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Biophilic

(6,445 posts)
1. Now that's a guy who's very sure of himself and his place in the world. Good for him.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 09:34 PM
18 hrs ago

Canada, I’m jealous.

applegrove

(130,679 posts)
3. I know. We were jealous when you had Obama. Now it
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 09:46 PM
18 hrs ago

is your turn to be jealous. But in a weird way we are all under Trump's sway (or bulldozer). So we are in this fight together okay?

Biophilic

(6,445 posts)
5. For better or worse we are all in this together.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 09:54 PM
17 hrs ago

It’s just good to have examples of sane politicians.

applegrove

(130,679 posts)
6. Yes. People with character who are both wicked smart and caring.
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 09:57 PM
17 hrs ago

We all need leaders like that.

Marie Marie

(10,975 posts)
7. I am jealous but yes, we are in this together and thank you for not hating us - even though
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 11:45 PM
16 hrs ago

you have every right to. Now I will hand over the mantle of "Leader of the Free World" to Mr Carney. Please cherish it more than we did.

applegrove

(130,679 posts)
8. There are many leaders being forged in the fire of the present day US.
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 12:06 AM
15 hrs ago

Some day they will be back in charge and America will be deeper and more compassionate, and lead again. We'll all send our best into politics.

IcyPeas

(25,001 posts)
4. Also.... Lego
Fri Jan 23, 2026, 09:53 PM
17 hrs ago

It was time to build this weekend (with LEGO).
 
Thanks to Ambassador Harris for the gift. Solidarity with Denmark. 🇨🇦🇩🇰

Mark Carney (@mark-carney.bsky.social) 2026-01-13T02:41:33.928Z


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