@givemesanity.bsky.social
Retired paralegal. Proud Canadian.
"Canada has the potential to become its own best customer." PM Carney, 2025-07-16
Protect PUBLIC education to protect our democracies.
“They can do anything you can’t stop them from doing”
"Canada has the potential to become its own best customer." PM Carney, 2025-07-16
Protect PUBLIC education to protect our democracies.
“They can do anything you can’t stop them from doing”
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If you’re a journalist who’s still on Twitter, from now on in your writing you have to replace “the American people want” with “troll bots in Eastern Europe demand”
Being there makes your judgment suspect. I don’t care how savvy you think you are, you’re marinating in a disinformation campaign.
Being there makes your judgment suspect. I don’t care how savvy you think you are, you’re marinating in a disinformation campaign.
November 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
If you’re a journalist who’s still on Twitter, from now on in your writing you have to replace “the American people want” with “troll bots in Eastern Europe demand”
Being there makes your judgment suspect. I don’t care how savvy you think you are, you’re marinating in a disinformation campaign.
Being there makes your judgment suspect. I don’t care how savvy you think you are, you’re marinating in a disinformation campaign.
Thank you PM Carney for being our Prime Minister in these dangerous times.
We remember not to glorify war but to acknowledge and remember why we have to be ‘on guard’ to prevent war while honouring those who fought for what is right in the past.
We remember not to glorify war but to acknowledge and remember why we have to be ‘on guard’ to prevent war while honouring those who fought for what is right in the past.
![Collage of postcards from a WWI vet, who had lied about his age in order to sign up. Postcard in upper right reads in part: “Our brigade were the first ones in here [Mons, Belgium] the early morning of November 11th (the day the armistice was signed) and had a great reception … the battalion organized a dance last night and a good number of ladies attended. I never thought when I was in Edmonton that I would ever be waltzing and two stepping in Mons. I’ll be back in Edmonton before very long. Best wishes for a Merry Xmas for all.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mkn3rqotwgciaux3modsfrnz/bafkreigrmtue6srezjrndfxuiiowavmzgnbtg4ilbamyajoki5bfwdqwwy@jpeg)
November 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Thank you PM Carney for being our Prime Minister in these dangerous times.
We remember not to glorify war but to acknowledge and remember why we have to be ‘on guard’ to prevent war while honouring those who fought for what is right in the past.
We remember not to glorify war but to acknowledge and remember why we have to be ‘on guard’ to prevent war while honouring those who fought for what is right in the past.
This is good to see.
Kudos to all those who made the effort to show up.
Defending public education is one of the most important things we can do.
Kudos to all those who made the effort to show up.
Defending public education is one of the most important things we can do.
One of the largest rallies in Alberta's history.
25,000+ people. One message:
We stand for public education.
25,000+ people. One message:
We stand for public education.
October 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This is good to see.
Kudos to all those who made the effort to show up.
Defending public education is one of the most important things we can do.
Kudos to all those who made the effort to show up.
Defending public education is one of the most important things we can do.
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omg!
"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...
"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...
"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
October 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
omg!
"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...
"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...
"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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President Macron:
“We were very naive to leave our public space to social media networks controlled by US or Chinese companies that don’t share our interests and not interested in survival of our democracies.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MggN...
“We were very naive to leave our public space to social media networks controlled by US or Chinese companies that don’t share our interests and not interested in survival of our democracies.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MggN...
French President Macron Speaks at German Unity Day Ceremony | WION LIVE
YouTube video by WION
www.youtube.com
October 4, 2025 at 3:59 AM
President Macron:
“We were very naive to leave our public space to social media networks controlled by US or Chinese companies that don’t share our interests and not interested in survival of our democracies.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MggN...
“We were very naive to leave our public space to social media networks controlled by US or Chinese companies that don’t share our interests and not interested in survival of our democracies.”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MggN...
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Same guy who declared bankruptcy 6 times shut down the U.S. government 4 times in 5 years of being President. They wanted him to run the government like his businesses and that’s exactly what he’s doing.
October 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Same guy who declared bankruptcy 6 times shut down the U.S. government 4 times in 5 years of being President. They wanted him to run the government like his businesses and that’s exactly what he’s doing.
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Let us in. Hold ICE accountable. Tear down the fence.
This is what we are demanding from the Broadview ICE facility, and nothing less.
Our leaders can decide whether they stand with the people or with ICE. There is no middle ground.
This is what we are demanding from the Broadview ICE facility, and nothing less.
Our leaders can decide whether they stand with the people or with ICE. There is no middle ground.
October 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Let us in. Hold ICE accountable. Tear down the fence.
This is what we are demanding from the Broadview ICE facility, and nothing less.
Our leaders can decide whether they stand with the people or with ICE. There is no middle ground.
This is what we are demanding from the Broadview ICE facility, and nothing less.
Our leaders can decide whether they stand with the people or with ICE. There is no middle ground.
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For those of us 🇨🇦 who were miffed by Republicans complaint to Canada over wildfire smoke, this is a great response by Tod Maffin. (In case you missed it, see linked post for the original story.)
Canada’s forests burned, and somehow it’s America’s personal tragedy. Here’s our sarcastically sincere national apology.
✅ My newsletter and links → https://beacons.ai/todmaffin
✅ My newsletter and links → https://beacons.ai/todmaffin
July 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
For those of us 🇨🇦 who were miffed by Republicans complaint to Canada over wildfire smoke, this is a great response by Tod Maffin. (In case you missed it, see linked post for the original story.)
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1. @abenewman.bsky.social and I have a new piece in @wired.com on the enshittification of American power. It repurposes arguments from our book, Underground Empire amzn.to/3PbIyqX , and Cory Doctorow's idea of enshittification to explain how the Trump administration is trying to remake the world.
The Enshittification of American Power
First Google and Facebook, then the world. Under Trump 2.0, US statecraft is starting to mimic the worst tendencies of Big Tech.
www.wired.com
July 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
1. @abenewman.bsky.social and I have a new piece in @wired.com on the enshittification of American power. It repurposes arguments from our book, Underground Empire amzn.to/3PbIyqX , and Cory Doctorow's idea of enshittification to explain how the Trump administration is trying to remake the world.
This is an excellent article, and the word enshittification (or crapification) is also marvellous.
I hope 🇨🇦 Canadian readers will appreciate having Mark Carney as PM right now, and credit him for being smart enough to acknowledge and confront the reality so well described in this article. (1 of 4)
I hope 🇨🇦 Canadian readers will appreciate having Mark Carney as PM right now, and credit him for being smart enough to acknowledge and confront the reality so well described in this article. (1 of 4)
1. @abenewman.bsky.social and I have a new piece in @wired.com on the enshittification of American power. It repurposes arguments from our book, Underground Empire amzn.to/3PbIyqX , and Cory Doctorow's idea of enshittification to explain how the Trump administration is trying to remake the world.
The Enshittification of American Power
First Google and Facebook, then the world. Under Trump 2.0, US statecraft is starting to mimic the worst tendencies of Big Tech.
www.wired.com
July 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This is an excellent article, and the word enshittification (or crapification) is also marvellous.
I hope 🇨🇦 Canadian readers will appreciate having Mark Carney as PM right now, and credit him for being smart enough to acknowledge and confront the reality so well described in this article. (1 of 4)
I hope 🇨🇦 Canadian readers will appreciate having Mark Carney as PM right now, and credit him for being smart enough to acknowledge and confront the reality so well described in this article. (1 of 4)
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Everyone’s mad that we backed down on the tech tax. But here’s why this might be the smartest move we’ve made.
June 30, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Everyone’s mad that we backed down on the tech tax. But here’s why this might be the smartest move we’ve made.
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Everyone has their issues of what’s most important to them. As such, it’s impossible to please everyone, all the time, but Carney is laser focused on helping strengthen Canada for all Canadians.
June 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Everyone has their issues of what’s most important to them. As such, it’s impossible to please everyone, all the time, but Carney is laser focused on helping strengthen Canada for all Canadians.
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The One Canadian Economy Act has received Royal Assent.
With it, we’ll break down more barriers to internal trade and build big things faster across the country.
Thanks to all the Members of Parliament and Senators — from all parties — who got this done, together.
With it, we’ll break down more barriers to internal trade and build big things faster across the country.
Thanks to all the Members of Parliament and Senators — from all parties — who got this done, together.
June 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The One Canadian Economy Act has received Royal Assent.
With it, we’ll break down more barriers to internal trade and build big things faster across the country.
Thanks to all the Members of Parliament and Senators — from all parties — who got this done, together.
With it, we’ll break down more barriers to internal trade and build big things faster across the country.
Thanks to all the Members of Parliament and Senators — from all parties — who got this done, together.
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Albertans should ask the Premier why she is wasting public dollars on this separatist pet project when there are so many pressing issues that need to be dealt with.
Read my full statement regarding the 'Alberta Next' panel surveys below:
Read my full statement regarding the 'Alberta Next' panel surveys below:
June 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Albertans should ask the Premier why she is wasting public dollars on this separatist pet project when there are so many pressing issues that need to be dealt with.
Read my full statement regarding the 'Alberta Next' panel surveys below:
Read my full statement regarding the 'Alberta Next' panel surveys below:
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Alberta’s New Democrats have a plan for a better future that will deliver:
✅ Good jobs right here at home
✅ Respect for unions and safety for workers
✅ An affordable quality of life
✅ Free and accessible healthcare
✅ Clean air and clean water
#BetterisPossible youtu.be/PLQTyp9uPPY
✅ Good jobs right here at home
✅ Respect for unions and safety for workers
✅ An affordable quality of life
✅ Free and accessible healthcare
✅ Clean air and clean water
#BetterisPossible youtu.be/PLQTyp9uPPY
Alberta's New Democrats are ready to deliver our plan for a better province
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
youtu.be
June 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Alberta’s New Democrats have a plan for a better future that will deliver:
✅ Good jobs right here at home
✅ Respect for unions and safety for workers
✅ An affordable quality of life
✅ Free and accessible healthcare
✅ Clean air and clean water
#BetterisPossible youtu.be/PLQTyp9uPPY
✅ Good jobs right here at home
✅ Respect for unions and safety for workers
✅ An affordable quality of life
✅ Free and accessible healthcare
✅ Clean air and clean water
#BetterisPossible youtu.be/PLQTyp9uPPY
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9/ But there is no comparison anywhere on the left with MAGA's regular legitimization of violence in our politics. There is a straight line from Jan 6 to the pardons to the assault on Sen. Padilla to Minnesota.
A democracy cannot function when one faction embraces violence.
A democracy cannot function when one faction embraces violence.
June 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
9/ But there is no comparison anywhere on the left with MAGA's regular legitimization of violence in our politics. There is a straight line from Jan 6 to the pardons to the assault on Sen. Padilla to Minnesota.
A democracy cannot function when one faction embraces violence.
A democracy cannot function when one faction embraces violence.
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4/ And we cannot discount the impact of MAGA's fetishization of guns. MAGA celebrates the tools of mass shooters and assassins - assault rifles, machine guns, silencers and high capacity magazines. MAGA doesn't treat firearms with respect - it celebrates their killing power.
June 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
4/ And we cannot discount the impact of MAGA's fetishization of guns. MAGA celebrates the tools of mass shooters and assassins - assault rifles, machine guns, silencers and high capacity magazines. MAGA doesn't treat firearms with respect - it celebrates their killing power.
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2/ For the last five years, MAGA has been bathed in political violence.
Most importantly, MAGA's celebration of January 6th and Trump's decision to pardon ALL the Jan 6 rioters - including the most violent - became a clear endorsement of violence committed in his name.
Most importantly, MAGA's celebration of January 6th and Trump's decision to pardon ALL the Jan 6 rioters - including the most violent - became a clear endorsement of violence committed in his name.
June 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
2/ For the last five years, MAGA has been bathed in political violence.
Most importantly, MAGA's celebration of January 6th and Trump's decision to pardon ALL the Jan 6 rioters - including the most violent - became a clear endorsement of violence committed in his name.
Most importantly, MAGA's celebration of January 6th and Trump's decision to pardon ALL the Jan 6 rioters - including the most violent - became a clear endorsement of violence committed in his name.
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3/ But it didn't start with January 6th. Trump regularly threatened protesters at his rallies with violence. He cozied up to brutal dictators abroad who used violence to maintain political control.
There was no comparison in Democratic messaging.
There was no comparison in Democratic messaging.
June 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
3/ But it didn't start with January 6th. Trump regularly threatened protesters at his rallies with violence. He cozied up to brutal dictators abroad who used violence to maintain political control.
There was no comparison in Democratic messaging.
There was no comparison in Democratic messaging.
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The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA's legitimization of political violence?
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
June 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA's legitimization of political violence?
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
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Canada’s new government will Rebuild, Reinvest, and Rearm the Canadian Armed Forces — ensuring our nation is strong at home and abroad.
Our plan to defend Canada’s security and sovereignty: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
Our plan to defend Canada’s security and sovereignty: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
Canada’s new government is rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that Canada’s new government is rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces.
www.pm.gc.ca
June 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Canada’s new government will Rebuild, Reinvest, and Rearm the Canadian Armed Forces — ensuring our nation is strong at home and abroad.
Our plan to defend Canada’s security and sovereignty: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
Our plan to defend Canada’s security and sovereignty: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
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Trump has appointed the same man, Steve Witkoff, as the U.S. envoy for peace talks involving Ukraine/Russia, Israel/Hamas and Israel/Iran. It would test the powers even of a veteran diplomat--a Henry Kissinger or Philip Habib--to conduct three disparate sets of negotiations at once.
bit.ly/45jFrXL
bit.ly/45jFrXL
Opinion | Israel’s attack on Iran underscores Trump’s failures as a peacemaker
The president is no warmonger, but his clumsy attempts at making peace keep coming up empty.
bit.ly
June 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Trump has appointed the same man, Steve Witkoff, as the U.S. envoy for peace talks involving Ukraine/Russia, Israel/Hamas and Israel/Iran. It would test the powers even of a veteran diplomat--a Henry Kissinger or Philip Habib--to conduct three disparate sets of negotiations at once.
bit.ly/45jFrXL
bit.ly/45jFrXL
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When you upload the tax bill to ChatGPT and ask for a summary…
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@karaswisher.bsky.social @pivotpod.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
When you upload the tax bill to ChatGPT and ask for a summary…
@karaswisher.bsky.social @pivotpod.bsky.social
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🧵 to read if you don’t have time for the full article.
Awful: News orgs are credulously amplifying the ugly idea that sending troops into LA is good politics for Trump. This gives his lawless abuses of power the aura of conventional politics, obscuring how extraordinary and dangerous this moment truly is. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/1966...
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/1966...
Trump’s Fury at Gavin Newsom Backfires—and Reveals His Own Weakness
The media has it wrong. Trump is not coming across as fearsome and strong. Instead, his watch-me-play-fascist-on-TV routine is self-evident overkill.
newrepublic.com
June 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🧵 to read if you don’t have time for the full article.