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reasonsforhope · 11 months

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For years, the people of the Kitasoo/Xai’xais First Nation watched over their waters and waited. They had spent nearly two decades working with Canada’s federal government to negotiate protections for Kitasu Bay, an area off the coast of British Columbia that was vulnerable to overfishing.

But the discussions never seemed to go anywhere. First, they broke down over pushback from the fishing industry, then over a planned oil tanker route directly through Kitasoo/Xai’xais waters.

“We were getting really frustrated with the federal government. They kept jumping onboard and then pulling out,” says Douglas Neasloss, the chief councillor and resource stewardship director of the Kitasoo/Xai’xais First Nation. “Meanwhile, we’d been involved in marine planning for 20 years – and we still had no protected areas.”

Instead, the nation watched as commercial overfishing decimated the fish populations its people had relied on for thousands of years.

Nestled on the west coast of Swindle Island, approximately 500km north of Vancouver, Kitasu Bay is home to a rich array of marine life: urchins and abalone populate the intertidal pools, salmon swim in the streams and halibut take shelter in the deep waters. In March, herring return to spawn in the eelgrass meadows and kelp forests, nourishing humpback whales, eagles, wolves and bears.

“Kitasu Bay is the most important area for the community – that’s where we get all of our food,” Neasloss says. “It’s one of the last areas where you still get a decent spawn of herring.”

So in December 2021, when the Department of Fisheries and Oceans withdrew from discussions once again, the nation decided to act. “My community basically said, ‘We’re tired of waiting. Let’s take it upon ourselves to do something about it,’” Neasloss says.

What they did was unilaterally declare the creation of a new marine protected area (MPA). In June 2022, the nation set aside 33.5 sq km near Laredo Sound as the new Gitdisdzu Lugyeks (Kitasu Bay) MPA – closing the waters of the bay to commercial and sport fishing.

It is a largely unprecedented move. While other marine protected areas in Canada fall under the protection of the federal government through the Oceans Act, Kitasu Bay is the first to be declared under Indigenous law, under the jurisdiction and authority of the Kitasoo/Xai’xais First Nation.

Pictured: "In some ways, I hope someone challenges us" … the Kitasoo/Xai’xais stewardship authority.

Although they did not wait for government approval, the Kitasoo did consult extensively: the declaration was accompanied by a draft management plan, finalised in October after three months of consultation with industry and community stakeholders. But the government did not provide feedback during that period, according to Neasloss, beyond an acknowledgment that it had received the plan...

Approximately 95% of British Columbia is unceded: most First Nations in the province of British Columbia never signed treaties giving up ownership of their lands and waters to the crown. This puts them in a unique position to assert their rights and title, according to Neasloss, who hopes other First Nations will be inspired to take a similarly proactive approach to conservation...

Collaboration remains the goal, and Neasloss points to a landmark agreement between the Haida nation and the government in 1988 to partner in conserving the Gwaii Haanas archipelago, despite both parties asserting their sovereignty over it. A similar deal was made in 2010 for the region’s 3,400 sq km Gwaii Haanas national marine conservation area.

“They found a way to work together, which is pretty exciting,” says Neasloss. “And I think there may be more Indigenous protected areas that are overlaid with something else.”

-via The Guardian, 5/3/23

#indigenous #indigenous issues #indigenous sovereignty #canada #british columbia #land back #first nations #tribal sovereignty #pacific northwest #marine protected area #conservation #sustainability #overfishing #marine science #canadian government #kitasoo-xai'xais #direct action #good news #hope

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batgovernor · 1 year

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John Beaton, 'Wolves'

John Beaton, ‘Wolves’

I’m wakened, drawn towards the ice-thin window, to witness scenes as faint and still as death. How bleak the moon; how bare the trees and meadows; sky’s pale maw overhangs Earth bleached beneath star fangs. Night’s curled lip sneers on shadows of mountains set like teeth. Two bow waves shear the median of the valley,iced hayfield yields as feral muscles glide–hoarfrost disturbed by wakes of live…

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#danger #grace #John Beaton #night #nonce form #power #snow #Vancouver Island #wolves

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troublegoose · 15 days

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may i have a random animal fact of indeterminate quality please

YES ABSOLUTELY

I see the wolf in your name and raise you a wolf fact! Did you know that wolves paws are slightly webbed? This allows them to walk over uneven or snowy terrain as well as aiding in swimming across large bodies of water.

In fact, there is a type of wolf that has an even closer relation with water- the Vancouver Island wolf lives a semi-aquatic life and largely subsists off a diet of marine life such as clams, barnacles, mussels and crabs... but more interestingly: salmon! They have been found to only eat the head and brains of the salmon- something that is predicted to be a way of avoiding parasites that would be harmful to canines!

#animal facts of indeterminate quality #inbox #jingling #they will also hunt other marine life such as otters and seals #as well as terrestrial animals like deer #but MOST of their diet consistsof marine life!#thank you for the ask :]] hope you enjoyed your animal fact!

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camilladerricoart · 4 months

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What's your favorite of these animals? For me, it's never easy since I’m an indecisive Libra 😅 but I have a soft spot for the majestic sea wolves, and the adorable sea otters 🦦 🐺💕 🌊"Salish Sea" is a celebration of Vancouver island’s captivating creatures and the diverse wildlife. 🎨 This painting is my heartfelt homage to the pack of sea wolves, the playful otters, and the endangered marmots, all calling the ocean their home.🏡🌊🦭

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You can explore the magic of "Salish Sea" at home- as a print in my online shop at www.camilladerrico.com. 🖼🙌

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#painting #print #camilladerrico #otter #seawolves #animallover #hometown #seacreature #nature #artworkoftheday

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cellythefloshie · 10 months

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If you were on the bachelorette what hockey boys would you want to be able to date and choose from? And who do you give your final rose to?

Hey Nonnie! This question has to be the most fun question I have ever received in my ask box. I have put too much thought into my list and the reasons why certain players would not be the recipient of my rose from night one to the final rose. So buckle up dashboard, you’re about to watch an entire season of my Bachelorette season in one post. Disclosure: I have not watched the Bachelor/Bachelorette in a very very long time. This is based on faded memories and quick google searches.

Meet the Contestants

Ross Colton - of Robinsville, NJ. Currently bottom six forward of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Anthony Cirelli - of Etobicoke, Ontario. Currently top six forward of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Brayden Point - of Calgary, Alberta. Currently top six forward of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Andrei Svechnikov - of Barnaul, Russia. Currently tops six forward of the Carolina Hurricanes.

Vince Dunn - Lindsay, Ontario. Currently one half of the top defensive pair of the Seattle Kraken.

Adam Lowry - of Calgary, Alberta (I know he was born in St Louis but he was raised in Calgary, Okay?). Currently Botton six forward of the Winnipeg Jets (and hopefully the future captain).

Timo Meir - of Herisau, Switzerland. Currently top six forward of the New Jersey Devils.

Matt Martin - of Winsdor, Ontario. Currently bottom six forward of the New York Islanders.

Anthony Beauvillier - of Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. Currently top six forward of the Vancouver Canucks.

Mat Barzal - of Coquitlam, British Columbia. Currently top six forward of the New York Islanders.

Tom Wilson - of Toronto, Ontario. Currently top six forward of the Washington Capitals.

Matthew Tkachuk - of Scottsdale, Arizona (this man has lived in so many cities because of his dad). Currently top six forward of the Florida Panthers.

Jeremy Swayman - of Anchorage, Alaska. Currently the backup goaltender of the Boston Bruins.

Pierre Luc Dubois - of Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec. Currently, desperately, trying to get traded from the Winnipeg Jets to the Montreal Canadiens.

Nico Hischier - of Naters, Switzerland. Currently top six forward, and Captain of the New Jersey Devils.

Brady Skjei - of Lakeville Minnesota. Currently a defenceman of the Carolina Hurricanes.

Pat Maroon - of St Louis, Missouri. Currently bottom six forward of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Chris Kreider - of Boxford, Massachussetts. Currently top six forward of the New York Rangers.

Pytor Kotchetkov - of Penza, Russia. Currently the goaltender of the Chicago Wolves (AHL) and a backup goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes.

William Nylander - of Calgary, Alberta. Currently top six forward of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Leon Draisaitl - of Cologne, Germany. Currently top six forward of the Edmonton Oilers.

Luke Schenn - of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Currently one half of the top defensive pair of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Josh Anderson - of Burlington, Ontario. Currently top six forward for the Montreal Canadiens.

Auston Matthews - of Scottsdale, Arizona. Currently top six forward of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Brendan Lemieux - of Denver, Colorado. Currently button six forward of the Philadelphia Flyers.

The First Night

At the end of the first night, the 25 contestants would become 15, with 10 NHL hotties failing to receive my affection in the form of a rose:

Timo Meir - we know his reputation. This man is a womanizer, and it’s clear when he tried to go in for a kiss during our first conversation. But we’re here for love. For commitment. So he had to go.

Pierre-Luc Dubois - speaking of commitment. This man doesn’t know the definition of that. He can’t commit to a team, he can’t commit to me. Au revoir.

Leon Draisaitl - this man is so intimidating to me. I wouldn’t have the confidence to pursue anything of any nature.

Pat Maroon - his energy would be too much for me. Confident, successful, and ready to party. I wouldn’t be able to keep up.

Luke Scheen - is a sweet guy, but wouldn’t do much to set himself apart from the rest.

Josh Anderson - would have flashed his abs at least once during the night - and I would have noticed but it wouldn't be enough to set him apart from the rest of the guys who go the extra mile to set themselves apart.

Nico Hischier - a sweet guy. Very gentlemanly. But he’s a little young for me so he doesn’t receive a rose.

Auston Matthews - Auston would come in so confident he would come off as cocky. Would brag about his friendship with Justin Beiber and would come dressed in an expensive sweatsuit instead of a suit like the other contestant. Would not be a vibe.

Brendan Lemieux - during the first night. Brendan Lemieux and Matthew Tkachuk got into a physical altercation regarding the biting incident with Brady Tkachuk. Production wanted to kick them both off the show, but instead, they were allowed to stay until the end of the night where Tkachuk was the only one of the two to receive the rose.

Pytor Kochetkov - my sweet sweet Pytor. He would have needed Svechnikov to translate for him all night. So kind and sweet, but the language barrier was strong and Svechnikov would have needed to be a constant third wheel to make it work - plus he’s kind I can’t decide if he is baby brother vibes or not. He would not receive the final rose of the evening.

Season Highlights

Andrei Svechnikov secured the first kiss on the first night with his charm, maturity and his kindness in helping Pytor through the night when he could have been selfish

Andrei also received the first rose of the season before the first rose ceremony was held

Vince Dunn would be a quick fan favorite but not without controversy - there would be a call to action from fans that wanted him to be sent home but he would remain on the show after making a public apology at the rose ceremony

Anthony Beauvillier and Mat Barzal would go on a 2 on 1 date with me, some kind of outdoorsy thing with paddleboarding and it would have been a great time BUT they would both go home that same night after Beauvillier refuses the rose on the date. Their friendship ultimately gets in the way of their pursuit of love

Ross Colton would fail to receive a rose after a group date that involved an extensive hike in the wilderness

Tkachuk would continue to be an instigator for the season starting conflicts and pushing the buttons of other contenders. It would lead to Tom Wilson and Matt Martin not receiving roses but he would be the one not to receive a rose when a conflict with Lowry would arise. Lowry would receive the final rose that night, sending Tkachuk home.

Chris Kreider would try to propose midseason and his eagerness and willingness to commit so early would be a red flag, he would not receive a rose at the following ceremony

After regret and complications, Ross Colton would be welcomed back onto the show as I would feel like failing to give him a rose was a mistake

With the welcoming back of Ross to the show, William Nylander would be sent home as a result

On a 1 on 1 date with Brady Skeji things would look to become more intimate than it actually was and viewers would be shocked when he would not receive a rose later than night

During what would be the rose ceremony that would bring it down to the final 4 it is revealed that it would be a final 5 with only 7 contenders remaining: Ross Colton, Anthony Cirelli, Adam Lowry, Andrei Svechnikov, Brayden Point, Jeremy Swayman and Vince Dunn

Viewers would be shocked when Anthony Cirelli would receive the final rose before the final four over Brayden Point who had been a front-runner for your heart since night one

The Final Five

Usually the final four, but would be changed last minute as I struggled to make the decision, it would be time to travel and meet the families of the final 5 contestants.

Ross Colton - the trip would take me to New Jersey where I would meet his parents and his brother Rob. They would be welcoming, and kind, but it would be very clear how many worlds apart we are and it would plant some insecurities of just how well I would be able to fit into their lifestyle and expectations.

Anthony Cirelli - back in Canada, I would meet his family, and very importantly Grandma Cirelli who is known for her tomato sauce. We would cook a meal together in their family kitchen - and she would approve of my cooking.

Vince Dunn - A mere hour away from where we visited Tony’s family, I would meet Dunn’s. It’s a smaller city and feels familiar to what I’ve grown up in BUT everyone seems to know him there. It’s weird being there with a local celebrity because there is no just blending into a big city here. His family would be as kind and welcoming as the others, and I’d get to see more of his emotional side that we would have seen glimmer off throughout the season.

Adam Lowry - in Calgary we would meet his family, a very strong hockey family, with his dad having played and coached and his brother having played as well. It’s their lives, and will always be a part of it. We would see just how good he is with his nieces and nephews and go to see the mountains in Banff.

Andrei Svechnikov - the final trip would take me to Russia where I would meet his parents, his brother and his brother’s family. It would be a breathtaking trip, one like any other seen on the show but it would be conflicting as his mother would show her concerns. I would not be what his mother imagined for her sweet boy, and her approval is very important to him. And the larger age gap would be revisited.

After the trips, it would come to the rose ceremony that would bring the final 5 down to the final two. That night, Andrei would fail to receive a rose, the age gap and the pressure of his mother being too much. Ross, while an obvious favourite for the majority of the season would not receive a rose, the high maintenance feel of his family too much and too intimidating to commit to at that moment - and the goodbye is one not without tears. The viewers would be shocked again when Tony would receive the final rose, sending Lowry back to the off-season. His familiar pressure of their legacy all too much even though seeing him with his nephews would given me absolute baby fever.

Then only two remained: Anthony Cirelli and Vince Dunn.

The Final Rose

The final rose would be one of great controversy with lots of viewers seeming to think I was making a mistake moving forward with my final two. That I had greater chemistry with other players that I had sent walking and that whoever I chose would be a decision made in regret. But I was left to make the choice between the two final contenders. Anthony Cirelli. The sweet, respectable boy from Vaughn. Who maybe wasn’t as traditionally handsome as the other contestants - but I’m a sucker for those curls. Who loves Kygo and partying in Miami but will always value his family and their traditions above all else.

And then there was Vince. The mildly problematic, handsome man - who also has those oh-so-dangerous curls and those bright eyes. He can be wild, but also sweet - and always so intense with emotions that you can see so clearly written across his face. A man who can enjoy the outdoors as much as a night at the club.

And while Tony and Ross both very clearly have a piece of my heart I need a man who is going to be able to go out there and enjoy nature with me. Someone who won’t care that I don’t spend an hour in front of the mirror to do my hair and my makeup every day. Someone who will love my cooking, and isn’t afraid of his emotions or to have tough conversations.

And for those reasons, I would have to give my final rose to… Vince.

#celly answers

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clembian · 13 days

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hihiiii …i was wondering if there r any strange and wonderful creatures of any kind that u have taken a liking to :] [<-please tell me ALL the fun facts abt any animal u think is neat]

THERE R i loveee.beasts and creatures of some kind. my very favs rthe sort of big dogs or cats of the world.. wolves r my favorite guys everrr.. then cows. BUT HAVE U EVER SEEN A BINTURONG!!!!!ohhh they r so magical..

^^she has a very strong prehensile tail and ankles that rotate 180° to climb things<33 and people. they like 2 climb their keepers at zoos :3 everything else is under there cos it got a little long ->

also a big fan of very snouted animals.. boars r awesome.. pigs.. ohhh the way they like. turn into feral hogs so quick in the wild...IT HAPPENS IN LIKE A FEW MONTHS !!!!!its cooluntil they r invasive(and they r😓) but pigs r so amazing....

BATS bats r so cool and i dont rly want 2 be near them but i love them sm. i have a pretty healthy fear of rabies . i see bats fly around my neighborhood in summer !! they r cool even when they arent cute but i think most of them r :-)

honestly i have a pretty normal list of animals i love cos a lot of my favorites r farm animalz OH!!!!SPEAKING OFTHAT !!!!! sheep... ohhh my favorite girl sheep.. THERE R SO MANY DIFFERENT PNES!!!!

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^^these r valais blacknose !!!!!ohh i love them sm. shout out 2 timmy from shaun the sheep

^^and these ones r maybe my fav.. border leicester sheep =) bnuny sheep.. also i loveee videos of herding dogs and sheep cos its so interesting like.. that dog wants 2 do one thing and its herd some sheep in a crowd. and u just brought him to a flock of sheep. he is ecstatic

not a herding dog but one of my favorite breeds !!airedale terriers Are working dogs tho !! especially 4 hunting !high prey drive and stuff :]

^^also big shout out 2 chickenz with pants.. they r like dinosaurs 2 me. love what they have goin on B) also brahma chickens have been around since likee. the 1800s !!!!

also not a specific beast but i watched island of the sea wolves recently and it was rly good !! its abt a bunch of the animals that live on vancouver island ! i will say they get into likee.. wolf pack power dynamics and its kinda silly cos that is rly not how that works😭but its interesting 2 watch and imagine what's actually going on when the wolves interact w each other :]]]

#this took a minute cos i was super tired last night #but i love animals and i rly wanted 2 answer ur question properly #its not the coolest list out there but i loveee farm animals #and im always finding new cool animals i didn't know existed #next time i find one ill send it ur way :]]]#asks #ghost <3 #I HOPE UR HAVIGN A RLY GOOD DAY!!!!!<33

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werewolftism · 6 months

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Opinions on Vancouver island wolves

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OHHH MY GOD WATER WOLVES !!! THEY’RE JUST LIKE ME FR. SO GORGEOUS

OPINION: REALLY GOOD LOVE THESE GUYS

#thank you for this ask i love this ask #mine

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lunanightshadex · 7 months

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who: @xcalistax where: the forest, near Luna's cottage not New Rome notes: i apologize if i am butchering the landscape of Rome but as a resident of vancouver island, it is a struggle of a concept to not picture the ocean and trees everywhere

Howls from the wolves echoed throughout the night and her friends, the changelings had returned to which they came and the seasonal court they spawned from. She wondered about the Eladrin that lived within the woods, she could trace her lineage back to them and yet they remained a mystery -- she was raised to believe they were the enemy and yet she had heard whispers as how they could wield nature like her. Sleep had been evasive and she felt more steady when she had the cold press of her weapons in hand. She practiced, over and over again, a throw from her blade to embed within the bark of the tree. War is coming and she'll have to protect other peoples skin. She heard the crunch of leaves and turned to greet the familiar figure. A coy smile plays on her lips that hints on something darker and more carnel. "Did you come here to fight?"

#person: calista #hope this is okay!

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oeldeservesthenorris · 2 years

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What's the best thing you did this summer? - NHL Superstar Roundtable

Mathew Barzal, New York Islanders: "I was in Paris for five days. Loved Paris; fashion, food, lifestyle. Then the Amalfi Coast for like nine days. Just beach clubs and so relaxing. The Mediterranean Sea is so relaxing and beautiful. But the coolest thing that I did? I rented a Vespa and went scootering around the side of the Amalfi Coast. Super cool."

Quinn Hughes, Vancouver Canucks: "We were in Michigan. We golfed a lot. We went to Hawai'i for a bit. We went to New York for a bit. It was fun. ... My brother, my dad, Zegras was there.....It was good."

INSIDE YOU THERE ARE TWO WOLVES

#quinn hughes #mat barzal #short king #vancouver canucks #new york islanders #nhl #nhl hockey #nhlplayersmediatour2022 #nhlpreseason #nhl2022-2023

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thepastisalreadywritten · 1 year

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One thing is abundantly clear: the latest trailer for the Netflix series Harry & Meghan is definitely incendiary.

Anything that talks about people being “happy to lie” to protect Prince William — at the expense, the trailer seems to imply, of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex — is always going to land with a bang.

The question is, though: how much heat is being expended? And how much light is being shed?

After the first three episodes were aired, one criticism was about how vague the accusations being levelled by the couple were.

There was an awful lot of talk about what “they” had done to Harry and Meghan, without any real specifics of who “they” were. This is true of this trailer, in spades.

One noted source of confusion is the question of who these people are who were “happy to lie” to protect William.

The implication from the trailer is that it is the palace. That would fit in with the way images of the palace flash on the screen, and it would also fit in with what Meghan has said before.

One of the themes of her Oprah Winfrey interview was that the palace had refused to protect her by rejecting the story that she had supposedly made Kate cry in a row over bridesmaids’ dresses before her wedding to Harry.

If one looks at the trailer on Netflix, however, as opposed to social media, the subtitles say that Harry is talking about the British media.

That is puzzling: it does not really make sense to accuse the media of lying to protect William: they are not really in the business of protecting anyone.

Some of the quotes in the trailer are less inflammatory than they appear.

When Meghan says, “our security was being pulled,” it sounds dramatic but what is she talking about?

If she is talking about Canada, well that is neither surprising nor particularly shocking.

The whole world knows that when they were living on Vancouver Island, the Canadian government was not prepared to pay for their security. Neither was the British government, given that they were living abroad and no longer carrying out royal duties.

This is an old argument, which is no longer terribly exciting.

Then Meghan says:

“I wasn’t being thrown to the wolves, I was being fed to the wolves.”

That is a dramatic-sounding line but ultimately meaningless: what is the difference between being thrown to the wolves and being fed to the wolves?

Harry also talks about “institutional gaslighting,” which is another colourful phrase but raises the question: what on earth is he talking about?

Gaslighting is generally defined as manipulating someone so as to make them question their own reality: the palace has been accused of all sorts of things but that takes their alleged skulduggery to a new level.

Yet again, we will have to wait until Thursday to see what Harry means by this, if anything.

Their cheerleader Christopher Bouzy says that “they” — that’s right, them again — were “actively recruiting people to disseminate disinformation.”

What? Who? How? We await the evidence with interest.

As with the first episodes, so much of this raises further questions.

Meghan says that leaving Britain “gave us a chance to create that home that we had always wanted,” which prompts the thought: what on earth was Frogmore Cottage all about then?

They spent £2.4 million on that -- without the furniture, the decoration and all the fancy interior design: was it not the home they wanted?

Harry talks in the trailer about this being “a fight worth fighting for,” which is stirring talk, but perhaps someone ought to explain to him that causes are the thing that one fights for, not fights.

And at some point, the fighting has to stop.

#Prince Harry #Megxit #Valentine Low

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