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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

What is truly annoying about @bsky.app is the word number restriction. That bites.

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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 30/11/2025

“To protect British Columbians from both the tyranny of choosing their own representatives and the horrors of not having large oil tankers fill the waters off their northern coast, I have sadly had to use the legal means at my disposal to make myself premier.” www.thebeaverton.com/2025/11/dani...

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

The saddest part is that Hoekstra is so over the top with his sycophantic conduct as 47s pitbull to Canada that no threat, real or imaginary, is out of play for an out of control administration. Hoekstra is not in Canada as an ambassador. He is a convenient tool sent by 47 to enrage us.

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Pete Hoekstra is a nasty man who has no diplomatic skills. For me as a Dutch Canadian he is deeply offensive. He is fully aware that most Dutch people are very appreciative of Canada's role in the liberation of The Netherlands from nazi occupation in ww2 May 5 1945. www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...

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ANALYSIS | Pete Hoekstra, if you're listening: 5 times Trump meddled abroad | CBC News

Pete Hoekstra accused Canada of interfering in electoral politics south in the U.S. Wednesday night at an event in Ottawa. It was an interesting perspective given that the man who nominated him for a ...

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Canada never implemented or collected the 3% Digital Sales Tax on American social media companies which was due to go into effect on June 30th 2025. Then, Prime Minister Carney rescinded the proposed DST in order not to harm ongoing "trade talks" with the WH. 1/2

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Well if this isn't Divine Justice I don't what is. ICE officers getting a taste of their own nasty medicine. Awwww.... Read "ICE Officers Trapped in a Shipping Container With Deported Migrants" on SmartNews: l.smartnews.com/p-lBBxIg0/UJ...

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ICE Officers Trapped in a Shipping Container With Deported Migrants (The Daily Beast)

Eight deportees and over a dozen Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are stranded in a shipping container...

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

That any of us have to care about the messy breakup of these two massive narcissists — and that they both individually wield such massive power — is an indictment of our political system and further proves the poisonous influence of Big Money on our democracy.

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Unfortunately, christian nationalists are here in Canada too and are busy tryinv to undermine Canadian sovereignty. Sobering article but well worth reading. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

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The Christian Movements That Want to End Canadian Self-Rule | The Tyee

Tracing the networks of pastors who get charity tax breaks while fomenting theocracy and surrender to the US.

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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Did anyone really think that electing a convicted felon and sexual predator would somehow lead America into a new era of promise? The TACO bell is ringing loudly and we're still only 5 months into the shit show.

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

I voted for Mark Carney Prime Minister. I hope you do too.

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Let's remember this. Is ANY tRump merch manufactured in the USA supporting American workers? Or... is 'rumplestiffskin trying to turn straw into gold like in the fairy tale by having everything produced in China? No hypocrisy to be seen here folks! All that glitters is not gold. Fool's gold anyone?

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

If you don't think Cdn. Conservatives are hard right & tied in w. dictators around the globe, I recommend reading this and doing some more research. Quite scary thank you. Dark forces hard at work! More reason than ever to support Carney for CDN. Prime Minister. 🇨🇦💪 thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

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Democracy Is Under Siege Globally. Canada Is Being Tested | The Tyee

How the well-honed playbook for whipping up authoritarian populism is being employed here and around the world.

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Did you know that Canada played a key role in the founding of NATO? Just because we don't blow our horn all the time doesn't mean that Canada isn't proud of its accomplishments and contributions for the greater good. We are. A proud sovereign nation. 💗🇨🇦💪 www.nato.int/cps/en/natoh...

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Canada and NATO - 1949

Did you know that Canada was the country that pushed for a political role for the Alliance? That Lester Pearson was one of the key players in the creation and formation of NATO? Do you want to hear hi...

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

This is a great post. Penguins unite! Flippers up... The penguin memes are the best. 🐧🐧🐧 www.facebook.com/share/12Ea5i...

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Keep going and growing. No honest voices. No honest government.

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I support Rachel Gilmore. We need to troll CTV for making the wrong decision. Do NOT vote Conservative! Support honest journalism that includes fact-checking. Canada deserves better. So does Rachel. 🇨🇦💪 open.substack.com/pub/karynpug...

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We need to talk about Rachel

Because our democracy is not going to make it through the next years without strong journalists.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

WATCH: “How do you explain that to the 🇺🇸 people?” @jessicatarlov.bsky.social asks Musk about his conflicts of interest— gutting agencies that regulate his companies, taking billions in gov contracts while slashing programs, etc. He ignores her Q’s, lies🤥about DOGE transparency instead.

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Important question. Do you want to protect Canada or give it away? Not sure? Please read @charlieangus104.bsky.social's latest post. 🇨🇦 open.substack.com/pub/charliea...

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POILIEVRE & SMITH: THE QUISLING BRIGADE

Quisling (noun): a traitor who collaborates with an enemy force

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Why invading Canada is a really truly bad idea.. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦💖 “There are, as Donald Trump and Don Corleone might put it, two ways of doing this: the easy way and the hard way,” writes @EliotACohen. When it comes to making Canada the 51st state, neither is advisable: www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

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Invading Canada Is Not Advisable

We’ve tried before. It didn’t work out.

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Since when is tRump EVER guilty of telling the truth? Seems like a classic bit of misdirection to assist Poilievre regain Cdn support for Cons. Don't fall for anything coming out of p47's mouth. Rather deal with a Liberal in government? Ya right.... www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...

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Trump claims he'd 'rather deal with a liberal than a conservative' in Ottawa | CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he wouldn't mind if the Liberal Party won the upcoming Canadian election, saying: "I'd rather deal with a liberal than a conservative."

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

A strong, secure Arctic is essential to Canada’s sovereignty. The world is changing. Our adversaries are watching. We’re making investments now to keep Canada safe for generations to come. ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/en/news/...

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Canada to partner with Australia on early warning detection system in the Arctic | RCI

Feds also investing $420M into military presence, $253M into Nunavut infrastructure

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Interesting read. Now that Carney Liberals have taken lead in polls will there be a Conservative caucus revolt against iron fist Poilievre? "When you're leading, it's easy to keep discipline within the caucus. But if there's a drop in the polls … well, then we'll see." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

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Poilievre's office maintains tight control over what Conservative MPs say and do in public | CBC News

Pierre Poilievre rules his caucus with iron discipline and control. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the leader keeps members of Parliament in line.

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

A sample of what we contribute to our mutual well-being: The steel beams holding up your house - 🇨🇦 The wood that built your house - 🇨🇦 The oil that makes your plastics - 🇨🇦 The fertilizer that feeds your crops - 🇨🇦 The fuel for your car - 🇨🇦 The electricity running through your wires - 🇨🇦 1/2

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

@chrislhayes.bsky.social Incomprehensible. Did Schumer's family get bomb threats? Like Amy Comey Barrett's sister? The cowardice on both sides needs to stop. For the sake of America and the rest of the world by extension. We all deserve better.

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

So. Can someone in USA please explain this? This is appalling treatment for anyone to have to go through. If anything, just send her back to Canada. This is frightening and thoroughly outrageous. Putin is a madman who if anyone, should be in chains. www.wxyz.com/politics/imm...

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Canadian woman says she was 'wrapped in chains,' detained by ICE while trying to get a new visa

A Canadian entrepreneur detained by ICE said she was arrested and "wrapped in chains" while trying to enter the San Diego border to obtain a visa last Monday.

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Perhaps @maryltrump.bsky.social is in the best position to say "I warned you about my uncle but you didn't listen". So apparently, the 'Home of the Free and Land of the Brave' didn't really mean anything at all. The rest of the world is shocked by America's cowardice. In 🇨🇦 elbows are up! Gloves off

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

@clairecmc.bsky.social Heard you and other commentors on @nicollewallace.bsky.social today. IMO you should no longer be shocked that p47 is turning the USA into a dictatorship. The advance signals were clear. The real question now is what steps can & will Americans do to stop it? 🇨🇦 here w. ELBOWS UP

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

@markcarneyforpm.bsky.social @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social Congratulations on your decisive win. Looking forward to your leadership in these challenging times. Also looking forward to working with Prakash Koirala to secure Kamloops-Shuswap-Central Rockies when the election is called. 🇨🇦💗🇨🇦

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Stephano Barberis 🍁 @hellostephano.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Wow. Poilievre’s MapleMAGA Conservatives have collapsed so dramatically that they are “beyond recovery.”

Tweet by Frank Gaves of EKOS polling:

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“At this point I think it is all over. I have never seen anyone lose a 25 pt. lead in 2 months, then fall almost that far behind in the same period. It is astonishing, unprecedented and beyond recovery . And for all the experts who are still talking about a CPC majority, PFFFFTTT.”

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

It does scare me. This is sadly real. No joke.

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Pierre Poillievre wants to be Canada's next Prime Minister as leader of the Conservative Party. Yet he won't or can't get security clearance. This is clearly unacceptable. What precisely does he need to hide for a routine background check that every Cdn. leader has done globalnews.ca/news/1098961...

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What ex-security officials think of Pierre Poilievre’s top secret security stance - National | Globalnews.ca

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argues that accepting classified intelligence would stop him from holding the Liberal government to account.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Carney: Canada never ever will be part of America in any way, shape, or form. We didn’t ask for this fight, but Canadians are always ready when someone else drops the gloves.

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

I am not a conservative. I rejoined the Liberal Party and will vote liberal. That said, Doug Ford is a street fighter & if he's getting under the skin of p47 that's awesome. Lutnick has a lot of gall telling Premier Ford to tone down the rhetoric. Go Doug. F to the felon! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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ANALYSIS | Is Doug Ford's tough talk on Trump working? Experts say it might be gaining traction | CBC News

Doug Ford struck his most aggressive tone to date this week as he blamed Donald Trump for “causing chaos” with his tariff threats, and experts say the attacks from Ontario’s Conservative premier and a...

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

I am appalled that Democrats are not standing in solidarity with @algreen.house.gov. Instead they want decorum? For what purpose? Looks like appeasement to me here in Canada. Or cowardice. Do they think the mid-terms will save America? It will be too late as p47 is shattering norms & rule of law.

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Andy Richter @andyrichter.co · 08/03/2025

Very heartening to see foreign officials mocking him for being a fucking clown. Feels like the garlic to his vampire

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Engaged Political Observer @maacha1.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

I have a question for Americans. Given that p47 is openly committing treason, what steps can be taken right now to remove him from office? Or, is the myth of the "greatest democracy on earth" permanently shattered by an evil despot who is a few short steps away from turning USA into a dictatorship?

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Let this sink in.

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Audrey @parickards.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Does Donald know that the Gov of Canada is Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Gov General & Commander-in-Chief of Canada. Indigenous woman from Nunavik, fluent in English & Inuktitut, former Canadian ambassador to Denmark, and current representative of the King in Canada. 🇨🇦

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