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An American in Canada

@leegary.bsky.social

Multi-instrumentalist, composer, session hand and certified Music teacher. Beyond grateful to have married a Canadian a long time ago!! 86 47 and all his minions.

created January 9, 2025

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Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s not “dubbed” anything; that’s its actual, horrible name.

22/8/2025, 4:52:44 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s always been easier to write and sell fiction.

22/8/2025, 4:51:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Don’t forget the worms that ate his brain, too.

7/8/2025, 4:03:04 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

If I’m not mistaken, some of that aquifer’s water also makes its way to parts of Georgia.

7/8/2025, 4:02:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Happy birthday sweet doggie

6/8/2025, 5:07:11 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Alberta has become an embarrassment to Canada. Let them be the 51st state.

6/8/2025, 1:44:47 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Here’s all you need to know about him: Not a real colonel.

3/8/2025, 12:22:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Good for you! And it doesn’t mean you’ll never get a college degree; my father joined the Corps a few months before he would have graduated high school, served eight years, then went on not only to get his high school diploma but eventually become a college professor.

3/8/2025, 12:21:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

If there is complicity, Booker certainly can be included amongst its ranks.

30/7/2025, 10:13:50 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Veeham60 (@veeham60.bsky.social) reposted

I have this fight every day all day @rosannaphillips.bsky.social and I never win or get it right, write or rite😁 @47forprison.bsky.social @elredwine.bsky.social @bibiguti.bsky.social @christineupnorth.bsky.social @ekaufhold.bsky.social @sciencecure.bsky.social @leegary.bsky.social @kq5.bsky.social

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29/7/2025, 12:02:25 PM | 14 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

I think they mean ‘wiz,’ short for wizard. A whiz is something I take when I use the loo.

28/7/2025, 12:04:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Accidental? Sure.

28/7/2025, 11:59:17 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

When will the government realise that trans people are what?! People?

27/7/2025, 10:47:39 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

It will never abate without comprehensive gun law reform.

26/7/2025, 4:27:30 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Um. Folks been having these since February. What has been accomplished?

24/7/2025, 12:16:47 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture LA Blue Dot in GA (@namwella1961.bsky.social) reposted

Yep!

24/7/2025, 11:26:41 AM | 22 13 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture L i l y (@everlily24.bsky.social) reposted

Release the Epstein files! 💙 @steviemo.bsky.social @allie6179.bsky.social @annettebeebe.bsky.social @itsbek.bsky.social @dababa2025.bsky.social @jstmeinmo.bsky.social @coffeeshopsage.bsky.social @bradschaeffer.bsky.social @hopeful66.bsky.social @moberzan.bsky.social @abbarsha.bsky.social

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24/7/2025, 11:27:00 AM | 363 127 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

His supporters don’t give a damn. And no charges filed anytime soon won’t stick.

23/7/2025, 9:51:14 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

So, while you and I are distant cousins, you are a closer cousin of my wife; Anne Marie was her 7th great-grandmother!

23/7/2025, 7:53:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social)

Missing Ozzy this morning.

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23/7/2025, 10:24:29 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social)

Here’s how you could immigrate to Canada. www.canada.ca/en/immigrati...

23/7/2025, 10:15:14 AM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

My wife’s 6th great-grandmother is also buried at Port Royal (now known as Annapolis Royal).

21/7/2025, 10:33:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social)

IF you can come to Canada, just come.

21/7/2025, 8:36:11 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Let’s call it what it is; a concentration camp.

20/7/2025, 12:49:57 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Um. People have sex in RVs all the time.

11/7/2025, 11:21:07 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Hope they’re happy they got what they voted for.

7/7/2025, 2:44:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you for your insight. I was speaking about my family members, who are in fact indigenous, but you do raise a valid point. I appreciate it.

6/7/2025, 1:16:37 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Meanwhile, if you had to, you could come on a six-month visitors pass, renewable for another six months, while you wait for your permanent residency status to be processed. You wouldn’t be able to work, but you would have free healthcare while you wait.

5/7/2025, 7:44:19 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Charlie, this is great, but I don’t see any uptick in military marketing and recruiting. Nor in any programs that would bring back old veterans who’d love to pitch in. Make it happen, please!

5/7/2025, 7:39:27 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

As long as “they’re owning the libtards,” they’re happy.

5/7/2025, 7:37:47 PM | 11 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Damned right I am. Too much time has been wasted. Unless you disagree? Sorry, but there’s no time off when you’re fighting a war. Especially when the other side is winning in a huge way.

5/7/2025, 7:35:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Point.

5/7/2025, 5:50:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

And yet, 47 is still in power and doing whatever he wants.

5/7/2025, 5:49:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

I used common sense and got the hell out after 45 first came to power.

5/7/2025, 5:48:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Obviously, what she has done has been ineffective.

5/7/2025, 5:48:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

But, there’s presently no unity anywhere close to the unity the Xtian Nationalists have. Action needs to be taken while it still can be.

5/7/2025, 5:46:44 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

They will win the midterms, due to rigged machines, corrupt officials, and having a clarity of purpose and cohesiveness that the Dems lost somewhere along the way.

4/7/2025, 10:05:46 PM | 7 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Then lead the resistance through actions that achieve meaningful and measurable results in dismantling the fascist regime now.

4/7/2025, 9:34:15 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Oprah has always supported what suits her best.

4/7/2025, 9:32:37 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Then DO something.

4/7/2025, 9:31:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Do I really have to spell it out?

4/7/2025, 9:31:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Happy? What’s so happy when a fascist regime is in power????

4/7/2025, 8:45:56 PM | 21 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

What’s so happy about it, dude? And why are you celebrating when a fascist regime is firmly in power????

4/7/2025, 8:45:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s a good day to be vegan.

4/7/2025, 8:43:33 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Protests will accomplish nothing. Haven’t we learned that by now?

4/7/2025, 8:42:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

America has never truly been a land of the free. Never.

4/7/2025, 8:41:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Who keeps disappearing our indigenous women?!!! Better the hell stay away from mine!

4/7/2025, 8:40:52 PM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Dude. Your fancy words mean nothing. Do something.

4/7/2025, 8:38:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, maybe if Israel settlers in Gaza didn’t exist, he would. Just a thought.

4/7/2025, 8:37:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Whatever, Hakeem. You’re all talk. Time to stop talking.

4/7/2025, 8:36:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

The Dems in power have done nothing to make things better. Absolutely nothing.

4/7/2025, 8:35:38 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

At this point, nice words mean absolutely nothing.

4/7/2025, 8:34:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

So do something about it. Words are getting the American people absolutely nowhere.

4/7/2025, 8:33:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

A billion protests alone will not get him removed.

4/7/2025, 8:33:14 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Taught for over 30 years in the US. Got certified to teach in Canada before moving here, yet had to start off as a part time supply (substitute) teacher upon arrival (“because that’s the way it’s always been done.”) Have had a succession of contracts since then, but still nothing permanent.

29/6/2025, 9:30:14 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

PP needs to take his sorry ass down to the States and be Trump’s boy.

27/6/2025, 12:18:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 𝕲𝖆𝖊𝖙𝖆𝖓𝖔 (@gmf1369.bsky.social) reposted

#GVerse This 👇

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25/6/2025, 6:04:39 AM | 3179 1044 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Not this veteran. But yeah.

25/6/2025, 10:29:20 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m waiting for us leftist vets to form an alliance more powerful than the VFW, DAV, PVA and Legion combined.

25/6/2025, 10:26:12 AM | 32 8 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

The VA has a spotty record at best, and war service has never guaranteed US citizenship, but deporting this man is reprehensible.

25/6/2025, 10:23:34 AM | 14 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Actually, that isn’t true. Nancy Mace was the first women to be in the Citadel’s Corps of Cadets. I may loathe her, but it is true.

21/6/2025, 8:56:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

So sad that someone who was a trailblazer for women, being the first woman to graduate from The Citadel’s Corps of Cadets, feels compelled to denigrate other women.

21/6/2025, 5:42:56 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Probably

20/6/2025, 1:02:01 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

My daughter is Puerto Rican but lives in the southeast. I worry every single day that somehow she’ll be sent to El Salvador.

20/6/2025, 12:27:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

No more than my having a Canadian spouse making me a Canadian citizen.

19/6/2025, 1:40:26 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Can’t help but wonder who the pastor voted for

19/6/2025, 1:39:14 PM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barry Butler Photography (@barrybutler9.bsky.social) reposted

Today is Juneteenth...it commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States.

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19/6/2025, 11:33:51 AM | 18693 2725 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Please oh please kick the orange turd out of the G7.

16/6/2025, 9:44:50 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

I love Carney.

16/6/2025, 9:34:16 PM | 14 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

And yet, here we are.

16/6/2025, 8:52:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

My father was drafted by the Dodgers when they were in Brooklyn. I know he would have loved Nezza’s version!

16/6/2025, 2:25:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

I never thought I’d say this, but FU WaPo.

16/6/2025, 9:56:53 AM | 39 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

And yet, the would be king is still on his throne.

16/6/2025, 9:55:57 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

47 will probably appoint him to something.

16/6/2025, 9:46:19 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

But of course! And Hitler loved his mistress, his pets, was a great dancer and a not too shabby artist.

15/6/2025, 10:16:33 AM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Likewise. But we have to understand that, for someone who is very competitive, sometimes it comes down to being akin to rooting for the winning team. Not many folks are inclined to pull for what they perceive to be the underdog.

15/6/2025, 10:13:07 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Just say no.

15/6/2025, 9:34:03 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

I raised my 20-something son to be compassionate, educated, and organized. Yet, he was pulled to the dark side, in part due to their having a cohesive message and a united team. Until Dems do that, the other team keeps winning.

15/6/2025, 9:33:00 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Cut the crap, WSJ. The headline makes it sound like she deserves our pity. Fuck that bitch.

15/6/2025, 9:23:34 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

I truly guess the First Amendment no longer exists.

14/6/2025, 11:36:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social)

Kudos to everyone who participated in today’s protests in the US, but what tangible and positive changes do you foresee happening as a result of them?

14/6/2025, 9:26:07 PM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

And yet, Chuck continues to be useless.

12/6/2025, 9:04:26 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

As a veteran, I am literally sick to my stomach about this.

12/6/2025, 9:01:47 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social)

You no longer need to wonder if the US military will choose to be loyal to the constitution or to a president.

12/6/2025, 8:57:10 PM | 7 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Kinda surprised he hasn’t already picked a nuclear war with someone who doesn’t have nukes.

12/6/2025, 9:36:39 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted

If you haven’t heard of Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove… you have now. When she stepped out from the back without missing a beat, I knew it was on🔥 @kamlager-dove.house.gov

11/6/2025, 3:14:24 PM | 19376 8232 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social)

As a veteran, I have to pose the question; at what point did military recruiters stoop to sign up enlistees who would would be willing to put allegiance to a President over their oath to the the US Constitution?

11/6/2025, 12:11:42 AM | 19 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Goddamned right it was unamerican. My father was a Marine who fought in WW2 and Korea and I am sure he is spinning in his grave right about now.

10/6/2025, 1:20:00 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

My father served in the Marines in WW2 and Korea. He was a fighter, but also a man of tolerance and great love. He is certainly turning over in his grave right now.

9/6/2025, 9:15:50 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Please. It’s common sense. And will further reduce Canadian dependency on US products.

9/6/2025, 4:57:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

No need for the quotation marks. If ICE is taking people who are in the US legally, it is, in fact, kidnapping them.

9/6/2025, 12:51:58 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

These companies won’t be getting my business.

7/6/2025, 9:57:19 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

Of course; he loves other reality stars!

6/6/2025, 5:29:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Doesn’t matter. Musk is still a Nazi, no matter his status with 47.

6/6/2025, 3:06:36 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Michael J. Stern (@michaeljstern.bsky.social) reposted

That's why.

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Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s possible to have a redo in life. As someone who campaigned for Reagan, I applaud Joe for having the balls to admit he was wrong and try to bring the fight to the MAGAts; frankly we need more Dems to do the same.

3/6/2025, 6:02:34 PM | 11 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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2/6/2025, 11:05:25 PM | 2249 617 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture jessicabruno.bsky.social (@jessicabruno.bsky.social) reposted

This is harrowing. Thank goodness for these observant bystanders! Do you know the universal sign for help? I didn’t. As more young men fall victim to the Tates & misogynists of the world, we all need to be more aware! See below for the signal. ⬇️ 🧵 (posted on IG by @juliettelewis.bsky.social)

2/6/2025, 11:24:11 PM | 815 349 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

It depends. If they sold torches and pitchforks, it might just come in handy, as well as ironic.

3/6/2025, 10:02:32 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture An American in Canada (@leegary.bsky.social) reply parent

I pray they scrubbed that spot afterwards.

3/6/2025, 9:59:58 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view