Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
EH-men. It's not every 5th word for nothin'. π
56 year OLD (and I mean old!) single father with 2 amazing adult children and a 7 year old daughter that keeps the old guy going. Ottawa native. Caution, when the short unit isn't around, I do swear, a lot. No unsolicited DMs, ty.
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EH-men. It's not every 5th word for nothin'. π
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Mars isn't exactly my first choice but the moon has always had a pull on my heart, and the atlantic ocean. Ok, I'm in.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
They probably aren't. If it's any consolation, it's a US company. Other than that I don't have a lot positive for you. The states has a thing for corporations, that's why universal healthcare will elude americans for a bit longer. Um FTC, CFPB or CPSC may have something that helps, best of luck eh.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
It sure as fuck isn't california. BTW that 'maga clap back' crap is cute. You act like an idiot then call me a trumper. Thanks for coming out eh. Oh and go fuck yourself.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I still have mine. I could read the briefs and then tell him the most insane shit to fry his little mind out. But I want #Stornoway. Maybe in a 30x30cm replica? Something that fits on the fridge would be good.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Again? In Canada they advertised lower prices and hid significant mandatory fees, which showed up later in the checkout process. This got them a $4.5M settlement with the Canadian Competition Bureau and a recent $6M settlement in a Canadian class action lawsuit finalized early this year.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Shit that just might work if trump sees it after the adderall kicks in.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
An asshole can be nice once in a while. Hell, I can even be polite once in a while. It just takes more work.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Charlie's cool, and a good source of info. Just remember who you are, where you live, and that we were minding our own business. Just like 190 other countries were. Perspective really is the key to ending being messed with. Personally, I'm tired of being messed with, like a lot of people are.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
You are a scholar and a gentleman.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
If you could find and DM that to me, I will be in your debt.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I am definitely not infallible. I'm a disabled single father with a fantastic daughter, at 56. On the other hand we have had 70 years of interference, both financial and political. So where does 'together' fit for you. I don't have a 'together'. I have a boycott, and a rifle, if they get cute.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
People that make asinine statements usually think they are more intelligent than 'common' people are. You get used to it eh.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
My son retired from the CAF last year so he and his wife are safe. I'm not reenlisting again, i have a 7 year old to raise. The ladies in the family are all fairly shielded from cons, Ford seems to have done his worst so I don't think anyone I know is in any danger. We are boycotting US travel eh.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
White gravy? Maybe make a white sauce instead, far less messy. Remember keep the roux blonde.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
As a Canadian liberal I'm not in any 'resistance'. I respect Charlie like there's no tomorrow, but if he's in the 'resistance', he needs to tell me what we are doing wrong as a nation. Never forget, democrats supported a genocide and trump is their karma. #CanadaStrong means we stay honest too.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
If you visit BC and get a booster, does the Alberta govt pay BC for services they refuse to provide? Or is that why the Poiliviere's were in such a hurry to move to Montreal and Ottawa?
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Unless the Canadian Space Agency is taking over NASA, I'm not sure we want to wait on Space-X to stop blowing up everything they build. How long can a vehicle last in storage? 10, 12 decades? Space X, may need more time before they are ready to carry a 2x4, let alone a rover......
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I can find a few places to squeeze that in. I am going to reserve it for #CBC foolery though. #TheProudAndThePrejudiced on CBC is going to love seeing this.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Once again, a few rich people fleece a ton of poor, uneducated people that keep on voting to be poor and uneducated. I laugh because the same people think they can invade Greenland or Canada, or survive a war with Mexican cartels. I see you're laughing too now. They are the best comedy on earth.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
We live over that meth lab. Canadians are still waiting to find out if the separated children from 2018/19, ever saw any of their relatives again. Americans are still the same. Arrogant, clueless, and yet so casually racist. I'm sure they'll 'learn something' this time. If they aren't deported.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
No actual validation on the little brother crack eh? CAF members know who saved who in the Canada/US relationship. No one in the CAF feels inferior to a lazy military that relies on high altitude less than discriminant bombing. Up here, the forces work for a living. Real work, work to be proud of.
β€οΈKai in Kanadaπ¨π¦ (@kleinekin.bsky.social) reposted
I agree, and that's putting it mildly!
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Either way, they need voters with an egg, two eggs max. Or they don't get elected.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Seems like Tesla has more recalls than anybody.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Someone has to clean up the messes made by people that can't tell their ass from their elbow. Not that I'm saying con politicians are stupid. :Their voters, they are who I'm calling stupid. For reference, I'll cite the 'ever conservative' province of Alberta. #ElbowsUp
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I've been taking my 7 year old raspberry and blueberry picking for the last 5 weeks. The adventure is free, the berries are free, but those smiles will last me a lifetime. #CanadaStrong
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
That's a lovely idea, but it might offend donald trump and the province of alberta. & We have to live with alberta......
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Sadly, if you are rich (or perceived as rich) or famous (or perceived as famous) you get away with everything in america. If you've ever taken note of US foreign policy, it mirrors US wealthy caucasian policy.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I hate to say it, but my second thought was, did her husband see him pull out of the driveway?
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
If I hit google and find out that fucker is still alive, you will get daily dirty looks until the bastard does die.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
How many hundred children were separated at the southern border in 2018/19? Better question, how many of them actually saw any of their family members, ever again? That, is who america is. Shortsighted, racist, supremacist and ... with extremely short memories.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Tips have always been optional. The "we are better than you" attitude though, that's always been mandatory.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Most cons realized that PMMC had a plan that works not just for today, but for 10 years from now. It's pretty obvious that Carlton knew the pigeon had no plan other than having 4 years to run roughshod over the indigenous and LGBTQ+ communities, if he became PM. But, dogs will always bark & whine.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Quick question for you. Do you find this to look like early Israeli operations in policing #Gaza? Are you worried that LA or DC could be placed under complete military control next, like happened in #Gaza in the 60's? Or do those dark money donations you get act as your editor?
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
#BREXIT was a tiny wee ittty bitty shay tad of a clue, that these people exist.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Social media is an interesting game. In recent months the 'pro Canadian' chanell movement seems to be a big money maker. So big that many influencers are putting the same podcasts on several channels they run, daily. You have to vet them just like MSM, because thanks to youtube, they proffit too.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
They did take 145 seats? We may hate america as a whole right now but a good 30% of Canada are conservative clowns that also hate Canada still. Then there's smith with her alberta next town halls promoting mass deportations just like america. We have a long and rough road ahead but we are Canadian.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Keith, is that a minimum security institution? Asking for 192 tariffed nations and 4 nations whose sovereignty has been threatened. We don't want to have to make america remodel the white house again eh.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I really am enjoying a non politician as Prime MInister. Don't get me wrong, PMJT was unpopular at the end, but he did give Canadians a lot of progress. But he also caved to the biden government a lot, including on israel. I really am liking a non politician as PM. #ElbowUp
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump has been deporting people that were already living there under asylum status. With trump, the only assylum that will bring freedom is the nut-house. Get that twit committed while you still have a chance at international trade. Then find a replacement for NATO/NORAD eh. That chance is gone.
GoughWhitlam'sGhostβ’οΈ (@vincentsworkisdone.bsky.social) reposted
Party of family values.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Both the conservatives and Canadian media corporations have become americanized, if not outright owned, so you have to expect a lot of bullshit. That's a historical fact in the last 15 years. Even from prairie pandering #CBC, so we do have to face reality. Boycotts work, media corps are cash cows.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Corporate entertainment prefers to stick to the more profitable stories they can publish. In america, and americanized media, the news isn't as profitable as a good line of bullshit is. Shame it's crawled across the 49th the way it did. I wonder who's responsible????
Charlie Angus (@charlieangus104.bsky.social) reposted
45 years ago today Terry Fox was forced to call off the Marathon of Hope at Thunder Bay. He showed a nation what determination and leadership meant. Terry has stayed in our hearts ever since. We carry his spirit in these troubled times.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Sidebar: Harper brought CAF funding down to 1.1%, while Mark Carney is rebuilding the forces from the ground up. Just something to remember about the con artists that run the conservative party.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Does Pierre know there's a new tax to axe?
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
The real JFK statue must have written itself a sign saying "I'm not related to RFKKK" by now.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I disagree. You were wise enough to not say anything. I call that a wise move before climbing into bed.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I can send you an old chef's coat if you'd like. It's red! (And it javex's well).
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I feel for you. I helped my buddy move his upright piano to his sister's 2 weeks ago, and the muscle I pulled still hurts to sit on.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Bunions perhaps?
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I like how we do it better. We have more style, and we hit a lot harder. California needs to up its game.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I hear that. I moved back to Ottawa Feb 15th, 2022. I had to lug furniture two blocks to get moved in because of whiny little kids that thought they could overturn a Canadian election. I did give 3 of them extra reasons to whine. (& a lesson about insurance not being valid while illegally parked.)
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, as I recall from being young, sliding down the slide is a lot of fun. Then you gave to climb back up....
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
To be fair, america has been on a long slide since the 1960's. To be honest, I'm glad it's accelerated. Maybe post trump, post second civil war america, will be better neighbours?
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
1776. Albertans won't be happy, until they get back to 1776.....
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Freeloader says what?
Breanne π¨π¦ ππΊπ¦π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈπ΅πΈπ - part Owner of Canada (@breannewieler.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
To PP: Hey dumbass - if your house is a castle while they are breaking in to feed their starving children, or maybe just find a warm dry place for a night - that makes YOU the asshole. Especially since youβre the reason that so many people are hungry and homeless.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Is catholicism the paradox, or is it conservatism?
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I look at pigeon pete and then at my autistic 7 year old and I wonder if we'd enjoy living in Stornoway.... Emma is at least equal to that pseudo intellectual. At least.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Pseudoscience, the domain of pseudo intellectuals.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social)
So glad to never be serving a Sunday Brunch again!
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
It has to be satire to relate to the AB political situation. It's never a tragedy though! Alberta is the toughest, smartest province in Alberta! Yes, I am starting a new PR firm, How's my BSing?
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
After announcing we would recognize the State of Palestine at the UN this fall session, it seems a concession was made. I personally don't like it, but I've had Jewish men photograph & threaten me at protests at O'Connor St Embassy in Ottawa. Oddly enough, they are very chummy with Harry Handcuff.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Canada is feeding a lot of people this year, including a certain nation that can't find farm hands to pick their crops before they rot in the fields. It's go time, wildfires or no wildfires.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Since 1967 they've been busy supporting Israel's extermination of their own First Nations issue. I take political action groups for what they are, no matter their religion, ethnicity or media support.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Between you and I and the oil well, Alberta didn't need to be served up, Alberta enabled Kenny first. Remember as an Ontario resident, I don't decide your provincial government. If I did you'd still have proper health care and be putting out real emissions stats.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
That's still plenty of time for a good time, and that could lead to a regular, part time thing.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Interesting perspective, and not my experience as an Ontario reservist at all. Where were you based?
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
A lot of Albertans move to BC. It's funny, they want to be right wing environment destroying asses, then when they retire they want to move to a better governed province and it's lush green paradise......
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
There's always going to be whiny people, we'll never get away from self centered weak minded people. Don't let them get to you, that's exactly what they want.
Cheryl in Nova Scotia π¨π¦ππ (@minibubbly.bsky.social) reposted
You know, growing up in Cape Breton, also with Newfoundland grandparents, I was taught to be independent and self sufficient. I was also taught to be respectful and kind, I understand sacrifices, common decency, and to not be selfish, so, when the government asked Nova Scotians to stay out /1
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I feel your pain. π
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I agree. My daughter likes gymnastics and soccer. Once I get her confident on skates, she wants a stick so she can play hockey with dad.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
It's certainly not luck. Have you seen these ears?
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I think there was 6 of them. It's been a bit, and a few concussions, and a few children ago. It was a good idea but it could have done without shaming children as it did.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
A second opinion on a major diagnosis is a natural thing. We like to know for sure what we're dealing with. I'm old fashioned though.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
There are a lot of people out there that do need other people to do their thinking for them. It's a shame they trust internet cranks and right wing freaks instead of science.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I bet Alberta misses Jason Kenny right about now. He was a dick, but Albertans had access to vaccinations. I wonder who Alberta will trade down to next, for a premier?
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Totally unrelated question based on your profile. When you say you draw body horror, you are sparing the general public from my knobby knees right?
Cheryl in Nova Scotia π¨π¦ππ (@minibubbly.bsky.social) reposted
How Canada's buck-toothed national emblem could help fight wildfires #Canada π𦫠Scientists study how beavers' dams create green firebreaks in wildfire-prone areas www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Having never given Puerto Ricans voting rights in federal elections, was a teeny tiny sign from 1898........
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I knew I should have skipped breakfast this morning.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm raising a 7 year old on my own because my ex is mentally ill. Neither of us made a mistake Mike, we gave people chances and we learned some lessons about life. You're still #CanadaStrong all the same eh. π
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Looks like environmental and health policies do matter eh?
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
No corporation lasts forever. Mind you, trump's 'legacy' will outlive the reputation of the nation that elected him, twice...... So there's good and bad there eh. Release the files anyway!
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I truly hope that only the first is true.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I could leak my proposal to turn NORAD into a for profit crown corporation. If he knows daddy vladdy can take a free shot at washington, that'll do him in.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
The BIC Corporation can make a killing here. If they put whiteout into sharpies, label them 'Maga out', both sides of the political aisle will buy them like hotcakes.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Terry was definitely one of a kind. Personally, I owe him a lot. I was a skinny kid and he taught me that willpower can overcome just about anything.
ππ¨π¦Team Canada Foreverπ¨π¦π (@teamcanadaforever.bsky.social) reposted
Canadian filmmaker Sean Menard recently uncovered nearly 100 reels of film chronicling Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope in 1980 This previously unseen footage is coming out later this year in a documentary titled βRun Terry Runβ. It looks incredible Greatest Canadian β€οΈ β€οΈππ¨π¦TEAM CANADA FOREVERπ¨π¦πβ€οΈ
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Pierre believes in 'Political Welfare', but only for himself. I can see Pierre saying.... "Hi, I uh, I lost my seat and I want to bark like a rabid dog at Mark Carney because I have strong feelings! Can I take your seat, you can find a real job right?"
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
Terry was my hero as a kid. Because of him I kicked #Participaction's ass.
Canadian Loyalist π¨π¦ (@shakespearesgal.bsky.social) reposted
A true representative of the Canadian spirit. Courage, tenacity, compassion, resilience. #cdnpoli
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I keep trying to be in two places at once, but three?
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
I still say Colbert would be great on #CBC.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
It could be worse Mike, as long as you didn't 'own goal' it's cool. There's always the next period eh.
Phil Marks CA (@ottawaphil.bsky.social) reply parent
That took 32 seconds. When I got my security clearance in 1994, it was 30 minutes with the RCs, but getting the ink off my fingers was an extra 3 minutes maybe?