John Irving 🇨🇦
@greatwhiteshirt.bsky.social
Climate and environment, politics, geopolitics, social justice, progressive, based in Canada. Trying to figure out what the eff is going on.
"The European Union's overtures to Canada are a signal that Europe is ready to take off the boxing gloves when it comes to dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump, says a German member of the European Parliament."
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EU's offer to Canada is proof that Europe is ready to stand up to Trump, says lawmaker | CBC Radio
The European Union's overtures to Canada are a signal that Europe is ready to take off the boxing gloves when it comes to dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump, says a German member of the European...
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September 17, 2026 at 11:45 PM
"The European Union's overtures to Canada are a signal that Europe is ready to take off the boxing gloves when it comes to dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump, says a German member of the European Parliament."
www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...
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Trump says the US doesn’t need Canada. But it’s the source of key minerals for the military
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Trump says the US doesn’t need Canada. But it’s the source of key minerals for the military | Vince Beiser
Trump himself has acknowledged the US need for Canadian aluminum – and has largely exempted metals from tariffs
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September 17, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Trump says the US doesn’t need Canada. But it’s the source of key minerals for the military
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Microsoft exec called AI scraping the “largest theft of labor in human history”
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Microsoft exec called AI scraping the “largest theft of labor in human history”
Microsoft, OpenAI emails reveal fear of AI “doom loop” killing news orgs.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Microsoft exec called AI scraping the “largest theft of labor in human history”
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
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Shameless and lawless piracy is what this is:
Trump and Rubio allies are vying for control of Cuba’s assets if regime falls
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Trump and Rubio allies are vying for control of Cuba’s assets if regime falls
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Trump and Rubio allies are vying for control of Cuba’s assets if regime falls
Washington and Florida insiders are exploring lucrative deals for a post-communist Cuba crushed by ever-increasing US sanctions
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Shameless and lawless piracy is what this is:
Trump and Rubio allies are vying for control of Cuba’s assets if regime falls
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump and Rubio allies are vying for control of Cuba’s assets if regime falls
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
GAS STATIONS OUT OF DIESEL As Prices SPIKE
YouTube video by Breaking Points
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September 17, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Trump’s ‘absurd’ Canada war backfires as he proves Carney completely ‘rattled him’ | Scott Lucas
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLd4...
‘Man baby’ Trump just proved he’s ‘rattled’ by Canada refusing to back down | Scott Lucas
YouTube video by The Trump Report
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September 17, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Trump’s ‘absurd’ Canada war backfires as he proves Carney completely ‘rattled him’ | Scott Lucas
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLd4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLd4...
September 17, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Pennsylvania’s Measles Outbreak Is Enormous
The two latest deaths suggest that the true number of infections is much larger than reported.
www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/...
The two latest deaths suggest that the true number of infections is much larger than reported.
www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/...
Pennsylvania’s Measles Outbreak Is Enormous
The two latest deaths suggest that the true number of infections is much larger than reported.
www.theatlantic.com
September 17, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Pennsylvania’s Measles Outbreak Is Enormous
The two latest deaths suggest that the true number of infections is much larger than reported.
www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/...
The two latest deaths suggest that the true number of infections is much larger than reported.
www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/...
UN mission finds grounds to believe U.S. committed war crimes in strikes on Iranian school, sports centre
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UN fact-finding mission finds grounds to believe U.S. committed war crimes in 2 strikes on Iran | CBC News
A United Nations fact-finding mission on Iran said on Thursday it had reasonable grounds to believe the United States was behind two military strikes on a school and sports facility in Iran in Februa...
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September 17, 2026 at 1:42 PM
UN mission finds grounds to believe U.S. committed war crimes in strikes on Iranian school, sports centre
www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...
www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...
The rest of the world should collaborate and impose punishing counter-tariffs on the USA until they relent and stop acting like an irrational and petulant toddler.
Sufficient levels of pain may be the only remedy. Conceding to bullies never works. We have strength in numbers by a wide margin.
Sufficient levels of pain may be the only remedy. Conceding to bullies never works. We have strength in numbers by a wide margin.
September 17, 2026 at 1:26 PM
The rest of the world should collaborate and impose punishing counter-tariffs on the USA until they relent and stop acting like an irrational and petulant toddler.
Sufficient levels of pain may be the only remedy. Conceding to bullies never works. We have strength in numbers by a wide margin.
Sufficient levels of pain may be the only remedy. Conceding to bullies never works. We have strength in numbers by a wide margin.
Mark Carney calls for ‘deep cooperation’ between Canada and EU in Strasbourg address
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Mark Carney calls for ‘deep cooperation’ between Canada and EU in Strasbourg address
Polling shows overwhelming majority of Canadians support closer ties with Europe, says prime minister
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Mark Carney calls for ‘deep cooperation’ between Canada and EU in Strasbourg address
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
Hasan Piker says America is worse than al-Qaeda "pound for pound"
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September 17, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Trump threatens to impose ‘serious tariffs’ on Europe if Canada joins EU as associate member
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Trump threatens to impose ‘serious tariffs’ on Europe if Canada joins EU as associate member
The president's threat comes as Canada seeks closer ties with Europe amid its deteriorating relationship with Washington.
www.politico.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Trump threatens to impose ‘serious tariffs’ on Europe if Canada joins EU as associate member
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
Trump Says Allowing Canada to Become Associate Member of EU Could Be ‘Hostile Act’
The president threatened to either cut off trade or impose more tariffs on European countries
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The president threatened to either cut off trade or impose more tariffs on European countries
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Trump Says Allowing Canada to Become Associate Member of EU Could Be ‘Hostile Act’
The president threatened to either cut off trade or impose more tariffs on European countries.
www.wsj.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Trump Says Allowing Canada to Become Associate Member of EU Could Be ‘Hostile Act’
The president threatened to either cut off trade or impose more tariffs on European countries
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
The president threatened to either cut off trade or impose more tariffs on European countries
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
And... here it is:
NEW: Trump Demands the Fed ‘LOWER THE INTEREST RATES’ In Angry Post Following Hike
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NEW: Trump Demands the Fed ‘LOWER THE INTEREST RATES’ In Angry Post Following Hike
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NEW: Trump Demands the Fed ‘LOWER THE INTEREST RATES’ In Angry Post Following Hike
President Donald Trump posted on Wednesday afternoon, as he was widely expected to do, fuming about the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates.
www.mediaite.com
September 16, 2026 at 9:19 PM
And... here it is:
NEW: Trump Demands the Fed ‘LOWER THE INTEREST RATES’ In Angry Post Following Hike
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NEW: Trump Demands the Fed ‘LOWER THE INTEREST RATES’ In Angry Post Following Hike
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Hackers Stole Flock’s Camera Software, Revealing How the Company Tracks Cars and People
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Hackers Stole Flock’s Camera Software, Revealing How the Company Tracks Cars and People
While people around the U.S. are tearing down Flock cameras, one group of hackers went a step further: extracting the camera's software too.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Hackers Stole Flock’s Camera Software, Revealing How the Company Tracks Cars and People
www.404media.co/hackers-stol...
www.404media.co/hackers-stol...
Innocent children's lives are being put at risk:
18-year-old dies of measles in PA from severe neurological complication
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18-year-old dies of measles in PA from severe neurological complication
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18-year-old dies of measles in PA from severe neurological complication
Teen developed acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, a known measles complication.
arstechnica.com
September 16, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Innocent children's lives are being put at risk:
18-year-old dies of measles in PA from severe neurological complication
arstechnica.com/health/2026/...
18-year-old dies of measles in PA from severe neurological complication
arstechnica.com/health/2026/...
'Brutality at the pumps': Oil analysts predict 'huge' price explosion about to rattle U.S.
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'Brutality at the pumps': Oil analysts predict 'huge' price explosion about to rattle U.S.
Gulf Oil Chief Energy Adviser Tom Kloza predicted this week that gas prices are about to go through the roof. Kloza argued Wednesday morning that onerous gas prices were about to spike even higher ami...
www.rawstory.com
September 16, 2026 at 3:20 PM
'Brutality at the pumps': Oil analysts predict 'huge' price explosion about to rattle U.S.
www.rawstory.com/gas-price-sp...
www.rawstory.com/gas-price-sp...
E.U. Offers to Make Canada ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken for Both
Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/w...
Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/w...
E.U. Offers to Make Canada ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken for Both
Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:27 PM
E.U. Offers to Make Canada ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken for Both
Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/w...
Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/w...
