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Abandoned Twitter. 🇨🇦 Anti-fascist. Books, travel, food. Musical tastes include The War on Drugs, Flipturn, the National, Grateful Dead... horticulturalist, former historian, lover of amaretto and edibles (just not together). I like cats.
I'd rather see anyone else other than Gretzky represent Canada at the World Cup draw. He's a traitor. #elbowsup #CanadaStrong
This is embarrassing.
This is embarrassing.
December 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I'd rather see anyone else other than Gretzky represent Canada at the World Cup draw. He's a traitor. #elbowsup #CanadaStrong
This is embarrassing.
This is embarrassing.
First they said we should become the 51st state.
Then they threatened us with Tariffs.
Now they have tried to steal Franklin, the turtle.
Fuck off America. Stay away from Canada.
We are everything that's great about the world, and, sadly, you are not.
#elbowsup #CanadaStrong
Then they threatened us with Tariffs.
Now they have tried to steal Franklin, the turtle.
Fuck off America. Stay away from Canada.
We are everything that's great about the world, and, sadly, you are not.
#elbowsup #CanadaStrong
December 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
First they said we should become the 51st state.
Then they threatened us with Tariffs.
Now they have tried to steal Franklin, the turtle.
Fuck off America. Stay away from Canada.
We are everything that's great about the world, and, sadly, you are not.
#elbowsup #CanadaStrong
Then they threatened us with Tariffs.
Now they have tried to steal Franklin, the turtle.
Fuck off America. Stay away from Canada.
We are everything that's great about the world, and, sadly, you are not.
#elbowsup #CanadaStrong
RuSSia is a terrorist state that invaded Ukraine. You do not make deals with terrorists and invaders. The outcome of this war is not a "deal" where you reward aggressors. Canada, the EU and the rest of the World outside of Krasnov's 'Murica won't accept anything less. #UkrainianView
December 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
RuSSia is a terrorist state that invaded Ukraine. You do not make deals with terrorists and invaders. The outcome of this war is not a "deal" where you reward aggressors. Canada, the EU and the rest of the World outside of Krasnov's 'Murica won't accept anything less. #UkrainianView
Half an hour of research on Ancestry should have signaled that Thomas King is not indigenous. A quick search indicates that he is genetically, and therefore culturally, white. There is no indigenous experience here. He's a fake and he knows it...he just got caught.
November 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Half an hour of research on Ancestry should have signaled that Thomas King is not indigenous. A quick search indicates that he is genetically, and therefore culturally, white. There is no indigenous experience here. He's a fake and he knows it...he just got caught.
Wow. Devastating news to find out that JD Vance has a low opinion of Canada. That's really upsetting. I'm sure it's going to ruin our collective weekend. I too am upset with CBC...for even reporting this nonsense. Who cares? He fucked a chesterfield... #CanadaStrong #Elbowsup
November 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Wow. Devastating news to find out that JD Vance has a low opinion of Canada. That's really upsetting. I'm sure it's going to ruin our collective weekend. I too am upset with CBC...for even reporting this nonsense. Who cares? He fucked a chesterfield... #CanadaStrong #Elbowsup
This is no fucking deal for Ukraine. This is American capitulation to Putin by Krasnov and the American kleptocracy. It is easy for us (Canada, here) to tell you not to capitulate, but we remain in solidarity with Ukraine and her people. The only regime change needed is Trump OUT. #Ukrainianview
November 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This is no fucking deal for Ukraine. This is American capitulation to Putin by Krasnov and the American kleptocracy. It is easy for us (Canada, here) to tell you not to capitulate, but we remain in solidarity with Ukraine and her people. The only regime change needed is Trump OUT. #Ukrainianview
It is amazing how many Republicans think they know what Socialism and Communism stands for, and repudiate what they think those values mean, but can't see Fascism staring them directly right in the face...
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It is amazing how many Republicans think they know what Socialism and Communism stands for, and repudiate what they think those values mean, but can't see Fascism staring them directly right in the face...
Scheer calling Carney "undemocratic" is hilarious considering his own master list his election, and then had one of his flunkies resign so he could run, at a huge cost, in the safest seat ever. If either of these clowns had any class they would resign.
November 7, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Scheer calling Carney "undemocratic" is hilarious considering his own master list his election, and then had one of his flunkies resign so he could run, at a huge cost, in the safest seat ever. If either of these clowns had any class they would resign.
Steve Bannon looks like the point of origin for the bubonic plague, syphilis, and herpes, all rolled into one. He's got a such a distinct look that I am sure the night watch on the castle ramparts would have barred the gates, sounded the alarm, and lit a signal beacon.
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Steve Bannon looks like the point of origin for the bubonic plague, syphilis, and herpes, all rolled into one. He's got a such a distinct look that I am sure the night watch on the castle ramparts would have barred the gates, sounded the alarm, and lit a signal beacon.
This really is starting to look like an episode of the "Biggest Loser". Imagine having a huge pre-election lead, losing your own seat, having to be parachuted into the safest seat in the land, then losing MPs who are sick of your BS...only to trot out this douche canoe from retirement. #Canadasky
November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This really is starting to look like an episode of the "Biggest Loser". Imagine having a huge pre-election lead, losing your own seat, having to be parachuted into the safest seat in the land, then losing MPs who are sick of your BS...only to trot out this douche canoe from retirement. #Canadasky
NDP, Bloc, and Cons take note:
Here's what is going to happen: Canadians have no appetite for another election. If you do not support this budget and the government falls, be prepared for a Liberal super majority. You will lose your seats... #Canadastrong #elbowsup #Canadasky
Here's what is going to happen: Canadians have no appetite for another election. If you do not support this budget and the government falls, be prepared for a Liberal super majority. You will lose your seats... #Canadastrong #elbowsup #Canadasky
November 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NDP, Bloc, and Cons take note:
Here's what is going to happen: Canadians have no appetite for another election. If you do not support this budget and the government falls, be prepared for a Liberal super majority. You will lose your seats... #Canadastrong #elbowsup #Canadasky
Here's what is going to happen: Canadians have no appetite for another election. If you do not support this budget and the government falls, be prepared for a Liberal super majority. You will lose your seats... #Canadastrong #elbowsup #Canadasky
PP is a complete failure:
--Failed to submit budget amendment
--Lost or is losing the Progressive Conservative Vote
--Has no policies that compete with Carney and Liberals
--Popularity in general is dropping
--Couldn't get elected in his home riding
#elbowsup #canadastrong
--Failed to submit budget amendment
--Lost or is losing the Progressive Conservative Vote
--Has no policies that compete with Carney and Liberals
--Popularity in general is dropping
--Couldn't get elected in his home riding
#elbowsup #canadastrong
November 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
PP is a complete failure:
--Failed to submit budget amendment
--Lost or is losing the Progressive Conservative Vote
--Has no policies that compete with Carney and Liberals
--Popularity in general is dropping
--Couldn't get elected in his home riding
#elbowsup #canadastrong
--Failed to submit budget amendment
--Lost or is losing the Progressive Conservative Vote
--Has no policies that compete with Carney and Liberals
--Popularity in general is dropping
--Couldn't get elected in his home riding
#elbowsup #canadastrong
The federal government is correct to offer an uncompromised budget that offers generational change. It needs to happen; we need to break the bonds that hold us back in the world. Other parties need to support it as there is no sentiment for another election.
#canadastrong
#canadastrong
November 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The federal government is correct to offer an uncompromised budget that offers generational change. It needs to happen; we need to break the bonds that hold us back in the world. Other parties need to support it as there is no sentiment for another election.
#canadastrong
#canadastrong
#bluejays need to fix a few things before the 2026 season.
1. Baserunning and situational awareness.
2. Bench depth. Helpful if there are a couple of threats available to pinch hit.
3. Get rid of Schneider. He is terrible at pitching selections. Too often he chooses wrong.
1. Baserunning and situational awareness.
2. Bench depth. Helpful if there are a couple of threats available to pinch hit.
3. Get rid of Schneider. He is terrible at pitching selections. Too often he chooses wrong.
November 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
#bluejays need to fix a few things before the 2026 season.
1. Baserunning and situational awareness.
2. Bench depth. Helpful if there are a couple of threats available to pinch hit.
3. Get rid of Schneider. He is terrible at pitching selections. Too often he chooses wrong.
1. Baserunning and situational awareness.
2. Bench depth. Helpful if there are a couple of threats available to pinch hit.
3. Get rid of Schneider. He is terrible at pitching selections. Too often he chooses wrong.
Toronto's base coaches need to be shit canned. The number of baserunning errors is unacceptable. WTAF are you guys doing? Little leaguers pay more attention to the play.
#worldseries #bluejays
#worldseries #bluejays
November 2, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Toronto's base coaches need to be shit canned. The number of baserunning errors is unacceptable. WTAF are you guys doing? Little leaguers pay more attention to the play.
#worldseries #bluejays
#worldseries #bluejays
It's like a Stephen King short story: The evil spirit of the Rogers Centre wants to preserve the sacred memory of Jays' WS victories of 92 and 93 and swallows up Barger's hit at the bottom of the wall. Of course, if he wrote it the Red Sox would be in there somewhere. #jays #dodgers #stephenking
November 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
It's like a Stephen King short story: The evil spirit of the Rogers Centre wants to preserve the sacred memory of Jays' WS victories of 92 and 93 and swallows up Barger's hit at the bottom of the wall. Of course, if he wrote it the Red Sox would be in there somewhere. #jays #dodgers #stephenking
I feel like last night was the Baseball God's way of saying to Blake Snell, "those were just shitty pitches, not bad luck."
Here's what bad luck looks like:" I present to you the world series wedgie oh and a weird double play to boot."
#dodgers #bluejays #worldseries #jaysinseven
Here's what bad luck looks like:" I present to you the world series wedgie oh and a weird double play to boot."
#dodgers #bluejays #worldseries #jaysinseven
November 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I feel like last night was the Baseball God's way of saying to Blake Snell, "those were just shitty pitches, not bad luck."
Here's what bad luck looks like:" I present to you the world series wedgie oh and a weird double play to boot."
#dodgers #bluejays #worldseries #jaysinseven
Here's what bad luck looks like:" I present to you the world series wedgie oh and a weird double play to boot."
#dodgers #bluejays #worldseries #jaysinseven
Brutal. No excuses.
Sasaki should have been hammered. That was the smartest play in the history of baseball....not picking up that ball. It was loose... #bluejays #dodgers #worldseries
Sasaki should have been hammered. That was the smartest play in the history of baseball....not picking up that ball. It was loose... #bluejays #dodgers #worldseries
November 1, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Brutal. No excuses.
Sasaki should have been hammered. That was the smartest play in the history of baseball....not picking up that ball. It was loose... #bluejays #dodgers #worldseries
Sasaki should have been hammered. That was the smartest play in the history of baseball....not picking up that ball. It was loose... #bluejays #dodgers #worldseries
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That 18 inning game was actually a win for Toronto.
This is what makes baseball so magical: even though they lost, you could sense something change.
There is a "spark" that every successful WS team has, and at first Toronto didn't seem to have it...
But then it crystalized. What caused it?
This is what makes baseball so magical: even though they lost, you could sense something change.
There is a "spark" that every successful WS team has, and at first Toronto didn't seem to have it...
But then it crystalized. What caused it?
October 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
That 18 inning game was actually a win for Toronto.
This is what makes baseball so magical: even though they lost, you could sense something change.
There is a "spark" that every successful WS team has, and at first Toronto didn't seem to have it...
But then it crystalized. What caused it?
This is what makes baseball so magical: even though they lost, you could sense something change.
There is a "spark" that every successful WS team has, and at first Toronto didn't seem to have it...
But then it crystalized. What caused it?
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In the 1600s, thousands of people were buried in crypts under a Milan hospital & preserved by unusual conditions. “What is striking is how much you can extrapolate from an ancient body,” says one researcher, “and how much you can understand from that about the period they lived in." @science.org
Thousands buried in 17th century Italian crypt reveal lives of working poor
Remains recovered from beneath a Milan hospital shed light on health, diet, and drug habits during the 1600s
www.science.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:16 AM
In the 1600s, thousands of people were buried in crypts under a Milan hospital & preserved by unusual conditions. “What is striking is how much you can extrapolate from an ancient body,” says one researcher, “and how much you can understand from that about the period they lived in." @science.org
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Nevermind all the talk about 18 innings...who cares.
Toronto should have won this in 9 innings.
--Terrible call on Varsho
--Bichette looking like the only guy who wanted to be there less than the ump.
--Fluharty messing up his one job.
--Jays pitching to Ohtani
--no sign of Bassett or Lauer
FFS
Toronto should have won this in 9 innings.
--Terrible call on Varsho
--Bichette looking like the only guy who wanted to be there less than the ump.
--Fluharty messing up his one job.
--Jays pitching to Ohtani
--no sign of Bassett or Lauer
FFS
October 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Nevermind all the talk about 18 innings...who cares.
Toronto should have won this in 9 innings.
--Terrible call on Varsho
--Bichette looking like the only guy who wanted to be there less than the ump.
--Fluharty messing up his one job.
--Jays pitching to Ohtani
--no sign of Bassett or Lauer
FFS
Toronto should have won this in 9 innings.
--Terrible call on Varsho
--Bichette looking like the only guy who wanted to be there less than the ump.
--Fluharty messing up his one job.
--Jays pitching to Ohtani
--no sign of Bassett or Lauer
FFS