Mario Bernard Carobene 🍁⚜️

Armchair philosopher, #photographer
Progressive Social-Libertarian
studied #Science, #PoliticalScience, #History
and such.
Former pilot and I.T. guy.

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@Westleyvm @ItsDeanBlundell And yet, PP’s ratings still suck.

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@MAGAVoice It’s been a thing since 2011.

Thanks Obama!

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@MikeBales Well, forcing you to eat LGBTQs would certainly be disrespectful to you as well as them.

Further, Muslims don’t call for the elimination of Porks or their conversion to chickens, right?

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@gtconway3d Every accusation is, in fact, a confession.

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@Simi_2210_ 16 holes. If you count the normal openings, then 20.

[RC deWinter @RCdeWinter]

A GOP politician – pick your favorite – died and ended up standing in front of the pearly gates.

Saint Peter looked at him, flicked through his book and found his name.

"So, you were a GOP politician,” said Saint Peter.
“Well, yes, is that a problem?" The man asked.

“Oh no, no problem, answered Saint Peter. “But we've recently adopted a new system for people in your line of work and unfortunately you will have to spend a day in Hell.”

After that however, you're free to choose where you want to spend eternity,” Saint Peter replied.

"Wait, I have to spend a day in Hell??" Demanded the politician.

"Them's the rules,” answered Saint Peter,clicked his fingers, and WOOMPH, the guy disappeared.

He awoke curled up with his hands over his eyes, knowing he was in Hell. He listened for screams, sniffed the air for brimstone…Just the smell of…is that fabric softener? And cut grass.

"Open your eyes!" said a voice. "C'mon, wakey wakey, we've only got 24 hours!" Nervously, the politician uncovered his eyes, looked around and saw he was in a hotel room. A nice one too – a penthouse suite with a smiling man in a suit, holding a martini.

"Who are you?” politician demanded.

Well, I'm Satan!" said the man, handing him the drink and helping him to his feet. "Welcome to Hell!" "

“Wait, this is Hell? But... Where's all the pain and suffering?" the guy asked.

Satan threw him a wink.

“Oh, we've been a bit mis-represented over the years, it's a long story. Anyway, this is your room. The minibar is of course free, as is the room service, there are extra towels next to the hot tub and if you need anything, just call reception. But enough of this!

“It's a beautiful day, and if you'd care to look outside..." Slightly stunned by the opulent surroundings, the man wandered over to the floor-to-ceiling windows, looked down and saw a group of people cheering and waving at him from a golf course.

"It's one of 5 pro-level courses on site, and there are another 6 just a few minutes’ drive out past the beach and harbor,” said Satan, answering his unasked question.

They headed down in the lift and walked out into the lobby, where everyone waved and welcomed the man as Satan signed autographs and talked shop with the staff.

A the man walked out, he saw the group on the golf course was made up of of his old friends, people he'd admired for years but never met or worked with, and people whose work he admired but who died long before his career started.

Out of the middle of the group group came his wife, with a smile and the body she had when she was 25. She threw her arms around him and planted a delicate kiss on his cheek. Everyone cheered and his worst political enemy showed up as a 2 foot tall goblin-esque caddy

He spent the day on the golf course, having the time of his life, laughing at jokes and carrying on important discussions,while holding his wife next to him.

Later they returned to the hotel for dinner and had an enormous meal, perfectly cooked, which descended into a food-fight when someone threw a bread roll at the next table (where Ghandi was having a game of truth-or-dare with Marilyn Monroe).

Not long after he and his wife returned to their suite and spend the rest of the night making love like they did on their honeymoon. After 3 hours of intense passion he fell asleep, wrapped in the 100% Egyptian cotton sheets.

He was awakened by Saint Peter.
"So, that was Hell. Wasn't what you were expecting, I bet?"

“No sir!" said the man.
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“So then," said Saint Peter, “make your choice. It's Hell, which you saw, or Heaven, which has choral singing, talking to God, white robes, and so on.”

“Well...I know this sounds strange, but on balance, I think I'd prefer Hell,” said the politician.

"Not a problem, we totally understand! Enjoy!" said Saint Peter, and clicked his fingers again.

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@emarejef57 @MattWallace888 Nope.

[ForMYCanada @ForMYCanada]

☀️ Good morning Canada. Welcome to my misinformation edition

🇨🇦 Canada politics

Today’s theme: how misinformation spreads through influencer networks and social media.

• A viral claim from commentator Marc Nixon cited a “poll” from Maple Polling claiming Mark Carney had 77.1% negative approval.

When questioned and compared with legitimate polling data, Maple Polling deleted the tweet. The misinformation had already reached ~19K impressions.

• A second viral claim alleged Carney was booed on a jumbotron clip at a sports event. The claim was circulated by accounts including Tracy Wilson and echoed by others.

The accompanying TSN video clip contains no audible booing.

• Claims that Canada is planning to join the European Union also circulated online. While commentator Mario Zelaya framed this as a serious Liberal proposal, there is no government policy or negotiation suggesting Canada could or would join the European Union.

• Another viral post suggested Bill C‑9 (Canada) could criminalize passages from the Bible. In reality, the bill concerns judicial discipline procedures and does not regulate religious speech.

• Jasmine Laine claimed Carney ignored French speakers until campaigning in Terrebonne. Yet Carney’s public engagements in Quebec pre-date that event.

📉 Pattern:
Unverified claims → viral posts → impressions accumulate → corrections rarely travel as far.

This is just in the last week.

Pluralistic democracies depend on evidence-based debate, not viral narratives.

You have coffee ☕️, I’ll pour myself a glass of wine 🍷

#GoodMorning #Canada #cdnpoli #MediaLiteracy #Misinformation

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@SeanLyden6 @TheGlobal_Index @elonmusk ... and the president held accountable for the criminals the *president* has released via pardon.

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@TheGlobal_Index @elonmusk Maybe this president should stop giving illegal/unconstitutional orders.

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@TheGlobal_Index @elonmusk A judge *cannot* block "every presidential order everywhere", only those that are illegal or unconstitutional.

[Theo Moudakis @TheoMoudakis]

Please enjoy my cartoon in today's @TorontoStar

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@oelma__ « Password ».

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

If you’re curious, here’s the video that Mr. Poilievre is kicking up a fuss about.

Canada is a great country and we can make it even better.

It’s time to build. Together.

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@CelticAshes White man here. What is it exactly that has burnt you out? What have you lost?

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@My_Good_Name @CanadianPolling Pierre won't be getting anywhere either.

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@MAGAVoice It's not a win if those 600,000 still needed those food stamps.

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@MAGAVoice

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@AndrewScheer Terrible for the Conservatives, to be sure.