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Re-re-re-retired teacher, international development worker, diplomat, university executive. Life-long Canadian. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Americans may tell themselves that, but for the rest of us, leadership of the free world moved to Zelensky years ago.

20.07.2025 06:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He is narcissist. He is incapable of being more concerned with anyone's well-being than his own. He simply can't.

20.07.2025 06:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think you'd be surprised how little others care what the American president thinks. There's a whole world beyond that lives in 3D too.

04.07.2025 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Canada announces plan to make major tourist destinations in Canada free to all Canadians. Including rail passes for children and transportation access. #cdnpoli

18.06.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 379    πŸ” 112    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 11
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πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯"But that's pretty ironic, given that, despite not getting re-elected, Mr. Speaker, Pierre Poilievre continues to live in taxpayer-funded government housing." #cdnpoli

19.06.2025 08:16 β€” πŸ‘ 595    πŸ” 216    πŸ’¬ 52    πŸ“Œ 34

Or maybe whether you yourself do.

19.06.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why do reporters keep falling for this routine? He was going to stop the invasion of Ukraine in 1 day. "90 deals in 90 days." It's been 7 years since his new health care plan was "2 weeks away".
Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you, tomorrow. You're always a day away.

19.06.2025 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ce n'est pas que la population brut qui compte, mais aussi la population relative au reste du Canada. Le poids dΓ©mographique, et donc pilitique, du QuΓ©bec diminue de plus en plus.

19.06.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ce qui m'étonne c'est l'énorme influence de la culture anglophone. C'est list est très semblable à ce qu'on trouverait en Ontario, voir Colombie-Britannique.

19.06.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Suffering?

08.06.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

She has worked hard every day to distract attention from CorruptCare. "Blame Ottawa" has always made most Albertans feel good. The NDP under Nenshi have been puzzlingly quiet compared to what one would expect in this situation.

07.06.2025 03:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That war was started due to the imperialism and sociopathy of Vladimir Putin.

07.06.2025 03:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Why would MAGA affect Canadian pension investment decisions?

07.06.2025 03:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Our energy products"? He means heavy oil and just heavy oil because LNG is on its way to Asia from BC this summer. There's no demand for heavy oil to support ending the ban. There is no benefit to BC or Canada in risking our best protected land and sea resources.

07.06.2025 03:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Land border crossings from BCs Liwer Mainland were down 47% compared to last May.

07.06.2025 03:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Why not both?

07.06.2025 03:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Like Ecuador. Or Liberia. 🀣

07.06.2025 03:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Border crossings from BC down 47% in May compared to last year. Every month, the travel boycott grows.

07.06.2025 03:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new satellite TV channel allows Alexei Navalny's videos to reach Russian audiences The Russia's Future channel, launched by Navalny's widow Yulia Navalnaya and Reporters Without Borders, began broadcasting Wednesday, on what would have been the late Russian activist's 49th birthday.

The Russia's Future channel, launched by Navalny's widow Yulia Navalnaya and Reporters Without Borders, began broadcasting Wednesday, on what would have been the late Russian activist's 49th birthday.

07.06.2025 02:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5994    πŸ” 1683    πŸ’¬ 97    πŸ“Œ 78

Of course it won't be good for the country. MAGA cultists control all branches. There are fights like this about what MAGA purity truly means happening everywhere at all levels. This is just the celebrity death version

05.06.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

F) the USA is in rapid decline.

05.06.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The man has Never told the truth. Why does anyone believe what he says about this?

05.06.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yup. Didn't zitty DOGE hackers get access to all government information? πŸ€”

05.06.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The CPC is more popular than its leader. Unless the goal is to be a colic, but happy, echo chamber and not the government, the pary needs a new leader.

05.06.2025 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I hope you got to see some whales, or at least seals, too. The Port of Vancouver operates in a pretty amazing environment.

01.06.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Seriously, would you?

01.06.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aircraft carriers of the world
USA
UK
France
Ukraine

01.06.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 7446    πŸ” 1600    πŸ’¬ 50    πŸ“Œ 102

Flip this around - it means that other parties have list touch with the needs of less educated Canadians. Let's remember that the majority of Canadian voters have a high school diploma or less.

10.05.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I guess this means it'll be even harder to buy game tickets in Canada

09.05.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No. You're missing my point.

09.05.2025 02:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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