Robert MJ Thompson
@wh0n0z.bsky.social
Author*, Explorer, Thinker
Peaceful Protester
Cheerleader of Good Causes
*find me elsewhere
–https://catchmydrift.blog/
–@mrrobertthompson
Peaceful Protester
Cheerleader of Good Causes
*find me elsewhere
–https://catchmydrift.blog/
–@mrrobertthompson
Pinned
Re: Suspect
A new Superman movie came to theatres recently. I went to see it with my bride because I’m fond of the fictional character and wondered how a current director might envision his place in this threatened world we live in today. The usual suspects were present, bringing me comfort, humour, and a resolve that symbolically at least, all might be well with the world.
catchmydrift.blog
Re: Suspect
A new Superman movie came to theatres recently. I went to see it with my bride because I’m fond of the fictional character and wondered how a current director might envision his place in this threatened world we live in today. The usual suspects were present, bringing me comfort,…
A new Superman movie came to theatres recently. I went to see it with my bride because I’m fond of the fictional character and wondered how a current director might envision his place in this threatened world we live in today. The usual suspects were present, bringing me comfort,…
How long has it been that I have called this man deAdder a prophet? Since his days before he got fired from the Halifax Chronicle Herald fur sure eh!! His artistic tea-leaf reading continues –– thanks Michael!🤩🔮
November 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
How long has it been that I have called this man deAdder a prophet? Since his days before he got fired from the Halifax Chronicle Herald fur sure eh!! His artistic tea-leaf reading continues –– thanks Michael!🤩🔮
24 hours from now I'll be gathering at the Spanish Civil War Memorial to honour all those innocents who are killed when war is considered a valid response. In these times when WWIII is not an exaggeration in labelling, I believe a message of peace must be promoted.
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
24 hours from now I'll be gathering at the Spanish Civil War Memorial to honour all those innocents who are killed when war is considered a valid response. In these times when WWIII is not an exaggeration in labelling, I believe a message of peace must be promoted.
shoulda got a goldfish eh?
I can't stop laughing at this, because it has happened to me 🤣
Wheee! The joy of having dogs! 🐶 😂
November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
shoulda got a goldfish eh?
Story delivered! –– thanks for the opportunity to share my perspective.🫡🧐
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Looking for more ways to support our mission? Learn all the ways you can get involved: https://ow.ly/qFGa50WN8v4
November 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Story delivered! –– thanks for the opportunity to share my perspective.🫡🧐
The word 'extermination' persists.
Hamas condemns Israel’s “daily and continuous violations” since a truce came into effect last month.
Israeli drone strike kills two in Gaza as ceasefire violations mount
Hamas condemns Israel’s “daily and continuous violations” since a truce came into effect last month.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The word 'extermination' persists.
Ah Winnipeg, the navel of Canada! Site of the great General Strike of 1919. And now led by the incomparable Wab Kinew.
Lucky Peggers!
Lucky Peggers!
There’s a culture of politics in Winnipeg that is so beautiful and so powerful, because it’s grounded in the fundamental notion that every single life is precious and worth fighting for.
That’s what I see in Winnipeg Centre, and that’s the kind of NDP our campaign wants to rebuild. #cdnpoli
That’s what I see in Winnipeg Centre, and that’s the kind of NDP our campaign wants to rebuild. #cdnpoli
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Ah Winnipeg, the navel of Canada! Site of the great General Strike of 1919. And now led by the incomparable Wab Kinew.
Lucky Peggers!
Lucky Peggers!
@anthonyted.bsky.social offers a class in 'The Ladder of Abstraction' and I feel the wiser for it.
The Edmund Fitzgerald and the 'Ladder of Abstraction' open.substack.com/pub/unsorted...
The Edmund Fitzgerald and the 'Ladder of Abstraction' open.substack.com/pub/unsorted...
The Edmund Fitzgerald and the 'Ladder of Abstraction'
How a renowned shipwreck produced an almost perfect lesson in storytelling.
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
@anthonyted.bsky.social offers a class in 'The Ladder of Abstraction' and I feel the wiser for it.
The Edmund Fitzgerald and the 'Ladder of Abstraction' open.substack.com/pub/unsorted...
The Edmund Fitzgerald and the 'Ladder of Abstraction' open.substack.com/pub/unsorted...
Can The Donald get any more fetid? The cleanup after #trumpism will take a long time. Dealing with waste material, after the fact, is more costly than prevention. Can we learn a lesson here?
BREAKING
President Trump has granted a pardon to a slew of Trump world figures, including Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and Sidney Powell, for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
President Trump has granted a pardon to a slew of Trump world figures, including Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and Sidney Powell, for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
November 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Can The Donald get any more fetid? The cleanup after #trumpism will take a long time. Dealing with waste material, after the fact, is more costly than prevention. Can we learn a lesson here?
A rare visit from an Ontario grand-nephew (my only one!). A chance to challenge his perspective.😲
November 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A rare visit from an Ontario grand-nephew (my only one!). A chance to challenge his perspective.😲
Re: Suspect
A new Superman movie came to theatres recently. I went to see it with my bride because I’m fond of the fictional character and wondered how a current director might envision his place in this threatened world we live in today. The usual suspects were present, bringing me comfort,…
A new Superman movie came to theatres recently. I went to see it with my bride because I’m fond of the fictional character and wondered how a current director might envision his place in this threatened world we live in today. The usual suspects were present, bringing me comfort,…
Re: Suspect
A new Superman movie came to theatres recently. I went to see it with my bride because I’m fond of the fictional character and wondered how a current director might envision his place in this threatened world we live in today. The usual suspects were present, bringing me comfort, humour, and a resolve that symbolically at least, all might be well with the world.
catchmydrift.blog
November 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Re: Suspect
A new Superman movie came to theatres recently. I went to see it with my bride because I’m fond of the fictional character and wondered how a current director might envision his place in this threatened world we live in today. The usual suspects were present, bringing me comfort,…
A new Superman movie came to theatres recently. I went to see it with my bride because I’m fond of the fictional character and wondered how a current director might envision his place in this threatened world we live in today. The usual suspects were present, bringing me comfort,…
Don't agree with this? Then watch this!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=akad...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=akad...
November 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Don't agree with this? Then watch this!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=akad...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=akad...
The scale is so difficult to conceptualize.
Tens of thousands of children dead, millions of people starved, and at least 241 Palestinians killed since the cease fire.
We (the US) fund this genocide. Each year we give billions in “aid” to Israel so they can continue policies of ethnic cleansing and apartheid, yet we refuse to fund SNAP.
We (the US) fund this genocide. Each year we give billions in “aid” to Israel so they can continue policies of ethnic cleansing and apartheid, yet we refuse to fund SNAP.
An NPR reporter's journey into Gaza, for the first time since the war began
NPR Mideast correspondent Daniel Estrin has entered the Gaza Strip for the first time since the war began, but Israel still requires a military escort.
www.npr.org
November 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The scale is so difficult to conceptualize.
gross
Not ICE. Border Patrol. They’re wearing Border Patrol uniforms with clear Border Patrol patches on them.
There are many videos of ICE officers doing outrageous stuff but a lot of the absolute worst videos are of Border Patrol, who are basically Bovino and Miller’s most aggressive tool right now.
There are many videos of ICE officers doing outrageous stuff but a lot of the absolute worst videos are of Border Patrol, who are basically Bovino and Miller’s most aggressive tool right now.
ICE agents in Chicago violently detain a non verbal autistic man for being “non compliant”
He couldn’t “comply” because of his disability…they don’t care
This is not the first time they’ve gone after a disabled person
They target the most vulnerable because it’s an easy way to meet their quota
He couldn’t “comply” because of his disability…they don’t care
This is not the first time they’ve gone after a disabled person
They target the most vulnerable because it’s an easy way to meet their quota
November 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
gross
A book in hand deserves to be read throughout the land.🤗
November 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A book in hand deserves to be read throughout the land.🤗
beauty
The waitress who appeared on the cover of Supertramp's Breakfast in America (1979) – album is 95 years old on this picture. How wonderful is this!!
November 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
beauty
pinwheel –– cool
The Fireworks Galaxy - 100 billion stars!
In the last century we have witnessed 10 supernovas in the arms of this galaxy (Milky Way averages 2). All of the bright red spots you see are areas where new stars are being born, incredible considering this galaxy is 25 million light years away from us!
In the last century we have witnessed 10 supernovas in the arms of this galaxy (Milky Way averages 2). All of the bright red spots you see are areas where new stars are being born, incredible considering this galaxy is 25 million light years away from us!
November 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
pinwheel –– cool
"forced to watch the BBC in our hotel rooms" says Ms.L.
This press secretary is an example of the lowest level that humanity can reach.
This press secretary is an example of the lowest level that humanity can reach.
November 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
"forced to watch the BBC in our hotel rooms" says Ms.L.
This press secretary is an example of the lowest level that humanity can reach.
This press secretary is an example of the lowest level that humanity can reach.
Its' all about perspective eh. “I was struck by the fact that New York elite and Republicans wanted to paint these proposals as sort of coming from the moon,”
We can make the world we want. Why are we letting the 1% decide?
We can make the world we want. Why are we letting the 1% decide?
This perfectly encapsulates how I feel living in the US. The republican party is an insane death cult, the democratic party is 3 corporations in a trench coat, and the "socialists" are just the completely normal left-wing capitalists you'd find in any of 2 dozen European nations.
Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Its' all about perspective eh. “I was struck by the fact that New York elite and Republicans wanted to paint these proposals as sort of coming from the moon,”
We can make the world we want. Why are we letting the 1% decide?
We can make the world we want. Why are we letting the 1% decide?
"To fund tax reductions, the federal government has to cut services." No, No! This is a great article but my wish is that @mark-carney.bsky.social get serious about #taxtherich because w/o equity measures the masses WILL revolt.
Are We Going to Feel Broke Forever? open.substack.com/pub/thewalru...
Are We Going to Feel Broke Forever? open.substack.com/pub/thewalru...
Are We Going to Feel Broke Forever?
When it comes to lowering the cost of living, there’s not much any government can do
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"To fund tax reductions, the federal government has to cut services." No, No! This is a great article but my wish is that @mark-carney.bsky.social get serious about #taxtherich because w/o equity measures the masses WILL revolt.
Are We Going to Feel Broke Forever? open.substack.com/pub/thewalru...
Are We Going to Feel Broke Forever? open.substack.com/pub/thewalru...
spooky cover!
Out today! The Italian edition of Whistle! Woo woo!
November 7, 2025 at 11:19 PM
spooky cover!
Interesting strategy. I'd just rather not buy into any corporate Amazon. I'm all for finding ways to protect the river though.🤓
November 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Interesting strategy. I'd just rather not buy into any corporate Amazon. I'm all for finding ways to protect the river though.🤓
I hope there are no broken legs in your performance Mr.R. just lots of "maple-flavoured funny".😆
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I hope there are no broken legs in your performance Mr.R. just lots of "maple-flavoured funny".😆
I wouldn't advocate killing of any sort, but if you had to wield a weapon I'd Kindness has power.
Re: Kind open.substack.com/pub/mrrobert...
Re: Kind open.substack.com/pub/mrrobert...
Re: Kind
from the catchmydrift.blog archives
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I wouldn't advocate killing of any sort, but if you had to wield a weapon I'd Kindness has power.
Re: Kind open.substack.com/pub/mrrobert...
Re: Kind open.substack.com/pub/mrrobert...
@avilewis.ca would make an awesome NDP leader. "Voters don’t want to be manipulated, and when voters see politics as usual, it turns them off instantly."
'We're in an Emergency. We Have Got to Start Talking' via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
'We're in an Emergency. We Have Got to Start Talking' via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
‘We’re in an Emergency. We Have Got to Start Talking’ | The Tyee
Activist filmmaker Avi Lewis is taking another swing at federal politics. This time, he wants to lead the NDP. A Tyee Q&A.
thetyee.ca
November 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM
@avilewis.ca would make an awesome NDP leader. "Voters don’t want to be manipulated, and when voters see politics as usual, it turns them off instantly."
'We're in an Emergency. We Have Got to Start Talking' via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
'We're in an Emergency. We Have Got to Start Talking' via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...