Alan Schietzsch
@schietz.bsky.social
Cyclist. Web/SocMedia/Comms/Journalism dude, ex-pro photog, past prez ABA & EBTC, domesticated INTP.
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‼️🤔 The Sun: Putin is likely preparing an invasion of the Suwałki Corridor — NATO's so-called Achilles' heel.
Such a move could cut off the Baltic states from the rest of the Alliance.
Such a move could cut off the Baltic states from the rest of the Alliance.
September 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
‼️🤔 The Sun: Putin is likely preparing an invasion of the Suwałki Corridor — NATO's so-called Achilles' heel.
Such a move could cut off the Baltic states from the rest of the Alliance.
Such a move could cut off the Baltic states from the rest of the Alliance.
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His military flyover of the Epstein Survivor's Press Conference was like when a little kid puts their fingers in their ears, saying "Nyah, nyah, nyah I can't hear you!"!
Pathetic, hugely expensive & hilariously ineffective.
#TerrifiedOfTheEPSTEIN_Files 😨
Pathetic, hugely expensive & hilariously ineffective.
#TerrifiedOfTheEPSTEIN_Files 😨
September 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
His military flyover of the Epstein Survivor's Press Conference was like when a little kid puts their fingers in their ears, saying "Nyah, nyah, nyah I can't hear you!"!
Pathetic, hugely expensive & hilariously ineffective.
#TerrifiedOfTheEPSTEIN_Files 😨
Pathetic, hugely expensive & hilariously ineffective.
#TerrifiedOfTheEPSTEIN_Files 😨
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The President of the United States just essentially declared a war on Chicago because — wait for it! — Black and Brown people live here.
This is not normal. This is not okay. And we are going to fucking fight back.
This is not normal. This is not okay. And we are going to fucking fight back.
September 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The President of the United States just essentially declared a war on Chicago because — wait for it! — Black and Brown people live here.
This is not normal. This is not okay. And we are going to fucking fight back.
This is not normal. This is not okay. And we are going to fucking fight back.
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If this all unfolds in the way that it's unfolding, I have a hunch the history books are going to highlight the Democratic Party's abandonment of trade unions and union voters as a fatal strategic error.
The centre-left has quite literally disarmed itself ahead of this moment.
The centre-left has quite literally disarmed itself ahead of this moment.
September 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
If this all unfolds in the way that it's unfolding, I have a hunch the history books are going to highlight the Democratic Party's abandonment of trade unions and union voters as a fatal strategic error.
The centre-left has quite literally disarmed itself ahead of this moment.
The centre-left has quite literally disarmed itself ahead of this moment.
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On Aug. 26, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump once again erroneously blamed Ukraine for starting the war with Russia. The reality is that Russia launched a limited invasion of Ukraine in 2014 (illegally annexing Crimea) & a full-scale invasion in 2022.
www.thewhig.com/opinion/carn...
www.thewhig.com/opinion/carn...
Carney supports Ukraine, embraces Europe
On Aug. 26, just days after Ukraine celebrated Independence Day, U.S. President Donald Trump once again amplified Russian disinformation.
www.thewhig.com
August 29, 2025 at 2:12 AM
On Aug. 26, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump once again erroneously blamed Ukraine for starting the war with Russia. The reality is that Russia launched a limited invasion of Ukraine in 2014 (illegally annexing Crimea) & a full-scale invasion in 2022.
www.thewhig.com/opinion/carn...
www.thewhig.com/opinion/carn...
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Electrify to Compete: Clean Power Will Soon Drive Global Economic Growth
Solar, wind, batteries, hydro, nuclear on the supply side.
EVs, heat pumps, batteries, electric industrial processes on the demand side.
Compete or have Asia eat our lunch.
youtu.be/15RvjMSFX_0
Solar, wind, batteries, hydro, nuclear on the supply side.
EVs, heat pumps, batteries, electric industrial processes on the demand side.
Compete or have Asia eat our lunch.
youtu.be/15RvjMSFX_0
Electrify to Compete: Clean Power Will Soon Drive Global Economic Growth
YouTube video by Energi Media
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August 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Electrify to Compete: Clean Power Will Soon Drive Global Economic Growth
Solar, wind, batteries, hydro, nuclear on the supply side.
EVs, heat pumps, batteries, electric industrial processes on the demand side.
Compete or have Asia eat our lunch.
youtu.be/15RvjMSFX_0
Solar, wind, batteries, hydro, nuclear on the supply side.
EVs, heat pumps, batteries, electric industrial processes on the demand side.
Compete or have Asia eat our lunch.
youtu.be/15RvjMSFX_0
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Clear-eyed and somber analysis from Justin Ling. These facts should steel Europe and Canada, if not America, to the same conclusion that Ukraine reached years ago: The only option is victory. ✌️🇺🇦
August 20, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Clear-eyed and somber analysis from Justin Ling. These facts should steel Europe and Canada, if not America, to the same conclusion that Ukraine reached years ago: The only option is victory. ✌️🇺🇦
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Today, we got to see how Last Door’s My Recovery Plan app will be wound down after four years and millions of dollars funneled from the public, just as they move into their new digs in Calgary — with more millions in public funding. 4/
drugdatadecoded.ca/province-to-...
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Province to abandon My Recovery Plan amid Auditor General snooping
Alberta's Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction is quietly terminating its contract with a personal data-harvesting app and replacing it with a publicly-owned 'bed availability dashboard.' The move ...
drugdatadecoded.ca
August 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Today, we got to see how Last Door’s My Recovery Plan app will be wound down after four years and millions of dollars funneled from the public, just as they move into their new digs in Calgary — with more millions in public funding. 4/
drugdatadecoded.ca/province-to-...
drugdatadecoded.ca/province-to-...
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The economy is going to be propped up by ICE goons buying jet skis.
August 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The economy is going to be propped up by ICE goons buying jet skis.
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Trump determined to lift Newsom approval numbers.
Gavin Newsom is holding a press conference today on redistricting and DHS agents have arrived masked up and in full gear. Many are armed with guns.
August 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Trump determined to lift Newsom approval numbers.
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Duh: The machine tools are now in Ruzzia making the Shahed drones at a factory in Alabuga and a second production line in Izhevsk.
⚡️Japan says Russian military obtained banned machine tools via Chinese firms.
Japanese authorities found that over 300 precision machine tools made by Tsugami Corp., sold to seven Chinese firms, had gone missing and were later used by Russia to produce weapons components.
Japanese authorities found that over 300 precision machine tools made by Tsugami Corp., sold to seven Chinese firms, had gone missing and were later used by Russia to produce weapons components.
Japan says Russian military obtained banned machine tools via Chinese firms
Japanese authorities found that over 300 precision machine tools made by Tsugami Corp., sold to seven Chinese firms, had gone missing and were later used by Russia to produce weapons components.
kyivindependent.com
August 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Duh: The machine tools are now in Ruzzia making the Shahed drones at a factory in Alabuga and a second production line in Izhevsk.
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Armed Trump administration agents wearing masks just showed up outside of Gavin Newsom’s press conference.
This is what rising fascism looks like.
This is what rising fascism looks like.
August 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Armed Trump administration agents wearing masks just showed up outside of Gavin Newsom’s press conference.
This is what rising fascism looks like.
This is what rising fascism looks like.
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I can't agree more with this. Canada should be courting the Chinese automakers and getting factories set up here. Build a manufacturing base here while the US automakers are forced into irrelevance by their own government.
The US market won’t be able to hold out against Chinese automakers forever. Policymakers should invite them to set up factories in North America (and Canada should try to get a jump on the US).
Drivers won’t put up with more expensive, inferior products forever.
www.disconnect.blog/p/i-drove-so...
Drivers won’t put up with more expensive, inferior products forever.
www.disconnect.blog/p/i-drove-so...
August 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I can't agree more with this. Canada should be courting the Chinese automakers and getting factories set up here. Build a manufacturing base here while the US automakers are forced into irrelevance by their own government.
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Experts have called ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ a concentration camp. The Canadian company GardaWorld is helping to staff it. In a reported column for @thetyee.ca, @rachelgilmore.bsky.social reveals the company has received millions in Cnd government contracts this year. #cdnpoli thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
The Canadian Company Staffing ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ | The Tyee
Carney’s government awarded GardaWorld millions in contracts and isn’t ruling out more.
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August 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Experts have called ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ a concentration camp. The Canadian company GardaWorld is helping to staff it. In a reported column for @thetyee.ca, @rachelgilmore.bsky.social reveals the company has received millions in Cnd government contracts this year. #cdnpoli thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
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* Content Warning *
Video of a driver deliberately mowing down a cyclist in Edmonton. Filmed by the passenger and you can hear them giggling. This is attempted murder and passenger is an accomplice.
🤬🤬
globalnews.ca/news/1132474...
Video of a driver deliberately mowing down a cyclist in Edmonton. Filmed by the passenger and you can hear them giggling. This is attempted murder and passenger is an accomplice.
🤬🤬
globalnews.ca/news/1132474...
‘Disregard for life’: Cyclist deliberately mowed down in Edmonton by SUV - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
'It’s incredibly disturbing to see such disregard for life captured on video simply for online entertainment,' said EPS acting Staff Sgt. Richard Windover.
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August 9, 2025 at 12:48 AM
* Content Warning *
Video of a driver deliberately mowing down a cyclist in Edmonton. Filmed by the passenger and you can hear them giggling. This is attempted murder and passenger is an accomplice.
🤬🤬
globalnews.ca/news/1132474...
Video of a driver deliberately mowing down a cyclist in Edmonton. Filmed by the passenger and you can hear them giggling. This is attempted murder and passenger is an accomplice.
🤬🤬
globalnews.ca/news/1132474...
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Accurate
August 9, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Accurate
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“Male voices are heard giggling […] inside the SUV, as the [driver] hits the cyclist and keeps driving.”
“The injured cyclist was treated on scene for […] non-life-threatening injuries […]
“While en route to the hospital, the cyclist’s condition worsened.”
globalnews.ca/news/1132474...
“The injured cyclist was treated on scene for […] non-life-threatening injuries […]
“While en route to the hospital, the cyclist’s condition worsened.”
globalnews.ca/news/1132474...
‘Disregard for life’: Cyclist deliberately mowed down in Edmonton by SUV - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
'It’s incredibly disturbing to see such disregard for life captured on video simply for online entertainment,' said EPS acting Staff Sgt. Richard Windover.
globalnews.ca
August 9, 2025 at 4:21 AM
“Male voices are heard giggling […] inside the SUV, as the [driver] hits the cyclist and keeps driving.”
“The injured cyclist was treated on scene for […] non-life-threatening injuries […]
“While en route to the hospital, the cyclist’s condition worsened.”
globalnews.ca/news/1132474...
“The injured cyclist was treated on scene for […] non-life-threatening injuries […]
“While en route to the hospital, the cyclist’s condition worsened.”
globalnews.ca/news/1132474...
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Via Peter Shokeir
Why a US Company's Dominance in Jasper and Banff Won't Be Challenged via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
Why a US Company's Dominance in Jasper and Banff Won't Be Challenged via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
Why a US Company’s Dominance in Jasper and Banff Won’t Be Challenged | The Tyee
The Competition Bureau has dropped an inquiry into Pursuit’s control of 10 hotels and six major attractions.
thetyee.ca
August 8, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Via Peter Shokeir
Why a US Company's Dominance in Jasper and Banff Won't Be Challenged via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
Why a US Company's Dominance in Jasper and Banff Won't Be Challenged via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
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I honestly think you have a mix of media and social media for this. Sensationalism and fear work to grab attention.
Local media knows crime stories are low effort, but constantly reporting on crime distorts people’s view of their communities. And the algorithms only amplify that problem.
Local media knows crime stories are low effort, but constantly reporting on crime distorts people’s view of their communities. And the algorithms only amplify that problem.
This @today.yougov.com poll is why I'm going to become the Joker.
The US murder rate in 2024 was likely down nearly 30 percent relative to 2020 and down nearly 50 percent relative to 1990.
The US murder rate in 2024 was likely down nearly 30 percent relative to 2020 and down nearly 50 percent relative to 1990.
July 31, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I honestly think you have a mix of media and social media for this. Sensationalism and fear work to grab attention.
Local media knows crime stories are low effort, but constantly reporting on crime distorts people’s view of their communities. And the algorithms only amplify that problem.
Local media knows crime stories are low effort, but constantly reporting on crime distorts people’s view of their communities. And the algorithms only amplify that problem.
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From me and @mattscace.bsky.social today: Alberta government to learn from ruling on Ontario bike lane law: minister
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Alberta government to learn from ruling on Ontario bike lane law: minister
AIRDRIE - Alberta's transportation minister says the province plans to learn from an Ontario court ruling that found a law seeking to remove some Toronto bike lanes to be unconstitutional.
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July 31, 2025 at 4:37 AM
From me and @mattscace.bsky.social today: Alberta government to learn from ruling on Ontario bike lane law: minister
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
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“George Retes, 25, who works as a security guard at Glass House Farms in Camarillo, said he was arriving at work on July 10 when several federal agents surrounded his car and — despite him identifying himself as a U.S. citizen — broke his window, peppered sprayed him and dragged him out.”
ICE detained a veteran and U.S. citizen for three days.
They didn’t let him contact his family or a lawyer. They didn’t let him change or shower. They didn’t give him a reason for his detention.
Under this regime, no one is safe. apnews.com/article/us-a...
They didn’t let him contact his family or a lawyer. They didn’t let him change or shower. They didn’t give him a reason for his detention.
Under this regime, no one is safe. apnews.com/article/us-a...
Army veteran and US citizen arrested in California immigration raid warns it could happen to anyone
A U.S. Army veteran arrested during an immigration raid at a California marijuana farm says he was sprayed with tear gas and pepper spray before being dragged from his vehicle on his way to work.
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July 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“George Retes, 25, who works as a security guard at Glass House Farms in Camarillo, said he was arriving at work on July 10 when several federal agents surrounded his car and — despite him identifying himself as a U.S. citizen — broke his window, peppered sprayed him and dragged him out.”
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“worst person you know” etc etc but man this is good
If you watch one thing tonight, let it be this.
This is delicious.
This is delicious.
June 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
“worst person you know” etc etc but man this is good