Dr Argue FT

Dr Argue FT

@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

PhD UofC (Public Policy). Policy/Sociology. Strategy, Economic, Political, Defence, Security, Community and Cooperation, Democracy vs Christian Fascism, #skpoli #cdnpoli

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Alan Stange
@alanstange.bsky.social

For the love of God, can the Canadian media please stop reporting Dear Leader’s optimistic pronouncements about “deals”? Who believes what he tells his base? Who believes a campaign promise that will evaporate in a week? Such a waste of time analyzing POTUS’s words. 🙄 www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

cbc.caCanada-U.S. trade talks intensifying but wide gap remains, sources say | CBC NewsWith the U.S.-Canada trade war dominating the final days of the U.S. midterm campaign, trade discussions between the two countries have intensified. But sources tell CBC News and Radio-Canada that doe...

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FDG
@f-g19.bsky.social

Replying to @ruthmkb.bsky.social

I don’t know what is happening in Saskatchewan, but I’m here for it and the NDP momentum grows!

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@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

The why is simple in Saskatchewan. The SaskParty has been in government for close to 20 yrs. They have done so by leveraging their rural con. base vs urban voters. However this base is urbanizing and relatively shrinking. In 2007 67% residents resided in urban Sask. in 2026 82% of SK. is urban.

FDG@f-g19.bsky.social

I don’t know what is happening in Saskatchewan, but I’m here for it and the NDP momentum grows!

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@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

“Of course, some countries will still harbour visions of grandeur, having convinced themselves that hard power is enough to bend others to their will…But whatever those in Moscow or Washington tell themselves…There are no superpowers any longer.” apple.news/AXfWnA3gBRKe...

apple.newsOpinion: The age of superpowers is over — The Globe and MailThe U.S. and Russia’s failures to exert their will in Iran and Ukraine show the limits of their dominance, whether they realize it or not
Dr Argue FT
@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

“Statistics project” is not neutral. Stats aren’t gathered without intent for use of a certain kind. For example, your “milking the cow project” or your “build a jet drone project” is not done without intent.

The Guardian@theguardian.com

Anthropic’s Claude AI model accessed Georgia voter data in US

theguardian.comAnthropic’s Claude AI model accessed Georgia voter data in USLatest example of unauthorised behaviour shows AI model bypassed paywall to access data as part of statistics project * Business live – latest updates * Anthropic sued for allegedly using 274 Elvis songs to train AI models Anthropic’s Claude model accessed voter data in the US state of Georgia, the AI company has confirmed, in the latest example of unauthorised behaviour by the technology. The AI model managed to bypass a paywall to reach data that is publicly available but is typically accessible only after paying a fee. Claude accessed aggregate vote counts as part of a statistics project at Anthropic, which is preparing for a $1.5tn (£1.1tn) flotation. Continue reading...

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Alexander Clarkson
@aphclarkson.bsky.social

Sometimes democracy needs someone who does not forgive and forget

Rafa Sales Ross@rafiews.com

In his acceptance speech, Lula says he will work to regulate digital platforms in Brazil. “Digital crimes must be dealt with like real-life crimes.” This comes after Meta directly interfered with the Brazilian elections, favouring Flávio Bolsonaro.

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Alexander Clarkson
@aphclarkson.bsky.social

Baffled by how this debate on here spirals between "Brits must be morally punished" and "Britain will get special treatment because reasons". EU membership is a straightforward structural problem, not a moral one. If the Brits accept trade-offs they get in, if they won't they don't

Jonn Elledge@jonnelledge.bsky.social

Yes. I think there are very good reasons for Europe not to want Britain back in, and perhaps they will prevail. But many of the people who post about it On Here seems to think "the need for a morality play in which Britain is punished for its perfidy" is one of those reasons, and no, this is silly.

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Adam Schwarz
@adamjschwarz.bsky.social

Lula: "We had to overcome foreign interference through digital platforms, which we will have to regulate. A crime in the digital world must be treated the same as a crime in the real world. We cannot have monstrous companies earning millions... not paying taxes... wanting to steer elections."

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Acyn
@acyn.bsky.social

OBAMA: The big trade war he's starting now is with that well-known evil empire: Canada. These are the people who gave us maple syrup and Martin Short.

Dr Argue FT
@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

Canada is distancing itself at Lightspeed away from the chaos that the US has become.

Anonymous@youranoncentral.bsky.social

Canada is moving away from Elon Musk’s Starlink, committing roughly $5 billion to Telesat and expanding satellite partnerships with Europe, South Korea and Norway. Carney cited Ukraine’s Starshield restrictions as a warning against relying on one provider.

yacnews.comCanada moves to diversify away from Starlink with Telesat and partners in Europe, South Korea and NorwayCanada to reduce its reliance on Elon Musk’s Starlink, investing roughly $5 billion in Telesat’s satellite network and expanding cooperation with European, South Korean and Norwegian partners. Carney ...

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Anonymous
@youranoncentral.bsky.social

Canada is moving away from Elon Musk’s Starlink, committing roughly $5 billion to Telesat and expanding satellite partnerships with Europe, South Korea and Norway. Carney cited Ukraine’s Starshield restrictions as a warning against relying on one provider.

yacnews.comCanada moves to diversify away from Starlink with Telesat and partners in Europe, South Korea and NorwayCanada to reduce its reliance on Elon Musk’s Starlink, investing roughly $5 billion in Telesat’s satellite network and expanding cooperation with European, South Korean and Norwegian partners. Carney ...
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@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

“Canada’s greatest asset…is our population: well-educated…living in relatively clean, safe, diverse and peaceful communities. Such an urban, productive society…make it possible…to develop high-value products that can be competitively manufactured and profitably exported.” apple.news/AXZqZouX3RLu...

apple.newsCanada After America imagines a future where our prosperity can’t be held hostage — The Globe and MailIn new book, Harvard economists explain how Canada can distance itself from American dysfunction

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God
@thegodshow.com

It’s time to arrest Elon.

thegodshow.comDamn Elon For Betraying UkraineBurn in Hell, traitor.
Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social

BREAKING WSJ: Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of the military-grade version of Starlink that Ukraine relied on.

wsj.comExclusive | Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided UkraineThe SpaceX founder authorized the move and has been discussing Ukraine with Trump, but the president has denied ordering the restrictions.

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hotsciencenews
@hotsciencenews.bsky.social

A study of 461,682 Americans followed for 19 years found ultra-processed food overall was not linked to colorectal cancer, but one kind of it was

tech-paper.comA study of 461,682 Americans followed for 19 years found ultra-processed food overall was not linked to colorectal cancer, but one kind of it was - Tech paperUltra-processed food now makes up more than half of what American adults eat, and it has become the favorite villain of modern nutrition. Colorectal cancer, rising in younger adults, is often near the...

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Scott Robertson
@sarobertson.bsky.social

Doug Ford: "It's clear that Canada's relationship with the United States has changed permanently. No matter what happens in the midterms, no matter who sits in the White House, we're not going back to the way things were."

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Scott Robertson
@sarobertson.bsky.social

Tim Powers: "When you're alleging illegal voting in America by Canadians and you have the example of 11 people over 12 years — that couldn't even change the outcome of the dog catcher election. It's pathetic."

Dr Argue FT
@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

This is her only option. Otherwise, the fifth column that disposed of Jason Kenney will do the same to her. She has a stick at this point in that she signs off on UCP candidate nomination papers and she is Premier. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

cbc.caAlberta premier says UCP must be pro-Canada, separatists can 'join a different party' | CBC NewsPremier Danielle Smith says separatist UCP members should support the will of Albertans who voted to remain in Canada or leave the party. That desire was clear in the results of Monday’s referendum, s...
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@whatsthepointsk.bsky.social

Moe needs to get his shit together and quit looking to Alberta for direction. We need to move Saskatchewan forward on our own path! If Moe can’t do it he should step aside! As a Saskatchewanian I am sick and tired of Alberta this and Alberta that! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

cbc.caSask. premier says he'll work with Alberta to strengthen Canada in wake of referendum | CBC NewsMoe says he's looking forward to working with Albertans to create a stronger nation after 75 per cent voted to stay in Canada during Monday's referendum.

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Aaron Wherry
@aaronwherry.bsky.social

From Danielle Smith's address last night. At the risk of being pedantic, it seems worth noting that a) it wasn't a coalition and b) the confidence-and-supply agreement was only in place for two and a half years.

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Andrius Kubilius
@andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu

Nearly 90 years ago the failure of collective security in Europe, betrayal of Czechoslovakia in Munich, Molotov–Ribbentrop pact, Nazi terror, more than 40 years of communist dictatorship teaches us: If you don’t choose peace through strength - You will get war through weakness.