Ian Wightman
@torontomush.bsky.social
A sad old boomer trying to enjoy this absurdity known as life.
Never surprised by human incompetence in fact I expect it.
Never surprised by human incompetence in fact I expect it.
An argument can be made that they already have a military occupation. Up until this absurd nonsense began weren’t they the largest military presence on the island.
January 17, 2026 at 8:54 PM
An argument can be made that they already have a military occupation. Up until this absurd nonsense began weren’t they the largest military presence on the island.
This entire absurdity can be explained by Trumps’s belief; if we don’t own it, there is no need for us to defend it. And he is egged on in this belief by the evil cabal around him. It doesn’t help that they are also moronic.
January 17, 2026 at 3:22 PM
This entire absurdity can be explained by Trumps’s belief; if we don’t own it, there is no need for us to defend it. And he is egged on in this belief by the evil cabal around him. It doesn’t help that they are also moronic.
I had a boss like that. Once, the fire alarm went off. We all left the building per procedure. He didn’t. To our amusement fireman literally carried him out of the building.
January 13, 2026 at 10:26 PM
I had a boss like that. Once, the fire alarm went off. We all left the building per procedure. He didn’t. To our amusement fireman literally carried him out of the building.
It is in the hands of the American officer class of the American military so I am not hopeful.
January 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM
It is in the hands of the American officer class of the American military so I am not hopeful.
You would almost think there is a connection
January 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM
You would almost think there is a connection
I read somewhere the shooter was a committed Christian. If he was a Christian, wouldn’t turn the other cheek be the proper response.
January 10, 2026 at 5:45 PM
I read somewhere the shooter was a committed Christian. If he was a Christian, wouldn’t turn the other cheek be the proper response.
Well he can’t be a committed Christian. Isn’t there something in their foundational documents about killing an turning the other cheek.
January 10, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Well he can’t be a committed Christian. Isn’t there something in their foundational documents about killing an turning the other cheek.
I bought our house in 1981. I needed two mortgages one at 10 per cent the second one at 13 per cent. Oh and in the first year the house lost value.
January 9, 2026 at 3:10 AM
I bought our house in 1981. I needed two mortgages one at 10 per cent the second one at 13 per cent. Oh and in the first year the house lost value.
And don’t forget the the victim was a white suburban mom. It will be difficult to cover it up. There are few obvious scapegoats.
January 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM
And don’t forget the the victim was a white suburban mom. It will be difficult to cover it up. There are few obvious scapegoats.
Any religion should resist getting mixed with the state. Inevitably, the state will do bad things and the religion will get blamed.
December 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Any religion should resist getting mixed with the state. Inevitably, the state will do bad things and the religion will get blamed.
I think our MP’s need to take civics exam on how the westminister system works.
December 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I think our MP’s need to take civics exam on how the westminister system works.
Remember, scum like cream always rises to the top.
December 25, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Remember, scum like cream always rises to the top.
I can remember a time when the name of a candidate’s political party wasn’t listed on the ballot.
December 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I can remember a time when the name of a candidate’s political party wasn’t listed on the ballot.
They will be more expensive because they are manufactured in Canada and ICE will have to pay the tariff when delivered.
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
They will be more expensive because they are manufactured in Canada and ICE will have to pay the tariff when delivered.
This enjoyable thread is the real purpose of social media.
December 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
This enjoyable thread is the real purpose of social media.
You missed the fine print where it said, Terms and conditions apply.
November 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
You missed the fine print where it said, Terms and conditions apply.
So Albertans have no problem paying taxes.
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
So Albertans have no problem paying taxes.
Eventually, this type of conduct will come back and haunt Meta. Users will ignore all ads thinking they are a scam. Legitimate ad people will find it is not worth the time or money to advertise on Meta platforms.
November 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Eventually, this type of conduct will come back and haunt Meta. Users will ignore all ads thinking they are a scam. Legitimate ad people will find it is not worth the time or money to advertise on Meta platforms.
A reason for the vain vulgarian screaming at the senate to get rid of the filibuster. He might need them to pass his tariffs.
November 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
A reason for the vain vulgarian screaming at the senate to get rid of the filibuster. He might need them to pass his tariffs.
Ah, The Economist famous for getting their facts right and their opinions wrong.
October 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Ah, The Economist famous for getting their facts right and their opinions wrong.
Unaware, my understanding was it was part of Catholic theology. I stand corrected. Though a privilege bestowed by the state. I thought it arose from the fight between secular power (European Kings and the pope).
October 11, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Unaware, my understanding was it was part of Catholic theology. I stand corrected. Though a privilege bestowed by the state. I thought it arose from the fight between secular power (European Kings and the pope).
That is good to hear. I imagine it has to be done low profile.
October 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
That is good to hear. I imagine it has to be done low profile.
And yet the people who control the levers of power all claim to be Christian.
October 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
And yet the people who control the levers of power all claim to be Christian.
Depending on an old memory, I believe churches offered sanctuary in the sixties to draft dodger etc
And sanctuary is not amnesty. It is protection from secular authorities.
And sanctuary is not amnesty. It is protection from secular authorities.
October 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Depending on an old memory, I believe churches offered sanctuary in the sixties to draft dodger etc
And sanctuary is not amnesty. It is protection from secular authorities.
And sanctuary is not amnesty. It is protection from secular authorities.
And when are the churches going to offer sanctuary. I believe it is still part of Catholic theology.
October 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
And when are the churches going to offer sanctuary. I believe it is still part of Catholic theology.