Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Disheartening to see conference minister for Alberta’s Mennonite Brethren congregations giving a keynote address. 010 1
Reposted by Arnold Neufeldt-FastTheo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star 711481625 1.5K
Reposted by Arnold Neufeldt-FastMichael Wagner @michiwagner4.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Sehr sehenswert! Dont believe Trump Worth watching! www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/o... 094 9
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 18/01/2025The dystopian nightmare in USA begins in earnest on Tuesday with planned immigration raids in Chicago (according to the New York Times this evening) www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/u...nytimesdotcom 010 1
Reposted by Arnold Neufeldt-FastBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Trump rails against drugs, migrants flowing into U.S. What about what's pouring into Canada? Former right wing Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper says most guns and drugs crossing the border flow north, not south. Facts matter.cbc.caTrump rails against drugs, migrants flowing into U.S. What about what's pouring into Canada? | CBC NewsU.S. president-elect Donald Trump's complaints that Canada isn't curbing the flow of illegal migrants and fentanyl into the U.S. has gotten pushback from former prime minister Stephen Harper. He has s... 815341 153
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Today's op-ed by Liberal leadership candidate @Chrystia Freeland in Toronto Star on how to deal with Trump and tariffs is exceptional. I love its historical rootedness and tough & confident tone. She has negotiated with Trump/USA before (NAFTA) and knows the financial portfolio. archive.today/WFJVL 041 4
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 17/01/2025(10/10) Not the time for a typical, lifelong politician. Clear choice: experience vs incompetence; plan vs. slogan; calm vs. chaos. Others will fail (Polievre?) or fall short (Freeland?). He knows how business works, he says. Goal: build a strong economy that works for all. Impt: Fairness, humility 010 1
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 17/01/2025(9/10) Outsider? He's not member of cabinet, caucus or the PM. Rather he's an occasional advisor, but also to other countries. Not all his advice was taken by Lib cabinet; he didn't know final cabinet decision in advance. He will make clear policy changes. His single focus: get economy back on track 100 1
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 17/01/2025(8/10) Carney: "I’ve dealt with Trump, he’s transactional. Need to have best outside-option; don’t show your cards, don’t take cards off table. Unity is most impt. A very delicate situation. Need to stand up for Canada. Can’t do that when you're insulting half the country (i.e., Pierre P). 100 1
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 17/01/2025(7/10): Carbon tax: must be replaced with something at least as effective or more, with same impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but one that also makes companies more competitive, creates more jobs, makes households more whole. What is needed is a comprehensive approach, not soundbites. 100 1
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 17/01/2025(6/10) Carney's critique of Trudeau & team: They let their attn wander from econ'y. too often. Growth too slow, wages too low, rent &groceries too $$ for too many; spend too much, but invest too little. Middle class taxes too high. Not ready for AI & energy transitions. Underlying economic problems 100 1
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 17/01/2025(5/10) Ideas of far left (eg. NDP) won’t enable Canada to achieve its full potential. Spending & subsidies treat symptoms only, but doen’t cure the disease. We can’t redistribute wealth that we don’t have; can’t support the vulnerable or defend the country with a weak economy. 100 1
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 17/01/2025(4/10) Populist ideas are naïve and dangerous; Politicians (like @pierrepoilievre) don’t understand how the economy & how society work. Soundbites don’t solve problems but hurt people. Poilievre seeks endorsements from Trump & Musk. After @ABDanielleSmith, Poilievre worst person to send to negotiate 100 1
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 17/01/2025(3/10): The Mantra “Canada is broken” is very dangerous. Conservatives (like @pierrepoilievre) don't want to fix things, but want license to demolish, destroy, and weaken the institutions & services upon which we all depend. Slogans, slander, soundbites> attack institutions & exploit vulnerabilities 100 1
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 17/01/2025(2/10): Assumption #2: System is not working as it should. People can't afford rent, homes, find doctors; we’re not prepared for AI revolution or climate change, threatening livelihood. Canada: “best country in the world, but could still be even better.” People want change “but not just any change.” 100 1
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 17/01/2025My summary notes of @MarkJCarney’s Liberal leadership launch today: (1/10): First assumption: the times are anything but ordinary; we are facing unprecedented challenges; normal is over and slogans, slander & soundbites won’t work. It is not the time for life-long politicians like @PierrePoilievre 122 2
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 06/01/2025Spent a little time on “X” again. I am trying to find words for what I’m feeling. It is like an abyss has opened up and all manner of demons (not just bots) have emerged, i.e., our worst instincts given license (and fuel) to arise, to cut down and devour all that is good, true and beautiful. 020 2
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 02/01/2025Likely too late, but this advice to US Democrats is what Canada’s Liberal Party would do well to learn from/ take seriously. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/o...nytimes.comOpinion | James Carville: I Was Wrong About the 2024 Election. Here’s Why. (Gift Article)Perception is everything in politics, and a lot of Americans perceive us as not feeling their pain or caring too much about other things. 131 3
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 12/12/2024I'm not a Newfoundlander or a Quebecer, but it is wonderful, joyful to see politics at its best today. No toxicity, no bitterness, no grandstanding or partisanship--but the opposite. They did a deal with view to "their grandchildren" and in partnership with First Nations. Set a great example. Bravo. 070 7
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 11/12/2024I was banned the week before the election too! Ten months later a friend of a friend who worked at FB manually changed something which got me back on. 110 1
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Ontario Liberal leader knows how to turn away lifelong supporters. 050 5
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 27/11/2024He just burned down the “bridge“ to Canada with the tariff announcement yesterday. Like our premier said, it’s like a family member stabbed you in the heart. 100 1
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Graham Lindsey has threatened Canada already. Very angry with us. 010 1
Reposted by Arnold Neufeldt-FastNational Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · 25/11/2024Breaking: the CBC and our link to public broadcasting? by Susan Riley www.hilltimes.com/story/2024/1... Find out more at Nationalnewswatch.comhilltimes.comBreaking: the CBC and our link to public broadcasting?If this is public broadcasting’s last chance to save itself, it needs to move fast—and the majority of Canadians who, polls say, still support the limping institution will need to make their voices he... 042 4
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 24/11/2024What is the Church to Say? My letter 4 (of 4) to American #Mennonite friends. russianmennonites.blogspot.com/2024/11/what...russianmennonites.blogspot.comWhat is the Church to Say? Letter 4 (of 4) to American Mennonite Friends 030 3
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 24/11/2024What is the Church to Say? My letter 3 (of 4) to American #Mennonite Friends. russianmennonites.blogspot.com/2024/11/what...russianmennonites.blogspot.comWhat is the Church to Say? Letter 3 (of 4) to American Mennonite Friends 020 2
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 24/11/2024What is the Church to Say? My letter 2 of 4 to American Mennonite friends. russianmennonites.blogspot.com/2024/11/what...russianmennonites.blogspot.comWhat is the Church to Say? Letter 2 of 4 to American Mennonite Friends 110 1
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 24/11/2024What is the Church to Say? My Letter 1 of 4 to American #Mennonite friends russianmennonites.blogspot.com/2024/11/what...russianmennonites.blogspot.comWhat is the Church to Say? Letter 1 (of 4) to American Mennonite Friends 031 3
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Did another test on Twitter. Did six thoughtful responses to tweets by one of our federal politicians. 25 “attractive” bots or trolls “liked” within minutes. Resulting algorithm upon refresh brought a chain of trash-toxic political posts. 020 2
Reposted by Arnold Neufeldt-FastMike Schreiner @mikeschreiner.bsky.social · 22/11/2024I know Ford wants to use his attack on bike lanes to distract from the govt’s failure to address the housing affordability crisis. But we can’t let the Premier’s complete disregard for the value and safety of people who cycle go without comment. #onpoli www.thestar.com/politics/pro...thestar.comFord government to ban lawsuits against province if cyclists are hurt or killed on streets where bike lanes were removedTransportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria tells cyclists: for your own safety, stay off Bloor, Yonge and University when bike lanes are removed. 1022775 227
Reposted by Arnold Neufeldt-FastBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 22/11/2024This is blatant life endangerment thru dangerous public policy I wouldn’t have thought possible until recently. In Ontario the Doug Ford Govt plans to BAN LAWSUITS against the Province WHEN people on bikes are hurt or killed after they rip out safe bike-lanes. “Stay off streets for your own safety.” 18286103 286
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Meanwhile in #Toronto we’re ripping out bike lanes, and in my small town of #Stouffville, it was declared this week that pedestrians who cross at a roundabout must yield to cars (near two primary schools). Our Premier & town are at war with alternate forms of transportation beyond the car. Today: 110 1
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 21/11/2024I was hoping there was something about Long COVID in your petition. So many of us have been suffering with very few Long COVID clinics left open and no government attention. 16 months for me. 19k on a Canadian FB support group. The stories are heartbreaking. 000 0
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 21/11/2024“I do not intend…”. That sounds like he still has lots of wiggle room. 000 0
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 21/11/2024I guess we'll see; the blocking function is great; the reporting of bad actors apparently gets results; and they ways of rooting out these bots. If so, that would be great. 000 0
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 21/11/2024I just submitted a paper for publication and was told Müntzer was not a (legit) part of the Anabaptist reformation and I should change my point. There was a deadline so let that go. :( 010 1
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 21/11/2024The tolerant Countess of East Friesland, Anna von Oldenburg, insisted on distinguishing between the “fanatical” Münsterite Anabaptists and the peaceful “Menniten”—followers of Menno. (“On Treatment of Sectarians,” Feb. 15, 1545, Documenta Anabaptistica Neerlandica, I, 90. 020 2
Reposted by Arnold Neufeldt-FastDeconstructing MennoNerd @tristaanogre.bsky.social · 20/11/2024An article by @neufast.bsky.social again, worth reading www.facebook.com/share/p/15PB...facebook.comRedirecting... 021 2
Reposted by Arnold Neufeldt-FastMax Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Saving the CBC isn't just about protecting your favourite program or personality. It's about preserving national unity -- and preventing Canada from being subject to a hostile foreign takeover. www.nationalobserver.com/2024/11/19/o...nationalobserver.comSaving the CBC is really about saving CanadaPierre Poilievre reportedly has plans to slash the CBC's budget. That would be a disaster for national unity. 9123901037 2.4K
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 18/11/2024What I am glad to leave behind: Made 1 comment on tweet by known medical doc in Saskatchewan related to Long COVID. Within minutes, 6 Russian bots (hookers?) with average followership of 4 each are now "loving" my posts, & their location just happens to be same as identified in my Twitter identity. 241 4
Arnold Neufeldt-Fast @neufast.bsky.social · 18/11/2024His business is going to boom now! I bet he has a part I need. This is great. 010 1