Diane

And then there was none. (The Constitution)

The Secretary of WAR is a level of horror that rivals his "boss"

Pure horror!

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‘A very dangerous person’: alarm as Pete Hegseth revels in carnage of Iran war Critics say brash, bombastic Fox News host out of his depth to guide US military through murky new Middle East conflict

Secretary of War - ladies and gentlemen
“Honestly, it’s embarrassing. We know this guy is incompetent. I wouldn’t feel safe leaving Pete Hegseth in charge of putting together a DoorDash order.”

GAWD
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BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ on X: "Obama Timeline cleanse. ❤️ You're welcome. 🙏🇺🇲 https://t.co/CaqeMi5FCy" / X Obama Timeline cleanse. ❤️ You're welcome. 🙏🇺🇲 https://t.co/CaqeMi5FCy

Happy Monday! From another time - oh my America - what the hell did you do? Signed, the world.

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Happy Monday! Timeline cleanse from Pres Obama.

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Pete Hegseth’s Moral Unseriousness The defense secretary appears unable to approach matters of life and death with even the slightest bit of reverence or humility.

There.are.no.words!
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Happy Women's day

Am I broken

So true

Canada Is Already at War with the US—We Just Don’t Know It Yet | The Walrus Conflicts don’t always start with an invasion

Well worth the read and reflection. Caution: it is not for the faint of heart.
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Now more than ever, this is true. A wonderful reminder.
Go back and read this @acoyne column from the start of the pandemic; I have sent it to a great many people. It remains true today; societal trust is one of the most important things. theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

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Gander

TWIMC

Great read. In 1928, Freud's nephew published a book. It became the blueprint for controlling modern society. "The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in a democratic society."

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Baying Hounds in a Fractured World: The Fox Is Not Yet Run to Ground A more nuanced view of the Prime Minister Mark Carney's response to the US-Israel attack

But before we demand that Carney walk the plank, we should first acknowledge that the sea itself has changed.

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Please read
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Well worth the read
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Impulse and Consequence Many years ago when I was Interim Leader of the Liberal Party I had discussions a couple of weeks apart with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Peres of Israel.

Bob Rae: What will happen on Day Two of the war with Iran? Worth a read. bobrae48.substack.com/p/impulse-an...

I think (hope) that everyone understands these words. If it comes to a nuclear war, “victory will be ashes in our mouths.” John F. Kennedy

Timothy Snyder on X: "How to understand war with Iran? We must get away from propaganda. Facts suggest two interpretive frameworks: a foreign war as a mechanism to destroy democracy at home; and a foreign war as an element of personal corruption by the president of the U.S. https://t.co/ZZXf5vBYjl" / X How to understand war with Iran? We must get away from propaganda. Facts suggest two interpretive frameworks: a foreign war as a mechanism to destroy democracy at home; and a foreign war as an element of personal corruption by the president of the U.S. https://t.co/ZZXf5vBYjl

Well worth the read:
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Conspiracy spreaders pg 1

Conspiracy spreaders pg 2

Conspiracy spreaders pg 3

Conspiracy spreaders pg 4

According to the study, social media influencers produce most of the conspiracy-related posts (87 per cent) and receive the most engagement, accounting for 89 per cent of views and 87 per cent of likes.

And it is very lucrative.

www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...

Well worth the listen.

Also aligns Roy Cohn (Trump's Mentor) taught Donald Trump three rules:

1. Never admit when you're wrong
2. Never concede defeat when you lose
3. Attack anyone who attacks you, even when you're wrong.

Slava Ukraini

Devin

CBC

What a job you have done! BRAVA-BRAVO

Thank you

To SO many

Trump tariffs overturned by SCOTUS 2026-02-20
View from 🇨🇦 One small glimmer of hope for the Americans. Stay hopeful: although not according to your President's wishes, some of your institutions are still strong and standing. Hang on to that glimmer of light.

Ketchupgate

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Epstein victims thank you

Given today's Epstein developments regarding the former Prince Andrew, there is an important reminder.

Lent

Ramadan Mubarak

Kiss the Ring: Jamil Jivani’s Washington Play and the Conservative Civil War Already Underway How a Washington photo op, a Breitbart interview, and a public rebuke from Pierre Poilievre expose the Conservative leadership battle already underway

An interesting read

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Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux joins Liberal caucus: Carney | CBC News Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has joined the Liberal cacucus, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on social media Wedneday.

Someone is not having a good week!
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