Rev Barb
@revbarb.bsky.social
Chocolate and coffee lover. Retired Anglican priest. Prairie girl.
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No. Canada wants a good fighter, jobs and not a sovereign stifling deal with a fascist state. And that’s the Swedish Saab Gripen. The F-35 is over priced, unreliable and subject to a Trump kill switch.
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Canadians say selecting the best fighter jet for the job matters more than jobs: Nanos — CTV News
As the Canadian government reviews its commitment to purchase American-made Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, a new poll shows what Canadians think should be prioritized in procuring replacements to ...
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December 7, 2025 at 3:16 AM
No. Canada wants a good fighter, jobs and not a sovereign stifling deal with a fascist state. And that’s the Swedish Saab Gripen. The F-35 is over priced, unreliable and subject to a Trump kill switch.
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Internet search. Kinda wrecked. Enshittification. Google, Bing, and proxified via Startpage & DuckDuckGo.
AI is worse. 80% engagement, 20% info. And that 20% cannot be trusted
AI is worse. 80% engagement, 20% info. And that 20% cannot be trusted
December 7, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Internet search. Kinda wrecked. Enshittification. Google, Bing, and proxified via Startpage & DuckDuckGo.
AI is worse. 80% engagement, 20% info. And that 20% cannot be trusted
AI is worse. 80% engagement, 20% info. And that 20% cannot be trusted
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The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) announced that it will no longer publish content on Elon Musk’s platform, X. The organization said it can “no longer ethically participate in a social network that its owner has transformed into a machine of disinformation and propaganda.”
European Federation of Journalists to stop posting content on X
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Donald Trump continues to rack up prestigious awards.
December 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Donald Trump continues to rack up prestigious awards.
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Perfect but why are they removing source credits? This is the work of comedy sketch show This Hour Has 22 Minutes on CBC (Fund the CBC!)
December 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Perfect but why are they removing source credits? This is the work of comedy sketch show This Hour Has 22 Minutes on CBC (Fund the CBC!)
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December 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Challenging the President’s derogatory comments about people from Somalia with Bishop Matt Gunter’s powerful response, emphasizing human dignity, Christian values, and the importance of respecting all people regardless of origin or background. ⚓ #christianity #episcopal #jesus #POTUS #somali
December 7, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Challenging the President’s derogatory comments about people from Somalia with Bishop Matt Gunter’s powerful response, emphasizing human dignity, Christian values, and the importance of respecting all people regardless of origin or background. ⚓ #christianity #episcopal #jesus #POTUS #somali
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It's lovely to see Christmas returning to Bethlehem in Palestine. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war
For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
It's lovely to see Christmas returning to Bethlehem in Palestine. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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From “This Hour has 22 Minutes” CBC 🇨🇦
December 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
From “This Hour has 22 Minutes” CBC 🇨🇦
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The Polytechnique massacre wasn't just a mass shooting — it was a mass femicide. The gunman explicitly targeted women and blamed feminists for the troubles in his life. We must fight like hell to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Don’t you dare forget their names.
#December6
Don’t you dare forget their names.
#December6
December 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The Polytechnique massacre wasn't just a mass shooting — it was a mass femicide. The gunman explicitly targeted women and blamed feminists for the troubles in his life. We must fight like hell to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Don’t you dare forget their names.
#December6
Don’t you dare forget their names.
#December6
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On this day in 1989, an armed gunman murdered 14 women at École Polytechnique de Montréal. Another ten women and four men were injured.
The anniversary of the massacre is commemorated annually on Dec. 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
The anniversary of the massacre is commemorated annually on Dec. 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
December 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
On this day in 1989, an armed gunman murdered 14 women at École Polytechnique de Montréal. Another ten women and four men were injured.
The anniversary of the massacre is commemorated annually on Dec. 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
The anniversary of the massacre is commemorated annually on Dec. 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
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If RFK Jr is not replaced as HHS head, along with his various lackeys (Bhattacharya, Hoeg, Prasad, Makary, Kulldorf, etc) before the midterm elections, I really don't see how the USA regains any international credibility in health sciences in my lifetime. Clock is ticking.
December 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
If RFK Jr is not replaced as HHS head, along with his various lackeys (Bhattacharya, Hoeg, Prasad, Makary, Kulldorf, etc) before the midterm elections, I really don't see how the USA regains any international credibility in health sciences in my lifetime. Clock is ticking.
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“In 2023, cars and their drivers killed 8,820 American pedestrians and bicyclists — 7,314 pedestrians and 1,166 cyclists. They injured another 136,281, an increase of over 5,300 injuries from 2022.”
Put the responsibility where it belongs.
Via @jalopnik.bsky.social
Put the responsibility where it belongs.
Via @jalopnik.bsky.social
No, Defensive Walking Isn't The Solution For Road Deaths - Jalopnik
It's victim-blaming, it's bull, and it's not the solution we need.
www.jalopnik.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
“In 2023, cars and their drivers killed 8,820 American pedestrians and bicyclists — 7,314 pedestrians and 1,166 cyclists. They injured another 136,281, an increase of over 5,300 injuries from 2022.”
Put the responsibility where it belongs.
Via @jalopnik.bsky.social
Put the responsibility where it belongs.
Via @jalopnik.bsky.social
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The BBC will report about the lightening of the Christmas tree in Bethlehem, but not mention the word Palestine once. I really wish Brits who say they're pro Palestine would stop paying their TV license fee.
December 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The BBC will report about the lightening of the Christmas tree in Bethlehem, but not mention the word Palestine once. I really wish Brits who say they're pro Palestine would stop paying their TV license fee.
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Universities will keep sexual predators on the faculty because their "hands are tied by tenure." Turns out protesting genocide is all it takes to loosen those unshakable chains.
Tenured US professor fired over pro-Palestinian protests contests dismissal
Sang Hea Kil is first tenured faculty member fired from a public university in connection to the protests
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Universities will keep sexual predators on the faculty because their "hands are tied by tenure." Turns out protesting genocide is all it takes to loosen those unshakable chains.
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“We can’t all be expected to bike.”
Fair. But that’s not the point.
“Not everyone can or wants to bike. But some people can & do—and they deserve a safe, efficient, affordable way to move through the city. It’s about freedom of choice.”
This & other useful comebacks, in @momentummag.bsky.social.
Fair. But that’s not the point.
“Not everyone can or wants to bike. But some people can & do—and they deserve a safe, efficient, affordable way to move through the city. It’s about freedom of choice.”
This & other useful comebacks, in @momentummag.bsky.social.
Your Comeback Guide to all the Anti-Cycling Arguments You’ll Hear This Year
Anti-bike arguments aren’t just frustrating—they’re outdated, inaccurate, and often repeated without a shred of evidence.
momentummag.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
“We can’t all be expected to bike.”
Fair. But that’s not the point.
“Not everyone can or wants to bike. But some people can & do—and they deserve a safe, efficient, affordable way to move through the city. It’s about freedom of choice.”
This & other useful comebacks, in @momentummag.bsky.social.
Fair. But that’s not the point.
“Not everyone can or wants to bike. But some people can & do—and they deserve a safe, efficient, affordable way to move through the city. It’s about freedom of choice.”
This & other useful comebacks, in @momentummag.bsky.social.
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Saskatchewan respiratory disease (CRISP) report for 2 weeks Nov 16-29:
Hospitalizations: COVID 39, flu 46, RSV 13
ICU admits: COVID 3, flu 5, RSV 1
Hospital beds occupied by all 3 diseases: 0.9-1.0%
Deaths: 0
Immunization rates of population: COVID: 12%, flu 19%
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Hospitalizations: COVID 39, flu 46, RSV 13
ICU admits: COVID 3, flu 5, RSV 1
Hospital beds occupied by all 3 diseases: 0.9-1.0%
Deaths: 0
Immunization rates of population: COVID: 12%, flu 19%
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COVID-19 Situation Reports (CRISP) | COVID-19 | Government of Saskatchewan
COVID-19 surveillance information is now integrated with provincial reporting of respiratory illnesses, including influenza.
www.saskatchewan.ca
December 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Saskatchewan respiratory disease (CRISP) report for 2 weeks Nov 16-29:
Hospitalizations: COVID 39, flu 46, RSV 13
ICU admits: COVID 3, flu 5, RSV 1
Hospital beds occupied by all 3 diseases: 0.9-1.0%
Deaths: 0
Immunization rates of population: COVID: 12%, flu 19%
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Hospitalizations: COVID 39, flu 46, RSV 13
ICU admits: COVID 3, flu 5, RSV 1
Hospital beds occupied by all 3 diseases: 0.9-1.0%
Deaths: 0
Immunization rates of population: COVID: 12%, flu 19%
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The trio of octogenarian nuns gained global fame after fleeing their care home and breaking into their former convent.
Austria's rebel nuns refuse to give up Instagram to stay in their convent
The trio of octogenarian nuns gained global fame after fleeing their care home and breaking into their former convent. Now their superior has asked the Vatican to intercede in the dispute.
n.pr
December 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The trio of octogenarian nuns gained global fame after fleeing their care home and breaking into their former convent.
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It’s my theory that some men jump from “my wife thinks differently than I do in certain ways” to “women think differently from men” to “women are incapable of X” very quickly
‘Mother of God’: Stephanie Ruhle Blown Away When Speaker Johnson Says Women Can’t Mentally ‘Compartmentalize’
MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle could not believe her ears when Speaker Mike Johnson and his wife offered some retrograde thoughts on women's brains.
www.mediaite.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
It’s my theory that some men jump from “my wife thinks differently than I do in certain ways” to “women think differently from men” to “women are incapable of X” very quickly
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After Elon Musk lashed out at the EU, calling for its dissolution and accusing the Commission of strangling Europe with bureaucracy, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski fired back: “Go to Mars. There’s no censorship on Nazi salutes there.”
December 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
After Elon Musk lashed out at the EU, calling for its dissolution and accusing the Commission of strangling Europe with bureaucracy, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski fired back: “Go to Mars. There’s no censorship on Nazi salutes there.”
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There can be no more British a protest than throwing apple crumble at the Crown Jewels. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Tower of London closes after apple crumble thrown on crown jewels display
Four people arrested after apparent protest against UK inequality claimed by civil-resistance group Take Back Power
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
There can be no more British a protest than throwing apple crumble at the Crown Jewels. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
