James Halls
@topsey.bsky.social
Jack of all trades, master of none. Knows just enough to be dangerous. Usually to himself. Lives in the north half of North America.
"Hold my beer" says Canada
November 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM
"Hold my beer" says Canada
The people on this airplane have a sense of duty and self-sacrifice that Donald Trump will never understand. They are NOAA employees flying their plane through the middle of the category 4 Hurricane Melissa south of Jamaica. And they aren't getting paid.
I wish them safe flying and a safe return
I wish them safe flying and a safe return
October 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The people on this airplane have a sense of duty and self-sacrifice that Donald Trump will never understand. They are NOAA employees flying their plane through the middle of the category 4 Hurricane Melissa south of Jamaica. And they aren't getting paid.
I wish them safe flying and a safe return
I wish them safe flying and a safe return
Diablo (black) and Osiris. Best buds having a nap
September 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Diablo (black) and Osiris. Best buds having a nap
Perhaps I should consider reading TE Lawrence's Revolt in the Desert, Innes's Golden Soak, or Barnett's The Desert Generals. According to the thermometer on my shed it is 47.5C in the sun at 6:45pm EDT
August 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Perhaps I should consider reading TE Lawrence's Revolt in the Desert, Innes's Golden Soak, or Barnett's The Desert Generals. According to the thermometer on my shed it is 47.5C in the sun at 6:45pm EDT
I would have thought Band of Brothers had more impact on the American perception of the Heer. "You stupid fascist pigs! Look at you! You have horses! What were you thinking?"
July 11, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I would have thought Band of Brothers had more impact on the American perception of the Heer. "You stupid fascist pigs! Look at you! You have horses! What were you thinking?"
So of course, he doesn't remember, or doesn't know, the cards Canada could play in this "game". A truly staggering level of hubris and ignorance. If it ever came to a scorched earth trade war, the victory of the US over Canada would at best be Pyrrhic.
June 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
So of course, he doesn't remember, or doesn't know, the cards Canada could play in this "game". A truly staggering level of hubris and ignorance. If it ever came to a scorched earth trade war, the victory of the US over Canada would at best be Pyrrhic.
And so the psychodrama begins again. As long as The Don remembers that Canada has some very big, very nasty cards that it can play in a tit for tat trade war should it go that far.
June 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
And so the psychodrama begins again. As long as The Don remembers that Canada has some very big, very nasty cards that it can play in a tit for tat trade war should it go that far.
Donald Trump is not a God. He's not even a King. He's barely a President. He can't stop the war between Iran and Israel just by saying announcing there is a truce between them
June 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Donald Trump is not a God. He's not even a King. He's barely a President. He can't stop the war between Iran and Israel just by saying announcing there is a truce between them
I'll believe this when I hear it from Iran and Israel.
June 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I'll believe this when I hear it from Iran and Israel.
Eisenhower federalized the Arkansas National Guard and called in the US Army so African American kids could go to school. Trump federalized the California National Guard and Hegseth is threatening to bring in the US Marines to deport hardworking immigrants trying to get a better life for their kids.
June 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Eisenhower federalized the Arkansas National Guard and called in the US Army so African American kids could go to school. Trump federalized the California National Guard and Hegseth is threatening to bring in the US Marines to deport hardworking immigrants trying to get a better life for their kids.
And as my dad used to say, "It's all over but the shouting." Canada has a Liberal Minority government. My very begrudging thanks to Donald Trump, without whom none of this would have been possible
April 30, 2025 at 2:36 AM
And as my dad used to say, "It's all over but the shouting." Canada has a Liberal Minority government. My very begrudging thanks to Donald Trump, without whom none of this would have been possible
With 15 polls reporting at 11:40pm, Pierre Poilievre is well behind in his riding. Maybe the rumours were right #CanadaVotes #cdnpoli
April 29, 2025 at 3:40 AM
With 15 polls reporting at 11:40pm, Pierre Poilievre is well behind in his riding. Maybe the rumours were right #CanadaVotes #cdnpoli
The Bloc Quebecois is a separatist party, i.e. they want Quebec to leave Canada. The trend for them tonight is bad, they are on track to lose 13 seats and the Liberals to pick up 13. From CPAC Canada, broadcast about 10:41pm #CanadaVotes #cdnpoli
April 29, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The Bloc Quebecois is a separatist party, i.e. they want Quebec to leave Canada. The trend for them tonight is bad, they are on track to lose 13 seats and the Liberals to pick up 13. From CPAC Canada, broadcast about 10:41pm #CanadaVotes #cdnpoli
And it begins. Pre-election polling shows the Liberals on the way to a comfortable majority in our first past the post voting system.
April 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
And it begins. Pre-election polling shows the Liberals on the way to a comfortable majority in our first past the post voting system.
The last set of polls from yesterday show the breakdown between in the parties in our 1st past the post system. It does not account for the last second Trump Effect on the Conservatives, which might be interesting
April 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The last set of polls from yesterday show the breakdown between in the parties in our 1st past the post system. It does not account for the last second Trump Effect on the Conservatives, which might be interesting
From the other place, but Steve Inskeep has an account here too
April 16, 2025 at 1:20 AM
From the other place, but Steve Inskeep has an account here too
The Hang Seng has only been open an hour, and still the blood bath continues. I'm not sure I should look at the FTSE when I wake up.
April 7, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The Hang Seng has only been open an hour, and still the blood bath continues. I'm not sure I should look at the FTSE when I wake up.
I know. I know. The source was a text not a tweet, but close enough I think
"We are currently clean on OPSEC"
"We are currently clean on OPSEC"
March 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I know. I know. The source was a text not a tweet, but close enough I think
"We are currently clean on OPSEC"
"We are currently clean on OPSEC"
And again I ask about the Trump regime, how far is too far? Is it deliberately ignoring court orders? Is it threatening to remove judges with military force? The US seems to be rapidly running out of runway
March 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
And again I ask about the Trump regime, how far is too far? Is it deliberately ignoring court orders? Is it threatening to remove judges with military force? The US seems to be rapidly running out of runway
I fail to see how this is going to keep America great. www.npr.org/2025/02/13/n...
February 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I fail to see how this is going to keep America great. www.npr.org/2025/02/13/n...
We don't need that kind of protection. Don't mess with the Beaver
February 14, 2025 at 2:11 AM
We don't need that kind of protection. Don't mess with the Beaver
The Trump regime, where truth are lies, friends are enemies, and the laws and constitution are obstructions www.npr.org/2025/02/12/n...
February 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The Trump regime, where truth are lies, friends are enemies, and the laws and constitution are obstructions www.npr.org/2025/02/12/n...
Fentanyl seizures along the Canadian border since 2022. Total of 69 pounds. And for this "reason" Trump is going to make life hell for all North Americans. Source www.cbp.gov/newsroom/sta...
February 2, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Fentanyl seizures along the Canadian border since 2022. Total of 69 pounds. And for this "reason" Trump is going to make life hell for all North Americans. Source www.cbp.gov/newsroom/sta...
Watching Donald Trump's last presidency, I learned that I have to expect that he will do something worse than what I think is the worst he could do because then I won't be surprised. I'm not surprised with Gaetz, Gabbard (or Hegseth). And now we know why he wanted recess appointments
November 14, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Watching Donald Trump's last presidency, I learned that I have to expect that he will do something worse than what I think is the worst he could do because then I won't be surprised. I'm not surprised with Gaetz, Gabbard (or Hegseth). And now we know why he wanted recess appointments
I don't think much of Elon Musk, but credit where credit is due. This is incredible
October 13, 2024 at 12:38 PM
I don't think much of Elon Musk, but credit where credit is due. This is incredible