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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This feels like a very dangerous possibility, how were all 6 identified? I wonder when does the execution process move to on US land. Historically US courts have never found an innocent man guilty and a guilty man innocent right, then there is the grand theft auto video release. Feels wrong.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Looking back did this age well? Incidentally when was the last time a leader of a nation, any nation, demand the unconditional surrender of a nation it has attacked…bombed repeatedly and when the bombed fire back…well it’s complicated.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

C.S. Lewis, in his great work, Mere Christianity wrote of what he called, "The Great Sin" he spoke of pride - when you are focused on having more, being consumed by comparison that's when your pride is a problem. Dan Rather/Team Steady provides food for thought. open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...

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You’re So Vain

Trump’s obsession with his own name exposes a man chasing validation

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

@choosecanada.bsky.social bit.ly/4quVFEd at 7:49 US Rep Ogles says, "...and quite frankly I think the people of Alberta would agree with that sentiment that they would prefer not to be a part of Canada and be a part of the United States because we are winning day in and day out..." No we wouldn't

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Is it possible that there are leaders in Europe who do not hold Putin as the gold standard of integrity?

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Amen, not up to speed on Gaza, this book is a great place to start.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

@meanwhileua.bsky.social “Trump told Zelensky that Putin was “ready to promise” to end the war and not start wars against other nations, in exchange for Donbas and the other Ukrainian territory he has seized” reports Washington Post. “Hold My Beer” says Neville Chamberlain to Trump.

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 23/06/2025

Throughout June, Knowledge Network is showcasing a specially curated selection of films that explore Indigenous lives, history, culture, resistance and resilience in B.C. and Canada — all told from Indigenous perspectives. #TyeePresents #Sponsored

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Explore a Rich Collection of Films for National Indigenous History Month | The Tyee

Compelling local documentaries told from Indigenous perspectives are now streaming on Knowledge Network.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

@ivanthek.bsky.social This president’s direct to the world statements with the silly US Flag face tough guy image is Iran the big threat for nuclear response? Just wondering what would happen if Denmark or Canada or Panama said…it’s time to waste billions and develop a nuclear arsenal?

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

This made me laugh out loud…- have a great day and stay awesome.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

This was a president (former) who had an extremely individual experience with Iran, who served others his entire life, who may be the furthest removed from the motivations of the self serving Trump Family Transactional “leader” gang. President Jimmy Carter was true Servant leader.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

And for those who might say, Yes, but…what does Timothy Snyder know…about war, history etc….? The answer is a lot more than pretty much everyone

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Calculate the cost of the US attack on Iran - somewhere north of 500 million - south of 1.2 billion all in…however if you build a present value bomber for 1.2 Billion eventually you want to use it to drop big bombs…if you spend millions for each bunker bombs you want to know if they work…

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Quote Part 2: “That’s the way the deal reads. We have to protect Japan. And, by the way, they make a fortune with us economically. I actually ask, who makes these deals?” Donald Trump Comment: Basic WWII history - the US made this deal after defeating Japan in WW II.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Quote Part 1 :”In March, Mr Trump had said: “We have a great relationship with Japan, but we have an interesting deal with Japan that we have to protect them, but they don’t have to protect us.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Prompt to the AI of your choice: Are you able to draw from recent press releases and make an estimate in US dollars of the cost of Saturday June 21st’ US bombing and cruise missile attack on Iran’s nuclear refinement plants? - what is the response. Today’s attack between 550million and 1.1 Billion

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

@phillipspobrien.bsky.social shares an interesting article and release from the US Secretary of State, substack.com/home/post/p-.... I can't help but wonder what the wording will be like on July 1, 2025, for "Canada 🇨🇦Day". We live in the most unusual of times, or is it Orwellian times? #newspeak

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Putin Has Won: The US Government Now Speaks His Narrative

And Trump Does Not Even Have To Give The Orders

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

@stevenbeschloss.bsky.social wrote, Trump’s directive yesterday stated, “To the extent that protests or acts of violence directly inhibit the execution of the laws, they constitute a form of rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States.” Any thoughts re Jan 2020?

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

“Tom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, told BBC Radio that there are “14,000 babies that will die in the next 48 hours unless we can reach them.” Speaking of the need for humanitarian relief in Gaza to prevent further genocide. Save the children, feed the children.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

#no2AlbertaSuccession “Smith has said she doesn’t endorse separating from Canada, but separatists should not be demonized for their frustration with Ottawa.” It is not demonizing to say that you deeply disagree and see the entire conversation as wrong minded. A waste of time and money.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Can you explain voter suppression - that is different from claiming votes were inaccurately counted is it not? That and all the efforts to redraw electoral districts. Thank you

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Always dangerous to suggest things that allow anyone to suggest voter fraud. Millions did not vote but all those who did vote the electoral college resulted in Trump 2.0 just like the 2020 results were valid for Biden. It can’t be a stolen election because your party lost.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Blessed to once again be joined by @davidarobertson.bsky.social discussing David's new book released May 13, 2025 bit.ly/3S1ZKkv, I started reading this morning (May 13), #1 Movie Night totally resonates with my family patterns. #52 is share the book, We talk about #28 & the #shareyouraction Enjoy!

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

#Albertans wondering if Alberta "separates" from Canada, are you thinking we are a "standalone" nation, or were you thinking you'd "apply" to join, say the USA, as a "state" like Alberta would be the 51st? Think you aren't heard now...try being Louisiana? 2 Senators and 6 of 435 reps in Congress.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

What’s the OKC win probability at 10:40 pm EST it’s OKC 84-49 with 1:28 to go in the second quarter. WOW

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Hmmm wonder how the start of @richeisenshow.bsky.social will go tomorrow morning lol.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

It's unlikely he has read this, given his statements that he doesn't read books. Yet, given his speech patterns and frequency of certified falsehoods uttered over the past decade-plus, he understands this principle very well. Don't repeat even part of a lie. #TelltheTruth #CalloutFalsehoods

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

1989 Stephen R Covey wrote, "Our perceptions can be vastly different. And yet we both have lived with our paradigms for years, thinking they are 'facts,' and questioning the character or the mental competence of anyone who can’t “see the facts.” I still have work to do understanding many paradigms.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

During his mortal ministry, Matthew recorded Jesus Christ speaking of the importance of "becoming as a little child." He taught the importance of humility, trust, love, forgiveness..." Of note, he was not talking about little child behaviours like pitching a fit when I don't get my way...😂.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

I feel like it’s very important to support this statement from representatives of Nations in Canada. It is also important as a descendant of settlers in Alberta, Canada that any talk of separation is indefensible. Do not waste time or money on political games.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Lessons to learn from US collapse: support local news, support investigative reporting, keep your public broadcasting going.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

When we conflate criticism with prejudice, several problems arise: 1. It can shut down legitimate discourse about actions and policies 2. It devalues instances of actual prejudice 3. It positions the criticized party as automatically victimized 4. It creates a shield against accountability #ok2learn

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

FWIW Mr. Trump et al "You keep using that word 'antisemitism.' I do not think it means what you think it means." Criticizing military actions ≠ hating Jewish people. In a democracy, we must be able to discuss policy without false accusations. Let's talk with clarity, respect, and honesty. #opentalk

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

In a world increasingly filled with people who claim to be leaders, nationally and internationally, applying dehumanizing labels to members of mankind, striving to make others “less than” - even alien to mankind, the best cure is actually knowing “others”. 💙📚 #greatread @peterbeinart.bsky.social

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Do you think it’s possible that the same man, Donald Trump, who routinely referred to Marco Rubio as “Little Marco” appointed him as Secretary of State so that he could make the State Department little? 50% reduction, in State’s ability to be “Stately”? Seems shortsighted does it not?

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Seems flawed, in the US you are saying marriage severs your connection to legal and direct line established citizenship? What is the evidence of citizenship that is invalidated by marriage and a surname change that can’t be directly linked to previous evidence of citizenship? Why?

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Mark, doesn’t this speak to the rule of “other” as in it is not my job to sacrifice, it is not my fault, as one book I’ve enjoyed is titled, “Mistakes were made, but not by me.” Or perhaps “Everyone wants to go to heaven, no one wants to die.”

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Excellent points, and perhaps you also extend the wrong turn from democracy by so blatantly rewarding those who unquestioningly pledge fealty. It is very disconcerting to watch the “cabinet” take turns expressing their joy at serving not the nation, serving him. So very odd.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

This really doesn’t seem too difficult though people should register with their legal name - the Marriage record would have birth name/maiden name and married name. Feels like much ado about nothing - where are the other key points to ensure ALL can vote, are there not?

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Lutnick is the wrecking ball? Seriously…the entire cabinet and the guy who selected them …the Trump way is to foment all manner of uncertainty, the cabinet meeting fawning, the request for a military parade….

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

I am most definitely not a math teacher (or great at math) the end result is another hit against integrity. There is insider trading with DT, he can’t keep a secret. In this “game” it seems the Avg Pension plan lost approx 500 000 on every 5 million invested so far. DT’s friends likely not so.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Felt like my math teacher was wanting to see my work. So in the end, how many trillion have been lost by this guy playing around with people’s lives, retirement funds and possibly playing insider game favorites? #nowisagreattimetobuy

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

It is an interesting list, clearly targeted and one could wonder what courses the books were related to, but in the end banning books for adults seems weak. One of many on the list that caught my eye was the book form of this YouTube series youtube.com/playlist?lis... I thought is was a great.

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Uncomfortable Conversations with Emmanuel Acho - YouTube

Uncomfortable Conversations with Emmanuel Acho is a safe place to have the uncomfortable conversations about race that many people have never been able to ha...

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

What might be the historical analogy from say 1930 - 1945 in Europe for these efforts related to ICE actions on either side - if there are only two sides - to the ICE discussion? Asking as a Social Studies teacher, I have some thoughts …some of which feel painfully obvious.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

First you have to support their lies…then you have to …? Who would you rather have leading your troops Col. Susan Meyers or JD Vance? Who would you rather have protecting your family, or company Col. Susan Meyers or JD? Feels like a pretty easy choice to me.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

apple.news/AXWavEI8eSWq... Based on her comments she apparently was undermining, pretty sad when honesty and support of the team you command and interact with in response to what was US posturing blather and hostile toward the partners who work at and with Pituffik results in this loss.

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US fires Greenland military base chief for 'undermining' Vance — BBC News

The US military said it had lost confidence in Colonel Susannah Meyers' ability to lead.

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Rick Gilson 🇨🇦 @rickgilson.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

The opening paragraph reminds me of an early scene in "Stand and Deliver," though probably a bit of artistic license as a High School Teacher; I chuckle every time. youtu.be/L7yADmUIvJc?... We must teach all of history, including what was and what needs to be. #reconciliation Know Better Be Better

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