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Brian Tanner

@bt1968.bsky.social

I really need to get my hands on that John Bolton book, say twenty million people.

created November 11, 2024

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Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Those things peck you know.

28/8/2025, 10:37:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Be careful out there!

28/8/2025, 10:27:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Hey Ian, I just finished your book The J Curve. A bit late to the game but interesting to see the 2006 perspective on things, knowing how it plays out 19 years later. Never thought I'd see the US 'sliding down the right side of the J curve,' but here we are.

27/8/2025, 2:48:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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America: 56% don't trust Trump to handle law enforcement. 44% are criminals.

21/8/2025, 12:31:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I hate sitting too much. In my office I stand up regularly and stretch my leg full out with my foot on a filing cabinet (a short filing cabinet.)

19/8/2025, 1:57:23 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Remember, he doesn't think he's going to Russia. He is completely untethered from the truth.

12/8/2025, 6:58:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

So JD told the truth a lot.

10/8/2025, 2:01:26 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Trump is never leaving office.

1/8/2025, 11:01:17 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I suspect life outside of prison wouldn't be as great as Ghislaine wants it to be.

27/7/2025, 1:10:59 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Love the maggot metaphor.

27/7/2025, 1:08:25 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

"Grok is left leaning." Probably because Grok was created by smart people.

24/7/2025, 4:39:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yes, now the question is does America care. Or is their love for him stronger than their morals. The world is watching and waiting.

18/7/2025, 10:51:30 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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And it couldn't happen to a better guy.

18/7/2025, 12:51:51 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That's $232K on average per wire. I mean per transfer.

17/7/2025, 7:39:09 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The only thing I don't understand is this. His cult has no principals, sp why do they care if he's in the files and if he's a pedophile. Did they not know this all along?

13/7/2025, 11:15:23 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I can't believe that stupid piece of shit was able to focus long enough to write that garbage.

12/7/2025, 10:59:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Come north my friend. It's hot here too, but not 100.

12/7/2025, 12:29:15 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

That is actually coherent.

1/7/2025, 10:49:19 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Good Morning.

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30/6/2025, 1:36:33 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I hate subscribing. Not because of the quality of writing or writers. I hate subscribing to anything. Pay $2 a month for the rest of your life so you can read this.....no.

24/6/2025, 2:53:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He walks like an elephant.

17/6/2025, 2:27:00 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Happy Father's Day Mark.

15/6/2025, 2:01:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That's exactly what my wife did (does).

9/6/2025, 7:39:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I enjoyed the reactions of the various people, especially mothers and fathers. I was less interested in the dresses.

9/6/2025, 7:31:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My wife used to watch that and I'd sarcastically call it Say No to the Show. I actually liked it. That host has a great screen presence.

9/6/2025, 7:25:38 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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If y'all are so obsessed with the declining condition of octegenarian men, why do you keep electing them president?

2/6/2025, 1:26:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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21,000,000 million. Isn't that 21 trillion...

26/5/2025, 11:21:47 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

😲

23/5/2025, 5:10:38 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I'm sure he would glady waive his no move at this point as long as he gets to pick his destination.

15/5/2025, 6:10:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This is great news, I haven't heard this until now.

27/4/2025, 11:25:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Same thing for Canadians. I won't even cross the border for a day and I live an hour's drive away. .

26/4/2025, 1:16:16 PM | 23 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Does anyone else think the hens are manipulating the market price? I'm sure they hate Trump too.

24/4/2025, 7:24:43 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Unfriendly yes, enemy no. Way too strong. Canadian here.

16/4/2025, 12:00:44 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The average American has no clue how badly you need Mexico to support your economy. You 👏 do not 👏 have 👏 a clue.👏

5/4/2025, 2:50:10 PM | 12 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Who?

5/4/2025, 2:47:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

I think some people missed the sarcasm - so thick you can spread it with a knife.

1/4/2025, 7:11:38 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

There's no country in North America either.

1/4/2025, 12:57:55 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

The deterring of dissent should make the dissent even stronger, unless the dissenters are sheep.

29/3/2025, 12:25:56 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Same name as my Dad! Great name.

28/3/2025, 11:19:16 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

I've never understood the 'extra.'

28/3/2025, 2:08:54 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Move around, shuffle my feet and start a sentence with "Well" or "OK".

26/3/2025, 2:15:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I check the names on every email I send. How do you not check the names?

26/3/2025, 2:13:37 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Anthony, it's not just Dems. It's the whole world except Republicans, and probably some of them. And it's not Tesla, it's Musk. He's worse than Trump. Almost as bad as they get.

24/3/2025, 9:41:41 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Who's going to do that?

22/3/2025, 8:56:05 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The best thing I've read all day. Inject this into my veins.

20/3/2025, 1:50:06 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That is baffling. Completely senseless. How can 20% still be selling?

20/3/2025, 1:18:28 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This is the best news I get these days.

18/3/2025, 7:11:59 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My favourite is Lake Canada for the one lake that doesn't touch Canadian land.

16/2/2025, 8:53:56 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Seth, as a Canadian i can tell you those are boos for Americans. First and foremost Trump, but also the rest of you for electing him the second time.

16/2/2025, 1:54:37 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Trump is the one speaking gibberish.

15/2/2025, 2:18:04 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

I mean 'if they don't decide to cancel the anthem,' not the game. Game will be played. The anthem should be canceled.

15/2/2025, 2:15:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

And if anyone doubts this, tune in to the hockey game tonight at 8 eastern and listen to the American national anthem, if they don't decide to cancel it.

15/2/2025, 2:13:21 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

"As president Trump has said..." My brain checks out as soon as I hear those words.

14/2/2025, 4:21:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

The same people that told me Trump has dementia, right as he was outsmarting your entire nation, are telling me Tulsi Gabbard is a Russian simp. Maybe she is, how is anyone supposed to believe it?

13/2/2025, 3:10:50 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He can suck the water right out of Lake Michigan. We can't stop him from doing that.

10/2/2025, 6:21:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He's a Democrat. Tell me when a Republican votes no.

7/2/2025, 11:36:36 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I am a big fan of electric cars and I also derive great pleasure from this chart. Cognitive dissonance driven by my hatred of Elon Musk.

6/2/2025, 8:49:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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We better hurry up or we'll be 52nd.

5/2/2025, 1:49:33 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Whoa good answer there at the last second. Quick on his feet, Carney is. I thought he was going to say something else.

4/2/2025, 4:03:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Nobody said Trump was smart. Right??

4/2/2025, 2:07:21 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Canadians are like cats. Friendly, welcoming, peaceful, and if we're backed into a corner, we'll take on a dog 10x our size.

4/2/2025, 1:05:57 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Half a nation.

3/2/2025, 11:31:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The Chicken in Chief. The leader of a nation of blowhard wimps.

3/2/2025, 11:30:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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And just like that, the Pussy in Chief blinks.

3/2/2025, 10:40:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Just like the pussy that he is, Trump blinks.

3/2/2025, 10:18:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Thanks Annie. Canadians are like cats. We are kind, friendly and welcoming and when we are backed into a corner we can take on a dog 10x our size. So buckle up, this will be fun.

3/2/2025, 3:13:49 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Tell Chuck thanks for the tip. Instead of tariffs, we'll just shut off the pipeline. Since I keep reading how you idiots don't need anything from Canada. Who needs potash? Right?

3/2/2025, 3:09:18 PM | 38 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Hard to say. It's quiet right now. I'd say weaker but not sure.

2/2/2025, 11:51:45 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Done. LCBO (Ontario) is clearing the shelves tomorrow. That's the World's largest buyer of booze.

2/2/2025, 10:28:13 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes you did, Jeff.

2/2/2025, 10:22:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Congratulations Annie! He's a lucky man.

23/1/2025, 11:35:40 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It reads like he doesn't speak english and just looked up the words on Google.

19/1/2025, 3:15:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

I've always wondered if whales have hair (only because they are mammals). Now I know.

13/1/2025, 3:59:55 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I don't know which one of these clowns I hate more, so I will sit back and enjoy the fireworks.

12/1/2025, 2:15:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

I assure you we are not moving to MAGAT land.

7/1/2025, 1:33:31 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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And he is somewhat recently separated from his wife.

6/1/2025, 7:47:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

That said, the only way it would happen is if you forced it. And that wouldn't look good on your resume. By 'you' I mean the USA.

6/1/2025, 7:01:36 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

You would be looking at a second California, politically speaking, both in population and left/ right leaning. Probably even more left.

6/1/2025, 6:59:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

Looking forward to the pics! I know what you mean about utter silence. I haven't been there but have been to places where the silence screams at you.

5/1/2025, 8:53:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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To state the obvious, he will be 82. Nobody around him is nearly as popular as he is, and the only thing that exceeds his depravity is his incompetence. He can be punted out if he doesn't leave or die first.

5/1/2025, 4:03:33 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

The first step in establishing universal health care is to want it. Many Americans, probably most, don't even want it. They think it's akin to communism. So if you can't cross the first hurdle, you won't get to the finish line.

2/1/2025, 2:32:51 PM | 15 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brian Tanner (@bt1968.bsky.social) reply parent

I've never heard or seen the President's men, albeit incoming, use words like that.

28/12/2024, 1:21:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It really is cute that MAGA thought Musk would be on their side.

27/12/2024, 9:05:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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VP says what about all electric car lunacy? He'd better watch what he says! The President won't like that.

26/12/2024, 4:44:51 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I liked that George. Good one.

11/12/2024, 2:47:32 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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And 54 or 55 electoral votes, guaranteed Democrat.

10/12/2024, 1:51:24 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ken Adelman's book started me reading about Reagan, who was President while I was in high school, so I remember events, but few details, so I had a lot to learn. I will definitely read this book too. Reagan is/ was fascinating.

8/12/2024, 11:15:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My understanding is it's one of the most difficult jobs in the world, as you are heading the world's largest organization. Seems like 'not crazy' is a low bar, but then, you elect a clown, you get a circus.

4/12/2024, 1:35:47 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That is so funny.

29/11/2024, 12:01:11 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Canada doesn't think that way. Doubt that Mexico does either.

27/11/2024, 2:16:21 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Don't worry, I'd rather watch myself vomit.

26/11/2024, 2:28:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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26/11/2024, 2:17:05 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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If you are a true senator, you should not care about this. The whole point of a senator is to make sure things are done right. If they are willing to take short cuts, find another job.

23/11/2024, 6:03:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Key word Mark: civil. It almost never is.

21/11/2024, 5:55:26 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Great advice. I have made similar concessions.

20/11/2024, 10:20:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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After choking on my coffee....yes, right, your house porn. I love the one word comments: like, want, no.

16/11/2024, 2:33:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They will cover up their burnt hand and say they'd rather have a burnt hand than live in communism.

16/11/2024, 2:27:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Incredible cast. I remember watching it when I was a kid. It seemed good to an 8 year old.

15/11/2024, 4:10:13 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Hi Don. Brian, Canada.

13/11/2024, 11:36:11 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view