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Kelly Blidook

@kblidook.bsky.social
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Just trying to learn things & collect good data. Employed studying the politics. Passions: baseball, dogs, space, time (He/him) www.mun.ca/political-science/people…

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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 15h
U.S. Friends: You can stop talking to us. It all rings very hollow. Talk to your own government clearly & directly. We’ll respect you more.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
If walking costs you $1, we all pay $0.01. If biking costs you $1, we all pay $0.08. If bussing costs you $1, we all pay $1.50. If driving costs you $1, we all pay $9.20. Via study that still underestimates climate cost. This isn’t about choice. It’s about who pays for your choice. #citymakingmath
Detailed math as shared in the post. “How much does your commute cost (or save) society? Source is Discourse Media.
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Joe Sheehan @sheehannewsletter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Two ideas, held at once: 1. Playoff expansion is bad for the regular season and makes the playoffs a slog. Eight teams is best. 2. The next 36 hours are a lot of fun. Enjoy the games, everyone.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I was going to watch the baseball, but Old Hoss Radbourn isn’t pitching, hitting, & preparing a whole pig for the team’s dinner, so ….
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
“Rolling Stone” magazine? Never heard of it.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Every time Rahim Jaffer stands up, it is time yet again for: youtu.be/VXzJCL0_xmM?...
youtu.be
Will the Real Rahim Jaffer Please Stand Up?
YouTube video by 22ThisHour
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Stewart Prest @stewartprest.ca · 24/09/2026
Voters will have to conclude there's another reason, and the obvious explanation is the NDP decided to place fast and loose with democratic conventions to extend their time in office by a couple of years—and It's hard to convince voters the other guys are the antidemocratic problem when you do that.
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Stewart Prest @stewartprest.ca · 24/09/2026
An underlying problem for the NDP in BC, and it's a possibly fatal one, is that the decision to call an election to keep Conservatives out of power is paradoxical, since the NDP could have accomplished the feat by not having an election. That cannot be the reason by definition.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
There is always opportunism in politics & Canadians are used to leaders playing games with elections. But what Eby did here is beyond what most will accept - not surprised if it makes otherwise potential supporters hate him.
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Gerry Doyle @mgerrydoyle.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Icy Reception: How Rebel Forces Lost Hoth Despite Prepared Defenses and Favorable Terrain
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Ken Jennings @kenjennings.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Not wanting anyone to think about your politics turns out to be the quickest path to *everyone* thinking about your politics.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
They just want the undeclared mustard for themselves.
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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Why is Gen Z depressed? It’s a mystery.
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The Onion @theonion.com · 18/09/2026
Trans Teen Hatches Nefarious Plot To Undergo Years Of Medical Treatments And Counseling To Win At Swimming theonion.com/trans-teen-hatches-nef…
Trans Teen Hatches Nefarious Plot To Undergo Years Of Medical Treatments And Counseling To Win At Swimming
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Reminds me of popular group in grade 4 & 5, but by grade 6 it was way more stable.
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🇨🇦 CPSA ACSP 🇨🇦 @cpsa-acsp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Call for Proposals #CPSA_ACSP27 ⏰ Nov 10 2026 📍 UBC-Vancouver-CANADA|May 26–28 2027 mycpsa-cpsa-acsp.ca/cfp/cfp_index @lindsaylarios.bsky.social @devoncantwell.bsky.social @matthewlebo.bsky.social @kblidook.bsky.social @keirahk.bsky.social @evelynebrie.bsky.social @koreypasch.bsky.social
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Oooh. European hot dogs!
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Frankie de la Cretaz @thefrankiedlc.news · 10/09/2026
WPBL playoffs started tonight, Boston just went up 3-2 against San Francisco. It’s the top of the 4th in Game 1 of their semifinals series
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
If Canadians want their MPs to have less power & to be more beholden to their party leaders, then they should support such legislation. If they want to elect MPs that can exert influence & make choices based on what electors want, then they should say no to this idea.
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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Spud the bulldog is crowned the fastest dog in Minnesota at Canterbury Park, crossed the line face down in a photo finish (via Canterbury Park)
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Woah!
Merriam-Webster.com : If you feel the need to restrict yourself to writing or saying “more than” rather than “over” you may continue to do so. And if you're really into retaining the proscriptions of a 19th century poet and newspaper editor then here are some of Bryant’s other rules, which are just as applicable today as the one he made about over. Henceforth stick to pantaloons rather than pants, jeopard rather than jeopardize, and avoid all uses of the words lengthy, talented, and taboo.
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Alex Usher @alexusherhesa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Here is my letter to the MacDonald Laurier Institute on the subject of their appalling research. Use as you will. I recommend sending something of your own, though. And if you know anyone associated with MLI - and Board directors, say - send it to them, too.
docs.google.com
Alex Usher email to Brian Lee Crowley
(text of an email sent to Brian Lee Crowley of the MacDonald Laurier Institute on September 2, 2026) Dear Brian, I am writing to you and your board with respect to the publication “The equity excelle...
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Good time to remind folks that if you don’t need to service your car at the dealer, you are paying way too much by taking it there.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
“You have all week to do it, and you don’t even really need to have plants in the first place,” replied Frog.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Quite likely the greatest essay ever or the worst piece of trash imaginable.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
What kind of country would the US be if the president wasn’t qualified to work at the FBI?
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
We don’t care. Stop telling us & let us know when you’ve fixed it.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Time to fix that dumb wall
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Now ask them what details of the proposed deal they can recall
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Craig Calcaterra @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Having slept on it I have decided that the Lake America shit is hilarious. I will not be taking questions at this time.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
So … here is the problem with any T***p official claiming that someone else is lying …
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I enjoy a good hotdog, & I will enjoy some very cheap, somewhat gross food, but the hotdogs on Loonie Dog Night are disgusting & not worth what you pay IMO. It is gross that they are celebrating eating any amount of that food.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
But please do joke about California holding a Proposition 69 to join Canada.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I bet today he'd be lifted for another pitcher
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Tough job to be CPC leader these days. I wonder if anyone wants to do it.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
We should more accurately refer to our southern neighbour as the Partially-united Sub-states
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Christopher Dornan @chrisdornan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Two things in three words: 1. Export taxes 2. Potash
sagecanada.substack.com
Conscripting Potash Into the Trade War
Dale Eisler is a former Assistant Deputy Minister and Consul General in the U.S.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Technically, Canada is indeed a state. The United States is also a state.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
You get what you pay/vote for
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
We will obviously see, but I think Carney will impose the counter-tariffs & see how things work out for awhile. I think he’s going to let US be the one to come to table into November.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
This feels a bit preachy
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Imagine living in a country where your “leader” announces objectively untrue things on a daily basis - about wars your country is engaged in, about trade deals your country doesn’t have, about children he has had sex with
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Imagine living in a country where your “leader” announces objectively untrue things on a daily basis - about wars your country is engaged in, about trade deals your country doesn’t have, about children he has had sex with
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Brian PJ Cronin @brianpjcronin.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Ok I was only in Canada for a few days last week so I am by no means an expert but my main takeaway from a few days hanging out in Canada and talking with Canadians is that no Canadian is going to buy anything from America for at least the next 150 years.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
You can waste space putting it on shelves, but if we aren’t returning to pre-T***p trade without tariffs, then I will NOT buy any of it. www.ctvnews.ca/world/trumps...
ctvnews.ca
PM Carney asks premiers to remove U.S. booze ban as officials try to finalize trade deal
Despite cautious optimism around a tentative agreement, provincial sources told CTV News after a briefing with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premiers that a deal is not done yet.
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I don't love the AI image of me on this, but otherwise this was a fun conversation with former Cabinet minister Andrew Parsons & AllNewfoundlandAndLabrador editor Alex Bill: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-ql...
youtube.com
He Called a Cabinet Minister Corrupt — Then Sat Across From Him | H&H Ep. 36
YouTube video by The Honourable and The Hack
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I don't love the AI image of me on this, but otherwise this was a fun conversation with former Cabinet minister Andrew Parsons & AllNewfoundlandAndLabrador editor Alex Bill: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-ql...
youtube.com
He Called a Cabinet Minister Corrupt — Then Sat Across From Him | H&H Ep. 36
YouTube video by The Honourable and The Hack
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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I was moving from Vancouver to Montreal to start my PhD on the day of the blackout. Arrived at airport with spouse, 4-year-old & 4-month-old. They told us to go home. We replied that we had no home to go to, having returned our keys that morning. It was a nasty day of travel, but we arrived.
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Peter Labuza @labuzamovies.com · 11/08/2026
Doing something new: writing a weekly recap of the WPBL. Doing a little more stat focus and trying to break down the most exciting players. This is a first attempt so honest (but productive) feedback would be appreciated ! diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/...
diamondcentric.net
WPBL Weekly Recap: Boston Falters, Queens Soar
In the MVP race, New York Heights catcher Denae Benites puts up numbers that would make Cal Raleigh blush.
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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
The Narrative™️, though. It cannot fail. It can only be failed.
2017 tweet, I swear to you, if we had the power to indoctrinate we would start by indoctrinating our students to read the syllabus
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