Fuscus Aristius

Problem is that the stupid are getting heard disproportionately to real people. The Kenny/Smith effect.

In Montreal, the stadium is called "The Big O." Why not?

What's the problem? Everyone lady is free to wear a tiara to the Met...

A lot of those are international transfer hubs. International flights, including Japan, will be greatly disrupted, especially for people living east of the Pacific.

Lest we forget

Ballot arrived tday. I am voting against fascist Poilievre who inserted clause in the Harper government omnibus bill 12 years that suppressed votes of Canadians living abroad. Voter suppression is fascism. Trudeau returned me the right to vote I will always be grateful. I will never forgive.

Petition: Hold a referendum on re-joining the European Union I want the government to hold a referendum on whether the UK should Rejoin the European Union.

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

I'm not into conspiracies or jump to conclusions, but this should be treated as a possibility. Publicity drives for bogus tech like the cyber-truck, driverless cabs and Optimus robots can only keep the lie of Tesla innovation alive so long before the stock for this lack lustre product drops.

X Threatens Our Democracy. Canada Should Ban It | The Tyee The risks of election interference, misinformation and attempts to support a US takeover are too great.

strong agree thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

#otd March 8, 1984
Larry's Hideaway
My postpunk band Sturm Group played a benefit for CKLN 88.1 FM Toronto along with Vital Sines and Jolly Tambourine Man
The second half of the benefit occurred 2 wks later with Dave Howard Singers, Fifth Column, and Ministry of Love
Scan of poster by Daibhid James

Trump news: What likely ambassador to Canada says A colleague of the Trump administration’s choice for ambassador to Canada says he’s a frank person who stands up for the U.S.

Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada speaks his mind, Republican says

Here is a glimpse into that secular version of The Rapture:

"The underground abode will be decked out with a number of lavish amenities such as wellness areas, gourmet dining, and a medical suite with robots for doctors."

www.realtor.com/news/unique-... h/t @thelever.bsky.social

Petition: Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible I believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn't brought any tangible benefit and there ...

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

Tariffs on Canada paused for 30 days, Trudeau says after phone call with Trump Trump also said he will delay tariffs on Mexico for one month to negotiate deal with Sheinbaum

Tariffs on Canada paused for 30 days, Trudeau says after phone call with Trump
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"Would you like to see the future Prime Minister support moving towards proportional representation in elections?"

Yes: 62%
No: 16%

Unsure: 22%

EKOS/Fair Vote Canada / Jan 29, 2025 / n=1569 / Telephone/Online

"Do you support or oppose moving towards a system of proportional representation in Canadian elections?"

Support: 68%
Oppose: 19%

Unsure: 13%

EKOS/Fair Vote Canada / Jan 29, 2025 / n=1569 / Telephone/Online

Trump tariffs: what’s at stake for the UK and EU? The US president has threatened to target Europe after launching import tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Donald Trump has threatened to target the EU next after announcing punishing import tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, while warning that the UK…

Trump tariffs: what’s at stake for the UK and EU?

Quebec is the most anti-Trump province in Canada According to a study by the Angus Reid Institute, 20% of Canadians have a positive opinion of Donald Trump, including just 16% in Quebec, the province where favourability of Trump is the lowest.

The vast majority of Canadians hate Donald Trump and don’t want Canada to join the United States.

Any Canadian who’s defending Donald Trump right now is a traitor.

🇨🇦

Elon Musk Opinion Polling:

Negative: 51%
Positive: 22%

Abacus Data / January 7, 2025 / n=2500 / Online

Allemagne: Elon Musk apparaît à nouveau en soutien au parti d'extrême droite AfD Le milliardaire américain Elon Musk a apporté son soutien samedi 25 janvier par vidéoconférence au parti d'extrême droite AfD lors d'un meeting électoral en Allemagne, en pleine polémique après son salut le jour de l'investiture de Donald Trump, considéré…

Allemagne: Elon Musk apparaît à nouveau en soutien au parti d'extrême droite AfD

I’ve left Meta and Twitter for bluer skies…

Canada is facing 4 years of economic unrest and attacks. Maybe, just maybe, we DO need a PM with full domestic and international monetary experience & understanding.
Maybe we need a Mark Carney?
#cdnpoli #peipoli

Mark Carney is the frontrunner to become the next Liberal Party of Canada leader According to a new study by Léger, Mark Carney is the frontrunner to become the next Liberal Party of Canada leader.

Mark Carney is the frontrunner to become the next Liberal Party of Canada leader

"There’s no quicker way to get Donald Trump to back away from tariffs than to shut off the tap on critical minerals" With Canada facing the threat of 25% tariffs from Donald Trump, Jagmeet Singh suggests withholding the flow of critical minerals to the U.S.

“Donald Trump and Elon Musk — more billionaires backing Pierre Poilievre — need Canada’s critical minerals. There’s no quicker way to get Trump to back away from tariffs than to cut off the flow of critical minerals to the U.S.”

La riposte à Trump se met en branle à Ottawa Trump a promis de mettre en place des tarifs de 25 % sur toutes les importations canadiennes dès son arrivée au pouvoir.

La riposte à Trump se met en branle à Ottawa #polcan #Trump

Canadian politician rips Wayne Gretzky for Trump alliance | Sports Wayne Gretzky has drawn the ire of a Canadian politician for his strong connection to the incoming U.S. president Donald Trump.

There was a time when I watched every game played by the "Great one."
But when Donald Trump calls on Gretzky to be his puppet candidate to interfere in Canadian elections nd he didn't say anything?
The dude deserves an old-fashioned high stick to the nose.
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