Brodie
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Looking to spread some yuletide cheer with my new song “Big Nick Christmas”
December 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Looking to spread some yuletide cheer with my new song “Big Nick Christmas”
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Carney really is a sack of shit who doesn't give a damn about the future.
UPDATE: Carney, Smith sign pipeline deal, open door to changing B.C. tanker ban
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Carney, Smith sign pipeline deal, open door to changing B.C. tanker ban
An agreement between Ottawa and Alberta that could clear the path for a new oil pipeline to the Pacific will also require a 75 per cent cut in methane emissions over the next decade, a source tells Th...
cheknews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Carney really is a sack of shit who doesn't give a damn about the future.
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This is craven and beyond contempt. There's no justification. Carney is using the perceived threats from the US to justify slashing commitments, checks, and balances as they pertain to environment, labour, and basically everything else.
This is a corporate power grab and an attack on everyone.
This is a corporate power grab and an attack on everyone.
Mark Carney drops Trudeau-era climate measures in energy deal with Alberta
Mark Carney drops Trudeau-era climate measures in energy deal with Alberta
rime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government is scrapping plans for a major national climate policy and immediately suspending another in Alberta alone, as part of a wide-ranging accord that softens
www.thestar.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
This is craven and beyond contempt. There's no justification. Carney is using the perceived threats from the US to justify slashing commitments, checks, and balances as they pertain to environment, labour, and basically everything else.
This is a corporate power grab and an attack on everyone.
This is a corporate power grab and an attack on everyone.
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Honored to be featured on the freshly-relaunched @aftermath.site with this new piece!
It's about AI and Fascism, and also the beloved Y2K-era teen comedy Mean Girls.
It's about AI and Fascism, and also the beloved Y2K-era teen comedy Mean Girls.
AI Is The Ultimate "Forced Meme"
There are few things in this world more insufferable than a rich person trying to force their shitty ideas on everyone else. And in 2025, there are very few things that feel more forced than “Generati...
aftermath.site
November 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Honored to be featured on the freshly-relaunched @aftermath.site with this new piece!
It's about AI and Fascism, and also the beloved Y2K-era teen comedy Mean Girls.
It's about AI and Fascism, and also the beloved Y2K-era teen comedy Mean Girls.
This awful crypto nerd is genuinely trying to harm this city. Please support @copevancouver.bsky.social and others in their fight to get Sim and the rest of the ABC out of city hall
NEW: Councillors and sources inside the City of Vancouver say the city's mayor, Ken Sim, will put forth a budget Wednesday that will eliminate the city's celebrated climate and sustainability department.
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:59 AM
This awful crypto nerd is genuinely trying to harm this city. Please support @copevancouver.bsky.social and others in their fight to get Sim and the rest of the ABC out of city hall
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Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
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Could have increased taxation on the rich but instead, he chose to sunset important programs and dump millions and millions into AI - a piece of tech that we're all expecting to bust any minute.
The way Carney's budget has tanked morale in the city of Ottawa is a sight to behold, let me tell ya!
The way Carney's budget has tanked morale in the city of Ottawa is a sight to behold, let me tell ya!
Here's what each federal department plans to cut under Budget 2025 | CBC News
Tuesday's federal budget offers a glimpse into how dozens of government departments plan to rein in spending following this summer's comprehensive expenditure review. Here's a department-by-departmen...
www.cbc.ca
November 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Could have increased taxation on the rich but instead, he chose to sunset important programs and dump millions and millions into AI - a piece of tech that we're all expecting to bust any minute.
The way Carney's budget has tanked morale in the city of Ottawa is a sight to behold, let me tell ya!
The way Carney's budget has tanked morale in the city of Ottawa is a sight to behold, let me tell ya!
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Traveling the world on behalf of wealthy corporations while tabling legislation to expand government surveillance and control at home. This guy really can do it all
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/st...
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/st...
Carney’s Bills Explained: C-2, C-12, C-8, and C-9
In one of his first orders of business, Prime Minister Carney introduced Bill C-2, also called the Strong Borders Act. Many parts of this Bill have little or nothing to do with the border at all.
www.greenpeace.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Traveling the world on behalf of wealthy corporations while tabling legislation to expand government surveillance and control at home. This guy really can do it all
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/st...
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/st...
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I was hoping to get this story out earlier BUT
Today Premier Eby said passing Bill 31 is "non-negotiable."
"I would stake our government on it," he told reporters
If you want to know more about what's so important Eby is willing to call an elxn if he can't get it done, maybe read this #bcpoli
Today Premier Eby said passing Bill 31 is "non-negotiable."
"I would stake our government on it," he told reporters
If you want to know more about what's so important Eby is willing to call an elxn if he can't get it done, maybe read this #bcpoli
Who should pay to electrify mining and LNG? That’s the billion dollar question the B.C. government has yet to answer, experts say. New from @sobittersosweet.bsky.social #bcpoli thenarwhal.ca/bill-31-bc-e...
Bill 31: B.C. wants to power megaprojects. Experts have questions | The Narwhal
The B.C. government wants to make it cheaper and easier to connect resource industries to the BC Hydro grid. Critics say it may not deliver on promised benefits
thenarwhal.ca
October 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I was hoping to get this story out earlier BUT
Today Premier Eby said passing Bill 31 is "non-negotiable."
"I would stake our government on it," he told reporters
If you want to know more about what's so important Eby is willing to call an elxn if he can't get it done, maybe read this #bcpoli
Today Premier Eby said passing Bill 31 is "non-negotiable."
"I would stake our government on it," he told reporters
If you want to know more about what's so important Eby is willing to call an elxn if he can't get it done, maybe read this #bcpoli
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these guys have been clearly, openly warning you about a bubble (they created) that's going to cause mass economic upheaval next year
they're getting lean not because AI is so great, they're getting lean because they know the check is coming due for their bad choices across AI and authoritarianism
they're getting lean not because AI is so great, they're getting lean because they know the check is coming due for their bad choices across AI and authoritarianism
October 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
these guys have been clearly, openly warning you about a bubble (they created) that's going to cause mass economic upheaval next year
they're getting lean not because AI is so great, they're getting lean because they know the check is coming due for their bad choices across AI and authoritarianism
they're getting lean not because AI is so great, they're getting lean because they know the check is coming due for their bad choices across AI and authoritarianism
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This sure looks like a way of pushing staff to quit
Remember, the city is also quietly offering "voluntary separation packages" with unspecified incentives as the mayor demands 0% property tax increase
More great work by my friend @isabellazavarise.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Remember, the city is also quietly offering "voluntary separation packages" with unspecified incentives as the mayor demands 0% property tax increase
More great work by my friend @isabellazavarise.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
City of Vancouver mandates staff to return to office 5 days per week
Come Jan.1, exempt or non-unionized staff at the City of Vancouver will have to work in-office five days a week, according to an email from the city manager.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
This sure looks like a way of pushing staff to quit
Remember, the city is also quietly offering "voluntary separation packages" with unspecified incentives as the mayor demands 0% property tax increase
More great work by my friend @isabellazavarise.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Remember, the city is also quietly offering "voluntary separation packages" with unspecified incentives as the mayor demands 0% property tax increase
More great work by my friend @isabellazavarise.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Joel Quenneville's return to Chicago last night might be the final time that the Brad Aldrich story is at the forefront of the hockey world's minds.
But we should never forget what we're moving on from.
My column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
But we should never forget what we're moving on from.
My column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
October 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Joel Quenneville's return to Chicago last night might be the final time that the Brad Aldrich story is at the forefront of the hockey world's minds.
But we should never forget what we're moving on from.
My column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
But we should never forget what we're moving on from.
My column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
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in the annals of silicon valley startup pivots, "ok, fine, you can fuck the superintelligence" is one of the very funniest
ALTMAN, 10 months ago: "I'm proud that we don't do sexbots to juice profits."
www.reddit.com/r/artificial...
www.reddit.com/r/artificial...
From the artificial community on Reddit: Sam Altman, 10 months ago: I'm proud that we don't do sexbots to juice profits
Explore this post and more from the artificial community
www.reddit.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM
in the annals of silicon valley startup pivots, "ok, fine, you can fuck the superintelligence" is one of the very funniest
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To Carney, "Elbows up" means buying American jets, building a pipeline to sell our oil to the US, joining a US missile defence system, opening our markets to more American dairy, and kissing the American president's ass at every opportunity.
This is what you voted for, is it?
This is what you voted for, is it?
October 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
To Carney, "Elbows up" means buying American jets, building a pipeline to sell our oil to the US, joining a US missile defence system, opening our markets to more American dairy, and kissing the American president's ass at every opportunity.
This is what you voted for, is it?
This is what you voted for, is it?
For what little it’s worth, I took a few minutes to try and tell the government how stupid and harmful this all is (and you can too).
Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership
Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025
Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...
ised-isde.canada.ca
October 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
For what little it’s worth, I took a few minutes to try and tell the government how stupid and harmful this all is (and you can too).
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ye see this shits not inevitable never give up in advance
Microsoft has withdrawn its proposal for a data center in a Milwaukee suburbs after community pushback.
After opposition from area residents and elected officials the 244 acre Caledonia project will not proceed.
After opposition from area residents and elected officials the 244 acre Caledonia project will not proceed.
Microsoft drops Caledonia data center after facing opposition. Company looking for new site
Outcry from residents and elected officials caused Microsoft to drop the Caledonia plan. But the company is seeking an alternative site.
www.jsonline.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
ye see this shits not inevitable never give up in advance
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Mskwaasin Agnew (Dene/Cree, Salt River First Nation) was among the humanitarians on board Conscience that was illegally boarded by Israel in international waters.
We are asking everyone to contact the Canadian Government (email addresses & phone numbers on the poster)
#EyesOnGaza #EndGazaBlockade
We are asking everyone to contact the Canadian Government (email addresses & phone numbers on the poster)
#EyesOnGaza #EndGazaBlockade
October 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Mskwaasin Agnew (Dene/Cree, Salt River First Nation) was among the humanitarians on board Conscience that was illegally boarded by Israel in international waters.
We are asking everyone to contact the Canadian Government (email addresses & phone numbers on the poster)
#EyesOnGaza #EndGazaBlockade
We are asking everyone to contact the Canadian Government (email addresses & phone numbers on the poster)
#EyesOnGaza #EndGazaBlockade
Once again begging the NDP (along with the Liberals) to ponder the question “if this is how you treat labour, why should anyone bother to vote for you?”. Conservative Lite yet again invalidating its reason for existence.
The BC General Employees’ Union has been escalating its job action over the past five weeks and as of Friday had more than 17,000 members on strike or taking other job action, about half of the number who work for the core government.
Andrew MacLeod reports. #bclab
Andrew MacLeod reports. #bclab
Labour Rally Challenges 'Out of Touch' Government | The Tyee
Supporters protest at the legislature as a BCGEU strike heads towards a sixth week.
thetyee.ca
October 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Once again begging the NDP (along with the Liberals) to ponder the question “if this is how you treat labour, why should anyone bother to vote for you?”. Conservative Lite yet again invalidating its reason for existence.
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The elimination of USAID is a moral atrocity and all involved made a choice to enable, and then lie about, ending the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in the world.
October 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The elimination of USAID is a moral atrocity and all involved made a choice to enable, and then lie about, ending the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in the world.
“Elbows up”, right??? I don’t think anyone voted for Carney thinking he was going to be great, but most voters specifically voted AGAINST this sort of debasement and humiliation.
"You are a transformative president" -- I regret to inform you that Mark Carney is kissing Trump's ass
October 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
“Elbows up”, right??? I don’t think anyone voted for Carney thinking he was going to be great, but most voters specifically voted AGAINST this sort of debasement and humiliation.
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So Hulk Hogan, why are you a great candidate for the Administrative Assistant position?
Hulk Hogan:
Hulk Hogan:
October 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
So Hulk Hogan, why are you a great candidate for the Administrative Assistant position?
Hulk Hogan:
Hulk Hogan:
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Jordan Peterson has somehow come down with a crippling combination of consumption, Dutch elm disease, "wandering scrotum" and zebra mussels. He is being shipped via barge to a "health palace" in Macedonia where he will be submerged in Windex
August 15, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Jordan Peterson has somehow come down with a crippling combination of consumption, Dutch elm disease, "wandering scrotum" and zebra mussels. He is being shipped via barge to a "health palace" in Macedonia where he will be submerged in Windex
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he's trying to make a distinction between "trump is a fascist" and "the u.s. is fascist now" and there's something to that, but you'll never see a bright line in real life (and plenty of fascist stuff is happening, just w/ insufficient state capacity) so it's not a particularly worthwhile argument
October 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
he's trying to make a distinction between "trump is a fascist" and "the u.s. is fascist now" and there's something to that, but you'll never see a bright line in real life (and plenty of fascist stuff is happening, just w/ insufficient state capacity) so it's not a particularly worthwhile argument
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How to Turn Off AI Tools Like Gemini, Apple Intelligence, Copilot, and More - Consumer Reports
AI features are crowding into Google search, Gmail, iPhones, Windows laptops, and other products. If you're suffering from AI overload, these settings can help.
www.consumerreports.org
October 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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it’s really good when “technology of the future” treats you leaving as if you were leaving a cult
October 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
it’s really good when “technology of the future” treats you leaving as if you were leaving a cult