I've seen some shameless billionaire dick riding during my time on Xitter. But this Auren guy might be the champion cowgirl.

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I still own a piece.

When ChatGPT agrees, we're definitely in trouble.

I don't recall if I've seen this before. (Early dementia?) This is an interview the university did with me 2 years ago when I was first awarded the Chair in University Teaching: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-Ev...

Let me share with you the two scariest words to a certain powerful segment of the US elite. Are you ready? Here it comes... "AI bubble."

Trying to eat fewer processed carbs. Today's lunch was eggs scrambled with olive oil, nutritional yeast, broccoli, bell pepper, and garlic salt, with a side of spaghetti squash cooked in butter and cinnamon, and of course a dab of salsa.

It was also Dean Cain.

This is a really remarkable piece of writing and in its particulars it describes so, so many people

I hate to say it, but I think NYC is heading to Shakira Law

I genuinely do not celebrate anyone's death. Genuinely. Even the worst people had those who loved them, and my thoughts unerringly go to those wretched few who must survive in grief. But I think when Orange Shitgibbon kicks the bucket, the world will be like... www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlCF...

Did you know that in Canada, if a budget doesn’t pass the government doesn’t shut down? Federal workers aren’t furloughed. Funding for social services doesn’t dry up. Failure to pass a budget triggers an election. It puts the politicians jobs on the line. They get the budget passed.

I adore some parts of the USA: Manhattan, San Francisco, New Orleans, etc. And I used to live in both New York and DC. Met so many lovely people there, and made lifelong friends. But it's slowly dawning on me that I might never visit U.S. soil ever again.

Is there any more annoying collection of Dunning Kruger dipshits than the assembly of right-wing comedy podcast bros?

Last night, my 5-year old helped me make this pot of vegan chili in the instant pot: kidney beans, chickpeas, bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, sweet paprika, vegetable broth and the secret ingredient: Massel's vegan beef flavouring powder.

Fuck year. Denmark is in the running to become to Sanest Nation on Earth. Next, move that age up to 55 and keep it climbing.

If the US makes any real move against Greenland then they will have crossed the Rubicon and there will be no coming back from this epic deflation of global power, respect, wealth, and influence. The death of the hegemon is nigh.

Me: "Your favourite holiday is Christmas, right?" My 5-year old: "Nope." Me: "What? Then it has to be Hallowe'en, right?" 5-yo: "Nope." Me: "What? Then what is it?" 5-yo: "Remembrance Day because I get to remember all the people in Heaven." This kid, man.

Me, lying in bed this morning: *groans* about my various aches and pains. My 5-year old in the room next door: "Mama! He's talking to himself about himself!" Pretty much sums up the rest of my life.

Niche humour.

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if Orange Shitgibbon is denied (an unconstitutional) 3rd term, what are the odds he says, "fuck it" and tries to do as much damage to the world as possible in his exiting months? And he could do a lot of damage.

When sanity returns (and it will), I look forward to the flotilla of lawsuits that will bankrupt the US government.

I don’t mean to brag, but ChatGPT is REALLY impressed by how insightful my questions are

Being on SNAP benefits for 17 years, I've NEVER been told I wouldn't be paid my benefits. NEVER. What is going on is BEYOND cruel. The ppl w/disabilities, ppl w/chronic illnesses & cancer, seniors already isolated, the 16M hh's w/children. WE REFUSE TO BE A NUMBER. WE ARE PEOPLE. WE DESERVE DIGNITY.

When rich people say dumb shit to poor people who think it sounds smart. The Achilles Heel of an open society: there are actually very few mechanisms to protect the masses from powerful, amoral, psychopaths.

incredible that these guys have a massive hard on for a country that, if it were a state, would rank behind kansas in terms of wealth and which would be a total backwater if it weren’t economically integrated with more functional countries

Funny and insightful documentary on the asshole RW comedy bros and their connection to tech billionaires and other assholes. youtu.be/ewvRS3NwIlQ?...

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Last night, my 5-year old made the CN Tower out of Lego, and I thought it was pretty cool.

Well, Elmo, no one else is going to say it to you.

My 5-year old: "Mama!!" Me, in a falsetto: "Yes?" 5-yo: "I mean REAL Mama. You're the extra Mama." Me: "Ah." 5-yo: "But I want you to always be Dada." Well, I got told. No gender fluidity for me this morning.

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USA Photo of the year

I can’t believe Zohran is transing the trains already www.mta.info/article/f-m-...

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The worst people in the world continue to be the most rewarded.

The algorithm is suddenly feeding me lots of Scott Weiland clips. Poignant as we approach the 10th anniversary of his death. This was a pretty impressive performance. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_OL...

By my count, since 1962 there have been about 25 federal MPs who have crossed the floor. Sixteen of those joined the Liberals (including former Conservative leadership hopeful Belinda Stronach), while only 5 joined the Conservatives. I'd be careful who we're calling idiots.

Nationwide Support For Mamdani Policies: Creating new violence de-escalation programs + mental health teams to respond to certain 911 calls instead of police: 72% Cutting fines/fees for small businesses: 70% Free childcare for infancy to age 3: 65% Data For Progress / Nov 3, 2025

FYI, I’m still laughing at the Kentuckians who were upset they couldn’t vote in the NYC mayoral election.