Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialDavid Hamer @davidhamer1951.bsky.social · 15hAgreed: Alberta Queen of Stupid Danielle Smith was never elected to hold a referendum of any kind on separation, and the whole current exercise is a act of treason calculated to keep the protofascists of her own party mollified. 🍁😠🍁 117570
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialGhouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 5hJen Gerson with more truth bombs: “Voting to leave is not sending a message to Ottawa. It’s sending a message to Washington.” “The message is this: Canada is weak, regionally divided, and can be turned on itself for America’s benefit. Ultimately, that message hurts all of us, including Albertans.”readtheline.caJen Gerson: Oh, so you want to send Ottawa a message, eh?Vote to stay and send Washington the right message. Namely, don’t fuck with us. 27038
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialCanadian In Alberta @canadianinalberta.bsky.social · 19hI wish I could repost this a thousand times It need to be on huge billboards across Alberta #ableg #abpoli P.S. @naheednenshi.bsky.social maybe check these figures and use it the next election 🤷🏼♂️ 18039
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialBonnie Critchley @bonniecritchley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026The evidence of American interference here in #Alberta continues to grow. If you stay home and don't vote, you are letting them win. #ABPoli #Referendum2026 814458
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialOrlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Treason. “There is a word for this sabotage, for this reckless imposition of the tyranny of a small minority. We must not be afraid to use it, and reclaim it from the authoritarians of the far right.” Not a mistake these two pieces were in the Globe today www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/73871ad...theglobeandmail.comWe must call Alberta separation what it isIt is not a movement of grievance politics. Something far more sinister is at work 56440
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialConnieL 🟥🍁🟥🐝🌲 Living with COPD @connieskp.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Bottom of page 16 "Claims about a feasibility study being conducted with Trump administration officials, about a potential $500 billion line of credit if Alberta separatists succeed. It's all here. disinfowatch.org/wp-content/u...disinfowatch.org 083
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialLuke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 03/10/2026Oh wow In May, I reported Alberta separatists were using an app developed by GOP operatives with ties to US ambassador Pete Hoekstra @theglobeandmail.com now reports the same operatives flew to Calgary on a private jet for a secret meeting with separatist leaders: pressprogress.ca/alberta-sepa... 34456326
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialOrlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 03/10/2026“A Globe and Mail investigation has found that Republican political operatives were on the ground in Alberta this year to assist the separatist campaign in its bid to leave Canada…” Can we stop both siding this yet? www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...theglobeandmail.comThe elephant in the roomAlberta separatists have gone to D.C. offering fresh water and oil in exchange for American support – and Republican operatives have provided tactical assistance inside the province 26330182
bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Does the curriculum include how a progressive income tax works? And how that works on a population level? 041
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialJason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Stephen Harper has, as we've long awaited, weighed in against Alberta separatism. But man oh man, do I have to strongly quibble with him claiming sentiment was zero when he was PM. Here's a 2014 poll putting belief in separation at 23%, which is where it sits now. nationalpost.com/opinion/step... 35356142
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialCheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Michael J. Fox receives the Order of Canada 🇨🇦🥰 14244851078
bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Still waiting waiting for the separatists financial disclosure, which is required by law. They are now at least a month overdue. efpublic.elections.ab.ca/efCIPs.cfm?M...efpublic.elections.ab.caElections Alberta | Chief Electoral OfficeWelcome to the homepage of Elections Alberta, the office responsible for the administration of provincial elections, by-elections and referenda. | /> <meta property= 030
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialTod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 01/10/2026TODAY IN CANADA: In 1986, children's author Robert Munsch published "Love You Forever"; the book went on to become one of the best-selling children's books of all time. 📕YOUR SAY: Name a Canadian kids' book you can still partially recite from memory? 2922358
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialAJ Hamilton 🇨🇦 @aj-hamilton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026We’re an imperfect country and that means coming to terms with our past so we can build a better future together 🇨🇦 14912
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialBrant Reeves @bireeves95.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Pathetic….. 1531222415791
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialGhouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 06/06/2026I hate it when I agree with Jason Kenney. 68116
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialTimothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 28/09/2026"Vaccines work" isn't a political statement. "Immigrants do not increase crime" isn't a political statement. "Climate change is real" isn't a political statement. "Genocide is bad" isn't a political statement. Stop neutralizing the power of facts by framing them as "politics." Reality matters. 12595238
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialAlberta's Voice @albertasvoice.ca · 24/09/2026On October 19th, send Danielle Smith a message. Vote NO to her nine costly questions nobody asked for. No to Danielle Smith. No to the Nine. #ableg #abpoli #alberta #abreferendum 210153
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialSenator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Useful context for Alberta’s anti-inmigrant referendum questions. We are not being “flooded” with newcomers. And scapegoating immigrants for longstanding structural problems with our public health care system, in particular, is gutter politics. #cdnpoli #abpoli #notothenine.ca.finance.yahoo.comCanada's population growth slows to lowest level in 80 yearsThe population is also aging with the median age now at 40.9 years 14366165
bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026It is easier to blame someone else than to fix the problems that you are responsible for. 021
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialCourt Ellingson @courtellingson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The UCP govt chose not to invest in necessary infrastructure. Good, hardworking people will look elsewhere to build their future. #abpoli #ableg #Calgary 0229
bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026funding sources are supposed to be published here: efpublic.elections.ab.ca/efCIPs.cfm?M... Reminder that either the APP financial data is overdue or Elections Alberta has not published it yet. Neither is reassuring.efpublic.elections.ab.caElections Alberta | Chief Electoral OfficeWelcome to the homepage of Elections Alberta, the office responsible for the administration of provincial elections, by-elections and referenda. | /> <meta property= 010
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialXela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 22/09/2026@deadder.bsky.social 😢😢😢 18854942162
bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Is that $1900 tax deductible? The TFW are already paying for healthcare via their taxes. And they all had a health check as part of their application. 040
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialCanadian In Alberta @canadianinalberta.bsky.social · 22/09/2026At some point Albertans need to understand that the price of oil is high & there's no boom because of this 👇🏼 #ableg #abpoli 56632
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialTimothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 21/09/2026NO evidence to support UCP & separatists (hateful) lies about immigrants. "The evidence on this point is consistent. Migrants in high-income countries are, on average, healthier than host populations and contribute more economically than they consume in services." healthydebate.ca/2026/04/topi...healthydebate.caAlberta can’t rely on immigrant workers while denying them health care - Healthy DebateAlberta cannot build a functioning health system by recruiting newcomers to sustain it while denying some the care they need to live, work and stay. 713066
bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Anything but a clear and decisive victory will be dragging us down for years. For this, we need everyone engaged and voting. Remember, everyone who disagrees with you will be voting. turnoutsimulator.caturnoutsimulator.caThe smaller side can win a referendum — or at least make it closeA side that's behind in the polls can still win if the other side stays home. Try it with the Alberta separation vote. 01810
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialForward Canada @forwardcanada.bsky.social · 20/09/2026In this week’s opinion column, Senator Paula Simons writes about anti-separation Albertans who genuinely believe the best form of protest is to boycott the referendum. While she understands their motives, she warns that staying home will backfire. #ableg #canpoli forwardweekly.ca/simons-cant-...forwardweekly.caWe Can’t Boycott Our Way Out of a Meaningless Referendum | By Paula Simons | Forward WeeklyForward Weekly feature for September 20, 2026. 49854
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.social🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026new @albertasvoice.ca website just dropped. Check it out! whatcouldweget.cawhatcouldweget.caWhat Could We Get for $134 Million?What could Alberta get for $134.3 million instead of a referendum? 3204126
bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026also c) the frustrations Alberta has after being abused for years by an out of touch provincial government. 110
bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026As long as I can blame my grievances on some else, I don’t need to look at myself and what I need to change in my behaviour. 000
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialTimothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 20/09/2026🚨 Don't believe separatists lies.👇 ZERO evidence immigrants: - increase crime (on the contrary) - hurt healthcare system (on the contrary) - hurt education system (on the contrary) - etc etc. This noise nothing more than divisive hate-mongering. thewalrus.ca/albertas-sep... via @thewalrus.cathewalrus.caAlberta’s Separatists Are Chasing a Total Cowboy Fantasy | The WalrusThe province they describe—rural, homogeneous, under siege—bears little resemblance to reality 23355153
bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Thumbs up for Hubitat and Home Assistant. Both open source and can run independent of the cloud and both with no subscription fees. 061
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialAlberta's Voice @albertasvoice.ca · 18/09/202610 referendum questions, one clear choice. Vote to Stay in Canada and say No to the Nine. On October 19, vote with Alberta’s Voice. 🇨🇦🔗 albertasvoice.ca #alberta #abpoli #ableg #referendum 07041
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialCourt Ellingson @courtellingson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026#Alberta, are you ready for your wages to decrease by $12,000? How about a 16.2% GDP loss? That's what separation could cost. Along with $327 Billion more in debt, along with $168 Billion in transition costs. Great research by UofC. Credit to CBC for coverage. #abpoli #ableg 084
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialJèf Uphoff @juphoff.bsky.social · 17/09/2026From "The New Yorker." 0266
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialCharlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 16/09/2026“We believe that power does not belong to the strongest, the richest or the loudest, but to all of us. That democracies have the freedom to choose with whom to work.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...theguardian.comEuropean Union opens door for Canada to become first associate memberCommission president says partnership will create ‘common prosperity’ based on shared democratic values 341040298
bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026This referendum is going to be about everyone going out and voting. ALL of the separatists are going to vote. EVERYONE needs to get out and vote so that we can decisively end this. turnoutsimulator.ca?s=27&ts=72&t...turnoutsimulator.caThe smaller side can win a referendum — or at least make it closeA side that's behind in the polls can still win if the other side stays home. Try it with the Alberta separation vote. 001
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 14/09/2026Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia. 5953725013399
bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026If Alberta subsidizes the rest of Canada, does that mean that Calgary subsidizes rural Alberta? Or do I, as a taxpayer in Calgary, just want to ensure that everyone has the best opportunity to learn and develop and contribute back to this society? Lucky me I had the opportunity to get here today. 020
bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026By that logic, does Calgary subsidize Vegreville? The average salary in Calgary is higher than the average salary in Vegreville or Grande Prairie, so we pay more in tax per capita. But provincial funding is paid out per capita. 040
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.social🇨🇦 👊🇨🇦 @sorry-iamcanadian.bsky.social · 15/09/2026THIS! 👇 An example of the generational damage that is happening to a once formidable friendship. 711830
Reposted by @bumblewisp.bsky.socialHazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Don't think for a moment the referendum questions are real questions. They are a trap. #abpoli youtu.be/XzfAB4lsL0Q?...youtu.beDuane Bratt: Alberta’s Other Referendum Questions Are a Road to SeparatismYouTube video by Energi Media 44631
bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026In my commercial sales (B2B) training, we learned that it costs 7 times as much to develop a new customer as it does to maintain loyalty in a current customer relationship. The U.S. has lost share of wallet, and that is not coming back. 010
bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Yesterday at the grocery store there were 7 varieties of oranges. 5 from Australia (delicious), 1 from Israel and 1 variety from South Africa. Not an American orange in sight. 010
bumblewisp.bsky.social @bumblewisp.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Many of my friends and family have recently discovered France, Japan, Scotland, Italy, Korea, Spain and many other fantastic travel destinations. Many travelling off-continent for the first time this year. Its a huge amazing world out there and we don't have time or $ for the U.S.. 120