Reposted by StephCSemafor @semafor.com · 20hVisitors to the US are on track to drop by almost two million year-on-year. “We’re the only major country in the world losing visitation,” the head of the US Travel Association said. “It’s mind-boggling.” www.semafor.com/article/09/2... 56628551004
Reposted by StephCDavid Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026There was a moment when the US was taken over by enemies and criminals, the incompetent, the corrupt, and the malevolent. They control our government now and will use every means at their disposal, legal and illegal, to try to stop the rest of us from restoring law, order, and decency to US society. 12516198
Reposted by StephCPEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Mark Carney: “When politicians (like Pierre Poilievre) claim our great democracies are broken, it's not because they want to FIX them. It's because they want a license to DEMOLISH... #cdnpoli 33547166
Reposted by StephCDale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Jamil Jivani and the Very Masculine™ Jacob Mantle think that acknowledging homosexuality in schools is "a threat" as they spout debunked "gender ideology" bullshit, while calling people traitors. Yeah, the Conservative Party is headed down a really healthy path, guys. Yikes. #canqueerprovincialtimes.caADAMS: Inside the Restore the North event at Liberty ChurchInside a church in his own riding, the fury Jamil Jivani has spent a year channeling finally turned on a constituent who asked the wrong question 713464
Reposted by StephCCult MTL @cultmtl.com · 27/09/2026Mark Carney has confirmed that Canada will diversify away from Elon’s Musk’s Starlink. Canada will be exploring other options for satellite internet in the context of reducing reliance on U.S. defence and technology — especially in areas where that reliance comes with risks to Canadian sovereignty.cultmtl.comCanada confirms plan to diversify away from Elon Musk's StarlinkIn a New York Times interview, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will diversify away from Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite system. 1121160
Reposted by StephCWalker Bragman @walkerbragman.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Brazil should ban X. In fact, every country would be better without it. 11578171
Reposted by StephCAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 26/09/2026This is an entirely new phenomenon because before the vaccine, most women who survived measles were immune because they had it when they were young. But now, idiots who refuse to get vaccinated are giving birth to babies with measles. Two babies have died. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...nbcnews.comAmerica had wiped out measles. Now babies are infected at birth.Congenital measles has rarely been seen in the U.S. That’s changing as vaccination declines and more pregnant women become infected. 59893563998
Reposted by StephCDan O’Sullivan @osullyville.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Today I saw the new 4 hour documentary Musk, directed by Alex Gibney. There were too many times to count that a sold out theater burst out laughing at Elon Musk, something he said or did, even sometimes just how he looked. I believe that is his worst nightmare come to life. 14195052194
Reposted by StephCTom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026In 1991, a former KKK “grand wizard” repeated the “great replacement theory” while debating Christopher Hitchens. He was concerned about a “third world invasion” that’s “robbing & stripping” the “Euro-American” of “everything he’s got.” This is the Republican Party’s position today. Same position.youtu.beChristopher Hitchens VS White Nationalist :Part TWOYouTube video by Quartzceltic1 810943
Reposted by StephCBill Comeau 🇨🇦 @bill-comeau.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I hope Canadians understand that there are now and will be more foreign-based attempts to virally influence the Alberta separatism vote. Part of this effort will be to sow division within Canada. Non-Albertans attacking "Alberta(ns)" or Albertans attacking "Ottawa/Canada" is exactly what they want. 18244116
Reposted by StephCJW Mason @jwmason.bsky.social · 25/09/2026This is the master key to deciphering contemporary debates about free speech. www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2026/se... 3233941261
Reposted by StephCCharlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I have known Sean Casey for many years. He is an honourable MP. He deserves better than to lose his parliamentary position for opposing arm sales to Israel. Dear @mark-carney.bsky.social there is a genocide going on. You know that right? www.cbc.ca/news/politic...cbc.caLiberal MP says he was demoted for supporting NDP bill targeting arms export controls | CBC NewsCharlottetown MP Sean Casey says he was removed from his position as parliamentary secretary to the minister of veterans affairs because he voted against the government and supported an NDP private me... 29450146
Reposted by StephCSchooley @schooley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Go on. Keep proving the point of the documentary, fellas.apple.newsThe Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for 'Musk' (Exclusive) — The Hollywood ReporterThe Alex Gibney doc has received denials from YouTube, Meta, TikTok and X on running the trailer. Its U.S. distributor is appealing. 763616944
Reposted by StephCSocial Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 25/09/2026The U.S. seems to be betting that Carney won’t deliver quickly enough and that Canada will eventually sing a different tune. They may be underestimating just how stubborn, patient, and quietly determined Canadians can be. #dignity #sovereignty 2257
Reposted by StephCCharlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The PM's statement that Canada is mapping out scenarios for US military violence is a game changer. There is no pretending that things will somehow go back to normal as long as the White House believes it can threaten violence against neighbours. charlieangus.substack.com/p/a-reminder...charlieangus.substack.comA REMINDER OF WHAT IS AT STAKERecent polls show that as many as 72% of Canadians believe that a military invasion from the United States is a real possibility. 72782261
Reposted by StephCAlex Gibney @alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The trailer for my new film, "Musk," has just been released. 7935561355
Reposted by StephCDaniel Loxton 🇨🇦 @danielloxton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The young people I know have a very bleak outlook on the future, concentrating on climate, geopolitical chaos, billionaires, and the ever worsening enshittification of tech. Things that bring them joy: friends, good food, walks outdoors, music, creative projects—all local things within their control 1152
Reposted by StephCThomas Seal @twseal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026"“Starlink, we will diversify away from, no question," Mr. Carney said" 3658
Reposted by StephCFionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 23/09/2026How utterly absurd! And why would the USA Gov seek to prevent users choosing to prevent algorithms pushing what they see? Only because it WANTS to be able to push unwanted posts down users throats….just like Musk and Meta. 12813
Reposted by StephCEric Blair @protecttruth.bsky.social · 23/09/2026History shows us that propaganda works, and alas, in modern times people who care about democracy have denied propaganda works, while autocrats and oligarchs are happy to spend billions and billions on media and platforms for propaganda. 1258
Reposted by StephCBill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 22/09/2026“So here’s what Democrats should offer: Stop the data centers. Make AI safe. Protect your health care. Fix the rotten Supreme Court. Get us out of the Middle East. Renew our friendship with Canada. Hold the oligarchs accountable. Release the Epstein files.” www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-...thebulwark.comWhat Dems Should Do With 54 Senate SeatsAn eight-point agenda for turning a Senate majority into a mandate for action. 66703169
Reposted by StephCWill Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The president of the United States standing in front of the world and saying "To the victor belong the spoils" is just beyond comprehension. The fool is going to end the world unless we end his tyrannical reign first 1550584
Reposted by StephCJake Broe @realjakebroe.bsky.social · 22/09/2026George Orwell's Oceania, Eurasia, and Eastasia Cartoon by Guy Venables 11332671197
Reposted by StephCconifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026A 250-foot monument to one man. Drones inside. Ammunition in storage. Now ask yourself what it’s actually for. There’s a rule I learned back when I was writing ads for my business over a three-decade period: Nobody ever tells you the truth in the headline. 18345104
Reposted by StephCFionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 22/09/2026“The review team concluded that there was a “credible specific risk of harm to others”. OpenAI’s reviewers recommended a referral to the police, but its leadership rejected the recommendation,” www.ft.com/content/30d2...ft.comOpenAI sued by Canadian province over role in mass shootingBritish Columbia claims the ChatGPT maker failed to act after attacker’s account was flagged 1166
Reposted by StephCJohn Hodson @mgcroadster.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Meta should go in the bin as X... 11910
Reposted by StephCCult MTL @cultmtl.com · 21/09/2026Privacy concerns prompt calls to ban smartglasses in Canadacultmtl.comPrivacy concerns prompt calls to ban smartglasses in CanadaConcerns over privacy have led to calls to ban smartglasses in public places in Canada. 1042581718
Reposted by StephCMatthew Sheffield @matthew.flux.community · 21/09/2026Tragic: Former Fox News producer unalives herself after being unable to get justice against accused rapist, ex-Fox anchor Ed Henry and the network. RIP Jennifer Eckhart.dailymail.comFormer Fox News producer Jennifer Eckhart dies by suicide at 36Jennifer Eckhart, 36, was found at her home in Hobe Sound, Florida, on Saturday, with TMZ subsequently reporting that she had taken her own life. 2542208966
Reposted by StephCRaider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Most Germans weren't Nazis They stayed quiet to keep their jobs, their safety, and their comfortable lives. That silence was the oxygen fascism needed to take root. By the time the horrors were undeniable, the trap had already snapped shut, and resistance meant certain death. 36780338
Reposted by StephCCharlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 21/09/2026MAPLE MAGA leader Pierre Poilievre is lacing up his skates for team Trump. He has been MIA since the threats started. His MPs accuse Canadians of "anti-American hissy fits". Now he's determined to stop us building alliances with our European allies. Piss off. globalnews.ca/news/1206650...globalnews.caPoilievre says Canada will never be ’28th state’ of EU at Ontario rally - National | Globalnews.caThe Opposition leader says Canada already has a free trade agreement with Europe and close defence ties with the continent through NATO, but he doesn’t support European laws. 5332691
Reposted by StephCPaul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Walter Cronkite: After liberating execution camps… Germans (who cried) they didn’t know…were as as guilty as Nazis…because they applauded when Hitler shut down (media) and said, ‘We don’t need to know. We trust our government...’ It’s our duty to know. 242215889
Reposted by StephCScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Robert Kagan understands Trump and his ways. His efforts to take Greenland from its people will continue. 04228
Reposted by StephCOriel @oriel449.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Yep. Everyone handwaved away Putin's demands for a sphere of influence in the former Soviet republics back in 2008 and look how that turned out. Trump and the GOP agrees with Putin and Xi of a world of great powers and vassals states. 031
Reposted by StephCThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 19/09/2026A cancer vaccine succeeded in a clinical trial in preventing the recurrence of melanoma, a result experts say is a breakthrough for mRNA-based treatments. Trials for lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and other diseases' vaccines are also underway. washingtonpost.comA melanoma vaccine was hailed as a breakthrough. Which cancers are next?Trials investigating mRNA vaccines for lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and other diseases are already underway. 151115384
Reposted by StephCSocial Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 18/09/2026For too long, Canadians and Europeans been naive & complacent to entrust our democratic spaces to social networks controlled by American CEOs & Chinese corporations that have little stake in protecting democry. So glad to finally see a Canadian leader adressing #digitalimperialism. 326977
Reposted by StephCMorgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 19/09/2026OBAMA: “Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the WH press corps. You’re laughing but this is what’s happening. It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent right now would have tolerated a behavior like that from me.” www.reddit.com/r/antitrump/s/prMwdS…reddit.comFrom the antitrump community on Reddit: OBAMA: “Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the WH press corps. You’re laughing but this is what’s happening. It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent right now would have tolerated a behavior like that from me.”Posted by MJFrozen - 1 vote and 0 comments 15488162
Reposted by StephCSister of Wendy #AbolishICE 🐸 @sisterswendy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Print & MSM sanewashed, whitewashed and bathed that orange grifting POS in a golden untouchable light from the very beginning while simultaneously tearing down any Democrat that got in his way. They created the monster that is taking them down. #VoteBlue #SheShed 25026
Reposted by StephCEdge O. Erin @edgeoerin.com · 19/09/2026"Terminate the Canada–Israel Free Trade Agreement." Canada should not have a free trade agreement with a land-stealing nation that commits apartheid, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and genocide with impunity. Please sign the petition. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...ourcommons.caPetition e-7694 - Petitions 15027
Reposted by StephCJorj, Interim DEITY🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦💪🏽 @just-jorj.bsky.social · 19/09/2026www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comPhotos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacksA wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News. 0159
Reposted by StephCTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 18/09/2026(2/2) The president of the United States says things that are not only false and cruel but which only Russians could have instructed him to say, since there is no way he could have thought of them himself, and since they depend on knowledge that he does not have. 281528408
Reposted by StephCGA @gulliaz.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Love this meme.❤️ Hope you love it as much is as I Do. 03812
Reposted by StephCVoteVets @votevets.org · 18/09/2026Leader Jeffries just dropped a stat that will make your jaw drop: more generals have been purged in the last 20 months than have left the military in the 160 years since the CIVIL WAR, and it's all thanks to Pete Hegseth. Hegseth is the architect of this Iran War, and its failure will be his legacy. 33434245
Reposted by StephCTyler King @tyleraking.com · 17/09/2026“A senior executive at Microsoft said A.I. systems built on the work of others will be seen as ‘an astonishing theft of unprecedented proportions’ and possibly the greatest robbery of labor in human history, according to court documents unredacted Thursday in an ongoing Manhattan lawsuit.”orlandosentinel.comDocs in A.I. copyright suit reveal startling admission by Microsoft exec over ‘astonishing theft’The admission appeared in a newly unredacted filing in the landmark copyright infringement legal battle playing out between newspapers like the Orlando Sentinel and tech companies Microsoft and OpenAI... 9555462160
Reposted by StephCNicolas Hénin @nicolashenin.net · 17/09/2026Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy! 180140446462
Reposted by StephCIan Johnson @mrianjohnson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Mark Carney to EU: "I'm not proposing to become a great power rival only with better manners. We do not seek power to dominate others. We are pursuing resilience so no one can imperil our sovereignty, threaten our territorial integrity, or undermine our freedoms, our democracies, our rule of law." 27725
Reposted by StephCGizmodo @gizmodo.com · 16/09/2026Microsoft AI Chief Says the Way Anthropic Trains Claude Could Upend Society gizmodo.com/microsoft-ai-chief-says…gizmodo.comMicrosoft AI Chief Says the Way Anthropic Trains Claude Could Upend SocietyAnthropic believes Claude can be conscious and it teaches the model to believe that too, Mustafa Suleyman argues. 062
