Jamie Carroll
@jec79.bsky.social
Entrepreneur; CEO of MAPLE|silk Canada, Great Plains MDF, Carroll & Co. Consulting, etc.; Director @sicknotweak; proud dad. Tweets are mine and often satirical.
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New from @jec79.bsky.social, Tim Page, and me in The Hill Times:
Canada should consider what autonomous defence capabilities it needs and wants.
The United States is squarely focused on its sovereignty and national interests, and we should follow suit.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
Canada should consider what autonomous defence capabilities it needs and wants.
The United States is squarely focused on its sovereignty and national interests, and we should follow suit.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
Readying the country to ‘defend against help’
Canada must focus on what we can do on our own without American assistance—and perhaps in opposition to Washington’s desires in the Arctic.
www.hilltimes.com
May 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM
New from @jec79.bsky.social, Tim Page, and me in The Hill Times:
Canada should consider what autonomous defence capabilities it needs and wants.
The United States is squarely focused on its sovereignty and national interests, and we should follow suit.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
Canada should consider what autonomous defence capabilities it needs and wants.
The United States is squarely focused on its sovereignty and national interests, and we should follow suit.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
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Posting again because it is perfect.
March 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Posting again because it is perfect.
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Thank You Sweden!✨🇸🇪
Saab 39 Gripen of Sweden Beautifully Painted With the Canadian Flag
Saab 39 Gripen of Sweden Beautifully Painted With the Canadian Flag
March 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Thank You Sweden!✨🇸🇪
Saab 39 Gripen of Sweden Beautifully Painted With the Canadian Flag
Saab 39 Gripen of Sweden Beautifully Painted With the Canadian Flag
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"We have decided to increase funding for the production of tanks and helicopters in Europe. Next week, France will gather the chiefs of staff of countries ready to guarantee future peace in Ukraine." "The future of Europe will not be decided in Washington or Moscow." — Macron. #StandWithUkraine
March 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
"We have decided to increase funding for the production of tanks and helicopters in Europe. Next week, France will gather the chiefs of staff of countries ready to guarantee future peace in Ukraine." "The future of Europe will not be decided in Washington or Moscow." — Macron. #StandWithUkraine
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'Did you even say thank you?'
March 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
'Did you even say thank you?'
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To be clear. The USA...
Won't defend us.
Won't rise to article 5.
Aren't committed to NATO.
Will steal our resources.
Might invade if we show weakness.
Will leak intel to Putin.
Can't be trusted with a treaty.
Why align with Putin's puppet and a gang of thieves? Why buy their shit? Seriously.
Won't defend us.
Won't rise to article 5.
Aren't committed to NATO.
Will steal our resources.
Might invade if we show weakness.
Will leak intel to Putin.
Can't be trusted with a treaty.
Why align with Putin's puppet and a gang of thieves? Why buy their shit? Seriously.
Ukraine into NATO. USA out.
Add Ukraine to EU.
Solidify EU-Canada trade.
Cancel US mil purchases - eg: JSF
Accelerate joint programs w EU.
Stop intel sharing w USA.
Withdraw from ITAR.
Deploy non US mil tech in EU, Canada, Aus, NZ & any others willing to isolate the US.
Make Trumpland an island
Add Ukraine to EU.
Solidify EU-Canada trade.
Cancel US mil purchases - eg: JSF
Accelerate joint programs w EU.
Stop intel sharing w USA.
Withdraw from ITAR.
Deploy non US mil tech in EU, Canada, Aus, NZ & any others willing to isolate the US.
Make Trumpland an island
Breaking News: President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that he would step down if his country could join NATO. His remark came days after President Trump questioned his legitimacy and called him a “dictator,” echoing a Kremlin talking point. nyti.ms/3Qur4ab
February 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
To be clear. The USA...
Won't defend us.
Won't rise to article 5.
Aren't committed to NATO.
Will steal our resources.
Might invade if we show weakness.
Will leak intel to Putin.
Can't be trusted with a treaty.
Why align with Putin's puppet and a gang of thieves? Why buy their shit? Seriously.
Won't defend us.
Won't rise to article 5.
Aren't committed to NATO.
Will steal our resources.
Might invade if we show weakness.
Will leak intel to Putin.
Can't be trusted with a treaty.
Why align with Putin's puppet and a gang of thieves? Why buy their shit? Seriously.
Does… does she not remember being an MP?
February 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Does… does she not remember being an MP?
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To understand what fElon is doing, you need to meet some of his friends: Peter Thiel, JD Vance, Curtis Yarvin, and Nick Land.
Understand them, and you will see patterns and wild anti-democracy, anti-government, racist and misogynist philosophies.
Sound familiar? Watch fElon in this context.
1/8
Understand them, and you will see patterns and wild anti-democracy, anti-government, racist and misogynist philosophies.
Sound familiar? Watch fElon in this context.
1/8
February 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
To understand what fElon is doing, you need to meet some of his friends: Peter Thiel, JD Vance, Curtis Yarvin, and Nick Land.
Understand them, and you will see patterns and wild anti-democracy, anti-government, racist and misogynist philosophies.
Sound familiar? Watch fElon in this context.
1/8
Understand them, and you will see patterns and wild anti-democracy, anti-government, racist and misogynist philosophies.
Sound familiar? Watch fElon in this context.
1/8
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#Liberals Some thoughts on a Leadership process.
One thing is clear in this upcoming Leadership race, that the reputation of the Liberal Party of Canada and its new Leader will hang on the ability of the Party to organize a nimble, flexible process, that engages as many Canadians as possible.
One thing is clear in this upcoming Leadership race, that the reputation of the Liberal Party of Canada and its new Leader will hang on the ability of the Party to organize a nimble, flexible process, that engages as many Canadians as possible.
January 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
#Liberals Some thoughts on a Leadership process.
One thing is clear in this upcoming Leadership race, that the reputation of the Liberal Party of Canada and its new Leader will hang on the ability of the Party to organize a nimble, flexible process, that engages as many Canadians as possible.
One thing is clear in this upcoming Leadership race, that the reputation of the Liberal Party of Canada and its new Leader will hang on the ability of the Party to organize a nimble, flexible process, that engages as many Canadians as possible.
While we wait for Mr. Trudeau’s shoe to drop, I have some thots on what should and shouldn’t happen next
@TheHillTimes
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Folks talking about caucus elections and long prorogations should probably give it a read.
t.co/H4lG27ELb5
@TheHillTimes
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Folks talking about caucus elections and long prorogations should probably give it a read.
t.co/H4lG27ELb5
https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/01/06/liberal-leadership-normally-a-three-to-six-month-race-but-under-party-constitutions-political-circumstances-it-absolutely-could-be-contested-to-30-45-days/44...
t.co
January 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
While we wait for Mr. Trudeau’s shoe to drop, I have some thots on what should and shouldn’t happen next
@TheHillTimes
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Folks talking about caucus elections and long prorogations should probably give it a read.
t.co/H4lG27ELb5
@TheHillTimes
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Folks talking about caucus elections and long prorogations should probably give it a read.
t.co/H4lG27ELb5
Maybe not the biggest story today but given no changes at DFO, still a relevant one: globalnews.ca/news/1092787...
Ottawa’s proposed shift of elver wealth has a problem: some recipients don’t want it | Globalnews.ca
Tension over the fishery led to violence on the province's rivers this spring, including accusations of assault and shots fired.
globalnews.ca
December 20, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Maybe not the biggest story today but given no changes at DFO, still a relevant one: globalnews.ca/news/1092787...
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News In Photo: Chrystia Freeland unsure what to do after drawing Trudeau’s name on office Secret Santa
December 19, 2024 at 4:15 PM
News In Photo: Chrystia Freeland unsure what to do after drawing Trudeau’s name on office Secret Santa
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Speaker Emerita Pelosi has been hospitalized for an injury.
December 13, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Speaker Emerita Pelosi has been hospitalized for an injury.
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Fun fact: Clean energy costs keep getting cheaper as technology improves and more capacity is deployed. Fossil fuels stay roughly the same cost to deploy, while volatile commodity costs spike whenever global markets tighten.
One of my favorite facts:
In 1975 solar panels cost $115 per watt, which means it would have cost $1 million to put solar panels on your roof.
Today, you can buy solar panels for less than $0.25 per watt.
https://www.distilled.earth/p/the-remarkable-growth-of-solar-power
In 1975 solar panels cost $115 per watt, which means it would have cost $1 million to put solar panels on your roof.
Today, you can buy solar panels for less than $0.25 per watt.
https://www.distilled.earth/p/the-remarkable-growth-of-solar-power
December 13, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Fun fact: Clean energy costs keep getting cheaper as technology improves and more capacity is deployed. Fossil fuels stay roughly the same cost to deploy, while volatile commodity costs spike whenever global markets tighten.
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JUST IN: Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi admitted to hospital for evaluation after injury in Luxembourg
December 13, 2024 at 4:27 PM
JUST IN: Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi admitted to hospital for evaluation after injury in Luxembourg
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Oh, yeah? We’ll cut off your Trump sneaker shipments. Take that, Canada. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🍊🤡
Ontario Premier threatens to cut off energy supply to the U.S. in response to president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plan on all Canadian imports.
And Doug Ford is member of the Conservative Party.
toronto.ctvnews.ca/we-just-want...
And Doug Ford is member of the Conservative Party.
toronto.ctvnews.ca/we-just-want...
Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S. in response to Trump's tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened Wednesday about “cutting off” energy supply to the U.S. in response to president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plan on all Canadian imports.
toronto.ctvnews.ca
December 13, 2024 at 2:19 AM
Oh, yeah? We’ll cut off your Trump sneaker shipments. Take that, Canada. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🍊🤡
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NEW: For the 3rd year in a row, Elon Musk’s foundation gave away less than it was supposed to. In 2023, it gave away $421 million less than the minimum required for a charity of its size, new filings show. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/u...
Musk’s Foundation Gave Away Less Money Than Required in 2023
Private foundations must donate 5 percent of their assets every year. Elon Musk’s enormous charity missed that standard for three consecutive years.
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2024 at 5:24 PM
NEW: For the 3rd year in a row, Elon Musk’s foundation gave away less than it was supposed to. In 2023, it gave away $421 million less than the minimum required for a charity of its size, new filings show. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/u...
This would be a huge deal.
Quebec, N.L. strike new deal on Churchill Falls hydroelectric project, sources say - The Globe and Mail
Quebec, N.L. strike new deal on Churchill Falls hydroelectric project, sources say - The Globe and Mail
December 11, 2024 at 8:53 PM
This would be a huge deal.
Quebec, N.L. strike new deal on Churchill Falls hydroelectric project, sources say - The Globe and Mail
Quebec, N.L. strike new deal on Churchill Falls hydroelectric project, sources say - The Globe and Mail
Hoo boy. This will make enforcement work easier - especially for the 2025 elver season 🙄
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
N.S., N.B. fisheries officers protest suspension of co-workers who arrested First Nations elver harvesters
Fisheries officers in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are protesting the suspension of co-workers.
www.saltwire.com
December 11, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Hoo boy. This will make enforcement work easier - especially for the 2025 elver season 🙄
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Well, hot air does seem like the most useful thing to come from Bitcoin…
A strange, bitcoin-powered community is taking shape in rural Quebec - The Logic
A strange, bitcoin-powered community is taking shape in rural Quebec - The Logic
December 11, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Well, hot air does seem like the most useful thing to come from Bitcoin…
A strange, bitcoin-powered community is taking shape in rural Quebec - The Logic
A strange, bitcoin-powered community is taking shape in rural Quebec - The Logic
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BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨
Kari Lake is a leading contender for the nomination as Donald Trump’s ambassador to Mexico, two people familiar with the situation told Semafor.
www.semafor.com/article/12/0...
Kari Lake is a leading contender for the nomination as Donald Trump’s ambassador to Mexico, two people familiar with the situation told Semafor.
www.semafor.com/article/12/0...
Kari Lake a top contender to become Trump’s ambassador to Mexico | Semafor
The two-time unsuccessful candidate for statewide office in Arizona has stayed close with the president-elect.
www.semafor.com
December 9, 2024 at 8:53 PM
BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨
Kari Lake is a leading contender for the nomination as Donald Trump’s ambassador to Mexico, two people familiar with the situation told Semafor.
www.semafor.com/article/12/0...
Kari Lake is a leading contender for the nomination as Donald Trump’s ambassador to Mexico, two people familiar with the situation told Semafor.
www.semafor.com/article/12/0...
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Nova Scotian mall insists giant tree will only eat “3 to 4 kids, max” this Christmas
Nova Scotian mall insists giant tree will only eat "3 to 4 kids, max" this Christmas
DARTMOUTH, NS - With international media picking up the story of “the creepiest Christmas tree of 2021”, administrators at Mic Mac Mall have assured shoppers that Woody will consume no more than 4 chi...
www.thebeaverton.com
December 8, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Nova Scotian mall insists giant tree will only eat “3 to 4 kids, max” this Christmas