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@beatts55.bsky.social

Retired from public service. "The thing about common sense is that it's not that common "

created November 13, 2024

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Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Exactly the point.

26/8/2025, 5:06:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

279 Canadian Criminal Code Kidnapping definition of it.

20/8/2025, 9:51:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

When he needs votes.

18/8/2025, 12:09:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

A bully who grew up getting his way and is now in a position supported by other bullies from the business world to start eroding our system.

16/8/2025, 12:46:21 PM | 7 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Don't threaten. Just do it because it's the right thing.

30/7/2025, 10:01:21 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Picture says it all.

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30/7/2025, 11:45:54 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Why is he on CNN giving an opinion about a subject he is not any kind of expert on.

30/7/2025, 11:42:26 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you for doing this.

29/7/2025, 12:32:33 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

He just keeps speaking truths.

27/7/2025, 12:48:59 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

It's coming the latest grift.

25/7/2025, 9:14:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Read the book America's Game by Michael MacCambridge. You'll learn a lot about Paul Brown and his goal to control players. The Bengals can't help themselves its in their DNA.

22/7/2025, 9:25:42 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

His dad wanted to control players and everything around them back in the day.

21/7/2025, 9:41:33 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Hopefully, a water sport fad that passes quickly.

19/7/2025, 1:07:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

She's so pleased with herself for being a racist and not allowing anyone else to think otherwise .

17/7/2025, 5:52:36 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Fuck off Dump

6/7/2025, 6:19:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

What a Looser

6/7/2025, 6:11:48 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Exactly

6/7/2025, 4:39:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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3/7/2025, 1:00:15 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

The 'John's' are rarely held accountable.

3/7/2025, 12:51:02 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Wow, I'm so surprised

30/6/2025, 3:45:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Mina, I think you should leave.

30/6/2025, 3:44:26 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Absolutely correct, David. Nothing he says is news he just makes meaningless sounds.

20/6/2025, 12:07:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

It's speeding relax

19/6/2025, 11:11:02 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

So it will just be a free for all shit show ? Nice work, Bezos.

4/6/2025, 11:26:55 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

What's that about $75.

26/5/2025, 11:56:23 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

It should have.

20/5/2025, 11:58:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Same a seashells in the sand?

18/5/2025, 12:40:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

I think Ukraine has other stuff to worry about besides giving Hungry a thought.

18/5/2025, 12:30:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Keeping Ontario inebriated and uneducated, Doug Ford gets it done.

18/5/2025, 12:18:49 PM | 10 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Come to Canada, Bruce!

16/5/2025, 5:10:05 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Why does the media show up to his staged press conference. PP is the equivalent of someone standing on a garbage can in a park yelling about the government.

14/5/2025, 12:21:07 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jon Cooper (@joncooper-us.bsky.social) reposted

There are no Trump tariffs on Moscow's biggest export — the mobsters and oligarchs who helped put him in power. Here's how they did it — and why Trump is transforming the US into a Mafia state.

13/5/2025, 4:57:34 PM | 349 136 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Speaking business man to business man Doug certainly thought he was in Carneys inner circle.

13/5/2025, 4:33:46 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

FUCK OFF Kevin.

12/5/2025, 8:50:13 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

I want to live like this.

10/5/2025, 12:25:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Doug operates a lot like the GOP he just comes across as "folksy" not mean about it.

10/5/2025, 12:19:33 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

We elected the best player on the ice.

10/5/2025, 12:09:28 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Hence why Con. Governments purposely under fund education in their provinces. It's a long game, thinking see it for what it is.

10/5/2025, 12:05:47 PM | 9 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Dude, we already did this.

8/5/2025, 1:48:35 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

MM for the win!

8/5/2025, 1:46:29 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted

Reporter: I was watching your face during the meeting.. what was going through your mind when the President talked about erasing the border.. Carney: I’m glad that you couldn’t tell what was going through my mind Reporter: Oh I could

6/5/2025, 7:45:20 PM | 41062 8154 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

What no JD Vance there to start yelling at another world leader?

7/5/2025, 12:48:42 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Idiot. Carney must barely be able to stand being in the same room.

7/5/2025, 12:27:38 AM | 24 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

That's exactly what I have been saying.

3/5/2025, 12:54:26 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you for this message Adam. My son is with the NATO force in Latvia. Putin threatens us all with nuclear weapons it's all he has. The Russian people need to stop this.

3/5/2025, 12:30:34 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

How did the federal election vote go in Oshawa? Rhonda Kirkland PC.

2/5/2025, 9:28:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Stupid idea. You have the most iconic colour and brand in F1. Don't pander to America.

1/5/2025, 12:21:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

It's an interesting read. I had hope in SW ON for a change, but I was wrong. PC candidates didn't debate or, in my opinion, try hard during the campaign. I'll be out this weekend, and I'm confident I'll see a maga hat. "Living amongst the ignorant"

30/4/2025, 12:15:46 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Rachel, they don't believe in science, education,medicine, or facts. It's not a party that has conservative ideas that they really think will move Canada forward .

29/4/2025, 9:03:03 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

I wonder what he will do next far right rage media?

29/4/2025, 7:48:40 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Perfect analogy

29/4/2025, 3:14:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Well done.

28/4/2025, 8:04:48 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Childishly

28/4/2025, 11:46:16 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

So because someone is smart and successful, they can't or don't really love Canada?

27/4/2025, 7:20:02 PM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

I hope someone is keeping a record of not just the politicians but all the other people (federal officers judges civic servants) who enabled him. Just following orders isn't acceptable.

27/4/2025, 3:20:17 PM | 10 4 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

It's like having the best player on the ice.

27/4/2025, 12:56:45 PM | 11 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

None of them showed up in SW Ontario for debates. You would think PC supporters would be insulted.

27/4/2025, 12:54:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

44% are still good with it, even though 1% are getting all the best of his policy???

27/4/2025, 12:45:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Well played by Macron.

26/4/2025, 4:46:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social)

@cfl.ca Stewart and idea more Canadians on the teams and a broadcasting partnership with Usport football

25/4/2025, 11:59:27 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Hey Mike, there's a Canadian quarterback in the draft this year!

24/4/2025, 12:29:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Absolutely. We, Canada, need to do more. Much like WW2, Canada needs to lead the way in the North America continent.

24/4/2025, 12:09:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Cobbler, blacksmith,Lamplighter, chimney sweep(for the youths),candle maker,wheelwright,weaver, minstrel,armorer,stone mason. Do I have it about right?

23/4/2025, 9:50:09 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Beautiful tariffs.

23/4/2025, 1:01:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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22/4/2025, 8:35:23 PM | 3297 1534 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

High school poster.

22/4/2025, 11:22:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

It will soon be by the power of the 'executive order' made the official fleet vehicle of the American Federal Government.

22/4/2025, 8:28:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Great piece, Mike. Thank you.

21/4/2025, 5:32:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

JFC, you are so right. Even if you believe to your core in 'conservative fiscal policy ', you can't stand with this crowd.

21/4/2025, 12:21:17 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

It's becoming SOP.

21/4/2025, 11:56:02 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Anyone who doesn't know what his word is worth is delusional.

21/4/2025, 11:52:02 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

It's a complete shit show.

21/4/2025, 12:57:09 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Don't vote Con until the party rids itself of its Christian right contingent (nothing against religion but stop forcing beliefs into politics) and start believing in science again.

20/4/2025, 5:29:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Why waste Martin's talents at this race. There are few interesting people (besides the drivers and crew) the rest of them are ignorant.

20/4/2025, 5:01:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

If I didn't laugh so much at his statements, I'd get angry. What an ass.

20/4/2025, 4:34:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

It's like training. You need some time off to rest and heal.

19/4/2025, 9:40:56 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Win!

19/4/2025, 12:46:18 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

To those who think we are just crossing the border...

18/4/2025, 5:21:58 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

I think he did that job in Greeley.

18/4/2025, 5:15:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bruno J. Navarro (@brunojnavarro.bsky.social) reposted

A co-worker of mine (who is a judge), traveled by train from Montana to North Dakota for work this week. The train made a stop in Havre, MT, where ICE agents—armed and dressed in full military-style tactical gear—boarded the train.

18/4/2025, 2:29:33 PM | 5160 2583 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

The first person who stands up and tells him to fuckoff at one of these media events will be a hero.

18/4/2025, 4:54:43 PM | 45 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Incredible discussion! To Bruce's point regarding Wayne's former stature in Canada, the closest I ever came to Wayne was playing in the same hockey tournament as an 11 year old. It would be 1970/71. This was a major tournament with multiple divisions, yet I recall the excitement in the rink.

17/4/2025, 5:58:04 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Pablo Torre (@pablo.show) reposted

The new PTFO, with @brucearthur.bsky.social, was inspired by a bizarre photo — and a question: Why was FBI director Kash Patel with The Great One when Ovechkin broke the record? The answer involves Gretzky; a hockey team named "The Dons"; and a couple anonymous sources: youtu.be/vmZgAVoS-cQ?...

17/4/2025, 4:03:45 PM | 181 26 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Keeping them down and working for the rich is their long game goal.

17/4/2025, 3:37:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Accurate

17/4/2025, 3:35:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Sadly there are lots of folks who don't want to hear the truth they want to hear their truths.

17/4/2025, 12:14:03 PM | 21 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

The thing is, a lot of the folks who grab on to PPs proposal and strongly support it are the same ones who when the criminal courts come for their friends and relatives are screaming how can this happen.

16/4/2025, 12:00:26 PM | 11 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Starting over again the Steven Ross legacy.

15/4/2025, 12:12:37 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bruce Arthur (@brucearthur.bsky.social) reposted

Canadians, among others, shouldn’t go to America any more. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

13/4/2025, 5:27:24 PM | 650 249 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Think I'm going to visit the US as I normally do several times a year, not a chance. I don't have any tattoos or a criminal record. In fact, it's the opposite, but there is no way I'd go there.

10/4/2025, 12:28:21 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Piece of shit just shut up

9/4/2025, 9:25:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Awkward

8/4/2025, 5:06:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

No worries, the rest of the world wants this valuable lumber. See ya.

7/4/2025, 7:04:57 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Congratulations. The owners will probably replace him with AI.

4/4/2025, 4:49:03 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

I would be very suspicious if I was living in Africa.

3/4/2025, 4:34:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm only here to ask why your company bows down to the Conservatives? Can't trust you, so I won't follow or watch.

3/4/2025, 3:08:40 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Believe it after I see it.

2/4/2025, 6:26:37 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

Keeping the majority ignorant is a key long-term goal of the powerful.

2/4/2025, 4:33:23 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture beatts55.bsky.social (@beatts55.bsky.social) reply parent

But but but parents' rights....

1/4/2025, 4:16:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted

You have to see this. PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.

31/3/2025, 11:06:06 PM | 25164 13193 | View on Bluesky | view