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@realjakebroe.bsky.social The world is learning that the US cannot be trusted and that a military that relies on US technology has an embedded weakness that the US can (and will) exploit. The EU has observed how Starlink gets turned off by the US/Musk, and they have an answer: youtu.be/0WN4FJE_Sh8

One clear lesson: no nation should build into its military defense any reliance on the US for mission-critical functions. It is essential that nations not depend on the US for military defense. "Untrustworthy ally" doesn't touch it. The US has effectively joined Russia in seeking to defeat Ukraine.

Being a US ally is a high-risk proposition. Not only does the US not honor its commitments to its allies (and, to be fair, also to its citizens), but it is also apt to attack you and/or betray you to your enemies.

Check out Popular Information's tool that reveals who's behind campaign ads by showing who the "Paid For By" really is. popular.info/p/this-tool-...

A couple of phrases that should be much more rarely used: "saying the quiet part out loud" Following the podcast intro: "Let's get into it."

The Maine Supreme Court unanimously got this right: Courts don’t have to ignore documented psychological harm, medical neglect or coercion simply because religion is involved. Faith deserves no special exemption from protecting a child’s well-being.

Wow! The US *does* have a significant population that is hostile to Canada. More power to Mark Carney.

Blue beans!! I must try them. leisureguy.ca/2026/09/02/b...

A surprising number of Americans would like to have free healthcare, but not if other people also get it.

@hcrichardson.bsky.social New name for Mar-a-Lago: Mar-Epstein.

@davidfrum.bsky.social When I saw your recent article in The Atlantic, I was struck by the background of the lead photo. The background just *screams* "Insecurity!"

I just updated the recipe for my high-antioxidant breakfast pudding. Quick and easy to make. leisureguy.ca/2022/08/31/c...

Summer is salad time, and I made one that both covers the nutritional bases and is tasty. Based on a NY Times recipe, but going beyond. leisureguy.ca/2026/07/01/b...

Fascinating interview (@caolanrob.bsky.social interviewed by @realjakebroe.bsky.social ) on the situation in Ukraine's war against the Russian invasion. youtu.be/5tuvNo-oAoA

Nova artikolo pri Volapuko en uea.facila uea.facila.org/artikoloj/ho...

In other administrations, wouldn't the responsibility for maintaining the reflecting pool be handled by a manager within the National Park Service and not involve the President at all? Doesn't the President normally have more important tasks? Like running the country, keeping the US at peace, etc.

I like the new Visa card image, available on Visa cards from Monobank in Ukraine. leisureguy.ca/2026/06/19/v...

Extremely interesting analysis of the future of energy industries — somewhat Canada-focused, but global in scope. youtu.be/czycTkAYPZ0?

Good analysis of political enshittification. youtu.be/YMjK-9doqjk

Exceptionally interesting and clear-eyed analysis of the situation in Russia and how it came about. youtu.be/8wAXdDNe7E4

Katie Phang seems to have Todd Blanche cornered. Terrific video. youtu.be/VEhwSjxrt1c

@royalsociety.org I read that the Royal Society has Elon Musk as a Fellow. I had had enormous respect for the Society, but seeing it so swayed by wealth reduces that respect; learning that you hide comments on your diminished stands wipes out any remaining respect. Can you still feel any shame?

Toyota boss expressed a "fear" of a rapid switch to electric cars that would leave buyers of petrol and diesel vehicles behind" well yes, did Apple hold back the iPhone fearing dial phone users would be left behind? no.

@solidarity.social Interesting direction Google has chosen, and another reason I like Kagi. leisureguy.ca/2026/06/06/g...

Great news. leisureguy.ca/2026/05/28/a...

Historical context for Esperanto: youtu.be/S8kV18UQRG8

After a year of studying Esperanto, I learned a lot and can carry on a rudimentary conversation but now realize how much more it offers (its literature, for example) and how much more I can learn — and how much deeper and more interesting it is than I realized. leisureguy.ca/2026/05/15/e...

Borderless #Esperanto language remembers UK roots www.bbc.com/news/article... via @bbcnews-uk-rss.bsky.social #langsky

Probably the quickest way to move to Canada is as a new hire; Physicians, Academics, Professionals, Artists and Trades of all genders and faiths (or lack thereof) welcome; NO MORONS, please.

Good message for Canadians: youtu.be/uk2TZwkhi4E

Anonymous Hero Donates Hospital 200 Human Kidneys

@mjcoren.bsky.social Just read your very interesting (and, to me, convincing) article on upgrading from Kindle to Kobo for a less exploiative and controlling ebook reader. I have turned heavily toward free ebooks, and I wish you had mentioned StandardEbooks.org as a good source.

New session of Esperanto courses, from beginner to advanced: www.reddit.com/r/learnesper...

A powerful, thoughtful statement on the White House effort to reduce the war to memes. youtu.be/G-9ieV6m494

A superb read. Never understood the media saying that if they report the truth or report in a way he'll consider 'unfavorable', their access will be cut off. It works both ways. A man addicted to constant media attention/PR is going to deny access to the very people who give him what he craves?

More and more, we see why all of Trump's companies failed and went bankrupt, including even a casino. And now he's working his magic on the US, which seems headed for failure and bankruptcy.

Our government keeps telling us America can't afford universal health care or expanding Medicare for ALL. There's a reason for that.🗽

What I've learned about learning a language. medium.com/age-of-aware...

Documentary (1 hr 20 min) on Michael Greger's book "How Not to Die." youtu.be/R2mevFTWsTM

A powerful interview with the president of the company that brought the lawsuit against the Trump tariffs, a lawsuit that the company just won in the Supreme Court. That interview starts at 4:50. The whole video is worth watching (e.g., the testimony of the former ICE lawyer). youtu.be/JBj4SlcfkP8

It's known that exercise reduces the risk of Alaheimers', and now the likely mechanism has been identified. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

Pretti died after asking a woman he was with if she was OK. Good died after telling the man who killed her that she wasn’t mad at him.

Nobody in America is safe. If Trump’s secret police force will execute a government employed VA nurse on camera for us all to see and then lie about it, then they won’t hesitate to kill you next and lie about you. This is fascism. They are Nazis.

People pin their hopes on the November midterms. Those now in power know that the midterms are their greatest threat. Maybe the current deployment of Trump's armed troops is a rehearsal for November. These goons, loyal to Trump, so far have immunity. Their number is likely to grow.

It's telling that, after shooting Alex Pretti, the federal agents fled the scene. This is totally unlike law enforcement behavior but typical of gang behavior. The Federal government is sending armed gangs into cities who shoot down civilians with impunity. America has now turned the corner.

@newrepublic.com The first two video clips in this article are the same clip: newrepublic.com/post/205478/...

Yet another winter soup, this one with kumquats and a purple theme. leisureguy.ca/2026/01/14/w...