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Valley of the Ghosts

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In 1895, in the remote West Kootenays of British Columbia, a narrow gauge railway was built to reach the richest silver mines in the world. By 1910 exploitation would destroy everything, a resonate story we can still learn from. Click pics, read ALTs.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 14h
"Among the first to appear before the judge was Angel, a 13-year-old. He had no attorney. “Would you like to request voluntary departure, or should I issue a removal order?” the judge asked “I don’t know,” Angel said, bursting into tears: “I have no one. I have nothing.” www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/p...
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Inside the Texas courtroom where toddlers face immigration judges | CNN Politics
Migrant children as young as 2 are showing up at immigration courts nationwide, many without attorneys, to try make their case to stay in the US and avoid deportation.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 11h
Putin is burning books in Ukraine. The intent is genocide, the complete destruction of Ukrainian culture and the Ukrainian people so no other former Soviet republic will ever consider democracy again. It gets worse: enforced starvation in Oleshky, and mass murders from Bucha to Mariupol.
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Incinerated novels and destroyed warehouses: Russia’s war on Ukrainian books
A Ukrainian publishing boom sparked by the 2022 invasion is now under threat from the force and frequency of Russian attacks
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 12h
The russian terror campaign against Ukraine continues. Kyiv's North Bridge during daytime. War crimes against civilian targets every day.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 12h
Canadians are very aware of what the US Administration is trying to do to Canada. And Greenland. And Venezuela and Brazil. And Cuba. And Europe.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 12h
Anne Applebaum on the corruption of Trump's unelected and untrained envoys, and the damage to us all: "The Russian president has reason to believe that he has bought off Trump and his envoys with flattery, fake talk of “peace” and business deals. He repeatedly stops Americans from helping Ukraine."
anneapplebaum.substack.com
Who is American foreign policy for?
Definitely not Americans
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 13h
Dean Blundell examines Kushner and corruption at the highest unelected and unappointed levels, and how the US and other countries can hopefully return to the rule of law. "Someone is afraid of Nuremberg 2.0."
deanblundell.substack.com
Jared Kushner's Denial Explained: What He Said, What He Left Out, and Why He's Terrified
His fund owns the biggest stake in an Israeli giant tied to the arms industry. He calls it Vanguard. Here's the truth. Jared Kushner is an arms dealing, insider trading, future defendant of Nuremberg.
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🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 17h
Impressive cockpit footage from a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 shows the fighter shooting down a Russian jet-powered drone with an R-60M air-to-air missile.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 17h
"Saddam Insane"
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 17h
A very enlightening Der Speigal piece with Timothy Garton Ash, discussing the rise of populism, the appeal of emotions, and the damage being done to democracies. Largely focussed on Germany's experience with the AfD, the lessons and ideas apply everywhere the political centre needs to fight back.
timothygartonash.substack.com
History, Germany, populism and global polycrisis
My wide-ranging interview with Der Spiegel
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rudy.ca @rudydotca.bsky.social · 19h
great thread about an iconic Canadian airplane, lots of surprising details and fabulous pictures our family lived near Martin Grove and Richview Side Road (now Eglinton Ave) in those years, and i recall often seeing that distinctive delta wing shape flying back and forth to Malton
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 19h
Excellent podcast interview with Anne Applebaum on the massive changes in US foreign policy by the Trump administration, the incompetence of US negotiations around Ukraine, russian influence campaigns, and the negative impacts on Americans and democracies everywhere.
thelonggame.substack.com
Anne Applebaum on the Grifters and Ideologues Reshaping US Foreign Policy
Anne Applebaum’s new cover story for The Atlantic examines the private interests utilizing American power for personal gain
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
An essential part of Canadian culture revolves around the canoe. First created by our First Nations, the canoe was the essential method of transportation in a country of lakes and rivers. The early fur trade completely relied on it. Bill Mason, a Canadian icon, expressed it well in his NFB films.
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Song of the Paddle
This documentary features outdoorsman Bill Mason and his family as they camp and canoe in the wilderness. The film fosters an appreciation for the art of canoeing while …
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
When you start a trade war with Canada, breaking your own signed CUSMA agreement btw, and then start actively trying to influence Canadian politics, you can expect to be severely mocked. We're just getting warmed up.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
So what's in the bag? Is it... (a) a portable printer and charger; (b) the nuclear football; (c) an emergency supply of diapers; (d) spare private school girl outfits; (e) uncomfortable laughter of millions. #TravelWithNatalie
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
When Putin finally loses his 3-Day War, this one is going on the highlight reel... A problem develops as russians transport an Mi-2 helicopter in Krasnodar-Krai. Source: numerous feeds on the other place.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Dean Blundell on US foreign influence in Alberta and Quebec, and the ongoing CSIS and RCMP investigations. It does not look good. @deanblundell.bsky.social
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BOMBSHELL: MAGA's Plan to Break Up Canada Just Got Exposed in Alberta and Quebec
MAGA operatives flew into Calgary to help break Canada. The separatists said thanks and asked what else they could sell as CSIS opens investigations into the Trump Regime/treasonous Canadians.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Maybe there's still some hope for the rolling disaster of coral bleaching around the world from rising ocean temperatures.
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The Real EmersonFan @therealemersonfan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Brian O @proudcanadaveteran.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Baltics continue preparing for a russian attack. A great piece in The Atlantic by Isaac Stanley-Becker.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A transition has happened. From a shared reliable public media that our population looked to and relied on daily, to a frenetic social media source that algorithms quickly spin to the next thing. Let's bring back newspapers and evening TV broadcasts. They gave us time to absorb and reflect.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
An awesome photograph that will last for generations. Thanks for sharing, Steve! I always thought you were taller. Part of a discussion on how to preserve images and comments for a useful history in a digital age. Without some kind of assured copy renewal, even photo negs will disappear.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
If America actually survives the next two elections, there is a serious re-think needed on how the US Constitution and Congress actually works. Being 250 also brings weaknesses from being 250.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Without doubt this is along the russian 'land bridge' to Crimea. Ukraine's middle distance strikes on russian logistics is working, starving the russian military on the southern frontline and in Crimea. FU Putin. Slava Ukraini!
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Farming in Ukraine. Putin must be held responsible.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
If anyone on the planet trusted Hegseth, maybe now is the time to reconsider. He has proven to be the most inexperienced and unworthy Secretary of Defence, er 'War' whatever, in the history of America.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Canada continues to diversify trade relations away from the US during an ongoing Trump economic attack. There is no benefit the the US in all this. Only Putin wins, and Putin seems to be in control of the White House.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It's time to close the skies over Western Ukraine. A No-Fly-Zone for anything russian, enforced by European and Allied air defence assets, both aircraft and ground. Europe clearly needs a defence buffer, and it would relieve Ukrainian assets to help defend eastern regions.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Donald Trump wants a lot of things in this life. Greenland. A third term. A ballroom with his name on it. To hide from the Epstein Files and all the raping. Canada as the 51st state. But nothing, and I mean nothing, burns a hole in that man’s tiny shrivelled heart quite like the Nobel Peace Prize."
deanblundell.substack.com
BREAKING: Canada’s Mark Carney Favoured To Win The Nobel Peace Prize.
Can. You. IMAGINE?? LOL.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In the middle of all the world's nonsense, the are people trying to help people survive and flourish. WFP is there. Never forget the Trump administration cancelled funding for both domestic and foreign food programs.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Only sharing this because it will certainly mightily annoy the US Junior-in-chief and Putin-sycophant Trump. Trolls beget trolls.
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BREAKING: Canada’s Mark Carney Favoured To Win The Nobel Peace Prize.
Can. You. IMAGINE?? LOL.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Joan Jett rocks. So give us an actual freaking link. Dough heads. youtu.be/bpNw7jYkbVc
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Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - I Hate Myself For Loving You (Official Video)
YouTube video by JoanJettVEVO
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"We're on a mission from God." youtu.be/Mz9F_YmD6MU
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We're On A Mission From God
YouTube video by Michael Kirkpatrick
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Liar-in-chief is always lying. Why would anyone even listen to him now. He broke his own signed trade agreement with Canada, undermines allies everywhere, and very strangely supports Putin in foreign policy. Is America in control, or is Putin?
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
America is not OK.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
To all our American friends: check your voter registration, and help bring everyone you know to the midterm vote on November 3. Help make sure they also check their voter registrations. This is democracy in action in an existential election.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Government should be about caring for all the people, and not just about caring for the tiny US elite who are clearly doing much better than just fine.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Mark Chadbourn on Hegseth, and Putin couldn't be happier with Hegseth: "US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s military reset speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico was by turns ridiculous, insane and chilling. The Trump Administration now seems to see the biggest threat coming from its own people."
chadbourn.substack.com
The War At Home
The Pentagon identifies a new enemy…in America
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Canada continues to rapidly diversify trade partners as the Trump administration continues attacks on Canada's sovereignty and economy. Canada did not start this, and Trump broke his own "best ever" CUSMA trade agreement. The US doesn't benefit in fracturing US alliances. Only Putin does.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A long time ago (1977) in a galaxy far far away, James Burke and the BBC produced a science and education TV series called 'Connections' that still deserves viewing. In an age when science and history and facts are frequently ignored for politics, great programming like this is worth revisiting.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan, doesn't seem to have a Bluesky account. So here's his post from the other place. "@PremierScottMoe Saskatchewan’s potash is a Canadian strength, and as production continues to grow, efficient and reliable port capacity means more jobs in Saskatchewan..."
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
1977. James Burke and one of the greatest examples of timing in TV history. And we get to watch Voyager 2 launch again! Voyager 2 is still transmitting today.
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NASA Squeezes Another Year of Science Out of Voyager 2
Through a clever engineering hack called the "Big Bang," NASA engineers have saved precious electrical power aboard Voyager 2, keeping its science instruments alive nearly 50 years after launch.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Everything the US administration is doing right now seems to be intent on creating rifts within NATO. From starting trade wars with Canada and other allies, to excluding NATO members from NATO meetings, only Putin benefits here. The US Administration appears to be under the control of the Kremlin.
politico.com
Pentagon excludes key allies from NATO meeting
Some of Europe’s biggest defense spenders — and U.S. allies — were not invited to a Pentagon-led meeting to discuss the alliance.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Liar-in-chief lies. Why anyone even listens to the grifter and russian asset anymore is beyond me. Make sure your voter registration is intact, and that of everyone you know. Vote the entire Trump horde out on November 3, and bring all your friends. This is an existential US election.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The US is apparently now run by the Kremlin. Only Putin wins. "The Trump administration is excluding several major allies from a gathering of NATO members next month — after previous threats to deploy a “naughty and nice list” against governments that have run afoul of the president’s priorities."
politico.com
Pentagon excludes key allies from NATO meeting
Some of Europe’s biggest defense spenders — and U.S. allies — were not invited to a Pentagon-led meeting to discuss the alliance.
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The USA's new General Ripper, ever intent on protecting his precious bodily fluids, takes the stage. LOL. Stanley Kubrick's 'Dr. Strangelove' (1964) is always worth another watch, and the incomparable Peter Sellers even plays three parts. So here it is: archive.org/details/dr-s...
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Dr Strangelove, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Stanley Kubrick’s painfully funny take on Cold War anxiety is one of the fiercest satires of human folly ever to come out of Hollywood. The matchless shape-shifter Peter Sellers plays three wildly dif...
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Signs of serious GOP trouble: "Donald Trump is going to Alabama to campaign." You know Republicans are in trouble when these two very smart women rip into the Schmitt Senate disaster, the most embarrassing failed Senate political attack in history. And then they roll from there.
jojofromjerz.substack.com
SENATE SHITSHOW!
BFD Live
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
So who's been buying the .si domain names? "With this family, the stupid thing is almost never just the stupid thing. Somewhere behind the curtain, a cash register is usually ringing. Using the powers of the presidency to create a market that your inner circle has already cornered isn’t a quirk."
deanblundell.substack.com
BREAKING: Trump Renamed “AI” To “SI” to Rob You Blind
The executive order wasn't policy. It was a sales pitch for domains somebody already owned.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
An ambitious narcissist megalomaniacal right-wing Christian nationalist fanatic with a drinking problem and a history of erratic and reckless behavior who hates rules of engagement in charge of the most powerful military in the history of the world. What could go wrong? bsky.app/profile/atru...
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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Grift and self-enrichment will be close seconds.
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