Charles Smith

The same NDP strategists that say the left can’t win are the same that thought this was a good idea.

fall running is the best running.

This is just pure racism. Republicans objectively are campaigning on little more than bigotry.

Lacklustre election, lacklustre leaders, lacklustre NDP and the result a lacklustre government with a right wing leader that is completely unknown and thus unpredictable.

Seriously? The national parks? The one thing like everyone on Canada loves. Really? But there’s money for pipelines and drones right? Sheesh.

Wtf?

Public awareness of mental health, vaccines, in-person kindness, anti-bullying measures at work and in schools, feminist victories, LGBTQ2S+ advances.

One guy. Half a Billion dollars. In a midterm election cycle. The US election system is broken. Its democracy hangs in the balance.

This is @acoyne.bsky.social at his best: peering through the subterfuge and calling out those in power for the scapegoating some of the most vulnerable in our community. The core of his argument: immigrants are not the problem. They are enriching our society rather than weakening it in anyway.

Such a shame on the immigration questions.

Every single University prof I've ever met: "AI is killing learning and the classical models of assessment, undermining pedagogy and critical thinking." University: "not to worry, we're enhancing student access to AI through our agreement with big tech companies."

Bonkers level of thievery and corruption.

The immigration questions were awful and Smith added fuel to the fire.

There is some really good stuff here to strengthen the public health system in Saskatchewan. Worth looking through.

From my colleague @lucapowell.bsky.social: This is a pretty good indicator of how the election is going for Republicans. www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...

If this guy from a Conservative consulting firm is right, then I'm dead wrong. I think Smith looks weak and divided after this referendum. Her party is fractured and she has very little room to manoeuvre inside her own political tent. I struggled with this guy's analysis.

The vast majority of Albertans: this separation is a sideshow, please deal with real issues. Smith: time to fight for more autonomy from Ottawa. Sheesh, like a broken record skipping over and over and over.

What do Albertans want their provincial government to focus on next year? 43% affordability 38% health care 26% housing 25% economy and jobs 20% pipelines 6% independence A pretty clear message about what matters most. abacusdata.ca/in-alberta-...

Meaning what? What needs to change? Equalization? How so? End Ottawa's ability to regulate the environment? Ignore climate change? This column suggests that despite almost 76% of Alberta speaking with a united voice, we should ignore that voice and cater to the separatists. I don't get that.

You gotta hand it to Smith: the entire disaster of this referendum was somehow Justin Trudeau and the NDPs fault. What a pivot.

Alberta literally sent the call for people to come and newcomers answered; only to now be blamed for everything.

U.S. government accuses Canada of meddling in Alberta referendum

Quite disappointed that the four immigration questions are currently polling as they are. Immigrants are needed and welcome. This is the wrong message.

Canadian cartoonists have a killer sense of humor . . . LOL

"it’s difficult to imagine how the UCP – always a Frankenparty that stitched together separatists, federalists, social conservatives, market fundamentalists and traditional economic pragmatists, and lately a considerable number of MAGA nuts – can hold together for long."

I agree. Smith's Janus like behaviour might be seriously challenged in the upcoming weeks and months.

Well that aged better than I hoped. Albertans turned out in droves it seems.

I'm not as convinced. The question assumes that immigration is a problem for a series of ills, none of which are supported by evidence. When given facts, I'm not convinced that Canadians would support such mean spirited and xenophobic questions. globalnews.ca/news/1210653...

The Saskatchewan version of the far-right Alberta separatists. I love how they want through the back door what they can have right in the front. Start a party, run candidates. Why are basic rules for a referendum a "slap in the face?" Please. Also, great comments from @proftomuofr.bsky.social

If you have friends or family in Alberta who are in their right minds, encourage them to vote today.

To my Alberta friends, good luck today. I hope you soundly defeat the separatists and say no to these 9 questions. My two cents from a local interview.

I’m not an Albertan, but I’ve lived in the West most of my life. And besides being fundamentally offended by the first four questions on that referendum, it is strange that the media won’t call AB separatism what it is: a far right xenophobic project that is backed by a white nationalist agenda.

Anytime government works closely with industry to speed through new, complicated projects there is gonna be issues. This one is a whopper. Labour, Indigenous peoples, the environment are all being negatively affected by this omnibus bill.

The xenophobic nature of the first four referendum questions are offensive to the democratic process. Those questions are based on 'othering' people that are seeking a better, peaceful life. It is insulting to them and to the everyday voter. I hope they are soundly defeated.

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The American ambassador is really concerned about election interference. Perhaps we should ask him?

Hey poli sci folks, TMU is hiring.

My original guess was that the Alberta separatists would lose the vote on Monday 32-68. Obviously, turnout is the key but I'm starting to think that 32 might be exceedingly high. I'm now thinking 22-78 to remain. Of course, I'm likely wrong and suspect this post will age poorly.

Alberta separatist says to the CBC that he doesn't want to send "somebody else" half of what they earn. No follow up. Half? Curious where you're getting that number.

This is a solid piece. I largely agree with it, but I do wonder if the backlash against the far right might also be brewing in Alberta because of this power play by the separatists and Smith.

The logical end result of SCOTUS' Citizens' United ruling. Deeply unpopular candidates propped up by billionaires. It won't always work, but it will always be a problem if you believe in free and fair elections.

Brewers-Rays World Series is gonna be pretty good fodder for the players to tell owners to stuff the salary cap.

Sweet. They did what the Jays couldn’t do. And I’m here for it. Enjoy golf Dodgers.

Let’s go brew crew.

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