For the love of Pete, listen up #DanielleSmith #science #denialism #coal #neverUCP #abpoli #ableg open.substack.com/pub/albertap...
For the love of Pete, listen up #DanielleSmith #science #denialism #coal #neverUCP #abpoli #ableg open.substack.com/pub/albertap...
If #BillC5 passes as-is it would be a HUGE gift to Big Oil 🚨 With climate-supercharged wildfires raging across Canada, that's the last thing we need. Tell your MP to take action now: win.newmode.net/350org/c5 #cdnpoli #climateaction
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
God that’s beautiful.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
+1 for ‘chunky talc’.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
@ruemcclammyhand.bsky.social whenever I am doomscrolling and see these posts it makes me feel a bit better to stop and donate what I can. Thanks for doing these.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
Please consider donating to help victims of the wildfires. give.redcross.ca/page/25MWA?m...
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
I just signed. Please consider doing the same to bring attention to this chng.it/SJbtS7d8pp
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
Join me and thousands of other Canadians to insist that Canada take a stand against Israel’s genocidal actions in Gaza. nwmd.social/s/copylink/4...
The Trump admin made a secret deal to no longer enforce the ban on forced reset triggers (FRTs), which basically let people convert a normal gun into an automatic weapon. And they will return weapons with FRTs that they previously seized to the owners. It’s a death cult.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pr...
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/do...
Please read. We hoped that one of the many members of the Bluesky community from Gaza could be first to share this letter, but we were worried that their account would get taken down if they did. This letter is for @moderation.bsky.app, Bluesky leadership, and the wider community here. Thanks!
We need to enhance democracy in Canada; proportional representation is a key step in doing that.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pr...
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
‘Frank Sinatra’ has been looping in my brain for days now. And I’m ok with it.
Socialism is what they called public power. Socialism is what they called social security. Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations. Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people. —Harry Truman, 1952
The world watched Canada's election closely. We are on the front lines of the fight to defend the rule of law. Our nation needs to step up for the big picture and not squander this moment with squabbles and partisan turf wars. Here is my latest reflection. charlieangus.substack.com/p/forests-tr...
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
All totally normal and cool. Pete is an Onion article come to life.
Here are my initial thoughts on the 2025 election - what it means for Canada in the short term and what it means for the movement of social democracy in the long. substack.com/home/post/p-...
I have spent time with eight of these people, most of them in previous elections. Each of those eight are stellar advocates for Canadians. I also trust Leadnow. These people are solid. Vote for them! If you don't live in their ridings, donate to their campaigns!
Can confirm! If you haven't voted already, check out these candidates endorsed by Leadnow. Let's say NO to toxic politics, foreign interference and undemocratic policies that hurt 🇨🇦. #canadasky #cdnpoli #neverPoilievre
It is truly incomprehensible to me that 🇨🇦 does not elect more politicians like Charlie Angus who genuinely care about serving the community. Politicians that prioritize what is right, not what big business lobbies for. Thank you Charlie Angus for all your amazing work as an MP and inspiring others.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
Fantastic, but still a missed opportunity for a Squidward Jesus
So honoured to have been selected by Lead Now as a 2025 Raise the Bar Champion (visit leadnow.ca to learn more). And completely delighted to meet the Lead Now team outside the Old Strathcona Farmers Market this afternoon. All my favourite things - social justice, local food & the coolest folks. 🥰🧡
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
My family and I were among the 2 million to cast an early vote! www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
Go Charlie! Installed this yesterday and it feels good to reclaim it.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
Seems like some of the chuds from 4chan have made their way over to the WH press office.
A higher voter turnout is a good thing. Don’t be put off by long lines at the polling stations.
Took my expired biological clock to the advance polling station to vote today. Tick-tock, Pierre. ⏰
I call 🐂 💩.....
Trump's attack on universities and students is a modern case of fascist book burning. Poilievre vows that if elected he too will target scientific research and cut funding to "woke" universities. Read my latest on the fascist playbook. charlieangus.substack.com/p/book-burne...
PM Carney takes questions from ALL media outlets. Unvetted. He takes more than 3 times the number of Poilievre who accepts only questions in advance and from friendly media. A PM is a PM for ALL Canadians. Not a select few. Poilievre is not Prime Minister material. Period. #cdnpoli
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
Obligatory “It really whips the llama’s ass”
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
“Resistance never appears fully formed. The first steps are always timid and uncertain. It’s a political muscle that is slowly built up over time, together.” -Charlie Angus
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
“Keep on Rockin in the Free World” was playing as we were leaving, and I’m sure I heard some Rush this afternoon too.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
What a great event today! Thank you for your voice, Charlie. Thank you for speaking up and speaking truth, you really have given me hope in these dark times. Elbows up!
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
Elbows up! My hands are raw from clapping and I’m hoarse from cheering on Charlie and The Resistance! 🫡. Great rally in Edmonton today!
Be on alert folks! #cdnpoli
Prime Minister Mark Carney 🇨🇦 paused his own campaign, called an emergency cabinet meeting, and left detailed instructions for officials to help the next government—even if it’s not his to be ready for Trump negotiations ! This is pure true leadership. #cdnpoli
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
Still miss this man.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
I just signed a petition started by a North Island community member, calling on Pierre Poilievre to remove Aaron Gunn as a candidate in the federal election. Will you join me here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi...
#Freedom #CanadaFirst#Who will save us from #Trump youtube.com/shorts/n4RpD...
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
This is 🔥.
#canpoli #cdnpoli #topoli #raisethebar @leadnowca.bsky.social
EAT THE RICH #canpoli #cdnpoli #topoli #onpoli @leadnowca.bsky.social #raisethebar
✌🏻🌱🌎💚 #cdnpoli #canpoli #onpoli #topoli #raisethebar @leadnowca.bsky.social
🧵 BREAKING: We’re excited to announce that the Leadnow community is endorsing 17 #RaiseTheBar champions for the 2025 federal election. These candidates aren’t afraid to stand with us and commit to delivering on our issues. Learn more them: leadnow.ca/introducing-... 1/6 👇
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
You are doing God’s work here. I fucking hate Adobe so much.
NEWS: Chief Justice John Roberts has issued an administrative stay pausing the court order requiring Kilmer Abrego Garcia, a man wrongfully sent to an El Salvadoran prison camp, to be returned by midnight tonight.
Next time you think that you aren’t up to the task, remember that maybe, just maybe a lot of people in the higher hierarchy are full of trash and work with the same laws as a casino where bluffing, posturing and making stuff seems the norm in some cases… 🤦🏽
Looks Like Loser Stock Market Still Has Trump Derangement Syndrome! And probably also a case of the woke. www.wonkette.com/p/looks-like...
SITE confirms that there have been no incidents that will impact Canada's to have a free and fair election, but notes that there HAS been a campaign of inauthentic and coordinated behaviour intended to influence Canadian-Chinese communities in Canada. I believe this is the first SITE attribution.
Elbows up Canada! 🇨🇦 Donald Trump is a threat to our economy and our sovereignty. We must stand up to Trump and his policies using every tool we have including: ✅ retaliatory tariffs, export taxes, procurement bans ✅ withhold energy, critical minerals & other materials ✅ support for workers
#cdnpoli
Must read about the Conservative staffers aggressive tactics against media in Newfoundland while Poilievre was there. This is who they are, they bully everyone and are very controlling. #Canada #NeverVoteConservative #cdnpoli #FederalElection
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
Signal boost! This is bang on and everyone needs to know.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
Lawton was radioactive enough as a candidate in the Ontario provincial election that Ford dropped him. So naturally Poilievre added him as a federal candidate, because racism.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
Already cancelled my Amazon membership and have been buying lots less and all local. Feels good!
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
chng.it/79jx6pQwtS
Poilievre is running the Trump playbook of attacking journalists who dare question his BS. it is disgraceful that @ctvyourmorning.bsky.social caved to MAPLE MAGA intimidation. Read my latest Substack. @rachelgilmore.bsky.social substack.com/home/post/p-...
“…I am furious that CTV caved. Rachel became a symbol of the threats journalists face. Now, she is a symbol of what it means when institutions fail to defend them”
Update on this story: The Canadian Broadcasting Standards Council has issued a statement announcing it can no longer accept emails about CTV Your Morning and Rachel Gilmore due to receiving a “large number of complaints” www.cbsc.ca/make-a-compl...
This brought me to tears. Thank you, Karyn, for your incredibly generous and kind words. ❤️
We need to talk about @rachelgilmore.bsky.social Our democracy is not going to make it without strong journalists. Let me begin by stating the obvious: these thoughts are mine alone. They do not speak for my employers. They are personal and, at this moment, angry. #cdnmedia tinyurl.com/mwtpfbze
I'm so proud of our volunteers. They're off and running with it now, in so many cities \o/ @leadnowca.bsky.social https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wwgkd6fs3w2vc4a6iwcbcaxg/post/3lls6m7edfc2d (Join us: https://leadnow.ca/campaigns/volunteer-leadnow/ )
Please sign!
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
This is a great resource!
Here's the chart of the #federal, #provincial and #municipal #governments #responsibilities. Make SURE you understand what branch of government you are voting for, based on what they can do for you and those you love. #abpoli #cdnpoli #NeverConservative #Liberal #NDP #Green
Oh boy, this is straight bullshit. Cowering in the face of online trolls because it's "too distracting" is especially embarrassing considering the insane amount of trolling @rachelgilmore.bsky.social has put up with for YEARS and still managed to do her job, and well.
CTV dropping @rachelgilmore.bsky.social is infuriating Where is CTV’s journalistic integrity? CTV was spineless and gave in the far right fascist mobilization against Rachel. CTV *chose* to side with these fascists. Attacks on journalism will continue because msm allows the far right to win.
just CTV collapsing like a wet deck of cards in the face of conservative smear campaign. What's happening to @rachelgilmore.bsky.social looks like a particular strain of media cowardice imported from the States. It's unreal
We are in a similar boat to the USA insofar as having a compromised news organization environment. I rely on @rachelgilmore.bsky.social to get the truth "right down to earth in a language that everybody here can easily understand". Go Rachel!
Our lives, country and world in general would be so much less chaotic and frightening if more folks had listened and voted for Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris instead its that simple. 👇 #Hillary #JoyfulWarriors
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
Emailed a few CTV and Bell addresses after I read your story. Their capitulation to forces so insignificant clearly signals what Canadians can expect from them if/when things get really tough. Shameful!
Today is Trans Visibility Day! Since last year, the UCP has outlawed doctors from providing gender affirming care, banned students from choosing their own pronouns, and made it illegal for trans gender athletes to compete in sports. Trans people have the right to exist!
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
Loving this Big Greenland Energy! www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
Remember to vote Canadian!
Danielle Smith crossed the floor. Then she crossed the border. Now she's crossed the line. Time to go. Well said, @martychan.bsky.social.
Pierre Poilievre gleefully accepted an endorsement from far-right oligarch Elon Musk - head of a department of a hostile foreign government and notorious election meddler - because that's who Poilievre looks up to. It's no surprise he's emulating Trumpian tactics. We can't let it happen here.
Canada, we can not let this Trump wanna be destroy Canada like Trump has destroyed the US.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
Danielle Smith is eagerly awaiting your casting call. She’s been auditioning for the role for at least a couple of years now.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
Missed opportunity with ‘Fro-dough’? Probably too easy.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
Probably like ‘Sam-oa’. Trying a little too hard imo, but they look friggin delicious.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
“I disagree.” Holy shit, lady, read the room.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
Join me at Raise the Bar Postering Event - Edmonton you.leadnow.ca/events/raise...
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
Better question, did they still have any apple fritters?
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
Cookie for boy!
‼️ ACTION ALERT ‼️ From March 14th and 16th, people are gathering all across the country to confront the threat of the far right, stake out our vision for the society we want, and make a plan to realize it in the next federal election. Find a gathering near you: leadnow.ca/townhalls
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
I cancelled my Amazon membership. Not much, but it’s an honest trade war. #elbowsup
Thank you to all the amazing volunteers, community members and friends who help open our Edmonton Strathcona NDP campaign office! If you’d like to be part of this amazing community - to volunteer, take a sign or donate to my reelection campaign - visit HeatherMcPherson.ca.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s not billionaire-proof yet, but it can be. Please visit freeourfeeds.com to learn more about the effort to ensure the hall party that is BlueSky gets a permanent fire exit in case of enshittification.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
Join me at Raise the Bar: Election. Alberta Town Hall you.leadnow.ca/events/raise...
Justin Trudeau gave the exact kind of press conference today that we have been waiting for from our Democratic leaders. Watch it and learn from it. No gimmicks, no stunts, no script, no platitudes, no slogans, no games. Just straight talk, honesty, sincerity and facts.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social) reply parent
Game plan: 1. Engineer economic collapse 2. Declare emergency due to collapsed economy 3. Declare martial law 4. Nazis, etc. It’s the modern version of the Reichstag fire.
Democrats being confused as to why the GOP is doing what their voters wanted instead of compromising with losers is a pretty good encapsulation of what got us to this point.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
Well said! We need parliament back in so that we can prepare to defend this country.
Pat 🇨🇦 (@paddythegeek.bsky.social)
This is a fantastic read for anyone who wants to understand the forces that have turned all of our digital services into such costly shitholes. I LOVE the ideas for a better way forward. Well worth a full read. pluralistic.net/2025/02/26/u...