John Mark Taylor

Gazans Once Escaped To Rafah. Now Israel Is Razing It. (Gift Article) In the last few weeks, Israel has demolished extensive areas of Gaza’s southernmost city, Rafah.

Israel has rapidly accelerated its destruction of Rafah in April and May. It's hard to understand the magnitude of this, even when spending time analyzing recent satellite imagery. From me, Samuel Granados, Aaron Boxerman, and @rileymellen.bsky.social

Gift link:
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I'm hesitant about giving EC that kind of discretionary power.

In some places, it's far more chance related. The First Nation's Election Act and the PEI provincial election legislation leave it to a game of chance. The last election for chief here was down to a name from a hat after a tie vote.

To be clear, I have no preference on the court outcome, and I expect the Bloc to win any byelection.

I think I disagree here. There will always be errors. That it was this close is why it's an issue. It's important to note (imo) that it's not in Election's Canada's power to make this decision. Process is what protects us from error, and that's why we have to leave it to the court at this stage.

Automatic byelection.

I am for a reelection if that's what the court decides, but there is also dangers there, as the result will be different simply by virtue of changing circumstance.

I think we need to leave it with the court and not presuppose the result. There are dangers in both directions, and I would say that no matter who had won.

These journalists want me to read their books on the health struggles of Joe Biden while they pointedly ignore the ongoing mental deterioration of Donald Trump because they only fear the latter's retribution.

I met with the PM’s Canada-US Council today, here are some thoughts:

-🇨🇦 leaders & our government are (almost) all on the same page: Country First

-Their willingness to share intel, feedback & their networks is deeply comforting

-We have a strong plan & the right priorities

So Rick Bell, a longtime stooge to the CPC and Reform, and guy who says anti canadian stuff? Published an article saying that Danielle Smith isn't a traitor.

might mean more coming from someone who wasn't one.

It’s fascinating listening to POTUS explain to Lawrence ODonnell not just what he did, but WHY he did it…to serve the American people.

I like fighting though...

I'll be honest--I forget to even open this place. I need to make it a habit.

Some people found it boring, but I was happy.

Re Pat King being found guilty:

Someone has a crush, I guess.

Name a better qualified doctor than Dr. Oz, we’ll go first:

🇨🇦 Good Canadian economic news today:

✅ Wages have now surpassed inflation for 21 months in a row; that’s something tangible and it’s a big deal

✅ 1.4 million more people are working today than before the pandemic

✅ Inflation came in at 2%, marking 10 months in target range

It’s because we’re bust following back everyone that follows us without looking, likely.

stalker

Canadian Forces need to recruit warriors, not DEI hires: retired major 'For 20-30 years, we didn't get the job because we were women and now we're getting it just because we're women. This is not progress'

It's so great that the National Post is gung-ho for a return to sexual violence, misogyny, racism and the abuse of power at the top ranks in the Canadian Forces.

I’m embarrassed for her.

I will never understand how a billionaire, the richest man on Earth, spent millions to buy an election for ANOTHER billionaire, and told us that his policies would cause all of us non-billionaires “temporary hardship...”

...and the public didn't tell BOTH OF THEM to fuck off.

🤔

Meh

If I could marry a soup, I'm not sure if I'd pick pho, or green curry.

Delusional leftist Stephen Harper sure did spend a lot of time at the WEF.

She’s going to need some salve for that burn.