I disagree. This was done very quickly and with the leaked list...the provincial govt is upset they complied, therefore, it's malicious compliance *to the letter* to ensure ppl know what's going on & who's responsible.
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I disagree. This was done very quickly and with the leaked list...the provincial govt is upset they complied, therefore, it's malicious compliance *to the letter* to ensure ppl know what's going on & who's responsible.
As a Canadian, it happens here as well.
It's absolutely predatory behavior.
There's a difference between little nitpicky things & huge issues like this! Geezus.
That's not the full truth, but thanks for playing.
Please go do your own research, Sheila. You've shown that you aren't interested in learning or a good discussion here. Bye bye.
Sure, fine. It's not an unnecessarily strong tone. All she had to do was say " Oh, I didn't know all that. Thanks for informing me. I'll ensure I add that context going forward, " but, she got defensive instead. The spread of misinformation is a problem. You do you.
Then don't post it. It takes 30 seconds to do a quick search to see what's going on here. I really don't care what Atwood has to say on it as she's shown that her allyship extends into those she feels are worthy only.
This malicious compliance is perfect. I applaud EPSB.
They've forced municipalities to accept political parties in our municipal elections. EPSB has been a target as well.
They're changed the municipality funding model meaning less $ to municipalities, they've forced more police officers onto our streets, we've even now got ministers working to stop bike lanes being built in the city. The prov owes Edmonton a lot of money & just refuses to pay it.
(and Calgary, to an extent) because last election we got rid of the only two UCP MLAs in the city. Calgary also gave the boot to a few as well. Since then, the prov govt has done everything they can to destroy our current city Council.
The prov govt is now in damage control. Edmonton has been at odds w the prov govt for a while as we refuse to vote for the UCP, here. If Alberta is the Texas of Canada, we're the Austin of Alberta here in Edmonton (usually). The province has made it their mission to punish Edmonton
I really wish we included the context here. I live in Edmonton & these kinds of headlines make it seem like EPSB did this for bad reasons. They didn't. This list was from the prov govt & it was leaked. EPSB decided to maliciously comply & ppl are angry & directing it at the prov govt, as they should
They've done everything possible to make it more and more difficult for Edmonton to do anything & then our city Council take the blame.
The prov govt has literally changed municipal funding b/c Edmonton refused to quietly comply. They've refused to give Edmonton what they are supposed to, & are now getting involved in municipal affairs. The prov govt has also forced municipalities to allow parties in local elections.
Can we also add context that this list was leaked to school boards & Edmonton decided to maliciously comply to prove a point. Now, ppl are pissed off about it & the prov govt is backtracking. Edmonton is consistently at odds w our prov govt b/c we vote for the NDP & not UCP drivel.
It really does suck. Even my brother is going down that route and he's an incredibly intelligent man, & my mom isn't an idiot either...and yet....
It's all good. I just get tired of incorrect information being pushed around. The provincial govt put out a list of books banned in school libraries. Edmonton SB followed the list, maliciously complying.
Atwood has got it wrong as well, then. Again, please ensure what you're reposting is correct. The provincial govt banned them in school & the Edmonton school board maliciously followed suit to prove a point. That's all. No need to be defensive. It's just good to dbl check things.
My mom is similar. I have to keep reeling her back to reality. She lives around ppl who like to spread this kind of bs.
No, Edmonton did not ban any books. The provincial govt did. Please ensure you're spreading info correctly.
I literally just went to Saskatchewan from Alberta two weeks ago, and back, no RCMP stopped me. This isn't happening.
Are they being sent over FB messenger? because META refused to comply w Canadian law, we can't see anything from news sites anymore. It's also possible she's being sent links from groups that are private. If you're not in the group, you can't see it.My mom does that a lot
To add: This happens to all different news outlets. My non-profit community news org can't share on META. I can't see what "Eye on Palestine" send some because of it so, it isn't only MAGA stuff. It's not censorship, either.
If they are being sent from pages, sites, groups that are classified as news, we Canadians can't see them b/c of law. META makes billions off news producers, they should share some of it with those producers.
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I'm aware, thanks.
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Is he ignorant of it? Or is he aware & STILL choosing to side with Israel?
Except there are an awful lot of Israelis who support removing Palestinians from Gaza & West Bank.
I stayed. This sounds tough & your spouse not being supportive makes me angry for you. I have a similar time of year for a similar reason. I get it.
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The replies to this thread makes me so proud of my British comrades.
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Your politics directly affect our politics so, no, we will not shut the fuck up.
So much fucking work has been done over the last decade on this very specific part of fascist subculture. We know exactly what all this means but nobody cares because they'd rather treat mass shootings like an abstract painting - open to any interpretation we'd like to project on them.
A warning I often repeat for those working with attacker manifestos, like the one in Minnesota: resist the temptation to seize on one element that aligns with your own political or policy concern and elevate it as the only motive. Don't strip-mine manifestos to suit your current political project.
No.
100%.
Does this make them criminals breaking international law? I'd say so. They should be arrested if they EVER set foot outside of the West Bank again, & especially if they step foot on Canadian soil. Disgusting.
You're insufferable.
Canadian here. They're correct. It's one of the biggest insults you could level.
What? This is a weird response.
This sounds great!
Don't need to cross the border to snuggle things in.
I mean, USian takes far less characters than "people from the United States"
A gentleman rapist.
Yes! Far too many of us run around with an unearned sense of superiority over the US b/c we have Carney instead of Poillievre. They refuse to see that we haven't avoided fascism, we've just slowed our slide into it slightly. Also, I'm in Alberta so fully understand the fascist prov govt.
In theory, yes. However, unless the govt is willing to uphold that ruling & others, in reality it's become illegal.
Occupy, school shootings / gun violence protests, police violence protests, water protectors, BLM, anti-genocide, Cop City…doesn’t matter what young people are assembling against, the goal of people in power across the political spectrum has been to crush them. Unless they’re alt-right / Proud Boys!
The young people who would have been most likely to lead the domestic anti-fascist fight in 2025 were repeatedly arrested, beat, jailed, mocked by elites and non-elites over the past 5 years. This was bipartisan. I find it interesting whenever some people ask 'where the young people are' now.
Yes, sure, I'm the problem. You really don't give them as much say as you do. Further, it's pretty gross to have a breeding kink while not intending to take care of what comes from that. All around bad bad person.
No, you're not fit to be one because of your attitude towards women & lack of willingness to take responsibility.
At minimum, you need to help financially support those kids. You're such a dead beat..
I mean, maybe the sex wasn't good enough to warrant the hassle
I am sounding the alarm on the real crisis we face today. Donald Trump’s overreach is what our founders warned against – it is unprecedented, unwarranted, and un-American. There’s no emergency here that calls for military intervention.
A man, near the White House, who describes himself as a "retired disabled combat veteran," after burning an American flag tells bystanders "I am being detained because I expressed my First Amendment rights."
No, it doesn't. A man who was happy to have a photo op of him throwing out the belongings of homeless people isn't better or good.
Doesn't make him better or good
I plan to leave Alberta if it does end up leaving Canada but, otherwise...no.
No, they said exclusively with California. Newson isn't much better than MAGA.
It's not about forcing them to leave Florida. It's about not giving fascists & collaborators our tax dollar. If you're morally bankrupt, just say so.
Then my evidence is that Trump isn't smart enough to be the head of this. He's only smart enough to be the face. A personality cult out the personality, Trump, at the head. Anyway, I'm done with this drivel.
You didn't have evidence of what you're claiming. You mentioned January 6 & how Maga pushed back against criticisms. That isn't evidence against this continuing without trump at the head, nor is it evidence Trump is the head.
You're just copy pasting and not actually responding to the questions or comments.
Tell me again why we removed out tariffs?
Yours is speculation as well.
It's xenophobia, racism, & white supremacy.
You do you, boo.
I'm willing to admit I don't know everything here. There are forces at work behind Trump. He's not smart enough to have engineered this all himself. If Trump dies, MAGA won't need to turn on anyone. He'll be deified & his successor will be follow just as reverently.
That's not an official advisory or warning.
It's still greenlit. There is no official advisory or warning. Canada does not issue travel bans for other countries. We use a colour coded scale to show risk.
Morally bankrupt. I've stayed before, my morality extends beyond my bank account. It seems for a lot of Canadians, theirs doesn't.
I'm not here to hold your hand through this. I don't know exactly who the ring leaders are but, Trump certainly isn't. The face is seldom, if ever, the true behind the scenes power. We may not get a third Trump, but you also may not get elections.
To add: GardaWorld is a Canadian company founded by a Canadian. They do operate internationally, but they are headquartered in Montreal.
If you don't think it's worth fighting to prevent our govt from contracting with a company involved in concentration camps, then we're not on the same side.
Trump isn't the ring leader. He's simply the figure head. I'm really shocked at how many ppl truly believe everything will be fine once Trump is gone. You've opened the flood gates, you can't simply close them & have everything be ok.
We'll see.
Yes, we absolutely can stop. Yes, it takes time but, in that time, there is no reason to capitulate or roll over to just to negotiate with fascism
Garda is a Canadian company. I do not care what it costs. Those costs are worth it to decouple from a company contracting to concentration camps in a fascist nation. My morals & ethics extend beyond my bank account.
The same way you know there's something going on they aren't telling us.. It's a hunch. And my hunches are seldom wrong.
You're all over the board with your takes here. Are you a bot?
I disagree. I believe the GOP already has a plan in place. Trump is not the one calling the shots.
Our govt isn't going to do anything.
Because transparency is important. I guarantee you, there is no bigger helpful plan in the background.
There isn't really a govt advisory.
That makes no sense.
I didn't say it's all hopeless. I'm sorry you're unable to see what the alternatives are.
Yes. He's already been ignoring the Constitution..
Governors/state govt are already rolling over when he says to. You actually think anyone is going to say "No" and stick to it? Come on. And even if they did, he can use the military, National guard, etc to force it. If there is even an election to begin with.
The govt has awarded that company millions in contracts. At the very least they can cancel those contracts. And there is a lot the govt can do if a company is working for another country threatening our sovereignty..
We haven't issued a travel warning for the US. The govt site still has it as a green, meaning it is safe to go to. It should be yellow, at least. I've been to yellow countries & felt much safer than I do about going to the US. Our govt is doing nothing.
We're not going to trade exclusively with California
There shouldn't be negotiations, period.
A deal? We shouldn't be making deals w fascists to begin with. Not to mention Trump & the US govt are completely unreliable in regards to any kind of deal.
He's doing pretty well at it so far.
There's a lot more you can do to resist outside of voting or relying on elections.