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Brian Mason

@grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social
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Retired pol. Former Edmonton City Councilor, Alberta NDP MLA and Minister. Still fighting the good fight. #elbowsup

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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
My former MP, Richard Cannings, is interviewed about Avi Lewis becoming the next leader of the NDP. www.pentictonherald.ca/news/article...
pentictonherald.ca
Cannings voices support for new federal NDP leader
Retired MP Richard Cannings was happy to see the NDP rally so strongly in favour of the new leader, Avi Lewis.
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
...Contrast this to the extremely positive reaction of Premier Wab Kinew, who went up on stage to congratulate Lewis for his win. It goes without saying that Kinew is both extremely popular and the most successful NDP politician in Canada. There is a reason for that, and we just saw it here.
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
A quick review of who is freaked out by Avi Lewis's win tells me a lot about its significance. Corporate media first of all, starting with Don Braid (Calgary Herald) red baiting hysteria. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... .../2
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Braid: Under new leader Avi Lewis, federal NDP looks more communist than social democratic
Avi Lewis takes the federal NDP far to the left — so far that it looks communist rather than social democratic, writes columnist Don Braid.
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
www.hilltimes.com/2026/04/01/e...
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Establishment enmity could be a good omen for the NDP’s Lewis - The Hill Times
The mocking responses of the Establishment to Avi Lewis’ win belie their divorce from the realities of Canadians not in their socioeconomic class.
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Erica Ifill @wickdchiq.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
“The collective crash-out of the Canadian political and news media establishment over Avi Lewis’ March 29 win in the NDP leadership race is giving me life.” www.hilltimes.com/2026/04/01/e...
hilltimes.com
Establishment enmity could be a good omen for the NDP’s Lewis - The Hill Times
The mocking responses of the Establishment to Avi Lewis’ win belie their divorce from the realities of Canadians not in their socioeconomic class.
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
thetyee.ca
Alberta’s Panicked Media Warn the Communists Are at the Gate | The Tyee
The victory of Avi Lewis sparks a wild bout of red-baiting.
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
www.nationalobserver.com/newsletters/...
nationalobserver.com
The Alberta NDP needs a real energy policy
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🔫🎃Scott Martian Invaders 🎃🛼 @youcaughtscott.com · 27/03/2026
NEW: David Atkin at Global News reported massive and devastating funding cuts to multiple government agencies, including the CRA and Via Rail Inc. Few other outlets picked up on it. But once Canada hit the 2% GDP NATO target, big news outlets amped coverage and heaped praise on Carney. My latest:
readthecatch.ca
Public Cuts Funded NATO Target, News Praised It Anyway
Widespread reporting on NATO spending but not of federal reductions
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True Oak @trueoak.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
They know who is to blame! 🙄 #ABpoli
Two guys sitting at a bar, one in a blue shirt and the other with a blue hat with the Alberta shield.  One. Says "DANI SAID
SHE'D BALANCE THE BUDGET, INSTEAD SHE'S PUT US IN DEBT."
The other says "SHE SAID SHE'D FIX HEALTHCARE, BUT, INSTEAD, SHE'S MADE IT WORSE"
First says "SHE PROMISED
NO TAX INCREASES BUT, INSTEAD, INCREASED PROPERTY TAXES."
Second says "SAY! HAS SHE BEEN
- PLAYIN' US FOR FOOLS ALL ALONG?"
First concludes "NAW, IT'S TRUDEAU'S FAULT!"
Second says "EFFIN' TRUDEAU!"
Bar server thinks “AND THEY WERE SO CLOSE TO JOINING THE REAL WORLD.”
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 01/03/2026
As the death toll reportedly rises in Iran and violence spreads through the Middle East, people around the world are responding to the war launched Saturday by the United States and Israel.
motherjones.com
Photos: The world responds to war
Scenes of confusion, fear, celebration, destruction, and protest.
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Kelly Miller @sqirlgirly.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Danielle Smith (2024)
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cskL...
youtube.com
Cats Vs Laser Pointer (2) | 4K
YouTube video by Tom and Mimi
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Danielle Smith's 9 referendum questions are a laser pointer for conservative cats.
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
I agree completely.
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Dave Cournoyer 🇨🇦 @daveberta.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
🇨🇦 I usually avoid speaking at partisan events but this issue is too important to turn down the opportunity. I’m joining Edmonton Strathcona MP Heather McPherson, Chief Sheldon Sunshine, and Ricardo Acuna on Sunday, February 15 for an online discussion about Alberta’s role in Canada.
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Janet 🇨🇦 @jansplanet.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
We stand with Minnesota ✊❤️ Selling armoured vehicles to ICE isn't Canada Strong. @mark-carney.bsky.social @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social STOP the sale of Canadian arms to ICE and #CloseTheLoopholes! act.gp/4jY60a0 @greenpeaceca.bsky.social
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No more armoured vehicles for ICE!
Sign the petition to demand Canada stop exporting military equipment fuelling human rights abuses.
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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Anti-science BS a feature of fascism. Let’s keep fighting for the light. 💪
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Trisha Estabrooks @trishaestabrooks.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
📣 Endorsement! 📣 I am truly thankful and humbled to have Brian Mason’s endorsement! "I know a lot about battling far right Conservatives: if you want to stop the Poilievre Conservatives in Edmonton Centre, Trisha Estabrooks is the candidate to do it… @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social
Graphic photo of Trisha and Brian with his quote
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
@nenshi is spot on. It's time to drop the gloves on this corrupt UCP government!
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Take Back Alberta cheated in the last election on behalf of Danielle Smith and the UCP. What was their connection? What did Danielle Smith know, and when did she know it?
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
In the United States families are being terrorized and targeted. And yet this shitbird grifter thinks she can win the leadership of the Liberal party of Canada through such tactics. Ruby, I knew you back in the day. You had no moral compass then. Go back under your rock. Canada has moved on.
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Paulette Feeney ❌️👑 @pauletteparis1.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
You are here:
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
jacobin.com/2025/01/elit...
jacobin.com
Why Elites Love Identity Politics
The Democratic Party at every level spent years embracing identity politics that mostly served the interests of professionals, argues Catalyst editor Vivek Chibber. We need a return to class.
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
"The Democrats have become the party of war." A provocative article in the Guardian. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
theguardian.com
Democrats have become the party of war. Americans are tired of it
In defending the militarist status quo, Democrats ceded the anti-war lane to Republicans. As they enter the political wilderness, it’s time to reckon with what they got so wrong
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
So Justin Trudeau has finally entered his "Charlie Angus phase" in standing up to the predator from Mar-a-Lago. The fact is, Justin wears a suit way better than me. But I opened for the Dead Kennedy's and the Violent Femmes. If he wants lessons in fighting Trump, I'll take him under my wing.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Song of the day: American Woman - the Guess Who "I don't need your war machines I don't need your ghetto scenes Coloured lights can hypnotize Sparkle someone else's eyes" A song to get you hoser Canucks in the groove of defending our nation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkqf...
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guess who- american woman
YouTube video by theghost9000
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
www.pentictonwesternnews.com/opinion/refl...
pentictonwesternnews.com
COLUMN: MP Richard Cannings reflections on improving the lives of Canadians
Column from MP Richard Cannings
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Occupy Calgary 🇨🇦 @calgaryoccupy.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
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Tolerance becomes a crime when it is applied to evil.
Thomas Mann
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
theglobeandmail.com
Pioneering Metis human rights advocate Muriel Stanley Venne dies at 87
Venne founded the Women of the Metis Nation as well as Esquao, the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women
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Michelle @shellyp963.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
One of the all time greats:
A screenshot of a tweet by Mikel Jollet @Mikel_Jollett from 22/3/20 (5:47 PM Twitter for iPhone) that says, “No more billionaires. None. After you reach $999 million, every red cent goes to schools and health care. You get a trophy that says, "I won capitalism" and we name a dog park after you."
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Carol Kroeger🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @carolkroeger.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
if only!
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Canadian MP Charlie Angus: The message I’m hearing from people across Canada is this: they’re not afraid of you. They know you’re a convicted felon. They know that the people you’re bringing in to run your, let’s call it an “organization” rather than a government, are grifters, thieves, and thugs.
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
I'm saddened by the death of my friend, Muriel Stanley-Venne. She was an amazing advocate for indigenous women. A list of her accomplishments and awards would run several pages. She affected countless lives and was an inspiration to many, including me. Rest in Power, Muriel. albertalabourhistory.org
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ALBERTA LABOUR HISTORY INSTITUTE (ALHI) - Alberta Labour History Institute (ALHI): Workers' History / Workers' Stories
The Alberta Labour History Institute collects, preserves, and disseminates the stories of Alberta’s working people and their organizations. This website includes full transcripts, podcasts, and profil...
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
globalnews.ca/news/1092533... Congratulations to @robmiyashiro.bsky.social on your victory in Lethbridge West last night. Things are starting to turn around. A great future is ahead.
globalnews.ca
Alberta NDP’s Rob Miyashiro wins Lethbridge-West byelection: unofficial results | Globalnews.ca
The unofficial Lethbridge-West byelection results are in and the riding's next representative in the legislature has been selected: Rob Miyashiro of the NDP.
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Christina Gray @christinandp.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Do you live in Lethbridge (west side)? If so, make sure you have a plan to go and vote today! (Wednesday Dec 18) #ableg #lethbridge #yql Vote for Rob Miyashiro to be your next voice in the Alberta Legislature! 🧡 ✔️ 🗳️ Remind your friends & family in west Lethbridge to go cast their ballots too!
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
...In fact, it's probably a detriment. Working people instinctively know that central banks operate in the interests of big corporations and their owners, not them. So, in the last hours of Trudeau's political life, what exactly is he trying to achieve?
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
The more things change, the more they stay the same. 10 years ago today and you still can’t trust Danielle Smith.
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... I cannot understand why Trudeau has been so desperate to recruit Mark Carney. Perhaps he's a good central banker, but that means nothing to the millions of working people that are struggling to make ends meet, and have abandoned the Liberals...
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Trudeau told Freeland that Carney would replace her as finance minister over Zoom
The Prime Minister still expected Freeland to deliver the fall economic update on Monday, sources say. As of Tuesday, Mr. Carney had not taken up the offer
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
www.reuters.com/world/americ... Trudeau doesn't anticipate the potential moves available to his opponents. Jody Raybould-Wilson repeatedly out-maneuvered him. Modi withdrew consular services to over a million Indo-Canadians. Freeland didn't take his offer of a new cabinet post, resigning instead...
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Special election loss adds to misery for Canada PM Trudeau
Canada's ruling Liberals lost a special election in the western province of British Columbia, provisional results showed on Tuesday, deepening the political woes of beleaguered Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
US media are picking up on my speech calling out Donald Trump's attempt to bully Canada. Not on my watch Donald. Not now. Not ever. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Csnz...
youtube.com
Canadian MP DESTROYS Trump in FLOOR SPEECH
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
No shit?!!!
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Lisa @lisab0923.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Exactly
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Fabulous news! Now do Biden.
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
But Modi HAS Poilievre.
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Fabulous news! Now do Biden.
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
www.reuters.com/world/icc-is...
reuters.com
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader
The International Criminal Court in The Hague said on Thursday that it had issued warrants for the arrest of Hamas leader Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri (also known as Mohammed Deif) and Israel's President Benjamin Netanyahu and its former defence minister Yoav Gallant.
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Brian Mason @grumpyoldsocialist.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
www.reuters.com/world/icc-is... Wonderful news! Now do Biden.
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