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Reich-wing talking points sound idiotic when you deconstruct them. Please do so at every opportunity.

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The Voice of Reason @calvindragon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The US has been beating its allies with the stick that western allies gave it. We were enmeshed with the US because YT politicians have an expectation of "shared values" with other YT politicians. Diversifying our trading partners is a good idea, but focussing exclusively on Cruella Deville... /1
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The Voice of Reason @calvindragon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As long as the population of Canada is increasing; And as long as that population is aging; What justification can there possibly be for reducing the healthcare budget anywhere in Canada?!
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The Voice of Reason @calvindragon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The needs of the group is the polar opposite of the rights of the individual. A healthy balance between the two NEVER needs to be adjusted for economic hardship. [THAT criteria is already factored into the relative bargaining power of employers and unions.] /1
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The Voice of Reason @calvindragon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
THIS is what a terrorist looks like. Change the conversation.
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Let's give her something to cry about. VOTE Sept 25th last day to order a mail-in special ballot. Going to vote in advance, make a plan. #abpoli specialballot.elections.ab.ca/index/8400
Political meme featuring a weathered, empty rowboat washed up on a sandy beach beside calm water under a pale blue sky. Large text in the upper left reads, “I VOTED OPTION 1 TO REMAIN IN CANADA. THEN NO TO THE NINE OTHER QUESTIONS,” with “OPTION 1” and “NINE” highlighted in red. Text beside the boat reads, “SHE’S A WASHED-UP EMPTY VESSEL,” with “WASHED-UP” emphasized in dark red. Small text at the bottom left reads “ADOBE FREE IMAGE.” #ABPoli
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
We are in dark times but Canada will get through if we hold to our values of democracy, fairness and inclusion. www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/s...
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'Super dark times': Charlie Angus rallies the resistance in Orillia
'We are going to get through this because of our values, because we are the true north, strong and free. Nobody will ever break that,' Angus tells Orillia crowd
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Melissa (she/her) @melibee44.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"But the decline in living standards that rightfully angers so many Albertans started at home: with employers who profit more but share less, backed by a provincial government determined to suppress wages and reinforce business power." #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli
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Bonnie Critchley @bonniecritchley.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I attended this event, and I think Peter Guthrie was very well spoken on why he left the UCP, and why he didn't leave sooner. There are reasons I'm willing to follow him, he covers many of them here: substack.com/@thebreakdow... #ABPoli #ABTory
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Shocking Corruption in the Alberta Premiers Office?
New claims by Peter Guthrie cast the Skybox Scandal/CorruptCare in a whole new light!
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Canadians from coast to coast -- and even on the prairies -- are united in their desire to fight back against the United States and defend their sovereignty. So why do some members of the business community seem so determined to surrender? #cdnpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/22/o...
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Canada’s business elites still seem to want us to surrender
Canadians are largely united behind their federal government's decision to stand up to Donald Trump. The business community seems decidedly less enthusiastic.
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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
'We warn the government against abusing its majority status and dishonoring the Crown through procedural tools, time allocation or closure to frustrate Parliament’s ability to hear from rights holders and consider amendments,' says AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak | Story by Keelan Jacobs.
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AFN warns Ottawa not to rush Bill C-39 or West Coast pipeline
The head of the AFN is is warning Liberals to not use their majority to shut down debate with First Nations on major federal initiatives
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Tom Moffatt @solarab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Climate convoy reaches Ottawa #cdnpoli www.halifaxexaminer.ca/environment/...
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Seniors will 'risk arrest' to deliver climate-impact photos to MPs and Mark Carney - Halifax Examiner
"We will be persistent, we will not be violent, but we aren't going to turn around and go home easily."
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Look how fast he folds. Look how strong our cards are. Maybe it's time we played them. #cdnpoli
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The Voice of Reason @calvindragon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I concur.
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John Vaillant @johnvaillant.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"Take a closer look at the label on “Canadian” oil. The companies that dominate oil sands production are predominantly foreign owned, largely by American investors. Tens of billions of dollars flow out of the country through dividends and share buybacks." thetyee.ca/Analysis/202... #cdnpoli
thetyee.ca
Why Patriotic Calls to Support ‘Canada’s’ Oil Ring Hollow | The Tyee
As Trump’s US rakes in oilsands profits, we’re sold a clouded narrative of energy sovereignty.
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Conor Curtis @conorcurtis.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Yep: www.nationalobserver.com/2026/07/13/a...
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Surging gas power emissions and policy rollbacks are erasing Canada’s biggest climate win
As key clean electricity policies get rolled back, emissions from cheap and dirty gas power are becoming unstoppable. Here’s a chart-filled deep dive into Canada’s surging gas power emissions and the ...
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Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎(Parody) @abdanielsmith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Hey Alberta! 📣 Remember when I said cutting the fuel tax isn’t worthwhile (even though we did it before) because oil companies just jack up the lower price? Well, we’re cutting fuel taxes anyway! And thanks for giving my trustworthy UCP gov’t your banking info! #abpoli
A promotional graphic showing a smiling Danielle Smith with a mother and three children with a caption which reads: Alberta suspending the fuel tax. Save 13 cents a litre starting October 1.
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Markham Hislop @markhamhislop.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Max Fawcett's Memo to Business Leaders: The Old America Isn’t Coming Back Stop appeasing Trump, says @maxfawcett.bsky.social. The bully will keep coming back for your lunch money. Defend Canadian sovereignty even if it hurts business. #cdnpoli youtu.be/_c1KIMWtnT0
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Max Fawcett's Memo to Business Leaders: The Old America Isn’t Coming Back
YouTube video by Energi Media
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no brain, only alison @alisonborealis.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
YOU HAVE TO FUCKING VOTE! The UCP and all the separatists will use poor voter turnout to their advantage and call it a win for separation. If you do not want to separate from Canada, VOTE. #ableg #abpoli There are still 4 days to request a mail-in ballot. www.elections.ab.ca/request-a-sp...
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Request a Special Ballot - Elections Alberta
Electors who are unable to vote in person may vote by mail by applying for a Special Ballot. You may choose to: Mail the ballot to your home address, Mail the ballot to an alternate address (e.g. for ...
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Arrête Mark Carney ⚜️ @lalegault.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
In a violation of their 🇨🇦 Charter rights and freedoms, Mark Carney had Senior Citizens arrested for protesting for their grandchildren’s futures #cdnpoli www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-...
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Seniors arrested, charged with trespassing during climate protest on Parliament Hill
Several seniors were arrested for trespassing on Parliament Hill today as they called for stronger government action to address climate change.
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The Voice of Reason @calvindragon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Parliament Hill is a public space. Unless the protestors are engaged in some other unlawful activity, merely protesting there is not illegal.
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Canada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 22/09/2026
“Today's decision brings us one giant step closer to getting to the heart of our case: is the federal government following its own climate laws?”
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Federal Court clears way for youth climate lawsuit against federal government
Young Canadians suing the federal government over its 2030 climate plan can proceed following a Federal Court judge’s rejection of a bid to dismiss the case.
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Arrête Mark Carney ⚜️ @lalegault.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
She assessed Mark Carney accurately, a year ago. #cdnpoli
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Alberta's Voice @albertasvoice.ca · 21/09/2026
What could Alberta get for $134.3 million instead of a referendum? We built a calculator to put the reported cost of the 2026 referendum in perspective — surgeries, teachers, nurses, schools, classrooms, infrastructure and more. See the comparisons: whatcouldweget.ca #abpoli #abreferendum #ableg
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What Could We Get for $134 Million?
What could Alberta get for $134.3 million instead of a referendum?
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The Voice of Reason @calvindragon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Get your mail-in ballots ordered today!
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
White House official Navarro says it's "treasonous" for White House reporters to accurately report things like the fact that the Iran war is going poorly for the US. #cdnpoli
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THX•1138 @ithx1138.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#BuyCanadian #BoycottUSA #cdnpoli Forever🇨🇦Canadian
a sea of people at a Forever🇨🇦Canadian rally with the words WE ARE CANADA
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Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎(Parody) @abdanielsmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Good news Alberta! My UCP has unilaterally decided to change election rules to hide critical voter data which could be used by scrutineers to detect voter fraud. But don’t worry, we’re only changing the rules for the referendum! ca.news.yahoo.com/alberta-chan... #abpoli #UCPCorruption
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Alberta changes voter list rules, eyes new legislation after privacy breach
EDMONTON — Alberta's government said Friday it has made temporary changes to rules governing provincial voter lists after a major privacy breach earlier this year.
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Freddie_Rose🌹 🇨🇦 ⚕️ (Dr. F. Rogers) @freddierose.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
“And it’s all going overseas.” 🍁
cbc.ca
International demand for Canadian maple syrup surges amid U.S. trade war | CBC News
Whether it's seeking to support Canadian or people looking for alternative sweeteners to refined sugar, Canadian maple syrup is seeing a bump in exports. Hutchinson Acres in Nova Scotia is seeing an u...
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 20/09/2026
Trump says Canada having more friends is bullying
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Trump says Canada having more friends is bullying
WASHINGTON, D.C. - United States President Donald Trump has blasted Canada’s recent cozying up to the European Union, going as far as to say that forging the new partnership is tantamount to picking o...
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Sobeys, Loblaws, Metro: All caught by the CBC mislabelling American food as Canadian. #cdnpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBaa...
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Sobeys, Loblaws, Metro: All caught by the CBC mislabelling American food as Canadian
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Incredible story about an incredibly brave woman. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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How a sex assault victim became the secret agent in her own case | CBC News
A new CBC Podcast tells how Vienna Luke, the victim of a historic sexual assault, went undercover as an RCMP agent to record a confession from the family member who assaulted her years earlier.
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The Voice of Reason @calvindragon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
One can hope. ...but Vichy Banker is friends with many powerful members of the Epstein Crime Syndicate.
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Canadian In Alberta @canadianinalberta.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
For me this is like when Smith claimed the anti-vaxxers were the most discriminated-against group 🤦🏼‍♂️ If Smith is capable of real emotion (And I suspect she's not) then the only thing she cares about is her own power She cares nothing for Albertans #ableg #abpoli
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The Voice of Reason @calvindragon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🙄
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Arctic: Warship commander says ‘the global order is changing’ as Canada expands presence www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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CTV News in the Arctic: Warship commander says ‘the global order is changing’ as Canada expands presence
Delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy last summer, HMCS Robert Hampton Gray is the newest Arctic and offshore patrol vessel helping bolster Canada’s presence in the North.
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The Voice of Reason @calvindragon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The four main drivers of social mobility that CONS seek to dismantle are: 1) Public Education; 2) Universal Healthcare; 3) Low Wage Disparity; and 4) Reasonable Taxation of Inherited Wealth. These level the playing field for meritocracy. YT nationalism requires a biased playing field.
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Blackfoot Niitsítapi🪶🇨🇦🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💙🌎🐾🐾🐝🦋🦅🦬🦫🐋🦆🦉🐧🐦‍⬛🐻🦊 @thoughtsnations.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
GFY! Your BS company had a duty to report the acct to the RCMP. You failed. Fuck I hate these sociopath CEO’s. 🪶😡💔🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #FuckOpenAI #TumblerRidge www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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OpenAI asks California court to dismiss lawsuits over Tumbler Ridge shooting | CBC News
Lawyers for OpenAI claim any legal action related to the deaths and injuries should take place in British Columbia.
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The Voice of Reason @calvindragon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Separa-terrorists are American agents.
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The Voice of Reason @calvindragon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Do YT people not understand what consequences are?
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
911 went down across huge parts of Canada earlier this morning, leaving people with no way to reach police, fire or ambulance. It’s a tragedy this isn’t a bigger story. People die when they can’t reach timely help. People likely died today. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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911 services restored after multiple provinces report outages
A spate of 911 outages across the country early Thursday has been confirmed to be due to a technical issue with Bell.
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The Voice of Reason @calvindragon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Disgusting smugness of parasitic YT people.
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The fair elections in #Russia Coming soon to America! #cdnpoli
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Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 18/09/2026
“Given a choice between protecting people’s democratic right to protest and demonstrating extreme violence in service of our tech overlords, Montreal cops chose the latter.” An editorial by @taylornoakes.com. #polmtl
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Police brutality against anti-AI protesters in Montreal shows their true colours
Montreal police deployed the riot squad and used tear gas on a peaceful group of anti-AI protesters at the ALL IN AI conference yesterday.
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Jimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · 18/09/2026
Just got a call from Fisheries and Oceans Canada asking if I still wanted the records I requested during the research and writing of this article, published in May of 2020. I do. I do want them.
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‘You’re out there alone’: whistleblowers say workplace abuse hides true impacts of B.C.’s trawl fishery | The Narwhal
A months-long investigation by The Narwhal, including interviews with 11 current or former at-sea observers, reveals a culture of intimidation and harassment that has resulted in the vast and systemat...
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The Voice of Reason @calvindragon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This is awesome! While the Cult of Carney is fangirling over a pretender, Iran is patiently cleaning up the toxic mess the allied colonizer nations have made of the world.
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The Voice of Reason @calvindragon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
At some point we need to disentangle ourselves from Americans who have been unreliable allies.
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5X for Canada @5xforcanada.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
ICYMI: Trump won. Brexit happened. We can’t let apathy hand Alberta to the separatists. Here's our plan to defeat Danielle Smith and why we need you to join. #ableg #abpoli #canpoli
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Jimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · 19/09/2026
Frances Widdowson hired a literal, actual, honest to god avowed Nazi to make her residential school denial "documentary" but sure freedom of speech
cbc.ca
Court overturns University of Lethbridge decision to cancel professor's lecture | CBC News
A Court of King's Bench judge has ruled the University of Lethbridge's decision to cancel a lecture by former Mount Royal University professor Frances Widdowson was "fundamentally and fatally flawed" ...
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