Jim Mike
@whatfuntimes.bsky.social
Toddler dad and middle aged undergrad. Studies political science and environmental studies. Interests include climate resilience, national defence, urbanism, social equality, healthcare, Airedales, and plenty more. Canadian.
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The latest trend in Facebook’s ever downward spiral down the AI slop toilet are AI deportation videos. And the Facebook algorithm is rewarding creators for it. @jasonkoebler.bsky.social reports.
Full story: www.404media.co/ai-generated...
Full story: www.404media.co/ai-generated...
November 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The latest trend in Facebook’s ever downward spiral down the AI slop toilet are AI deportation videos. And the Facebook algorithm is rewarding creators for it. @jasonkoebler.bsky.social reports.
Full story: www.404media.co/ai-generated...
Full story: www.404media.co/ai-generated...
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Russians use thermite dropped from drones to burn through anti-drone nets.
I have driven those roads all Summer and Autumn, the nets gave some sense of safety there.
Not anymore I suppose...
I have driven those roads all Summer and Autumn, the nets gave some sense of safety there.
Not anymore I suppose...
December 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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Today I joined the All-Party Climate Caucus to discuss the realities Canadians faced this wildfire season — and why strengthening emergency management must be a shared effort as climate change creates new risks.
December 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Today I joined the All-Party Climate Caucus to discuss the realities Canadians faced this wildfire season — and why strengthening emergency management must be a shared effort as climate change creates new risks.
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Drive as if someone will jump out on the street at anytime and then be surprised if that doesn't happen. Not the other way around.
December 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Drive as if someone will jump out on the street at anytime and then be surprised if that doesn't happen. Not the other way around.
I thought Trump said Canada doesn’t build anything that America needs?
I don’t like that Roshel is supplying ICE, but they’re a private company as we haven’t placed any sanctions on the US or any of its institutions for violating human rights.
We’d probably let them sell to them anyways.
I don’t like that Roshel is supplying ICE, but they’re a private company as we haven’t placed any sanctions on the US or any of its institutions for violating human rights.
We’d probably let them sell to them anyways.
Ice Orders 20 Armoured Vehicles From a Canadian Company.
ICE has planned to invest several million dollars in the purchase of 20 armored vehicles from the Canadian manufacturer Roshel. These vehicles are designed to withstand bullets and explosions.
ICE has planned to invest several million dollars in the purchase of 20 armored vehicles from the Canadian manufacturer Roshel. These vehicles are designed to withstand bullets and explosions.
L’ICE commande 20 blindés à une entreprise canadienne
L'Agence fédérale de contrôle de l'immigration des États-Unis a prévu investir environ 10 millions $ CA pour ves véhicules auprès du fabricant canadien Roshel.
ici.radio-canada.ca
December 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I thought Trump said Canada doesn’t build anything that America needs?
I don’t like that Roshel is supplying ICE, but they’re a private company as we haven’t placed any sanctions on the US or any of its institutions for violating human rights.
We’d probably let them sell to them anyways.
I don’t like that Roshel is supplying ICE, but they’re a private company as we haven’t placed any sanctions on the US or any of its institutions for violating human rights.
We’d probably let them sell to them anyways.
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Imagine if the PM had just taken time to meet with Coastal chiefs *before* signing the MOU with Smith…
Carney vows to meet Coastal First Nations after chiefs vote against pipeline to B.C. nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/02/c...
Carney vows to meet Coastal First Nations after chiefs vote against…
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December 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Imagine if the PM had just taken time to meet with Coastal chiefs *before* signing the MOU with Smith…
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In the Netherlands, where the Dutch invest in safe cycling, the over-65s cycle around a quarter of their journeys, while the over-80s cycle around 10% of theirs.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
December 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In the Netherlands, where the Dutch invest in safe cycling, the over-65s cycle around a quarter of their journeys, while the over-80s cycle around 10% of theirs.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
In the time I spent in ambulances the cost of covering poverty was obvious. From a healthcare perspective, how much money do we spend on one person losing their feet in the cold? EMS transportation, surgery, follow up care…
People should have enough money to stay warm and look after themselves.
People should have enough money to stay warm and look after themselves.
One of the most common replies in any discussion of universal basic income is "but how do we pay for it?" and not once do those same people ever question the costs incurred by not doing UBI. We spend $1.5 trillion every year on the costs of child poverty alone. Poverty ain't free, folks. WE ALL PAY.
December 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In the time I spent in ambulances the cost of covering poverty was obvious. From a healthcare perspective, how much money do we spend on one person losing their feet in the cold? EMS transportation, surgery, follow up care…
People should have enough money to stay warm and look after themselves.
People should have enough money to stay warm and look after themselves.
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"A new Canadian Army equipment program that could be worth almost $500 million is designed to select only U.S.-provided equipment"
ca.news.yahoo.com/concerns-rai...
ca.news.yahoo.com/concerns-rai...
Concerns raised that another Canadian Army project is being tailored just for U.S. equipment
There has been growing frustration among some Canadian defence firms that the military is ignoring Carney’s call to decrease reliance on U.S. suppliers.
ca.news.yahoo.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"A new Canadian Army equipment program that could be worth almost $500 million is designed to select only U.S.-provided equipment"
ca.news.yahoo.com/concerns-rai...
ca.news.yahoo.com/concerns-rai...
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A new report by @pembina.org warns Ontario is making 'a risky bet' by leaning on natural gas in the short term and new nuclear in the long term, while missing low-cost opportunities in wind, solar and energy storage.
Story by Abdul Matin Sarfraz
nbmediacoop.org/2025/11/27/f...
Story by Abdul Matin Sarfraz
nbmediacoop.org/2025/11/27/f...
Ford’s nuclear push could backfire with higher bills, US gas reliance: report
Ontario's heavy bet on nuclear power could backfire by driving up electricity costs and increasing the province's reliance on US
nbmediacoop.org
November 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A new report by @pembina.org warns Ontario is making 'a risky bet' by leaning on natural gas in the short term and new nuclear in the long term, while missing low-cost opportunities in wind, solar and energy storage.
Story by Abdul Matin Sarfraz
nbmediacoop.org/2025/11/27/f...
Story by Abdul Matin Sarfraz
nbmediacoop.org/2025/11/27/f...
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"In summary, cycling is associated with lower risks of functional disability and mortality, especially among non-drivers."
#eBikes are especially good for senior folks.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#eBikes are especially good for senior folks.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Changes in cycling and incidences of functional disability and mortality among older Japanese adults
Although several studies have reported an inverse association between cycling and mortality in the general population, prospective studies in older ad…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
"In summary, cycling is associated with lower risks of functional disability and mortality, especially among non-drivers."
#eBikes are especially good for senior folks.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#eBikes are especially good for senior folks.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This whole thread on the perception of middle class hits extra hard in Canada, where middle class is basically the only class politicians will publicly acknowledge. People in Canada have to be teetering on the brink of being unhoused before considering they might not be middle class. 🇨🇦
this reminds me of a friend who thought he was middle class so he donated his car to a charity that helps poor people and a month later, he saw his car at his neighbor's house
November 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This whole thread on the perception of middle class hits extra hard in Canada, where middle class is basically the only class politicians will publicly acknowledge. People in Canada have to be teetering on the brink of being unhoused before considering they might not be middle class. 🇨🇦
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“WASHINGTON—Citing that a majority of Americans are irresponsible, easily distracted people who have little regard for other human beings, a new Dept of Transportation report revealed that it’s ‘actually kind of crazy’ that U.S. citizens are allowed to drive automobiles.”
The Onion strikes again.
The Onion strikes again.
Report: It Pretty Incredible That Americans Entrusted With Driving Cars
WASHINGTON—Citing that a majority of Americans are irresponsible, easily distracted people who have little regard for other human beings, a new Department of Transportation report revealed Wednesday t...
theonion.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
“WASHINGTON—Citing that a majority of Americans are irresponsible, easily distracted people who have little regard for other human beings, a new Dept of Transportation report revealed that it’s ‘actually kind of crazy’ that U.S. citizens are allowed to drive automobiles.”
The Onion strikes again.
The Onion strikes again.
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Fossil fuel enthusiasts keep arguing that we need to increase our exports of LNG and oil to address energy poverty in the developing world.
I call bullshit — and I bring my receipts. #abpoli #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/25/o...
I call bullshit — and I bring my receipts. #abpoli #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/25/o...
The energy poverty trap
Will more oil and gas production in Canada help alleviate energy poverty in the developing world? Of course not — but that hasn't prevented Danielle Smith and other industry champions from pretending ...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Fossil fuel enthusiasts keep arguing that we need to increase our exports of LNG and oil to address energy poverty in the developing world.
I call bullshit — and I bring my receipts. #abpoli #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/25/o...
I call bullshit — and I bring my receipts. #abpoli #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/25/o...
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Why are our tax dollars subsidizing American propaganda?
“The tens of millions of dollars that the National Post and Postmedia receive in funding from the Government of Canada are a ‘key pillar’ of the American-owned corporation’s business strategy.”
“The tens of millions of dollars that the National Post and Postmedia receive in funding from the Government of Canada are a ‘key pillar’ of the American-owned corporation’s business strategy.”
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November 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Why are our tax dollars subsidizing American propaganda?
“The tens of millions of dollars that the National Post and Postmedia receive in funding from the Government of Canada are a ‘key pillar’ of the American-owned corporation’s business strategy.”
“The tens of millions of dollars that the National Post and Postmedia receive in funding from the Government of Canada are a ‘key pillar’ of the American-owned corporation’s business strategy.”
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Bill 60 is open season on renters.
It gives corporate landlords more power to hike rents, evict tenants, and squeeze families who are already stretched thin, all while Ontario is dead last in home-building.
It gives corporate landlords more power to hike rents, evict tenants, and squeeze families who are already stretched thin, all while Ontario is dead last in home-building.
November 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Bill 60 is open season on renters.
It gives corporate landlords more power to hike rents, evict tenants, and squeeze families who are already stretched thin, all while Ontario is dead last in home-building.
It gives corporate landlords more power to hike rents, evict tenants, and squeeze families who are already stretched thin, all while Ontario is dead last in home-building.
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PLEASE, retail workers
from a religious minority living under Christian hegemony year-round
(factcheck: true)
the public space stuff this time of year is a lot
(though I'd 100% take public Christmas but w/national abortion access if playing forced choice, ofc)
PLEASE DO THIS
it is a kindness
from a religious minority living under Christian hegemony year-round
(factcheck: true)
the public space stuff this time of year is a lot
(though I'd 100% take public Christmas but w/national abortion access if playing forced choice, ofc)
PLEASE DO THIS
it is a kindness
When I worked at a bookstore, I quickly learned that people cannot tell the difference between Xmas music and any Baroque or Elizabethan music album that doesn't get too organ-ish. I used this to my advantage.
One customer caught on... AND THANKED ME
One customer caught on... AND THANKED ME
If we had to hear “Baby Shark” everywhere we went for two whole months out of the year we’d throw a fit, right?
And rightfully so.
So tell me, why do we put up with it when the song is “Frosty the Snowman”?
And rightfully so.
So tell me, why do we put up with it when the song is “Frosty the Snowman”?
November 22, 2025 at 5:21 AM
PLEASE, retail workers
from a religious minority living under Christian hegemony year-round
(factcheck: true)
the public space stuff this time of year is a lot
(though I'd 100% take public Christmas but w/national abortion access if playing forced choice, ofc)
PLEASE DO THIS
it is a kindness
from a religious minority living under Christian hegemony year-round
(factcheck: true)
the public space stuff this time of year is a lot
(though I'd 100% take public Christmas but w/national abortion access if playing forced choice, ofc)
PLEASE DO THIS
it is a kindness
I didn’t see this area, but if you ever get a chance to visit Orkney it is such a neat place. 10/10 recommend.
There’s even a Canadian themed pub.
There’s even a Canadian themed pub.
November 22, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I didn’t see this area, but if you ever get a chance to visit Orkney it is such a neat place. 10/10 recommend.
There’s even a Canadian themed pub.
There’s even a Canadian themed pub.
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“Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine," PM Donald Tusk
November 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
“Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine," PM Donald Tusk
Saab can’t say things like this, the Canadian procurement system can’t comprehend those sorts of timelines under twelve years.
🇨🇦 Saab says #Canada's air force could have #Gripen fighter jets in as little as 3 years
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Saab says Canada's air force could have Gripen fighter jets in as little as 3 years | CBC News
The Royal Canadian Air Force could be flying brand-new Gripen-E fighters within three to five years, the CEO of Saab said. Micael Johansson raised the stakes in the political and corporate battle over...
www.cbc.ca
November 21, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Saab can’t say things like this, the Canadian procurement system can’t comprehend those sorts of timelines under twelve years.
Don’t be chicken, buy the Gripen.
Anybody selling #cdnpoli merch with this phrase? I think it’s great. Somebody buy some billboards.
Anybody selling #cdnpoli merch with this phrase? I think it’s great. Somebody buy some billboards.
Carney don't be Chicken buy the Gripen
SAAB executives pitch their Gripen fighter jet in Ottawa
#Cdnpoli
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fbK...
SAAB executives pitch their Gripen fighter jet in Ottawa
#Cdnpoli
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fbK...
SAAB executives pitch their Gripen fighter jet in Ottawa
YouTube video by CTV News
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Don’t be chicken, buy the Gripen.
Anybody selling #cdnpoli merch with this phrase? I think it’s great. Somebody buy some billboards.
Anybody selling #cdnpoli merch with this phrase? I think it’s great. Somebody buy some billboards.
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Autumn in Kherson… Russia attacks Kherson with hundreds of drones every week. More than 300 civilians were killed this spring during what human rights groups describe as a “human safari.”
November 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Autumn in Kherson… Russia attacks Kherson with hundreds of drones every week. More than 300 civilians were killed this spring during what human rights groups describe as a “human safari.”
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I've counted about 15 explosions so far in Kharkiv. Russian drone attack continues.
The sounds are terrifying. The buzz of the drones, the car alerts, dogs are going mad outside, the explosions. The building is shaking.
The sounds are terrifying. The buzz of the drones, the car alerts, dogs are going mad outside, the explosions. The building is shaking.
November 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I've counted about 15 explosions so far in Kharkiv. Russian drone attack continues.
The sounds are terrifying. The buzz of the drones, the car alerts, dogs are going mad outside, the explosions. The building is shaking.
The sounds are terrifying. The buzz of the drones, the car alerts, dogs are going mad outside, the explosions. The building is shaking.