Bike Riders Local 613
@613bike.bsky.social
Likes: bikes, plaid, beer, music.
Dislikes: green peas, fascism.
Dislikes: green peas, fascism.
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This post has been on my mind for a few days now, so I’m going to say something about it. 🧵
January 31, 2026 at 3:00 AM
This post has been on my mind for a few days now, so I’m going to say something about it. 🧵
Oh good, someone to potentially split the progressive vote: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Former top McKenney advisor laying groundwork for his own mayoral run | CBC News
The field of candidates planning a run for Ottawa’s mayor could soon have a fourth name, as another potential challenger seeks support to formally launch his campaign.
www.cbc.ca
January 30, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Oh good, someone to potentially split the progressive vote: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Has anyone else decided that the Epstein files maybe aren’t the big news, anymore?
January 25, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Has anyone else decided that the Epstein files maybe aren’t the big news, anymore?
Golf courses are an environmental disaster, not green space. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Councillor says city ‘caught off guard’ by work at former Kanata golf course | CBC News
Kanata North Cathy Curry says a recent incident at the former Kanata Golf and Country Club — in which she rushed there to find a bulldozer at the site — has left her frustrated over the lack of commun...
www.cbc.ca
January 25, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Golf courses are an environmental disaster, not green space. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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A great deal of effort will now be devoted to containing the power that was shown in #Minnesota yesterday. There will be acts of intimidation and the agents of wretched compromise will be at work. If these boundaries can be broken through, however, #Trump and his gang are in for a reckoning.
January 24, 2026 at 12:21 PM
A great deal of effort will now be devoted to containing the power that was shown in #Minnesota yesterday. There will be acts of intimidation and the agents of wretched compromise will be at work. If these boundaries can be broken through, however, #Trump and his gang are in for a reckoning.
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This is a great analysis. Carney pronounces the end of the old order (it's not that old), then suggests essentially the same order should replace it, but without a central hegemon. Alas, the economics of neoliberalism, which created the American monster, would surely make another.
The danger is not that neoliberalism is ending, but that it is being replaced by something worse: a world of militarized competition, eco-fascism, and technocratic management of permanent crisis. Acknowledging the collapse of the old order is not the same as building a democratic alternative to it.
What Mark Carney gets wrong about the end of the rules-based order
To re-establish power, defend sovereignty, and strengthen democratic values, Canada and its allies must do more than challenge the American state. We must also confront the influence of US corporate p...
canadiandimension.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:42 PM
This is a great analysis. Carney pronounces the end of the old order (it's not that old), then suggests essentially the same order should replace it, but without a central hegemon. Alas, the economics of neoliberalism, which created the American monster, would surely make another.
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The danger is not that neoliberalism is ending, but that it is being replaced by something worse: a world of militarized competition, eco-fascism, and technocratic management of permanent crisis. Acknowledging the collapse of the old order is not the same as building a democratic alternative to it.
What Mark Carney gets wrong about the end of the rules-based order
To re-establish power, defend sovereignty, and strengthen democratic values, Canada and its allies must do more than challenge the American state. We must also confront the influence of US corporate p...
canadiandimension.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:49 PM
The danger is not that neoliberalism is ending, but that it is being replaced by something worse: a world of militarized competition, eco-fascism, and technocratic management of permanent crisis. Acknowledging the collapse of the old order is not the same as building a democratic alternative to it.
For everyone who thinks Mark Carney is fundamentally changing Canada’s position in the world, remember that he is a neoliberal banker. He is only changing where Canadian corporations will seek wealth.
January 21, 2026 at 12:39 PM
For everyone who thinks Mark Carney is fundamentally changing Canada’s position in the world, remember that he is a neoliberal banker. He is only changing where Canadian corporations will seek wealth.
Why does the media not talk about the kleptocracy that the US has become?
January 7, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Why does the media not talk about the kleptocracy that the US has become?
WTF is this? If prviate, profit-seeking businesses want t pay for security, they can. I would rather the city spend OUR money on solving problems, not shuttling them out of the way.
Mayor announces $1M pilot project to hire private security for the ByWard Market
Mayor announces $1M pilot project to hire private security for the ByWard Market
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has announced a plan to spend $1 million in new funding over two years to hire private security guards for the ByWard Market.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
WTF is this? If prviate, profit-seeking businesses want t pay for security, they can. I would rather the city spend OUR money on solving problems, not shuttling them out of the way.
What passes for leadership in this city is truly appalling. Someone who sits on FINCO, chairs a committee that is associated with infrastructure, and is not a noob at the council table only should maybe figure out how to contribute to city building, rather than shit bombing other people's work.
ME: June 2025: no way will the East End light rail be running
OC Today: we hoped to have proved you wrong…. April 1 2026 now.
Call me, Nostradamus
OC Today: we hoped to have proved you wrong…. April 1 2026 now.
Call me, Nostradamus
November 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
What passes for leadership in this city is truly appalling. Someone who sits on FINCO, chairs a committee that is associated with infrastructure, and is not a noob at the council table only should maybe figure out how to contribute to city building, rather than shit bombing other people's work.
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Huge solidarity to @unifor.org local 88.
1,100 workers making EV delivery vans, laid off by GM.
Now they're saying, enough!
If GM comes for the machines, they'll occupy the plant.
1/
1,100 workers making EV delivery vans, laid off by GM.
Now they're saying, enough!
If GM comes for the machines, they'll occupy the plant.
1/
Union threatens to seize Cami auto plant if GM removes machinery
Mike Van Boekel, chairperson of Unifor Local 88, said they are also prepared to fight the company in court.
lfpress.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Huge solidarity to @unifor.org local 88.
1,100 workers making EV delivery vans, laid off by GM.
Now they're saying, enough!
If GM comes for the machines, they'll occupy the plant.
1/
1,100 workers making EV delivery vans, laid off by GM.
Now they're saying, enough!
If GM comes for the machines, they'll occupy the plant.
1/
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But you know what is the best unrestricted fund for a municipality? Taxes and fees, the existing social contract with our residents. A donation button is sort of a bougie look for a municipality, and people will see through it.
November 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
But you know what is the best unrestricted fund for a municipality? Taxes and fees, the existing social contract with our residents. A donation button is sort of a bougie look for a municipality, and people will see through it.
I think this whole capitalism situation has gotten a bit out of hand.
November 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I think this whole capitalism situation has gotten a bit out of hand.
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The constant gaslighting from centrists that the only option is more disaster capitalism is exhausting
50 years of failure and they still can't grasp it
50 years of failure and they still can't grasp it
November 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The constant gaslighting from centrists that the only option is more disaster capitalism is exhausting
50 years of failure and they still can't grasp it
50 years of failure and they still can't grasp it
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We are aware of an arrest gone horrifically wrong. After a person was tased by police, a TPS officer exited his vehicle without parking it, it hit the person & another officer. Cop entered the SUV & instead of stopping it hit the gas, making the situation worse. We will be watching this closely.
November 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We are aware of an arrest gone horrifically wrong. After a person was tased by police, a TPS officer exited his vehicle without parking it, it hit the person & another officer. Cop entered the SUV & instead of stopping it hit the gas, making the situation worse. We will be watching this closely.
Anyone know if the western MUP along Queen Elizabeth Driveway is open between Bank and Bronson, yet? Hoping to #ottbike down that way with a couple of kids.
November 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Anyone know if the western MUP along Queen Elizabeth Driveway is open between Bank and Bronson, yet? Hoping to #ottbike down that way with a couple of kids.
Alright, this crappy weather can clear off. It’s new wheels day!
October 31, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Alright, this crappy weather can clear off. It’s new wheels day!
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This is insane
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Amazon cutting 14,000 corporate jobs to spend more on AI | CBC News
Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as the online retail giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence while cutting costs elsewhere.
www.cbc.ca
October 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This is insane
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Mwhoever does the pre-game reels for these World Series games is a dork.
October 26, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Mwhoever does the pre-game reels for these World Series games is a dork.
Mayor of podunk capital city criticizes big business sports interests for not fully supporting his real estate big business cronies. Film at 6:00.
October 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Mayor of podunk capital city criticizes big business sports interests for not fully supporting his real estate big business cronies. Film at 6:00.
Nobody cares about the sports ball.
October 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Nobody cares about the sports ball.
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This is a period when the gloves are coming off so that the class relations in society and the predatory world order we live under are much more clear cut to many more people. The #corporatemedia's loss of credibility reflects this.
October 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This is a period when the gloves are coming off so that the class relations in society and the predatory world order we live under are much more clear cut to many more people. The #corporatemedia's loss of credibility reflects this.
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A multi-millionaire central banker tells us that we should make sacrifices so he can boost military spending and grease the wheels of profit making by fossil fuel companies. #Carney #Austerity
October 24, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A multi-millionaire central banker tells us that we should make sacrifices so he can boost military spending and grease the wheels of profit making by fossil fuel companies. #Carney #Austerity