Josiah Toppin
@josiahtoppin.com
Canadian. Rational realist. Foreign affairs. Domestic affairs. Type 1 diabetic. Occasional blogger. Photographer. Public servant. Always advocating for a better future. Not always in that order.
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Your town just burned down to the ground; can you please apologize for asking why it happened?
Your town just burned down to the ground; can you please apologize for asking why it happened?
Alberta premier demands apology from fire-stricken town of Jasper | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is demanding the fire-stricken town of Jasper apologize and retract a report criticizing her government for its role in last summer's devastating blaze.
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July 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Your town just burned down to the ground; can you please apologize for asking why it happened?
Your town just burned down to the ground; can you please apologize for asking why it happened?
Is anyone surprised this how he/they are governing international affairs? They do the same thing with women’s rights.
Trump exploded in front of the press this morning.
Israel and Iran “don’t know what the fuck they’re doing,” Trump raged after the unilateral ceasefire he commanded didn’t hold.
Israel and Iran “don’t know what the fuck they’re doing,” Trump raged after the unilateral ceasefire he commanded didn’t hold.
June 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Is anyone surprised this how he/they are governing international affairs? They do the same thing with women’s rights.
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Other countries have watched their democracies slip away quietly, without tanks in the streets. That may be where we’re headed—or where we already are.
Is the U.S. Becoming an Autocracy?
Other countries have watched their democracies slip away gradually, without tanks in the streets. That may be where we’re headed—or where we already are.
www.newyorker.com
April 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Other countries have watched their democracies slip away quietly, without tanks in the streets. That may be where we’re headed—or where we already are.
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Portugal has now ruled out buying the US-made F-35 fighter jet because of Trump’s attacks against Europe and NATO.
This will cost America tens of millions of dollars.
This will cost America tens of millions of dollars.
Nuno Melo afasta compra de F-35 aos EUA por causa de Trump. “O mundo já mudou”
Ministro da Defesa e líder do CDS diz que o seu partido está ao lado de Montenegro “de corpo inteiro” no caso Spinumviva e espera que não haja interferências da Justiça durante a campanha eleitoral.
www.publico.pt
March 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Portugal has now ruled out buying the US-made F-35 fighter jet because of Trump’s attacks against Europe and NATO.
This will cost America tens of millions of dollars.
This will cost America tens of millions of dollars.
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In any other era, the Secretary of Defense threatening to invade an ally and one of our largest trade partners would be front page news for days.
It’s not even the stupidest, most reckless thing this administration has done this afternoon.
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It’s not even the stupidest, most reckless thing this administration has done this afternoon.
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Hegseth Warned of Military Action if Mexico Fails to Meet Trump’s Border Demands — The Wall Street Journal
The defense secretary’s told Mexican security officials the U.S. was ready to take unilateral action against drug cartels
apple.news
February 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM
In any other era, the Secretary of Defense threatening to invade an ally and one of our largest trade partners would be front page news for days.
It’s not even the stupidest, most reckless thing this administration has done this afternoon.
apple.news/AG-YEzrFtQlG...
It’s not even the stupidest, most reckless thing this administration has done this afternoon.
apple.news/AG-YEzrFtQlG...
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Elon should hurry up and go to Mars and take the entire US administration with him. Maybe he can make more money there.
March 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Elon should hurry up and go to Mars and take the entire US administration with him. Maybe he can make more money there.
“Why are at war? Because we supported Russia?”
we're going to get such a stupid recession and such a stupid war
March 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
“Why are at war? Because we supported Russia?”
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Yes
March 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Yes
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It took seeing adult bullies to understand that my childhood bullies didn’t even really want to hurt me, they just wanted to feel powerful and how I felt about it wasn’t even in the equation.
I can’t imagine someone not outgrowing that, but apparently it happens quite a lot!
I can’t imagine someone not outgrowing that, but apparently it happens quite a lot!
February 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
It took seeing adult bullies to understand that my childhood bullies didn’t even really want to hurt me, they just wanted to feel powerful and how I felt about it wasn’t even in the equation.
I can’t imagine someone not outgrowing that, but apparently it happens quite a lot!
I can’t imagine someone not outgrowing that, but apparently it happens quite a lot!
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Aside from Bush, they spoke to everyone on a daily / nightly basis for almost all of 2024. Traveling all over the country. TV. Radio. Podcasts etc. The people refuse to listen.
March 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Aside from Bush, they spoke to everyone on a daily / nightly basis for almost all of 2024. Traveling all over the country. TV. Radio. Podcasts etc. The people refuse to listen.
Wow. Canada should be paying close attention to how Trump is treating Zelensky. Wonder when we start tearing up major contracts and doing business with the EU.
Trump to Zelenskyy: "Don't tell us what we're gonna feel. You're in no position to dictate that. You're in no position to dictate what we're gonna feel. We're gonna feel very good and very strong. You're right now not in a very good position. You're gambling with World War 3."
February 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Wow. Canada should be paying close attention to how Trump is treating Zelensky. Wonder when we start tearing up major contracts and doing business with the EU.
Can Wayne not speak for himself?
Running around in a MAGA hat and staying silent is all that needs to be said.
Running around in a MAGA hat and staying silent is all that needs to be said.
Janet Gretzky posted a letter from Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Orr regarding how "the haters" have gone after Wayne Gretzky following the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Regarding Wayne, she said "it has broken his heart to read and see the mean comments."
Regarding Wayne, she said "it has broken his heart to read and see the mean comments."
February 28, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Can Wayne not speak for himself?
Running around in a MAGA hat and staying silent is all that needs to be said.
Running around in a MAGA hat and staying silent is all that needs to be said.
The year is 2097, your history teacher asks for an event where people tested FAFO theory. You think nervously for a second, raise your hand and say 2025 America. The teacher asks you why you are answering in English. You shrug and continue your day hoping you don’t have to go outside in the heat.
February 27, 2025 at 2:58 AM
The year is 2097, your history teacher asks for an event where people tested FAFO theory. You think nervously for a second, raise your hand and say 2025 America. The teacher asks you why you are answering in English. You shrug and continue your day hoping you don’t have to go outside in the heat.
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Agree, @plagasse.bsky.social is always worth reading. And 100% agree on his main point that we need to plan. Would quibble that QC doesn't have the benefits (or risks) of true sovereignty (veteran of Clarity Act here).
When I can't sleep at night, here are the six general scenarios I think about.
When I can't sleep at night, here are the six general scenarios I think about.
February 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Agree, @plagasse.bsky.social is always worth reading. And 100% agree on his main point that we need to plan. Would quibble that QC doesn't have the benefits (or risks) of true sovereignty (veteran of Clarity Act here).
When I can't sleep at night, here are the six general scenarios I think about.
When I can't sleep at night, here are the six general scenarios I think about.
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Trump's foolish abandonment of US international soft power is a massive opportunity for the EU. He has left piles of power on the table. Take it.
January 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Trump's foolish abandonment of US international soft power is a massive opportunity for the EU. He has left piles of power on the table. Take it.
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SCOOP > The Trump administration is weighing pulling Moderna's contract to create bird flu shots, part of a bigger effort to question spending on messenger RNA-based vaccines
Madison Muller, @rileyraygriffin.bsky.social and @ikeswetlitz.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Madison Muller, @rileyraygriffin.bsky.social and @ikeswetlitz.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Team Weighs Pulling Funding for Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine
US health officials are reevaluating a $590 million contract for bird flu shots that the Biden administration awarded to Moderna Inc., people familiar with the matter said.
www.bloomberg.com
February 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
SCOOP > The Trump administration is weighing pulling Moderna's contract to create bird flu shots, part of a bigger effort to question spending on messenger RNA-based vaccines
Madison Muller, @rileyraygriffin.bsky.social and @ikeswetlitz.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Madison Muller, @rileyraygriffin.bsky.social and @ikeswetlitz.bsky.social
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Meanwhile, some Canadian media are still writing that the US is not our enemy and not taking his threats to our sovereignty seriously. Last I checked, a majority voted him in for another term. Maybe all media in Canada should start taking this seriously as a precursor to war. How are we preparing?
Trump: "Without us, Canada can't make it. Canada relies on us 95%. We rely on them 4%. Big difference. And I say Canada should be our 51st state ... if they had to pay their way, they couldn't exist."
February 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Meanwhile, some Canadian media are still writing that the US is not our enemy and not taking his threats to our sovereignty seriously. Last I checked, a majority voted him in for another term. Maybe all media in Canada should start taking this seriously as a precursor to war. How are we preparing?
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“I think this highlights, now more than ever, why we need transparency, accountability and the depoliticization of all institutions, be it post-secondary institutions or police forces, that are attached to the UCP,” @michaeljanz.bsky.social
SCOOP - UCP Placed Mraiche Business Partner on Edmonton Police Commission via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
UCP Placed Mraiche Business Partner on Edmonton Police Commission | The Tyee
Dr. Jayan Nagendran’s appointment by Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis raises ‘more concerns,’ say critics.
thetyee.ca
February 26, 2025 at 5:53 AM
“I think this highlights, now more than ever, why we need transparency, accountability and the depoliticization of all institutions, be it post-secondary institutions or police forces, that are attached to the UCP,” @michaeljanz.bsky.social
I keep wanting to go back and Watch handmaids tale, but I think it hits too close to home now. Might be one I revisit in four years if it doesn’t completely come to fruition.
February 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I keep wanting to go back and Watch handmaids tale, but I think it hits too close to home now. Might be one I revisit in four years if it doesn’t completely come to fruition.
Fake news. Many extremely reasonable and intelligent Canadians I know are talking about developing nukes. These same people would never in a million years have considered this 37 days ago.
Trump: "It's true. A lot of people in Canada are liking becoming our beautiful, cherished 51st state."
February 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Fake news. Many extremely reasonable and intelligent Canadians I know are talking about developing nukes. These same people would never in a million years have considered this 37 days ago.
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Note here that Musk is now literally assigning himself new contracts based on the use of his DOGE wrecking crew and the associated micro-bros. this isn't a "conflict of interest". it's just handing yourself federal money www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/b...
Musk’s Starlink gets FAA contract, raising new conflict of interest concerns | CNN Business
The Federal Aviation Administration has agreed to use SpaceX’s Starlink internet system to upgrade the information technology networks it uses to manage US airspace, raising new concerns about conflic...
www.cnn.com
February 26, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Note here that Musk is now literally assigning himself new contracts based on the use of his DOGE wrecking crew and the associated micro-bros. this isn't a "conflict of interest". it's just handing yourself federal money www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/b...