Brian Mangan

father husband ironman artist engineer scientist student. good times guy.

[Integrity @integritycdn]

I can be a far better Boycotter

Anyone else?

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

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[Jason Kenney 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇮🇱 @jkenney]

You seem to forget the part about "using economic force" to "annex or acquire Canada," @GinnyRothTO.

Or the part about the "imaginary line" (ie border) based on "a fake treaty."

Or the Oval Office maps showing Canada as part of the USA.

Or the constant ridicule and denigration of our country and its sovereignty, and endless talk about making Canada the 51st state.

The attacks on the honour of our Afghan War dead ("they stayed a little bit back, a little bit off the front lines.")

Or our reliability as an ally ("they've never been there for us") after incurring some of the highest per capita casualties in defence of the United States in Afghanistan.

Or the threats to invade a neighbouring NATO ally (ie Danish Greenland.)

Or the threats to remove Canada from the Five Eyes, and the suspension of the Permanent Joint Defence Board.

Or treating Canada like a greater security threat than North Korea, the Peoples Republic of China, or Putin's Russia.

And now the stated goal of "changing Canada's behaviour." What behaviour? That of a reliable friend, ally, and major trading partner that actually respects its trade agreements?

Yes, we have to approach all of this with a measure of prudence, restraint and patience. Yes, we should seek a modicum of certainty amidst the constant chaos and impulsiveness.

But Canada is not a mere economic zone whose entire national purpose is the minimization of tariffs.

We are not a punching bag.

There is nothing "grown up" about ignoring or normalizing the constant provocations and betrayals.

"lol GUYS," our entire history of sustaining a sovereign Canada next to a global super power has been an act of constant will, of which we should be immensely proud. Because thankfully, our forebears were animated by love of country, not by craven cynicism masquerading as hard headed realism.

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

While unfortunate that a fair and mutually beneficial deal could not be reached, no deal is better than one that hobbles your future and cedes agency over your economic growth to a sociopathic narcissist with dementia.

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

My statement on Canada-U.S. trade negotiations:

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

@MarkJCarney has met the moment. Calling the situation with principled realism he suggests the third path: working together to collectively benefit and mitigate the leverage of those who would squander a values based rules rooted relationship.
#Canada #Davos 🇨🇦🍁

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

@MarkJCarney has met the moment. Calling the situation with principled realism he suggests the third path: working together to collectively benefit and mitigate the leverage of those who would squander a values based rules rooted relationship.
#Canada #Davos 🇨🇦🍁

[𝔗𝔯𝔲𝔱𝔥 𝔐𝔞𝔱𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔰 @politicsusa46]

For anyone who would like to hear Mark Carney’s outstanding Davos speech in full here it is. This is what true global leadership looks like.

Canada should be immensely proud today, because they are leading the fight back when others dare not.

🎥 TikTok - https://t.co/BExGV2YIDq

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

@InternetH0F Don’t try to out snipe me

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

@TimHortons One of life’s little joys! The Walnut Crunch is back baby!

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

@TimHortons Ask and ye shall receive!! You’re the best @TimHortons thank you. #WalnutCrunchLoversUnite #WalnutCrunchComebackTour

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

Where my Walnut Crunch lovers at??@TimHortons please bring back the delicious delightful delectable Walnut Crunch!
#BringBackTheCrunch

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

If you haven’t already checked out Hi Ren by @Renmakesmusic do yourself a favour. #BeautifulMusic #Art

https://t.co/CU3fZNg2DQ

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

@TheOakLeafs Can no longer trust anything you say 😔

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

All the strong black birds of promise who defy the odds and gods and sing their songs - Maya Angelou

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

A poignant recollection of a talent gone - especially so considering this coming Friday night and Saturday morning #TerryHallRIP #thespecials

[Damon Albarn @Damonalbarn]

Terry, you meant the world to me. I love you.

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

Me: driving my 4yo to swim lessons
4yo: daddy can you put on Number of the Beast??
Me: that’s a can-do good buddy

@IronMaiden we’re starting them young! We’re fans 🤘🤘

#IronMaiden #HeavyMetal

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

Fascinating lessons!

[Cory Muscara @corymuscara]

I meditated 15 hours a day for 6 months straight with one of the toughest Buddhist monks on the planet.

Here's what I learned:

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

This amazing creation was a big part of my childhood (as was Jessica Fletcher). RIP Mrs. Lansbury

[Danny Deraney @DannyDeraney]

This is magical. 🪄

Angela Lansbury and Jerry Orbach recording Beauty and the Beast.

🎥 https://t.co/hdW1XJs2H7

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

@Lowetide @JFreshHockey Such a great track. My vote.

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

Agreed!

[Bruce Arthur @bruce_arthur]

Don't fire Shanahan, or Dubas, or Keefe. Don't trade Matthews, or Marner, or Nylander, or Rielly. This franchise has great process, and bad results, and there was no shame in losing this series to the champs. Run it back, and get it right.

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

Tough loss. The Boys played amazing. #GoLeafsGo

[Brian Mangan @BriMangan]

This👇The @MapleLeafs Leafs have nothing to prove - they’ve won four already. Now, with lightness in your hearts, speed in your skates, and the confidence and love of a city behind you, go win the fifth tonight. #GoLeafsGo https://t.co/0qVdOfxLXU