Ex Sr. Editor TOStar&Globe/Living every day for that rich ambiguity and uncertainty. And, of course, the margaritas!/Also on BSky & Threads

Toronto, Ontario
Joined June 2012
"Social media sites (should) regularly circulate reminders about the strategies used to spread misinformation. Ahead of events such as elections, policymakers could highlight techniques to help citizens identify when facts are being twisted or embellished" theglobeandmail.com/arts/boo…
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In his concession speech, NDP Leader David Eby said that he called to congratulate the Conservatives leader. Eby took responsibility for the NDP’s defeat. And he announced that he is stepping down as leader. In sharp contrast to the USA, this is how democracy works in Canada.
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"White House’s Melania ceasefire credit under fire as Pope's role comes to light" msn.com/en-nz/news/other/whi… and from 8 days ago...."Recovering from lung surgery, Pope Leo urges Putin to agree to ceasefire in Russian-held Ukraine city" msn.com/en-us/news/other/rec…
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NEW: An order of New York nuns founded in 1817 has rebuked the bishops who laid hands on President Trump 12 days before the midterms. “Images carry messages,” the Sisters of Charity wrote. “Silence carries messages, too.” The nuns have a powerful ally in Pope Leo XIV, who has put women at the center of his leadership. They now run three Vatican dicasteries, a larger share than in Trump’s cabinet. thelettersfromleo.com/p/new-…
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NB: Pope Leo XIV called Putin and Zelenskyy from the hospital to get the ceasefire done a week ago.
Exclusive Senior Advisor to First Lady Melania Trump Marc Beckman: "Yesterday she single-handedly brokered a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine"
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MAGA Brad Ford will absolutely destroy our programs, water, daycares, and there will be massive cuts and job losses for City workers. Toronto can't take thousands of people losing their jobs because of a greedy fascist Heritage taker, just like Doug Ford. Vote Olivia Chow
Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford has a slew of questionable supporters, including the CEO of Shopify, and the founder of Rebel News. @DesmondCole explains that Bradford’s endorsements shows his proximity to anti-democratic, right-wing rhetoric.
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David Eby’s legacy will be defined for years for this absolutely idiotic decision to call such an unnecessary election followed by a terrible performance of a campaign. #cdnpoli #bcpoli #bc26
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Conservatives now governing in 7 provinces and one territory. On the rise in Quebec. And yet at the federal level they're flat on their back.
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GOLDEN START TO THE SEASON Canadian women win relay gold to start the short track speed skating season. What a great vibe at Pacific Coliseum. A crowd of 3,492 took in the action in Vancouver tonight. Back for the conclusion tomorrow. Good night sports fans.
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Man really is as dumb as a bowl of mashed potatoes!
Incredible since I was assured repeatedly on TV that Antifa doesn’t exist. 🤔
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This is actually a condescending view of working-class people. I grew up in a working-class immigrant family and we ate at Red Lobster and The Cheesecake Factory for "fancy nights out." But even we understood that the White House should not look like the inside of a Red Lobster. Working-class people are not culturally illiterate just because their experiences are shaped by their limited means.
Does Obama not understand that to most Americans the Cheesecake Factory is a very nice and fancy restaurant?
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We need to build up our city not tear it down. This guy doesn't understand the basics of how city budgets work. He is even worse on transporation. He would remove critical pieces of transportation. Infrastructure that would reduce mobility, increase congestion and blocking the box at intersections, forcing more cars onto crowded streets, inducing demand, concentrating traffic and making getting around even more difficult. He would further endanger pedestrian, motorists and cyclists alike.
You work hard for your money. City Hall should work just as hard to make every dollar count. On Monday, we can vote to make our city more affordable without settling for less. On October 26, vote for change.
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Avi Lewis: "We must reverse the privatization of our healthcare system immediately."
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Maybe this is crazy. But a woman who built herself up from being a homeless child to an accomplished physician, seems preferable to a man born into the privileges of private education and frequent international family vacations but never learned decency.
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While @tobi acolytes, who evidently believe @BradMBradford will save them from ever seeing homosexual “propaganda”, filled my mentions last night, our potential mayor was proudly posting about visiting a gay club in The Village.
“Brad Bradford will save us from virtue signalling” This man???
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Doug Ford is going to give all our data to an American company, isn’t he? Also, I’d like conservatives to defend this. I though it was only liberals who were going to force digital ID on citizens
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Toronto Star not endorsing Chow feels very unfair. Strange. Moreover it makes itself look rather irrelevant in a time when media is already losing influence to social media. thestar.com/opinion/editoria… via @torontostar
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