If we're doing a +/- sheet on this government, this is a minus unless protections were negotiated. If I read in the future this is shut down down or the union affected adversely, my support will end. ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/burnaby-bc-oil-refinery-to-fall-under-us-control-in-91b-deal/

Perfect thing for a candy hangover.

This is a growing problem. I just don't answer numbers I don't recognize (they can leave a message). And if I get a text I contact my bank, not the texter. Independently confirm the problem is real or not, for your own peace of mind. cbc.ca/news/gopublic/bank-investigator-fraud-scam-9.6950754V

The Lord is my sheepskin. He refurbishes my shawl. His down and his duvet they comforter me. I will follow the ten thread count commandments. Chenille before me. Gauze forth and mul-two-ply. Our faux fur who are in heaven, houndstooth be thy name. Thy gingham come, thy twill be done.

Google AI is great, if you live in America where facts are optional. 😂

Couple of days ago, it looked like there were enough signatures, but according to this article from yesterday, more signatures are still needed. Come on Alberta, 3 more days to locate a place to sign and get this done - you dont want a different question on this! cochranenow.com/articles/can...

Awhile back, I suggested his economic interventions seemd to track his own business failures - running the govt like a casino, destroying universities, etc. I joked that I would bet beef would be next. I. Was. Joking. Timing market fails has just become easy. ETTD

I'm wondering today: who has control over whom? Shutting down government to prevent the damage from releasing records vs WH occupant threatening to have members (who are becoming less viable on the daily) primaried. Mutually-assured destruction isn't just for nukes anymore.

Hmmmm

My block (head) of the day, because insulting people is not a valid form of rebuttal: @concernedpublic.bsky.social

SCOTUS contemplating time limits on using race as a factor in carving up electoral districts is venturing into creating policy. Stay in your lane judges, nobody elected you.

Let's be clear about SCOTUS and Alex Jones: SCOTUS simply declined to put Jones' appeal on their docket. They didn't rule on it because they didn't take it up. Whatever his lawyers put in front of them was considered insufficient and/or uncompelling. They have not ruled on a case they did not hear.

I'm all for the pet photos, I enjoy them immensely. I am starting to draw the line at anthropomorphizing them by giving them their own accounts and offering their english-adjacent commentaries. And costumes - why? Let pets be pets, I'm not entering into parasocial relationships with them.

Diane Keaton was for me the woman to pay attention to at a time I needed it. Annie Hall gave me a lot to think about. RIP

I just heard "mansplaining" defined as "correctile dysfunction." I spat out my coffee.

So SCOTUS declines to hear Maxwell's appeal, and the current WH occupant starts floating the idea of a pardon. Because now he has to, since SCOTUS wouldn't help him wash his hands of this. Release the Epstein files.

So that's a rap on the rapture? Again? Spelling error intentional.

I'm seeing a lot of people posting plates of food like they're Jamie Oliver. So here's mine. Orange chicken, rice and green beans.

Is it my imagination, or is the current WH occupant assigning female lawyers to posts because he believes he can push them to do what he wants? He did it again today. Ladies, prove me wrong. (no, I'm not embarking on a new career path here)

Your Saturday eye-candy #quiltsky

🤷‍♂️ #JustSayin

I'd like to know why my feed is now showing me accounts that post the weather in places I've never even heard of, and therefore am not likely to ever visit. I mean, I'm not traveling anywhere for the foreseeable anyway, but if I was, these places are not even making the bucket list.

Shots. Fired. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Just gonna leave this here.

May this portion of the dissent by Ketanji Brown Jackson haunt John Roberts forever and be the final word on his tenure as Chief Justice.

More helpful than stepping in to help the employer. vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/08/18/o...

ALL of this.

When he ends his posts with "THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER" I'm automatically triggered to remember we're living in an Orwellian reality. And I'm pretty convinced its why he started doing it.

Song of the summer, right here.

Want to thank everyone who took time today to share the art of Artemisia Gentileschi and honour her birthdate. It's so nice to be in a place that appreciates the contributions of women from an era that marginalized their talents. "As long as I live I will have control over my being"

We have GOT to be willing to extend ourselves in curiosity for one another. It's all of us versus the forces of harm and hate and greed, or we won't make it. We cannot spare throwing anyone off. Which means that we need to figure out how to make it work. Uncomfortable conversations and all.

Okay Canada, now we know. The next time he mentions "51st state" and "two weeks" in the same press conference, it means he's invading in two days.

I'm very heartened by the protest turnout everywhere today. But everyone is surprised at how many seniors joined in. We can't rely on schools to explain our lived history anymore. This is where we become the boring teachers we thought our grandparents were.

Sign of the day

If you think anything showing on the Alberta Prosperity Project website is worth considering, unfollow me now or plan to have conversations about how easily you let your emotions be manipulated by complete strangers who do not have your interests at heart. Faith-based orgs need to all get lost!

An excellent read

I wrote this about MAGA, but it applies equally to Conservatives in Canada www.reddit.com/r/cognitives...

Mr. Carney, Congratulations on your election. You have one opportunity. One. I don't say this because I oppose you, but because of what it cost in votes diverted to your candidates, taken from progressives. The lions remain at your gate, so be transparent and clear, and deliver what you promised.

This is a good listen if you want help understanding the goal of "authoritarianism by algorithm" www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

How Trump Brought a Divided Canada Together — Against Him The Trumpiest politician in the history of our northern neighbor was on a glide path to the prime ministership. Then Trump opened his stupid mouth.

Worth thinking about. #EconSky

47 needs his people to believe the rest of the world is against them. His tariff-the-world policies will create higher inflation, which he can then convince people was caused by other countries. Most likely he will assign responsibility largely to Canada as we are their largest trade partners. 1/2