Jonathan S.
@saintjohner.bsky.social
Easy going dad. 🇨🇦 NAFO fella with 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 wife. Sociology PhD (apologies to the world) → Independent Scholar studying Indigenous religious change (and atheism). Affable but not sociable.
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April 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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🚨 This Norwegian charity is 100% legit. Please make sure they are on your A-list for those days when your toonies are restless (or your crypto is feeling claustrophobic) I'm going to send them a few bucks right now!
It doesnt take more than a few hundred bucks to fund and deliver a FPV drone to the front line.
We are now experiencing a big decrease in donations. Please help us turn this around at linktr.ee/Vaukraine
We are now experiencing a big decrease in donations. Please help us turn this around at linktr.ee/Vaukraine
April 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🚨 This Norwegian charity is 100% legit. Please make sure they are on your A-list for those days when your toonies are restless (or your crypto is feeling claustrophobic) I'm going to send them a few bucks right now!
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German security officials believe the Kremlin is laying the groundwork for a potential large-scale conventional war with NATO by the end of the decade.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/germany-warn...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/germany-warn...
Germany warns Russia may be preparing attack on NATO
German security officials believe the Kremlin is laying the groundwork for a potential large-scale conventional war with NATO by the end of the decade.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
March 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
German security officials believe the Kremlin is laying the groundwork for a potential large-scale conventional war with NATO by the end of the decade.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/germany-warn...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/germany-warn...
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Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine has almost certainly become the largest producer of drones in the Western-aligned world.
Based on knowledge both publicly and privately sourced, we've has assembled a list of makers that we believe to be the biggest game in town.
Based on knowledge both publicly and privately sourced, we've has assembled a list of makers that we believe to be the biggest game in town.
10 Ukrainian drone makers to watch
In the three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine has almost certainly become the largest producer of drones in the Western-aligned world.
Early workshop tinkering on mainly c...
kyivindependent.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine has almost certainly become the largest producer of drones in the Western-aligned world.
Based on knowledge both publicly and privately sourced, we've has assembled a list of makers that we believe to be the biggest game in town.
Based on knowledge both publicly and privately sourced, we've has assembled a list of makers that we believe to be the biggest game in town.
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Sunday morning cartoons in Canada.
February 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Sunday morning cartoons in Canada.
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For decades, America has been promoting checks and balances and the rule of law around the world. But now these principles are under assault in Washington, and nobody seems to know what to do.
February 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
For decades, America has been promoting checks and balances and the rule of law around the world. But now these principles are under assault in Washington, and nobody seems to know what to do.
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The Parker Duofold was one of the most significant pens of the ‘20s and represented a shift away from eyedropper-filled pens. Made of a material called "Permanite,” it came in a bright orange-red color that was unique at the time. The pen was used by writers like Arthur Conan Doyle.
January 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The Parker Duofold was one of the most significant pens of the ‘20s and represented a shift away from eyedropper-filled pens. Made of a material called "Permanite,” it came in a bright orange-red color that was unique at the time. The pen was used by writers like Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Prof. Baris Cayli Messina ( @bariscaylimessina.com ) reflects on the importance of clear writing to bridge academia with the public. He emphasizes the ethical duty of scholars to communicate research effectively, using clarity to inspire change and engage broader audiences.
From Ivory Tower to Public Square: Why Writing Clearly Matters
Writing clearly creates a pathway for academics to step out of the ivory tower and engage meaningfully in the public square where ideas can inspire change and
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January 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Prof. Baris Cayli Messina ( @bariscaylimessina.com ) reflects on the importance of clear writing to bridge academia with the public. He emphasizes the ethical duty of scholars to communicate research effectively, using clarity to inspire change and engage broader audiences.
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The most that can be said about the present moment is that there is disagreement within the Leopards Eating People’s Faces Party about which faces to eat in what order.
December 21, 2024 at 4:07 PM
The most that can be said about the present moment is that there is disagreement within the Leopards Eating People’s Faces Party about which faces to eat in what order.
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To no one's surprise, RFK Jr's weird job application which asks people if they like poetry, want to have sex or have ever had bizarre fantasies, was created by Jordan Peterson. Peterson, who Trudeau recently testified under oath is a paid propagandist for Putin, has left Canada and moved to the US.
December 15, 2024 at 4:19 AM
To no one's surprise, RFK Jr's weird job application which asks people if they like poetry, want to have sex or have ever had bizarre fantasies, was created by Jordan Peterson. Peterson, who Trudeau recently testified under oath is a paid propagandist for Putin, has left Canada and moved to the US.
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Functioning democracies are cool.
In South Korea, 10 days after attempting a coup d'état, president Yoon Suk Yeol is impeached. In the US, 4 years after doing the same, Trump is re-elected.
The president agreed to “step aside” after parliament voted to remove him, more than 200,000 showed up to make sure he didn't challenge it.
The president agreed to “step aside” after parliament voted to remove him, more than 200,000 showed up to make sure he didn't challenge it.
December 14, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Functioning democracies are cool.
During the Victorian era, it was a popular trend for wealthier families to have "petting zoos" (sort of) in their homes. These zoos often included exotic animals like monkeys, parrots, and even small deer.
December 12, 2024 at 2:06 PM
During the Victorian era, it was a popular trend for wealthier families to have "petting zoos" (sort of) in their homes. These zoos often included exotic animals like monkeys, parrots, and even small deer.
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What do I want for Christmas?
A mysterious manor in the Scottish countryside, a vast expanse of land, a library of vintage novels, a collection of the world’s rarest wines, an owl to deliver and retrieve my post, and my own personal pastry chef.
I'm really not that hard to shop for.
A mysterious manor in the Scottish countryside, a vast expanse of land, a library of vintage novels, a collection of the world’s rarest wines, an owl to deliver and retrieve my post, and my own personal pastry chef.
I'm really not that hard to shop for.
December 12, 2024 at 12:19 PM
What do I want for Christmas?
A mysterious manor in the Scottish countryside, a vast expanse of land, a library of vintage novels, a collection of the world’s rarest wines, an owl to deliver and retrieve my post, and my own personal pastry chef.
I'm really not that hard to shop for.
A mysterious manor in the Scottish countryside, a vast expanse of land, a library of vintage novels, a collection of the world’s rarest wines, an owl to deliver and retrieve my post, and my own personal pastry chef.
I'm really not that hard to shop for.
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The Telegraph believes that Putin's regime may be closer to a Soviet-style collapse than we think.
Russia's economy is already overheated and could be destroyed if Saudi Arabia decides to flood the world with cheap crude oil.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Russia's economy is already overheated and could be destroyed if Saudi Arabia decides to flood the world with cheap crude oil.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
December 10, 2024 at 4:35 PM
The Telegraph believes that Putin's regime may be closer to a Soviet-style collapse than we think.
Russia's economy is already overheated and could be destroyed if Saudi Arabia decides to flood the world with cheap crude oil.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Russia's economy is already overheated and could be destroyed if Saudi Arabia decides to flood the world with cheap crude oil.
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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Russian tv tends to have a clear sense of who Trump’s appointments will be and what they will do.
Meanwhile in Russia: state TV host Vladimir Solovyov and head of RT Margarita Simonyan rejoiced over Trump's picks. They were especially thrilled about Kash Patel and Pete Hegseth, predicting, "They will quickly dismantle America, brick by brick."
youtu.be/kYGSEFxPaLg
youtu.be/kYGSEFxPaLg
Russian state TV rejoices over Kash Patel and Pete Hegseth nominations
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
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December 4, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Russian tv tends to have a clear sense of who Trump’s appointments will be and what they will do.
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⚡️CERN ends cooperation with Russian institutes.
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) on Nov. 30 officially cut ties with research institutes in Russia, following a decision to allow the cooperation agreement to expire in light of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) on Nov. 30 officially cut ties with research institutes in Russia, following a decision to allow the cooperation agreement to expire in light of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
CERN ends cooperation with Russian institutes
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) on Nov. 30 officially cut ties with research institutes in Russia, following a decision to allow the cooperation agreement to expire in light of t...
kyivindependent.com
November 30, 2024 at 7:36 PM
⚡️CERN ends cooperation with Russian institutes.
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) on Nov. 30 officially cut ties with research institutes in Russia, following a decision to allow the cooperation agreement to expire in light of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) on Nov. 30 officially cut ties with research institutes in Russia, following a decision to allow the cooperation agreement to expire in light of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Which major newspaper (physical) is the most pro-Ukraine? (Or not awful at least). I know Guardian has published some questionable stuff. NYT has a Russian guy running coverage (still?). Globe and Mail has gone crazy. National Post is lost. Times UK? #NAFO #SlavaUkraini
November 30, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Which major newspaper (physical) is the most pro-Ukraine? (Or not awful at least). I know Guardian has published some questionable stuff. NYT has a Russian guy running coverage (still?). Globe and Mail has gone crazy. National Post is lost. Times UK? #NAFO #SlavaUkraini
I appreciate the concern … but who else can fight state-sponsored troll farms and influence ops? The article handwaves past this. How can democracies defend against foreign interference without going full Ministry of Truth?
secularhumanism.org/2024/11/our-...
secularhumanism.org/2024/11/our-...
Our Ministries of Truth | Free Inquiry
In today’s massively connected world, crackpot theories, commercial scams, and all sorts of propaganda can thrive as never before. On a daily basis, it’s ha ...
secularhumanism.org
November 29, 2024 at 2:12 PM
I appreciate the concern … but who else can fight state-sponsored troll farms and influence ops? The article handwaves past this. How can democracies defend against foreign interference without going full Ministry of Truth?
secularhumanism.org/2024/11/our-...
secularhumanism.org/2024/11/our-...
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Residents of Lethbridge are ready to send Danielle Smith a message 🗳️
November 28, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Residents of Lethbridge are ready to send Danielle Smith a message 🗳️
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A love of books and storytelling is being lost in part because of educational policy, Katherine Marsh wrote last year: theatln.tc/WeNrQP2x
November 27, 2024 at 10:04 PM
A love of books and storytelling is being lost in part because of educational policy, Katherine Marsh wrote last year: theatln.tc/WeNrQP2x