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Lowman Philip Minsky II

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"Cherish those who seek the truth but beware of those who find it." ~Voltaire Gimme a crisis, I will trade you a swan.

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Dorothee V. Plessis @dorotheevplessis.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
i am sure @mark-carney.bsky.social would be interested in this...
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
> @iansams.bsky.social
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
"Governor Poilievre" is in the cards if he wins the Canadian elections. I don't think that is what Canadians will vote for...
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Jeanne (she/they) @fangirljeanne.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
I’m loving Chinese manufacturers airing luxury brand’s dirty laundry on TikTok. [Source: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjRMTmyP/ ]
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 13/04/2025
Trump’s tariff mess raises the danger of a US default | Lloyd Green
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Trump’s tariff mess raises the danger of a US default | Lloyd Green
The US could breach the debt ceiling even sooner than predicted without action from Republicans
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
www.cbc.ca/news/investi... We saw it in November 2024... No different in April 2025. @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social take note...
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How young men are changing what conservatism looks like in Canada | CBC News
During Canada’s last federal election, roughly equal numbers of young men and women voted Conservative. Since then, young people have gone in opposite directions: young women identify increasingly as ...
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
accurate
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
when crime syndicates lead countries....
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Some challenges are far more important than others.... Insurers are the canaries in the coal mine, so to speak. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer
Action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate, says senior Allianz figure
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Canada getting in the LNG business… www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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First LNG carrier arrives in Kitimat, B.C., as $40B liquefied natural gas plant prepares to start | CBC News
LNG Canada is the "largest single private sector investment" in Canadian history, according to the federal government.
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive. No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief. 1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Here is my best guidance for action, rendered beautifully by the great John Lithgow. I first published these lessons more than eight years ago, in late 2016. They open the twenty chapters of "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century." snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
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Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
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Ian Kozak @iankozak.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
A Tesla toss over the cliff? www.independent.co.uk/independentp...
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How BYD’s battery breakthrough is about to bury Tesla
The Chinese automaker has overtaken its US rival to become the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, writes Anthony Cuthbertson. A new charging technology could now prove catastrophic for Elo...
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
That's what I expect from a statesman and a leader, not 3 words slogans.
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Heidi Przybyla 🎤✍️ @heidireports.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Keep sharing this because it is vital to understanding this moment. The timing of his entry into politics after this trip, the one position he’s held firm on (at odds with past presidents of both political parties) and the unraveling of the post-WW II world order. www.politico.com/magazine/sto...
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The Hidden History of Trump’s First Trip to Moscow
In 1987, a young real estate developer traveled to the Soviet Union. The KGB almost certainly made the trip happen.
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
haha "winter and construction" seasons ... not just in Toronto !
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Keith Edwards @keithedwards.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
YouTube’s play button doing the lord’s work
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
@mrglobaltoo.bsky.social is this noise or game changer?
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Mr Global 🌎 @mrglobaltoo.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
This is not about pardons! This is much bigger. Please share! @mcuban.bsky.social @carlquintanilla.bsky.social youtu.be/bM2Xhldq19E?...
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This Isn’t about pardons. This is much BIGGER!
YouTube video by Mr Global
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
this is of crucial importance. Forget the Trump onshoring jobs noise... and follow the money. They hate the US investment prospects.
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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
From interview of Lee Bollinger, 1st Amendment scholar who served as dean of @UMichLaw, president of @UMich, and president of Columbia University. www.chronicle.com/article/were...
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Tom LoBianco, Raconteur, reporter, author, 24sight News @24sight.news · 14/03/2025
Trump calls for imprisoning his opponents in bellicose speech at Justice Department He labeled his courtroom opponents “scum,” judges “corrupt” and the prosecutors who investigated him “deranged.” www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
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Trump calls for imprisoning his opponents in bellicose speech at Justice Department
He labeled his courtroom opponents “scum,” judges “corrupt” and the prosecutors who investigated him “deranged.”
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading
Tesla sales are falling and apps and online groups are springing up to help consumers choose non-US items
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
WATCH: The gloves are off! It’s been an under-reported scandal for quite a while that Pierre Poilievre refuses to apply for security clearance. It was a scandal EVEN BEFORE the most recent efforts to undermine Canada’s democracy, sovereignty and economy from Trump, Musk and the GOP. Share this.
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Why Won’t Pierre Poilievre Get His Security Clearance?
YouTube video by Justin Trudeau
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
If Trump is trying to instill fear among Tesla protestors... he is not very effective at it.
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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
This is good
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
lovely romance...
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
A great speech...
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
When you betray a friend… youtube.com/watch?v=KNtb...
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Canada….We Will Survive! 🇨🇦
YouTube video by Allie Donaldson
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
While Trump lies about the amount of Fentanyl crossing from Canada, the Canadian navy and USCG worked together to seize Don Jr.'s latest cocaine order from Colombia. www.bairdmaritime.com/security/inc...
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Royal Canadian Navy, US Coast Guard seize cocaine totalling over US$18m in Caribbean Sea
The crew of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) patrol ship HMCS Harry DeWolf successfully assisted a US Coast Guard (USCG) Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) in cond
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
"...Do you hear the people sing? Singing a song of angry men? It is the music of the people, Who will not be slaves again!" www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Donald Tusk announces military training plans for all men in Poland
Poland's prime minister said his government plans to have a model ready by the end of the year.
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
"When a clown moves into a castle, he doesn't become a king. The castle becomes a circus" - Turkish proverb
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Just leaving this here for those supporting tariffs and protectionism as a way forward... Take a listen... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp1T...
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President Reagan's Radio Address on Canadian Elections and Free Trade on November 26, 1988
YouTube video by Reagan Library
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
he did it! He came back from a beer (yes beer) commercial!
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
this is not repeated enough!
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
"Elbows up!"
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
finally the messaging that needs repeating...and leads to action
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
pitchfork sales will go through the roof
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
ya bet'cha
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Bull's eye.
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE8O...
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SOTU STFU: Greg's "State of the Oblast" Address
YouTube video by The Five 8
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
"(Victor) Orbán has gradually dismantled democracy by rigging the game against opponents in politics and media. It is a playbook comparable to Vladimir Putin’s strategy in Russia, a repressive autocracy that still allows opposition parties for appearance’s sake." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The AfD are circling like vultures. But in Berlin, I found a new, young left rising against them | Owen Jones
On election night, as the far right rose nationwide, Die Linke made crucial gains in the capital. But its supporters see the hard road ahead, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Speaking of real ponzi schemes...
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
25% tariffs confirmed for tomorrow against Mexico/Canada. Ontario canceling $100M contract with Starlink.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
WATCH: @krystalball.bsky.social explains Trump’s strategic crypto reserve heist — billions into the pockets of his rich buddies at the expense of the American taxpayer. “it’s just theft” Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DGuPMOh...
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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Pete Hegseth just reportedly ordered the US military’s Cyber Command to “stand down” from all planning against Russia. Analysts have been ordered not to follow or report on Russian threats. One inside source said, “Putin is on the inside now.”
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Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats
Recent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now’
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Lowman Philip Minsky II @juandefuca.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
that may appease the meme market, but it won't appease the street where the real pain will be.
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CALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell. This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
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