Dave Tait
@davetait.bsky.social
Living in Ottawa, happy and content
When taking the stand that water is wet leaves you lonely, something is seriously wrong with those you thought were worth having as friends...
US Republican Congressman Don Bacon calls for the firing of Witkoff due to his apparent Pro-Russian stance.
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
When taking the stand that water is wet leaves you lonely, something is seriously wrong with those you thought were worth having as friends...
It would be interesting to trace the ownership of these "separate" firms to see if they eventually come together at one familiar name (or a few)...
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
It would be interesting to trace the ownership of these "separate" firms to see if they eventually come together at one familiar name (or a few)...
"You may be tempted to believe that 'ending the war' is synonymous with 'creating peace.' It is not. A pause of months or even years, achieved by granting the aggressor new territories, relaxed sanctions, or the ability to rearm at leisure, is not peace but preparation for renewed assault." /2
November 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
"You may be tempted to believe that 'ending the war' is synonymous with 'creating peace.' It is not. A pause of months or even years, achieved by granting the aggressor new territories, relaxed sanctions, or the ability to rearm at leisure, is not peace but preparation for renewed assault." /2
Reposted by Dave Tait
At one of the buildings hit by Russia in Kyiv, residents of an upper floor tied together bedsheets and anything they could find, to be able to jump to safety to escape the enveloping inferno.
November 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
At one of the buildings hit by Russia in Kyiv, residents of an upper floor tied together bedsheets and anything they could find, to be able to jump to safety to escape the enveloping inferno.
As in:
"GDP per person" is meaningless as a measure of national standard of living unless we also know how widely the wealth is shared, and how all our lives are enriched by collective wealth through such things as universal health care. A lot hoarded by a few is less than a moderate amount shared by all.
JD Vance blames immigration for Canada's 'stagnating' living standards | CBC News
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance made a series of posts criticizing Canada’s political leadership, public broadcaster and immigration system, saying our living standards are “stagnating” because of all th...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
As in:
"It's gonna be kind of harsh the way I say this… It's kind of like they don't care about us more than they care about their perceived message. Scouting… It probably is not a perfect organization, but … I can't even say how vast their benefits are, especially for military families." /3
November 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
"It's gonna be kind of harsh the way I say this… It's kind of like they don't care about us more than they care about their perceived message. Scouting… It probably is not a perfect organization, but … I can't even say how vast their benefits are, especially for military families." /3
Retired Army Staff Sergeant, father of three : "We went from Louisiana to Alaska. From Alaska to Germany. From Germany to Texas" [and at every military base there was a Scout troop.] "We don't have to say a word to them, let them go see the other kids, and they'll be immediately integrated in." /2
November 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Retired Army Staff Sergeant, father of three : "We went from Louisiana to Alaska. From Alaska to Germany. From Germany to Texas" [and at every military base there was a Scout troop.] "We don't have to say a word to them, let them go see the other kids, and they'll be immediately integrated in." /2
So here's a place to start: When he gets to his parents' place for dinner on Thursday, Dad needs to say, "Son, I'm ashamed of you." /3
An ICE agent was caught removing a sign marking an ICE kidnapping in DC last week! Do we think he did it out of anger, embarrassment, or most appropriately shame? If you think what you’re doing is right, why are you trying to hide the evidence? 👀
November 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
So here's a place to start: When he gets to his parents' place for dinner on Thursday, Dad needs to say, "Son, I'm ashamed of you." /3
' Krystal said…regulars have called in apologizing for not visiting.
“They were saying, ‘We love you guys, and we’re so sorry this is going to affect you personally, but we can’t come down right now. We’ll see you in four years.’”
[T]he shop has seen a 60 per cent decrease in sales and revenue. '
“They were saying, ‘We love you guys, and we’re so sorry this is going to affect you personally, but we can’t come down right now. We’ll see you in four years.’”
[T]he shop has seen a 60 per cent decrease in sales and revenue. '
This American rubber duck museum is moving to B.C. due to tariffs, drop in tourism | CBC News
Quirky Point Roberts-based Rubber Duck Museum is coming to Tsawwassen Mills mall in B.C. after increasing tariffs and decreasing tourism have made business in the U.S. exclave unsustainable.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
' Krystal said…regulars have called in apologizing for not visiting.
“They were saying, ‘We love you guys, and we’re so sorry this is going to affect you personally, but we can’t come down right now. We’ll see you in four years.’”
[T]he shop has seen a 60 per cent decrease in sales and revenue. '
“They were saying, ‘We love you guys, and we’re so sorry this is going to affect you personally, but we can’t come down right now. We’ll see you in four years.’”
[T]he shop has seen a 60 per cent decrease in sales and revenue. '
It's so soul-crushing to think this child for a while was virtually co-president...and that those responsible for the U.S. allowed that to happen.
His last sentence about the future he's seeking for social computing is staggering. He wants to flood society with cheap opium...
His last sentence about the future he's seeking for social computing is staggering. He wants to flood society with cheap opium...
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
It's so soul-crushing to think this child for a while was virtually co-president...and that those responsible for the U.S. allowed that to happen.
His last sentence about the future he's seeking for social computing is staggering. He wants to flood society with cheap opium...
His last sentence about the future he's seeking for social computing is staggering. He wants to flood society with cheap opium...
And folks in places to which these deserters might head should think twice about taking them in. A week after finding a "better" place, they'll find fault with it, too, and try to twist it towards what their own selfishness and bigotries desire. As a Canadian, I welcome others…who'll welcome others.
November 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
And folks in places to which these deserters might head should think twice about taking them in. A week after finding a "better" place, they'll find fault with it, too, and try to twist it towards what their own selfishness and bigotries desire. As a Canadian, I welcome others…who'll welcome others.
To be ashamed of someone suggests you have a connection to them, and feel their dishonour reflects on you as well, even if you played no part in it.
People may enjoy being disagreed with, but it's something harsher to hear that others in your life are ashamed of you and to be connected to you. /2
People may enjoy being disagreed with, but it's something harsher to hear that others in your life are ashamed of you and to be connected to you. /2
November 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
To be ashamed of someone suggests you have a connection to them, and feel their dishonour reflects on you as well, even if you played no part in it.
People may enjoy being disagreed with, but it's something harsher to hear that others in your life are ashamed of you and to be connected to you. /2
People may enjoy being disagreed with, but it's something harsher to hear that others in your life are ashamed of you and to be connected to you. /2