Phil
@alsonamedphil.bsky.social
I used to hate the fool in me
But only in the morning
Now, I tolerate him all day long
(He/Him)
But only in the morning
Now, I tolerate him all day long
(He/Him)
Pinned
As December looms, a Friday Tune. youtu.be/H7fBFtif9H4?...
Fun fact: if the Leafs win tonight, they could be in a playoff spot.
From 14th in the East.
lmao stupid league
From 14th in the East.
lmao stupid league
December 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Fun fact: if the Leafs win tonight, they could be in a playoff spot.
From 14th in the East.
lmao stupid league
From 14th in the East.
lmao stupid league
A simple list for the holidays to help you explain to everyone how much Doug Ford is fucking up this province.
There have been sweeping changes to Ontario through 2025, so to round out the year I compiled a list of some of the more notable changes that will impact the lives of Ontarians in 2026.
Here’s How Doug Ford’s Government Will Impact Public Services and Infrastructure in 2026
A look back on a jam-packed year of new legislation in Ontario.
pressprogress.ca
December 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A simple list for the holidays to help you explain to everyone how much Doug Ford is fucking up this province.
That's just poor from Arsenal. I get the defense is shoestring right now but it's still not good enough.
December 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
That's just poor from Arsenal. I get the defense is shoestring right now but it's still not good enough.
Feeling like this would be the World Cup that England actually wins because of the bullshit new format and they'll receive the trophy from a man as awful as their history is.
December 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Feeling like this would be the World Cup that England actually wins because of the bullshit new format and they'll receive the trophy from a man as awful as their history is.
There truly is no more satisfying trope than a bunch if random thugs thinking, "hey, (hero) is only one man/woman/non-binary/non-human. We can take them!"
December 6, 2025 at 12:19 AM
There truly is no more satisfying trope than a bunch if random thugs thinking, "hey, (hero) is only one man/woman/non-binary/non-human. We can take them!"
CBC Radio is hosting its annual live shows to fundraise for food banks thing and, while we can discuss the issue of one if the richest countries in the world needs donations to feed its peope later, a real surreal moment when the crowd erupted into applause over a $150k donation from Canada's banks.
December 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
CBC Radio is hosting its annual live shows to fundraise for food banks thing and, while we can discuss the issue of one if the richest countries in the world needs donations to feed its peope later, a real surreal moment when the crowd erupted into applause over a $150k donation from Canada's banks.
Leafs about to go on a little run here to make missing the playoffs that much more painful, huh?
December 5, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Leafs about to go on a little run here to make missing the playoffs that much more painful, huh?
If you don't enjoy baking cookies, you might just be dead inside.
Because you're an adult you fucking muppet. You gotta pay the magic forward.
December 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
If you don't enjoy baking cookies, you might just be dead inside.
It's great that the Leafs are currently getting scoring from the big boys but, at some point, they're going to need some production from the grinders on the team, like Matthews or Nylander.
December 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
It's great that the Leafs are currently getting scoring from the big boys but, at some point, they're going to need some production from the grinders on the team, like Matthews or Nylander.
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This is all still so surreal to me. Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry are not supposed to know each other exist. They're entirely separate species of celebrity, their ecosystems aren't supposed to overlap. This is weird. It feels weird. It's like finding out your teacher is dating your aunt.
THEY’RE ALREADY VACATIONING IN JAPAN
December 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
This is all still so surreal to me. Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry are not supposed to know each other exist. They're entirely separate species of celebrity, their ecosystems aren't supposed to overlap. This is weird. It feels weird. It's like finding out your teacher is dating your aunt.
If Carney wants a big nation building project, the science, basic research and R&D communities getting built up to self-reliance would be worth a lot more than pipelines.
Canada, and the whole world, rely on U.S. flu data, which is used to produce effective vaccines
As US data begins to go dark, we will see more vaccine mismatches and worse flu outbreaks
macleans.ca/society/heal...
As US data begins to go dark, we will see more vaccine mismatches and worse flu outbreaks
macleans.ca/society/heal...
Canada’s Flu Seasons Are About to Get a Lot Worse - Macleans.ca
Our flu shots rely on U.S. health data. Without it, the whole health system will suffer.
macleans.ca
December 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
If Carney wants a big nation building project, the science, basic research and R&D communities getting built up to self-reliance would be worth a lot more than pipelines.
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In every way possible we should be moving to make ourselves less reliant on the US.
Again, our governments have nowhere near the urgency on this that they need. Stop thinking things will 'return to normal' after Trump - he is dismantling that country, and it will take a generational rebuild.
Again, our governments have nowhere near the urgency on this that they need. Stop thinking things will 'return to normal' after Trump - he is dismantling that country, and it will take a generational rebuild.
Canada, and the whole world, rely on U.S. flu data, which is used to produce effective vaccines
As US data begins to go dark, we will see more vaccine mismatches and worse flu outbreaks
macleans.ca/society/heal...
As US data begins to go dark, we will see more vaccine mismatches and worse flu outbreaks
macleans.ca/society/heal...
Canada’s Flu Seasons Are About to Get a Lot Worse - Macleans.ca
Our flu shots rely on U.S. health data. Without it, the whole health system will suffer.
macleans.ca
December 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
In every way possible we should be moving to make ourselves less reliant on the US.
Again, our governments have nowhere near the urgency on this that they need. Stop thinking things will 'return to normal' after Trump - he is dismantling that country, and it will take a generational rebuild.
Again, our governments have nowhere near the urgency on this that they need. Stop thinking things will 'return to normal' after Trump - he is dismantling that country, and it will take a generational rebuild.
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Of course, but the causation isn't "voters don't care so politicians deprioritize climate", it's "politicians work very hard to convince people that the economy (read: shareholder profits) must be the only urgent focus".
Climate isn’t the ballot question right now.
Only 13% rank it a top concern — meaning big shifts in climate policy can land softly if voters see economic upside.
More insights in our latest poll: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/canadians...
Only 13% rank it a top concern — meaning big shifts in climate policy can land softly if voters see economic upside.
More insights in our latest poll: davidcoletto.substack.com/p/canadians...
December 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Of course, but the causation isn't "voters don't care so politicians deprioritize climate", it's "politicians work very hard to convince people that the economy (read: shareholder profits) must be the only urgent focus".
Mike Schreiner always has the best political lines and he is wasted on a fringe party.
Also, Doug Ford is killing public education. Pass it on.
Also, Doug Ford is killing public education. Pass it on.
Ontario’s education minister is hiring two advisors at $1,500 a day to review why EQAO results aren’t improving. Critics say the answer is obvious: “we don’t need people making $1,500 a day to tell us scores are down because the government cut funding by $1,500 a student.” #cdnpoli
December 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Mike Schreiner always has the best political lines and he is wasted on a fringe party.
Also, Doug Ford is killing public education. Pass it on.
Also, Doug Ford is killing public education. Pass it on.
Avs: I have to go now. My home planet needs me.
Still cleaning up the logo placements/transparency but this was too funny not to share
December 4, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Avs: I have to go now. My home planet needs me.
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Surge pricing on groceries is straight up evil
It’s unclear why the prices differ, but a new notice on Target’s website offers a potential hint: “This price was set by an algorithm using your personal data.”
Your Data Might Determine How Much You Pay for Eggs
A newly enacted New York law requires retailers to say whether your data influences the price of basic goods like a dozen eggs or toilet paper, but not how.
www.wired.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Surge pricing on groceries is straight up evil
Arsenal are prepared to ask once again, "who really needs centrebacks?"
December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Arsenal are prepared to ask once again, "who really needs centrebacks?"
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As the Ontario gov continues to gut climate policies, the province’s Auditor General has found “examples of a disregard for the public’s rights” under legislation that requires the gov to consider public feedback before making decisions that could impact the environment. For @nationalobserver.com
As Ontario axes climate policies, auditor finds province ignored public input rules
The Auditor General has found “examples of a disregard for the public’s rights” under legislation that requires the Ford government to consider public feedback before making decisions that could impac...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
As the Ontario gov continues to gut climate policies, the province’s Auditor General has found “examples of a disregard for the public’s rights” under legislation that requires the gov to consider public feedback before making decisions that could impact the environment. For @nationalobserver.com
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America is a country that will test UBI hundreds of times, get the same radically positive results each time, and still look at it askance, but will also put untested robotaxis on the road because a billionaire threw a shit fit.
An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees staggering reduction in homelessness
The state program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years. At the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
www.streetroots.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:27 AM
America is a country that will test UBI hundreds of times, get the same radically positive results each time, and still look at it askance, but will also put untested robotaxis on the road because a billionaire threw a shit fit.
Ah, the holiday season. I think I should treat myself and try out a new video game.
Console: download for this game you physically own will take over an hour
... THIS IS WHY I DRINK
Console: download for this game you physically own will take over an hour
... THIS IS WHY I DRINK
December 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Ah, the holiday season. I think I should treat myself and try out a new video game.
Console: download for this game you physically own will take over an hour
... THIS IS WHY I DRINK
Console: download for this game you physically own will take over an hour
... THIS IS WHY I DRINK
Ha ha, @jaredof.bsky.social had to eat shit on his opinions about Dakota Joshua while he plays 2 weeks of decent hockey.
December 3, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Ha ha, @jaredof.bsky.social had to eat shit on his opinions about Dakota Joshua while he plays 2 weeks of decent hockey.
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no one else has been so consistently artful in describing the last decade of conservative politics than David Roth, and for this accursèd talent the least he deserves is a Pulitzer defector.com/the-conserva...
The Conservative Grievance Business Is Always Hiring | Defector
Given his age when he first came to the world’s attention and assuming continued good health in the intervening decade and change, Marine Todd would be in his late 30s today. That would be if he was a...
defector.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
no one else has been so consistently artful in describing the last decade of conservative politics than David Roth, and for this accursèd talent the least he deserves is a Pulitzer defector.com/the-conserva...
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I really appreciate that @pbsnews.org ended the interview with this graphic.
It captures, in the simplest and starkest terms, the brutal arithmetic driving this country's homelessness catastrophe.
It captures, in the simplest and starkest terms, the brutal arithmetic driving this country's homelessness catastrophe.
November 30, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I really appreciate that @pbsnews.org ended the interview with this graphic.
It captures, in the simplest and starkest terms, the brutal arithmetic driving this country's homelessness catastrophe.
It captures, in the simplest and starkest terms, the brutal arithmetic driving this country's homelessness catastrophe.
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"Homelessness today isn't just the person sleeping outside a Walmart. It's often the cashier or worker stocking the shelves inside."
I joined @pbsnews.org to talk about There Is No Place for Us and the staggering rise of the "working homeless":
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
I joined @pbsnews.org to talk about There Is No Place for Us and the staggering rise of the "working homeless":
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
November 29, 2025 at 11:54 PM
"Homelessness today isn't just the person sleeping outside a Walmart. It's often the cashier or worker stocking the shelves inside."
I joined @pbsnews.org to talk about There Is No Place for Us and the staggering rise of the "working homeless":
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
I joined @pbsnews.org to talk about There Is No Place for Us and the staggering rise of the "working homeless":
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...