Is it just me ? Watching pundits talk about Pierre Poilievre, they wonder if Pierre can pivot to become more palatable so he can win or rather the PCs can win. Is it me, or isn't that hoping Pierre can fool more people in voting for him? Seems empty headed.

Never forget the most ironclad rule of politics: Every abuse you justify against another will be weaponized against you in time. To cheer abuse, violence, or the suspension of others’ rights is to cheer the abuse, violence, and suspension of your own.

"Trump has the terrible strength peculiar to people who are incapable of embarrassment, and cannot fathom that they look ridiculous." Archive link, gives no money or personal data to Jeff Bezos: archive.is/wFaOC

Hands up! What other countries / citizens are not excited to help celebrate USA's 250th anniversary?

Nothing incorrect.

youtu.be/kYnsn0KrhCw?... The guy panicked. Unfortunately the camera does not show how close the car was, but does show Ms. Good's demeanor clearly not angry.

steady.substack.com/p/murder-in-... C'mon america! See this for what it was, wake the hell up! Tell your representatives it's their cozy nests as politicians at stake. To quit looking after THEIR best interests and look after America's or they will have no cozy gig anymore.

If cringe politics doesn't work out and he hasn't run to Argentina, he should try Dracula Cosplay... if he doesn't already.

That would take the anxiety level from 11 to at least 8. It is "living in absurd times" seeing the USA tear down the world order it insisted on for 80 years, replacing it with one that will never allow them a moments peace.

www.msn.com/en-ca/news/w...?

there is little value in confronting #Donny, only risk. well said. OK Magazine (not necessarily a pillar of journalism) reports Maduro personally pissed Trump off which hastened the kidnapping. Just saying.

Absolutely. the regime is hip deep in individuals totally petty, totally self serving, fulfilling their fantasies of power. While "the Epstein Files" can be floated as a reason... These people need no reason. They are drunk on power. Not a care in the world beyond their own needs. Psychopaths all.

Today's U.S. strikes on Venezuela underscore a massive risk: Pierre Poilievre still lacks the security clearance needed to understand the intelligence behind such global chaos. While Trump acts, Poilievre stays in the dark, choosing political slogans over national security. #cdnpoli #Canada

open.substack.com/pub/michelle... Just in case you want to know what to think.

This sums up today

Upping this post about UCP MLA recall petitions so people can scroll down and find their riding The events will be out of date But each post has a link where you can get information about signing If we don't sign those petitions Smith can claim she's popular and we support her crap #ableg #abpoli

youtu.be/B04RdVc3ChM?... Let's stay the course. It is NOT going to be easy. A great deal of the supply chain problems are self inflicted by the USA. But it's politically expedient for Trump and regime to dogpile the blame on us. So we are about to be smacked, let's stand firm. That means you AB & SK

He is the shield and distraction in chief, while the real work gets done. The billionaire buddies are getting multiples back on their investment, and there's plenty going to those " in the president's ear... Or unfettered access to the presidential signature device.

That may be the merriest Christmas ever

These open hearted Christmas wishes choke me up... crack me up... not choke, crack!!! Probably some choking in the Epstein files...

okanaganspirits.com/products/whi... If anyone is looking for a good replacement for bourbon

That is the truth. No pressure at all, but your closest neighbours and demonstrably you best friends would appreciate your rogue government to remove their jack boot off our neck.

How can CBC's coverage be covering Trump's speech like there's any normalcy? C'mon speak to the incredulity of watching the leader of the US rant like he's on speed. And hitting 100 lies a minute.

Well let me say watching the Pres is like nothing I've ever seen before. My condolences to America.

The FBI's focus on Antifa has ties back to ancient times where rulers like King Canute and Caligula battled the sea and declared victory. How did the people fall for that? We'll probably find out.

Looking out the window, new snow everywhere, glance at watch. 10:01 am... Sudden pining for the 10am time signal on CBC. Feeling very Canadian...

There's a difference in our two main Federal partys. I've been around a longish time and have seen floor crossings going both ways. The reactions may not differ behind closed doors. Or maybe it's just that the Cons don't close the door. Lantsman on CBC today, predicting / hoping Ma faces backlash...

Finished watching season 2 of "The Diplomat." Series like this, like FBI, were dramatic fiction. Now they are fantasy.

Veterans Affairs demands repayment of some benefits; process shocks veterans’ advocates | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1156450... In this case Veteran Affairs needs to eat the loss.

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www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bgd... Another in he series of, I've lost count of... "If you are not concerned you are paying attention pieces by Heather Cox Richardson. This portends dark days ahead

Reposting this everyday until Pete Hagueseth faces justice for his crimes against humanity.

Think about all the evil assholes in this administration. They *all* expect to die of old age, obscenely wealthy, surrounded by family, because that is how the US has allowed *every single previous evil asshole* to live after doing their atrocities. They learned they will never be punished.

Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star

I can't pass up the glaringly "what was that again?" Even though the guy is Trump... So, you agree your orders are illegal?

"US senator disappointed in Canada no longer treating them like a friendly neighbor" My dude your country is the neighbor which keeps getting back with their abusive ex who just threatened to beat us up Get your shit together and we can talk

Mark Carney Is Wrong: Canada Cannot Become an Energy Superpower Canada can produce a lot more oil, LNG, and electricity. That won't make us an energy superpower. Ever. @MarkJCarney @timhodgsonmt @ABDanielleSmith @BrianJeanAB markhamhislop.substack.com/p/mark-carne...

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Americans on Blue Sky, a question, is it okay for Canadians to be embarrassed on your behalf that this cretin is your "Ambassador" to Canada? I take it his appointment by Trump is a not so subtle indication of his disdain?

Excellent piece from @blackcloudsix.bsky.social, a 25 year vet who writes about defence issues. An interesting conclusion given Canada's current "Gripen fever". blackcloudsix.substack.com/p/shiny-jets...

Sharp thinking.

Well, there goes my appetite for toast.

Basically, the United States ran up until 2024 based on nothing more than the presumption that the administration would not do relentless crimes, and would stop if asked.