Chris Gillies
@gilchr.bsky.social
Winnipeg ex-musician; tired, retired, and getting tireder
Is faith a vice or a virtue?
A person's answer to this question tells you everything you need to know about them.
Is faith a vice or a virtue?
A person's answer to this question tells you everything you need to know about them.
I have occasionally been asked for my definition of political "Right" versus "Left". In a gross oversimplification, I distill it to Right=Me, Left=We.
I can't help but notice that Rightists tend to be self-obsessed while Leftists tend to be empathetic. (apologies for restating the obvious)
I can't help but notice that Rightists tend to be self-obsessed while Leftists tend to be empathetic. (apologies for restating the obvious)
March 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I have occasionally been asked for my definition of political "Right" versus "Left". In a gross oversimplification, I distill it to Right=Me, Left=We.
I can't help but notice that Rightists tend to be self-obsessed while Leftists tend to be empathetic. (apologies for restating the obvious)
I can't help but notice that Rightists tend to be self-obsessed while Leftists tend to be empathetic. (apologies for restating the obvious)
What are we going to do when Charlie retires? The only other MP willing and/or able to stand up to Trump is Elizabeth May.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELGR...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELGR...
Charlie Angus Message to Trump: We Won't Kiss the Gangster Ring
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
www.youtube.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
What are we going to do when Charlie retires? The only other MP willing and/or able to stand up to Trump is Elizabeth May.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELGR...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELGR...
I suspect it's pretty much over for the USA. The best we can do is try to isolate ourselves from the Russia/USA axis of influence as quickly as possible.
We're extras in a Bond movie. 🤣
techcrunch.com/2025/01/31/e...
We're extras in a Bond movie. 🤣
techcrunch.com/2025/01/31/e...
Elon Musk is reportedly taking control of the inner workings of US government agencies | TechCrunch
People working for, or with, Elon Musk are reportedly taking over the inner workings of multiple government agencies, including the Office of Personnel
techcrunch.com
February 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I suspect it's pretty much over for the USA. The best we can do is try to isolate ourselves from the Russia/USA axis of influence as quickly as possible.
We're extras in a Bond movie. 🤣
techcrunch.com/2025/01/31/e...
We're extras in a Bond movie. 🤣
techcrunch.com/2025/01/31/e...
To the indolent, watching a football playoff has the same emotional impact as watching a putsch on TikTok, or watching humanity dance with extinction.
All is to amuse. Enjoy the show on the way down.
thetyee.ca/Culture/2024...
All is to amuse. Enjoy the show on the way down.
thetyee.ca/Culture/2024...
‘Disaster Nationalism’ Sets Democracy in Its Sights | The Tyee
A new book outlines how we’ve taken the first steps towards fascism.
thetyee.ca
December 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM
To the indolent, watching a football playoff has the same emotional impact as watching a putsch on TikTok, or watching humanity dance with extinction.
All is to amuse. Enjoy the show on the way down.
thetyee.ca/Culture/2024...
All is to amuse. Enjoy the show on the way down.
thetyee.ca/Culture/2024...
Reposted by Chris Gillies
Trump insults Canada because he thinks he can push us around. Unfortunately the Conservatives are using Parliament to amplify Trump's disinformation in order to score points.
We need to stand up for Canadian values in a dark time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0SA...
We need to stand up for Canadian values in a dark time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0SA...
Charlie Angus on Standing Up to Trump and Poilievre's Disinformation
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Trump insults Canada because he thinks he can push us around. Unfortunately the Conservatives are using Parliament to amplify Trump's disinformation in order to score points.
We need to stand up for Canadian values in a dark time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0SA...
We need to stand up for Canadian values in a dark time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0SA...
Yankistan has apparently misplaced its democracy.
I guess it's our turn next year... (?).
youtu.be/VHPL4QYw0QQ
I guess it's our turn next year... (?).
youtu.be/VHPL4QYw0QQ
Charlie Angus on State of Democracy In a Beavis/Butthead Parliament
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
youtu.be
December 6, 2024 at 5:31 AM
Yankistan has apparently misplaced its democracy.
I guess it's our turn next year... (?).
youtu.be/VHPL4QYw0QQ
I guess it's our turn next year... (?).
youtu.be/VHPL4QYw0QQ
Poilievre's Free Ride to Power Has to Stop via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
December 5, 2024 at 2:59 AM
Poilievre's Free Ride to Power Has to Stop via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...