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Jonathan M W Hughes 🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇺🇦🗳️ @jmwhughes.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Great fun with Roberta Tevlin this morning! A Fair Electoral System for Ontario should be a priority for all voters; and every @ontarioliberal.bsky.social leadership candidate #onpoli @fairvote.ca @notoneseat.bsky.social @ericgrenier.bsky.social @torontorabit.bsky.social @ontariondp.bsky.social
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Nate Erskine-Smith @beynate.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
When it comes to Ontario, I'm all in. Join our growing team at teamnate.ca
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Nosferatu @realnosferatu.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Breaking The world’s first vaccine targeting the entire SARS coronavirus family has commenced human testing. GBP511, developed by UW Medicine and tested by SK Bioscience, seeks to provide protection against COVID-19 and future coronaviruses, potentially preventing the onset of the next pandemic.
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Tim Ellis, TDSB Ward 2 candidate 🍁 @djdynamic.ca · 03/02/2026
Jeeeeze, Doly Begum jumping ship is a big get for the federal Libs and a real oof for ONDP; Begum is the key reason that ONDP held that seat. Not sure they can keep it without her. Also speaks to Carney's strength; he's now pulling floor crossers from right AND left.
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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 07/11/2025
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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
We're willing to marshal our resources to support an OLP leader who will put people before politics. We need someone willing to make a one-time deal with the NDP and Greens to defeat Doug Ford. Think it's pointless because NDP won't make a deal? Guess again. #onpoli #olp
How can Cooperation work if the NDP won't Cooperate? 

Step 1. The Liberals and Greens work together and make an attractive, genuine, good faith off to the NDP.

Arrows branch off. The first arrow points to NDP AGREES. Best Case Scenario. Everyone works together. This leads to an image of Doug Ford with a red X over him.

The other arrow points to NDP DISAGREES. On to Plan B.

Step 2: Publicize the offer of cooperation. The details leak.

Step 3: The Liberals and Greens work together. The bad publicity depresses the NDP vote so the vote does not split in as many ridings

This leads to the same picture of Doug Ford with a red X over him.

Hey NDP! This also works if YOU offer to cooperate first.

Can't wait until the next election? Neither can we.
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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
The next scheduled election is years away, but there are things we can to do now to get Ford (and those like him) out later Also, here's the video with NOS supporter Roberta Tevlin about the Electoral Reform resolution she's bringing to the OLP www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL21... #onpoli
Sick of Doug Ford? 
Sick of strategically voting to get rid of Doug Ford and ending up with him anyway?

So Are We
but it’s a long, long time until the next election

Here’s how you can help us now
We’re starting by pushing the Ontario Liberal Party to adopt a policy resolution to support Electoral Reform

We want to accelerate this process by connecting with as many Local Riding Associations as possible at the AGM later this month

If you are a member, know a member, or are willing to join the OLP, you can help connect us. Get in touch with us: info@notoneseat.ca

Image of Doug Ford with a red X over him.

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Can't wait until the next election? Neither can we.Why the OLP?
Both the NDP and Greens had something about electoral reform, but the OLP did not. With the current chaos, this is a good opportunity to bring about change

What electoral system are you pushing for?
We’re following Fair Vote Canada’s lead and pushing for a nonpartisan Citizen’s Assembly on reform: instead of politicians picking a system that favours themselves, let the citizens decide what would be best

Aren’t you the strategic voting people?
We are the “Ford sucks” people. We want him gone & we aren’t picky about how. But ultimately, Ford wins because our electoral system isn’t working

Does this mean you want to get rid of Bonnie Crombie? 
If Bonnie’s aims align with ours, we like Bonnie. If there’s someone else who seems better able to get rid of Doug Ford—especially if they are pragmatic about how—we like them better. 

Help us spread the word by sharing this message, & sign our open letter so we can get in touch if we need help between now and the next electionWant More Information?
NotOneSeat Supporter Roberta Tevlin on the Brian Crombie Radio Hour talking about Electoral Reform and the OLP

Find the interview on YouTube or on BrianCrombie.com

Image of Doug Ford with a red X over him.

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Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
"Which approach would you say Canada should take to negotiations going forward?" 🔴 Hard Approach - Refuse difficult concessions even if it worsens trade relations: 63% 🟡 Soft Approach - Make difficult concessions to keep a good relationship: 37% -> canadianpolling.substack.com/p/as-us-rela...
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As U.S. Relations Sour, Canadians Seek EU Alignment
Vast majority of Canadians support deeper economic ties with the European Union
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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Clearly Doug Ford needs some further education. Some petitions to sign and share: www.kristynwongtam.ca/save-our-sch... Related: www.policingfreeschools.ca #oned #onpoli
Some much-needed education for Doug Ford and Paul Calandra

image of Ford and Calandra

Underfunded: 
verb, past tense: provided with insufficient funding
e.g., Public education, including boards like the TDSB, have been underfunded by the Ford Government by billions of dollars over several years

Financial mismanagement: 
noun phrase: improper, careless, or fraudulent handling of financial resources
e.g., The Ford Government has engaged in financial mismanagement on the Greenbelt, Long Term Care, Public Health Care, Metrolinx, Therme Spa....

Stop the takeover of our elected school boards

Paul Calandra, Minister of Education
416-325-2600 minister.edu@ontario.ca

Doug Ford, Premier
416-325-1941 premier@ontario.ca

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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
We know he's corrupt, but this is evidence of illegal activity among his staff. Legal action must be taken. Start by making noise with your MPPs. #onpoli #DougFordIsCORRUPT
McGuinty's Staffers went to jail for this. Ford's staffers should too.

Tweet from Collin D'Mello of Global News: An important detail from the information and privacy Commissioner's Greenbelt report: some government records were "permanently deleted"

Call and email your MPPs and demand the RCMP get involved. 

#LockThemUp

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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
A reminder that Dalton McGuinty's staffers went to jail for similar actions over the Gas Plant Scandal. Records were permanently deleted by Ford staff. This needs legal intervention. Call and email your MPPs to demand the RCMP get involved. #onpoli
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Imbroglior @dkfoster.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
I drive. Not a lot. Mostly to get out of the city. But this mini-thread is bang on. With this cut and the fact we're still not paying plate fees means that drivers are some of the biggest freeloaders going.
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National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · 16/05/2025
Give Carney's cabinet a chance — but be uncompromising in holding it accountable, Gary Mar writes. financialpost.com/news/gary-ma... Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
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Tim Ellis, TDSB Ward 2 candidate 🍁 @djdynamic.ca · 14/05/2025
The much-maligned arts and culture sector brings in almost as much economic activity as the perennially aggrieved oil and gas companies - and unlike them, we aren't owned by Americans
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Timothy Gray @canadagray.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Bill 5 is an Attack on Civil Liberties, Indigenous Rights, Environment environmentaldefence.ca/2025/05/12/b... #onpoli
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Bill 5 is an Attack on Civil Liberties, Indigenous Rights, Environment - Environmental Defence
Advocates from civil liberties, treaty rights and environmental organizations gathered at Queen’s Park to oppose the Ontario government’s proposed Bill 5.
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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Most expensive Timmies run ever. It cost him his seat. #brucefanjoy #solongskippy #cdnpoli
Historical photo of Poilievre delivering coffee and donuts to the trucker Convoy
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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
The true winner of this election is @brucefanjoy.bsky.social Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
One thing that I was thought was revealing about the divisions within Canada: When Carney acknowledged Poilievre's hard work on his campaign in his victory speed, the crowd of Liberals cheered. When Poilievre mentioned Carney in his concession speech, there was loud booing.
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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
It's been fun making jokes at Poilievre's expense but all back to telling off the Opposition parties for delivering another Ford majority. We do have plans. Stay tuned. #NotOneSeat
Picture of Pierre Poilievre with an X over him. 
"So long, Skippy! When Canadians unite, we reject the far right."
Pictures of all the other Federal leaders. "Here's hoping these people / their replacements work together for the betterment of Canadians."

We're returning to our core mission (after we get some rest)

Make these guys work together... (Images of the Ontario NDP, Green and Liberal leaders) 

...to get rid of this guy (Image of Doug Ford.)

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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Today's the Day! You don't need your voter card to vote. Check elections.ca to find your polling station. If you voted in the advance, check cooperateforcanada.ca for key ridings where you can volunteer to get out the vote. #cdnpoli #elxn45 #elxn2025
Black and white image of a hiker or mountaineer, surveying the landscape and mountains from on high.

If you don't vote, you CAN complain. 

But if you DO vote, you can complain from the moral high ground. 

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Imbroglior @dkfoster.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Well, here's a news story surprising absolutely no fucking one. www.thetrillium.ca/news/educati...
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Media stoked ‘outrage’ about TDSB field trip to Grassy Narrows’ River Run, provincial reviewer found
A report commissioned by the Ministry of Education said articles in the National Post and Toronto Sun spurred the mistaken idea that students were forced to participate in an anti-Israel protest
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 25/04/2025
Carney didn’t shut the door on proportional representation—a shift that shows our advocacy is working. But Singh is right: progress takes pressure. The NDP says they support PR. It’s time they act like it—and make it a condition of support for a minority government. #cdnpoli
Screenshot of a news article by Bryann Aguilar from CTV News. It quotes Singh saying, "Never trust a Liberal," and that Liberals only act when New Democrats force them. Carney is quoted saying electoral reform could be addressed once the economic crisis is over, and that a Prime Minister should remain neutral on the issue. Singh emphasizes his support for proportional representation where every vote is reflected directly in Parliament.
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Reformed Reformer and Part Owner of Canada 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇬🇱🇵🇦🏳️‍🌈 @reformedreformer.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
There are many ridings in Canada where we need to vote strategically to ensure the CPC candidate is beaten out. We need to knock them back to 2 seats and let them languish again. (And NO, I do NOT support MMP, and have researched it since the 90's.) Strategic voting can block the CPC.
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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
We know not everyone is into strategic voting, and frankly, it's not necessary in many places in this election. The most important thing is that you VOTE. Still, if strategic voting is your thing, check out CooperateForCanada.ca #cdnpoli #elxn2025 #elxn45 #CanadaVotes2025
"In the end, it doesn't matter who you VOTE for"

Pictures of the federal leaders with a yellow checkmark beside them: Liberal Leader Mark Carney, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet, Green Co-leaders Elizabeth May and Johnathan Pedneault.

Separately, a picture of Conservatively leader Pierre Poilievre with a sour expression giving a thumbs down. A large red X is over him. "as long as it's not this guy."

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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
No more playing with your friend Ezra, either. And tell Jenni you're grounded until your grades come up. #cdnpoli #canadaVotes2025 #elxn45 #elxn2025 #neverpoilievre
A large, slightly disappointed looking Mark Carney takes up most of the left side of the image. "Pierre, I'm very disappointed in your ('economics homework' is crossed out) costed platform.

There are so many phantom numbers in that platform. These numbers are a joke. We aren't in a joke. 

We are in the worst crisis of our lives. And in a crisis, you always plan for the worst. You don't hope for the best. And so you don't make those types of assumptions.

No more Fox News for you, young man. You need to study harder.*"

Inset in the bottom: headshot of a very sad Pierre Poilievre.

Fine print: *a mix of actual quotes from Mark Carney on the Conservative costed platform plus jokes about homework

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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Don't send Skippy to do an economist's job. #cdnpoli #elxn45 #elxn2025 #neverpoilievre
Poilievre balancing a budget

Graphic of a yellow scale, tilted down towards the right. On the left (lighter) side is small letters: "substance?" Piled on the right (heavier) side are Gimmicks, Boondoogles, and Slogans, Slogans, Slogans. 

A pictures of a smiling Pierre Poilievre with a speech bubble. "Needs more slogans on the right."

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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
No one is ever going to miss Justin Trudeau as much as Pierre Poilievre #cdnpoli #elxn45 #elxn2025 #neverpoilievre
A very sad Pierre Poilievre beside an image of a smilingJustin Trudeau in a heart. "I just miss him so much." 

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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Our unity hero, Natasha Doyle-Merrick, has published an op-ed in the Star. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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Inspired by my rapper dad, I sacrificed myself to give my political rival a chance to beat the PCs. It was the right thing to do
If more politicians focused their decisions on the people they serve instead of playing political chess, the left would not be so divided. My father’s rapping career taught me that
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Cooperate for Canada @coopr84canada.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
quacks indeed! these conservatives have a disturbing record. #cdnpoli #neverpoilievre
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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Also, nice security clearance. Nice refusal to talk to the media. Nice donations from Modi's friends. You'll still never have hair as nice as Justin's. #cdnpoli #elxn2025 #elxn45 #neverpoilievre
Poilievre on Carney. Picture of Pierre Poilievre. "Nice Banker's Haircut."

Carney on Poilievre. Picture of Mark Carney. "Nice real-world experience managing an economic crisis."

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Cooperate for Canada @coopr84canada.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Want to support your favourite party and keep the cons out of your riding? #cdnpoli #neverpoilievre
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Cooperate for Canada @coopr84canada.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Want to support your favourite party and keep the cons out of your riding? #cdnpoli #neverpoilievre
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Tim Ellis, TDSB Ward 2 candidate 🍁 @djdynamic.ca · 10/04/2025
Beating Poilievre is job #1. What happens the next day, though, also matters. Electing progressive champions to Parliament means that whoever forms the next government, there will be real voices for progress on the Hill. That's vital. @leadnowca.bsky.social has endorsed these champions:
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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
You don't send an angry child to deal with another angry child. You send an adult. #cdnpoli #canadavotes2025 #neverpoilievre
Based on how they handle Media...

Image of Mark Carney. 
(After answering a bullshit question by a right-wing "independent journalist") 
"No, you'll take that as a very comprehensive answer to your question"

Image of Pierre Poilievre.
No journalists on my plane! They're mean to me! They ask me questions I don't like and expect me to answer them!

...who do you think is better suited to handling Trump?

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Cooperate for Canada @coopr84canada.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Ways you can support your favourite party and keep the cons out of your riding. #cdnpoli #neverpoilievre
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Canadians Against Trump @canadiansagainstt.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Over 20 years in parliament and 3 as federal leader of the CPC, and Poilievre's vision for Canada is.... ? #cdnpoli #CanadaVotes2025 #neverpoilievre
First Column:
For the past 3 years:
An image of Pierre Poilievre next to his slogans: Fire Trudeau! Axe The Tax! Call An Election! Each of these is checked off.
Second column: 
Last month
March 9 Wins Liberal Leadership
March 14 Cancels Carbon Tax
March 23 Calls Election

Mark Carney, you've made Poilievre's entire agenda irrelevant in two weeks. What are you going to do now?

Image of Mark Carney, speaking at a microphone in front of a Canadian flag. "Let me tell you about my plans for making Canada a global economic superpower."

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Heard Island Government @heardislandgov.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
We take tariffs on our beautiful Heard Island very seriously. We will be consulting all mammals and flightless birds and will make an announcement in the near future detailing our response. #heardisland #tariff #mcdonaldisland #trumptariff
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Heard Island Government @heardislandgov.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
We need to dispel some rumors. There is ZERO fentanyl trafficking on both of our HIMI islands. In fact, while our Gentoo penguins can travel hundreds of miles to bring partners their favorite pebble, they are incapable and unwilling of carrying even an ounce of illicit drugs.
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Heard Island Government @heardislandgov.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Inspired by @mark-carney.bsky.social and Canadians everywhere. We’re all fighting back on our home ice!
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Heard Island Government @heardislandgov.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Breaking now: Ministry of Economics reporting the tariffs have not caused significant changes to our trading volumes
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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
This is getting out of hand.... the good people of the SS Minnow are even Americans! #elxn2025 #cdnpoli #CanadaVotes2025 #NeverPoilievre #neverpoilievre2025 #tariffs
The gang from Gilligan's Island is gathered around a note. "Trump is imposing a 15% tariff on us?!?"

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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
If we want to get away from American-style partisan politics, we have to stop attacking each other. We can work together, collaborate, be civil to one another. Be Canadians. If the country can work together, so can politicians. #cdnpoli #neverpoilievre #CanadaVotes2025 #onpoli
Shit Canadians Do Not Have Time For

Insults about the Tragically Hip
Poutine made with the wrong cheese
Calling it "ice hockey" instead of "hockey"
Americans "What if"ing about annexing Canada
Centre/Left parties bickering instead of working together

Cooperation: It's Positively Un-American

Images of Ontario opposition leaders NDP Marit Stiles, Green Party Mike Schreiner, and Liberal Bonnie Crombie. Wouldn't Work Together. Can't do much for Ontario.

Images of Federal leaders. Liberal leader Mark Carney, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet. Green co-leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pednault. Must start working together. Should team up to benefit Canada. 

Partisan Politics? Get over it.

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Tim Ellis, TDSB Ward 2 candidate 🍁 @djdynamic.ca · 03/04/2025
We'll take it from here, America
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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Thank you to whoever made this
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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Poilievre at last has a tariff response and it's about as visionary and forward-thinking as he is. #cdnpoli #neverpoilievre #elxn2025 #CanadaVotes2025
Pierre Poilievre, standing with his hands open wide, a graphic of a white flag pasted on top as if he is holding it.

"Why not end the uncertainty that is paralyzing both sides of the border and that is also costing us jobs today." ~ Pierre Poilievre, pledging to immediately renegotiate CUSMA if his party forms government - April 2nd, 2025

TRANSLATION
I am a short-term thinker with no vision for Canada

I'm find giving Trump the okay to threaten tariffs any time he wants to change our trade agreement

I'd rather sell out Canada than spend money helping workers affected by the tariffs, or work out agreements with other countries

You see, it is off-brand for me to spend money, help workers, or be agreeable.

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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Poilievre is so inflexible that he can't take a minute to be nice to children A position of strength is held by flexibility and listening skills. Imagine him negotiating with Trump, foreign governments, indigenous leaders or the Premiers? #cdnpoli #elxn2025 #neverpoilievre #CanadaVotes2025
An image from Scooby-Doo, with the gang surrounding and unmasked villain with an image of Poilievre's head pasted on top. 

Poilievre: I don't answer questions from the CBC, you meddling kids!

The Scooby gang: Sir, this is an educational puff piece for children

Poilievre's Team did not answer hard-hitting questions from CBC Kids News, like "Do you have any words of advice for kids?" (That was it. There were no other questions.)

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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Good to know that if you did lead the country, you've be able to quickly and effectively respond to changing events. It's not like we've had any of those lately. #Cdnpoli #NeverPoilievre #CanadaVotes2025
State of the Conservative Party

Scene from Friends. Ross (labelled "Everyone in the CPC) is holding one end of a couch (labelled Pierre Poilievre), trying to get it up and around a pillar (labelled Jenni Byrne) on a flight of stairs, yelling "Pivot! Pivot! PIVOT!"

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