Wesley Burton
@wldb1988.bsky.social
Father, lover of history and dark humour, ASOIAF fanatic, political/news junkie. Canadian.
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The American voter was really stupid on a random Tuesday in November and now my country is bleeding out because of a realtor
November 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The American voter was really stupid on a random Tuesday in November and now my country is bleeding out because of a realtor
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#StandWithUkraine
Ukrainians truly need this right now — even if as a sign of solidarity. And constant, stubborn solidarity goes a long way.
Ukrainians truly need this right now — even if as a sign of solidarity. And constant, stubborn solidarity goes a long way.
November 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
#StandWithUkraine
Ukrainians truly need this right now — even if as a sign of solidarity. And constant, stubborn solidarity goes a long way.
Ukrainians truly need this right now — even if as a sign of solidarity. And constant, stubborn solidarity goes a long way.
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🇺🇦‼️ One of the Hardest Moments in Ukrainian History
🇺🇸 Misled by Russia’s manipulative narrative of supposed military dominance, the U.S. has shifted pressure onto Ukraine instead...
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theukrainianreview.info/one-of-the-h...
🇺🇸 Misled by Russia’s manipulative narrative of supposed military dominance, the U.S. has shifted pressure onto Ukraine instead...
Read more ⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/one-of-the-h...
One of the Hardest Moments in Ukrainian History
Discussions about potential Ukrainian concessions are not new, but this time the situation has reached a critical point. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued an
theukrainianreview.info
November 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🇺🇦‼️ One of the Hardest Moments in Ukrainian History
🇺🇸 Misled by Russia’s manipulative narrative of supposed military dominance, the U.S. has shifted pressure onto Ukraine instead...
Read more ⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/one-of-the-h...
🇺🇸 Misled by Russia’s manipulative narrative of supposed military dominance, the U.S. has shifted pressure onto Ukraine instead...
Read more ⬇️
theukrainianreview.info/one-of-the-h...
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Kharkiv tonight. Russia is a terrorist state!
November 19, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Kharkiv tonight. Russia is a terrorist state!
What an idea for a board game.
November 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
What an idea for a board game.
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I was on Power and Politics on Thursday, giving my thoughts on the federal Budget 2025, as it relates to housing.
When it comes to the Budget, this policy Dad says, "I'm not mad, just disappointed by your choices".
Watch here: www.cbc.ca/player/pl...
When it comes to the Budget, this policy Dad says, "I'm not mad, just disappointed by your choices".
Watch here: www.cbc.ca/player/pl...
November 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I was on Power and Politics on Thursday, giving my thoughts on the federal Budget 2025, as it relates to housing.
When it comes to the Budget, this policy Dad says, "I'm not mad, just disappointed by your choices".
Watch here: www.cbc.ca/player/pl...
When it comes to the Budget, this policy Dad says, "I'm not mad, just disappointed by your choices".
Watch here: www.cbc.ca/player/pl...
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Budget reaction piece at The Hub. A number of experts weigh in; I share my thoughts on housing, along with the government's decision to follow Keir Starmer's footsteps in adopting Brexit-inspired language to refer to immigration reform.
Read here:
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‘More continuity than change’: The Hub reacts to Mark Carney’s big-spending budget
Federal budget highlights and lowlights
thehub.ca
November 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Budget reaction piece at The Hub. A number of experts weigh in; I share my thoughts on housing, along with the government's decision to follow Keir Starmer's footsteps in adopting Brexit-inspired language to refer to immigration reform.
Read here:
Read here:
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Out of budget lockup. I recently wrote: "Ottawa imposes a 10 percent luxury tax on yachts... yet a family buying a semi in Scarborough pays the equivalent of 15 percent in [DCs] and land transfer taxes."
Today the gov't addressed this by eliminating the luxury tax on yachts.
Today the gov't addressed this by eliminating the luxury tax on yachts.
November 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Out of budget lockup. I recently wrote: "Ottawa imposes a 10 percent luxury tax on yachts... yet a family buying a semi in Scarborough pays the equivalent of 15 percent in [DCs] and land transfer taxes."
Today the gov't addressed this by eliminating the luxury tax on yachts.
Today the gov't addressed this by eliminating the luxury tax on yachts.
If true, hell yes!
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reportedly return for a new 'The Mummy' movie
(via THR)
(via THR)
November 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
If true, hell yes!
Finally found a family doctor.
November 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Finally found a family doctor.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Ford blames Jays playoff ticket gouging on asshole premier who scrapped Ticketmaster law in 2019
Ford blames Jays playoff ticket gouging on asshole premier who scrapped Ticketmaster law in 2019
QUEEN’S PARK - After resale tickets to the Blue Jays’ World Series immediately skyrocketed into the thousands of dollars, Ontario Premier Doug Ford held a press conference to place the blame solely on...
www.thebeaverton.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Ford blames Jays playoff ticket gouging on asshole premier who scrapped Ticketmaster law in 2019
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FFS, Gary Ananadasangaree.
Of course police want warrantless access powers. Of course they want to violate privacy rights on a whim. That doesn't mean you need to give it to them. Make them get a warrant, like the Supreme Court of Canada has *twice* ruled.
#PnPCBC
Of course police want warrantless access powers. Of course they want to violate privacy rights on a whim. That doesn't mean you need to give it to them. Make them get a warrant, like the Supreme Court of Canada has *twice* ruled.
#PnPCBC
October 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
FFS, Gary Ananadasangaree.
Of course police want warrantless access powers. Of course they want to violate privacy rights on a whim. That doesn't mean you need to give it to them. Make them get a warrant, like the Supreme Court of Canada has *twice* ruled.
#PnPCBC
Of course police want warrantless access powers. Of course they want to violate privacy rights on a whim. That doesn't mean you need to give it to them. Make them get a warrant, like the Supreme Court of Canada has *twice* ruled.
#PnPCBC
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Diane Keaton has passed away at the age of 79.
October 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Diane Keaton has passed away at the age of 79.
Another foggy morning
October 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Another foggy morning
Yay!
First trailer for ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ ⚔️
The ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series premieres January 18 on HBO
The ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series premieres January 18 on HBO
October 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Yay!
And never gets any attention.
October 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
And never gets any attention.
I like foggy mornings.
September 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I like foggy mornings.
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Those who agree - "We can never trust the Americans the same way again"
🟢 All: 60%
🟢 18-34: 47%
🟢 35-54: 54%
🟢 55+: 72%
Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
🟢 All: 60%
🟢 18-34: 47%
🟢 35-54: 54%
🟢 55+: 72%
Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
Canadians Can Never Trust America Again
While America descends into a new era of internal strife, polling suggests Canadians remain pessimistic about our southern neighbour
open.substack.com
September 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Those who agree - "We can never trust the Americans the same way again"
🟢 All: 60%
🟢 18-34: 47%
🟢 35-54: 54%
🟢 55+: 72%
Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
🟢 All: 60%
🟢 18-34: 47%
🟢 35-54: 54%
🟢 55+: 72%
Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
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David Letterman is right: you can't appease a tyrant.
September 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
David Letterman is right: you can't appease a tyrant.
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Last week, Russia sent 19+ drones into Poland, and this morning, 3 Russian fighter jets breached Estonia’s airspace for 12 minutes. Russia is escalating, and I hope Europe is ready.
This emboldened escalation is a direct result of US actions and bringing a war criminal to Alaska.
This emboldened escalation is a direct result of US actions and bringing a war criminal to Alaska.
September 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Last week, Russia sent 19+ drones into Poland, and this morning, 3 Russian fighter jets breached Estonia’s airspace for 12 minutes. Russia is escalating, and I hope Europe is ready.
This emboldened escalation is a direct result of US actions and bringing a war criminal to Alaska.
This emboldened escalation is a direct result of US actions and bringing a war criminal to Alaska.
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Gold bitcoin statue is Turkmenistan dictator levels of tomfoolery
September 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Gold bitcoin statue is Turkmenistan dictator levels of tomfoolery
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The greatest story in medieval history: the life of William the Marshal.
I get totally carried away and produce my longest ever podcast.
Listen here:
🎧: podfollow.com/dan-snows-hi...
I get totally carried away and produce my longest ever podcast.
Listen here:
🎧: podfollow.com/dan-snows-hi...
September 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
The greatest story in medieval history: the life of William the Marshal.
I get totally carried away and produce my longest ever podcast.
Listen here:
🎧: podfollow.com/dan-snows-hi...
I get totally carried away and produce my longest ever podcast.
Listen here:
🎧: podfollow.com/dan-snows-hi...