George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
History rhymes a bit too well sometimes.
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What nonsense that only the politically naive would believe. Kirk was a propagandist who had no interest in fair debate.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
From the same crowd that wants to continue honoring white supremacist slave holders who fought to maintain slavery. No surprise.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Nailed it!
LeftwardSwing π³οΈββ§οΈ π π³οΈβπ βΏ (@leftwardswing.bsky.social) reposted
This. This. This. This. Finally, clergy standing up to the horrors of how this country is honoring Charlie Kirk given who he is & what he's said. Hammer time βοΈ youtube.com/shorts/p3ADt...
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Sparky.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
It recaptures the suspense of the original which seemed to get lost in the later movie iterations.
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John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social)
A handy reference...
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
We should only criminalize things I don't like.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Remember when the right complained about social engineering?
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
January 6 comes to mind.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
So much for free speech.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social)
Hopefully, all the employees being disciplined for social media comments have posted those comments on X, and can rely on Musk to pay their legal fees like he did in the Carano case.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Rewriting history is a fascist passion.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social)
The Republicans seem to think tax dollars go into their personal piggy bank. Why should the public pay to transport Kirk's body home? It's bad enough those funds are being used to subsidize Trump's businesses.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Canada's first LNG plant just started shipping offshore. The government annoounced yesterday it will be working to expedite a doubling of production at the facility. Another project in Newfoundland was announced last week.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Reaching across the divide? What a joke!
Piyush Mittal (@piyushmittal.bsky.social) reposted
What goes around comes around
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Given the US has such weak gun control laws, it only proves weak rules don't work.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Except the GOP won't let fair minded people see the evidence.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Those sources also allow hydro dams to reserve water release for high demand periods, and can be used for "pump back" systems to store kinetic energy. The willful ignorance of Trump acolytes is terrifying.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
I wonder why they don't mention he is now a spin doctor for Israeli companies who are the target of the BDS movement.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
As I remember, that was the early 60s, well before you were on the planet!
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social)
Venezuela will forever be known as the Epstein War.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
The bald-faced corruption is surreal.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social)
The number of unemployed exceeded the number of job openings for the first time since the pandemic, even after deporting part of the labour force.
Carter P. Hayes (@allchronology.com) reposted
We now live in a country where: β The president is a felon. β The DHS chief kills puppies. β The HHS chief is an antivax ex-addict. β The education secretary canβt read. β The defense secretary is a drunk. β The DNI answers to Moscow. WTF happened?
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Another reason not to patronize an American business. FYI, Canadian airlines are required to provide compensation. The EU also requires compensation if the flight arrives in or departs from the EU. It's US domestic passengers who will get hit the most.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Which worm is speaking today?
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Meanwhile, you are okay with Kennedy's voodoo science that will cause the death of many Americans. The credibility of sycophants like you is zero.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social)
Just watching RFK Jr testify at a Senate committee hearing. What a gong show!
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Interesting that In today's climate of antipathy toward unwanted migrants in the West, there isn't more sympathy for the Palestinians, who have been subjected to a migrant takeover of their lands over the last 140 years.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Making things up again? No journalistic media "told" anyone that Trump was on his deathbed, just reported on the speculation in the context of his visible health problems. But then, facts don't matter to you or any other of Trump's cordupt and lawless sycophants.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
If it is not self defence as in the case of attacks by Somali pirates, it is summary execution. The new normal for the US.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Epstein.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Hypocrisy without rival.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
An object lesson in the effect of drug abuse.
RAH (@rah82ndaa.bsky.social) reposted
WTF, end him, alreadyβ¦
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
When you have smoked so much dope, every question throws you for a loop.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Speaking of low performing democracies...
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
No one outside of the US believes Trump is the leader of the free world today, or that the US is even part of it any more.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Who takes advice from a lying Putin proxy who was fired after just 22 days?
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe it's time to talk about partition, as with India and Pakistan.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
My septic tank, although it is only half full of...
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Sure, make me spew my coffee!
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Why didn't he pick one of the most dangerous cities? is itt because 17 out of the 25 worst are in red states, and Washington isn't one of them? Washington should be sending its National Guard to police Louisiana.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
17 of the 25 most dangerous cities are in red states.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Brought to you by the people who ran Abu Ghraib.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social)
Spewed my coffee when I heard Louisiana is sending National Guard troops to DC. 3 of the 25 most dangerous cities in the US are in Louisiana, while DC doesn't even make the list.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
That's only if a captive survived the Atlantic crossing. 20% died on the way to the auction block.
π@AL- Iβm here (@phoenix-al.bsky.social) reposted
My money is with the AAP as opposed to anti-vaxxer RFK! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) opposes the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the CDC. AAP was overhauled this year and replaced with people who spread vaccine misinformation.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
So Cook should resign without due process while Trump, convicted for 34 fraud offenses, ses no problem in his continuing in office.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
It was a revolt against import duties the king imposed.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social)
At least the other "60 Minutes" hasn't caved. archive.org/details/60-m...
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Not true. It was an existing trans support line staffed by volunteers. They have asked people to stop posting this misinformation because they are being overwhelmed.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Good news at both ends of the country. The rain has slowed the Mount Underwood fire in my neighbourhood on Vancouver Island, but it will be another couple of weeks before the power can be restored to the Bamfield community.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Great news. That should help bring down the risin price of coffee in Canada and Europe.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Isn't forcible confinement a criminal offense in Texas?
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
We should be more concerned about social media use by adults, since so many have little ability to distinguish fact from fiction?
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
34 countries use mail in ballots. Is it ignorance or deception?
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
You can always get a deal if you are willing to give away the store.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Munich only took two days.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social)
So Putin helped Trump distract the world from the Epstein scandal, accomplishing nothing but a photo op for Putin. Even Fox News panned the meeting.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Now at 3700 hectares. But after 2 months of drought, we are getting some rain.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
A few km down the inlet from my place. Now at 20 square kilometers in size since starting Monday night. Glad the wind is blowing the smoke east at the moment.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social)
17 of the 25 most dangerous cities in the US are in red states. Washington DC isn't even one of the 25. realestate.usnews.com/places/ranki...
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
It says something about the state of US political culture that coercion and cruelty to the "other" is so readily endorsed by so many, in the service of their perceived "America First" self interest.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Interesting analysis but I wonder about methodology. Traded my medium size 2006 passenger car for an 2017 mid size SUV with a similar engine and my fuel economy improved from 9 km/l to 11 km/l. And most people trading in these days are buying hybrid SUVs now, and raving about the fuel economy.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social)
Saw Howard Lutnick, the US Commerce Secretary bragging about the billions in tax revenue generated by regressive tariff taxes on US businesses and consumers. Remember when today's GOP was the anti-tax Tea Party?
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Rife is quite a subjective measure.. Every institution created by humans, whether it's the church, corporations, governments, professional sports, etc, suffers from a degree of corruption. www.politico.com/magazine/sto...
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Recycling the same time-worn union buster arguments that hae been used for the last 160 years is not very persuasive. But I see you are very selective in recognizing corruption in society, maybe because you voted for the most corrupt President in US history.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
It's a nice welcome. When we moved, our new South Asian neighbours brought over a pot of samosas and a bowl of blueberries. That gesture made our day in the midst of moving stress.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Odd how all the tech advancements in the last 100 years haven't solved the problem, but led to ever increasing income disparity.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
The first past the post system always produces this result.. I'd expect a professional politician like you to understand that. Unless you are suggesting the US adopt proportional representation voting.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
All designed to both vilify and terrorize the migrant community. The claim they have to worry about retribution has little credibility, although the probability is likely increased by this very conduct.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Giving the rest of the world yet another reason to avoid buying American goods.
Eric Champnella (@echamp.bsky.social) reposted
If you don't already, watch Colbert. He is a man with no more f*cks left to give. And it's glorious. Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
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John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
From what I've seen, it should be called Artificial Idiocy.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Who knew bigotry was a political bellief?
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Sorry to tell you, but this was an existing volunteer staffed service operated by a Trans support group. It is being overwhelmed by calls it can't handle because of these posts and is asking the broader LGBQ+ community not to call.
Dr Adam Levy (@climateadam.bsky.social) reposted
I only found out about this recently. Pedestrian safety is not a factor in U.S. vehicle standards. Absolutely unhinged.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
In my neighbourhood - in what is classified as rainforest - on the coast of Vancouver Island, it has just cooled down to the low 30s after weeks of 40 degree weather. And not even a millimeter of rain in the past month.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, limiting it to what the Trump regime deems "credible evidence" and holding private meetings with Maxwell just thickens the plot.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social)
Maybe the American ambassador to Canada should look in the mirror before he calls Canadians mean and nasty, solely because many of us are avoiding patronizing US businesses and travel to the US after his president repeatedly threatened and attacked us.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
It does the opposition damage to spread false news like this. She is born and raised in Arkansas, a country music singer and a conservative activist. But the 18 year age gap is true.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Kelly would hate for them to ruin her view in the Hamptons.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
You need to step up your trolling game because you just sound like another one of those dumb MAGA types who can't stand to hear anything that contradicts their world view.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes, let's suppress any media that doesn't carry water for your boss. You seem quite happy to brag about your fascism.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social)
I haven't thought of the quote from Hamlet, "hoisted with his own petard", in a long time but Trump trying to scream away the suspicions about the Epstein files certainly has brought it to mind. Along with schadenfreude.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
The bleeps make me laugh when watching British crime shows on US TV, when the curse word is totally clear from context and lip movement of the actor. Helen Mirren letting out a string of f-bombs in "Prime Suspect" is a great example.
Eric Muller (@elmunc.bsky.social) reposted
They're not even bothering to pretend at this point. #historysky #skystorians #lawsky #propaganda #fascism
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Someone is having a very bad day.
John-O π¨π¦ (@sharpesword.bsky.social) reply parent
Exactly 100 years earlier, similar official reasoning... cafriseabove.org/the-1925-arm...