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Doug Aoki 青木定夫 @nantanreikan.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Max Fawcett: "She consistently has told Albertans that 'you have a right to be angry...with British Columbians, you have a right to be angry with Ontarions, you have a right to be angry with anyone in *this* country, but you don't have a right to be angry at Trump or the Americans."

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Dee Murphy @deemsunset.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

While Trump wants to bill back the EU for arms Biden sent Ukraine, let us remember what Canada did for us on 9/11, no charge to us for feeding and housing thousands of people for 4-5 days.

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The entire trump administration can fuck off, and keep fucking off all the way to the point where they can fuck off no longer, and then find new directions where they can continue to keep fucking the right off!

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

LETS GO CANADA!!!! ❤️🇨🇦⚽️

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Christian Petersen @iwantyoustudio.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

An emotional, mental, and physical wreck has no place making decisions that affect all of our lives.

A STILL FROM THE 'MEET THE PRESS'
INTERVIEW WITH TRUMP:
A MAN WHO REACTS LIKE THIS
WHEN PUT UNDER THE
SLIGHTEST BIT OF PRESSURE,
SHOULD BE DISQUALIFIED FROM
BEING THE PRESIDENT.

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A Blue View @ablueview.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Trump's K-Shaped Economy #ABlueView 🧵1/3 This brilliant cartoon on how your feelings about the current economy depend on your wealth, is from @claybennett.bsky.social.

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Listening to all the talk about separation, that the worst premier in Canada is doing just to save her job, is such a fucking waste of time!! The sooner she is gone the better the country will be! Forever Canada 🇨🇦 #nevervoteucp #abpoli #ableg #cadpoli #cdnpoli

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whattheactualf.bsky.social @whattheactualf.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Freedom of speech died today. You silence one we are all silenced to a degree.

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Ryan Jespersen @ryanjespersen.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Gerrymandering in Alberta? The UCP is moving to redraw electoral boundaries, and political scientists Dr. @jaredwesley.ca and Dr. Feo Snagovsky say the province could be in “a heap of trouble.” Are you concerned? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/042826RTRT 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/042826 #abpoli #cdnpoli #RealTalkRJ

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Add #Cheater to the list of descriptions you can use for Danielle Smith. #abpoli #ableg #ucparecorrupt

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Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Bruce Springsteen performing at No Kings - St. Paul, MN “Streets of Minneapolis”

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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Mickey Amery is shamelessly abusing his power as the Minister of Justice to protect himself. That's not justice, that's corruption.

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An abuse of power to cover up corruption.

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

First, trying to solve a problem from 2 years ago! Second, instead of owning their decisions, they are going to pass the buck to the citizens. Coward! And I don’t think Albertans will respond the way Marlaina expects. Last, immigration is what built this province. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Duane Bratt🇨🇦 @duanebratt.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

One of the worst episodes of Canada's past was the Chinese Head Tax. Something that the Harper government eventually apologized for and provide compensation. And she wants to bring it back! thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/c...

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Chinese Head Tax in Canada

The Chinese head tax was enacted to restrict immigration after Chinese labour was no longer needed to build the Canadian Pacific Railway. Between 1885 and 192...

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Duane Bratt🇨🇦 @duanebratt.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

There is so much to unpack from Smith's TV address. It was a firehose of information. But one thing I need to emphasize. A referendum question to introduce an Alberta head tax on immigration!

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

@globalnews.ca I am so disappointed in your coverage of the Olympics on Sunday the 8th as you spent more time on a US athlete then any Canadian. Pathetic! Do Better! Embarrassing!

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

I have signed. Every Canadian should demand this from their leaders as a minimum to the job requirements. We are talking about National Security FFS! #cdnpoli #cadpoli

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

The yellow category is missing some new items: Fascism, Corruption, Deportation, Cruelty. Connections Puzzle #970 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟨🟨🟨🟨

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

So people of a certain age will remember when songs like this could top the charts. Enjoy! And then feel free to curse me when it is all your brain can process for next 24 hours. youtu.be/sFacWGBJ_cs?...

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Shaddap You Face - Joe Dolce

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

What a sad day for Canada and the World. Catherine O’Hara has been in my life since I was 10 years old and SCTV went on the air. Legendary is not enough. Thank you Catherine for the laughter and smiles.

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

ICE will apprehend and take away children using body armour and automatic weapons because of their colour and they are defenceless. The Justice Department will not go after pedophiles or release the Epstein files because they are white, rich and powerful. This is America. #Releasethefiles

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

WOW! Calgary’s infrastructure has been underfunded for decades. And Calgarians always vote for the lowest taxes. What did you expect was going to happen. You get what you pay for. Oh that would be a brand new rink for the flames. #yyc #YYC

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

I realize my feed my be biased, but, I think we can safely assume that Carney’s speech at the WEF is one for the ages, respected by all, and the 🍊🤮💩’s was the rambling of a lunatic, narcissist, dementia patient that clearly belongs in prison. #cadpoli #FuckTrump #FuckIce

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Natrice Rese 🇨🇦 @natrese.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

@mark-carney.bsky.social Mr Prime Minister- what an amazing speech you gave today! No one can match your courage and integrity! Your leadership is very much needed. Thank you for being our Prime Minister at one of the most important moments in our lifetimes !! Thank you for representing us!🇨🇦👍🏻

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20/01/2026

Carney: "We stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully support their unique right to determine Greenland's future. Our commitment to NATO's Article 5 is unwavering ... Canada strongly opposes tariffs over Greenland"

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

What a powerful speech by my Prime Minister Mark Carney. He used many multi-syllabic words so the administration below the 49th are not going to be able to comprehend. But if they do, they will not be pleased that Canada is a strong and thoughtful voice that the world needs now. #cdnpoli #cadpoli

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Since that corrupt US administration is so against ‘wokeness’ I have no issue saying that the world needs to spank that fucking child, and every one of his cult members! They are the worst of the worst and are driving the world into chaos with smiles that need to wiped from their faces! #FuckTrump

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

MLK Jr. said America suffers not just from "the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people." Remember this.

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

What is happening in the US goes beyond anything that I can mentally wrap my head around. How can these people be so lost that they can’t believe what they can clearly witness with their own eyes. Sadly there will be no consequences as there seems to be no functioning systems left in that country.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

It’s hard to believe that one man can cause so much stress, so much fear, so much pain and suffering…a man who took an oath to preserve and protect our Constitution. This man, who is inciting terror across our land, must be removed from office. In a sane world, it would happen immediately.

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Congresswoman Robin Kelly @robinkelly.house.gov · 08/01/2026

I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...

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Rep. Kelly announces plans to impeach Secretary Kristi Noem

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.

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Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 08/01/2026

We cannot be more clear. Leave us the fuck alone.

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

The murder today of a US citizen by ICE was horrendous and a crime, but it was not an error or glitch. This is the first step along the path they will take to call for Martial Law and there will be no midterm elections. America is a failed state.

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Give Voice AB - Resistance, rooted in community. @givevoiceab.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Two legacies, two very different Albertas. Lougheed used the law to build a public shield for our rights and our healthcare. Danielle Smith is using it to dismantle them for private power. From the Bill of Rights to the hospital floor: the Great Reversal is here. #AbLeg #AbPoli #Cndpoli

Title: Alberta’s Healthcare: The Great Reversal—From public legacy to for-profit restructuring.

Image Overview: A vertical comparison infographic titled "The Great Reversal," contrasting the healthcare legacy of Premier Peter Lougheed ("The Builder," 1971–1985) with Premier Danielle Smith ("The Dismantler," 2022–2026).

Visuals: * Lougheed Side: A warm, sepia-toned illustration of a doctor showing a young boy a microscope in front of a "Medical Research" building, symbolizing public investment in future generations.

Smith Side: A cold, blue-toned illustration of a wrecking ball labeled with a dollar sign smashing a public hospital, with a sign in the foreground reading "Two-Tier For Sale," symbolizing the destruction of the public core.

Row 1: The Vision (1971–1985) vs. The Action (2022–2026)

Lougheed: Founded the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research to turn oil wealth into permanent public brainpower and built hospitals.

Smith: Fragmented Alberta Health Services (AHS) into four agencies to break public oversight and prepare the system for for-profit sale and a U.S.-style two-tier model.

Row 2: Governance

Lougheed (Institutional Independence): Established arm’s-length boards to protect medical research and funding from political interference.

Smith (Centralized Ministerial Control): Replaced independent boards with direct power for four cabinet ministers to oversee the system.

Row 3: Accountability

Lougheed (Sacred Trust): Prioritized merit-based integrity to ensure that resource royalties benefited all future generations.

Smith (The “CorruptCare” Scandal): Fired the AHS CEO in 2025 amid allegations of political interference in multi-million-dollar private surgical contracts.

Row 4: The Law

Lougheed: Strengthened the Public Core to ensure Alberta had the best universal healthcare in Canada for over 40 years.

Smith: Passed Bill 11 (2025), legalizing a "Two-Tier System" where the wealthy can pay to jump the…

Title: Alberta’s Constitutional Showdown: The Guardian vs. The Autocrat (1972–2026).

comparison table contrasting the leadership of Premier Peter Lougheed (1972–1985) with Premier Danielle Smith (2022–2026). uses four rows to highlight a shift from protecting individual rights to expanding state power.

Row 1: The Vision vs. The Practice

Lougheed (Legislative Protection): Passed the Alberta Bill of Rights (1972) to fulfill the government’s obligation to protect citizens from state overreach.

Smith (The Rights Override): Bill 9 (2025) used the Notwithstanding Clause (NWC) to suspend Bill of Rights protections for trans youth and gender-affirming healthcare.

Row 2: Disability Rights vs. The ADAP Replacement

Lougheed (Created AISH, 1979): Established Canada’s first legislated disability income program, moving support out of the discretionary welfare system.

Smith (Cuts & Clawbacks, 2026): Replacing AISH with ADAP (Bill 12) to cut monthly benefits, force re-adjudication, and claw back federal disability funds from the most vulnerable.

Row 3: Ending the Harm vs. Rights Suspension

Lougheed (Ending Eugenics): Repealed the Sexual Sterilization Act (1972) to stop the violation of fundamental human rights and government power over the body.

Smith (The Strike Breaker): Used the NWC in the 2025 Back to School Act to suspend fundamental human rights and force teachers to work against their will.

Row 4: Local Democracy vs. Centralized Control

Lougheed (Decentralized Power): Empowered local boards and cities to act as a democratic check, keeping power away from a centralized provincial office.

Smith (The Power Grab): Passed Bill 20 and Bill 31 to seize control of local elections and grant Cabinet the power to fire elected officials.

The Final Verdict: A bold quote at the bottom reads: "Peter Lougheed used the law to protect Albertans from the government. Danielle Smith is using the law to protect the government from Albertans."

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Canada needs to defend OUR North with the passion and commitment that Stephen Miller has for Naz1s, Hegseth for cheating and drinking, Bondi for lying, Noem for ki11ing dogs, and trump for. . . We will know when the full Epstein files are released. #cdnpoli #cadpoli

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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

The Internet, still good for some things on occasion. bsky.app/profile/haxi...

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

America is the most dangerous country in the world and can never be trusted. They should be immediately removed from the UN Security Council and NATO needs to review their structure to minimize the US position.

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Michael Houghton @houghtmusic.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

I think it is a fair question to ask, which president is actually worse, Trump or Maduro? Not only on the global stage but against their own nation. And which one was on the Epstein plane and Island.

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RichardJR @electricbluesfan.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

8/8 Stacey Litvinchuk is the former senior program officer for Surgery Alberta Health Services. Stacey Litvinchuk for the Edmonton Journal. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

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Opinion: Who really pays the price of dual-practice health care?

Can the public system survive when it is left to care for everyone whom private providers won’t?

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