KSyer
@ksyer.bsky.social
Canadian 🇨🇦. Love classical music, opera, be bop and hard bop jazz, art history, old school prog, European and Canadian history, travel, hiking, politics left leaning. No DMs
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l’il piggy nazi thinks everyone should want to be assimilated into “superior” nations
This ‘diplomat’ was sent to destroy our friendship.
His job is to denigrate Canada and create distrust and division - and he is very good at it.
His job is to denigrate Canada and create distrust and division - and he is very good at it.
US Ambassador to Canada: But let me tell you, I go around the country and people will say, “Pete, you just don’t understand why we’re so mad about the 51st state.” And it’s kind of like, “Yeah, you’re right. I don’t.
November 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
l’il piggy nazi thinks everyone should want to be assimilated into “superior” nations
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usa doesn’t have allies, just countries it has yet to physically attack
The New York Times reports that German Chancellor Merz found out about the U.S. “peace plan” from newspapers — the Americans hadn’t told him anything and he was shocked to read it.
November 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
usa doesn’t have allies, just countries it has yet to physically attack
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yeah but right now NATO is an empty shell, as the main "back bone" of the system (The US) is saying "nah, we don't give a fck".
so maybe it's time for Europe to simply work on a real but i mean REAL military alternative project. for ourselves!
so maybe it's time for Europe to simply work on a real but i mean REAL military alternative project. for ourselves!
⚡️Russia has 'no say' over whether Ukraine can join NATO, Rutte says.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Nov. 26 that Ukraine's accession to the alliance depends on unanimous agreement among member states — not on Russian demands.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Nov. 26 that Ukraine's accession to the alliance depends on unanimous agreement among member states — not on Russian demands.
Russia has 'no say' over whether Ukraine can join NATO, Rutte says
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Nov. 26 that Ukraine's accession to the alliance depends on unanimous agreement among member states — not on Russian demands.
kyivindependent.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:03 AM
yeah but right now NATO is an empty shell, as the main "back bone" of the system (The US) is saying "nah, we don't give a fck".
so maybe it's time for Europe to simply work on a real but i mean REAL military alternative project. for ourselves!
so maybe it's time for Europe to simply work on a real but i mean REAL military alternative project. for ourselves!
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This ‘diplomat’ was sent to destroy our friendship.
His job is to denigrate Canada and create distrust and division - and he is very good at it.
His job is to denigrate Canada and create distrust and division - and he is very good at it.
US Ambassador to Canada: But let me tell you, I go around the country and people will say, “Pete, you just don’t understand why we’re so mad about the 51st state.” And it’s kind of like, “Yeah, you’re right. I don’t.
November 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
This ‘diplomat’ was sent to destroy our friendship.
His job is to denigrate Canada and create distrust and division - and he is very good at it.
His job is to denigrate Canada and create distrust and division - and he is very good at it.
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My lord this guy is an asshat.
US Ambassador to Canada: But let me tell you, I go around the country and people will say, “Pete, you just don’t understand why we’re so mad about the 51st state.” And it’s kind of like, “Yeah, you’re right. I don’t.
November 27, 2025 at 7:07 AM
My lord this guy is an asshat.
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ugly ignorant christo-fascist #USAUSAUSA
VP JD Vance stood before a crowd and tried to falsify history, claiming Christians ended widespread mass child-sacrifice practices among Native Americans
November 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
ugly ignorant christo-fascist #USAUSAUSA
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The X platform now has a new tool that promotes scrutiny about the origin of X accounts.
I've noticed lately that more trolls are invading Bsky. This same feature that X has so members can check an account's country of origin would be super helpful to weed out the bad guys from causing harm here.
I've noticed lately that more trolls are invading Bsky. This same feature that X has so members can check an account's country of origin would be super helpful to weed out the bad guys from causing harm here.
November 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The X platform now has a new tool that promotes scrutiny about the origin of X accounts.
I've noticed lately that more trolls are invading Bsky. This same feature that X has so members can check an account's country of origin would be super helpful to weed out the bad guys from causing harm here.
I've noticed lately that more trolls are invading Bsky. This same feature that X has so members can check an account's country of origin would be super helpful to weed out the bad guys from causing harm here.
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Poilievre alliance is with the convoy insurrection
November 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Poilievre alliance is with the convoy insurrection
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Isn't it interested how the supposedly liberal biased BBC is haranguing Labour for "tax rises on working people" due to freezing tax thresholds - but they didn't say the same when the Tories did this every year since 2021?!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
Budget 2025 live: Households face 'truly dismal' rise in spending power says IFS
The chancellor extended a freeze on income tax thresholds until 2031 - meaning millions will pay higher rates - and also ended the two-child benefit cap.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Isn't it interested how the supposedly liberal biased BBC is haranguing Labour for "tax rises on working people" due to freezing tax thresholds - but they didn't say the same when the Tories did this every year since 2021?!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
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The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
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Secretary of Alcoholism, Pete Kegsbreathe, announces that Trump has ordered an additional deployment of 500 National Guard troops to DC. That should fix the problem. 🙄
November 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Secretary of Alcoholism, Pete Kegsbreathe, announces that Trump has ordered an additional deployment of 500 National Guard troops to DC. That should fix the problem. 🙄
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star
November 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star
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Not even stepping into that insane country let alone their parks to be gouged. Just kill as much tourism as you can and then cry because we don’t visit. 🤦🏻♂️
US hikes national park fees for foreigners to put 'American families first'
Non-residents will soon have to pay $100 per person to enter 11 of the United States' most popular parks.
www.bbc.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Not even stepping into that insane country let alone their parks to be gouged. Just kill as much tourism as you can and then cry because we don’t visit. 🤦🏻♂️
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as long as they can pretend it’s “just tariffs” they can ignore they are now “bad guys” in the world and that won’t change if vance succeeds the pig god. First thing they could do if they were truly interested in better relations is recall l’il nazi piggy hoekstra.
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
as long as they can pretend it’s “just tariffs” they can ignore they are now “bad guys” in the world and that won’t change if vance succeeds the pig god. First thing they could do if they were truly interested in better relations is recall l’il nazi piggy hoekstra.
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Trump told the Georgia Secretary of State to "find" him enough votes to win a state that he lost -- to steal an election.
This prosecutor appointed himself to the case and is now dropping it.
That's not justice. Not even close.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/26/p...
This prosecutor appointed himself to the case and is now dropping it.
That's not justice. Not even close.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/26/p...
Georgia prosecutor kills the historic election interference case against Trump and allies | CNN Politics
A Georgia prosecutor on Wednesday officially dropped the historic racketeering case against President Donald Trump and others for attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election, closing the cha...
www.cnn.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Trump told the Georgia Secretary of State to "find" him enough votes to win a state that he lost -- to steal an election.
This prosecutor appointed himself to the case and is now dropping it.
That's not justice. Not even close.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/26/p...
This prosecutor appointed himself to the case and is now dropping it.
That's not justice. Not even close.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/26/p...
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They refuse to acknowledge that a huge reason Canadians aren't coming there is because they're led by a man who gets off on throwing innocent people in Venezuela torture prisons and checking our phones at the border for subversive memes. It's almost fascinating.
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U.S. senators say tariffs causing ‘cultural break’ in relations with Canada - National | Globalnews.ca
Maine Senator King said the lingering rift between Canadians and Americans is particularly troubling in a state that borders on New Brunswick and Quebec.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
They refuse to acknowledge that a huge reason Canadians aren't coming there is because they're led by a man who gets off on throwing innocent people in Venezuela torture prisons and checking our phones at the border for subversive memes. It's almost fascinating.
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The Republican Party’s geopolitical intelligentsia weighs in.
November 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The Republican Party’s geopolitical intelligentsia weighs in.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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World-famous brewing institution leaving U.S. for Canada – CTVNews share.google/eOMWgMRtaOBe...
World-famous brewing institution leaving U.S. for Canada
A renowned American beer brewing school is heading north and getting ready to settle in at a new address in Montreal.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
World-famous brewing institution leaving U.S. for Canada – CTVNews share.google/eOMWgMRtaOBe...
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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Meanwhile, when I worked for Global, I got a call from my editor in chief telling me this tweet violated our JPP (which governs our social media rules).
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November 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Meanwhile, when I worked for Global, I got a call from my editor in chief telling me this tweet violated our JPP (which governs our social media rules).
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Why are our tax dollars subsidizing American propaganda?
“The tens of millions of dollars that the National Post and Postmedia receive in funding from the Government of Canada are a ‘key pillar’ of the American-owned corporation’s business strategy.”
“The tens of millions of dollars that the National Post and Postmedia receive in funding from the Government of Canada are a ‘key pillar’ of the American-owned corporation’s business strategy.”
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November 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Why are our tax dollars subsidizing American propaganda?
“The tens of millions of dollars that the National Post and Postmedia receive in funding from the Government of Canada are a ‘key pillar’ of the American-owned corporation’s business strategy.”
“The tens of millions of dollars that the National Post and Postmedia receive in funding from the Government of Canada are a ‘key pillar’ of the American-owned corporation’s business strategy.”
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I would decline to voluntarily cooperate. No way. Issue a subpoena and fight it out in court.
MS NOW confirms: The FBI is working with Capitol Police to schedule interviews with the six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to refuse to comply with illegal orders.
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I would decline to voluntarily cooperate. No way. Issue a subpoena and fight it out in court.
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Whitaker says the "rules based order works" by allowing authoritarian states to conquer their neighbors. The rules based order begs to differ.
NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker admits "there's some truth" to the criticism that Putin hasn't made a single concession during negotiations
November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Whitaker says the "rules based order works" by allowing authoritarian states to conquer their neighbors. The rules based order begs to differ.