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Ex development aid practitioner now convinced aid skeptic. Migration policy/governance person. Researcher/writer. Pro-peace/anti-war. Independent in all ways. Co editor; White Saviorism in International Development, Daraja Press 2023.🐱lover πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡΅πŸ‡°

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They want to completely erase these countries. Not just as they stand today, but centuries of their histories. As if they were never meant to exist.

09.03.2026 20:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If love to introduce my new online course, Imagine. A world without β€œInternational” Development.

Now accepting applications at the link below. Please do check it out!

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06.03.2026 16:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Registration is now open for this fantastic course focused on imagining a world without international development, by @themrise.bsky.social

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05.03.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

But now he is saying he won’t rule out getting involved militarily.

05.03.2026 02:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Goodness he switches sides way too often.

04.03.2026 17:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Mark Carney is gaslighting Canada.

04.03.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@rachelgilmore.bsky.social you didnt misunderstand. Carney's "Davos in action" is a selfish approach which says we will align ourself with bullies if it is in our self-interest. Even if it means supporting illegal wars. Thats not something we should support or be proud of as Canadians.

01.03.2026 13:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@rachelgilmore.bsky.social you didnt misunderstand. Carney's "Davos in action" is a selfish approach which says we will align ourself with bullies if it is in our self-interest. Even if it means supporting illegal wars. Thats not something we should support or be proud of as Canadians.

01.03.2026 13:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

PM Carney has fed the Western world his β€œDavos Delusion” knowing it would be lapped up by them. This is the first of his β€œactions” under it. Let no one think we have a saviour in him.

28.02.2026 21:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Office of the Prime Minister
Cabinet du
Premier Ministre
Statement by Prime Minister Carney and
Minister Anand on the situation in the Middle East
"The Canadian government is closely following Iran-related hostilities throughout the Middle East and urges all Canadians in Iran to shelter in place. Canadians in the wider region should follow local advice and take all necessary precautions.
Canada's position remains clear: the Islamic Republic of Iran is the principal source of instability and terror throughout the Middle East, has one of the world's worst human rights records, and must never be allowed to obtain or develop nuclear weapons.
Canada and our international partners have consistently called upon the Iranian regime to end its nuclear program, including at the 2025 G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis and with the United Nations' reimposition of sanctions in September.
Despite diplomatic efforts, Iran has neither fully dismantled its nuclear program, halted all enrichment activities, nor ended its support for regional terrorist proxy groups. Canada stands with the Iranian people in their long and courageous struggle against Iran's oppressive regime. Canada has listed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, and has sanctioned 256 Iranian entities and 222 individuals in response to the regime's repression and its violence both against its own people, and persistently, beyond its borders. Canada reaffirms Israel's right to defend itself and to ensure the security of its people.
Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent its regime from further threatening international peace and security.
The Canadian government urges the protection of all civilians in this conflict. We will take all possible measures to protect our nationals and Canadian diplomatic missions throughout the region."
February 28, 2026

ηŽ‰ιšͺ Office of the Prime Minister Cabinet du Premier Ministre Statement by Prime Minister Carney and Minister Anand on the situation in the Middle East "The Canadian government is closely following Iran-related hostilities throughout the Middle East and urges all Canadians in Iran to shelter in place. Canadians in the wider region should follow local advice and take all necessary precautions. Canada's position remains clear: the Islamic Republic of Iran is the principal source of instability and terror throughout the Middle East, has one of the world's worst human rights records, and must never be allowed to obtain or develop nuclear weapons. Canada and our international partners have consistently called upon the Iranian regime to end its nuclear program, including at the 2025 G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis and with the United Nations' reimposition of sanctions in September. Despite diplomatic efforts, Iran has neither fully dismantled its nuclear program, halted all enrichment activities, nor ended its support for regional terrorist proxy groups. Canada stands with the Iranian people in their long and courageous struggle against Iran's oppressive regime. Canada has listed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, and has sanctioned 256 Iranian entities and 222 individuals in response to the regime's repression and its violence both against its own people, and persistently, beyond its borders. Canada reaffirms Israel's right to defend itself and to ensure the security of its people. Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent its regime from further threatening international peace and security. The Canadian government urges the protection of all civilians in this conflict. We will take all possible measures to protect our nationals and Canadian diplomatic missions throughout the region." February 28, 2026

β€œCanada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent its regime from further threatening international peace and security.”

Well. For those of us wondering if he’d walk the walk of the Davos speech, this is a pretty big answer.

Nope.

28.02.2026 14:39 πŸ‘ 1431 πŸ” 391 πŸ’¬ 115 πŸ“Œ 88

And Canadian non profits and INGOS will rush to comply to this new mandate. That’s the nature of this beast we call β€œinternational assistance”.

06.02.2026 03:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is the third anniversary of the publication of our book. At a time when imperial powers are grappling with their limits the concepts of this book cant be limited to #internationaldevelopment. White saviorism exists across multiple factions and elements of our world.

Buy here shorturl.at/UPN7C

05.02.2026 11:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Truer words have never been spoken.

04.02.2026 15:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Curious if you used our book on White saviorism for this in any way.

03.02.2026 09:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Can’t wait David! Just hope it’s affordable :)

31.01.2026 16:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Not to undermine these horrific killings, but if either of these innocent victims had been black, would it have mattered as much? If so, law enforcement under US Presidents would have seen a massive shift after the killing of George Floyd.

26.01.2026 04:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A privildged and powerful white man in a suit stands up to another privildged and powerful white man in a suit in a room full of privildged and powerful white men in suits.

And the world applauds (including women).

#Davos

22.01.2026 10:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Get the f–k out’: Mayor reacts after ICE shoots and kills woman Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey did not hold back at a press conference on Wednesday after an ICE officer shot and killed a woman. Federal officials have claimed the shooting was an act of self-defence.

In awe of the courage and grit of Minnesota Mayor Jacob Frey.

www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

08.01.2026 15:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Most of the world by now doesn’t believe in democracy and a rules based order.

06.01.2026 20:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As do they all.

03.01.2026 22:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What a time to be in the PMO!

03.01.2026 15:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And now, so has the Leader himself.

03.01.2026 15:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party, however, has. #cdnpoli

03.01.2026 15:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Seriously @reuters.com ? That’s your headline?!

03.01.2026 13:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They were right. It’s not about regime change. It’s about the oil.

03.01.2026 13:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
NYT headline reads: "The Young People Fixated on Who Gets to Work in America

For some Gen Z conservatives, H-1B visas are a hot new topic."

NYT headline reads: "The Young People Fixated on Who Gets to Work in America For some Gen Z conservatives, H-1B visas are a hot new topic."

Excerpt reads: "Take Mitchell Boone, a 27-year-old Trump supporter. Five years after leaving a computer science program at the University of Missouri, and what he says are over 1,000 job applications later, Mr. Boone claims he has landed just a single job interview.

Today, he says he keeps three part-time jobs in Greenville, S.C., and grows his own food to cut down on expenses. Having abandoned hopes of working in tech, Mr. Boone says he is exploring alternative fields like construction or farming.

Mr. Boone, who said he voted for Mr. Trump in the last two presidential elections, spoke of his post-grad years with an air of exasperation. But he’s finally settled on an explanation for his bleak economic straits: the H-1B."

Excerpt reads: "Take Mitchell Boone, a 27-year-old Trump supporter. Five years after leaving a computer science program at the University of Missouri, and what he says are over 1,000 job applications later, Mr. Boone claims he has landed just a single job interview. Today, he says he keeps three part-time jobs in Greenville, S.C., and grows his own food to cut down on expenses. Having abandoned hopes of working in tech, Mr. Boone says he is exploring alternative fields like construction or farming. Mr. Boone, who said he voted for Mr. Trump in the last two presidential elections, spoke of his post-grad years with an air of exasperation. But he’s finally settled on an explanation for his bleak economic straits: the H-1B."

On his LinkedIn, it says he spent one year at University of Missouri-Columbia, studying computer science from Aug 2022 to Sept 2023. He says he dropped out to join the workforce. Skillset includes Windows and attention to detail.

On his LinkedIn, it says he spent one year at University of Missouri-Columbia, studying computer science from Aug 2022 to Sept 2023. He says he dropped out to join the workforce. Skillset includes Windows and attention to detail.

This NYT story failed the reader by not digging deeper. One subject dropped out of college after one year (five years ago) and lists "Windows" as his skillset. Story should be: young conservatives who blame immigrants for their personal failures and whose lives won't be improved w/ fewer immigrants

15.12.2025 08:36 πŸ‘ 7839 πŸ” 1387 πŸ’¬ 193 πŸ“Œ 177
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Opinion: Canada’s foreign aid cuts might be what the Global South needs to chart its own course The West has created a foreign-aid industry that has made it more difficult for low-income countries to change their circumstances

My latest in @theglobeandmail.com on Canada's #foreignaid cuts.

"... it’s high time we realize foreign aid should not be about Canada’s leadership on the global stage. It should be about others leading the way."

www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

01.12.2025 12:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion: Canada’s foreign aid cuts might be what the Global South needs to chart its own course The West has created a foreign-aid industry that has made it more difficult for low-income countries to change their circumstances

My latest in @theglobeandmail.com on Canada's #foreignaid cuts.

"... it’s high time we realize foreign aid should not be about Canada’s leadership on the global stage. It should be about others leading the way."

www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

01.12.2025 12:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You absolutely should question if this 4-hour interrogation of an internationally renowned legal expert on his *95TH BIRTHDAY* was politically motivated and an abuse of power

If CBSA refuses to explain itself, it is betraying the public's trust and deserves no benefit of the doubt

16.11.2025 03:49 πŸ‘ 248 πŸ” 53 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Are you going to give me one for free @waterstones.bsky.social ?

11.11.2025 23:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0