Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Ummm....my son asked me once if colour had already been invented when I was a child. He honestly thought that my childhood was in black and white because I'm just that old.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Ummm....my son asked me once if colour had already been invented when I was a child. He honestly thought that my childhood was in black and white because I'm just that old.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
yeah, definitely. My husband has a red hockey Canada hat and I told him he can't wear it. He's resorted to wearing the black version.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Am I going to have to go on X just so I can watch this guy troll Trump? π
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Why would you have to pay out of pocket for it? My mom takes it for her diabetes and she pays nothing for it.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
$500/month???? Holy #%*t!!! My mom takes Ozempic for her diabetes, and I can't fathom how a retiree would be able to afford $500/month on life-saving meds.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Ok, thank you for clarifying this. I also thought that New Yorkers hated Trump, so I don't understand why Cuomo thought this would work in his favour.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
commas save lives.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump thinks he can sharpie his way through bad job numbers.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
I am shocked - said no one, ever.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm not a drinker, but my closest friends are. One of them is completely against sugar, but will drink whenever she can (2 glasses of wine with dinner). I've always wondered if all the benefits of avoiding sugar is negated by all her drinking.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
If the US grants her immunity or a pardon, can the UK go after her since she's a British citizen?
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Birds of a feather flock together.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
The American people should send him a Big Mac care package to help him through this diagnosis.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Can confirm. I'm Canadian and was a frequent Amazon shopper. Have not bought anything from Amazon since January --- not even e-books that are exclusive to Kindle.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
If there are going to be midterms.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
He's scared of Zelensky because his little lap dog JD wasn't around to ask Zelensky if he's said thank you yet. He also knew that all the other leaders were on Zelensky's side.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Nothing in the US makes sense these days.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
That's the troubling part. Normal people would be offended at being called Nazis. However, these people may actually relish being called Nazis.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Nooooooo!!!!!! This breaks my heart.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Are they going to storm the Vatican Jan 6 style?
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
I just had someone post some propaganda of how PP should have won and libs cheated. They argued that the polls leading up to the elections, which heavily favoured Carney winning, were all lies and the elections were rigged because pencils were used...blah...blah...blah.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
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Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
This is chilling!!! Trump gave the Pentagon control of 170 square miles of U.S. landβnow a militarized zone called the βNew Mexico National Defense Area.β This move walks the line of Posse Comitatus and edges toward the Insurrection Actβto go after migrants. But it doesnβt have to stop there.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
CTV called it a while back.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Minority called by networks, but we'll take the W since a few months ago, it was going to be a conservative gov't.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
A majority would have been better, but we'll take the W considering the Libs were just about done about a few months ago.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
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Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social)
Canada has re-elected the Liberal party!!! Phew!
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Just a reminder, in Canada red (Liberals) is good, blue (Conservatives) is bad.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
I agree. We wear black Team Canada hats now (or white).
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
As a Canadian, I still have to remind myself that in Canada, red is good. I still won't wear a red hat tho.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
I can watch this over and over again.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Yup, and that's why I don't trust the guy. He's a traitor and will sell us out to the US in a matter of minutes if he is elected. He's nothing but a tim bit trump.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh, they'll just claim that it's short term pain for long term gain. Will it be short term? Doubtful.
Peter Vogel (@petervogel.bsky.social) reposted
As spotted on Facebook... US west coast ports devoid of freighters bringing goods from China. Impacts are imminent, according to the poster. @wolfgangrupprecht.bsky.social
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
The question is, would the international students feel safe staying in the US considering the unpredictability of the current administration. It may be reversed today, but what does tomorrow hold?
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Nah, save the padding. Just a cell is fine.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
I have been staying away from any medical shows due to PTSD, but I summoned up the courage to watch The Pitt and I agree, it is a fantastic show!
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
absolutely. Courts have used text messages and social media posts as evidence in criminal and civil cases, it would only make sense that this (WH tweets) and Trump's truth social posts can be used as evidence against him.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
New psycho/horror movie character.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
My daughter won the spelling bee at school and she cried tears of joy.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh look, it's tim bit trump! What's next? Are you going to create maple DOGE?
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Is the US using the Diary of Anne Frank as a handbook? Sure sounds like it and it's terrifying.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
That's just cars crossings. What are the figures for air travel? I bet it's down significantly as well.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
This! The trade war and threats of annexation is one thing, but the reality that the US government can arbitrarily send you to a detention or El Salvador without due process is a whole other issue.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
I wake up every morning hoping for good news.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
I read that Canada, some EU countries, and Japan bought US bonds as a weapon against Trump's tariffs.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
BeCaUse it'S ThE arT oF tHe dEaL ---- says the guy who bankrupted casinos.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
When people who would normally cheer on for the US are now cheering on for China, then you know the US has messed up big time.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Canadian here. We've been playing this game since inauguration. Definitely market manipulation. After a few rounds of this, tariff us, don't tariff us we just dgaf anymore. Still boycotting them regardless.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Same for us Canadians. Re Oranges: our supermarkets have been selling Oranges from Morocco, and they are delicious!
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Surely, Amazon will feel the impact as well.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
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Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Sounds more like Trump is panicking.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Umm...by that does he mean they forgot to put the patient under and operated on the wrong body part while the OR was engulfed in flames???? Cause really, it's a cluster f right now, Mr. bankrupted 6 casinos.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
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Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
PP is nothing but a tim bit Trump. He will sell us to the US in a heartbeat.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Welp, good luck with that one 'merica. Don't most goods come from China these days? Fun times ahead. Buckle up!
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Nope. First of all, no footwear should cost $690. Second, flip flops have no purpose beyond the beach or pool. They have zero support and are terrible for your back, knees, feet.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Weren't the Republicans losing their minds when people were handing out water to voters waiting in line to vote?
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
As a Canadian, I first learned of manifest destiny in 10th grade from my Social Studies teacher who happened to be an American immigrant (I refuse to use the word expat) who abhorred the USA.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Failed leadership? If anyone needs rescuing, it's the US from the orange turd and his cronies.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social)
Read the room, Westjet!
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Let's highlight the word SANE. Magas can go to Russia.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
No one's buying your shit, Vance. The world knows it's not about security. This Canadian stands with Greenland. Oh, and F U Vance.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Ummm...maybe autism has always existed it's just now we have a better understanding of it and can diagnose it????
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
No country wants to be part of the USA. A lot of Americans don't even want to be part of the US right now.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
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Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
And these guys.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Yup. We disguise our fentanyl factories as Tim Horton's restaurants. π€«
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Is this MFer just going to label anyone who's not white as DEI? The wind talkers were the opposite of DEI. They were the only people who possessed the skill needed!
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
I did that today to bagged lettuce. Turned it upside down when I saw it was a US product. Someone also turned the price tag upside down on onions from the US.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
I know a couple who have a lay-over in Houston on their way to S. America and are worried that they might get harassed because they're Canadians. You just never know because the trust is gone.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Sending you positive vibes and wishing for the best outcome. #elbowsup
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Canada is fast tracking applications for doctors and waving other things (we need doctors).
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh, didn't you hear? They're blaming the libs for generating the storms.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
And if we have nothing to offer, why does he want us?
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Done!
Vancouver Is Awesome (@viawesome.bsky.social) reposted
"Canada is not immune to the rising tide of authoritarianism"
Lynda Steele π¨π¦ (@steeletalks.bsky.social) reposted
Confused about the "fairness" of Canada's dairy tariffs? Trump is either deliberately trying to stoke anger using fake info - or he's not that bright, since HE'S the one who negotiated the dairy tariffs with Canada. The story that's being spread in the US is WRONG. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
We did not back down. Ontario's Premier backed down on the 25% surcharge on electricity, but we did not back down on counter tariffs. In fact, we added more today. globalnews.ca/news/1107797...
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
I hope so. It's not just us Canadians boycotting the US, Europeans are as well.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
I guess Tesla is in so much doo doo that he needs to keep shoving it down people's throats.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
It would be like helping Russia. F that.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
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Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Is that the real recorded outgoing message? "...will call you back if your problem is deemed unwasteful."??? If this is the real outgoing message, then holy F!
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
If he thinks that this will help boost Tesla, why doesn't his buddies buy Tesla stocks?
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Idk. Everything the US does these days (especially when it pertains to "helping" Ukraine) should be scrutinized. I just don't feel they can be trusted at this point as the world can clearly see who the US is aligning with.
Melissa Maer π¨π¦ π» (@melissar78.bsky.social) reply parent
Pretty soon, even US citizens will be subjected to some form of punishment for speaking ill of the dear leader. Better do something fast before they get there.