Andy Ball
@andychelsea99.bsky.social
Businessman, cycling advocate, opinionated.
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Sensible, rational piece here www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... by @peterwalker99.bsky.social .
But that's the point: rational, sensible arguments don't work when you're up against car culture (or "car supremacism"/"Motonormativity").
Still be polite and rational, but don't expect that to work.
But that's the point: rational, sensible arguments don't work when you're up against car culture (or "car supremacism"/"Motonormativity").
Still be polite and rational, but don't expect that to work.
No wonder Jeremy Vine is hanging up his helmet cam – the rage we cyclists face is off the scale | Peter Walker
Why does cycling make so many drivers lose their cool? It’s partly ignorance, but demonisation by politicians doesn’t help, says Peter Walker, a senior political correspondent for the Guardian
www.theguardian.com
April 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Sensible, rational piece here www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... by @peterwalker99.bsky.social .
But that's the point: rational, sensible arguments don't work when you're up against car culture (or "car supremacism"/"Motonormativity").
Still be polite and rational, but don't expect that to work.
But that's the point: rational, sensible arguments don't work when you're up against car culture (or "car supremacism"/"Motonormativity").
Still be polite and rational, but don't expect that to work.
The pop vote is too close for comfort. Lots of work to be done, time for electoral reform.
Binary races are not great for Canada.
Relieved the PP-CPCs are not forming a gov't.
Pleased Carney is our new PM, especially since he and our local MP seem to fit well with most of my values and beliefs.
Binary races are not great for Canada.
Relieved the PP-CPCs are not forming a gov't.
Pleased Carney is our new PM, especially since he and our local MP seem to fit well with most of my values and beliefs.
April 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The pop vote is too close for comfort. Lots of work to be done, time for electoral reform.
Binary races are not great for Canada.
Relieved the PP-CPCs are not forming a gov't.
Pleased Carney is our new PM, especially since he and our local MP seem to fit well with most of my values and beliefs.
Binary races are not great for Canada.
Relieved the PP-CPCs are not forming a gov't.
Pleased Carney is our new PM, especially since he and our local MP seem to fit well with most of my values and beliefs.
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I can't remember who said it on here, but one reason causing danger on a bike isn't the same as causing danger in a car is that the bike rider has already taken steps to mitigate any harm by using a 10-kg vehicle instead of a 2000-kg vehicle
April 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I can't remember who said it on here, but one reason causing danger on a bike isn't the same as causing danger in a car is that the bike rider has already taken steps to mitigate any harm by using a 10-kg vehicle instead of a 2000-kg vehicle
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Trade deficit. I have bought food from say, Chilis. They have never bought food from me.
There is a trade deficit with Chilis. I’m still doing fine.
The trade deficit argument SOUNDS compelling, but it’s a straw man with no relevancy
There is a trade deficit with Chilis. I’m still doing fine.
The trade deficit argument SOUNDS compelling, but it’s a straw man with no relevancy
April 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Trade deficit. I have bought food from say, Chilis. They have never bought food from me.
There is a trade deficit with Chilis. I’m still doing fine.
The trade deficit argument SOUNDS compelling, but it’s a straw man with no relevancy
There is a trade deficit with Chilis. I’m still doing fine.
The trade deficit argument SOUNDS compelling, but it’s a straw man with no relevancy
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This seems relevant as Trump introduces tariffs on the penguins of the Heard and McDonald Islands.
April 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
This seems relevant as Trump introduces tariffs on the penguins of the Heard and McDonald Islands.
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America's New Enemy is... Who??
YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff
youtu.be
March 12, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Bob Rae - once again we see the best 🇨🇦Prime Minister Canada never had, putting things in simple terms that everyone can understand - to a 🇺🇸US audience.
🙏🏻🍁🙏🏻
www.msnbc.com/the-last-wor...
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www.msnbc.com/the-last-wor...
'We don't accept this': Canadian Ambassador explains why Trump's tariff fight is pointless
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell is joined by Amb. Bob Rae, Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations, who explains Canada's belief that Donald Trump's "trade war" with its neighbors needs to stop.
www.msnbc.com
March 8, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Bob Rae - once again we see the best 🇨🇦Prime Minister Canada never had, putting things in simple terms that everyone can understand - to a 🇺🇸US audience.
🙏🏻🍁🙏🏻
www.msnbc.com/the-last-wor...
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www.msnbc.com/the-last-wor...
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It's no joke, Americans. You are living in a rogue state that is directly threatening its neighbour. If you want to know what you would have done in 1930s Germany, you're doing it right now.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/w...
How Trump’s ‘51st State’ Canada Talk Came to Be Seen as Deadly Serious
President Trump, in an early February call, challenged the border treaty between the two countries and told Justin Trudeau he didn’t like their shared water agreements.
www.nytimes.com
March 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
It's no joke, Americans. You are living in a rogue state that is directly threatening its neighbour. If you want to know what you would have done in 1930s Germany, you're doing it right now.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/w...
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Even though many Canadian politicians continue to do their best to keep cycling, anywhere but on recreational trails, as dangerous as possible, here are some 🇨🇦 bicycle-makers to support!
A compiled list of independent shops that stock them, would be great!
thebestbikelock.com/bike-brands/...
A compiled list of independent shops that stock them, would be great!
thebestbikelock.com/bike-brands/...
Bikes made in Canada | The Best Bike Lock
Bikes made in Canada: A map of 37 bicycle brands that still manufacture in Canada. Plus 5 bikes assembled here and 15 Canadian brands that make their bikes entirely abroad!
thebestbikelock.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Even though many Canadian politicians continue to do their best to keep cycling, anywhere but on recreational trails, as dangerous as possible, here are some 🇨🇦 bicycle-makers to support!
A compiled list of independent shops that stock them, would be great!
thebestbikelock.com/bike-brands/...
A compiled list of independent shops that stock them, would be great!
thebestbikelock.com/bike-brands/...
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Kids today. (Are fucking AWESOME!)
"A flare of protest against the Trump administration erupted last weekend from the most unexpected of places: a snow report. As it turned out, it was a report of the current conditions of our nation, as perceived by Lucy Welch, the resort’s 'snow reporter.'"
"A flare of protest against the Trump administration erupted last weekend from the most unexpected of places: a snow report. As it turned out, it was a report of the current conditions of our nation, as perceived by Lucy Welch, the resort’s 'snow reporter.'"
Sugarbush Reporter Was Not Fired for Viral JD Vance-Related Snow Update (Gift Article)
A snow conditions update at Sugarbush featured an employee’s thoughts on the Trump administration before a visit from JD Vance. The posts were deleted, but she kept her job.
www.nytimes.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Kids today. (Are fucking AWESOME!)
"A flare of protest against the Trump administration erupted last weekend from the most unexpected of places: a snow report. As it turned out, it was a report of the current conditions of our nation, as perceived by Lucy Welch, the resort’s 'snow reporter.'"
"A flare of protest against the Trump administration erupted last weekend from the most unexpected of places: a snow report. As it turned out, it was a report of the current conditions of our nation, as perceived by Lucy Welch, the resort’s 'snow reporter.'"
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Whether you're 🇨🇦 or 🇺🇸 take a few minutes to hear what Trudeau said to you today as he addresses both Canadians and Americans.
FULL SPEECH | Trudeau outlines response to U.S. tariffs
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
March 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Whether you're 🇨🇦 or 🇺🇸 take a few minutes to hear what Trudeau said to you today as he addresses both Canadians and Americans.
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Polish Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Wałęsa and 38 other former political prisoners of Poland's communist regime have condemned Donald Trump's treatment of Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, which they said reminded them of communist interrogation techniques
Wałęsa condemns Trump treatment of Zelensky, likening it to communist interrogation
notesfrompoland.com
March 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Polish Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Wałęsa and 38 other former political prisoners of Poland's communist regime have condemned Donald Trump's treatment of Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, which they said reminded them of communist interrogation techniques
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Leaders of the free world stand united in London
The United States is not among them
The United States is not among them
March 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Leaders of the free world stand united in London
The United States is not among them
The United States is not among them
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“It was a sickening spectacle: the man who tried to upend democracy bullying the man who is fighting for democracy.”
Trump is rooting for Putin. Trump is working for Putin. Literally.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/o...
Trump is rooting for Putin. Trump is working for Putin. Literally.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/o...
Opinion | Trump Is Rootin’ for Putin (Gift Article)
Trump and Vance in a gross betrayal of the West.
www.nytimes.com
March 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
“It was a sickening spectacle: the man who tried to upend democracy bullying the man who is fighting for democracy.”
Trump is rooting for Putin. Trump is working for Putin. Literally.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/o...
Trump is rooting for Putin. Trump is working for Putin. Literally.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/o...
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Toronto to Montreal in 3 hours www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Trudeau announces high-speed rail between Quebec City and Toronto | CBC News
The Liberal government launched a six-year, $3.9-billion design and development plan Wednesday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says will eventually connect Quebec City and Toronto with a high-speed...
www.cbc.ca
February 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Toronto to Montreal in 3 hours www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Lets GOOOOO!!!! (Or VIA....or whatever we are gonna call it...) national unity project, will reduce trade barriers and free up freight capacity...use Canadian steel and concrete...seems like a no brainer at this moment...get building!!!
Trudeau government to announce high-speed rail plans from Toronto to Quebec City: sources
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Transport Minister Anita Anand were slated to make an announcement Wednesday which two sources confirmed to the Star will be to build high-speed rail from
www.thestar.com
February 19, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Lets GOOOOO!!!! (Or VIA....or whatever we are gonna call it...) national unity project, will reduce trade barriers and free up freight capacity...use Canadian steel and concrete...seems like a no brainer at this moment...get building!!!
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This is really, really, really good! I strongly identify with the sentiments expressed, and the conclusion that in a world of power blocs, the UK must choose Europe And not just the bits it likes. The UK must actively embrace the whole European political project, warts and all.@roterote.bsky.social
As promised to @nialloconghaile.bsky.social here are my thoughts on Brexit, Britain, MAGA, Munich and our joint future.
www.roterotemedia.com/roteroteblog...
www.roterotemedia.com/roteroteblog...
Zeitenwende for Britain — roterotemedia
On Britain's position in the world after JD Vance killed the Atlantic Charter.
www.roterotemedia.com
February 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
This is really, really, really good! I strongly identify with the sentiments expressed, and the conclusion that in a world of power blocs, the UK must choose Europe And not just the bits it likes. The UK must actively embrace the whole European political project, warts and all.@roterote.bsky.social
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Maybe I wasn’t clear about this. I wanted more egg and no plane crash, not many plane crash and no egg.
February 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Maybe I wasn’t clear about this. I wanted more egg and no plane crash, not many plane crash and no egg.
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If you think protesting is boomer cringe, I get it. So find something else to do that makes Tesla's brand toxic. Make art, leave bad reviews, use your imagination. Tesla's business is weak, and if we can make it weaker, the stock will fall and wipe out his fragile paper fortune. Every bit helps!
February 18, 2025 at 1:16 AM
If you think protesting is boomer cringe, I get it. So find something else to do that makes Tesla's brand toxic. Make art, leave bad reviews, use your imagination. Tesla's business is weak, and if we can make it weaker, the stock will fall and wipe out his fragile paper fortune. Every bit helps!
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“Wherever law ends, tyranny begins”
-John Locke
-John Locke
February 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
“Wherever law ends, tyranny begins”
-John Locke
-John Locke
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Possibly useful tip: the Trader Joe's precooked hardboiled eggs seem to be immune from the egg price hikes so far. The downside is that eating wet eggs from a bag makes you feel worse about yourself.
February 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Possibly useful tip: the Trader Joe's precooked hardboiled eggs seem to be immune from the egg price hikes so far. The downside is that eating wet eggs from a bag makes you feel worse about yourself.
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BREAKING: U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA PAUSED FOR 30 DAYS
February 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
BREAKING: U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA PAUSED FOR 30 DAYS