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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 22/07/2025

This is excellent. In three minutes she explains how democracies become dictatorships. It's happened so many times, yet in each country, most people said, 'it can't happen here'

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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Happy Canada Day! Bonne Fête du Canada! #CanadaDay #SenateofCanada

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Canadian In Alberta @canadianinalberta.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

If you're Albertan and you're tired of the separatism talk and all the instability that comes with it, then blame Danielle Smith She has catered to the separatist element within her party for years by creating fights with Ottawa Creating chaos is how she maintains power #ableg #abpoli

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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

We’re not free unless every one of us is free. Freedom to choose, freedom to be safe, freedom to live authentically. Transgender kids in Alberta got a little bit closer to freedom today. Let’s keep fighting. 🏳️‍⚧️ egale.ca/donate/#tab-...

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Donate today. With your donation, Egale Canada will be able to continue providing support for the 2SLGBTQI community through research, education, awareness, and legal advocacy.

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Danny Miller @danielmilleresq.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

While bombing Iran is bad for Trump’s poll numbers, starting a war and creating chaos is good for Trump as an authoritarian. Authoritarians exploit chaos to claim emergency powers, deploy the military domestically, and undermine free and fair elections. These attacks must be viewed from this lens.

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Amanda Hu @amandalhu.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

With alt text:

"When it came to that one individual, I almost didn't stay. I was filled with rage and I knew by then, that the world was watching. I was going to go home, because I didn't want to do anything to bring negativity to my people. However, I consulted with some close people, and based on wise feedback I stayed. Visibility is key, diplomacy is important. There was no one else there.
I prayed and tried my best to observe everything. I prayed to creator, my grandmothers, grandfathers, and my mom. I asked them to guide my words and actions in that moment. As I stood on the tarmac next to my good friend Jyoti, I watched Trump approach each delegate before me, and I thought of those suffering around the world, my son, my nation, my ancestors, and waited for him to approach.
Instead of war, I chose peace. Instead of hate, I chose love. Instead of hostility, I tried my best to show humanity. He was just another person, like the ones I greeted before him (some would say a horrible person and we all know many reasons why). I felt strong with my feather hat, which I received a transfer for yesterday, my treaty suit, my beadwork, and good medicine. I stood taller than him as a proud Tsuut ina. Close as it gets.
I spoke my Tsuut ina language. I showed him my treaty medal and told him it's older than Canada and that this is native land. I spoke for my elders, babies, and future generations, and spoke for peace and protecting water for future generations. I tried to say as much as I could, as wisely as I could, while representing with honour and dignity. Whether he listened or not, time will tell.
I don't care if it was anyone else, in fact, I wish I was someone else. But I'm glad that the world got to witness a treaty suit, treaty medal, beautiful beadwork, precious feather hat, and us. I take assurance in knowing a message of protecting water and peace was spoken to world leaders."

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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

This is a very good response to Danielle’s twisty stories told at the coal town hall last night. Thank you, Sarah Elmeligi, for setting the story straight.

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MidwestHedonist @midwesthedonist.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Spread the love and acceptance #pridemonth

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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

The #1 reason Alberta separation talk burns my butt is because to entertain any scenario where Alberta leaves confederation rips away my 🇨🇦CANADIAN🇨🇦 identity. I’m not willing to give that away for any pile of money or privilege. You’ll have to tear the maple leaf away from my cold, dead hands.

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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Appreciation quote-post for Dr. Wesley; his guiding hand amidst this UCP governance mess is so valuable in this moment. As a political scientist it’s apparent that he understands and can make sense of the environment we live in. Another banger thread. 👇🏼

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Corey Hogan 🇨🇦 @coreyhogan.ca · 06/05/2025

Confederation is like a family. Ultimatums, threats and escape plans are not a way to make a family work. Premier Smith should ask herself what her intentions are here. Is she comfortable with where this might lead? Are we, as Albertans? Let’s be constructive. Canada is worth it.

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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 09/05/2025

I'm often asked: What motivates Danielle Smith to do the radical things she does? After all, many of her actions fly in the face of public opinion, the constitution, conservative ideology, and her own public commitments. I used to equivocate. I'm about ready to call it.🧵

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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

“Naked political ambition and partisanship.” Couldn’t agree more. She sees Albertans only as road kill on the path to her throne, sparing only the ones who will keep her in power.

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Today, Chief Troy Knowlton of Piikani Nation made it clear to Smith that she has not only united First Nations in Alberta against Bill 54 and separation... She's united First Nations across Canada against what she's doing. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Janis Irwin @janisirwin.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

What Robin said.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson @neildegrassetyson.com · 05/05/2025

In space, Venus flanks Earth on the left, with a hellfire greenhouse effect. Mars on the right, which long ago had running water. Today, it's bone dry. Something bad happened on each planet. Seems like the wrong time to limit the Nation’s capacity to conduct climate research.

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Lisa 🍁 @laviolisa.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Another must read 👇by Charlie.

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judy 🇨🇦 @judy-bug.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Preventing access to #vaccines endangers Albertans & strains the #healthcare system. The #Alberta Medical Association also has described the #UCP Manning Covid report as "anti-science" & "anti-evidence." #Ableg #Abpoli #Cdnpoli #CorruptCare #ABResistance #NeverVoteConservative #FireTheUCP

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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 30/04/2025

Today, an avowed separatist leader from Quebec called for Canadian unity. Meanwhile, an avowed federalist from Alberta went out of her way to make it easier to launch a sovereignty referendum in her province. Power's a hell of a drug.

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Brittlestar @brittlestar.com · 29/04/2025

Poilievre losing his seat is almost Shakespearean: Pretender to the throne riles countrymen with anger, gets defeated by guy with Joy in his name. It’s basically Macbeth.

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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Look someone produced a list of Alberta MLA Quislings! How handy! Weird they are all UCP, none are NDP Contact numbers also there, so you can tell them what you think. It woudl also be a good list to consult, come election time. Source: albertarepublicans.com/actionhub/ml...

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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

If you are Canadian, you are contractually obliged to like George’s post below.

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RVG @anorrinradd.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

It's Pierre's friends we worry about.

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Canadian Resistance 🇨🇦🇪🇺 @cdnresistance.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Most Canadians are wary of Pierre Poilievre now. A vote for his party is a vote for Trumpism.

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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 01/04/2025

The two leading contenders for prime minister have deep personal roots in the West. Yet Conservatives in the region argue that the West is "left out" of national decisionmaking? And that there's a "national unity crisis"? You don't have to believe them.

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ema 🇨🇦 🇮🇪 🇨🇦🍁 @ema2ca.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Some facts that all of us need to heed. So do your part and #BuyCanadian. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #tariffs

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LeslieMaggie🇨🇦🍁 @lesliemaggie.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Canadians will be heroes if they Vote in the next federal election! 🇨🇦 #Vote2025 #NeverPoilievre #cdnpoli

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Clay Thompson - Pierre Poilievre went to Canada's North, made promises about the North, without talking to the leaders of the North. Mark Carney sat down for tea and listened to the leaders of the North. That's Leadership. See the difference, Canada? #cdnpoli

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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Justin Trudeau, the privilege, responsibility and burden of holding public office is one that few fully appreciate. You carried out your service with purpose and dignity. Gratitude is also due to your loved ones, who silently shared in the responsibility. Thank you. #cdnpoli

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@KatyET www.abresistance.ca @katyet.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

18 DAYS❗️ On APR 1st the UCP will give themselves the power to turn our hospitals into FOR PROFITS‼️ What will YOU do? Will thousands take to the streets to save our hospitals? WILL YOU JOIN US? Please Reply & Repost Thanks all!

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Danielle Smith asked for foreign interference in Canada's politics from Tucker Carlson, who had, prior to this, called for the US to invade Canada? She asked for his help to get Justin Trudeau fired. Danielle Smith is a traitor. She is not Team Canada as she now pretends. #cdnpoli

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

This is our Prime Minister 🇨🇦 A true world leader. #cdnpoli

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Canadian Resistance 🇨🇦🇪🇺 @cdnresistance.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Pierre Poilievre: endorsed by Donald Trump. Enough said.

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Carol Off @caroloff.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

The remake of this clip is perfect. This is so Jeff Douglas. Thank you, JD. youtube.com/watch?v=_Ozb...

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We Are Canadian

YouTube video by Jeff Douglas

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Shawna Gawreluck @shawnagawreluck.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

The US has a vested interest in selling the narrative that Canadians “want” to be a state to justify potential actions. This terrifies me.

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

The land of innovation, optimism, and getting ‘er done.’ 🇨🇦 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ozb...

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We Are Canadian

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Jonny Wakefield @jonnywakefield.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Canada: there are worse times to watch Kenneth Branagh's Henry V St. Crispin's Day speech www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-yZ...

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

So pissed off at the US and Trump tariffs that I decided to skate off some steam this morning. Still furious but feeling better. Because WE ARE CANADA, THE TRUE NORTH STRONG AND FREE! ❤️🇨🇦💪

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

ELBOWS UP, CANADA!

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Former 🇺🇸 ambassador to Russia 👇🏽

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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

A reflection on Canada and the dark times we are living in. We are no longer just playing shinny. The stakes are dangerously high. When Mike Myers gave the "elbows up" sign, we know what to do. Read my latest Substack here on why Canada won't break. charlieangus.substack.com/p/elbows-up?...

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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

When Mike Myers wore his "Canada Is Not For Sale" t-shirt on SNL, he mouthed a secret code: "elbows up." It's a reference to the great Gordie "Mr. Elbows" Howe who punished those that messed with his team. You heard him Canada: elbows up. If anyone asks why, tell them that Mike Myers sent you.

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