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You’re So Vain Trump’s obsession with his own name exposes a man chasing validation

C.S. Lewis, in his great work, Mere Christianity wrote of what he called, "The Great Sin" he spoke of pride - when you are focused on having more, being consumed by comparison that's when your pride is a problem. Dan Rather/Team Steady provides food for thought. open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...

@choosecanada.bsky.social
bit.ly/4quVFEd at 7:49 US Rep Ogles says, "...and quite frankly I think the people of Alberta would agree with that sentiment that they would prefer not to be a part of Canada and be a part of the United States because we are winning day in and day out..." No we wouldn't

Is it possible that there are leaders in Europe who do not hold Putin as the gold standard of integrity?

Amen, not up to speed on Gaza, this book is a great place to start.

@meanwhileua.bsky.social “Trump told Zelensky that Putin was “ready to promise” to end the war and not start wars against other nations, in exchange for Donbas and the other Ukrainian territory he has seized” reports Washington Post. “Hold My Beer” says Neville Chamberlain to Trump.

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@ivanthek.bsky.social This president’s direct to the world statements with the silly US Flag face tough guy image is Iran the big threat for nuclear response? Just wondering what would happen if Denmark or Canada or Panama said…it’s time to waste billions and develop a nuclear arsenal?

This made me laugh out loud…- have a great day and stay awesome.

This was a president (former) who had an extremely individual experience with Iran, who served others his entire life, who may be the furthest removed from the motivations of the self serving Trump Family Transactional “leader” gang. President Jimmy Carter was true Servant leader.

And for those who might say, Yes, but…what does Timothy Snyder know…about war, history etc….?
The answer is a lot more than pretty much everyone

Calculate the cost of the US attack on Iran - somewhere north of 500 million - south of 1.2 billion all in…however if you build a present value bomber for 1.2 Billion eventually you want to use it to drop big bombs…if you spend millions for each bunker bombs you want to know if they work…

Quote Part 2: “That’s the way the deal reads. We have to protect Japan. And, by the way, they make a fortune with us economically. I actually ask, who makes these deals?” Donald Trump
Comment: Basic WWII history - the US made this deal after defeating Japan in WW II.

Quote Part 1 :”In March, Mr Trump had said: “We have a great relationship with Japan, but we have an interesting deal with Japan that we have to protect them, but they don’t have to protect us.

Prompt to the AI of your choice: Are you able to draw from recent press releases and make an estimate in US dollars of the cost of Saturday June 21st’ US bombing and cruise missile attack on Iran’s nuclear refinement plants? - what is the response. Today’s attack between 550million and 1.1 Billion

Putin Has Won: The US Government Now Speaks His Narrative And Trump Does Not Even Have To Give The Orders

@phillipspobrien.bsky.social shares an interesting article and release from the US Secretary of State, substack.com/home/post/p-.... I can't help but wonder what the wording will be like on July 1, 2025, for "Canada 🇨🇦Day". We live in the most unusual of times, or is it Orwellian times? #newspeak

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@stevenbeschloss.bsky.social wrote, Trump’s directive yesterday stated, “To the extent that protests or acts of violence directly inhibit the execution of the laws, they constitute a form of rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States.” Any thoughts re Jan 2020?

Thank you - will do

“Tom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, told BBC Radio that there are “14,000 babies that will die in the next 48 hours unless we can reach them.” Speaking of the need for humanitarian relief in Gaza to prevent further genocide. Save the children, feed the children.

#no2AlbertaSuccession “Smith has said she doesn’t endorse separating from Canada, but separatists should not be demonized for their frustration with Ottawa.” It is not demonizing to say that you deeply disagree and see the entire conversation as wrong minded. A waste of time and money.

Can you explain voter suppression - that is different from claiming votes were inaccurately counted is it not? That and all the efforts to redraw electoral districts. Thank you

Always dangerous to suggest things that allow anyone to suggest voter fraud. Millions did not vote but all those who did vote the electoral college resulted in Trump 2.0 just like the 2020 results were valid for Biden. It can’t be a stolen election because your party lost.

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Blessed to once again be joined by @davidarobertson.bsky.social discussing David's new book released May 13, 2025 bit.ly/3S1ZKkv, I started reading this morning (May 13), #1 Movie Night totally resonates with my family patterns. #52 is share the book, We talk about #28 & the #shareyouraction Enjoy!

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#Albertans wondering if Alberta "separates" from Canada, are you thinking we are a "standalone" nation, or were you thinking you'd "apply" to join, say the USA, as a "state" like Alberta would be the 51st? Think you aren't heard now...try being Louisiana? 2 Senators and 6 of 435 reps in Congress.

What’s the OKC win probability at 10:40 pm EST it’s OKC 84-49 with 1:28 to go in the second quarter. WOW

Hmmm wonder how the start of @richeisenshow.bsky.social will go tomorrow morning lol.

It's unlikely he has read this, given his statements that he doesn't read books. Yet, given his speech patterns and frequency of certified falsehoods uttered over the past decade-plus, he understands this principle very well. Don't repeat even part of a lie. #TelltheTruth #CalloutFalsehoods

1989 Stephen R Covey wrote, "Our perceptions can be vastly different. And yet we both have lived with our paradigms for years, thinking they are 'facts,' and questioning the character or the mental competence of anyone who can’t “see the facts.” I still have work to do understanding many paradigms.

During his mortal ministry, Matthew recorded Jesus Christ speaking of the importance of "becoming as a little child." He taught the importance of humility, trust, love, forgiveness..." Of note, he was not talking about little child behaviours like pitching a fit when I don't get my way...😂.