Mike
@athlone-laoch.bsky.social
I’m a married father of two. I’m from Toronto Canada and live in the suburbs west of the city. I like sports of all kinds. I have worked for 40 years in the labour movement and care about social justice issues I’m a proud Canadian 🇨🇦. I support Ukraine 🇺🇦.
You were saying? Let’s go Jays!
October 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
You were saying? Let’s go Jays!
I heard Ken Burns a well known documentary producer of American history give the following great advice during an interview. It is worth repeating in current uncertain times!
1. ‘Whatever you are going through it will pass. 2. If you need help just ask someone 3. Be kind to others.’ Common decency.
1. ‘Whatever you are going through it will pass. 2. If you need help just ask someone 3. Be kind to others.’ Common decency.
October 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I heard Ken Burns a well known documentary producer of American history give the following great advice during an interview. It is worth repeating in current uncertain times!
1. ‘Whatever you are going through it will pass. 2. If you need help just ask someone 3. Be kind to others.’ Common decency.
1. ‘Whatever you are going through it will pass. 2. If you need help just ask someone 3. Be kind to others.’ Common decency.
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You cannot make a deal with a criminal who changes his mind every day. We Canadians have had enough. Nothing will change until he and his regime are dragged out of office. Until then, we need to walk away.
August 1, 2025 at 5:26 AM
You cannot make a deal with a criminal who changes his mind every day. We Canadians have had enough. Nothing will change until he and his regime are dragged out of office. Until then, we need to walk away.
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Things I don't like file:
- Police assn cozying up to a political party
- Leaders who lose their riding bribing a winning candidate to step down and hand over their seat.
- Losing parties questioning the integrity of an election
- Premiers talking separation right after their side loses federally.
- Police assn cozying up to a political party
- Leaders who lose their riding bribing a winning candidate to step down and hand over their seat.
- Losing parties questioning the integrity of an election
- Premiers talking separation right after their side loses federally.
April 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Things I don't like file:
- Police assn cozying up to a political party
- Leaders who lose their riding bribing a winning candidate to step down and hand over their seat.
- Losing parties questioning the integrity of an election
- Premiers talking separation right after their side loses federally.
- Police assn cozying up to a political party
- Leaders who lose their riding bribing a winning candidate to step down and hand over their seat.
- Losing parties questioning the integrity of an election
- Premiers talking separation right after their side loses federally.
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If you can, get someone you know who plans to vote for PP, to watch just 2-3 minutes of this. Then ask if they can envision PP answering these potent Qs. Fair warning, once you start you get hooked on seeing a politician give honest & in depth answers. Watch it!
#canpoli
#neverpoilievre
#canpoli
#neverpoilievre
April 23, 2025 at 1:56 AM
If you can, get someone you know who plans to vote for PP, to watch just 2-3 minutes of this. Then ask if they can envision PP answering these potent Qs. Fair warning, once you start you get hooked on seeing a politician give honest & in depth answers. Watch it!
#canpoli
#neverpoilievre
#canpoli
#neverpoilievre
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One thing I really appreciate about Mark Carney vs. the other candidates is that he answers the question. Bonus points for adding detail and speaking to us like we're all adults. Respect 🇨🇦
#cdnpoli #TeamCarney #CanadaVotes
#cdnpoli #TeamCarney #CanadaVotes
April 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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75% of our defence spending goes to US
Now that doesn’t make a lot of sense if we’re at an arms length relationship. Canadian PM Mark Carney.
#cdnpoli
youtube.com/watch?v=V11q...
Now that doesn’t make a lot of sense if we’re at an arms length relationship. Canadian PM Mark Carney.
#cdnpoli
youtube.com/watch?v=V11q...
Canada’s Role in a Shifting Global Order — with Mark Carney | Prof G Conversations
YouTube video by The Prof G Pod – Scott Galloway
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April 20, 2025 at 4:04 AM
75% of our defence spending goes to US
Now that doesn’t make a lot of sense if we’re at an arms length relationship. Canadian PM Mark Carney.
#cdnpoli
youtube.com/watch?v=V11q...
Now that doesn’t make a lot of sense if we’re at an arms length relationship. Canadian PM Mark Carney.
#cdnpoli
youtube.com/watch?v=V11q...
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It’s time to build a Canada you can afford.
My government will make Canada the world’s leading energy superpower, build homes at a pace not seen since WWII, and train thousands more skilled trades workers.
My government will make Canada the world’s leading energy superpower, build homes at a pace not seen since WWII, and train thousands more skilled trades workers.
April 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It’s time to build a Canada you can afford.
My government will make Canada the world’s leading energy superpower, build homes at a pace not seen since WWII, and train thousands more skilled trades workers.
My government will make Canada the world’s leading energy superpower, build homes at a pace not seen since WWII, and train thousands more skilled trades workers.
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Mark Carney wishes you and your loved ones a very happy Easter.
April 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Mark Carney wishes you and your loved ones a very happy Easter.
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Good morning my Wonderful Bluesky Friends! It's looking like record numbers are showing up to early voting stations across Canada. Canadians will always be the first on the front lines in the war on Facisim, and we will never back down.
Let's Do This! 🇨🇦❤️💙❤️🇨🇦
Let's Do This! 🇨🇦❤️💙❤️🇨🇦
April 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Good morning my Wonderful Bluesky Friends! It's looking like record numbers are showing up to early voting stations across Canada. Canadians will always be the first on the front lines in the war on Facisim, and we will never back down.
Let's Do This! 🇨🇦❤️💙❤️🇨🇦
Let's Do This! 🇨🇦❤️💙❤️🇨🇦
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Prime Minister Mark Carney 🇨🇦 -
Thank you to the Carpenters’ Regional Council for your endorsement — & for everything you do to build this country.
Together, we’re going to train thousands more apprentices and build nation-building projects. It’ll be a great time for a career in the trades. #cdnpoli
Thank you to the Carpenters’ Regional Council for your endorsement — & for everything you do to build this country.
Together, we’re going to train thousands more apprentices and build nation-building projects. It’ll be a great time for a career in the trades. #cdnpoli
April 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney 🇨🇦 -
Thank you to the Carpenters’ Regional Council for your endorsement — & for everything you do to build this country.
Together, we’re going to train thousands more apprentices and build nation-building projects. It’ll be a great time for a career in the trades. #cdnpoli
Thank you to the Carpenters’ Regional Council for your endorsement — & for everything you do to build this country.
Together, we’re going to train thousands more apprentices and build nation-building projects. It’ll be a great time for a career in the trades. #cdnpoli
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THIS! Is the type of BS that is so laughable.Carney answers hard questions? Notice how he takes a LOT of questions?
“This is Canada. There’s certain parties that just import their slogans and their policies from America. But let’s not import that nonsense into Canada.” BOOM SHAKALAKA 💥
#canada #usa
“This is Canada. There’s certain parties that just import their slogans and their policies from America. But let’s not import that nonsense into Canada.” BOOM SHAKALAKA 💥
#canada #usa
April 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I can’t understand why Conservative leader Pierre Pollivierre continues to refuse to get security clearance. If our security establishment is aware of a problem surrounding Mr. Pollivierre then they must let the Canadian public know about it . Media ask questions!
March 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I can’t understand why Conservative leader Pierre Pollivierre continues to refuse to get security clearance. If our security establishment is aware of a problem surrounding Mr. Pollivierre then they must let the Canadian public know about it . Media ask questions!
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"While she preaches patience and even-handedness with Trump, Smith continues to scream “fire” in a crowded theatre whenever it suits her, placating the U.S. president and excoriating the Canadian government." @thestar.com
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Star Editorial Board: Danielle Smith undermines the national interest
While Smith preaches patience and even-handedness with Trump, she continues to scream “fire” in a crowded theatre whenever it suits her, placating the U.S. president and excoriating the Canadian gover...
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March 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
"While she preaches patience and even-handedness with Trump, Smith continues to scream “fire” in a crowded theatre whenever it suits her, placating the U.S. president and excoriating the Canadian government." @thestar.com
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Danielle Smith is not pushing back on American economic warfare. She’s asking a foreign power to interfere with our democratic process—for political gain.
• Tariffs hurt Canadians.
• Election interference undermines democracy.
• This is collusion with a hostile foreign agenda
#arrestSmith4treason
• Tariffs hurt Canadians.
• Election interference undermines democracy.
• This is collusion with a hostile foreign agenda
#arrestSmith4treason
March 23, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Danielle Smith is not pushing back on American economic warfare. She’s asking a foreign power to interfere with our democratic process—for political gain.
• Tariffs hurt Canadians.
• Election interference undermines democracy.
• This is collusion with a hostile foreign agenda
#arrestSmith4treason
• Tariffs hurt Canadians.
• Election interference undermines democracy.
• This is collusion with a hostile foreign agenda
#arrestSmith4treason
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Canada!
March 17, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Canada!
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When the tariffs hit, I hope Canadians remember the U.S. lawmakers who looked the other way on this and offered no pushback.
The literal greatest ally in United States history, at least from my perspective, the country behind Operation Yellow Ribbon for 9/11.
And here we are. Unconscionable.
The literal greatest ally in United States history, at least from my perspective, the country behind Operation Yellow Ribbon for 9/11.
And here we are. Unconscionable.
March 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
When the tariffs hit, I hope Canadians remember the U.S. lawmakers who looked the other way on this and offered no pushback.
The literal greatest ally in United States history, at least from my perspective, the country behind Operation Yellow Ribbon for 9/11.
And here we are. Unconscionable.
The literal greatest ally in United States history, at least from my perspective, the country behind Operation Yellow Ribbon for 9/11.
And here we are. Unconscionable.
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These tariffs are an unjustified, direct attack on Canadian workers, families, and businesses. (1/4)
March 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
These tariffs are an unjustified, direct attack on Canadian workers, families, and businesses. (1/4)