Kelly Blidook
@kblidook.bsky.social
Just trying to learn things & collect good data.
Employed studying the politics.
Passions: baseball, dogs, space, time
(He/him)
https://www.mun.ca/political-science/people/kelly-blidook/
Employed studying the politics.
Passions: baseball, dogs, space, time
(He/him)
https://www.mun.ca/political-science/people/kelly-blidook/
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Kelly Blidook
@kblidook.bsky.social
· Apr 14
Treat others as yourself
Yes. Beware parties/leaders who want to curtail the rights of MPs to decide which side of the House to sit on, & how to vote.
December 18, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Yes. Beware parties/leaders who want to curtail the rights of MPs to decide which side of the House to sit on, & how to vote.
In similar sense, this is the “when in opposition, you can’t afford to be petty” point.
If you make a speech to say, "You don't know how good you have it," you're in trouble. Biden did it a lot. People don't like being told down is up, either.
December 18, 2025 at 2:27 AM
In similar sense, this is the “when in opposition, you can’t afford to be petty” point.
I want to be perfectly clear that I’ve noted in past that the Executive should have Zero Opinions on the Central Bank
December 18, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I want to be perfectly clear that I’ve noted in past that the Executive should have Zero Opinions on the Central Bank
Wanted:
People who are un-interested in running for office to run for office.
People who are un-interested in running for office to run for office.
I'm thinking of becoming a single issue voter and my single issue will be asking politicians "On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you really want to be (insert name of office)?" and if they answer more than a 6, I will not vote for them.
December 16, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Wanted:
People who are un-interested in running for office to run for office.
People who are un-interested in running for office to run for office.
It was gorgeous out today
December 14, 2025 at 4:08 AM
It was gorgeous out today
“I’m not even sure he paid for this ticket, so we’ll have to probably try to get that back from him.” - CPC MP, Adam Chambers
I am flummoxed that folks who are doing politics are simultaneously writing these words down & then delivering them as speaking points.
(Source: CBC Power & Politics)
I am flummoxed that folks who are doing politics are simultaneously writing these words down & then delivering them as speaking points.
(Source: CBC Power & Politics)
December 14, 2025 at 2:32 AM
“I’m not even sure he paid for this ticket, so we’ll have to probably try to get that back from him.” - CPC MP, Adam Chambers
I am flummoxed that folks who are doing politics are simultaneously writing these words down & then delivering them as speaking points.
(Source: CBC Power & Politics)
I am flummoxed that folks who are doing politics are simultaneously writing these words down & then delivering them as speaking points.
(Source: CBC Power & Politics)
Perfectly reasonable choice & far better than many current inductees, but disappointing given better players on same ballot & those that were excluded from it.
Jeff Kent. Jesus.
December 8, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Perfectly reasonable choice & far better than many current inductees, but disappointing given better players on same ballot & those that were excluded from it.
Reposted by Kelly Blidook
Mark Carney managed to trade a pipeline that will never get built for meaningful progress on industrial carbon pricing and electricity interties — both of which will get more wind and solar built.
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
The method to Mark Carney’s madness
The memorandum of understanding with Alberta might look like surrender. Look closer
www.nationalobserver.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Mark Carney managed to trade a pipeline that will never get built for meaningful progress on industrial carbon pricing and electricity interties — both of which will get more wind and solar built.
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
I agree about the marshmallows, but a brown sugar glaze & pecans make them awfully good.
Sweet potatoes are terrible, a side dish that should be savoury and unctuous somehow rendered cloying and orange, and the last thing your palate wants is for them to be made even sweeter. Especially with, are you kidding me, marshmallows.
That is my last word on what you people are about to do.
That is my last word on what you people are about to do.
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I agree about the marshmallows, but a brown sugar glaze & pecans make them awfully good.
Reposted by Kelly Blidook
Saw this on LinkedIn. As a painful-that-it's-necessary fact check: we were never out of the oil business. You don't need to take my word for it...
November 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Saw this on LinkedIn. As a painful-that-it's-necessary fact check: we were never out of the oil business. You don't need to take my word for it...
Happy Thanksgiving to Dylan Cease
November 27, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Happy Thanksgiving to Dylan Cease
Reposted by Kelly Blidook
In honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, I'm sharing my new op-ed for The Conversation on the harms of online misogyny targeting women in public life, especially when amplified by political leaders.
#polisky #gendersky
theconversation.com/quiet-piggy-...
#polisky #gendersky
theconversation.com/quiet-piggy-...
‘Quiet, piggy’ and other slurs: Powerful men fuel online abuse against women in politics and media
Gender-based violence in politics has democratic costs, diminishing diverse voices and expertise in public office.
theconversation.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
In honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, I'm sharing my new op-ed for The Conversation on the harms of online misogyny targeting women in public life, especially when amplified by political leaders.
#polisky #gendersky
theconversation.com/quiet-piggy-...
#polisky #gendersky
theconversation.com/quiet-piggy-...
Reposted by Kelly Blidook
Auto-click. The inside of @davyandrewsdavy.bsky.social’s brain is a delightful and disturbing place.
November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Auto-click. The inside of @davyandrewsdavy.bsky.social’s brain is a delightful and disturbing place.
Pecan pie is great, but this post is clearly not
(My most recent apple pie pic ftw)
(My most recent apple pie pic ftw)
November 26, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Pecan pie is great, but this post is clearly not
(My most recent apple pie pic ftw)
(My most recent apple pie pic ftw)
Feel free to discuss:
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Feel free to discuss:
Back to baking apple pie again
November 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Back to baking apple pie again
This is a somewhat mundane, yet highly scathing story in @independentnl.bsky.social
theindependent.ca/news/lji/no-...
theindependent.ca/news/lji/no-...
‘It's my fault’: N.L. commissioner for legislative standards neglected to file annual reports since 2022 appointment – The Independent
Political scientist says case is an example of both 'professional negligence' and 'institutional corruption'
theindependent.ca
November 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
This is a somewhat mundane, yet highly scathing story in @independentnl.bsky.social
theindependent.ca/news/lji/no-...
theindependent.ca/news/lji/no-...
Exciting stuff, & congrats to St. John's own Jaida Lee who was drafted in 4th round!
I wrote up the latest happenings with the WPBL and recapped last night's inaugural draft!
The WPBL Has Teams and Players Now
And though the players are clearly the real deal, it remains to be seen whether the league will be.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Exciting stuff, & congrats to St. John's own Jaida Lee who was drafted in 4th round!
Reposted by Kelly Blidook
To “my students and to anyone who might listen, I say: Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so.”
www.huffpost.com/entry/histor...
www.huffpost.com/entry/histor...
I Set A Trap To Catch My Students Cheating With AI. The Results Were Shocking.
"Students are not just undermining their ability to learn, but to someday lead."
www.huffpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
To “my students and to anyone who might listen, I say: Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so.”
www.huffpost.com/entry/histor...
www.huffpost.com/entry/histor...
Reposted by Kelly Blidook
In St. John's? Interested in AI?
The Department of Political Science is honoured to host alumni @parismarx.com!
Becoming an AI Critic
Friday November 21st, 2025
2:30-4pm
MUNL, Arts and Administration Bdg, Room AA 1043,
Co-sponsored with @munlgeog.bsky.social
The Department of Political Science is honoured to host alumni @parismarx.com!
Becoming an AI Critic
Friday November 21st, 2025
2:30-4pm
MUNL, Arts and Administration Bdg, Room AA 1043,
Co-sponsored with @munlgeog.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
In St. John's? Interested in AI?
The Department of Political Science is honoured to host alumni @parismarx.com!
Becoming an AI Critic
Friday November 21st, 2025
2:30-4pm
MUNL, Arts and Administration Bdg, Room AA 1043,
Co-sponsored with @munlgeog.bsky.social
The Department of Political Science is honoured to host alumni @parismarx.com!
Becoming an AI Critic
Friday November 21st, 2025
2:30-4pm
MUNL, Arts and Administration Bdg, Room AA 1043,
Co-sponsored with @munlgeog.bsky.social
Mo'ne Davis is set to be the face of the most promising U.S. women’s professional baseball league in 70-plus years.
The inaugural WPBL draft is set for Thursday
www.si.com/mlb/mone-dav...
The inaugural WPBL draft is set for Thursday
www.si.com/mlb/mone-dav...
Mo’ne Davis Is Finally Ready to Play Baseball Again
More than a decade after becoming a Little League sensation at age 13, Mo’ne Davis is set to make more history as the face of the Women’s Pro Baseball League.
www.si.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Reposted by Kelly Blidook
Doug Ford to produce ad where Reagan says that pedophilia is bad
Doug Ford to produce ad where Reagan says that pedophilia is bad - The Beaverton
QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario Premier Doug Ford is in production today on a new advertisement meant to play on U.S. television that sees former President Ronald Reagan point out how he, like most people, tho...
www.thebeaverton.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Doug Ford to produce ad where Reagan says that pedophilia is bad