Seán Riley 瑞利山 (not me/us)

Entrepreneurial biz exec, fledgling writer, puckish humourist & sometimes expat Irish Canadian living abroad, or on the lam.

[Seán Riley 瑞利山 (not me/us) @SeanRileyOnline]

Some things one never forgets.

That Christmas Eve 1995,
homeless, I slept in my car.

Snowing,
windows frosted,
Teeth clattering,
my shivers warmed me.

That Silent Night
was a place outside of Time
through Grace I came to
accept & endure.

I was blessed✨
It was transitory☀️.

[Diana Yoon @DianaYoonTO]

Ford wants jets over our waterfront. But the federal government can say no. We’re asking MP Danielle Martin to host a town hall for #UniversityRosedale residents to hear our concerns. 🚫✈️ Add your name to the petition & say NO to jets 👉 https://t.co/SZIS0sdilN #topoli #onpoli

[Al Jazeera Breaking News @AJENews]

BREAKING: Pakistan announces US-Iran deal in place

🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/yM7qGpn0sG

[Sharan Kaur @msSharanKaur]

This is reprehensible. An MP invoking Epstein to score cheap political points is an embarrassment to public discourse.

This kind of reckless, juvenile nonsense is exactly why you’re sitting in opposition instead of government. Shameful.

[CHEK News @CHEK_News]

As temperatures rise across British Columbia, the BC SPCA is reminding pet owners about the dangers of leaving animals unattended in vehicles, warning that even a short stop can have deadly consequences. https://t.co/XawNQX9enW

[Channel 4 News @Channel4News]

Palantir’s UK CEO was challenged over the company’s role in US ICE immigration enforcement, and asked whether he was comfortable with its use in “brutal and inhumane” operations.

Louis Mosley defended the contract, arguing it is not for private companies to override democratically elected government policy.

[Terry T. 🇨🇦🇺🇦 @terry_truchan]

TYPICAL TRUMP MAGA BULLSHIT‼️
Michigan MAGAT Matt Hall now wants 50% of the tolls immediately & more control over the bridge.
The deal was that Canada would pay for the Gordie Howe bridge, then keep the tolls until the price of the bridge is covered 1/2🧵
#cdnpoli #USPolitics

[unusual_whales @unusual_whales]

The TRUMP meme coin generated about $616 million for the Trump family, while buyers lost more than $700 million, according to Reuters' estimates.

The coin has dropped 97% from its January 2025 peak

[Jeff Schlemmer @Jeff_Schlemmer_]

"Key Ajax support hub to close as Durham's homeless population jumps 77% in 8 months."
Most of Ontario's now homeless citizens had homes their entire lives til Premier Ford was elected, and decided not to increase their shelter rates as rents doubled.
https://t.co/s94FccCfDe

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

Opinion: When a government spends more money on its wealthiest class than anyone else, even as others fall further and further behind, something is profoundly broken, writes Sabrina Maddeaux. #cdnpoli https://t.co/MEkiG09VSg

[David Fisman @DFisman]

More corruption in plain sight

At what point is enough, enough?

[🐝 @beha_hun]

Mamdani closed a $12B deficit in 132 days, fixed 100K+ potholes, secured millions for gig workers, fined corrupt landlords millions, raised snow workers to $30/hr, and violent crime hit historic lows.
THIS IS WHAT A LEADER DOES!!

[Mila Joy @Milajoy]

She's getting KICKED OUT of the nursing home because she PARTIES too much.

[CTV News @CTVNews]

Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000 as Israel launches strikes despite ceasefire https://t.co/ci5JnQeOo3

[Scott Robertson @sarobertson_]

Carney: Canada, to its great credit, did something unusual with those who came. It didn't require them to become something unrecognizable to themselves in order to belong. And it's the same bargain that we in Canada strike with every immigrant population.

[David Fisman @DFisman]

This is correct

@juliedabrusin is my MP, and up to the airport debacle her office has been GREAT. They have gone completely silent on the airport matter, notwithstanding both her Cabinet portfolio and her riding.

It is extremely disappointing. The gaslighting by Toronto’s liberal MPs on this matter has been something to behold. Please don’t take our support for granted

[Jonathan Pie @JonathanPieNews]

A Trillion Dollars.
https://t.co/CHb4VKcq2E

[MeidasTouch @MeidasTouch]

The Middle East is on the edge tonight. Here’s what’s happened in the last few hours:

— Israel launched new strikes on Beirut earlier today

— Trump called Netanyahu and reportedly said “What the f*ck are you doing?!” after the Lebanon strike

— Trump responded on Truth Social: “This should not have happened, we are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region. Let’s not blow it,” calling on all sides to stand down

— Iran’s Supreme National Security Council responded: “The response of the warriors of Islam is forthcoming… Lebanon is our lifeblood”

— An Israeli official accused Trump of “normalizing fire at Israel” (YNet)

— Officials say Trump demanded Netanyahu halt fire in Lebanon and begin a withdrawal. Netanyahu rejected both demands (YNet)

— The U.S. offered Iran economic benefits in exchange for restraint (Channel 12)

— Iran rejected the offer and says a response is coming soon (Channel 12)

— Iran has now cancelled flights in the western part of the country “in light of the current situation” (Tasnim News)

[InfoGram @_InfoGram_]

🇺🇸Pete Hegseth: We’ve had control of the strait this whole time.

🇺🇸Journalist Margaret: Oh yeah? Then why’s your boss Trump been in talks with Iran to reopen it for the last 102 days?🔥

🇺🇸Pete: Oh...yeah..blah...🤣

Absolute cinema 🔥

[Miles Taylor @MilesTaylorUSA]

“When the lights of ‘The Claw’ rise over the White House grounds on Sunday, and the fighters emerge, I hope you’ll understand what you’re really watching. A President has deluded his people into clapping for their own decline – and for his own delight.”

https://t.co/kYfc9eer9T

[Bill Madden @maddenifico]

This is what competence vs. incompetence looks like.