People shouldn’t assume everything that confirms their priors is true but it’s the job of our members of congress to investigate things, not push to release raw data dumps and expect the American people to be crack researchers.
People shouldn’t assume everything that confirms their priors is true but it’s the job of our members of congress to investigate things, not push to release raw data dumps and expect the American people to be crack researchers.
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never too late to say “fuck this shit, i’m out”
If it’s one thing I learned this year, it’s
December 24, 2025 at 4:16 AM
never too late to say “fuck this shit, i’m out”
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What's endlessly frustrating is that Trump has done nothing in the last year that he didn't openly campaign on doing if he regained the presidency, but checked-out voters didn't bother paying attention, and lots of politically informed voters refused to believe him. So much rotten ignorance.
December 24, 2025 at 4:45 AM
What's endlessly frustrating is that Trump has done nothing in the last year that he didn't openly campaign on doing if he regained the presidency, but checked-out voters didn't bother paying attention, and lots of politically informed voters refused to believe him. So much rotten ignorance.
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"National Labor Relations Board administrative law judges have found that Starbucks has committed more than 400 labor law violations. ... [One ALJ] noted that [Starbucks] had 'engaged in a scorched earth campaign and pattern of misconduct in response to union organizing at its stores.'"
"Our stores are understaffed while baristas want more hours."
Silvia Baldwin, a bargaining delegate for @sbworkersunited.org, explains why more than 3,800 baristas are on strike against “the biggest labor law violator in modern history.”
Silvia Baldwin, a bargaining delegate for @sbworkersunited.org, explains why more than 3,800 baristas are on strike against “the biggest labor law violator in modern history.”
Striking Barista on Starbucks' Endgame: “They Don’t Want Working People to Have a Voice"
Silvia Baldwin, a bargaining delegate for Starbucks Workers United, explains why more than 3,800 baristas are on strike against “the biggest labor law violator in modern history.”
inthesetimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:31 AM
"National Labor Relations Board administrative law judges have found that Starbucks has committed more than 400 labor law violations. ... [One ALJ] noted that [Starbucks] had 'engaged in a scorched earth campaign and pattern of misconduct in response to union organizing at its stores.'"