Ok, so this is an emotive topic: #cdnpoli

I think of a modern retelling of Pandora’s Box - only Pandora is in therapy with buried childhood trauma.

Scott Moe supports the pipeline proposal that Danielle Smith has decided to put forward, with this comment. I wonder how both Moe and Smith would feel if PM Carney came out saying that the natural resources in AB and SK are Canadian, not theirs.

With all of his bluster about banning “cash grab speed cameras” I can’t help thinking that Premier Ford - or a close family member - may have got himself a speeding ticket recently. #ONpoli

I’m getting pretty sick of right wing politicians implying the left need to get better at hearing things they don’t agree with as a cure for the political division and violence of the modern age. Need I point out that these folks: - debate in bad faith, usually deploying logical fallacies. …

Listening to Danielle Smith on #CBC #FrontBurner this morning was painful. If she spoke about every topic the way she spoke about oil and gas, she’d be a lot more compelling. Her misinformation about puberty blockers and trans youth was awful. As were her comments about Charlie Kirk. Do better

In an interview last week, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre suggested (with no evidence) that the person killing Charlie Kirk did so because they didn’t agree with what Mr. Kirk said. When asked for how we can end political violence, he answered that people need to get better at dealing…

Cancel culture warfare was never about silencing free speech. It was laying the groundwork for what is currently happening: the silencing of dissenting and critical voices of the Dear Leader. First Colbert. Now Kimmel. Numerous administrators, judges, jurists, opponents, journalists, lawyers. Gone

If you’re currently angry that there are too many immigrants taking (below market wages) jobs away from your country’s youth and citizens then the propaganda has worked. The problem isn’t immigration. It’s the below market wage jobs. The problem is capitalism.

Neoliberalism/laissez-faire capitalism has given us: - exploitative corporations - ever worsening climate change - environmental damage - microplastics in the human diet - industrialised farming - degradation of ecosystems - erosion of social safety nets - hyper concentration of wealth

Speed painted Palanite. I didn’t like the green so the next batch are blue. Not sure what to do with the other 4 - paint ‘em green? Or blue? T

We have multiple provinces with historic wildfires. Multiple provinces under their third or fourth heat warnings this summer already. West Nile virus showing up in southern Canada. But, sure, climate change isn’t real and we should *absolutely* pull more fossil fuels out of the ground. #sarcasm

Recognising Palestine is performative at best - even with the conditions. Without removing the illegal Israeli settlements and a recognition of Israel’s historial annexation of Palestinian territory and war crimes - up to present day - this will do little to ease tensions in the region IMHO.

Did you ever wonder why those neoliberalists and capitalists who decried “You won’t anything and be happy” a few years ago won’t do anything against streaming services and digital subscriptions who say that you don’t own what you pay for - you’re just renting it??

Saw my first Fuck Carney flag today. A dude, hopefully on his lunch break or day off, wearing it and a large syringe prop with the word “bioweapon” on it. So, that’s fun. Especially protesting against a centre-right neoliberal market-solutions capitalist PM.

People are starving. There’s a genocide in Palestine. The far right are in control of Israel and the US. Capitalism has led to the widest wealth gap in history. But sure, socialism is the threat.

So, y’all thought COVID lockdowns were the worst thing ever. You’re now living in a year where there are 2 wars, a genocide, a large social democracy sliding (further) into right wing authoritarian, unprecendented climate change, and widening wealth disparities. So, you know, happy Friday.

Cool. The provincial govt just took over my school board. Years of underspending on education put us in this position. I have no hope - none - that they will be do anything to solve the problems they’ve foisted on us. #ONpoli #OnEd

Alright y’all. The US currently has a tyrannical government. Time to get going, 2nd Amendmenters.

Listen, as fun as the Trump/Musk feud is, my concern is what it’s distracting from.

#onpoli The Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025 is being tabled. This would allow the minister of educations to directly supervise school boards for entirely ideological - not educational - or finiancial reasons. From the same government failing to address funding shortfalls in education

#onpoli Bill 5 could well usher in a wave of deregulation the likes of which the US has witnessed since Reagan. Environmental, labour, planning protections could all be removed and all without the consultation of Indigenous peoples. Please oppose this with your MPPs.

Let’s Go!!! #eurovision2025 #esc2025

That didn’t take long, now, did it? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli #ableg #abpoli

I work in a school in the Carleton riding. The nationwide Civix student vote went 36% CPC to 31% Liberal. In our school, the vote was overwhelmingly for the Liberal. Take from that what you will.

Danielle Smith, in an interview with CBC Power and Politics, described the CPC as a centrist party; and the NDP, BQ, and Greens as fringe parties. So, that’s fun. #cdnpoli

Achievement unlocked: Civic duty performed. First Federal election vote in the bag. Now I have one of each level of government. #cdnpoli

Deeply concerned by some of the vox pops I’ve been hearing on CBC in the last 24 hours. Many of them just parroting talking points from Mr. Pollipoopoo without digging in to the platforms. I’m reminded that the greatest trick conservatives pull is the veneer of fiscal responsibility. #cdnpoli

I sincerely hope that despite the outcome of the election, Pollipoopoo loses his seat. Wouldn’t that be hilarious?! #cdnpoli

After 5 weeks, my #SOVOL SV06ACE is back up and running. Lessons have been learned. Today, I’m swapping brass for steel nozzles (sticking with 0.4mm for now) and recalibrating the filament settings.

Therapy update: My tendency to dive headlong into things that make me feel good - largely as a result of very few things lighting up my brain - may also be responsible for scaring off those people, or burning out on that pursuit. So, that’s nice.

3 things to consider prior to ordering a 3D printer: 1) Does the seller trade in your currency? I work with one that only trades with Canada in USD, adding a significant upcharge at checkout. 2) Does the seller maintain accesory stocks at a local warehouse? …

My stars the new Cathay minis look fabulous. Nice job. #warhammeroldworld #oldworld #gamesworkshop #gw #miniaturewargaming #miniaturegaming

PP seems to be centring his campaign on tax cuts, law and order, patriotism, and turning back the clock to a Canada we remember. This is a fairly well worn conservative trope. If it works, kudos. But I’m hoping for a more progressive Canada. #cdnpoli #cdnelection #cdnelxn #CanadaVotes25

Ok, PP finally calls DoFo after years of being in office, 18 days after an election win. I swear, PP seems like he’s now desperately seeking someone to cosy up to to regain lost popularity. #cdnpoli What happens to a populist when they stop being popular?

5 jobs I would absolutely do if I had the time/energy/qualifications/skills: 1 - Political representative/commentator. 2 - Curling commentator. 3 - Author. 4 - YouTuber. 5 - Brewer.

I’m almost insulted by how inane and stupid the current conservative attack ads are, and how vapid that nickname is. It’s almost like they’re trying to lose the race before it’s begun. #cdnpoli #neverpoilievre.

Cos everyone knows that a tough guy has to remind everyone they’re a tough guy. Also, Poilievre can’t even stand up to journalists questions. How do you imagine he’d cope with an oval office bullying like Zelenskyy was subjected to?? #cdnpoli

Imma just leave these here. #NeverPoilievre #cdnpoli

Mark my words, this intelligent and well spoken Trudeau is going to run the country one day.

Mark Carney may be the right guy and the right time to be Pierre Pollypoopoo. But it really does feel like Canada keeps kicking itself in the nuts, politically; constantly convincing itself it’s a centrist country when it’s been trending more progressive. #cdnpoli

@karinagould.bsky.social deserved better than a third place finish. And deserves way more than liberal house leader. Given everything, a deputy PM slot would be an awesome move on the LPC’s part. #cdnpoli

OK this ad is actually very good lmaoooo www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFJ4...

Happy Saint David’s Day, y’all. Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus xx 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

I’ve watched it twice now. Zelynskyy asked why diplomacy with Russia would work now after they broke the cease fire and gas contract in 2019. Vance goes on the attack. Zelynskyy points out they may feel it later (influence from Russia)

Today, on YouTube, I saw this ad from the Taxpayer Federation. As a taxpayer in Canada, I would LOVE for the CRA to calculate my taxes for me, just like HMRC in Britain. It’s a government function. Give me back 3 hours of my life from filling shit in on TurboTax. #cdnpoli

Achievement unlocked: voted in the liberal leadership race.

It’s been a rough month for Pierre Pollipoopoo. He lost his favourite punching bags and had to pivot. He picked on Mark Carney’s shoes. He went up north after insulting them, only to come up with a harebrained scheme that won’t work. He stole an new motto from a previous PM.

Last night, post curling, one of the more senior members around the table voiced that trepidation of donning another culture’s attire or calling out potential acts of cultural appropriation was a “Justinism” When challenged, it was linked to Mr. Trudeau’s government.

As much as Ford is not the answer to continued #ONPoli, I’m not sure Bonnie Crombie is either. Her platform reads like a neoliberal one - which is just more of what we’ve had already. Centrism is fine for a while but progress only comes with change.