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I highly recommend this CBC interview with @thomasgreenyvr.bsky.social of the @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social. Tom joins @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social to discuss recent provincial and federal energy announcements. This is a master class in effective climate communications: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 6h

Not seeing it. When will it happen? "...if #Russia sees that even members of the Coalition of the Willing are unwilling to articulate a clear strategic objective... why should the #Kremlin believe that we will have the resolve to defend #NATO itself?" news.err.ee/1610149216

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Marko Mihkelson: Defeatism is not deterrence

The snowball of speculation about an imminent Russian attack on Europe is gathering pace. Isolated facts are being mixed with wishful thinking, worst-case scenarios and, at times, little more than the...

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 9h

Indeed. Anyone old enough who pays attention to the weather can see the change. It's the height of arrogance to think one is immune from extreme weather which is only getting worse. Doubling down on fossil fuel extraction means extreme denial or, as you say, sabotage.

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 9h

Call me skeptical. I'll believe it when I see them.

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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 9h

As Vancouver folks prepare to vote: great to see this detailed climate plan from OneCity. In particular, note these platform planks on getting gas out of buildings: 🧵... www.onecityvancouver.ca/platform/cli...

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Vote OneCity Vancouver

Vote for the OneCity team of candidates for City Council, School, and Park Boards by October 17th.

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 22h

"War crimes are what #Russia has going for it...at present. ...Russians have seen from earlier #US and #European responses that they can commit extreme #war crimes and nothing will change. From a strategic point of view...the Russians are practically being encouraged to commit them."

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 22h

Let's hope the Ukrainians will be able to deploy their missile interceptors and long range strike missiles quickly enough to soon put the murderous Blitz to an end. Слава Україні!

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 23h

I would say they need to target the facilities making the drones and missiles, somehow cut off supply of key components, and hit the storage & launch sites. Making Crimea untenable is probably also a priority.

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SEAN ORR @seanorr.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Because @cityofvancouver.bsky.social still isn’t using Bluesky I’ll post this here

Tweet by city clerk: End of day update: What a start!

Approximately 21,824 people showed up for the first day of advance voting, a 196% increase from the first day in 2022. Together, we achieved a new record for advance voting.

Next advance voting day: Oct 7

Have a good night, Vancouver.

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

And then if re-elected, he'll find a reason not to do it.

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

"...strategic stability in #Europe cannot be built on ...Russian threats, Western hesitation and Ukrainian sacrifice. It can emerge only when the #security architecture of Europe is defended ...and when #Russia has been defeated in the #war ...it launched against it." news.err.ee/1610149216/m...

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Given the tender feelings #Trump has for #Putin and his deference to "great leader" Xi Jinping, very unlikely there will be any sanctions.

Donald Trump tenderly shaking Vladimir Putin's hand at the 2025 Russia–United States Summit in Anchorage Alaska with Air Force One in the background.

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#bcpoli #bcelxn An examination of the promises made by BC's five main parties to address cost of living - the issue most cared about by voters. Solution? Tax wealth, not work.

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Lawrence Herzog 🇨🇦 @lawherz.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

What backroom deals are the BC Conservatives and OneBC making in a grab for power? Why are they being so secretive about what they are doing? It's because they are hiding their real agenda and real positions of their candidates and leadership to get elected by stealth. #BCElxn #bcpoli

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B.C. Conservatives slammed over talks with ‘far-right’ splinter party

A high-profile former B.C. Conservative caucus member has accused the party of “cozying up to the far right” in an effort to win this month’s provincial election.

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Look at how tenderly #Trump touches the hand of #Putin. The Manchurian president.

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Tim White @twmcltd.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Here's the daily "Russia fires drones at other countries" slot. Remember I warned it'd become more frequent if we do nothing. Today Moldova suffered several explosions reported in Anenii Noi, Ștefan Vodă, Hîncești, Tudora + Căușeni. No-one was injured but damage was recorded.

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Euromaidan Press @euromaidanpress.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Three Russian missiles and two drones struck Moldovan territory during Russia’s massive morning attack on Ukraine. Explosions, fires, and property damage were reported in several districts. Debris from the weapons was found at multiple sites across Moldova. 📷Moldovan Police via Newsmaker

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Kyiv Post @kyivpost.com · 03/10/2026

US-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine have expanded to include a multibillion-dollar deal for Lukoil’s global assets, NYT reported. The buyout involves US investor Todd Boehly and Middle Eastern groups linked to Donald Trump’s envoys. www.kyivpost.com/post/86038

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Yes, the NDP in AB & SK is a far cry from their Co-operative Commonwealth Federation origins. Oil wealth shifted agrarian populism to corporate-backed conservatism.

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Movements need leaders to organize around.

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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Building Canada Wrong: Pacific Link oil pipeline is a risky project that will circumvent environmental protection laws Ottawa's designation will let the risky project side-step environmental and health standards and meaningful Indigenous consultation. davidsuzuki.org/press/buildi...

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Building Canada Wrong: Pacific Link oil pipeline is a risky project that will circumvent environmental protection laws

Ottawa's designation will let the risky project side-step environmental and health standards and meaningful Indigenous consultation.

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

No, it's just like the BC Liberals versus the Trudeau LPC, only now the BC NDP has become more like the BC Liberals.

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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 01/10/2026

Throwing billions in public money behind a pipeline at a time of climate breakdown – while sweeping aside environmental protections, meaningful Indigenous consultation and workers’ right to strike – is absolutely not in the national interest.

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"a major war is raging in #Europe, yet the Allies continue either to ignore it or to treat it as merely a regional conflict... #Russia has not changed its strategic objectives. Its aim is to destroy #Ukraine 's sovereignty and reshape... European #security architecture..." news.err.ee/1610149216

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COPE: The Coalition of Progressive Electors @copevancouver.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

There is more to keeping people safe than skyrocketing police budgets. Ken Sim and ABC voted down safety measures for pedestrians, for vulnerable people, and for climate safety. COPE will fight for a Vancouver that is safe for everyone.

COPE Policy 2026
MAKE VANCOUVER SAFE FOR EVERYONE (everyone is underlined)
There is more to keeping people safe than skyrocketing police budgets.

In 2022, Ken Sim and ABC ran on a platform of “public safety” using outdated and inflated crime rates. This time around, they are using outdated crime statistics to create a false narrative while pushing a costly & meaningless plebiscite to distract voters from their failures.

HEADLINE: Vancouver police union, mayor's party cite dated crime statistic in lead up to election

Instead of keeping our communities safe, they’ve thrown hundreds of millions into the overinflated police budget while voting down safety measures for pedestrians, for vulnerable people, and for climate safety.

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"Instead of endlessly speculating about where #Russia might attack next, we should be talking - and acting - to ensure that Russia loses the #war of aggression it started. And ...that such aggression will have serious consequences for the #dictatorship ruling Russia." news.err.ee/1610149216/m...

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Euan MacDonald @euanmacdonald.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Even Trump's supporters must surely be asking themselves just why Trump is so obviously desperate to help Putin, even to his own political detriment, and while alienating Ukraine and its allies. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

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A Most Trumpian Plan to Make Nice With Russia

Trump’s envoy wants to trade Russian political prisoners for U.S. sanctions relief, creating a path to business deals before the war in Ukraine ends.

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Phillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Well it’s been approximately two weeks since Trump signed the Lindsey Graham tariff bill, which all those Trump supporters were saying was going to allow him to hammer Russia. Any sign of the new 100% tariffs on China and India—the largest purchasers of Russian oil?

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"Russia's campaign against the West... can start by undermining #NATO from within: interfering in elections, ...exploiting political divisions ...spreading fear. It can seek to isolate #Ukraine by limiting Western support and then test our willingness to stand together." news.err.ee/1610149216/m...

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COPE: The Coalition of Progressive Electors @copevancouver.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our platform is out. Here's a sample. Read the whole thing here: www.votecope.ca/platform

COPE Platform 2026: Platform Highlights.

Triple the Empty Homes Tax and close the loopholes that landlords and developers use to keep homes empty.

A People's Audit to hold Ken Sim accountable, clean up his mess, and change direction for people.

Tax mansions to end homelessness.

Stop demovictions with a city-wide anti-displacement policy that protects tenants rights, converts rentals into coops, and prioritizes development without displacement.

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COPE Platform 2026: Platform Highlights.

Increase access to 24/7 public washrooms across the city.

Stop food waste with an edible food recovery law targeting big box stores and chain restaurants.

A Climate Defence Strategy that invests in the circular economy, upgrades infrastructure, and prepares for future climate events.

Build more public pools, and train and hire the lifeguards and swim instructors we need to keep pools open and staffed, and stop line-ups.

votecope.ca/platform

COPE Platform 2026: Platform Highlights.

Establish drop-in spaces at community centres and before-and-after school childcare at Vancouver Schools.

Grow the urban forest canopy to 30% by 2050 with a priority for climate-resilient native species.

Create a universal breakfast and lunch program for all VSB students.

Fight for a fast and free public transit system in Vancouver and BC, and take steps on that path immediately, such as fare-free pilot routes, and a low-income transit pass.

votecope.ca/platform

COPE Platform 2026: Platform Highlights.

Make Vancouver a Restorative Justice City and fund the Restorative City Framework.

Oppose the creation of urban data centers for AI in Vancouver, and fight for robust regulatory frameworks.

Create a Vancouver Arts, Culture, and Creative City Navigator that supports arts organizations, festivals, and venues.

Establish a "too hot to work" by-law that establishes safe temperatures in workplaces, including kitchens.

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"The Ukrainians are being played, but sadly they keep falling for it. What #Trump is doing is stringing them along, delaying any real aid for #Ukraine and allowing the Russians to keep up their ranged campaign. He is rehabilitating #Putin and the Ukrainians have to keep from helping him do that."

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"...if #Russia sees that even members of the Coalition of the Willing are unwilling to articulate a clear strategic objective — ...helping #Ukraine... and pushing back Russian aggression — why should the #Kremlin believe that we will have the resolve to defend #NATO itself?" news.err.ee/1610149216

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Patriot missiles are just the latest con, like the Tomahawks and Taurus missiles before. Stop falling for it and building up false hope that only ends in bitter disappointment.

Pane from the Peanuts cartoon football gag by Charles M. Schulz, showing Lucy pulling away a football that Charlie Brown has tried to kick and Charlie in mid-fall onto his back.

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Rick Green @bcbrews.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

"The Ukrainians are being played, but sadly they keep falling for it. What Trump is doing is stringing them along, delaying any real aid for Ukraine and allowing the Russians to keep up their ranged campaign. He is rehabilitating Putin..." - @phillipspobrien.bsky.social

Cartoon showing Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Charlie Brown trying to kick a football held by Donald Trump as Lucy from the Peanuts cartoon football gag by Charles M. Schulz.

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MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

And when you see how DPRK is militarizing so rapidly, question arises: why? First of all, to be ready for active combat operations in its region. The situation is getting worse every day. And it is only a matter of time before a trigger event occurs that will lead to uncontrollable consequences.”

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MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

In parallel, North Korea itself is improving its weapons based on the experience of combat operations in Ukraine. It is also adopting new types of weapons, some of which are Russian-made. And this does not contribute to stability in the Korean region.

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 27/09/2026

An alliance of ideologues and grifters is remaking U.S. foreign policy, from Iran and Ukraine to Venezuela and Cuba. On @firinglineshow.bsky.social Watch here: youtu.be/4okBq3W_E-o

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Anne Applebaum | Full Episode 9.25.26 | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover | PBS

YouTube video by Firing Line with Margaret Hoover | PBS

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Anton Shekhovtsov @shekhovtsov.substack.com · 27/09/2026

U.S., Russia stripped human oversight from global Al weapons pact. buff.ly/owBVyox The two nations weakened a range of safeguards in a landmark U.N. effort to try to regulate the use of lethal autonomous weaponry.

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Militarnyi @militarnyi.com · 27/09/2026

⚠️ Most companies supplying components for Russia’s Molniya strike drones remain outside Western sanctions, according to a study by Ukraine’s Center for Defense Reforms. militarnyi.com/en/news/most...

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Most Companies Supplying Molniya Drones Remain Outside Western Sanctions

Most companies that supply components for Russian Molniya-series drones are not under Western sanctions. The manufacturer itself is currently not subject to U.S. or U.K. sanctions.

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The Insider @theins.press · 26/09/2026

From Russia with “Russophobia”: Kremlin propaganda accounts are posing as “angry Latvians” to influence the country’s Telegram communities The Insider identifies key players in the the pro-Russian network, like ex-Saiema MP Aleksejs Rosļikovs, the Baltnews channel, and “Baltic Antifascists.”

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From Russia with “Russophobia”: Kremlin propaganda accounts are posing as “angry Latvians” to influence the country’s Telegram communities

After Latvia banned broadcasts by Russian federal television channels, Telegram became a key platform for Kremlin propaganda in the country. The Insider…

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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Eleven days before the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack, Egypt's intelligence chief made a secret mission to Israel to warn officials of a possible assault. He was on the ground just 67 minutes, so intent he had to come in person. Vivian Salama has the receipts. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

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Egypt’s Warning to Israel

Cairo’s intelligence chief visited Tel Aviv shortly before October 7 with a dire message about Gaza.

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Foreign Bacall @absolutelyahha.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

“Putin has made all the escalatory moves. He started the full-scale invasion. He started terror bombing cities. He introduced foreign forces. Helping Ukraine undertake long-range strikes, which Russia has done from the start, is not escalatory & it’s not threatening large-scale invasion of Russia.”

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Red Lines and Reality: The West's Escalation Dilemma in Ukraine

Podcast Episode · Russian Roulette · 25 September · 43min

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Trump did not need to threaten annexation to expand America’s military presence in Greenland. The U.S. already had extensive rights under a 1951 agreement with Denmark. Cooperation could have achieved this deal without the damage caused by coercion: michaelmcfaul.substack.com/p/trumps-his...

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A campaign with the slogan "Russia is not my enemy" is currently spreading on X. You know, in reality, it doesn’t matter how you personally feel about Russia. What matters is what Putin and the Kremlin elites want to - and are able to - do to your country.

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