Randy Dudding

Retired granddad of 4, old timers hockey player

[Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP]

Canada is steadfastly opposed to giving Iran a seat on the UN Committee for Programme and Coordination — and Canada voted against Iran’s inclusion today at the UN. The committee should be comprised of countries entrusted with shaping the work of the United Nations and must uphold the principles of its Charter. The Iranian regime silences dissent at home and fuels instability across the Middle East. We stand with the people of Iran.

[Inna Sovsun @InnaSovsun]

Russian negotiators urge Europe to abandon its illusions while insisting they will reclaim every inch of “Russian land.” Perhaps it is time for Europe to face reality and abandon the illusion that peaceful coexistence with Russia is possible.

The only way to contain Moscow’s imperial ambitions and secure Europe’s future is to impose sanctions harsh enough to cripple Russia’s capacity to wage war and weaponise Ukraine

[Ron Filipkowski @RonFilipkowski]

If you’ve ever been to the spot at Arlington where Hegseth got reprimanded, you know it’s one of the most solemn, heaviest, emotional places in America. Most would never dream of being loud or laughing while we are there. But Hegseth, on Vet’s Day of all days, is a classless ass.

[Lee Fairclough @LFairclo]

Another promise broken and another example of the Ford PC government refusing to take responsibility for the health of Ontarians.

This government has failed again to create safeguards to prevent problem gambling. They failed to collect critical data and shelved a research study tracking the rates of problem gambling.

The power to make change is in their hands yet they continue to gamble with people’s lives. #onpoli

https://t.co/MO2w7lA2ph

[Chris Johnston @reporterchris]

Adam Van Koeverden, Canada's Secretary for Sport, confirms that Russian players will not be allowed to compete at next month's world junior tournament even if they already hold visas to Canada:

"The (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship) Minister will take measures to individually assess and prevent Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from entering Canada to compete, regardless of whether they already hold valid visas.

These measures are not directed at the Russian and Belarusian people. Rather, they are intended to prevent the governments of Russia and Belarus from using international sporting events hosted in Canada as platforms for state representation, political legitimacy and propaganda. Canada’s consistent position also acknowledges that only individual athletes competing in a neutral capacity will continue to be able to participate in international sport events hosted by Canada.

Canada’s position is unequivocal: as long as Russia continues its war of aggression against Ukraine, there can be no return to business as usual. Canada will continue to stand with Ukraine."

[JP Lindsley | Journalist @JPLindsley]

Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has laid out a five-point plan for peace in Ukraine:

1. Integrate Ukraine into NATO’s missile, air and drone defences and send all Patriots to Kyiv

2. Unfreeze Russian assets and give them to Ukraine

3. Enforce more sanctions on Russia and ban all Russian fossil fuel supplies to Europe

4. Move the Coalition of the Willing into Ukraine to defend rear areas and critical infrastructure

5. Develop ironclad security guarantees and expel countries from the Coalition that aren’t willing to fight Russia if a ceasefire breaks down

[Timothy Snyder @TimothyDSnyder]

Trump’s war in Iran poses no threat to the Iranian regime, and it helps Iran’s ally Russia quite a bit.

[Jo @JoJoFromJerz]

A single clip that captures the way this entire rotted regime sees our troops.

Fucking disgraceful.

[D.Radka, #NAFO 🇨🇿🤝🇺🇦 @DakdaR22]

- Anne Applebaum:

"Steve Witkoff has no experience with Russia or diplomacy. I fear he imagines a US-Russia pact where he, his son, Trump's family or their circle benefit personally.

It's disturbing that American foreign policy conducted not for the US, allies or world peace, but for private interests.

Putin knows Trump is vulnerable to such deals ... that's why he keeps suggesting them.

Witkoff and Trump's entourage behave like Russians: capture the state, use it for personal wealth."...

[Kim-Bo " Nasty Canadian " @kim_gaetz]

Remembrance Day services at the National War Memorial in Ottawa overwhelmed me with sadness for our Veterans & their sacrifices.

I also was sickened of memories of 2022 watching Convoy organizers & protesters desecrate the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier & the National War Memorial

[The Royal Canadian Legion @RoyalCdnLegion]

Over 35,000 people gathered in person at Canada’s National War Memorial for the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa this year. Significant milestones marked the occasion, including the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion itself, founded by Veterans and emerging in the wake of the First World War. Special mention was made of the four members of the Canadian Armed Forces who died less than a month ago after a tragic incident at CFB Wainwright where they were training at the time. Many others were injured, some remain in hospital.

“Remembrance Day is about honouring over 120,000 Canadian Veterans who have given their lives in service to Canada,” says Legion Dominion President Sharon McKeown. “We must never forget their sacrifice and their willingness to put their lives on the line for us.”

https://t.co/wLtrnzGAyH

[Brian Krassenstein @krassenstein]

BREAKING: On Veterans Day, a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery had to SHOUT at a group that included Pete Hegseth and other senior officials after laughter broke out, demanding silence and respect.

This is one of the most sacred places in America, honoring service members who gave their lives and whose identities remain unknown.

[Marit Stiles @MaritStiles]

Doug Ford promised to be a prudent fiscal manager. Now even the credit rating agencies are warning he’s driving Ontario deeper into debt. Never has a government spent so much and delivered so little, and you’re the one paying the bill while his MPPs live the suite life.

[Wab Kinew @WabKinew]

Le jour même où nous rendons hommage à ceux et celles qui ont servi, la perte d’un pilote après une cérémonie du jour du Souvenir, est particulièrement déchirante. Mes pensées vont aux proches du pilote ainsi que toute la communauté de Saint-Georges, Québec. Au nom des Manitobaines et Manitobains j’offre nos plus sincères condoléances.

[Marc Miller ᐅᑭᒫᐃᐧᐅᓃᐸᐄᐧᐤᐃᔨᐣ Mikotsikaa @MarcMillerVM]

Jour du Souvenir à Montréal. Nous nous souvenons.

[Raghu Venugopal MD @raghu_venugopal]

Not enough ER doctors. Not enough ER nurses. Not enough ER clerical staff. Not enough ER radiology. Not enough ER beds. Not enough ER hallway spaces. As an Ontario province, as a nation - we are undecided that an unplanned medical emergency is a priority. Agree with you Kevin.

[Jiggly News 🇨🇦 @JigglyPants44]

Fuck that guy

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I thank Ireland for its unwavering support for Ukraine, for our defense, and for our people. We have always received Ireland’s full understanding of what is happening in Ukraine and, most importantly, of how unjust Russia’s aggression is – against Ukraine and against normal, peaceful life in Europe.

Today, during my meeting with Micheál Martin @MichealMartinTD, I briefed the Taoiseach on the situation in our country, on what is happening on the front line and how difficult it is for us to restore our infrastructure after Russian strikes. I am grateful for Ireland’s readiness to help and for the support packages it provides.

We agreed that Ireland will take an active part in the Shelter Coalition. Thank you for this contribution. Today, we also discussed the details of our Drone Deal with Ireland. The priority is naval drones and security at sea. We are ready to help Ireland with this.

[Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @AdamKinzinger]

This is truly abhorrent. Pete Hegseth doesn't know how to conduct himself, even at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

His behavior is unbecoming of any visitor to the Tomb, let alone that which comes from a Secretary of Defense.

[Canadian Army @CanadianArmy]

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.