D’après son article (lien ci-dessous), Annie Koshy commente les opinions du PDG de la Banque Scotia. Quand un PDG de banque devient acteur politique, le problème n’est pas l’opinion — c’est le rôle. Les PDG des grandes banques canadiennes ne sont pas des politiciens,

Sad. Just very sad. IMHO, a revolution is far overdue and would be harder than about year ago when it was suggested.

Is he being groomed to take over as dictator ?

Trump thinks he is the President of the western hemisphere. Donald and Melania Trump, Ivanka, Jared Kushner, Donald Jr., Eric, Barron have all made billions while Trump has been in office. Their assets need to be seized. There should be protests at all of Trump properties, including Mar-a-Lago.

Canada’s response to the fast‑moving crisis in Venezuela is intentionally measured, restrained, and sequenced. Annie argues that this deliberate posture reveals how Ottawa—under PM Carney—understands leadership, credibility, and the role of a middle power in a volatile moment. Link to her post below

If you have not read substack posts by Annie Kushy & Charlie Angus, I suggest you do, especially if you are Canadian. Venezuela Exposes the Bind Canada Faces Between Law and Alliance substack.com/inbox/post/1... and Venezuela - The Lesson for Canada charlieangus.substack.com/p/venezuela-...

Watching Wake Forest in the Mayo Bowl reminded me of their coach Peahead Walker. Walker coached them for 14 seasons with a great winning record including the Gator bowl in 1946. In 1951, Walker left and came to Montreal and coached the Alouettes successfully until 1959.

Little Ukrainian watching Zelenskyy New Year address

Saw it from Montreal Blatant

At the Rose Bowl, someone please wish the Indiana he a happy new year

Number of people who go bankrupt every year because of medical bills or illness-related work loss: 🇦🇺 0 🇨🇦 0 🇩🇰 0 🇫🇮 0 🇫🇷 0 🇩🇪 0 🇮🇸 0 🇮🇪 0 🇮🇹 0 🇯🇵 0 🇳🇱 0 🇳🇴 0 🇵🇹 0 🇪🇸 0 🇸🇪 0 🇬🇧 0 🇺🇸 530,000 There’s a lesson there.

Happy New Year. I just read Annie Koshy's contribution for this morning and am analyzing it now. This piece was surely not put together quickly but thoughtfully constructed over time. Annie argues that 2026 won’t be a year of dramatic upheaval for Canada — but that’s precisely why it matters.

Pursuant to previous posts, I might add that, in my opinion, MS NOW should be listened to as different from legacy outlets (NBC, ABC, CBC, & in Canada Postmedia print, CBC et al). MS NOW is a break away group (from NBC) of very good investigative journalists. They are an independent news source.

Who agrees? ✋

Sharyn Alfonsi, the CBS “60 Minutes” correspondent says, “We go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state.” Marc Elias adds so are ABC and NBC. He suggests we rely instead on independent news sources. So I say let's forego these legacy media in Canada also. Let's rely on /2

Trump and Putin share the shame and the war against a democratic nation. They will never be forgotten as war criminals. Their supporters likewise. Salva Ukraini! 🇺🇦

But Netanyahu is happy!!!😆

Certainly appears that way!!!

Our new Buy Canadian Policy officially launches today.   Our major federal construction and defence projects will prioritise Canadian steel, aluminum, and lumber. We’re building big, we’re building bold — and starting today, we’re building Canadian.

"This story is as sad as it is predictable. And for legacy media, the slide toward capitulation and irrelevance appears irreversible. Virtually every major corporate-owned outlet is navigating this consequential moment by watering down its mission and its coverage.' Marc Elias

Marc Elias: "Approach each day with these questions: *What can we do to protect free and fair elections? *How can we counter what the GOP is doing? *How can we advance the voting rights of every eligible citizen and ensure their ballots are accurately counted and elections properly certified?"

It’s President Zelenskyy…

Do read the blundell piece regardless whether you’re Canadian, American, UK European or other. It is very important. N.B., Quebec and Alberta separatists, take serious note. Poilievre and fellow conservatives, please remove the smirk on your faces.

Well, Gretsky is recognized as a Trump Maggot by many. He’s more American. So, Canada didn’t have a representative either

Maybe someday, Americans will want to become a social-democratic country like most of the other developed countries. It's not a perfect solution, there are problems, but it's a lot more affordable and enjoyable than what your present and foreseeable future holds.

Funny- I was just thinking how much of a turkey I am for watching I’m Canadian. Our thanksgiving was weeks ago. There’s no hockey tonight 💤💤

Worse, Trump & co. are going after many thousands of Afghans because of a single crime by 1 Afghan. Maybe all the Trump family for generations will (should) suffer because of the crimes of Donald

A new global system is emerging. The USA is no longer the unquestionable leader in a unipolar world. Perhaps a USA-China bipolar world will not be accepted either. Perhaps we are moving towards a multipolar world with a few major powers (US, China, India, EU) and several middle powers.

Snyder's post is long, a little complex but accurate. If you are a world citizen, please read it, carefully. World leaders certainly will. INMO, few individuals know more about the history and current circumstances of Ukraine and Russia than Professor Snyder. snyder.substack.com/p/russian-un...

From Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: "The difference between a republic and an empire is the loyalty of one's army"

From Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: "The difference between a republic and an empire is the loyalty of one's army"

The leaders of the democratic world are presently meeting to discuss the Russian war in Ukraine. The 28-point Russian 'peace' plan is taken apart and destroyed very well by Tim Snyder. No country can accept any part of this propaganda, not even the USA. Those who can must read Snyder's post.

David Frum stated, "we may discover that post-American world is not just a topic for think tanks and seminars—it may be our reality, and it may be a lot less pleasant than the world it replaced." IMO, this is something about which we should contemplate and concern ourselves

Your thoughts? From Foreign Affairs: "Were Canada, Germany, and Japan to acquire nuclear weapons, they would rebalance global military capabilities in favor of a coalition of states committed to the rules-based system and to stopping the erosion of its key norms, especially territorial integrity."

And, I think he should be taking shoot out attempts, in the first 3!

Totally impressed! I just read the messages from the PMO. These statements from PMMC, the King & Queen of Sweden, and the PM of Sweden are comprehensive and involve complex collaboration. The world needs this level of leadership and cooperation. You should register to receive daily agenda/notes.

. Trump's America 2025 . . . 💠 😔 💠 Cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social .

The republic can break, but it need not. Those who work against the grifters, who reinforce the reality beyond the bubble, are doing right. They are not only holding back authoritarianism, but giving the republic a chance. Thanks, Tim Snyder The Grift Bubble A Political Theory of American Collapse

Canada has had a longstanding commitment to the international rule of law. To state that those with the guns get to decide what is legal or illegal would mean the mob have won. Charlie's message to Canadians Charlie's message to the MAGA cult -- wake up! charlieangus.substack.com/p/herman-gor...

Like the Nazi inner circle, Göring was a genocidal murderer, but what set him apart was his narcissistic decadence and endless capacity for stolen riches. He may have been an incompetent military leader, but he was a supreme criminal boss. Göring would have felt right at home in Mar-A-Lago.

Do you believe press secretary Katy Leavitt when she speaks. I do not.

He's on the witness stand of public opinion. The more he talks, the more he reveals how guilty he is. Dear Donald, keep talking...

Prime Minister Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social wished King Charles a happy 77th birthday. In a congratulatory message he says, "His actions serve as a reminder that leadership, at its best, is rooted in humility, curiosity, and a deep sense of responsibility to others." 😁 Reflective. Subtle !

Average healthcare costs in the US: Giving birth? $18,000 Cancer treatment? $150,000 One month ICU stay? Between 30k and 150k. That’s not including copays, deductibles, interest and all the other hoops you have to jump through. Cost in Canada? $0. Cost in the UK? $0. Cost in Australia? $0.

Tomorrow Nov. 11, I hope the Canadiens organization has the captain carry the torch to centre ice to symbolically blaze the ice surface as recognition of John McCrae’s In Flanders Fields and Remembrance Day @jacktodd.bsky.social N.B. “To you from failing hands ….” adorns the Habs dressing room

I’m sure his views on climate change have not altered. What has changed are global policies that are negatively affected by Trump & co bullying tactics and limitations. Smart leaders must accordingly adjust strategies and timing .

MAGA never had any intention of dealing fairly with Canada. Mr. Hoekstra is here to monkey-wrench trade and to gaslight our officials. He fails the most basic test as an ambassador and must be recalled. Again Charlie nails it. charlieangus.substack.com/p/f2597f57-c... Poilievre & co support MAGA😱

Ford used Reagan words to irritate Trump. Great !! But do not thank Reagan. Charlie Angus really puts things into perspective with his post: The Meltdown and the Master Trump, Reagan and How 40 Years of “Freedom” Fuelled the Age of MAGA charlieangus.substack.com/p/the-meltdo... Thanks, Charlie

A warning from Angus open.substack.com/pub/charliea...