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"American women are obsessed with the industrial revolution" is so fucking funny to me

Seems every Premier thinks they’re the most besieged and bullied in the country. Accountability isn’t always pretty but it’s fundamental to the democratic process. It comes with the job. I covered 8 NS Premiers. I wouldn’t say any of them loved scrutiny but 5/8 didn’t whine about it!

Ford says no one in Canada is scrutinized like he is after backtracking on $28.9M private jet purchase | CBC News Ontario Premier Doug Ford told reporters Monday that "no one in the country" is more scrutinized than he is, as he explained his government's rationale for buying a $28.9-million private jet before qu...

This seems to be a growing trend amongst political leaders. Don’t like the scrutiny that comes with the job? May I offer a humble solution? Do something else. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Trump's trans healthcare ban is affecting Americans in Canada • Celeste Trianon U.S. international students studying at McGill now need to contend with the fact that if they are transgender, they can't get trans-specific healthcare on campus until they turn 19.

SCOOP: McGill University's on-campus doctors are now refusing to prescribe hormones to trans youth and adults under age 19... if they're U.S. citizens.

They claim liability issues, but this isn't the first time U.S. EOs have interfered with Canadian doctors.

My report: celeste.lgbt/en/2026/04/d...

Just this weekend, I logged in to MF for the first time in over 10 years - it was a trip to look at my old Ask MeFi comments and questions.

Cuts at Global Affairs Canada marks an 'end of Pearson's dream,' report says Budget cuts at GAC could "shift Canada's foreign policy focus away from peacekeeping and development to self-interested trade and defence."

I don't think the budget cuts at GAC "could" signal a shift away from peacekeeping and development towards self-interested trade and defence. The government has literally said this is what it intends to do. That is the very clear plan

But 0.17% of GNI. Ouch

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Whoa.

We saw his show on Wednesday in Toronto and had a blast! Have so much fun!

Narrator: in fact, he had quite a lot of cards.

Nathan Lukes, in his second at-bat of the inning, rifles a 3run double into the left field corner.

Lukes had three hits all season going into yesterday's game. He's had five since.

#Bluejays had one hit with the bases loaded all season coming into today. They have two in this inning. It's 8-0.

LET'S FUCKING GO BLUE JAYS, LET'S FUCKING GOOOO 💙⚾😭

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If we all have to be subject to the machinations of powerful schemers, I demand the socialist vampires: youtu.be/Kqe3PKGcGkY?...

Do we know Doug Ford is "chastened?" Or is that sympathetic framing by the Star? Also, he already bought the plane! Why let him off the hook? #onpoli

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I would love for members of the media to ask three follow-up questions:

1) What were Doug Ford's intentions?

2) Why did Doug Ford initially think it was the right time for a "government" plane?

3) If it was a "government" plane, who else besides Doug Ford was authorized to use it?

#GravyPlane

For sale: private jet, never flown.

They are definitely firmer than a meat-based dog, and I find that with all the Field Roast products they benefit from grilling/frying with extra oil (YMMV) but the flavour is good!

The Italian Garlic & Fennel sausages are so delicious (says this omnivore) - I use them in all kinds of recipes.

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I wish this has been dragged out. This immediate response makes it harder for Ford to wear this. This lessens Air Ford One's ability to be used as ammunition against him.

But the whole episode shows Ford's hubris. It was only the potential for immense reputational damage that dissuaded him. 2/2

I'm not happy the Ford government has (if reports are true) so quickly flip-flopped on the private jet thing.

I wanted him to suffer more in public opinion so that the decision to purchase got ingrained in our political memory.

It's not bad that Ford feels forced to sell the gravy plane. And good job, all.

But I hate that my first thought is that this cancellation is a "sacrifice" to reduce the overall level of scrutiny on Ford, and policies like the FOI and school governance changes are going to be much worse. #ONpoli

A shoutout to the media, who take a lot of flack on every social media platform. You did good.

And just like that, the Ford government has reversed its plan to buy a private jet nicknamed the “gravy plane” by critics.

Except, the statement suggests the purchase has gone through and that now the government is trying to sell the plane on. #OnPoli

And speaking of fascists:

*Palantir execs trying to explain their glorious vision so we’ll invite them inside*

From my new piece concerning the Anthropic settlement:

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Tech bros are basically That Guy From Your Undergrad Gender Studies Seminar, with a thesaurus and a bootleg copy of Mein Kampf

Fancy words and pompous text. Thinking they’re the first men to ever discover this revolutionary new idea called fascism