Adam Dooley
@adamdooley.bsky.social
Dilettante writer, runner, traveler, snowboarder, investor, and Arsenal fan. Professional dad and recovering know-it-all.
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My latest in rhe @thebulwark.com www.thebulwark.com/p/letter-fro...
A Letter from Clausewitz to Secretary Rubio
Channeling the author of ‘On War’ on the U.S. pursuit of peace in Ukraine.
www.thebulwark.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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US and Trump betray Ukraine again. This is the most craven, cowardly peace effort imaginable. Neville Chamberlain would be proud.
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Zelensky to speak to Trump after US proposes Russia-Ukraine peace plan
The plan was reportedly drafted by US and Russian officials, without Ukraine's involvement.
www.bbc.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
US and Trump betray Ukraine again. This is the most craven, cowardly peace effort imaginable. Neville Chamberlain would be proud.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
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Winnipeg, MB. I know this issue is a significant local concern and so I just wanted to RP & flag this news, without further comment as it is obviously sub judice. More to come.
Police have arrested and charged a person with setting multiple fires.
Arrest made in arsons
Police to release more information later Wednesday
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Winnipeg, MB. I know this issue is a significant local concern and so I just wanted to RP & flag this news, without further comment as it is obviously sub judice. More to come.
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Trump: “Tariffs protect you!”
Also Trump (a few months later): “We’re cutting tariffs to help with the cost of living!”
Economists: “So… you admit it?”
Trump: nervous coughing noises
Also Trump (a few months later): “We’re cutting tariffs to help with the cost of living!”
Economists: “So… you admit it?”
Trump: nervous coughing noises
November 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Trump: “Tariffs protect you!”
Also Trump (a few months later): “We’re cutting tariffs to help with the cost of living!”
Economists: “So… you admit it?”
Trump: nervous coughing noises
Also Trump (a few months later): “We’re cutting tariffs to help with the cost of living!”
Economists: “So… you admit it?”
Trump: nervous coughing noises
So that's what feckless cowards look like.
November 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
So that's what feckless cowards look like.
Just when you think you've seen all the corruption there can be, FIFA stands up and says hold my beer. apnews.com/article/fifa...
FIFA announces new peace prize to be awarded at World Cup draw in Washington
FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award for the first time at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington.
apnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Just when you think you've seen all the corruption there can be, FIFA stands up and says hold my beer. apnews.com/article/fifa...
Dang. Just needed one more base hit
November 2, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Dang. Just needed one more base hit
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Enten: "Canada is far more popular than Donald Trump is here in the United States. The net popularity of Canada is +49. Trump is -10. We're talking about Canada coming out nearly 60 points ahead on the net popularity ratings versus Donald Trump here in the US"
October 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Enten: "Canada is far more popular than Donald Trump is here in the United States. The net popularity of Canada is +49. Trump is -10. We're talking about Canada coming out nearly 60 points ahead on the net popularity ratings versus Donald Trump here in the US"
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"Mate, I can't do anything but tell it to you straight. This Canada thing is literally the dumbest thing I've ever heard. The Canadians ran an advertisement showing Ronald Reagan being against tariffs. Guess what? Ronald Reagan was against tariffs."
October 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"Mate, I can't do anything but tell it to you straight. This Canada thing is literally the dumbest thing I've ever heard. The Canadians ran an advertisement showing Ronald Reagan being against tariffs. Guess what? Ronald Reagan was against tariffs."
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Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney nails it.
October 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney nails it.
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“.. The US now doles out nearly $200 billion in direct subsidies for favored businesses each year, and the president has imposed an expansive tariff regime, which will likely invite corruption, waste tax dollars, and sap ambition.”
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October 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
“.. The US now doles out nearly $200 billion in direct subsidies for favored businesses each year, and the president has imposed an expansive tariff regime, which will likely invite corruption, waste tax dollars, and sap ambition.”
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Here’s the original clip of Ronald Reagan from April 25, 1987, where he delivered a complete and total rebuke against tariffs. Trump's calling Reagan’s words here “FAKE” and “fraudulent.” They’re 100% real. And the original clip is actually far worse for Trump, as much is left out of the ad:
October 24, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Here’s the original clip of Ronald Reagan from April 25, 1987, where he delivered a complete and total rebuke against tariffs. Trump's calling Reagan’s words here “FAKE” and “fraudulent.” They’re 100% real. And the original clip is actually far worse for Trump, as much is left out of the ad:
I guess Jeep doesn't want to sell any more vehicles in Canada.
October 16, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I guess Jeep doesn't want to sell any more vehicles in Canada.
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Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
This is exactly right. Manitoba needs to invest in better public transit.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
This is exactly right. Manitoba needs to invest in better public transit.
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Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
Anyone left still traveling to the US or buying their stuff? If so, you're supporting this vile garbage (and his policies):
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Trump again floats Canada joining the U.S. as the 51st state | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he again told some unnamed Canadian official that the country should consider joining the U.S. as the 51st state — returning to the annexationist rhetoric he u...
www.cbc.ca
September 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Anyone left still traveling to the US or buying their stuff? If so, you're supporting this vile garbage (and his policies):
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
One thing that tariffs signal clearly is that the US president doesn't think US companies can compete any longer. Spoiler alert: tariffs won't change that, they'll only hasten the decline.
September 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
One thing that tariffs signal clearly is that the US president doesn't think US companies can compete any longer. Spoiler alert: tariffs won't change that, they'll only hasten the decline.
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Imagine my surprise to get a letter from MAGA ambassador Pete Hoekstra over my comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk.
Check out my response to his letter.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnQF...
Check out my response to his letter.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnQF...
AMBASSADOR PETE SENDS ME A LETTER
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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September 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Imagine my surprise to get a letter from MAGA ambassador Pete Hoekstra over my comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk.
Check out my response to his letter.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnQF...
Check out my response to his letter.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnQF...
Of course they were
The team of federal economists and researchers responsible for producing the government survey that measures hunger in America were put on indefinite paid leave Monday.
Exclusive | USDA Puts Food Researchers on Leave
The move comes days after the Trump administration abruptly canceled an annual Agriculture Department report that measures hunger in America.
on.wsj.com
September 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Of course they were
I made the mistake of watching the new Superman tonight. What a dreadful movie.
September 22, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I made the mistake of watching the new Superman tonight. What a dreadful movie.
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Do YOU remember “the 21st night of September?”
Earth Wind & Fire’s co-writer Allee Willis said she told the band: “We can’t leave ‘baa-dee-ya’ in the chorus. That has to mean something.’”
Maurice White replied: “No, that feels great. That’s what people are going to remember. We’re leaving it.”
Earth Wind & Fire’s co-writer Allee Willis said she told the band: “We can’t leave ‘baa-dee-ya’ in the chorus. That has to mean something.’”
Maurice White replied: “No, that feels great. That’s what people are going to remember. We’re leaving it.”
September 21, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Do YOU remember “the 21st night of September?”
Earth Wind & Fire’s co-writer Allee Willis said she told the band: “We can’t leave ‘baa-dee-ya’ in the chorus. That has to mean something.’”
Maurice White replied: “No, that feels great. That’s what people are going to remember. We’re leaving it.”
Earth Wind & Fire’s co-writer Allee Willis said she told the band: “We can’t leave ‘baa-dee-ya’ in the chorus. That has to mean something.’”
Maurice White replied: “No, that feels great. That’s what people are going to remember. We’re leaving it.”
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I’ve processed the Bill Kristol of it all but Frum. man. that’s a lot to process.
David Frum on Jimmy Kimmel: "This is not cancel culture because it's not culture. It's state repression. It's an order from the government. Here is the script, you must read, if you do not read it, you will be taken off the air."
September 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I’ve processed the Bill Kristol of it all but Frum. man. that’s a lot to process.
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