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@markdiner.bsky.social

Edmonton, Alberta and Salt Spring Island BC. Buenos Aires, Argentina. Dad and husband. Writing. Science. Travel. Walking. The outdoors but also a busy city street with cafes.

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Much as I would not dare to predict the consequences of this war, I do think we can summarize it thusly so far:

A smart and evil man manipulated a stupid and evil man into a war against a fanatical and evil regime.

22.06.2025 01:37 β€” πŸ‘ 44464    πŸ” 10325    πŸ’¬ 1820    πŸ“Œ 711
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Lyle Fass πŸ”Ή (@grapeylyle) on Threads You want to understand why America is like this, why Trump happened, why the rot keeps spreading, why cruelty isn’t a bug but the feature? It’s not a mystery. It’s the oldest story we’ve never told ho...

Not just in USA:

www.threads.com/@grapeylyle/...

20.06.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Atco chief executive sees β€˜astounding’ opportunities in northern defence The chief executive of Atco Ltd. says there are β€œastounding” opportunities in the defence sector as Canada looks to bolster its military presence in the North.

"Nancy Southern ...says the prospect of Alberta independence is raising too many questions for companies to feel confident making big investment decisions."

Smith's separatist agenda is hurting Alberta's economy. #abpoli

www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...

14.05.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 268    πŸ” 115    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 5

*our first trip…

15.04.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly. Which is why we just planned out first trip to Montreal (and Quebec City) this July/August. Can’t wait and way overdue.

15.04.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yes, Donald Trump is Planning to Send U.S. Residents En Masse to Death Camps in El Salvador Run By Dictator Nayib Bukele The White House meeting on Monday between Trump and Bukele isn’t quite a Hitler-Stalin summit, but in the context of this century’s politics and America’s descent into fascism, it approaches it.

UPDATE: El Salvador’s brutal far-right dictator, Trump and Musk friend Nayib Bukele, has confirmed that he will never return any person sent to him from America. And Trump has confirmed he wants American citizens sent to El Salvador to die in a foreign gulag. This is a five-alarm fire for democracy.

14.04.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3942    πŸ” 1861    πŸ’¬ 247    πŸ“Œ 164

Calgary Confederation and Calgary Centre are toss up ridings, says 338 Canada!

Get your friends & family in #yycConfed and #yycCentre to vote for @coreyhogan.ca or @lindsayluhnauyyc.bsky.social respectively.

We need real representation in a #MarkCarney government!
#yyc #cdnpoli #Canada #Alberta πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

11.04.2025 00:54 β€” πŸ‘ 101    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 5
Corey Hogan πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
@coreyhoganyyc
The latest vote project from 338Canada has Calgary Confederation a toss up.

We've got 3 weeks. With your help, we can do this. Order a lawn sign, volunteer (http://coreyhogan.ca), spread the word and VOTE ON APRIL 28. Together, we win.

Confederation is worth fighting for.

A chart showing the Cons at 45%
Libs at 42%
In Calgary Confederation.

Corey Hogan πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ @coreyhoganyyc The latest vote project from 338Canada has Calgary Confederation a toss up. We've got 3 weeks. With your help, we can do this. Order a lawn sign, volunteer (http://coreyhogan.ca), spread the word and VOTE ON APRIL 28. Together, we win. Confederation is worth fighting for. A chart showing the Cons at 45% Libs at 42% In Calgary Confederation.

~CALGARY CONFEDERATION, GET OUT AND VOTE.

The latest vote project from 338Canada has Calgary Confederation a toss-up

Corey is running for the Liberals in Calgary Confederation.

06.04.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 210    πŸ” 85    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 3
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Jeff Garner’s take: Trump’s β€˜reciprocal tariffs’ to drive growth in US… | H. Jeff Garner | 174 comments Jeff Garner’s take: Trump’s β€˜reciprocal tariffs’ to drive growth in US Manufacturing is likely to do the opposite and we don’t have much time to course correct. The facts: 1. Trump is applying US ta...

www.linkedin.com/posts/jeffga...

07.04.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump’s trade wars are having a very unexpected effect on housing. But not where you think. - Slate

05.04.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Credit to @profgalloway.com @trevornoahtoday.bsky.social

03.04.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Problem with Men, with Scott Galloway Podcast Episode Β· What Now? with Trevor Noah Β· 2025-04-03 Β· 1h 33m

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When three of the worlds best podcasters connect, magic.
The is phenomenal. If you are a parent, grandparent or a future parent, please please engage and enjoy the wisdom.

Also, if you care about your country, wherever you may be.

03.04.2025 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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President Trump’s mindless tariffs will cause economic havoc But the rest of the world can limit the damage

www.economist.com/leaders/2025...

03.04.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow, this is truly scathing.

03.04.2025 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5155    πŸ” 1274    πŸ’¬ 93    πŸ“Œ 44
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Trump administration admits Maryland man sent to El Salvador prison by mistake This latest case, in which lawyers argue their client had no proven links to MS-13, adds to the growing judicial and public scrutiny about the deportations to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison.

Another fuck-up in a growing list of dangerous and irresponsible fuck-ups.

01.04.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1673    πŸ” 356    πŸ’¬ 77    πŸ“Œ 35
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πŸ‘‹Some news

I’m running for Mark Carney's Liberals in Calgary-Confederation.

I live here, work here, raise my kids here. I want to offer representation that understands the economy and the public interest and be an Alberta voice standing up for Canada at a challenging time. 🧡(1/X)

01.04.2025 17:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1191    πŸ” 310    πŸ’¬ 119    πŸ“Œ 64

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Obviously, April Fools!

01.04.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The CERN flock of sheep on site in 2017. (Image: CERN) Quantum entanglement is a fascinating phenomenon where two particles’ states are tied to each other, no m…

This has greater implications and importance than the headline suggests. A potential building block on what shapes life and the Universe.

01.04.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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TikTok video by canadaHOCπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

An "industrial strategy" with backward integration into natural resource sectors like critical minerals?

Oh. My. God.

Finally, a politician who understands economy development strategy.

Sorry, my Canadian voter just smothered my skeptical journalist.
www.tiktok.com/@canadahoc/v...

31.03.2025 00:39 β€” πŸ‘ 409    πŸ” 122    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 12

πŸ‘†progressives everywhere.
@albertandp.ca and @thestrategists.ca

31.03.2025 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What other chats have occurred that we know nothing about.

29.03.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 160    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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Philip Deck: Canada needs its own domestic drone strategy if it wants to be serious about defence

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29.03.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I don’t think we can ignore these guys anymore. We need to be louder than them, and they are getting quite loud.

They cite Smith as their reason to believe we will have an Alberta separation referendum this yearβ€”go figure.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

29.03.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 6
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7 reasons to visit Edmonton, the gateway to Canada's North From stargazing spots and forest trails to a packed festival calendar, here’s why Alberta’s capital should be your next Canadian getaway.

www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...

28.03.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Think (and Act) Like a Dissident Movement AOC, solidarity, and people power.

@naheednenshi.bsky.social - learning from the best; a quick primer on messaging, opposition and organization. From dissent to extraordinary community, communication and vision:

open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...

24.03.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@naheednenshi.bsky.social - take the next 5 weeks to plan a town hall tour of Alberta. You’ve been given a clear and necessary opportunity from coal mining to corruption to Canada. The UCP no longer represents where the majority of Alberta is. Bring your vision forward.

23.03.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 109    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

I've never been more afraid of an election. This has the potential to destroy Canada. The Tories will do *anything* to wreck Carney's reputation.

If you're an NDP supporter, I need you to think long and hard about whether your efforts to big up your party will put PP in power.

#CdnPoli

23.03.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Like this?

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21.03.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Carney says he'll work with oil and gas industry, says he opposes 'preset caps' - CBC News

21.03.2025 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oil and Gas is to Danielle Smith what Putin is to Trump, and all it seems like some bizarre intermingled right wing family affair.

20.03.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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