Ed🔰🇨🇦
@denim.bsky.social
Geopolitics. Proportional Representation. Housing. Urbanism. Land Value Taxes solve everything. Fight polarization. "Left" and "Right" are a mirage used to control you. Vancouverite. Father of two.
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mad king moment
from the PBS Newshour correspondent
from the PBS Newshour correspondent
![NEW: @potus letter to @jonasgahrstore links @NobelPrize to Greenland, reiterates threats, and is forwarded by the NSC staff to multiple European ambassadors in Washington. I obtained the text from multiple officials:
Dear Ambassador:
President Trump has asked that the following message, shared with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, be forwarded to your [named head of government/state]
“Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America. Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a “right of ownership” anyway? There are no written documents, it’s only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also. I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now, NATO should do something for the United States. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland. Thank you! President DJT”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hbpefio3f5csc44msmbgioxz/bafkreie7itpptx3xbxhpsnlaqmwk752h7pcrion5ija2apksljtax2adx4@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 5:09 AM
mad king moment
from the PBS Newshour correspondent
from the PBS Newshour correspondent
The first thing that needs to be done is to understand the mechanism that funnelled so many Americans into the MAGA cult, primary of which is the two-party system and the way that interacts with identity and tribalism. Without this, there is no off-ramp, only more sordid evolutions of the same.
January 19, 2026 at 2:48 AM
The first thing that needs to be done is to understand the mechanism that funnelled so many Americans into the MAGA cult, primary of which is the two-party system and the way that interacts with identity and tribalism. Without this, there is no off-ramp, only more sordid evolutions of the same.
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"Trade is not fundamentally about competition. It's not us versus Canada. It's us and Canada." It's really about cooperation. And if the United States won't cooperate reliably with Canada, we shouldn't be surprised when Canada looks for new friends to cooperate with. And Americans miss out.
January 18, 2026 at 10:56 PM
"Trade is not fundamentally about competition. It's not us versus Canada. It's us and Canada." It's really about cooperation. And if the United States won't cooperate reliably with Canada, we shouldn't be surprised when Canada looks for new friends to cooperate with. And Americans miss out.
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top risks 2026 is officially out
after 28 years of analyzing geopolitical risks
this year is the tipping point:
after 28 years of analyzing geopolitical risks
this year is the tipping point:
Eurasia Group | The Top Risks of 2026
www.eurasiagroup.net
January 5, 2026 at 1:41 PM
top risks 2026 is officially out
after 28 years of analyzing geopolitical risks
this year is the tipping point:
after 28 years of analyzing geopolitical risks
this year is the tipping point:
“Coercive” is a little naive here. As a liberal society, we like to believe people’s actions and desires can be made pure and wholly without influence, but the truth is that even the most permissive liberal societies are filled with coercive elements from culture, media, etc. 1
the only policies that will actually raise the birthrate are coercive ones, which are obviously evil and unacceptable
we should make things easier and support parents because it’s the right thing to do, and then if we want more people in the country we should simply open the doors to immigrants
we should make things easier and support parents because it’s the right thing to do, and then if we want more people in the country we should simply open the doors to immigrants
January 15, 2026 at 3:59 AM
“Coercive” is a little naive here. As a liberal society, we like to believe people’s actions and desires can be made pure and wholly without influence, but the truth is that even the most permissive liberal societies are filled with coercive elements from culture, media, etc. 1
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If the worst single-family house in your n’hood costs over $1 million, then your n’hood should be zoned for apartment buildings.
(It’s pretty much that simple)
(It’s pretty much that simple)
December 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
If the worst single-family house in your n’hood costs over $1 million, then your n’hood should be zoned for apartment buildings.
(It’s pretty much that simple)
(It’s pretty much that simple)
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So please support the Jericho ODP before Tuesday, April 15:
1. Go to the city's submission form here.
2. Select "Jericho Lands Official Development Plan."
3. Click SUPPORT!!!
vancouver.ca/your-governm...
1. Go to the city's submission form here.
2. Select "Jericho Lands Official Development Plan."
3. Click SUPPORT!!!
vancouver.ca/your-governm...
Contact City Council about public hearing agenda items (rezoning and heritage)
Tell City Council what you think about rezoning applications or heritage designations being considered at public hearings.
vancouver.ca
April 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
So please support the Jericho ODP before Tuesday, April 15:
1. Go to the city's submission form here.
2. Select "Jericho Lands Official Development Plan."
3. Click SUPPORT!!!
vancouver.ca/your-governm...
1. Go to the city's submission form here.
2. Select "Jericho Lands Official Development Plan."
3. Click SUPPORT!!!
vancouver.ca/your-governm...
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Americans being absolutely useless on the left, and downright dangerous on the right — including their dichotomous/polarized thinking patterns — is a function of them both taking for granted living in the most powerful country in history.
March 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Americans being absolutely useless on the left, and downright dangerous on the right — including their dichotomous/polarized thinking patterns — is a function of them both taking for granted living in the most powerful country in history.
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Inspired by a recent post from @gridsvancouver.bsky.social
Left-right axis is very vibes based depending on environmental-ish factors, social issues, etc. Very very tough to put on a 2 axis chart. A general vibe that can be misleading. It’s an approximation.
Left-right axis is very vibes based depending on environmental-ish factors, social issues, etc. Very very tough to put on a 2 axis chart. A general vibe that can be misleading. It’s an approximation.
March 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Inspired by a recent post from @gridsvancouver.bsky.social
Left-right axis is very vibes based depending on environmental-ish factors, social issues, etc. Very very tough to put on a 2 axis chart. A general vibe that can be misleading. It’s an approximation.
Left-right axis is very vibes based depending on environmental-ish factors, social issues, etc. Very very tough to put on a 2 axis chart. A general vibe that can be misleading. It’s an approximation.
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Paraphrasing @pwaldkirch.bsky.social
Discouraging employment and productivity while shielding landed wealth is the opposite of what Canada needs.
And yet, you see the exact priorities at every council table, from Vancouver to Toronto.
Discouraging employment and productivity while shielding landed wealth is the opposite of what Canada needs.
And yet, you see the exact priorities at every council table, from Vancouver to Toronto.
March 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Paraphrasing @pwaldkirch.bsky.social
Discouraging employment and productivity while shielding landed wealth is the opposite of what Canada needs.
And yet, you see the exact priorities at every council table, from Vancouver to Toronto.
Discouraging employment and productivity while shielding landed wealth is the opposite of what Canada needs.
And yet, you see the exact priorities at every council table, from Vancouver to Toronto.
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Carney: "The old relationship we had with the United States based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation is over."
March 27, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Carney: "The old relationship we had with the United States based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation is over."
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youtube.com/shorts/kmMwk...
this video perfectly sums up supply lines!
this video perfectly sums up supply lines!
Why Tariffs Also Ruin AMERICAN Products
YouTube video by The Left Wing
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March 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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this video perfectly sums up supply lines!
this video perfectly sums up supply lines!
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I did some digging into this project that they’re bragging about stopping…
Turns out this project was going to have 700 PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS! 700!
Don’t let these ppl fool you. For all intents and purposes, they’re full on anti-affordable housing. Outcomes matter.
Turns out this project was going to have 700 PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS! 700!
Don’t let these ppl fool you. For all intents and purposes, they’re full on anti-affordable housing. Outcomes matter.
March 24, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I did some digging into this project that they’re bragging about stopping…
Turns out this project was going to have 700 PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS! 700!
Don’t let these ppl fool you. For all intents and purposes, they’re full on anti-affordable housing. Outcomes matter.
Turns out this project was going to have 700 PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS! 700!
Don’t let these ppl fool you. For all intents and purposes, they’re full on anti-affordable housing. Outcomes matter.
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Just chatted with Rob Fai at CKNW about the province and @ravikahlon.bsky.social cancelling the secondary suite incentive program.
I know that our business in Vancouver probably wasn’t the target market for this program (our work is more for families vs rental units) but a few thoughts…
I know that our business in Vancouver probably wasn’t the target market for this program (our work is more for families vs rental units) but a few thoughts…
March 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Just chatted with Rob Fai at CKNW about the province and @ravikahlon.bsky.social cancelling the secondary suite incentive program.
I know that our business in Vancouver probably wasn’t the target market for this program (our work is more for families vs rental units) but a few thoughts…
I know that our business in Vancouver probably wasn’t the target market for this program (our work is more for families vs rental units) but a few thoughts…
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Don't hold your breath @mark-carney.bsky.social
In the meantime, let's quickly diversify, and move AWAY from the US in trade, politics, diplomacy, and military.
In the meantime, let's quickly diversify, and move AWAY from the US in trade, politics, diplomacy, and military.
My meeting with the Council on Canada-U.S. Relations was focused on keeping Canada’s economy strong in the face of unjust tariffs.
We’re ready to engage with the U.S. on a comprehensive negotiation — when Canada is shown respect as a sovereign nation.
We’re ready to engage with the U.S. on a comprehensive negotiation — when Canada is shown respect as a sovereign nation.
March 20, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Don't hold your breath @mark-carney.bsky.social
In the meantime, let's quickly diversify, and move AWAY from the US in trade, politics, diplomacy, and military.
In the meantime, let's quickly diversify, and move AWAY from the US in trade, politics, diplomacy, and military.
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www.reddit.com/r/kelowna/s/...
Consider attending the public hearing to support the North End Plan in April.
Is it as good as it could be? No. But it’s a dramatic improvement from baseline. A good step forward.
Consider attending the public hearing to support the North End Plan in April.
Is it as good as it could be? No. But it’s a dramatic improvement from baseline. A good step forward.
From the kelowna community on Reddit: Kelowna's final North End Plan is off to a public hearing
Explore this post and more from the kelowna community
www.reddit.com
March 18, 2025 at 4:20 AM
www.reddit.com/r/kelowna/s/...
Consider attending the public hearing to support the North End Plan in April.
Is it as good as it could be? No. But it’s a dramatic improvement from baseline. A good step forward.
Consider attending the public hearing to support the North End Plan in April.
Is it as good as it could be? No. But it’s a dramatic improvement from baseline. A good step forward.
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Housing really is a ‘decide if you want to win’ issue for the Democratic Party.
March 18, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Housing really is a ‘decide if you want to win’ issue for the Democratic Party.
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Canada is now reconsidering the $14.2 billion purchase of 88 American F-35 5th generation stealth fighters.
Yesterday Portugal ruled out their previously-planned purchase of about 24 F-35s to replace 27 F-16s.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Yesterday Portugal ruled out their previously-planned purchase of about 24 F-35s to replace 27 F-16s.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
March 15, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Canada is now reconsidering the $14.2 billion purchase of 88 American F-35 5th generation stealth fighters.
Yesterday Portugal ruled out their previously-planned purchase of about 24 F-35s to replace 27 F-16s.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Yesterday Portugal ruled out their previously-planned purchase of about 24 F-35s to replace 27 F-16s.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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OneCity's platform is out, and it's great. Tenant protections, public housing, and--you love to see it--"ending the apartment ban"!
OneCity has a proven pro-housing record I trust. Please: vote for @lucymaloney.bsky.social. We need her progressive, pro-housing voice on council!
OneCity has a proven pro-housing record I trust. Please: vote for @lucymaloney.bsky.social. We need her progressive, pro-housing voice on council!
March 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
OneCity's platform is out, and it's great. Tenant protections, public housing, and--you love to see it--"ending the apartment ban"!
OneCity has a proven pro-housing record I trust. Please: vote for @lucymaloney.bsky.social. We need her progressive, pro-housing voice on council!
OneCity has a proven pro-housing record I trust. Please: vote for @lucymaloney.bsky.social. We need her progressive, pro-housing voice on council!
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A quick check on four key auto brand new registrations in Singapore, first two months of 2025:
Tesla: 262 (and apparently none in January)
Toyota: 761
Mercedes-Benz: 927
BYD: 1,367
Chart: trailing 12 months' market share.
Data: Singapore Land Transport Authority
Tesla: 262 (and apparently none in January)
Toyota: 761
Mercedes-Benz: 927
BYD: 1,367
Chart: trailing 12 months' market share.
Data: Singapore Land Transport Authority
March 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
A quick check on four key auto brand new registrations in Singapore, first two months of 2025:
Tesla: 262 (and apparently none in January)
Toyota: 761
Mercedes-Benz: 927
BYD: 1,367
Chart: trailing 12 months' market share.
Data: Singapore Land Transport Authority
Tesla: 262 (and apparently none in January)
Toyota: 761
Mercedes-Benz: 927
BYD: 1,367
Chart: trailing 12 months' market share.
Data: Singapore Land Transport Authority
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Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
In the 1970s, cities across North America (Vancouver, SF, LA, Toronto, etc.) *downzoned* to reduce allowed density.
The result? Housing affordability worsened; growth forced outwards (sprawl).
Many older apartments are now *illegal* under modern zoning.
In the 1970s, cities across North America (Vancouver, SF, LA, Toronto, etc.) *downzoned* to reduce allowed density.
The result? Housing affordability worsened; growth forced outwards (sprawl).
Many older apartments are now *illegal* under modern zoning.
You see some curious things when browsing rezoning applications
February 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
In the 1970s, cities across North America (Vancouver, SF, LA, Toronto, etc.) *downzoned* to reduce allowed density.
The result? Housing affordability worsened; growth forced outwards (sprawl).
Many older apartments are now *illegal* under modern zoning.
In the 1970s, cities across North America (Vancouver, SF, LA, Toronto, etc.) *downzoned* to reduce allowed density.
The result? Housing affordability worsened; growth forced outwards (sprawl).
Many older apartments are now *illegal* under modern zoning.
youtube.com/watch?v=MYoA...
A great video on how inadequate and problematic the concept of the left-right spectrum is in describing political views. Left-Right really is astrology for politics, I'm going to have to steal that phrase!
A great video on how inadequate and problematic the concept of the left-right spectrum is in describing political views. Left-Right really is astrology for politics, I'm going to have to steal that phrase!
youtube.com
January 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
youtube.com/watch?v=MYoA...
A great video on how inadequate and problematic the concept of the left-right spectrum is in describing political views. Left-Right really is astrology for politics, I'm going to have to steal that phrase!
A great video on how inadequate and problematic the concept of the left-right spectrum is in describing political views. Left-Right really is astrology for politics, I'm going to have to steal that phrase!