Ross Whitney
rosswhitney.bsky.social
Ross Whitney
@rosswhitney.bsky.social
Recording and mixing engineer, bass guitarist, mostly retired, neurodivergent. (Can we please get rid of the 'ASD' acronym? Living on the autism spectrum is *NOT* a disorder!)
Presidential pardons don’t come cheaply these days. Who paid for these ones?

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Watch live: Trump participates in White House turkey pardoning ceremony — The Hill
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Tuesday afternoon will participate in the annual turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House, continuing a 78-year tradition.
apple.news
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Last year, my son Jason and I have the great pleasure to see and hear Mr. Jimmy and his band in Toronto. I brought my little TASCAM recorder to the show. This is their version of my all-time favourite Led Zeppelin song - enjoy!!

And check out www.mrjimmymovie.com

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Since I've Been Loving You (Live)
Recorded on my TASCAM DR-07mkII - stems split and remixed in Logic Pro
soundcloud.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I would like to dedicate this song to Conrad Black and the National Post. They seem to hate everything about my country, so I point *my* hatred in their direction. youtu.be/97EPhShyB1E?...
Ugly Kid Joe - Everything About You
YouTube video by David Rolfe's Rock & Metal Channel.
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This quote gives me hope that MPs will continue to walk away from the CPC too.

“In politics, migrations rarely happen all at once. They start quietly; one or two members of a herd moving toward safer ground while the rest pretend not to notice.”

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"The Reckoning Has Only Just Begun"
Republicans once swore eternal loyalty. Now, they whisper escape. The cult is cracking, the faithful are fleeing, and Trump’s empire of fear is out of fuel.
therealmichaelcohen.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
DJT with his famous antifa salute.
October 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Justin Ling says it plainly and clearly.

“We are watching a fascist takeover of our closest neighbour and the world’s largest military: Sitting back and hoping things work out is no longer an option.”

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Opinion | We need to stop being so naive about what America is becoming. Trump and his secretary of war just showed us why — Toronto Star
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright observed some years ago that fascism is quite hard to define. It is not an ideology, she said. “I think it is a method, it’s a system.”
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October 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“No more beards, long hair, superficial individual expression. We don’t have a military full of Nordic pagans.”

Hey Pete, last time I checked, Hegseth was a Nordic (specifically Norwegian) surname. You might not be a pagan, but you sure as hell are no Christian either.
September 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Today is my birthday and I am sharing a song that begins with a mention of my age. Hope you like it!

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Blues Image-Ride Captain Ride
YouTube video by MrIncredibleFox
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September 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
1/ From @meidastouch.com Trump posted on Truth Social that foreign leaders are all amazed at the majesty and splendor of his new golden palace: “Some of the highest quality 24 Karat Gold used in the Oval Office and Cabinet Room of the WH.”
September 28, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Song titles that name names - I'll start.

Making Plans for Nigel Slater

Stacy Keach's Mom

Lovely Rita Hayworth
September 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
How many of these 25 congress people are funded by AIPAC?

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Dear "America", despite what you believe, you do *not* run the world.
www.rickscott.senate.gov
September 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Quote of the day: “Pretty soon, the only comedian left standing is going to be Karoline Leavitt.”

www.huffpost.com/entry/ty-cob...
Ex-Trump White House Lawyer Cracks Dark, Deadpan Joke About Comedy Purge
Ty Cobb also invoked unsettling echoes of the past.
www.huffpost.com
September 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
If you haven’t seen this and you have half an hour to spare, check it out.

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Jon Stewart's Post-Kimmel Primer on Free Speech in the Glorious Trump Era | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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September 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Colbert - Roman Catholic - given nine months' notice.
Kimmel - Jewish - cancelled with under a day's notice.
Understandable that the White House hasn't commented on this discrepancy, but you would think the ADL would speak up. Are they cowering in fear the way ABC and CBS appear to be?
#JimmyKimmel
September 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
(With apologies to Wayne and Schuster...)

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears!

I need the dirt to bury Caesar, and the wax to polish him off.
September 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
@meidascanada.ca The headline says it all. Conrad Black is a traitor to this country. Full stop. #treason

nationalpost.com/opinion/conr...
Conrad Black: I was with Trump when Charlie Kirk died. He grieved like a leader
The president had no thoughts except charity for the bereaved and concern for the country
nationalpost.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Nice to see this posted on YouTube.
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The video appears on the BBC website too but it's geoblocked.
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My goosebumps and I were in tears.
Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody - 2025 BBC Proms - 50th Anniversary Premiere Performance
YouTube video by Enrico Fertini
youtu.be
September 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
On behalf of myself and all forward-thinking Canadians, I would like to apologize to the people of Great Britain for the presence of this fossil on your shores.

P.S. You can keep him if you wish.

www.gbnews.com/politics/ref...
‘Godfather’ of Reform UK set for surprise conference appearance as Christopher Hope analyses
Nigel Farage will welcome a special guest
www.gbnews.com
September 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Today’s US Open footage reminded me of this:

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Boo-urns!
YouTube video by RustyShackleford
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September 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Good news: Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, was unable to attend today's cabinet meeting in Toronto.

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Bad news: "...Carney’s spokespeople said the prime minister and his team will engage in discussions with Roberts and other “leading U.S. policy figures” soon."
September 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
@meidascanada.ca - here is an interesting piece I read this morning. This "pastor" needs to fly south - and stay there. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
The Christian Movements That Want to End Canadian Self-Rule | The Tyee
Tracing the networks of pastors who get charity tax breaks while fomenting theocracy and surrender to the US.
thetyee.ca
September 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
My friend James Paul shared this message and now it’s my turn to share it. Please spread the word and please help if you can.
September 2, 2025 at 12:47 PM