# conspiracy theories (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 36 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover conspiracy theories. Page: Feed: --- ## [For Canada, the best deal is no deal. Because we're not going to be America's Guam North](https://cathiefromcanada.blogspot.com/2026/08/for-canada-best-deal-is-no-deal-because.html) _2026-08-22 · Cathie from Canada · Cathie from Canada_ Canada reached its gag limit with these jerks. I know it might be terrible news for our industrial workers and manufacturers, but Canada now understands that Free Trade is dead, at least until Trump is. Actually, I think what we just turned down wasn't a Free Trade deal at all - what the United States actually wanted is for Canada to turn itself into Guam North. That's where all their last-minute… ## [Take me back to Antelope Canyon](https://thehermitsrest.blog/2026/08/21/take-me-back-to-antelope-canyon/) _2026-08-22 · Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall · The Hermits' Rest_ If you could relive one day from your past, which day would it be and why? If I could, I think I’d endlessly relive the day Lee and I visited Antelope Canyon in Arizona. It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. Plus you have to give money to Navajo people to see it. The … Continue reading "Take me back to Antelope Canyon" ## [Today's News: Negotiating Tariff Deal Straight and Tariff Deal Crazy](https://cathiefromcanada.blogspot.com/2026/08/todays-news-negotiating-tariff-deal.html) _2026-08-21 · Cathie from Canada · Cathie from Canada_ From what I am reading tonight, I suspect there are actually two Tariff Deals being negotiated now between Canada and the Trump administration. TDStraight is the straightforward normal Tariff Deal where each side gets something. Tonight the Globe and Mail has an article with some details about the TDStraight deal, with some provisions that Canada won't like and a few it will, and generally, at… ## [It’s just great…](https://thehermitsrest.blog/2026/08/20/its-just-great/) _2026-08-21 · Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall · The Hermits' Rest_ Imagine that said in the voice of the boss in The Office. I always use that voice when I see these guys. And all the things I can talk about are greeeat, too. Work is great. I have a greeeat new orange suitcase for my next trip. And I got this thing that gives a … Continue reading "It’s just great…" ## [Rethinking Human Taxonomy](https://theness.com/neurologicablog/rethinking-human-taxonomy/) _2026-08-20 · Steven Novella · NeuroLogica Blog_ In the last few decades our understanding of human evolution has expanded considerably. We have identified numerous new species, fleshing out a complex branching bush of relationships among early humans. But these discoveries have also caused a problem – our taxonomical naming convention for all these species is basically broken. That is the argument made by \[…\] The post Rethinking Human Taxonomy… ## [Just waiting for the other shoe to drop](https://cathiefromcanada.blogspot.com/2026/08/just-waiting-for-other-shoe-to-drop.html) _2026-08-20 · Cathie from Canada · Cathie from Canada_ While everyone waiting and wondering what kind of deal Canada will be making with Trump, here's some speculation, some cartoons, and some other news. Waiting for The Deal Here are some comments about the deal when we don't know what it is yet Dear PM Carney and M. Leblanc: Make whatever short-term concessions Canada requires to protect our workers and industries while we look to move to non-U.S.… ## [If I could mess with time](https://thehermitsrest.blog/2026/08/19/if-i-could-mess-with-time/) _2026-08-20 · Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall · The Hermits' Rest_ If you could erase one event from history, what would it be? I think I’d rather stick with “the devil you know.” The possibility of preventing one atrocity that leads to a worse one makes me leery of even contemplating erasing an event. There always seems to be another evil lurking in the wings after … Continue reading "If I could mess with time" ## [The MAiD Great Replacement Theory Goes Mainstream](https://maidincanada.substack.com/p/the-maid-great-replacement-theory) _2026-08-19 · MAiD in Canada · MAiD in Canada_ How demographic statistics about assisted dying became evidence for a racist conspiracy theory ## [Today in "Christ What an Asshole!"](https://cathiefromcanada.blogspot.com/2026/08/today-in-christ-what-asshole.html) _2026-08-19 · Cathie from Canada · Cathie from Canada_ Trump, of course Yeah...it was Taco Tuesday View on Threads The war with Iran ended six months ago. Iran surrendered like a dog. The victory parade in Washington was the biggest ever, people are saying. - Dan Gardner Read on Substack Sounds like the tariff negotiators will pretend to give Trump a "win" by boasting about how he will revive the Keystone XL Pipeline -a project that Harper and Trudeau… ## [I can believe this](https://thehermitsrest.blog/2026/08/18/i-can-believe-this/) _2026-08-19 · Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall · The Hermits' Rest_ What’s a conspiracy theory you actually find believable? I’ll tell you. I would not be at all surprised if the powers running all the world’s political entities are a class of people who aren’t citizens of any nation, are loyal only to each other, and just want everyone else to do what’s needed to support … Continue reading "I can believe this" ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PoMnKwpj0jFc) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [Catching up with the news: "Maîtres Chez Nous", wildfire update, and some good news stories](https://cathiefromcanada.blogspot.com/2026/08/catching-up-with-news-maitres-chez-nous.html) _2026-08-18 · Cathie from Canada · Cathie from Canada_ I think we have a new slogan to add to "Elbows Up". And this one comes with a fist - Maîtres Chez Nous . It happened on Monday, during Prime Minister Carney's press conference at the Churchill Falls announcement View on Threads The Churchill Falls project is very very big news for Canada, and it came together at the right time. The Globe and Mail reports: Ottawa is calling it the largest clean… ## [B.C. health care providers needed for a study about men’s experiences with MAiD](https://maidincanada.substack.com/p/bc-health-care-providers-needed-for) _2026-08-18 · MAiD in Canada · MAiD in Canada_ UBC researchers are seeking health care providers who have supported or assessed men who sought or received medical assistance in dying. ## [What are little dogs made of?](https://thehermitsrest.blog/2026/08/17/what-are-little-dogs-made-of/) _2026-08-18 · Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall · The Hermits' Rest_ We have a better idea about what at least two of our dogs are made of, now that Carlton and Benito’s Embark tests have come back. There were mysteries solved and theories confirmed, too. My guess is that Penney’s swab didn’t take, because hers didn’t come back. I was pretty sure Benito was not the … Continue reading "What are little dogs made of?" ## [Should We, and Can We, Terraform Mars?](https://theness.com/neurologicablog/should-we-and-can-we-terraform-mars/) _2026-08-17 · Steven Novella · NeuroLogica Blog_ Terraforming, altering a planet’s atmosphere and surface to make it more Earth-like, has become a staple of science fiction. The benefit of successfully terraforming a planet are huge in that we now have an entire planet we can settle without the need for spacesuits and air-tight stations. We could also farm the surface for food, \[…\] The post Should We, and Can We, Terraform Mars? first appeared… ## [Book Report: Noticing](https://thehermitsrest.blog/2026/08/16/book-report-noticing/) _2026-08-16 · Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall · The Hermits' Rest_ I’m on a real streak of fascinating nature books these days. Noticing, by Richard Louv (2026) is no exception. Lee found it in a bookstore and rushed it to me. Louv also wrote Last Child in the Woods a decade or so ago, which led many educators to try to get more natural world experiences … Continue reading "Book Report: Noticing" ## [My partner is chronically offline and the other day we were chatting and she joked “there’s a…](https://dyke-o-matic.tumblr.com/post/825118758339297280) _2026-08-16 · https://dyke-o-matic.tumblr.com/_ My partner is chronically offline and the other day we were chatting and she joked “there’s a conspiracy theory that the moon landing never happened but what about the Titanic? I’m going to start saying the Titanic never sank” and I was like babe… you’re not going to believe this ## [Sunday Funday: Cartoon Cavalcade, Interesting posts, Funny posts, Getting Old(er), Carney Hat-Trick, TrumpWatch, Animal Crackers](https://cathiefromcanada.blogspot.com/2026/08/sunday-funday-cartoon-cavalcade.html) _2026-08-16 · Cathie from Canada · Cathie from Canada_ This week's Cartoon Cavalcade About the Canada-US tariff negotiations: About Trump's catering truck: About the Kennedy Centre About the Iran War About ICE Gestapo's new gloves About Mid-Terms fear-mongering Interesting posts A fascinating chart View on Threads On August 5 at 10:24 am, a pilot in Bentonville, Arkansas took off and spent the next four hours creating this Lord Of The Rings pattern in… ## [Basking in friendship glow](https://thehermitsrest.blog/2026/08/15/basking-in-friendship-glow/) _2026-08-16 · Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall · The Hermits' Rest_ We just returned from the 50th wedding anniversary party of our friends Jack and Jennifer S. in Cedar Park, Texas. You’ve seen many pictures of me and Jen acting mushy from friendship when we go camping. There’s no way we couldn’t go to this party (and we also brought Martha with us from Cameron). In … Continue reading "Basking in friendship glow" ## [More comments: what Canadians are saying about the trade negotiations, Americans, Pete Hoekstra, and Poilievre. Plus a wildfire update](https://cathiefromcanada.blogspot.com/2026/08/more-comments-what-canadians-are-saying.html) _2026-08-15 · Cathie from Canada · Cathie from Canada_ About the trade deal negotiations View on Threads Wesley Wark writes Get a trade deal, get ready to give away our sovereignty? Or, what’s with the leaks? ...As always with high stakes talks, especially where few official details are provided, there will be leakers lurking. The media love them, but rarely question their motives... The leaks may not be necessarily true or even very definitive, but… ## [10 – 14 August 2026](https://walknotes.com/2026/08/15/10-14-august/) _2026-08-15 · DW · Walknotes_ Tuesday This morning the park is damp with dew. It’s light relief from the dry crunch the grass has been making recently. A regular I’ve chatted to over the years throws a ball for his rescue dog and the dog races to catch it. Every time I see this man his pace has slowed further. \[…\] ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xtQapZLlCvj9) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Nothing wrong with uneventful days](https://thehermitsrest.blog/2026/08/14/nothing-wrong-with-uneventful-days/) _2026-08-15 · Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall · The Hermits' Rest_ Yeah, the last couple of days have been fairly low stress, with just a couple of bobbles. Also the blog prompts are so repetitive that I didn’t feel like answering the last few. Nonetheless, there have been highlights. Master Naturalist meeting was last night, and I even made the end of the Board meeting (but … Continue reading "Nothing wrong with uneventful days" ## [Ask Us Anything](https://maidincanada.substack.com/p/ask-us-anything) _2026-08-14 · MAiD in Canada · MAiD in Canada_ We’re going to try something a little different in September: an Ask Us Anything. ## [Today's Comments: about Carney, Americans, Trump's decoy plane, the coming crash(es), the Jays, and Blake Tierney. Plus wildfire update](https://cathiefromcanada.blogspot.com/2026/08/todays-comments-about-carney-americans.html) _2026-08-14 · Cathie from Canada · Cathie from Canada_ I'm reading some interesting comments today: Talking about Carney View on Threads Tom Mulcair writes Stop the handwringing. PM Carney is outmanoeuvering Trump on trade Prime Minister Mark Carney has been consistent since he arrived on the scene: no deal is better than a bad deal. But with an approaching deadline, Canada is fast becoming the hand-wringing capital of the world. What if Trump won’t… ## [The Clueless Hate Preachers in Liverpool](https://david-collier.com/the-clueless-hate-preachers-in-liverpool/) _2026-08-13 · David · David Collier – independent investigative journalist_ Whichever city i visit, I invariably come across a pro-Palestine street stall set up along the main shopping street on a Saturday afternoon. Last weekend I was in Liverpool and when I spotted one, I did what I always do stopped to have a quick chat. This one was of particular interest. Being in Liverpool, this was not your usual gang of elderly The post The Clueless Hate Preachers in Liverpool… ## [Tariff update, Catering Cart roundup, and some Eclipse posts. Plus thanks to the Penticton Sikh Temple](https://cathiefromcanada.blogspot.com/2026/08/tariff-update-catering-cart-roundup-and.html) _2026-08-13 · Cathie from Canada · Cathie from Canada_ First, an update on those tariff negotiations I think Canada is getting angry. You won't like us when we're angry... View on Threads Here is Ralph Goodale on the consequences of implementing Trump's new tariffs: "The Americans would make a very grave mistake if they underestimate the determination of the Canadian people." In The Globe and Mail , columnist Campbell Clark writes Peering over the… ## [From Executions to MAiD: The Weak Science Behind Dr. Zivot’s MAiD “Drowning” Claim](https://maidincanada.substack.com/p/from-executions-to-maid-the-weak-176) _2026-08-13 · MAiD in Canada · MAiD in Canada_ The Long Version ## [Stumpy success](https://thehermitsrest.blog/2026/08/12/stumpy-success/) _2026-08-13 · Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall · The Hermits' Rest_ Now, that took a while. The huge stump has been sitting in the corner of the back yard for months. It’s been many weeks since flat bits were created on the surface. I have been adding bird seed whenever rain or wind washed it off. I waited patiently, knowing the birds had plenty to eat … Continue reading "Stumpy success" ## [Rapid-Onset Dinosaur Syndrome](https://jaymichaelson.substack.com/p/rapid-onset-dinosaur-syndrome) _2026-08-12 · Jay Michaelson · Both/And with Jay Michaelson_ All of a sudden, a big part of my identity seems headed for obsolescence. ## [Wednesday Updates: Wildcard dreams, some interesting reads, plus wildfire update](https://cathiefromcanada.blogspot.com/2026/08/wednesday-updates-wildcard-dreams-some.html) _2026-08-12 · Cathie from Canada · Cathie from Canada_ Wildcard Dreams It has been done before, so maybe our Jays can do it again! CBC's Geoff Nixon writes From last place to the post-season? Here's how the 2026 Blue Jays could pull it off Prime Minister Mark Carney says "you've got to believe" the Toronto Blue Jays can still make the playoffs. But can they, really? ...According to Elias Sports Bureau, the official statistician of Major League… ## [That BMJ Public Health article on excess mortality by Saskia Mostert et al. has finally been retracted](https://www.pepijnvanerp.nl/2026/08/that-bmj-public-health-article-on-excess-mortality-by-saskia-mostert-et-al-has-finally-been-retracted/) _2026-08-12 · Pepijn · Pepijn van Erp_ It took more than two years for the questionable excess mortality study to be retracted from BMJ Public Health. ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iSJxwz2iNsQW) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Note from self?](https://thehermitsrest.blog/2026/08/11/note-from-self/) _2026-08-12 · Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall · The Hermits' Rest_ If your future self could send you one sentence, what do you hope it would say? I hope my future self (maybe when I’m 102) would tell me how proud she is of all the learning and growing past me did, and that she appreciates all the memories of my fun with nature, friends, and … Continue reading "Note from self?" ## [DISINFO RADAR: Watch and Warn, covering August 2026](https://truthmeter.mk/disinfo-radar-watch-and-warn-covering-august-2026/) _2026-08-11 · Вистиномер.мк · Truthmeter_ Subscribe to the monthly newsletter → Western Balkans Watch and Warn: Serbia’s election uncertainty, regional tensions and late-summer information manipulation The prospect of early presidential and parliamentary elections is likely to intensify competition over political legitimacy and Serbia’s strategic direction.… ## [Another Pentagon UAP Release – More Dots](https://theness.com/neurologicablog/another-pentagon-uap-release-more-dots/) _2026-08-11 · Steven Novella · NeuroLogica Blog_ I saw the movie, Disclosure Day. I was not impressed. It was (mild spoiler alert) a completely unimaginative wet dream of what the UFO community fantasizes the government is hiding from all of us. There were no new interesting angles or plot twists or deeper story elements added to this now standard modern mythology. I \[…\] The post Another Pentagon UAP Release – More Dots first appeared on… ## [Look up! Look Waaaaay Up! Plus catching up with the news, and a wildfires update](https://cathiefromcanada.blogspot.com/2026/08/look-up-look-waaaaay-up-plus-catching.html) _2026-08-11 · Cathie from Canada · Cathie from Canada_ Set your alarm clocks for Wednesday, August 12 and look up. Look waaaaaay up. In the morning, a planet alignment: View on Threads In the afternoon, a solar eclipse -- with totality in Greenland, Iceland and Spain, and a partial eclipse in eastern Canada: View on Threads View on Threads View on Threads Here is a link to a Solar Eclipse tracker where you can input your city and it will calculate… ## [My favorite local specialty](https://thehermitsrest.blog/2026/08/10/my-favorite-local-specialty/) _2026-08-11 · Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall · The Hermits' Rest_ What’s the best local dish you’ve ever eaten while traveling? Ah. I can answer this even in my exhausted travel state. Then I’ll tell you how close I came to being duped. I have two favorite dishes from my travels. First are the cluster oysters at Hudson’s on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. I do … Continue reading "My favorite local specialty" ## [#TuesdayBookBlog The Firehand File by Bob Van Laerhoven](https://olganm.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/tuesdaybookblog-the-firehand-file-by-bob-van-laerhoven/) _2026-08-10 · olganm · Just Olga_ Hi, all: I bring you the latest English translation of a book by an author I’ve been following for a while. This is a novel set in a fascinating historical period and is a must-read, but it is dark, and the topics it touches can be very upsetting, so caution is advised before deciding to \[…\] ## [The Deepfakes We Warned About Are Here](https://theness.com/neurologicablog/the-deepfakes-we-warned-about-are-here/) _2026-08-10 · Steven Novella · NeuroLogica Blog_ It’s interesting to go back to see articles I wrote years ago to see how they held up. In 2019 I wrote a post about the “Challenges of Deepfakes“, which I just reread. What I discussed held up pretty well – deepfakes have both the effect of spreading misinformation and reducing confidence in real information. \[…\] The post The Deepfakes We Warned About Are Here first appeared on NeuroLogica Blog . ## [Looking and learning](https://thehermitsrest.blog/2026/08/09/looking-and-learning/) _2026-08-10 · Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall · The Hermits' Rest_ I’m pretty much wiped out, but today was extra, extra fun. I enjoyed listening to and watching birds behind the hotel. I got to watch Lesser Goldfinches eating thistle seeds and the happiest Raven, who had scored an entire biscuit. I also saw unidentified animals in the hills. Next we met a fun young woman … Continue reading "Looking and learning" ## [Today's wildfires update, plus Sunday Funday](https://cathiefromcanada.blogspot.com/2026/08/todays-wildfires-update-plus-sunday.html) _2026-08-09 · Cathie from Canada · Cathie from Canada_ Wildfires Update The situation Saturday in BC View on Threads View on Threads View on Threads View on Threads From Saturday evening View on Threads View on Threads Yukon update: View on Threads Ontario update: View on Threads Sunday Funday Good posts View on Threads View on Threads I don't know if this is true, but I hope it is View on Threads View on Threads View on Threads A few posts about… ## [Challenging MAiD Misinformation is Making a Difference](https://maidincanada.substack.com/p/kelsi-sheren-says-shes-being-silenced) _2026-08-08 · MAiD in Canada · MAiD in Canada_ Another example of a win for truth your support made possible ## [The August MAiD Quiz is Live](https://maidincanada.substack.com/p/the-august-maid-quiz-is-live) _2026-08-07 · MAiD in Canada · MAiD in Canada_ We missed posting the July MAiD quiz due to some personal life events getting in the way. But we’re back this month with the August Quiz. With MAiD for mental illness continuing to make headlines, new and ongoing court cases, and the federal government still to respond to recommendations from the parliamentary AMAD committee, we thought this month was a good time to focus our quiz on MAiD and… ## [The Synagogue Standing With a Terrorist Supporter](https://david-collier.com/synagogue/) _2026-08-07 · David · David Collier – independent investigative journalist_ A synagogue holds a fundraiser. No big deal, right? A synagogue holds a fundraiser for someone with a history of supporting Islamic terrorists? That’s a red flag. The synagogue leadership shuts down discussion of the terrorist supporter in advance of the fundraiser? That’s gatekeeping on a suicidal level. The Mohsen Mahdawi Video Ever since the U.S. administration arrested Mohsen Mahdawi in April… [Listen](https://david-collier.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MOHSEN-3.mp4) ## [This Week in MAiD Misinformation - The Tucker Carlson Edition](https://maidincanada.substack.com/p/this-week-in-maid-misinformation) _2026-08-06 · MAiD in Canada · MAiD in Canada_ This week in MAiD misinformation is dedicated to Tucker Carlson, who interviewed a familiar Canadian purveyor of misinformation and conspiracy theories about MAiD. ## [Why I Hate "Spirituality"](https://jaymichaelson.substack.com/p/why-i-hate-spirituality) _2026-08-06 · Jay Michaelson · Both/And with Jay Michaelson_ Just kidding, I love spirituality. But can't we find a better word for this thing? ## [Back From Down Under](https://theness.com/neurologicablog/back-from-down-under/) _2026-08-06 · Steven Novella · NeuroLogica Blog_ I am back from an almost three week trip to LA, Sydney and Christchurch. Sorry I did not have time to keep up with my blog over that period – in which we recorded four live SGU shows, produced three days of conference content, put on two stage shows, and hosted several other events. It \[…\] The post Back From Down Under first appeared on NeuroLogica Blog . ## [Hey J Street – Have you lost your mind?](https://david-collier.com/hey-j-street-have-you-lost-your-mind/) _2026-08-02 · David · David Collier – independent investigative journalist_ The U.S.-based Jewish progressive advocacy group J Street is joining the ranks of useful idiots who have come before. Are we to be suicidally empathetic? Is that J Street’s message? If so, that’s not a side of the street any Jew should be on. On July 28, J Street posted an urgent message claiming to speak in the name of the Jewish community and calling The post Hey J Street Have you lost your… ## [27 – 31 July 2026](https://walknotes.com/2026/08/01/27-31-july-2026/) _2026-08-01 · DW · Walknotes_ Monday Walk towards two women sitting on a bench in the wood. Chatting quietly they’re looking up, contemplating the sky. This area was cut back a while ago to make a clearer route for bats. In the winter everything is ground level, although right now, ferns and rosebay willow herb (fireweed) are more than shoulder \[…\] ## [How One False Claim About MAiD Took Six Months to Correct](https://maidincanada.substack.com/p/how-one-false-claim-about-maid-took) _2026-07-31 · MAiD in Canada · MAiD in Canada_ The American Association of Suicidology republishes its statement distinguishing MAiD from suicide—and illustrates one of the greatest challenges of combating misinformation. ## [A Very Christian Odyssey](https://jaymichaelson.substack.com/p/a-very-christian-odyssey) _2026-07-30 · Jay Michaelson · Both/And with Jay Michaelson_ Anti-Woke idiots have missed the conservative forest for the multicultural trees ## [New MAiD Infographics—Free to Use and Share](https://maidincanada.substack.com/p/new-maid-infographicsfree-to-use) _2026-07-28 · MAiD in Canada · MAiD in Canada_ We are always looking for way to make information about medical assistance in dying easier to access, understand, and share.