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Tech educator (25+ years). Settler in Mi'kma'ki; Acadian. Book nerd & Horde veteran. I support 🇺🇦 freedom! 🇨🇦 Elbows Up! 🇨🇦 TransMan (he/him)

My political blog: https://sorry-eh.ca
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So here's an example of an account I'd mute or block. It's a bot. No verification of what they repeat. & why would I go to the cesspool called X?!?! #canada #cdnpoli #novascotia #nspoli
Screenshot of an account called "Nova Scotia - What's New?". It's profile reads: Join us here: x.com/novasc0tia "Nova Scotia - What's New?" is not a media outlet. We do not employ journalists or produce original editorial content. We primarily share information from open sources and do not verify third-party materials.
March 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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A pic I found on FB. Apparently taken recent at the NSLC. 🤣. #Canada
Picture was taken at the NS Liquor Control store showing a shelf label of "United States" with a 4 pack of Nine Locks "Frig Off" East Coast IPA right below it.
March 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Sign here in Halifax:
Sign for NAPA Autopro from Tantallon area of Halifax. The text reads: Police Station Toilet Stolen Cops Have Nothing to Go On.
March 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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So this is interesting. Atlantic Superstore (& I assume other Loblaws chain) will now have a symbol to indicate things that have tariffs on them. #Canada #tariffs #cdnpoli
A screenshot of the symbols that will be used at Loblaws stores. Text reads Look for this symbol in-stores, at shelf, to identify tariff impacted items: A black triangle with a T in them. Look for this symbol online to identify tariff impacted items: a grey oval with the word "Tariff" inside it.
March 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Or just make your own mayo. It is surprisingly easy and quick. This was a recipe I used to make back in 2012 & it's vegan for those with sensitivities.
A screenshot of a recipe I posted on Dec 31, 2012. The title was: "Vegan Recipe: Vegan Mayo with a kick!" The body reads: After doing some research I think I found one of the keys to a decent vegan mayo recipe: safflower oil and proportion. This, at least, creates a creamy vegan mayo. I'm still trying to figure out to make a thicker version bt for now this is actually pretty good. One of the important factor is the ratio of about 2.25 parts of oil to 1 part soy milk (unsweetened, non-flavoured kind). Basically my recipe is this: 1/2 cup of unsweetened, unflavoured organic soy milk 1 1/2 cups of safflower oil 2 tbsp of apple cider vinger 2 tbsp fine sugar (avoid using raw sugar or other larger sugar types as they will not disintegrate properly) 3/4 tsp of mustard powder 3/4 tsp of sea salt 1/2 cup of extra firm silken tofu pinch of cajun spice (optional — or other spice; fresh chopped garlic also good alternative) Make sure the soy milk is chilled. I suspect this helps thicken the mixture even more. Add the milk to a blender or food processor and blend it well. It should be rather “frothy”. S-L-O-W-L-Y add the oil. This may take upwards of 10-15 minutes to do but it helps ensure that the oil is blended thoroughly with the milk. Stop the blender/processor and carefully scrap the sides down. Add the vinager, sugar, mustard and sea salt. Blend all of those with the liquid. Once thoroughly blended, chop up the tofu, add it to the mixture and blend until smooth and creamy. At this point, the mayo is ready for serving. Store your mayo in a mason jar and mark when it was made. I suspect it’ll last (if not eaten too quickly) for about 7-10 days in the fridge. If you want it to have a “kick”, make the last ingredient mixed in (after the tofu) your spice of choice. You can also stir this in afterwards to make a creamy dip for things like chips, veggies, etc. This also makes a nice alternative to soy spread on things like toast and/or in sandwiches. Enjoy!
March 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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#IStandWithZelenskyy #IStandWithUkraine #SlavaUkraini

Pass it on. Make Bluesky all Yellow & Blue with Ukraine flags. #Canada #Ukraine
Picture of Ukraine flag with a red Maple Leaf (from flag of Canada) and the words "United with Ukraine"
February 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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So I thought perhaps I was out of touch with fees (I went to university back in 1989-1993 at Carleton U in Ottawa). So I checked what Dalhousie U (big U here in Nova Scotia) & included housing & meals. The image is CAD so in USD it's $17620.69. I cannot fathom how anyone can get a U degree in the US
Screenshot showing fee costs (in Canadian dollars): Tuition: $9030 Incidental Fees: $1591.59 Bursaries: -$1,283 Books & Supplies: $1800 Residence (Double): $8446 Meal Plan - Freedom Plan: $5536 Total: $25,120.59
February 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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I've been playing WoW since 2007. It is my total escape. So much so I got the tattoo.. 😁
A picture of my hand with a Horde tattoo (from the game World of Warcraft) and my VMware tattoo.
February 18, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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I fail to see how this isn't hate. Like, seriously, the amount of violence that Sam endured for over a month is insane. WTAF??? #trans #lgbtq #uspoli

tinyurl.com/3zw8frvm
Screenshot from the article that says: A felony complaint obtained by 13WHAM provides gut-wrenching details of Nordquist's brutal killing. Authorities say he was tortured and sexually assaulted using a table leg and broomsticks. He was also reportedly subjected to repeated, prolonged beatings which included being punched, kicked and struck with various objects such as sticks, belts, ropes, dog toys and canes, ultimately leading to his death.
February 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Totally agree! You can survive & do well after transitioning. But dude! I'm envious. When I transitioned, I lost all my hair (green phone holders to resemble an alien).
Picture of me with two green phone holders on my head to look like an alien.
February 18, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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I would love to hear about your research. My dogs, however, would love it if someone, anyone, shared a burger with them.
Two golden retrievers trying not to look at the hamburger in my hands.
February 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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So one of my dogs (Eddie) really likes cold weather. I’m convinced she has some Husky somewhere in her past.
February 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Shocking that they wouldn't adhere to the deal they gave to public service. Just shocking, I say. #uspoli #cdnpoli
Animated gif of actor Donald Glover from TV show Community saying WOW SHOCKER
February 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Of course. Who keeps current records of people we're letting go? We don't need them any more.. /s #uspoli #cdnpoli
Shows a baby laughing with their hand in front of them. The words say "STOP STOP I'm gonna pee!"
February 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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I know y'all are out there. Share your Canadian pride & tattoos. Who else has one? This is my Canadian Shield over a tattered Acadian flag. #flagday #Canada
Left side of tattoo showing a tattered Acadian flag with a shield with a Canadian Maple leaf on it. Right side of tattoo showing a tattered Acadian flag with a shield with a Canadian Maple leaf on it.
February 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Get it! This is my Acadian-Canadian tattoo I got back in 2006.
Left side of tattoo showing a tattered Acadian flag with a shield with a Canadian Maple leaf on it. Right side of tattoo showing a tattered Acadian flag with a shield with a Canadian Maple leaf on it.
February 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Winds are super high (90km+) so flag up in the office along with Acadian flag (cuz I’m Acadian) & purple lights in memory of my mom (killed in 1992; victim of DV) #canadaflagday #canada #acadie #cdnpoli
Me in front of Canadian flag, an Acadian flag draped over the Canadian one against a black background. Purple lights line the edge of the black background.
February 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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I need to lose some weight to fit into these (for some reason my feet get big when I gain weight) but maybe by summer. Definitely would be sweet to show pride in these (original Doc Martens from 1990)
Pair of doc martens with maple leaf on to against white background.
February 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Uh.... I guess "eggshell white" is a colour? #uspoli #cdnpoli
Wikipedia screenshot from Kristi Noem's Wiki page: Early Life and Education: Noem was born Kristi Lynn Arnold to Ron and Corinne Arnold on November 30, 1971, in Watertown, South Dakota, and raised with her siblings on the family ranch and farm in rural Hamlin County. She has Norwegian ancestry. In 1990 Noem graduated from Hamlin High School and was crowned South Dakota Snow Queen. Her father was killed in a farm machinery accident in 1994.
February 12, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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I still say this would be the best wall to build #cdnpoli #uspoli
A picture of a snow covered field with two hockey sticks, each with two googly eyes.
February 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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So while the majority oppose, Repubs are definitely in favour & drinking the kool-aid. #buyCanadian will always be the motto here. #cdnpoli #uspoli
Picture of poll results by CBS News/YouGov (Feb 5-7, 2025) Margin of Error +- 2.5 points: Poll question: Do you favour or oppose the US placing new tariffs on goods imported from Canada? Democrats: 14% Favour; 86% Oppose Independents: 35% Favour; 65% Oppose Republicans: 64% Favour; 36% Oppose
February 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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I managed to get the driveway snow blowed (I do love my battery EGO snow blower). But discovered that there's about 4 cm of solid ice underneath. I'll have to get some more Anti-Skid this week. 😵‍💫
Snow covered driveway with sun setting in background
February 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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February 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Wow. Overall Canada & the provinces would benefit from removing non-geographic trade barriers but the Maritime provinces would benefit significantly. Nearly 40% improvement (particularly PEI & NL).

tinyurl.com/yc4by3dy (CBC article)
Chart that shows breakdown of GDP per capita gain (as a percentage) for each province & Canada as a whole if non-geographic barriers were removed. BC 2.8% Alberta 3.2% Saskatchewan 5.1% Manitoba 7.1% Ontario 2.9% Quebec 4.6% New Brunswick 6.0% Nova Scotia 4.8% PEI 16.2% Newfoundland and Labrador 12.8% Canada 3.8%
February 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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I admittedly had to read his comments a couple of times before I realized that he's bitchin' about the fact that a judicial order pushing back on DOGE is a violation of separation of power. Makes me think of the attached meme.
Picture from Princess Bride meme that says "You keep using that word. I don't think you know what it means"
February 9, 2025 at 1:53 PM