This is so true, and honestly, I wish that Canada would pull even further away from American business politics, because we're still not European enough for my tastes. My generation is swimming in student debt, with no real financial future no matter what we do, and that's not fair.

This is actually kind of hilarious. This is what the power of the people can achieve when we really get ticked off. Just ask us Canadians. We know lots about giving the cold shoulder when people decide to make very bad decisions. ☺️ Keep it up and make Paramount regret their life choices!

The fact that Texas's governor has ordered representatives to be arrested for refusing to be bent to the GOP's will should constitute treason. I hope that Texas joins California in standing up for your democratic rights. I believe in you, Texas! Refuse to bend the knee!

The GOP seems to be moving full steam ahead with their blatant #gerrymandering, and the governor is following Trump's fascist police state lead. Here's hoping they all get the day they deserve. Elbows up, #Texas, because those elbows might need to meet someone's face, ribs, or groin pretty soon.

Because they hate people who don't agree with them. Because it's a supremely biased system that has never known objectivity and will never know objectivity because objectivity is a myth. And their bias is in favour of the "right", the rich, and those who serve their socio-political agenda.

I may no longer be on the west coast, but I'm still watching the tsunami warnings and worrying about everyone on the North American coast living in the tsunami zones. Stay safe out there everyone, and I hope that by the time morning comes, all that's happened is a little splash fight. ❤️

An important message that needs to be shared. And he is absolutely correct in calling out the hypocrisy of what's going on in Gaza. And what's been going on there for decades.

Cognitive Dissonance. Wonderful, isn't it?

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Evil. Narcissistic. Psychopathic. Anyone who thinks this sort of legislation is a good idea needs to be jettisoned off the planet with all due haste and no remorse. A government is meant to take care of its people, especially the homeless and impoverished. Anything less, and it has failed utterly.

A thought. Can we, both the natives of Scotland and those of us who were scattered across the world by exploitation and the Highland Clearances, just collectively disown Trump? Because I don't don't know if my clan is related to his mother's but I don't like thinking of him as Scottish at all.

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This feels apt, given my righteous indignation over what the US Coast Guard was pulling in Quebec tonight.

Been a while since I've had something REALLY good to get angry about. But here's something fun. TONIGHT, the American Coast Guard decided to come into Canadian waters to harass, assault, and kidnap a Canadian citizen from Quebec (temporarily), nearly drowning him in the process. For FISHING.

I found this clip while scrolling through YouTube and I think that more people need to see this after the rousing success of No Kings Day. It doesn't matter whether you're a journalist, veteran, or even a regular citizen. Whether you're documenting or protesting. They've decided who the enemy is.

The man has a point. Hard to ignore the truth when the war crimes keep piling up in Gaza. I guess Israel decided that it's now time to start committing some war crimes in Iran as well. Not saying Iran's government is great by any means, but cruelty is cruelty, especially when civilians die.

So randomly kidnapping children & adults from places of work, education and immigration appointments, to then disappear them without due process by dudes with wack $15 hair cuts…if this does not meet your definition of fascism, then your definition of fascism is you’re a moron.

Today we remember the 49 souls who lost their lives on this day in 2016 at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and all whose lives were forever changed. We must never let hate win. #NeverForget #Pulse #WorldPride

Not taking anything away from Senator Padilla because he was treated atrociously But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state Keep that same energy of support for her

Not sure what I can say about this other than...domestic terrorism. Plain and simple. Seems to me like America needs a complete purge of all of its law enforcement agencies.

This Canadian is disappointed in you. I expected better from a Clinton-appointed judge. Charles Breyer may want to consider which side of history he wants to be on when he refuses to put a stop to an authoritarian dictator's attempts to establish martial law. #LosAngeles

Right, so...let's point out the obvious here and beat the metaphorical dead horse. When a curfew and a military presence exist at the same time, this becomes the beginnings of martial law, a strategy used by authoritarian regimes to suppress a population. See the problem here? #LosAngeles

This is a man that every American soldier needs to hear right now. I agree, the deployment of troops to Los Angeles was unconstitutional. It is unlawful. It is unethical. It is immoral. It is reprehensible. Those are the actions of a dictator. #LosAngeles

Also, thank you to the Department of Natural Resources and Washington State Fire Service for sending firefighters our way to help support our teams across the prairies as the boreal forest becomes ever more intent on burning down around us. #Canadawildfires #Alberta #Washington

The sun is bright and the skies are relatively clear here in Edmonton. But I've smelled the smoke on the breeze more than once. Thank you Australia for sending us some cool people. Here's hoping the weather gets a little cooler. I very much hope it rains on you all. #Canadawildfires

Alberta premier Danielle Smith has made it clear that she is a separatist who wants to take her province out of Canada. What a traitorous Trumpian dingbat!

As usual, Donald Trump is a menace and needs to be shut down before he poisons any more of the world with his rhetoric. Also, his stupidity. I mean ffs...

Alright, so with Australia's elections secured, it's time to turn my gaze onto the latest round of protests on the streets of the United States. Good job Australia! Let's see America rise to the occasion! Look at Australia's example and FIGHT, America! FIGHT! #Resist #MayDay #HandsOff

I do want to say thank you to all of the Aussies in my comments who have helped me learn about their politics on the fly. I'd never seen anything about Australian politics before last night, but the state of the world made me invested. So thank you all very much for the education. Love from Canada.

I bet, if we keep tossing this image of Trump as the Pope around the internet, we might just scare the Vatican enough that THEIR voting swings like Canada and Australia's has.

So, of course as I watch the Australian elections, I'm looking at three different sources to see what's going on, so I'm seeing different maps showing me how the voting is laid out across ridings and regions. Still, this is a LOT of red! (red and green are sort of on the same side right?) #auspol

Just woke up (eventually had to go to bed about six hours ago) and the first thing I did was check on the Australian elections. Holy sh*t, Australia! You're getting a Labour government, but you're as close to a majority now as the Libs got for us. Way to go Australia! Applause from Canada. #auspol

So, my initial (EARLY) impression based on these tiny little red specks here is that, very much like Canada, the left wing voters in Australia tend to congregate in cities and that's where essentially all of their seats are going to come from. Does that generally sound about right? #auspol

Alright, well, colours on maps are happening. They're just popping out of nowhere as I watch the results begin to trickle in for the Australian elections. It's still super early, though, and I know this isn't really representative of the final result.

Is it happening? Are we into the results section yet? (Yes, I know we have to wait for counts to come in, I'm just feeling impatient). But are we in that stretch now where we get to see the numbers start? I have the live election results open. Is it finally time, Australia!?!?

Alright, so the Aussies have spoken and this Canadian has heard you loud and clear. The Democracy Sausage is, of course, a fantastic idea. Yet, here are the proposed alternatives. Democracy Poutine (we're really known for poutine aren't we?) and... Democracy Beaver Tails! Which is best?

Political cartoons are great. But political cartoons about cultural memes are even better! Love it, Australia!

I have to say that I love these "Honest Government Ads". They did one for Canada and it was both hilariously wrong and on the nose at the same time and it was just so perfect leading up to our elections. You're lucky to have such a talented satirist, Australia.

Watching the Australian elections continue as it edges closer to midnight here in western Canada. I was planning to go to bed soon, but with the temperature sticking around 20C, I'm not sure if Mother Nature is going to let me go to bed at a reasonable hour. Is she making me watch Australia?

So, I keep hearing about the Democracy Sausage. We don't have anything like this, but over in Australia, it's apparently traditional to turn Election Day into a nationwide barbecue. ...I am in favour of this idea. Why is this not a thing in Canada? I am now very upset. Share the sausage!! #auspol

No matter which way you vote, this is actually an excellent way to keep the government accountable to every citizen's right to have a voice. Though I think that the states need this more than Canada, I would be fine with Australia's compulsory voting being implemented here in the Great White North.

🤣 Nicely done, Australia. This is the sort of ridiculous picture I expected from you lot. Clearly your elections must be going rather well. ❤️ from Canada.

I just watched the interview with this man and I don't think I've ever seen such a wholesome politician ever. Well done, you're lucky that this man was convinced to run for another term. I hope he serves Nova Scotia and Canada well over the next few years. 🥰 #cndpol #MPSeanFraser

This, I think is really important. As a Canadian, I voted in the advance polls here in Edmonton and it was so easy. If Ireland is falling behind on advance polling, then damn it, step it up cousins! Mum wants to move to Ireland, and if she sees a dysfunctional voting system, she'll have an aneurysm.

🤣 This is great. Seriously, though. I'm generally not in support of "without due process", but I make exception for terrorists posing as "legitimate government". In fact, I've thought up worse punishments for this administration. But that's my job, I'm Canadian. Now where's the Geneva Checklist?

Agreed, Moe and Smith need to stop putting feet in mouths. They have no authority to be stealing land from the First Nations, whose agreement is with the Crown of England. So if they want to try this sh*t, they'll have to take it up with Charles and the Chiefs. Good luck with that, doofuses.

I did some research into what the feds vs. the provincial gov have done for Alberta, and it really feels like the provincial government likes to talk and piggyback off of others' ideas. Has Smith done anything that wasn't standard, necessary maintenance or an idea that's been around for 30 years?