Douglas McLean 🇨🇦
@duggiem.bsky.social
Independent Writer and Podcaster. Proud Canadian. Hopeful that one day we’ll come to our senses.
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Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
December 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
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if I could only listen to one kind of music for the rest of my life, the answer would be Memphis soul. RIP Steve Cropper, whose guitar and production defined the Stax sound as much as Booker T’s organ or Otis Redding’s shout
Steve Cropper, Legendary Guitarist for Booker T. & the MG’s, Otis Redding and the Blues Brothers, Dies at 84
Steve Cropper, guitarist for Booker T. & the MG's, Otis Redding, the Blues Brothers and many more, has died. He was 84.
variety.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
if I could only listen to one kind of music for the rest of my life, the answer would be Memphis soul. RIP Steve Cropper, whose guitar and production defined the Stax sound as much as Booker T’s organ or Otis Redding’s shout
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We are not at war with Venezuela, yet. The boats are civilian craft. The U.S. criminal code does not maintain a death penalty for drug smuggling. Due process is required before conviction or sentence.
All of the 80 people killed thus far are wanton murders slain under illegal orders. All of them.
All of the 80 people killed thus far are wanton murders slain under illegal orders. All of them.
December 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We are not at war with Venezuela, yet. The boats are civilian craft. The U.S. criminal code does not maintain a death penalty for drug smuggling. Due process is required before conviction or sentence.
All of the 80 people killed thus far are wanton murders slain under illegal orders. All of them.
All of the 80 people killed thus far are wanton murders slain under illegal orders. All of them.
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It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
Backstage Pass
This week, JORY NASH – THE LIGHT STILL SHINES ON THE MAIN.
After stepping away from music in 2019, songwriter Jory Nash returns with his 10th album, "This album is about hope, resilience, loss, and finding beauty"
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
This week, JORY NASH – THE LIGHT STILL SHINES ON THE MAIN.
After stepping away from music in 2019, songwriter Jory Nash returns with his 10th album, "This album is about hope, resilience, loss, and finding beauty"
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
JORY NASH – THE LIGHT STILL SHINES ON THE MAIN.
Podcast Episode · Backstage Pass · 2025-12-02 · 1h 8m
podcasts.apple.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Backstage Pass
This week, JORY NASH – THE LIGHT STILL SHINES ON THE MAIN.
After stepping away from music in 2019, songwriter Jory Nash returns with his 10th album, "This album is about hope, resilience, loss, and finding beauty"
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
This week, JORY NASH – THE LIGHT STILL SHINES ON THE MAIN.
After stepping away from music in 2019, songwriter Jory Nash returns with his 10th album, "This album is about hope, resilience, loss, and finding beauty"
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
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If blowing up survivors in the water was the right thing to do because they are “narco-terrorists” (trust us, bro) and deserve no quarter, why did we rescue two other survivors in a different strike, fly them home, and let them go free?
December 2, 2025 at 2:16 AM
If blowing up survivors in the water was the right thing to do because they are “narco-terrorists” (trust us, bro) and deserve no quarter, why did we rescue two other survivors in a different strike, fly them home, and let them go free?
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This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
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The EPA is starting to allow the use of pesticides containing PFAS on food. The move is part of an effort to roll back the regulation of PFAS — also known as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down easily in the environment.
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The EPA is starting to allow the use of pesticides containing PFAS on food. The move is part of an effort to roll back the regulation of PFAS — also known as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down easily in the environment.
THE EAST POINTERS. - Jake Charron joins Backstage Pass to discuss ‘Schoonertown’
Backstage Pass
This week, THE EAST POINTERS. - Jake Charron joins Backstage Pass to discuss ‘Schoonertown’.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
Backstage Pass
This week, THE EAST POINTERS. - Jake Charron joins Backstage Pass to discuss ‘Schoonertown’.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
THE EAST POINTERS. - Jake Charron joins Backstage Pass to discuss ‘Schoonertown’
Podcast Episode · Backstage Pass · 2025-11-22 · 30m
podcasts.apple.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
THE EAST POINTERS. - Jake Charron joins Backstage Pass to discuss ‘Schoonertown’
Backstage Pass
This week, THE EAST POINTERS. - Jake Charron joins Backstage Pass to discuss ‘Schoonertown’.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
Backstage Pass
This week, THE EAST POINTERS. - Jake Charron joins Backstage Pass to discuss ‘Schoonertown’.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
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The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.’
George Orwell, Animal Farm
George Orwell, Animal Farm
November 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which.’
George Orwell, Animal Farm
George Orwell, Animal Farm
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Why is ICE only focusing on poor immigrants? Can we get rid of some of the Russian oligarchs that live here?
November 20, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Why is ICE only focusing on poor immigrants? Can we get rid of some of the Russian oligarchs that live here?
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This is me at 15. I’m a child.
I’m a CHILD.
I’m a CHILD.
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
This is me at 15. I’m a child.
I’m a CHILD.
I’m a CHILD.
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Imagine if the Captain of the Titanic saw the iceberg from a mile away but was too afraid to change course.
Inconceivable, right?
Well, let me tell you about a guy by the name of Chuck Schumer…
Inconceivable, right?
Well, let me tell you about a guy by the name of Chuck Schumer…
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Imagine if the Captain of the Titanic saw the iceberg from a mile away but was too afraid to change course.
Inconceivable, right?
Well, let me tell you about a guy by the name of Chuck Schumer…
Inconceivable, right?
Well, let me tell you about a guy by the name of Chuck Schumer…
In his most recent book, ‘That Gun In Your Hand: the Strange Saga of ‘Hey Joe’ and Popular Music’s History of Violence’ (2025), Jason Schneider explores, the creation of one of the most enduring and re-recorded songs in rock history.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
JASON SCHNEIDER- the Strange Saga of rock’s most enduring song, ‘Hey Joe’.
Podcast Episode · Backstage Pass · 2025-11-10 · 56m
podcasts.apple.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
In his most recent book, ‘That Gun In Your Hand: the Strange Saga of ‘Hey Joe’ and Popular Music’s History of Violence’ (2025), Jason Schneider explores, the creation of one of the most enduring and re-recorded songs in rock history.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
GRANT LYLE - And Now
Backstage Pass #76
This week, GRANT LYLE - And Now Released September 12th, 2025 Toronto-based Grant Lyle is a powerhouse frontman known for his electrifying presence and dynamic guitar playing.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
Backstage Pass #76
This week, GRANT LYLE - And Now Released September 12th, 2025 Toronto-based Grant Lyle is a powerhouse frontman known for his electrifying presence and dynamic guitar playing.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
GRANT LYLE - And Now
Podcast Episode · Backstage Pass · 2025-10-25 · 30m
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October 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
GRANT LYLE - And Now
Backstage Pass #76
This week, GRANT LYLE - And Now Released September 12th, 2025 Toronto-based Grant Lyle is a powerhouse frontman known for his electrifying presence and dynamic guitar playing.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
Backstage Pass #76
This week, GRANT LYLE - And Now Released September 12th, 2025 Toronto-based Grant Lyle is a powerhouse frontman known for his electrifying presence and dynamic guitar playing.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
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So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
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A lovely tribute to Daniel Naroditsky.
Very much worth reading even if you’re no expert—as I’m certainly not—on chess.
www.joeposnanski.com/p/daniel-nar...
Very much worth reading even if you’re no expert—as I’m certainly not—on chess.
www.joeposnanski.com/p/daniel-nar...
Daniel Naroditsky and the Chase of Beauty
Remembering a chess grandmaster who found wonder in every move.
www.joeposnanski.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
A lovely tribute to Daniel Naroditsky.
Very much worth reading even if you’re no expert—as I’m certainly not—on chess.
www.joeposnanski.com/p/daniel-nar...
Very much worth reading even if you’re no expert—as I’m certainly not—on chess.
www.joeposnanski.com/p/daniel-nar...