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Agree but it is a start.....Not expecting much from PM Carney unless it is do with trade. He seems able to make trade deals for Canada, providing options to shift Canada's reliance on the U.S.

Canada 'will never participate' in U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Carney says | CBC

This took way to long to say aloud, but better late than never. In Ottawa today, PM Carney said Canada "will never participate" in the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran. www.cbc.ca/news/world/l...

Canada ‘will not be participating’ in Iran war, defence minister says - National | Globalnews.ca David McGuinty added that Canada has not yet decided to join its NATO allies in offering assistance to Persian Gulf nations that have come under attack by Iran.

Finally! Defence Minister McGuinty said Monday that Canada “will not be participating” in the war in Iran. He added Canada was 'not consulted on, nor were the United Nations consulted on, the actions right now,' globalnews.ca/news/1172230...

How targeting of desalination plants could disrupt water supply in the Gulf The military targeting of desalination plants poses a huge risk to water security in the water-scarce Gulf region.

Targeting the desalination water plants in the gulf is a very very dangerous trend for humankind. Should be considered a war crime. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/...

Operation Condor: The Secret War Against Dissent (1975–1983) - Explaining History Podcast In the mid-1970s, a clandestine network of South American dictatorships coordinated a continent‑wide campaign against leftist dissent known as Operation Condor.  Institutionalized at a secret meeting ...

Operation Condor (1975 -1983) an ultra right secret war in Latin America against any dissent in Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay & Uruguay. Later Brazil + Peru & Ecuador were also involved. All done with U.S. tactical approval & material support explaininghistory.org/2025/10/12/o...

Prime Minister Carney you could have just said nothing or least take your time to respond given the world wide stakes. - That would have been preferable.
Sincerely
A Canadian

Carney backs U.S. strikes on Iran 'Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon," the prime minister said

The United States & Israel have launched strikes on Iran today, which still does not have U.S. congressional approval for war, yet it already has Canada's backing? What a world we're living in! www.canadianaffairs.news/2026/02/28/c...

Uruguay and Argentina become first Mercosur members to ratify the EU trade pact Uruguay and Argentina have ratified a Mercosur trade deal with the European Union to create one of the world’s largest free trade zones.

Uruguay & Argentina are the first founding members of the Mercosur bloc of South American nations to ratify a long sought free-trade agreement with EU. Establishes one of the world’s largest free-trade zones - 700 million people & a 1/4 of global gross domestic product. apnews.com/article/merc...

OK.

I stand corrected.

Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island Canada said on Monday it plans to provide assistance to Cuba while the island grapples with fuel shortages after Washington moved to choke off Cuba's oil supplies.

This decision to "assist" Cuba by "preparing a plan" by Carney's government has taken way to long. And how little or token will it be? Mexico has already sent meaningful humanitarian aid (800 tons of food & powered milk ) by ship 2 weeks ago. Canadians expect better. www.reuters.com/business/ene...

Hand painted sign in Spanish on a blue house: Fuera Yankis de América Latina Solidaridad con el Pueblo de Cuba y Venezuela

Seen in my Barrio in Montevideo, Uruguay. English Translation: Yankees out of Latin America - Solidarity with the People of Cuba and Venezuela.

😂🤣
We know it.

Where's Canada's condemnation of the U.S. blockade to Cuba? Is this not an act of war under international law.....Also why not follow Mexico's lead and send emergency humanitarian aid to the Cuban people? Canadians expect better. www.msn.com/en-sg/news/o...

President Nixon's Former Attorney General "John Mitchell" Is Sentenced (1975) On this day in 1975, John Mitchell, the former Attorney General for President Nixon, was sentenced to prison for his involvement in the Watergate scandal. Mitchell was found guilty on several counts, ...

Reminder: Nixon did not go to prison, but his attorney general did for his part in the Watergate scandal. John Mitchell was found guilty on several counts, including conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and perjury. historycollection.com/today-histor...

In Cuba, people go without food and power as U.S. squeezes oil supply and tourists flee | CBC News Some Cubans say everyday life on the Caribbean island has reached a breaking point amid a fuel shortage brought about by the U.S. squeezing the country’s oil supply. Meanwhile, Canadian airlines suspe...

Genocide in our backyard
www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...

The damage done to the Canada/United States relationship is irreparable.

We are at the point of no return. Buckle up it could be bumpy.

The Crazy is getting Crazier...
Trump is now threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge, poised to become the newest border crossing btw Windsor, Ontario & Detroit, Michigan

"I will not allow this bridge to open until the U.S is fully compensated for everything we have given them"

No place for politics in F-35 cockpits as Canadian fighter jet pilots get ready to train at U.S. base | CBC News While procurement for Canada’s complete fighter jet fleet remains up in the air, advocates say politics need to be set aside as members of the Royal Canadian Air Force head to Luke Air Force Base in A...

Can't think of anything more political than a "warplane"...you? www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

N.B. government will no longer use X after child and youth advocate raises concerns Premier Susan Holt confirmed Thursday afternoon the New Brunswick government will stop using the social media platform X for “routine communications.”

Given allegations of complicity in spreading child sex abuse materials & sexualized deepfakes - good to see New Brunswick government will stop using the platform X for “routine communications.”
Still waiting for other provinces & the Canadian government to follow. .. www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/new...

After sunset glow layers of beach, sea mixture of red and yellow with amazing purple tinged clouds at the top of the skyline

After sunset glow Montevideo Uruguay

Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit raids X’s French office over 'algorithm manipulation' The cybercrime unit of the Paris prosecutor's office on Tuesday launched a search of the French offices of social media platform X. The raid was connected to an ongoing investigation launched in Janua...

Well done France!
Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit raids X’s French office over 'algorithm manipulation' and illicit data collection to look into allegations of complicity in spreading child sex abuse materials and sexualised deepfakes. www.france24.com/en/france/20...

End of white hammock hanging in the trees. People scattered enjoying the shade on natural benches - with a row of palm trees in the distance - mostly see the very large majestic trunks.

Needed a break from the beach in this newest heat wave of + 32C days. My view from a hammock in Parque Rodo Montevideo Uruguay. A refreshing cooler breeze under the trees. www.plenglish.com/news/2024/01...

Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth 1967 YouTube video by PettyYou007

Song is almost 60 years old but it still has meaning today -
Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth 1967 www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp5J...

To all the Minnesotans who are making their voices heard and protesting peacefully:

The world is watching, and when change comes, it will be because of you.

WAR YouTube video by Doc Raven - Topic

Really like the political music that has been showing up lately. Good for the soul.
WAR - Doc Raven www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVlp...

The group bike ride for Alex Pretti is about to depart in Minneapolis, stopping at his memorial, then Renee Good’s, and finishing at the VFW. If you can join, hop on anywhere. It’s a warm 17° & sunny!

I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti

Argentina is in advanced talks to become a place for US 3rd country deportations - NYT reports. Argentina has had a open immigration policy, but with Miel, (Trump supporter) it recently tighten ( cracked down on entrance/immigration access. I guess that what $20B can buy. www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...

Truck flatbed on a busy road with loosely tied with too many mattresses and large rubber somethings - topped with another mattress.

Seen on the busy rambla - road by the sea. Montevideo Uruguay - What could possibly go wrong??

Trump is attempting to flay again. Today he's threatens to tariff & 'decertify' Canadian aircraft. Under what authority is not clear. One can only guess what's triggering him now. On Tuesday, Canada's PM Carney said "almost nothing was normal in the United States." Yep www.msn.com/en-ca/money/...

BILLY BRAGG - CITY OF HEROES YouTube video by Billy Bragg

BIlly Bragg - CITY OF HEROS (a song for Minneapolis) www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKOW...