Colin W. 🇨🇦 🇦🇺🇩🇪🌻
@grapemanca.bsky.social
"Change is not progress; it's merely the alteration of direction." Canadian educator for over 32 years, news junkie, Twitter refugee and edu-change skeptic, perilously embracing progressive politics, research-based education & the #Canucks.
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As Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis stated in 1933; “We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of the few, but we cannot have both.”
Today, at a time of unprecedented income & wealth inequality, his words ring truer than ever.
Today, at a time of unprecedented income & wealth inequality, his words ring truer than ever.
December 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
As Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis stated in 1933; “We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of the few, but we cannot have both.”
Today, at a time of unprecedented income & wealth inequality, his words ring truer than ever.
Today, at a time of unprecedented income & wealth inequality, his words ring truer than ever.
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Fight Fascism
December 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Fight Fascism
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NOTE: Trump praises, defends, and pardons members of white supremacist groups. The ones with names, leaders, weapons, and body counts.
Let’s unpack this.
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The Antifa Lie
Disinformation Is the Point
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December 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
NOTE: Trump praises, defends, and pardons members of white supremacist groups. The ones with names, leaders, weapons, and body counts.
Let’s unpack this.
Read. Share. Subscribe.
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Let’s unpack this.
Read. Share. Subscribe.
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There hasn’t been enough appreciation for how thoroughly BENNIE THOMPSON humiliated FBI official GLASHEEN after he tried to sell the lie that ANTIFA is the top domestic terror threat.
The claim collapsed because it’s a cover.
Check my latest…
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The claim collapsed because it’s a cover.
Check my latest…
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December 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
There hasn’t been enough appreciation for how thoroughly BENNIE THOMPSON humiliated FBI official GLASHEEN after he tried to sell the lie that ANTIFA is the top domestic terror threat.
The claim collapsed because it’s a cover.
Check my latest…
open.substack.com/pub/cwebbstu...
The claim collapsed because it’s a cover.
Check my latest…
open.substack.com/pub/cwebbstu...
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Australian news reporting that the hero bystander here is named Ahmed al Ahmed. Muslim, father of two.
December 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Australian news reporting that the hero bystander here is named Ahmed al Ahmed. Muslim, father of two.
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WATCH: Bystander disarms active shooter at Bondi Beach in Sydney
December 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
WATCH: Bystander disarms active shooter at Bondi Beach in Sydney
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BRITISH COLUMBIA: “In Dease Lake, located about 230 kilometres south of the Yukon border, the mercury plunged to -42.8 C, making it the coldest Dec. 12 on record.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social
#BCNews #DeaseLake
#BCNews #DeaseLake
B.C. community reaches record-breaking -43 C
A small community in B.C.’s northwest broke a chilling record on Friday, according to data from Environment and Climate Change Canada.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 14, 2025 at 3:03 AM
BRITISH COLUMBIA: “In Dease Lake, located about 230 kilometres south of the Yukon border, the mercury plunged to -42.8 C, making it the coldest Dec. 12 on record.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social
#BCNews #DeaseLake
#BCNews #DeaseLake
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This is a VERY dangerous man, you DO NOT want him anywhere near the levers of the BC CON leadership. He is more aligned with Dallas Brodie and Tara Armstrong. #bcpoli www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Rookie MP Aaron Gunn considers bid to lead BC Conservatives
The job opened up last week when John Rustad stepped down amidst intense pressure from members of his caucus
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 14, 2025 at 12:07 AM
This is a VERY dangerous man, you DO NOT want him anywhere near the levers of the BC CON leadership. He is more aligned with Dallas Brodie and Tara Armstrong. #bcpoli www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
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Ukrainian forces continue to advance within and near Kupyansk, and more details have emerged about the counteroffensive effort.
Read more from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @criticalthreats.bsky.social here: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/rus...
Read more from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @criticalthreats.bsky.social here: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/rus...
December 14, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Ukrainian forces continue to advance within and near Kupyansk, and more details have emerged about the counteroffensive effort.
Read more from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @criticalthreats.bsky.social here: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/rus...
Read more from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @criticalthreats.bsky.social here: www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/rus...
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NEW: Russia is now demanding that Finland [and Sweden] leave NATO.
Russian FM Lavrov announced that the NATO arrangements demanded by Vladimir Putin in December 2021 are still in place and Europe's "last chance." Lavrov addressed his words directly to Finnish FM Valtonen on Thu.
Russian FM Lavrov announced that the NATO arrangements demanded by Vladimir Putin in December 2021 are still in place and Europe's "last chance." Lavrov addressed his words directly to Finnish FM Valtonen on Thu.
December 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
NEW: Russia is now demanding that Finland [and Sweden] leave NATO.
Russian FM Lavrov announced that the NATO arrangements demanded by Vladimir Putin in December 2021 are still in place and Europe's "last chance." Lavrov addressed his words directly to Finnish FM Valtonen on Thu.
Russian FM Lavrov announced that the NATO arrangements demanded by Vladimir Putin in December 2021 are still in place and Europe's "last chance." Lavrov addressed his words directly to Finnish FM Valtonen on Thu.
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Finally, what we've all been asking for at long last is here: a steering wheel designed by someone who is not a human being, and has never driven a car.
www.carscoops.com/2025/12/this...
www.carscoops.com/2025/12/this...
This Stellantis Brand Is Quietly Preparing Its Most Radical Steering Wheel Yet for Production | Carscoops
The Hypersquare steering wheel and steer-by-wire technology are headed for a production car soon, as Peugeot begins early prototype testing
www.carscoops.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Finally, what we've all been asking for at long last is here: a steering wheel designed by someone who is not a human being, and has never driven a car.
www.carscoops.com/2025/12/this...
www.carscoops.com/2025/12/this...
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Are you fucking kidding me?
Tell me it's another stupid leak somebody imagined simply to write and get some hype
It cannot happen
Not again
#UaView
Tell me it's another stupid leak somebody imagined simply to write and get some hype
It cannot happen
Not again
#UaView
Ukraine ready to accept Donbas demilitarized zone in concession to end war
Ukrainian negotiator Mykhailo Podolyak tells Le Monde that the zone would require Ukrainian and Russian forces to both pull back from the front line.
www.lemonde.fr
December 12, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Are you fucking kidding me?
Tell me it's another stupid leak somebody imagined simply to write and get some hype
It cannot happen
Not again
#UaView
Tell me it's another stupid leak somebody imagined simply to write and get some hype
It cannot happen
Not again
#UaView
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Even amidst war and energy terror life goes on. Sumy region:
the choreographer of the children's Dance group "Souvenir" showed how the group dances in a shelter during an air alarm and power outage.
📹Darina_sopitko /Instagram
the choreographer of the children's Dance group "Souvenir" showed how the group dances in a shelter during an air alarm and power outage.
📹Darina_sopitko /Instagram
December 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Even amidst war and energy terror life goes on. Sumy region:
the choreographer of the children's Dance group "Souvenir" showed how the group dances in a shelter during an air alarm and power outage.
📹Darina_sopitko /Instagram
the choreographer of the children's Dance group "Souvenir" showed how the group dances in a shelter during an air alarm and power outage.
📹Darina_sopitko /Instagram
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The drop in Canadian tourism to the US in response to Trump's actions is hurting American businesses. In 2024, Canadian tourism contributed $20.5 bn to the US economy and supported 140,000 American jobs. The negative impacts of Trump's tariff policies have been particularly stark along the border."
Canadian boycott of U.S. hitting border states hard: Congressional report | CBC News
The drop in Canadian tourism to the United States in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions is hurting American businesses in several border states, a new report by a congressional committe...
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December 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The drop in Canadian tourism to the US in response to Trump's actions is hurting American businesses. In 2024, Canadian tourism contributed $20.5 bn to the US economy and supported 140,000 American jobs. The negative impacts of Trump's tariff policies have been particularly stark along the border."
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I agree. No one should be allowed to claim refugee status if you commit a crime.
15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, says #Canada's border agency
Surrey mayor says perpetrators 'must face swift justice' rather than abuse immigration system
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, says #Canada's border agency
Surrey mayor says perpetrators 'must face swift justice' rather than abuse immigration system
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, says Canada's border agency | CBC News
The statement from CBSA neither reveals the nationalities of the individuals nor details about their applications — but Surrey, B.C., Mayor Brenda Locke says she's "appalled" to learn the suspects are...
www.cbc.ca
December 12, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I agree. No one should be allowed to claim refugee status if you commit a crime.
15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, says #Canada's border agency
Surrey mayor says perpetrators 'must face swift justice' rather than abuse immigration system
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
15 extortion suspects are seeking refugee status, says #Canada's border agency
Surrey mayor says perpetrators 'must face swift justice' rather than abuse immigration system
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"A major benefit of a whole class reading a whole novel together is the muscle it builds for citizenship and debating big ideas."
#edchat #bcedchat
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#edchat #bcedchat
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Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class.
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
"A major benefit of a whole class reading a whole novel together is the muscle it builds for citizenship and debating big ideas."
#edchat #bcedchat
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
#edchat #bcedchat
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
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🔺Canada posts trade surplus of C$153 million in September
🔺This is the first ever trade surplus since January 2025
🔺Canada's surplus with U.S. at its highest level since February
🔺Total exports in September grew by 6.3% to C$64.23 billion
#Canada
#CanadaStrong
🔺This is the first ever trade surplus since January 2025
🔺Canada's surplus with U.S. at its highest level since February
🔺Total exports in September grew by 6.3% to C$64.23 billion
#Canada
#CanadaStrong
Canada posts a trade surplus in September, beating expectations of a deficit
Canada posted a small monthly international trade surplus in September, reversing a trend of seven consecutive months of deficits, data showed on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🔺Canada posts trade surplus of C$153 million in September
🔺This is the first ever trade surplus since January 2025
🔺Canada's surplus with U.S. at its highest level since February
🔺Total exports in September grew by 6.3% to C$64.23 billion
#Canada
#CanadaStrong
🔺This is the first ever trade surplus since January 2025
🔺Canada's surplus with U.S. at its highest level since February
🔺Total exports in September grew by 6.3% to C$64.23 billion
#Canada
#CanadaStrong
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JUST IN: Tesla sales have dropped to a nearly 3-year LOW, despite launching cheaper models of its Model Y and Model 3 cars.
December 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
JUST IN: Tesla sales have dropped to a nearly 3-year LOW, despite launching cheaper models of its Model Y and Model 3 cars.
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Seven German journalism students tracked Russian-crewed freighters lurking off the Dutch and German coast—and connected them to drone swarms over military bases. (Hank Van Ess)
December 12, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Seven German journalism students tracked Russian-crewed freighters lurking off the Dutch and German coast—and connected them to drone swarms over military bases. (Hank Van Ess)
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The US voted with Russia, China and N. Korea against most of the civilized world. This is where we are at.
December 12, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The US voted with Russia, China and N. Korea against most of the civilized world. This is where we are at.
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The US government is now a mafia organization.
December 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The US government is now a mafia organization.