Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026climateactionmb.ca/get-involved... An LNG pipeline to Churchill is, as the diplomats say, “unwise.”climateactionmb.caPetition: No Pipeline to Churchill - Climate Action Team ManitobaBuilding a pipeline to ship LNG through the Port of Churchill would have devastating impacts, making profits for oil and gas corporations while Manitobans face the risks. 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The beach shells are fragrant lying in a box. #BOKEhaiku 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026www.cnn.com/2026/09/18/p... I’m making a wild guess based on no information: This “deal” is less than Trump is declaring. It’s actually just a “if you want military bases on Greenland, we’ve been saying all along you’re welcome to go ahead” plus “same for mineral exploration”cnn.comTrump strikes Greenland deal with Denmark after threatening annexation | CNN PoliticsPresident Donald Trump said the United States reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives the US “permanent control” over Greenland’s security – months after Trump threatened to forcibl... 120
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026www.theguardian.com/science/2026... We must not be under any illusion: The path we are on with fossil fuels leads to more & more events of this scale & devastation. But we are not helpless.w e can change direction, if we choose—and if we act. But the path will not change itself.theguardian.comClimate crisis likely behind devastating Nepal-Tibet floods that killed more than 1,300, first study findsScientists say global heating was a destabilising factor in collapse of 200,000 sq metre glacier in August 020
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Why can’t we just claim that Leif Erikson, when landed in NFLD claimed all of Canada for Greenland? That would make us part of Denmark, which automatically makes us part of the EU. Done deal! Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026www.politico.com “Military leaders warn the risks of falling behind adversaries in artificial intelligence research outweigh the potential risks of the technology.” I’m sure the first hominid to realize how useful a rock was for bashing in another hominid’s skull said exactly the same thing.politico.comPolitics, Policy, Political News - POLITICONobody knows politics like POLITICO. 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 13/09/2026www.wsj.com/world/europe... Good on PM Carney. It’s the bold, logical move. Canada has always been a bridge between the US & Europe. So long as Trump is busy burning 1 end of that bridge, it only makes sense to reinforce (& fireproof) the other end.wsj.comExclusive | Mark Carney’s Audacious Bid to Make Canada an ‘Associate Member’ of the EUAs trade talks with the U.S. collapse, prime minister pursues a major—and risky—pivot to Europe; an Ottawa book club plays its part. 001
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 13/09/2026bluedotliving.com/solar-takeof... We can do this here in Winnipeg. & at CFB Shilo. Throw in a good battery array & we can harden our military infrastructure against unplanned system-wide outages. Plus we can use the batteries for emergency firm power on cold winter peaks--helping out Mb Hydro.bluedotliving.comSolar Takeoff: How Airports Are Harnessing the Power of the SunAirports are embracing solar energy to save costs and reduce environmental impact. Discover how two major airports are leading the way in solar power adoption. 012
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 13/09/2026www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... If somebody asked you: "Do you want a divorce where you get to keep the house, the car, the cat, your husband's precious hockey cards, and all his money (oh, plus canoodling privileges)?" you might be tempted to say yes. But that's not how divorces work. Remember #Brexit?cbc.caAlbertans to vote on opting out of federal programs — while keeping cash | CBC NewsWhen referendum day arrives in Alberta on Oct. 19, the focus won’t just be on separation and immigration. One of four constitutional questions will ask voters if they support a push to amend the Const... 010
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026www.cbc.ca/news/politic... Are you really a loyal memer of your political party when you bemoan the lack of “alternative to the Liberals” when your party leads the opposition in parliament & you are literally the ALTERNATIVE TO THE LIBERALS?!? (Sorry for shouting.)cbc.caAs Poilievre tours U.S., Conservative MP bemoans lack of 'alternative to the Liberals' | CBC NewsConservative MP Jamil Jivani posted a video on social media bemoaning a lack of "an alternative to the Liberals" on Thursday, the same day that his party's leader, Pierre Poilievre, launched a U.S. to... 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 06/09/2026———Trout belly————————— ———flipped up.—Blade into— ——— ———2 men touch.————————— #BOKEhaiku 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Anything worth doing is worth overdoing. #BOKEsaying 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 06/09/2026The Tamarack | Nı́ı́ Nı́dhe As the moon rises up from the water, separating from Tadoule Lake, I fall asleep, and the exposed roots of the tamarack become visible. #BOKEpoetry 010
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 06/09/2026It is time--past time really--for Carney to appoint a team to examine the feasibility, benefits and drawbacks of Canada applying to join the European Union. the team needs to report back Standing Committee on International Trade within one year. Open letter to the PM pending. #CanadaJoinEU 000
Reposted by Thinking in PublicToronto Star @thestar.com · 05/09/2026While the U.S. president makes angry social media posts and changes the name of Lake Ontario, Ottawa is trying to shift the historical southward focus of Canada’s economy.thestar.comAs Donald Trump’s trade war rages, Mark Carney looks to the European Union — and it’s looking back 38018
Reposted by Thinking in PublicAdam Mockler @adammockler.com · 28/08/2026Trump posted a presidential ranking with himself alone on top 1811833
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 05/09/2026www.wsj.com/politics/pol... If you are self centered and you are doing will—and all the people you know are doing well, the natural human tendency is to think the people le you know are doing well too.wsj.comHoward Lutnick Made Over $250 Million Last YearThe billionaire sold his stake in Cantor Fitzgerald and other stocks, and scooped up index funds. 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 04/09/2026www.salon.com/2026/09/03/j... Message left on the switchboard phone of the Office of the Vice President (translated from the French): Hello. This is Michael Foucault. I’d like my philosophy back. Or at least have the decency to footnote it.salon.comJD Vance denies Iran war is even a war at all - Salon.comWill the Iran war end before the midterms? The vice president doesn't know 020
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 04/09/2026www.salon.com/2026/09/03/j... A message from US-Iran war: I’m a war exactly as much as you’re a vice-president.salon.comJD Vance denies Iran war is even a war at all - Salon.comWill the Iran war end before the midterms? The vice president doesn't know 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 04/09/2026How strange. Sampson, as a final act, pulled down the pillars of the temple of Dagon as his final act. Trump, as his finsl act, is putting monuments up. Easy prediction: They will not last even a 10th as long as Ozymandius 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 02/09/2026www.themirror.com/news/politic... Message left on the White House switchboard: Couldn’t help but noticing that strange thing on top of Pres. Trump’s head. A wig? Some kind of dead animal RFK picked up? Sorry..I’ll cut to the chace: “Hi. This is Canada calling. We’d like our beaver pelt back.”themirror.comTrump gold coins dubbed a 'scam' as US mint selling $100 for $154President Trump will have his face on a $1 coin, that's being sold to collectors online at a marked up price, with some wondering if the release isn't a "scam" 010
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 02/09/2026www.themirror.com/news/politic... Charging $1.54 for a $1 coin does like a bit of a scam but, if you can use the $0.54 to help pay down your $40 trillion debt, way to go treasury for thinking g outside the box.themirror.comTrump gold coins dubbed a 'scam' as US mint selling $100 for $154President Trump will have his face on a $1 coin, that's being sold to collectors online at a marked up price, with some wondering if the release isn't a "scam" 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 27/08/2026www.politico.com/news/2026/08... “But as they wait for tempers to cool in Ottawa and Washington, carmakers are taking a soft touch approach to lobbying the Trump administration to abandon its trade war.” …because the soft touch has worked so well with Pres.Tump in the past…politico.comWhy carmakers are staying quiet despite 'cataclysmic' Canada tariff threatThe president has threatened to raise tariffs on automobiles and parts to 50 percent if Canada and the U.S. can’t strike a deal by Jan. 1. 010
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Yet, oddly enough, there is no law against it. 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026www.huffpost.com/entry/homela... Exactly what you would expect in a country where the person with (apparently) the most power is determined to gather even more power to themselves. The acolytes do everything they can think of to ingratiate themselves with the “leader”. They are the bigger danger.huffpost.comHomeland Security Posts Photo Of Trump, Asks Americans A Chilling Question“This is completely unacceptable. Authoritarian insanity,” one critic wrote. 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... I’m sure there’s a creature in somewhere in mythology or fairy tales that sees themselves as a builder but is actually a destroyer. Or maybe it’s in an absurdist play.theguardian.comTrump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation not doneUS president’s lawyers in court filing say Washington arts complex must undergo repairs or risk demolition 010
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-... As a Canadian, I could not care less what Trump calls Lake Ontario. Knock yourself out! Call every body of water on the planet by any name you want. Call yourself the Emperor of All the Universe if you like. Words do not have the power you imagine.huffpost.comTrump Inconsolable Over Canada's Refusal To Bend The Knee In Trade War He StartedThe president, clearly running out of leverage, is now threatening to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” 110
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026www.cbc.ca/news/livesto... “…Trump…accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of lying ‘to gain political support.’” Dear Pres.Trump: Perhaps you can sue for copyright infringement.cbc.caWhite House publishes 'record of Canadian abuse' after Ottawa announces dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs | CBC 001
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026www.foxnews.com/politics/tru... It gets increasingly difficult to believe that the US Supreme Court is a neutral, fair-minded umpire just calling balls & strikes.foxnews.comTrump scores Supreme Court win on mail-in voting restrictions before midtermsThe Supreme Court’s order clears the Trump administration to immediately enforce revised mail-ballot restrictions in 23 states ahead of November’s midterms. 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 22/08/2026No need to apologize. Us Canadians know most Arrovans don’t support new tariffs/taxes on goods imported from Canada. We’ll be able to judge haw strong that opposition is from the results of your midterms. 020
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Don’t let our niceness fool you. We’re mean, mean, mean!static.klipy.comPudgy Penguin Holds Canada FlagALT: Pudgy Penguin Holds Canada Flag 020
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 22/08/2026This is grim, but not surprising. Trump craves conflict, especially if he thinks the fight will be easy. We’ll see. 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I think I have a different view: The premiers should agree to this request from the PM. The win for the US is only symbolic No-one will buy it. & if the premiers want the photo op,, they can visit a liquor outlet, walk past the US product, media cameras in tow & buy a bunch of Canadian booze. 101
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 19/08/2026www.cbc.ca/news/politic... TACO Tuesday.cbc.caTrump pauses 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods for 3 days | CBC NewsU.S. President Donald Trump said he would pause the implementation of 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, hours before the levies were set to take effect at midnight. 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 19/08/2026You’re right! I wonder what happens then. 010
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026I’m just spitballin’ here, but: We know Trump likes to be in control. Of everything. So long as the war w Iran grinds on, he controls (among other things) the fate of Republicans. I wonder if, at some level, he knows that control will pretty much end when the war ends. Do why end the war? 110
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Now that N Korea is a US ally, should it, too be worried about the US bombing it? 010
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Perhaps Trump is grateful Kim is helping out his good friend Vladimir. Or perhaps they’ve bonded over their shared love of crypto. Or perhaps he thinks of Kin as the son he never had. Or perhaps Trump is not quite the excellent judge of character he imagines himself to be. Or…? 000
Thinking in Public @bokebruceduggan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Why would any person who has ever served in the US military—orvany of their family members—ever support this president. He obviously considers military personnel disposable. 010
