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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

This is disgusting. These are the future GOP party leaders and their views. #uspoli Canada, don’t assume we’re immune, we definitely have this type here too. #cdnpoli

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Well, Musk is at it again. Bribing people with the chance to win a million dollars if they sign his petition to remove judges he disagrees with. How is this legal, you ask? Well in MAGA country that really doesn’t seem to matter. 🇺🇸 #uspoli

The image shows a tweet from Elon Musk announcing a $1 million award. The tweet reads:

“Exciting to announce our first million dollar award for supporting our petition against activist judges in Wisconsin! Next million dollar award will be announced in 2 days.”

Beneath this, another tweet from “America” says:

“Scott A. From Green Bay, WI is the first $1 Million spokesperson for signing our Petition In Opposition To Activist Judges. Stay tuned between now and April 1st for more surprise announcements from Wisconsin. SIGN: petition.theamericapac.org”

It also includes a graphic promoting the “Petition in Opposition to Activist Judges” with the message, “Judges should interpret laws as written.”

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Such a petty move. The library opened in 1905, purposely built both in Canada and the US as a show of solidarity between residents on both sides of the border between 🇨🇦 and 🇺🇸. Trump’s administration has now cut off Canada’s access.

A screenshot of a news article with the headline ‘U.S. Unilaterally Closes Haskell Library’s Canadian Access.’ The article was written by William Crooks for the Sherbrooke Record and is dated March 20, 2025. A photo of the Haskell Opera House, a large historic stone and brick building, is included. The bottom of the screenshot shows the website newportvermontdailyexpress.com

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Seriously, what the hell? Are border agents going to start requiring visitors to swear fealty to their Supreme Leader now or…? What is happening to America? 🇺🇸 #uspoli

Screenshot of tweet:

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A French researcher was detained on arrival in the US, his computer and phone confiscated/ searched, and his texts criticizing Trump's cuts to scientific research were deemed by DHS agents as "hatred of Trump [that could bel described as terrorism." He was deported the next day.
According to a diplomatic source to AFP, the incident occurred on March 9. The space researcher was reportedly subjected to a random check upon arrival, during which his work computer and personal phone were searched. The same source also reported that messages discussing the Trump administration's treatment of scientists were found. He was reportedly accused of messages "that reflect hatred toward Trump and can be described as terrorism." His professional and personal equipment was reportedly confiscated, and the researcher was sent back to Europe the next day.
Reminder of freedom of opinion
According to another source briefed on the case to AFP, the French researcher was accused by the American authorities of "hateful and conspiratorial messages." He was reportedly informed of an FBI investigation, for which "charges were dropped," the source continued.

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Hmm now this seems like a strange move, unless you’re really, really scared of something.. Wouldn’t you welcome the press coverage during an election campaign?

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

That’s a half million decrease in one month. 🇨🇦 "We're only two months into a four-year administration. If they keep this up there will be no Canadians coming down here — there will be a 100 per cent boycott of this country," he (Saunders) said. #cdnpol #uspol 🇨🇦🇺🇸

The image shows a news headline that reads, “Cross-border trips to the U.S. reach COVID lows with nearly 500,000 fewer travellers in February.” The subheading says, “The number of trips hasn’t been this low since the COVID-19 era.” Below the headline, a Canada Border Services officer stands watching vehicles near a border crossing, with a Canadian flag in the background.

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Lazy Sunday vibes from this boy today ❤️🐶 #dogsofbluesky

A black and white image of a beautiful black and white Bordernese dog lying on a patterned blanket

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

It’s honestly quite interesting watching Conservatives react to getting exactly what they said they wanted. “Trudeau must go!” (“Nooooo, not like that!”) “Axe the tax!” (“Nooooo, not like that!”) 🇨🇦

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

I’m tired of constantly explaining the difference between TRQs & blanket tariffs when people say things like “Why is Canada worried about a 25% tariff when they have a 250% tariff on American dairy!” I’ve started just reposting an image of my explanation. I’m sure I’m not alone 😅 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 #cdnpoli

1. Those aren't blanket tariffs, they're called "Tariff Rate Quotas" (TRQs), also known as "Over Quota Tariffs". This means, for example, that Canada can import about 12,500 metric tons of cheese with no tariff and the TRQ only applies to goods imported above that amount.
2. We have these Tariffs as a result of USMCA (the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, aso called CUSMA in Canada). This agreement was signed by the leaders of Canada, the US, and Mexico in 2018 and replaced NAFTA in 2020.
3. It's often overlooked that under the USMCA, the
U.S. also applies similar over-quota tariffs on similar Canadian products, like up to 218% on milk, for example.
4. At the time Donald Trump (who was the current president of the US at the time, and the one who signed the agreement) called the USMCA "one of the best trade deals the US ever made" and
"groundbreaking".

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

The number of Canadians who don’t understand how our own government works is astonishing. The process that made Carney PM Designate is not only legal but it’s also typical. It’s the same process we dealt with last in 2003, and first way back in 1891 when our very first PM died while in office. 🇨🇦

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Brad Perry @bradjperry.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Last night’s moon setting behind the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly Building. 🌙 March 3, 2025 – 10:57pm #moon #crescentmoon #photography

A waxing crescent moon behind the spire of the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly building. Both the moon and the building share warm orange and golden tones.

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Yep! My family has canceled a plan trip to the southern US this year and we’ve opted to head to Newfoundland instead. As a bonus, we’re hopping over to France while we’re there! (St. Pierre and Miquelon islands). 🇨🇦🇫🇷

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Absolutely despicable. And Netanyahu claims this plan was known by the White House.

Post by Bernie Sanders

“Netanyahu's extremist government has halted ALL humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Starving children is a war crime.
UN leaders said: "International humanitarian law is clear: we must be allowed access to deliver vital lifesaving aid. We need to get aid in and the hostages out."”

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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Leaders of the free world stand united in London The United States is not among them

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

This is just gross. But, par for the course with MAGA.

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Fred Guttenberg @fredguttenberg.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Today, in a meeting at the White House, the only person actually defending American interests was Zelenskyy. Let that sink in.

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Trump really wanted Canada 🇨🇦 to become the 51st state but he settled for the US 🇺🇸 becoming Russia’s 🇷🇺 47th oblast instead.

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

In case anyone was still on the fence about Donald J. Trump being the most vile person on the planet, this should clear things up. #uspoli America, get it together.

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

While driving in Charlottetown today I saw a Tesla with a vanity plate that said “EW TESLA” and I can only hope they’re stuck with the stupid thing and it was a form of creative protest 😂 🇨🇦

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

I’m not sure I would call it a “trouncing”, but they lost and that’s fantastic news.

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Just got back from a visit over at Twitter, man the conservatives are big mad that Ruby Dhalla was kicked out of the liberal leadership race so they can no longer pull their shadiness of trying to vote her in over Carney. It’s almost like they know if Carney wins he’s going to destroy Poilievre. 🇨🇦

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

“The United States has threatened to cut off Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite internet terminals if Kyiv does not reach a deal with the U.S. regarding critical mineral resources, Reuters reported on Feb. 21, citing three sources familiar with the negotiations.”

kyivindependent.com

US threatens to shut off Starlink if Ukraine won't sign minerals deal, sources tell Reuters

The U.S. first raised the prospect of shutting off Starlink service after Zelensky rejected the deal presented on Feb. 12. Starlink terminals are critical in securing Ukraine's battlefield communicati...

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Getting ready to install his “yes men” who will accept any and all orders, no matter how unhinged.

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I’ve seen Texans try to drive in a half inch of snow, there’s 4 ft outside my door. The hell you can, you wouldn’t even make it to the border 😂😂 🇨🇦

Screenshot of tweet from “CowboyFromH3LL”

“Texas alone could take over Canada. Sit down”

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Because Elon would have absolutely no underhanded reason to do this or stand to benefit in any way, right? No conflict there? He stated he wants to have it down by 2027, three years ahead of schedule.

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

On one hand, this feels karmic after they bowed to him so easily. Did they really think the leopard wouldn’t come for them? On the other, what a blatant breach of free speech. Regulating private businesses to suit the whims of an authoritarian is a dangerous game. #uspoli

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

America, you’re really wasting time you don’t have here. Deal with this shit.

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Absolutely disgraceful. Americans, you need to do something and fast. #uspoli

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19/02/2025

COLLINS: You are a coequal branch of government BERNIE SANDERS: Are we?! I kinda thought so, but you'll have to explain that to the president

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

“Never saw this coming!” I say, sarcastically.

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Miriam Elder @miriamelder.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

The Times spoke to people being trapped inside a Panama hotel after deportation from the US and the individual stories of horror are almost too much to bear www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/w...

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Seriously, fuck those guys. This is disgusting. #uspoli

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Hot take: Adoption agencies requiring someone sign a “statement of faith” is absolutely ridiculous & shouldn’t be legal. A perfectly loving & capable couple could adopt that child but because they don’t believe in the same deity, in the same way, you’d rather that child be w/out a family. Gross.

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Looks like a snowed in day to me! ❄️ Over a foot of snow came down yesterday evening and overnight in Central New Brunswick with a bit more coming today. Coffee, books, and Stardew Valley are calling my name!

ALT description: A snowy backyard scene with a thick layer of snow covering the ground. A narrow path has been broke through the deep snow, leading away from the house’s deck, which has white railings. In the background, snow blankets the landscape, with trees lining the edge of the property, and a bird feeder is visible near the snow-covered lawn. The sky is overcast.

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

This is fascism.

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Awful: Internal USAID memo instructs employees to refrain from talking to the media about cuts in assistance to the most vulnerable or they may get fired, WaPo reports. Trumpworld knows this is a big political problem for them. Keep the focus on it. New piece: newrepublic.com/article/1915...

newrepublic.com

Trump-Musk Scandal at USAID Takes Unnerving Turn With Vile Leaked Memo

Can Trump and his top advisers really just act with total impunity? Or is there, just maybe, a price to be paid for starving poor people and un-indicting a corrupt mayor?

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Chantelle @chantellenb.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

There is no such thing as “neither side” when it comes to the things we’re witnessing now. Neither side IS a side.

Quote reads:

"We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim."

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