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Senator Amy Klobuchar @klobuchar.senate.gov · 29/09/2026

Before calling someone a “dirtbag,” the Senator should have had his facts straight. An apology is in order. Glad one of us knew the difference between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes!

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

In his first year back in office, Trump supposedly made $2.2 billion. The numbers come from a filing Trump made. As his term progresses, am I the only one who is suspicious his books will increasingly be cooked, aka fake news? Example: what happened to the $400 mil ballroom donations?

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How Trump made an estimated $2.2 billion during the first year of his second term

New York Times reporter Eric Lipton discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations into Trump's conflicts of interest and whether he's exploiting the power of the presidency for self-enrichment.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

I wonder if in PM Mark Carney’s directive to the Canadian military to at least contemplate an American invasion of Canada if the folks at the Royal Military Academy in Kingston, Ontario, are looking at increasing the armament at Fort Henry and the 4 Martello towers; maybe with snipers and drones?

forthenry.com

History & Heritage

The original Fort Henry was built on Point Henry during the War of 1812 (1812-1814), a conflict fought between Great Britain (Canada being a British colony at the time) and the United States of…

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

By deporting large numbers of undocumented immigrants, including children, many of whom have lived here for years, while also lowering the number of documented immigrants allowed into the United States, the country is shooting itself in the economic foot.

brookings.edu

The impact of immigrants on the US economy | Brookings

U.S. net migration may be negative in 2026, threatening GDP growth, Social Security, and long-term fiscal stability.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

One thing that should be abundantly clear is that there are far too many Americans who either harbor fascistic tendencies, or are willing to go along with them to get along. That should frighten those of us who don’t much more than what Trump does, since he’s term limited.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 26/09/2026

At least there’s still one American leader who gets a real heartfelt welcome from a large crowd.

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Have you ever seen a 9-gigapixel map of the Milky Way galaxy? This jaw-dropping zoomable image by ESO contains ~84 million stars and it's unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Original post

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

🇨🇿 The Czech President suggested that NATO would start shooting down Russian military aircraft that violate the borders. Peter Pavel noted that Russia is demonstrating its typical behavior, testing the limits of what can be done - as it did in Syria, when it tested the vigilance of American pilots:

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 25/09/2026

Assume Trump builds his 250’ tall arch. It places a 25 story structure not far from Runways 15/33 and 01/19 at National Airport. The FAA in the next Democratic Administration should recommend removal for safety purposes since the real national security concern is the safe use of the airport.

The airport map of Washington National Airport (DCA). Trump’s 250’ tall arch, if built, will be a 25-story structure, not far from the departure end of Runways 01 and 33, and the approach end of Runways 15 and 19 at the airport. No one would build such a structure so close to the flight path of a major airport if they had a choice.

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Meanwhile in Ukraine @meanwhileua.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

With the right friend by your side, nothing is scary 💙💛

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 24/09/2026

The Ottawa (Canada) City Council voted unanimously today to rename "Trump Avenue," a residential street in an area with NYC street names. Councillor Riley Brockington said no other street in his ward generates anything near the volume of “constant” complaints Trump Avenue does. The new name is TBD.

A street sign depicting "Trump Ave" in Ottawa, Canada. The city council voted unanimously today to change it. The new name hasn't been chosen yet.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 22/09/2026

India’s PM Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Canada in December to sign a trade deal. A total GDP of $6.7 trillion the two countries, 20.7% of the US GDP. By the time all is said and done, it’s highly unlikely Canada will ever fully trust the US again. Gift Article:

theglobeandmail.com

India’s PM Modi expected to visit Canada in December to sign trade deal, envoy says

New Delhi’s ambassador says leaders may also sign other defence and aerospace agreements during the trip

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 18/09/2026

Seems to be a disconnect between what’s being reported in terms of public concern over AI and the top apps in the Apple App Store (Meta’s Muse followed by ChatGPT) and the Play Store (ChatGPT).

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Top Apps & Games for iPhone on the iOS App Store in the United States

Use Appfigures to track the top free, paid, and grossing Apps & Games for iPhone in the United States on the iOS App Store for free.

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Point and call technique, explained. Original post

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 18/09/2026

The Trumps and their enablers are so corrupt they are a veritable cornucopia of lawlessness. Here’s just one law that ought to ensnare the sycophants who know what goes on behind closed doors but say nothing:

law.cornell.edu

18 U.S. Code § 4 - Misprision of felony

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Semafor @semafor.com · 18/09/2026

The study estimates the sector’s carbon footprint will be relatively small compared to the AI industry’s because quantum is more likely to be used to address specific problems rather than as a general purpose technology. Read more: www.semafor.com/article/09/1...

semafor.com

Exclusive: Quantum has major emissions savings potential, report finds

The BCG Institute argued in its analysis that the industry’s long deployment cycles are more reason to plan ahead.

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Divers saved a whale shark entangled in fishing rope Original post

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 15/09/2026

I had a long “conversation” with ChatGPT about the likelihood AI would wipe out humanity. Result: it could happen, either unwittingly or more likely through a bad human actor with access to a sophisticated AI. My solution: an independent “context engine” to prevent the 21st Century version of this:

youtu.be

The man who saved the WORLD - Stanislav Petrov - Forgotten History

YouTube video by FORGOTTEN HISTORY

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CNN @cnn.com · 15/09/2026

Pope Leo turned 71 on Monday and was presented with a birthday cake while visiting the Vatican Library to inaugurate a new exhibition.

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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Supreme Court has rejected Trump’s attempt to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections. States can continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years, that have accounted for nearly a third of cast votes. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

How Rome’s Pantheon, with its 27-foot oculus, has never flooded in 2,000 years [🎞️ ancient-techie] Original post

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MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🇺🇦😎 Stugna-P ATGM as air defense with the new RK-2PZ anti-aircraft missile from Luch Design Bureau. The missile has a speed of about 720-800 km/h, a range of up to 5 km, that can successfully shoot down jet Shaheds and probably even Banderol.

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Meta Resistance @metaresistance.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

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MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

There is no army like Ukraine’s in Europe right now. Of course, for now — Europe is developing and will receive information, technologies, and experience from us through partnership. But there is no such army anywhere in Europe.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 11/09/2026

You can’t offer money to influence voting. Trump publicly offered $5,000/adult citizen if the GOP won. He broke the law. The statute of limitations runs out in 2031. The president has no role in elections, so not an official act and thus no immunity. A Democratic AG needs to prosecute him in 2029.

law.cornell.edu

18 U.S. Code § 597 - Expenditures to influence voting

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 10/09/2026

“Certain to raise legal questions.” WTF? The NYT constantly reminds me that I was 100% correct to cancel my subscription years ago.

law.cornell.edu

18 U.S. Code § 597 - Expenditures to influence voting

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Dale Walls @dalewalls1.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We should do what’s right….🤔 Thank them and invite them to the celebration 😬

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 08/09/2026

Trump is saying Bombardier planes can’t be sold in the US: “not good enough.” Canada should say no American-made business jet can be sold in Canada, cancel the remaining 72 F35s (out of 88), and buy the French Rafale or the Swedish Grippen.

nbcnews.com

Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator

The president ripped the Canadian aerospace company Monday amid a trade war with the country, but Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., came to Bombardier’s defense.

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jhstoo @jhstoo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Well, I'll be gosh-durned. I had no idea.

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Secret Agent Number Six @designationsix.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The difference between what is happening now and Nazi Germany is that no one in the world is going to come save us when we reach the point of no return.

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It is journalistic malpractice that major news outlets are not producing 5-alarm-fire reports to warn the public that the president of the United States is out of his mind.

Trump posts a map of New Mexico with the word "Mexico" crossed out and "America" added in its place.

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Les travailleurs à Thunder Bay ont fabriqué les Hawker Hurricane. Aujourd’hui, ils fabriquent la prochaine génération des voitures de VIA Rail. Une discussion sur le prochain chapitre de l’histoire du Canada autour d'un café au Persian Man avec Bryan Adams.

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Ellsworth Green @greenellsworth.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Anor Londo by Leonardo da Vinci He more than just paint!

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🤷Літ🤦 хоче спекти пасочку 👍 @lithra.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#UkrainianView "Awesome" to know that even 16 y|o russians take part in genocide. I think it is just a matter of time before russians will start using pre-schoolers in the military and sabotage missions.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 04/09/2026

Both Montréal and Toronto have robust pediatric gender-affirming care support services. I suggest parents who have no place left to turn in NY state call: Montréal Children’s Hospital of McGill University (514) 412-4400 or University of Toronto Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto: (416) 813-1500.

justice.gov

Justice Department Secures Agreement with Mount Sinai to End Pediatric “Gender-Affirming Care”

Today, the Department of Justice announced an agreement with Mount Sinai Health System (“Mount Sinai”) that resolves an investigation into potential violations of federal law arising from its provisio...

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Nicole DeWitt @catastro-v.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

so infuriating that trans people worked for decades to get covered by anti-discrimination protections in blue states but when major medical institutions in blue states categorically refuse to give us medical care they freely offer to cis people, blue state AGs just refuse to enforce said statutes

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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Iqbal Masih was sold into bonded labor at the age of 4. He was forced to weave carpets 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. At age 10, he escaped helping free 3,000 other children from slavery He became an activist against child labor, but in 1995 he was shot and killed. He was 12 Original post

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 03/09/2026

Too many legal pundits are infatuated with lower court rulings, not recognizing Trump will just run to the six on the Supreme Court who are almost always in his corner. Example: Today, Sep 3rd, Trump has gone to SCOTUS because he wants them to validate his EO 💣 on the USPS and mail-in voting.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 03/09/2026

Mark Carney on Sep 3, 2026: “For the first time in four decades, those [313 rail] cars will be produced and assembled and maintained in our country. Cars that used to be built in the United States will be built right here in Thunder Bay [Ontario], at Alstom, by the best workers in the world,”

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 03/09/2026

Vance is doing a “press” conference in the WH Briefing Room. He only opens his mouth so the lies can escape before they explode his brain. I predict he will never be president because he’s a clown like Trump but without Trump’s (former) ability to be a smooth-talking con artist.

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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 03/09/2026

Ripping away a piece of Yosemite so a large corporation can develop an enclave for the richest to have their own private access to Yosemite is outright anti-American. Yosemite belongs to every American, not to a corporate entity seeking to profit by destroying this beautiful, beloved place.

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 03/09/2026

Any sweeping systemic change you want to make in the United States has to begin with adding seats to the Supreme Court in 2029. No major reform bill will survive the current court. No civil rights law, no anti-corruption law, no wealth tax, nothing.

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John DesMarteau MD FACA @jdesmarteau.com · 02/09/2026

Trump and his GOP enablers might accomplish what they couldn’t on Jan 6 — steal the midterm election by disenfranchising voters through multiple means, a constitutional authority they do not have, with little or no obstruction from the Supreme Court regressive faction.

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